LISTED property developer Megaworld Corp. is developing a beachside residential village along the coast of Nasugbu, Batangas, which is predicted to generate P7 billion in sales by 2032.
The 18-hectare (ha) project, called Villa Scala, will rise throughout the 116-hectare Nascala Coast and can feature 217 prime residential lots, the corporate said in a disclosure to the stock exchange on Thursday.
Villa Scala will likely be developed by Megaworld subsidiary Global-Estate Resorts, Inc. (GERI), which focuses on master-planned tourism and leisure townships.
Lot sizes will range from 407 square meters (sq.m.) to 1,081 sq.m. The village is scheduled for completion by 2032.
Inspired by Italy’s Amalfi Coast, the event will offer views of Nasugbu Bay, the West Philippine Sea, and nearby mountain ranges.
Future residents can even have access to nearby leisure facilities for activities reminiscent of yachting and sailing, Megaworld said.
The village will feature its own Villa Scala Clubhouse, designed with Positano-style, cliffside Mediterranean architecture that reflects Southern Italian coastal living.
The clubhouse may have floor-to-ceiling glass partitions that allow natural light to enter, while its infinity pool will offer seaside views. Other amenities include function rooms, a fitness center, and an open courtyard.
About 40% of the village will likely be allocated to open spaces, with 15-meter-wide roads and an underground cabling system for electrical and telecommunications utilities.
The village will likely be complemented by business hubs, leisure destinations, expansive business lots, mixed-use centers, and city centers inside Nascala Coast.
Nasugbu, positioned about 112 kilometers south of Metro Manila, is home to several luxury resorts and personal beaches.
“With this village, we envision to proceed developing Nascala Coast right into a thriving coastal address where generations of families can flourish,” Megaworld Global-Estate, Inc. First Vice-President Rachelle P. Hernandez said.
Villa Scala is a couple of 2.5-hour drive from Metro Manila and an hour from Tagaytay City.
It’s accessible from Bonifacio Global City and the Makati central business district via major roads reminiscent of the South Luzon Expressway (SLEX), Manila-Cavite Expressway (CAVITEX), the Ternate-Nasugbu Highway, and the upcoming Cavite-Batangas Expressway (CBEX).
Megaworld is ramping up its provincial expansion this 12 months with a P65-billion capital expenditure budget, 30% higher than the P50 billion allocated last 12 months.
The corporate reported a 14% increase in earnings in the primary nine months of 2025.
Megaworld shares rose by 0.45% or one centavo to shut at P2.24 apiece on Thursday. — Beatriz Marie D. Cruz