TALISAY CITY, NEGROS OCCIDENTAL – March 21, 2026 - Suntrust Properties, the Megaworld subsidiary company, officially completed a milestone of the province in the groundbreaking of the latest residential development, La Sonrisa.
It was attended by Suntrust executives, staff, investors and potential homeowners and emphasized the growing presence of the company in the area.
After the success of The Fountain Grove in Bacolod and La Riviera in Cadiz, the ceremony highlighted the increasing presence of Suntrust in Negros Occidental, a province which has continued to become one of the best places to invest in real estate beyond Metro Manila.
The Ideal Community in the South
La Sonrisa – A 15-hectare residential development within The Sugartown, Megaworld's newest township in Brgy. Efigenio Lizares. Designed to offer a refreshing lifestyle for Negrense families, the community will feature four distinct modern-inspired house models tailored to meet varying lifestyle needs.
Enya – Bungalow Duplex
Kyra – Two-Storey Duplex
Gaia – Bungalow Single Attached
Ana – Two-Storey Attached
As per the official description of the project, La Sonrisa is to be a carefully planned enclave with up-to-date homes and resort-style facilities in a safe and master-planned community- integrating the rich history, scenic beauty, and rich culture of Talisay City.
“La Sonrisa reflects Suntrust’s commitment to providing quality homes that remain within reach of hardworking Filipino families,” said Suntrust President Atty. Harrison M. Paltongan. “Through developments like this, we aim to create communities where residents can build their futures in a safe, vibrant, and well-connected environment.”
La Sonrisa will be affordable, and it will fill the gap between owning a home and being able to afford it, and it will give Filipinos a new opportunity to start a new life in a secure and permanent house.
Opportunities Within Reach
La Sonrisa is a modern convenience that is strategically positioned within The Sugartown and is only a short drive away. It is situated in a strategic position that puts the future residents close to major destinations like:
3.5 km to Technological University of the Philippines
2.5 km to Talisay City Hall
4.0 km to Bacolod-Silay International Airport
4.1 km to The Ruins
4.5 km to St. James The Greater Church
4.6 km to Northhill Gateway
4.9 km to St. Nicholas De Tolentino Parish
9.5 km to Robinsons Bacolod
12.6 km to SM City Bacolod
Over the past few years, Negros Occidental has been gradually becoming a viable investment option. As the infrastructure continues to enhance, the regional economy is steadily growing, and master-planned communities emerge, the province is becoming one of the most promising real estate markets beyond Metro Manila.
Atty. Paltongan further added that Negros still has a bright future as a residential and investment location. With the help of La Sonrisa, they are committed to making a contribution to the development of the province and also provide families with a chance to have their own homes in a community that is prosperous and future-oriented.
La Sonrisa has a promising location, affordable housing, and a part of a developing township, which will make it the best place to create a lifetime of memories in Negros Occidental.
Take the first step toward a new life chapter today with La Sonrisa.
