SkyscraperCity Santiago Plus

SkyscraperCity Santiago Plus Created as a fan page for all Santiagueños living here and abroad. An update of the city's present development.
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The City of Santiago is heading towards becoming a key city in the Philippines. From its humble beginning of being just a small native settlement along the banks of a river, Santiago evolved into a Pueblo, reverted back to being a barangay of Echague, became a full-pledged municipality in 1910 until it finally became an independent component city in 1994. In 1998, it was transformed into a Component City and later through a historic Supreme Court decision, regained its original status as an Independent-Component City. Corollary to its political status of being the first city in Region II is its phenomenal economic growth, which can be traced as far as the Spanish and American periods where its economy started to flourish through the Cagayan River, which provided the main migration and trading routes. After the war, reparations of war damages made way for more development, the most notable of which was the construction of the Pan American Highway including one of the major components, which is the steel arch Calao Bridge. Reciprocating its great strides in infrastructure and utility development is its geographic centrality with respect to the different towns and provinces of Region II and the different neighboring regions as well. Forming a proverbial infinite tie, the three (3) major roads that converge at the urban area practically polarized and shaped the city to become what it is today known as the FASTEST GROWING ECONOMY in Region II. It is now being groomed as an agricultural center and the Commercial Haven of the North.

PBA On Tour LIVE at Santiago Sports Arena
03/09/2026

PBA On Tour LIVE at Santiago Sports Arena

ROBINSONS PLACE SANTIAGO EXPANSION?!With strong buzz circulating about SM potentially opening a location in the Barangay...
23/08/2026

ROBINSONS PLACE SANTIAGO EXPANSION?!With strong buzz circulating about SM potentially opening a location in the Barangay Batal-Divisoria area, is it finally time for Robinsons Place Santiago to expand?

An expansion could make sense to keep up with growing commercial competition, but acquiring the surrounding private lots at a reasonable price remains a key factor.What are your thoughts, Santiagueños?

Should Rob Santiago expand, or is the current size just right? Drop your opinions in the comments!

Why did Hotel Amancio cease operations? Should the property be demolished, or is it still a viable option for a new inve...
21/08/2026

Why did Hotel Amancio cease operations? Should the property be demolished, or is it still a viable option for a new investor to acquire and reopen? What are your thoughts?

Thanks for being a top engager and making it onto my weekly engagement list! 🎉 Alex Jurado Cortez, Anidem Lasam Jomar, P...
20/08/2026

Thanks for being a top engager and making it onto my weekly engagement list! 🎉 Alex Jurado Cortez, Anidem Lasam Jomar, Paolo Nuñez, Cesar Duran, Felipe Naval Escaño, Christian Joshua Turla, Ferdmil Munoz, Robert Bernal Roque, Valynne Odessy Daquioag Caingat, Melchor Guillermo

This Design credit to Jay Hamin Santos

BUZZ IN THE AIR!! Talks are circulating regarding the potential construction of Northeastern College new 9-storey school...
20/08/2026

BUZZ IN THE AIR!! Talks are circulating regarding the potential construction of Northeastern College new 9-storey school building aimed at elevating the institution's facilities.

While official announcements have yet to be made, soil boring tests were recently carried out on-site by Lejano Geo-Structural Engineering Services—leading many to believe major plans are in motion. Adding to the anticipation, the college gymnasium was recently demolished.

Could this proposed building house the brand-new, modern gymnasium, amomg others? Ikaw , baka may alam ka?

The building in the photo is just an illustration, not the actual rendering.

News Source: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576319523780

SIMC Parking Lot // WHAT IF... this busy space in front of the main building of the Southern Isabela Medical Center (SIM...
20/08/2026

SIMC Parking Lot // WHAT IF... this busy space in front of the main building of the Southern Isabela Medical Center (SIMC) became a dedicated parking lot instead?

While this is currently just a vision of what could be, finding a convenient parking spot is certainly on everyone's wishlist! Any thoughts?

WHAT IF.... 4Lanes Plaza becomes S&R Membership Shopping? Just a thought. What can you say?
19/08/2026

WHAT IF.... 4Lanes Plaza becomes S&R Membership Shopping? Just a thought. What can you say?

Walang itulak-kabigin mga palabas ngayon sa Robinsons Place Santiago Cinemas. Nood na!
19/08/2026

Walang itulak-kabigin mga palabas ngayon sa Robinsons Place Santiago Cinemas. Nood na!

STRETCHING INTO THE HORIZON II There’s something so fascinating about seeing Santiago City from this angle. A perfectly ...
19/08/2026

STRETCHING INTO THE HORIZON II There’s something so fascinating about seeing Santiago City from this angle. A perfectly straight road stretching into the horizon, surrounded on every side by packed, bustling buildings full of life, color, and history.

Looks like 4Lanes Plaza is becoming the go-to hub, housing even more National Agencies! Getting your errands done just g...
19/08/2026

Looks like 4Lanes Plaza is becoming the go-to hub, housing even more National Agencies! Getting your errands done just got a bit more convenient.

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