FILRT and Genpact Sign Sixth Expansion in Northgate Cyberzone
May 22, 2024In photo from L-R: Arnold P. Pagcaliwagan (GenPact Vice President - Infrastructure and Logistics), Sunil Kumar (Genpact Philippines Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer), and Maricel Brion-Lirio (FILRT President and Chief Executive Officer)
Filinvest REIT Corp. (FILRT) today announced it has signed an agreement with GENPACT SERVICES LLC (PHILIPPINE BRANCH) (Genpact), a global professional services and solutions firm delivering outcomes that shape the future, for Genpact’s expansion in Northgate into the iHub 1 Building. This is the sixth expansion for Genpact and marks another milestone in their long-standing relationship, exemplifying FILRT's commitment to providing premier office spaces tailored to meet the dynamic needs of its tenants.
Located within Northgate Cyberzone in Filinvest City, Alabang, iHub 1 is among the prized assets within FILRT's portfolio of 17 Grade A, sustainable office buildings. Recognized as an IT-BPO campus-style hub accredited by the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA), Northgate Cyberzone stands as a center productivity in southern Metro Manila.
“It reinforces our belief that sustainability is a collective journey, and as enablers, we support our tenants to realize their own sustainability aspirations. By aligning with our tenants' values, we aim to enhance their satisfaction and potentially increase our occupancy”, cited by FILRT’s President and CEO, Maricel Brion- Lirio.
With existing office spaces in Plaza A, Vector Two, and 5132 Buildings with more than 24,400 sqm gross leasable area as of to date, all situated within Northgate Cyberzone,
Notably, both Plaza A and Vector Two, where Genpact currently operates, are EDGE-certified buildings and all the above-mentioned buildings where Genpact is located are supplied with 100% renewable energy (RE), reflecting FILRT's unwavering commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship. This certification underscores FILRT's dedication to providing state-of-the-art infrastructure that meets the highest global standards of sustainability.