Zero-Ten Park Philippines, an international coworking and community-driven office environments pioneer, has expanded its network to Makati City with the opening of The Company Makati, its first step into the country’s financial capital.
The move is led by the rise of hybrid work, which has seen companies increasingly turn to flexible office hubs as a strategic tool for growth and expansion.
The new hub is located at the Frabelle Business Center in Legazpi Village. It is designed as a flexible space for businesses navigating the hybrid era, offering both plug-and-play convenience and scalable office solutions.
In the Philippines, the demand for flexible coworking hubs grew by 83 percent in 2023, according to Colliers. Meanwhile, Global Workspace Association data show that communities offering curated events achieve 30 percent higher member satisfaction and retention, underscoring the role of flexible hubs as platforms for innovation and community.
The expansion signals Zero-Ten Park’s intent to grow a community of startups, hybrid professionals and freelancers in Makati, which contributes over 30 percent of the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) and is home to over 800,000 registered businesses.
“The demand we’ve seen proves how valuable collaboration spaces are in the Philippines,” said Zero-Ten Park founder and chief executive Masaki Suguro.
“Expanding to Makati has always been part of our plan, and with hybrid work driving rapid growth in coworking, now is the right time,” said Suguro.
The Company Makati is a 9,284-square-foot hub offering spaces designed to expand or contract with changing business needs. Startups can ease in through coworking desks or virtual offices while firms needing stability can opt for private serviced offices with utilities such as secure high-speed Wi-Fi and 24/7 access.
“Coworking is a plug-and-play setup without the burden of fixed contracts. Startups can begin small, build their teams, and expand as needed. This kind of adaptability is exactly what companies are looking for in Makati today,” said The Company Makati branch manager Jessel Lisondra.
From its first hub in Cebu in 2017, Zero-Ten Park Philippines has grown into a regional player with sites in Japan, Singapore, Vietnam and the United States. Backed by Zero-Ten Park Japan, Zeroten Park Fukuoka, and Fukuoka Jisho, it has evolved into a global coworking platform.
“Through our spaces, we aim to give professionals, including young people, the exposure to executives, startups, and creatives so they can dream of a different life, ” said The Company Philippines general manager Joy Garingo-Dela Serna.
Zero-Ten Park Philippines said it plans to expand into other key business districts, including Bonifacio Global City (BGC) and Ortigas, as well as regional centers like Davao, to bring flexible, community-driven workspaces to more areas where demand for coworking continues to rise.
Beyond just a workspace, the hub invests in programs such as the Startup Incubation Program and the Artist-in-Residence Program. It also offers Employer of Record (EOR) services and outsourcing solutions in human resources (HR) and payroll.
