The majority of the tallest buildings in the Philippines are located in Makati, the original business hub of Metro Manila. That is changing though. Work has begun on several new towers outside of Makati which could transform places like Quezon City.
The tallest buildings in the Philippines tend to be residential ones which is a change from other countries in Southeast Asia. In fact, you can still find units for sale in some of these magnificent skyscrapers.
See more: Step inside some of Asia’s most luxurious penthouses
7 of the tallest buildings in the Philippines
Tallest Building
Grand Hyatt Manila
Mixed-use
Location: Bonifacio Global City, the Philippines
Height: 318 meters (1,043 feet)
Completed: 2018
The tallest building in the Philippines actually has two distinct parts and names. There is the Metrobank Center, an office space which occupies a majority of the 66 stories. The top 25 stories are home to the Grand Hyatt Manila, a luxury hotel. This does create some confusion when it comes to name and the building called a number of different things. We used Grand Hyatt Manila, but don’t be surprised to find others using different names. The tower is part of a joint-venture project between local developer Federal Land and Japan-based ORIX Corporation.
Tallest Office Building
PBCom Tower
Office
Location: Makati, the Philippines
Height: 259 meters (949 feet)
Completed: 2000
For nearly two decades, the Philippine Bank of Communications Tower (PBCom Tower) stood head and shoulder above all other buildings in the country. The 55-story office development is unsurprisingly home to the Philippine Bank of Communications as well as several IT and BPO companies.
Tallest Residential Building
Trump Tower at Century City
Residential
Location: Makati, the Philippines
Height: 251 meters (823 feet)
Completed: 2017
Trump Tower at Century City has generated countless headlines since first being announced. From ritzy marketing campaigns to the backing of a certain decisive former reality show star turned president, the third largest building in the Philippines gets everyone’s attention. The development checks in at 57 stories and its unique façade has allowed it to stand out. As you would expect, the views from the upper level penthouses are among the best in Metro Manila.
See more: Units for sale in Trump Tower at Century City
The Pioneer
The Gramercy Residences
Residential
Location: Makati, the Philippines
Height: 250 meters (820 feet)
Completed: 2013
Located next to Trump Tower Manila in Century City, The Gramercy Residences is overshadowed by its ever so slightly taller neighbor. The project features a number of upscale amenities, including a multistory waterfall, that set it apart from other high-end condominiums in Metro Manila at the time. The Gramercy Residences was key to ushering in a new era of luxury condominiums during 2010s.
See more: Units for sale in The Gramercy Residences
The Outsider
Horizons 101 Tower 1
Residential
Location: Cebu, the Philippines
Height: 185 meters (607 feet)
Completed: 2016
Demand for units at Horizons 101 Tower 1 was so strong it even caught developer Taft Property by surprise. The public wanted a chance to own a home inside the tallest building outside of Metro Manila, a distinction Horizons 101 Tower 1 holds to this day, and the entire project sold out before it was finished. And while the development may be your standard condominium tower, it represents the growth and progress Cebu has made over the years.
See more: Units for sale in Horizons 101
A Special Skyscraper
Anchor Skysuites
Residential
Location: Binondo, the Philippines
Height: 193 meters (633 feet)
Completed: 2014
The height of Anchor Skysuites may not seem all that impressive on the surface, but it boasts one really unique distinction. Developer Anchor Land says it is the tallest building in all Chinatowns in the world outside of China. And while verifying this claim has proven difficult, there is no denying just how outstanding the luxury condominium looks. Inside the 56-story tower is an endless array of amenities.
What’s Next
The Estate Makati
Residential
Location: Makati, the Philippines
Height: 270 meters (886 feet)
Expected completion: 2023
The Estate Makati is already the most expensive condominium in the Philippines and we’re still three years away from it being ready for occupancy. The project’s eight penthouses were purchased shortly after launch while sales of the remaining 180 units have been brisk. The exact height of The Estate Makati has yet to be determined with SMDC and Federal Land estimating that it will top out at 270 meters.
See more: The Estate Makati condo for sale
