NUVALI Estate has achieved a major sustainability milestone after Lakeside and East Bloc earned Berde 5-Star Certification under Berde Districts Version 1.0.0 for Stage 1 and Stage 2 from the Philippine Green Building Council (PHILGBC).
The recognition marks the first time districts within an Ayala Land estate have received the coveted certifications. It reinforces Nuvali’s role as a pioneer in sustainable and master-planned urban development, as well as its position in that industry in Calabarzon (Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal and Quezon).
Developed by PHILGBC, Berde (Building for Ecologically Responsive Design Excellence) is the country’s leading green building certification system, assessing developments based on environmental performance beyond existing laws and mandatory green standards. Gilbert Ramos, Ayala Land Estates Inc. senior project development manager, said that receiving the Berde 5-Star Certifications for both Lakeside and East Bloc “reflects our commitment to building sustainable and future-ready communities that create long-term value for residents, businesses and stakeholders.”
Located within the 200-hectare Metro Nuvali central business district, the Lakeside District serves as Nuvali’s leisure and lifestyle destination, anchored by open spaces, recreational amenities, retail offerings and its signature lakeside environment. East Bloc continues to emerge as a business and commercial hub envisioned to support commerce, mobility and modern urban living in the “Rising South.”
Both districts were recognized for integrating environmentally responsive planning strategies, including walkability, green open spaces, sustainable land use, mobility connectivity, water management systems and resilient infrastructure.
The recognition underscores Ayala Land Estates’ approach to large-scale urban development that balances economic growth, environmental stewardship and quality of life. Positioned as the “Rising South,” Nuvali continues to evolve as a growth center integrating sustainability, business, mobility, retail and lifestyle components within a single master-planned community.