BACOLOD City – As Bacolod City continues to experience a steady rise in growth and opportunity, a new kind of residential development has officially broken ground — one that blends tradition, modern Filipino living, and community-centered design.Maayo Terraces Saludad, the first mid-rise residential enclave within the 21-hectare Saludad Township, held its official groundbreaking ceremony and model unit blessing last April 26. The event brought together key figures behind the project’s vision, including PHINMA Properties President and CEO Raphael B. Felix, Vice President and Chief Housing Officer Paolo V. Reyes, Atty. Reggie Jacinto-Barrientos of JEPP Property Corporation, and Ar. Royal Pineda, Principal Architect of Royal Pineda+ Architecture•Design, who master-planned both Maayo Terraces and Saludad Township.
The ceremony also marked the public opening of Maayo Terraces’ experiential model unit — a lived-in, thoughtfully styled space that offers future residents a first glimpse of the lifestyle that awaits them.
“Maayo Terraces is more than a residential project. It’s a community built with care and vision — a place where people can truly thrive,” said Felix.
Crafted for Bacolod’s rising middle class — young professionals, returning OFWs, growing families, and newcomers looking to start anew — Maayo Terraces is built on the values of practicality, balance, and strong community living. With interiors and spaces designed for comfort and everyday functionality, it reflects the Filipino aspiration for a home that’s both modern and grounded.
“Architecture must always begin with people,” shared Pineda. “For Maayo Terraces, we looked to Bacolod’s rhythm — its openness, ease, and sense of community. We didn’t just design structures. We shaped an environment that honors how Filipinos live, connect, and grow.”
A defining feature of Maayo Terraces is its over 60% open space allocation, which includes lush gardens, courtyards, walkways, and communal zones that foster connection. Buildings are oriented to follow the sun and wind paths, enhancing natural light, airflow, and wellness throughout the development. High ceilings, wide windows, and generous balconies further create spaces that breathe.
The model unit, styled by interior designer Pamela D.G. Reyes, brings the Maayo philosophy to life with touches of Modern Filipino Warmth — cane and linen textures, earthy hues, and subtle storytelling elements. It’s a home designed to feel familiar, functional, and deeply personal.
Strategically located along the Bacolod-Silay Airport Access Road, Maayo Terraces enjoys close proximity to the airport, top schools, hospitals, commercial hubs, and all the essential destinations that define modern Bacolod living. Within Saludad Township, it is part of a larger master plan that integrates residential living with access to future retail, education, hospitality, and recreational developments.
“Whether you’re coming from Cebu, Iloilo, Manila, or just another part of Bacolod — Maayo Terraces Saludad is ready to welcome you home,” said Felix.
With infrastructure projects like the Bacolod Economic Highway and the upcoming Panay-Guimaras-Negros Inter-Island Link Bridge strengthening regional connectivity, Bacolod is fast becoming one of the most attractive cities in the Visayas for both living and investment.
About PHINMA Properties and the Saludad Township
PHINMA Properties is committed to building communities that celebrate Filipino life, culture, and resilience. In Bacolod, that vision comes to life through Saludad Township — a 16-hectare master-planned community designed to bring people closer to what matters. Within it, Maayo Terraces Saludad offers mid-rise condominium living inspired by Bacolod’s heritage, while Likha Estates provides land-only lots for those seeking to build custom homes. Together, these developments offer a vibrant, inclusive way of life — crafted with pride, rooted in heritage, and ready for the future./PN
