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development located in

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, Philippines. Owned and developed by D.M. Wenceslao & Associates (DMWAI) through Aseana Holdings, it is situated in the centermost portion of the Central Business Park (alongside

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) between the SM business complex in the north and Asiaworld in the south within the Bay City area.

Development

DMWAI was awarded by the Philippine Reclamation Authority to occupy the CBP I-B and C lots as the Aseana Business Park. The project began in 2008. The development occupies Neo-Chinatown, Aseana 1-3 Office Buildings,

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, and the Passport Center of the Department of Foreign Affairs.

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, one of Entertainment City's integrated resort and casinos, is also situated. Other places located in Aseana City are the Aseana Power Station, Aseana Square, and the St. John Paul II Chapel.

Controversy

In June 2013, Alphaland owner Roberto Ongpin got a court order from the Makati Regional Trial Court to deliver the marina project with Aseana, despite he refused to pay his dues. DMWAI, however, refused to sign the loan documents related to mortgage, which led to its cancellation of their joint-venture with Alphaland.

Events

*On April 9, 2016, Rapper

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headlined the Paradise International Music Festival (alongside

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and

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) at the Aseana Concert Grounds.

References

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