Davao Global Township
Central business district in Davao City
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Davao Global Township (DGT) is a 23-hectare, under-construction master-planned development and central business district located in Matina, Davao City, Philippines. Cebu Landmasters, a Cebu-based real-estate developer, is the company currently responsible for the development of the business district, and is the first township ever developed by Cebu Landmasters in partnership with Davao's Villa-Abrille clan.[1][2]
Davao Global Township | |
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Central Business District | |
DGT Central park | |
 Interactive map of Davao Global Township | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Davao Region |
| Province | Davao del Sur |
| City | Davao City |
| Opening date | May 25, 2023 |
| Founded by | A joint venture between Cebu Landmasters Inc and YHEST Realty And Development Corporation |
| Area | |
• Total | 0.23 km2 (0.089 sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| Website | Official website |
History
Prior its construction, Davao Global Township was the site of the former Matina Golf Club.[3] The 18-hectare golf course was bought by the Francisco Villa-Abrille in 1912, and the golf course opened in 1950.[4] In 2018, Cebu Landmasters broke ground of the 23-hectare business district. The project for the township was divided into several phases, on which the first phase will include an office tower, two residential towers, retail buildings, a Cineplex mall, and a convention center covering a 93,000-square meter area.[5][6] Cebu Landmasters planned to pour in ₱10 billion for the project.[7]
Developments
Businesses
Davao Global Township will soon house several businesses upon its completion. In 2024, Philippine-based life insurance company Insular Life acquired a lot in the 23-hectare township, in its proposal of constructing its largest office in the island region of Mindanao.[8]
Residential
The 23-hectare township will soon host residential areas. The East Village is the first residential development in the Davao Global Township, hosting over 2,000 residential units across its 6-tower residential area. The residential development is currently under construction and is scheduled to be completed by the third quarter of 2026.[9][10]
DGT City Center
DGT City center is a premier global lifestyle center in the center of the township designed by CASAS + Architects, Inc. It is poised to be a landmark destination, set to bring a world-class shopping experience among citizens of Davao city. The architecture of the mall is inspired from the sails of a traditional Mindanaoan Vinta and encompasses of pillars that are designed like mangrove branches that supported the canopies. [11]
The lifestyle mall offers diverse retail options and dining areas for locals and tourists and features multiple al-fresco spaces and lush indoor gardens to bring an ultramodern experience. [11]
Education
DGT will also soon host major institutions. De La Salle University (DLSU) will be among the prominent universities in the township, and a proposed university campus is being constructed, along with a cultural and social center, and office buildings.[12][13][14]