The Philippines’ first P3 City (people, place and planet) takes off.
People
Hijo Central has adopted a philosophy of “People First” in the development of Asia’s first P3 City. It will be a livable, walkable and breathable city for current and future generations of its residents, investors, customers and partners.
Having started as a banana plantation in the late ‘60s, uplifting the lives of the farmers has become the cornerstone of the people-driven development of Hijo Central. These farmers now comprise an integral part of Hijo’s winning enterprises of today in agribusiness, property development, leisure and tourism, superfoods and logistics and port in accordance with the FELICE (Food, Education, Livelihood, Identity, Clothing/Cottage and Equity) principles.
Now and in the future, Hijo Central will continue to advocate its support of the farmers, the communities around Hijo and the Indigenous People that comprise part of our ecosystem. Advances in productivity and performance of our farms are made as we embrace the latest digital agricultural technology from Israel and other countries which will bring about a 21st century workforce that is digital ready.
Place
Hijo Central is a special place “where the sky, sea and the rivers meet.” The development has views of the Compostela Valley mountain ranges on the left, the Davao Gulf on the foreground and the three rivers of Hijo, Madaum and Liboganon crisscrossing the 1,054-hectare property with Hijo Central occupying 108 hectares.
Directly in front of Hijo Central along the national road is the partnership with Tagum City on the future multi modal transport terminal. An existing port facing the Davao Gulf, in partnership with International Container Terminal Services Incorporated (ICTSI) and adjacent to the Hijo Industrial Estates, is an integral part of the overall development. The Mindanao Railway, with Tagum City as its start point in its Phase 1, is envisioned to have a spur line into Hijo Central. The center of gravity of Tagum will move to Madaum with its proposed International Airport and Stadium. The existing Hijo Airstrip will be repurposed for Leisure and Tourism air travel.
It’s not only a magical space… Hijo is open for business as well.
Planet
Preservation of the environment is a key hallmark of Hijo Central — restoring the ecology and promoting biodiversity through sustainable practices with 49 percent of Hijo Central devoted to non-saleable green space.
Planning and development is premised on having the lowest carbon footprint as possible. A major part of Hijo Central will be a walking, no-vehicle zone. Bike lanes are available and the entire district is lush with vegetation. Local trees endemic to the area such as the Palawan Cherry with its Sakura like blossoms will abound.
Power needs of our locators and partners will be enhanced with a soon to be built solar farm, in partnership with a renewable energy provider.
The Hijo River, after which the company is named, inside the development has been adopted by Hijo Central developers, thereby, ensuring that the river will remain protected for current and future generations.
Hijo partners, investors and customers are part of Hijo’s proud heritage and bright future.
Starting as a plantation in 1969, it has now reached the status of a master-planned development that has Hijo Central at the core; and the Industrial Estates, the Port, the Plantation Villas, Los Rayos, Banana Beach, the WREC, the Plantation House, the Forest, the Trinity Project and the Banana plantation areas as “must see” places.
From Plantation To Nation