Batangas is reshaping the landscape of countryside development as Biz Hub at LIMA Estate emerges as the first master-planned central business district in the province—unveiled to the media on November 26, 2025 during a tour of the 70-hectare business district spanning Lipa and Malvar.
Rising from the industrial backbone of LIMA Estate, Biz Hub has rapidly transformed into a vibrant ecosystem where global businesses, local talent, modern lifestyle spaces, and growing communities converge. It now supports nearly 200 locators and 75,000 workers, creating opportunities that once required relocating to Metro Manila.
“Biz Hub at LIMA Estate is our commitment to decentralizing progress,” said Clifford Academia, Vice President and Head of Operations for Aboitiz Economic Estates, in a December 4 press statement. “We are building a world-class business district in the countryside—one that empowers industries, elevates communities, and proves that global standards of development can thrive wherever there is vision, talent, and purpose.”
Biz Hub’s master-planned environment integrates retail, office, hospitality, education, and residential components, supporting both locators and surrounding towns.
LIMA Exchange and The Outlets at LIMA Estate, the largest outdoor mall in South Luzon, have become major regional attractions—serving estate workers, travelers, and nearby communities since their steady growth beginning in 2019.
LIMA Tower One, Batangas’ first premier office building, now houses multinational and local firms such as Conduent, Revolve, Fusion Node, McTon Pharma, and AboitizPower & JERA’s Global Technical Center of Excellence—ushering in high-value tech and services careers for Batangueños.
The building sets new standards, becoming:
- the first WELL Gold Core v2-certified office in the Philippines,
- Batangas’ first BERDE 5-Star development, and
- PropertyGuru Philippines’ 2025 Best BPO Office Development.
Hospitality: Holiday Inn Batangas LIMA Park, the province’s first international four-star hotel, continues to support business travelers, locators, and tourists as the estate expands.
Education: The Batangas State University – LIMA Campus, the country’s first Industry-Based Learning Hub, immerses students—especially engineering majors—in real industrial environments. This strengthens talent alignment as locators co-develop a pipeline of job-ready professionals.
Residential: The Villages at LIMA Estate, a 49-hectare Aboitiz Land community, offers modern housing for workers and families seeking proximity to jobs and amenities, further solidifying LIMA as a complete township.
A major infrastructure milestone is underway: the Manila-Batangas Bugtong-na-Pulo–STAR Toll Interchange, targeted for completion in 2027.
The new expressway link will provide direct access to Biz Hub, significantly improving logistics efficiency, mobility, and tourism across Batangas and Southern Luzon.
With its rapid evolution into a dynamic, innovation-driven business district, Biz Hub at LIMA Estate is redefining what progress looks like outside Metro Manila. Its integrated ecosystem—anchored by world-class standards, sustainable development, and strong public-private collaboration—positions Batangas as a prime destination for businesses seeking expansion in South Luzon.
As new commercial lots open and infrastructure strengthens, Biz Hub is poised to usher Batangas into its next era of growth—one where opportunity, community, and global competitiveness thrive together. (with reports from Lau Balocos)
