The same Brutalist icons, but not as you know them

A brutalist landmark, the PNB Financial Center continues to shape the bay area skyline. 

Photo from the PNB One Hundred Years of Service Commemorative Coffeetable Book

It is said that Brutalist architecture asked for patience. Its language was not immediately inviting and resisted quick affection for it stands firm in raw concrete and heavy, geometric forms.

Appreciation for this style came with distance. That return happened around 2019 across cities, including in the Philippines when the culture began to look again and see intent behind the weight. Buildings that were once dismissed as severe began to draw in a new audience. Architects, designers, and the public revisited them with a fresher perspective.

On structure, stability, and the spaces that last

Before scale, there was structure.

Long before PNB Holdings Corporation (PHC) became associated with scale, its foundations were shaped by discipline. The company draws from a business tradition established by Dr. Lucio C. Tan, one that valued restraint, steady decision-making, and clarity of purpose over rapid expansion. It was a way of building that favored structure first, allowing growth to follow in its own time.

It is within this environment that PHC took shape, assuming responsibility for key real estate assets in Metro Manila. Guided by the strength and stability of the business ecosystem it is part of, the company has focused on managing its properties with care, seeing them not simply as assets to be held, but as spaces with a role to play over time.

Bay Area’s New Creative and Cultural Hub Boosts PNB Financial Center’s Event Venues

Few venues in Metro Manila carry the same gravitas and enduring presence as the PNB Financial Center in Pasay City. Known for its striking architecture and long-standing heritage, the property has become a landmark woven into the narrative of the country’s financial and business landscape. Today, the area surrounding the property is gaining renewed vibrancy, led by the opening of Likhang Filipino, which now hosts year-round exhibitions, artisan showcases, and cultural experiences that attract a steady flow of visitors, creatives, and businesses into the district. This steady rise in activity enhances the PNB Financial Center’s appeal as a destination for large-scale gatherings.

PNB Makati Center: A growing hub for health and wellness along Ayala Ave.

Within Makati City, one major thoroughfare has become a popular destination for those who want a safe and open space where they can exercise and connect with others. On weekends, Ayala Avenue transforms into a vibrant space for bikers, joggers, and wellness enthusiasts, attracting a growing community that values both productivity and healthy living.

As interest grows in promoting work-life balance in the city, PNB Makati Center is positioning itself as one of the most attractive locations for health and wellness brands looking to tap into this momentum.

PNB Holdings Corp. signs lease agreement with BeFit

Leading fitness, wellness brand to open new branch at PNB Makati Center

PNB Holdings Corp. (PHC) has signed a lease agreement with homegrown fitness brand BeFit to open a flagship branch at the PNB Makati Center. The new gym will bring a premium yet accessible wellness offering to the 13-storey commercial property in the heart of Makati’s Central Business District. 

The ceremonial signing took place last June 24 at PHC’s head office in Makati City and marks BeFit as the newest addition to the property’s growing tenant mix.

BeFit was built with a clear mission: to reshape the health and wellness experience in the Philippines by making high-quality gyms more affordable and convenient. The upcoming 1,300 sqm facility supports this goal by placing Eitness exactly where people need it most, close to home and work. 

How PNB Financial Center and PNB Makati Center reflect the enduring brilliance of two of the country’s architectural titans

In any discussion about iconic office spaces in the country, no conversation would be complete without the PNB Financial Center in Pasay and the PNB Makati Center along Ayala Avenue. Behind these properties are Gabriel Formoso and Carlos Arguelles, two of the most legendary names in Philippine architecture.

The PNB Financial Center in Pasay and the PNB Makati Center, both owned by PNB Holdings Corporation (PHC), are more than just buildings but are proof of the creative genius of these titans of architecture and are lasting testaments to the artistry of the Filipino mind. These landmark properties reflect how great architecture transcends time, continuing to serve modern business needs while carrying the spirit of Filipino innovation.

Allianz PNB Life, PNB strengthen joint commitment to customers’ protection and health through new Life Track Station launch

Allianz PNB Life and the Philippine National Bank (PNB) are opening opportunities for their customers to take the first step towards a more secure and financially protected future through their brand-new Life Track Station, recently launched at the PNB Financial Center in Pasay City.

“The Life Track Station serves as a physical reminder to PNB’s customers of the importance of protection and health,” said Allianz PNB Life Chief Marketing Officer Gino Riola. “Both organizations share the same customer-centric values, so we want to ensure that, through the Life Track Station, PNB customers know that Allianz’s life-changing insurance solutions are available and accessible to them.”