It was developed in December 2001 and officially opened in August 2002 as a joint project of Singaporean company, Keppel Land, and BDO Unibank.

[7] On September 6, 2019, Singapore president Halimah Yacob graced the grand reopening of The Podium, completing the mall's second phase.

She was in Manila for a state visit to celebrate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Singapore and the Philippines.

[8] On March 27, 2023, BDO Unibank announced that it would take full ownership of The Podium complex after its board approved the acquisition of shares of its partners in the SM Keppel Land Inc. (SMKL) joint venture.

The Podium features intricate architectural accents and a living green wall facade.