MANILA, Philippines—Conglomerate San Miguel Corp. (SMC) has hired urban planner and architect Felino “Jun” Palafox for its massive airport city project in Bulacan province.
In a statement on Tuesday (May 11) SMC said Palafox will help master plan the new metropolis, which is separate from the international air hub being planned in the same complex.
SMC boss Ramon Ang said the goal was to “correct some of the shortcomings” seen in urban centers such as Makati City and Bonifacio Global City in Metro Manila.
“What we hope to do is have even better urban planning for the airport city,” Ang said in the statement.
“First, access will not be…
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