SMDC advances Bulacan residential project with topping-off ceremony

Insider Spotlight

• SM Development Corp. (SMDC) has topped off Joy Residences in Baliwag City, Bulacan, marking progress in the residential project's structural construction
•  The development sits beside SM City Baliwag and near National University Baliwag, offering residents convenient access to shopping, dining and education
• The 5.3-hectare residential project features planned landscaped spaces, linear parks and recreational amenities designed for families
  
  
  
  

SM Development Corp. (SMDC), the residential development arm of SM Prime Holdings, has reached a construction milestone for Joy Residences following its topping-off ceremony on Oct. 14, 2026.

Located in Baliwag City, Bulacan, the development is positioned as a garden-oriented residential community combining accessible commercial establishments, educational institutions and outdoor recreational spaces.

The topping-off marks progress in structural construction as SMDC advances the development of its residential offering in Bulacan.

Offers accessibility

Joy Residences highlights SMDC's strategy of developing residential communities near established commercial and educational destinations, where accessibility can influence property purchasing decisions.

The project's location beside SM City Baliwag provides access to SM Hypermarket, The SM Store, Watsons and various dining establishments.

Nearby National University Baliwag, situated along Doña Remedios Trinidad Highway, offers academic programs in business, engineering, architecture and information technology.

Inside the development

Spanning 5.3 hectares, Joy Residences is designed as a mid-rise garden community featuring studio and one-bedroom residential units.

Its master plan incorporates landscaped areas and linear parks between residential buildings, providing residents with outdoor spaces for recreation and relaxation.

Planned amenities include lap and kiddie pools, a children's playground, a multipurpose covered court and a pavilion.

Mid-rise communities

The development forms part of SMDC Nature, the company's residential brand focused on mid-rise communities emphasizing wellness, open spaces and accessible living environments.

SMDC also operates SMDC Heights, targeting high-rise urban residential developments, and SMDC Symphony Homes, which focuses on house-and-lot communities in emerging growth corridors.

The developer has delivered more than 100,000 homes across Metro Manila and major urban centers nationwide.

Integrated residential communities

With structural construction progressing, Joy Residences strengthens SMDC's residential presence in Bulacan while offering prospective homeowners an alternative within Baliwag's established commercial district.

The development underscores the company's focus on integrating residential communities with everyday conveniences and shared recreational spaces.  —Vanessa Hidalgo | Ed: Corrie S. Narisma