On a bright Sunday morning of May 11, 2025, the future of Tanza took one bold step forward. The day began with a moment of reflection that honored the community’s values as Antel Land marked yet another significant milestone in its master-planned township, Anyana, with the groundbreaking of The Shopgrounds—a promising new commercial strip development that symbolizes the heartbeat of a growing community.
The atmosphere was filled with anticipation from the beginning of the event, where a solemn mass opened the day’s ceremonies that set a reverent tone before the first shovels hit the ground. Present at the meaningful celebration were Antel Land’s leadership team: President Felicitas Ong, Vice President Kyle Anthony Lao, Vice President for Operations Louie Lawrence Lao, Marketing Director Kendrick Lao, and Project Director Mary Rose Tusañeza, who were also joined by Tanza Mayor Yuri Pacumio.
“This is not just groundbreaking for another structure—it is the next step in our vision of creating a township centered on faith, family, and a thriving future,” shared Kendrick Lao, echoing the deeper purpose behind the project.
A community at its core
The Shopgrounds is not your typical retail development. Envisioned as the retail and social hub of Anyana, the dynamic open-space destination blends lifestyle and leisure into a seamless community experience.
Walkable, people-centric, and lush with greenery, The Shopgrounds will offer a curated mix of dining spots, lifestyle brands, and homegrown businesses. But more than just a place for shopping and leisure, it’s envisioned as a welcoming space where people can come together, unwind, and enjoy everyday moments in a thoughtfully designed environment.
“Set amidst lush greenery and open-air spaces, The Shopgrounds is designed to be more than a retail destination. It’s a place where families can stroll, dine, play, and spend meaningful time together,” Lao added.
Among its highlights is a sprawling central park, anchored by sculptures, al fresco dining zones, and pedestrian-friendly pathways, making it the first of its kind in the city of Tanza. This design signals a new kind of township living where open space is not a luxury but a way of life.
Strategically situated for everyday living
Located right at the heart of Anyana, The Shopgrounds is easily accessible from the township’s key residential enclaves and surrounding road networks. It sits alongside Seattle’s Best Coffee—which also opened earlier this year—and the soon-to-rise church named in honor of St. Ignatius of Loyola, both of which embody a growing ecosystem designed with community integration in mind.
As such, The Shopgrounds is a catalyst; a strategic asset within the township that enhances investor confidence, stimulates the local economy, and strengthens Tanza’s positioning as a lifestyle-forward municipality.
For potential tenants and investors, it means entering a space with purpose, promise, and built-in demand from residents who value convenience, accessibility, and quality experiences.
The bigger picture: Anyana’s township vision
The Shopgrounds represents just one piece of a larger, ambitious blueprint. Spanning 200 hectares, Anyana draws inspiration from the charm of Bel-Air, Los Angeles—elegant, master-planned, and thoughtfully zoned for residential, commercial, institutional, and recreational use.
Driven by Antel Land’s decades-long legacy of delivering vibrant and sustainable communities, Anyana is a future-ready township that offers a harmonious blend of quality living, functionality, and family-centeredness.
Its connectivity remains one of its strong points, with key transport hubs such as Cavitex, CALAX, and the upcoming LRT-1 extension providing accessible routes to and from the township. This positions Anyana as a wise and convenient choice for families, entrepreneurs, and local businesses.
A significant turning point
The groundbreaking ceremony itself was more than a formality but a vision slowly turning into reality. Renderings of The Shopgrounds were unveiled to guests, showcasing what’s to come: three future retail structures, a vibrant mix of tenants, and the official site of the Antel Cavite Corporate Office and Anyana Showroom.
“What we’re building is not just for today—it’s for the next generation of families who will call Anyana home,” Lao emphasized. “And we believe that developments like this are what help towns like Tanza grow into thriving, future-ready cities.”
Each speech and each gesture during the ceremony pointed to a shared belief that building better communities begins with bold ideas and the heart to see them through.
The place to belong
The Shopgrounds embodies Antel’s vision of purposeful progress; a space where life flourishes through connection, convenience, and community. As development begins, so does a new chapter for Anyana. More than a destination, The Shopgrounds is set to become a meaningful part of everyday life—for Tanza and all those who seek a place to belong.
Visit www.anyana.com.ph to learn more about Anyana and their upcoming developments.
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