As companies decentralize operations beyond Metro Manila, demand for high-quality office space in regional hubs like Davao is rising—driven by IT-BPM firms, professional services, and corporate support operations.
RLC’s office arm, Robinsons Offices, recently broke ground on Cybergate Victoria, an 11-storey development along J.P. Laurel Avenue in Barangay Poblacion.
The ceremony was led by chair emeritus James L. Go, president and CEO Mybelle V. Aragon-GoBio, and senior vice president Jericho P. Go.
The big picture
The project marks Robinsons Offices’ third development in Davao and positions the company to become one of the city’s leading office developers upon completion.
Cybergate Victoria rises on a site with historical significance—it was formerly home to Victoria Plaza, widely known as Davao’s first shopping mall.
“We are in the business of keeping families together by bringing businesses and economic development closer to home,” Jericho Go said, highlighting the goal of reducing the need for workers to relocate to other cities.
Strategic location
Situated along a major commercial corridor, the development offers access to transport hubs, retail centers, schools, hospitals, and government offices—factors critical to round-the-clock business operations.
The building will also be part of a larger Robinsons Land destination estate, placing it near future residential, hospitality, and commercial projects.
Tenant mix
The project is designed to attract a wide range of occupiers, including IT-BPM firms, regional headquarters, and professional services companies seeking efficient, accessible, and future-ready workspaces.
To support tenant needs, the building will include retail spaces and recruitment areas aimed at improving workforce accessibility and talent acquisition.
By the numbers
Sustainability push
Cybergate Victoria is being developed with green features and is targeting LEED certification, reflecting growing demand for environmentally responsible office spaces.
Its design also incorporates local elements, with glass patterns inspired by Mount Apo and podium details reflecting Mindanao’s traditional festival attire.
What they’re saying
“Through Cybergate Victoria, Robinsons Land continues to express its confidence in the long-term promise of Mindanao,” said Aragon-GoBio.
She added that expanding premium office developments in regional growth centers can help raise business standards, create jobs, and improve quality of life.
Bottom line
With Cybergate Victoria, Robinsons Land is doubling down on Davao’s rise as a key business hub—banking on sustained regional growth and the shift toward decentralized office locations. —Ed: Corrie S. Narisma
