27/09/2025
LOOK | AYALA LAND BREAKS GROUND THE 204-HECTARE NATURE-INSPIRED ESTATE IN DAVAO
Ayala Land has officially launched Ascenda, its 54th estate and the largest mixed-use development in Mindanao. Located in Marapangi, Toril, Davao City, the 204-hectare master-planned community is designed to be nature-inspired and represents Ayalaโs biggest investment in Mindanao, with โฑ10.3 billion allocated for its development.
The estate will blend modern living with the beauty of nature, offering residential villages, a vibrant town center, and wide green spaces that reflect Ayala Landโs vision for sustainable, future-ready communities. The key features of Ascenda are as follows:
โข Virendo Village, the first Ayala Land Premier residential community in Davao
โข A 65-hectare Town Center anchored by an Eco Park designed with international firm Henning Larsen, inspired by Singaporeโs Bishan Park
โข A 139-hectare Residential District showcasing Ayala Landโs signature brands
โข Green corridors, waterways, and open landscapes seamlessly integrated into the master plan
โข Strategic location connected to the SamalโDavao Bridge, Coastal Road, and Davao Bypass Road, reducing travel time to the city proper
โDavao is truly a city on the rise, with its economic growth outpacing the national average. Ascenda is well positioned to benefit from this momentum, providing Davaoeรฑos with space to grow and an upgraded lifestyle,โ said Meann Dy, Ayala Landโs President and CEO during the ceremony.
From Insular Village in 1976, to Abreeza in 2007, and Azuela Cove in 2017, Ayala Land has been part of Davaoโs growth story. With Ascenda, the company now takes its boldest step to establish a premier destination that will strengthen the cityโs position as a center for investment, culture, and sustainable living. Located just 16 kilometers from the city center, Ascenda offers the balance of connectivity and serenityโstanding as Davaoโs Nature-Inspired Southern Gateway.