Villar City
Place in Philippines
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Villar City is a mixed-use development in Metro Manila and Cavite jointly developed by Villar Land and Vista Land, consisting of neighborhoods, shopping complexes and office towers.[5] Its landowner, Villar Land, plans it to be an integrated megalopolis with a planned church building, arena, university and golf courses.[6]
| Project | |
|---|---|
| Other names | |
| Opening date | 2023 |
| Status | in progress |
| Developer | |
| Owner | Villar Land |
| Physical features | |
| Major buildings | Evia Lifestyle Center |
| Transport | |
| Location | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Location | Cavite and Metro Manila |
| Area | |
• Total | 900 ha (2,200 acres) |
History
2021: Reveal
As early as December 2021, businessman Manny Villar have revealed plans to create a central business district in the Greater Manila Area. The Villar Group already had pre-existing residential developments such as Camella and Vista Land subdivisions and shopping centers.[7][8][9]
Villar City was launched in August 2023 with the inauguration of the 6.2-kilometer (3.9 mi) Villar Avenue.[10][11][12] Nearby residents on social media noticed the repeated rebranding of the estate through its welcome marker along Daang Hari from Villar Land to Villar City,[1] as the estate had previously changed its name from Vista Alabang to Villar Land,[2] and from Vista City to Vista Alabang.[3][4]
2025: Land valuation controversy
In March 2025, Villar Land declared ₱1.33 trillion profit for 2024 which is largely tied to the Villar City development. However the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) determined the actual value to be ₱52.74 billion and revoked the license of E-Value Phils Inc. for failing international standards in appraisal in November 2025.[13][14][15]
In January 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission filed a complaint with the Department of Justice charging Villar Land, its officers and related entities for alleged market manipulation, insider trading and misleading disclosures that distorted the company’s share prices.[16] Among the accused are directors Manny Villar as Villar Land chair; wife Cynthia Villar; their children Paolo Villar, Mark Villar and Camille Villar; directors Cynthia Javarez, Ana Marie Pagsibigan and Garth Castañeda; and company Infra Holdings Corp. and MGS Construction.[17] Camille is additionally accused of insider trading for buying 73,600 Villar Land shares in December 2017, before a corporate disclosure that resulted in a jump in the company's share price.[18]
Scope
Described as a "megalopolis" by its proponents, Villar City will cover 3,500 hectares (8,600 acres) spanning 15 municipalities and cities.[6] These are:[19]
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As of 2024, 900 hectares (2,200 acres) of Villar City has been deemed "activated".[6]
Transportation
The 6.2-kilometer (3.9 mi) ten-lane Villar Avenue connects Las Piñas, Bacoor and Dasmariñas.[5] A Bus rapid transit line is planned.[12]
The Muntinlupa–Cavite Expressway is owned by the Prime Asset Ventures of the Villar Group, acquiring it from the Ayala Corporation.[20]
The Villar Group also allegedly tried to take over the construction of the LRT-1 Cavite extension project which saw opposition from Las Piñas councilors.[21]
Education
The University of the Philippines Dasmariñas will be built in University Town situated at the Dasmariñas portion of Villar City.[3][4]