MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Makati City, long established as the Philippines’ central business district, is welcoming a new player that blends workspace with global connectivity. Zero-Ten Park, the international coworking and innovation network, has officially opened Zero-Ten Park Makati at the Frabelle Business Center in Legazpi Village.
More than a flexible office, the hub serves as a gateway to Zero-Ten Park’s multi-country network spanning Japan, the United States, Vietnam, Singapore, and the Philippines. From its Cebu roots, the company now strengthens its presence in Metro Manila, bringing with it a portfolio of innovation-driven programs, curated networking, and cross-border business support.
“Opening in Makati gives founders, creatives, and global teams a platform that moves work forward,” said Listerlynn Joy Garingo-Dela Serna, General Manager of The Company Philippines. “Members receive more than a seat. They gain access to mentors, market entry support, and warm introductions across our network.”
“Makati strengthens the corridor between Japan and Southeast Asia,” said Masaki Suguro, CEO of Zero-Ten Park Philippines. “We are building reliable, hospitality-grade work hubs that help companies scale with confidence.”
Zero-Ten Park Makati, also known locally as The Company Makati, reimagines coworking as a flexible, adaptive platform. Its offerings range from hot desks and private offices to build-to-suit spaces that allow enterprises to fully brand and customize their work environments.
The design acknowledges the evolving rhythms of work:
- Focus pods and telework rooms for deep, distraction-free productivity.
- Meeting rooms and event spaces for collaboration, pitches, and hybrid gatherings.
- Sustainability-first construction, incorporating repurposed materials and minimal-waste practices.
Whether it is a freelancer in need of a reliable base, a startup scaling its first team, or a multinational exploring Philippine expansion, the space adapts seamlessly to different growth stages.
Beyond real estate, Zero-Ten Park Makati differentiates itself through programs that empower its members:
- Startup Incubation Program – In collaboration with Startup Island PH and Fukuoka Growth Next, founders gain access to mentorship, resources, and regional networks.
- Artist-in-Residence Program – A platform for local and international creatives to showcase work and infuse culture into daily workspace life.
- Employer of Record (EOR) Services – Allowing multinationals to compliantly set up Philippine teams without bureaucratic hurdles.
- Specialized outsourcing – Covering offshore hiring, HR, payroll, and virtual assistance.
Community-building initiatives add another dimension: hackathons, bootcamps on AI and cybersecurity, female-focused entrepreneurship programs, and even collegiate discounts for university students looking to access Makati’s business ecosystem early.
For Japan-based companies, the Japanese Desk offers bilingual support, underscoring the hub’s role in facilitating cross-border collaboration.
The official debut of Zero-Ten Park Makati was marked with a full-day celebration. Masaki Suguro, Joy Garingo-Dela Serna, and Jessel Lisondra led the ribbon-cutting at the Frabelle Business Center.
The festivities culminated in the Work Link Mixer: Business Networking Night, an event that gathered founders, investors, service providers, and policy leaders. The mixer featured panel discussions on the future of work and speed business-matching sessions curated to forge purposeful connections across industries.
Such networking reflects broader global trends: coworking demand in the Philippines grew 83% in 2023 (Colliers), while research shows communities with curated events see 30% higher retention and satisfaction (Global Workspace Association). By hosting Work Link, Zero-Ten Park Makati positions itself not just as a venue, but as a catalyst for collaboration and growth.
Zero-Ten Park Makati is backed by Zero-Ten Park Japan and Fukuoka Jisho, merging Japanese precision with Filipino creativity. Its collaborators span startups, creative studios, academic communities, and international accelerators from Xeleqt and Bisaya Digital to UXPH, FoundHer, and Quest Ventures.
Members also enjoy access to Zero-Ten Park’s international network, including hubs in Cebu, Japan, Singapore, Vietnam, and Hawaii.
Located on the 11th floor of Frabelle Business Center along Rada Street in Legazpi Village, Zero-Ten Park Makati spans 9,284.84 square feet (approximately 862.59 square meters) of flexible workspace. The hub features private offices, coworking areas, fixed desks, meeting rooms, event venues, phone booths, a pantry, shared lounge, virtual office services, and focus pods – all supported by secure high-speed Wi-Fi, 24/7 access and security, an on-site concierge, and a dedicated Japanese Desk for cross-border collaboration.
