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REVIVING A SOUTHERN CLASSIC: THE SM GROUP BREATHES NEW LIFE INTO SUSANA HEIGHTS

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November 02, 2025

Along the familiar curve of the South Luzon Expressway lies a landmark many motorists recognize but few truly know — Susana Heights Village.

- By LAI S. REYES

REVIVING A SOUTHERN CLASSIC: THE SM GROUP BREATHES NEW LIFE INTO SUSANA HEIGHTS

With its own dedicated South Luzon Expressway exit, Susana Heights offers seamless access to Metro Manila's key business and lifestyle hubs.

For generations, its tree-lined streets have stood as quiet witnesses to the rhythm of southern living. Long before towering developments defined the skyline, Susana Heights was where families built their first homes, children played freely beneath sprawling acacia trees, and neighbors knew each other by name. It was a community that captured the essence of home — simple, grounded, and enduring.

But as the city grew and time passed, Susana Heights, too, began to change. The hum of the expressway grew louder, and the once-sleepy village slowly faded into the backdrop of modern progress. Yet its spirit—rooted in warmth, nature, and belonging—never disappeared.

Today, that familiar address is poised for a remarkable new chapter as The SM Group breathes new life into one of Muntinlupa's most recognizable communities.

With thoughtful planning and a vision that honors both legacy and innovation, The SM Group is transforming Susana Heights into a place where the nostalgia of the past meets the promise of the future.

Through renewed infrastructure, enhanced amenities, and the rollout of build-ready residential lots that have been held in reserve for years, this revitalization marks the beginning of a broader transformation across the 284-hectare Susana Heights Estate.

Master-planned to evolve from a single residential community into a vibrant mixed-use destination, the estate will feature commercial, residential, and civic developments—all designed to bring life, convenience, and connection to the South.

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