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ROBINSONS LAND CLINCHES BEST DEVELOPER TITLE FOR THIRD STRAIGHT YEAR AS DIVERSE PROJECTS FROM LEADING COMPANIES GAIN TOP HONOURS
MANILA, Philippines — PropertyGuru Group (NYSE:PGRU), Southeast Asia’s leading property technology company, today honoured the Philippines’ top real estate achievements at the 12th Annual PropertyGuru Philippines Property Awards, presented by Kohler and supported by Boysen Paints and Dongpeng Ceramic.
Developers from Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao gathered at Shangri-La The Fort, Manila to celebrate the Philippines’ top real estate in more than 80 award categories, with an emphasis on cohesive integrated development and sustainability. Winning projects ranged from luxurious high-end condominiums to affordable housing, reflecting the Filipino property sector’s commitment to diverse market needs.
Robinsons Land won the Best Developer award for the third consecutive year and received the title of Best Developer (Luzon). RLC Residences, a division of Robinsons Land, garnered accolades for The Residences at The Westin Manila, including Best Branded Residential Development, Best Wellness Residential Development, and Best Lifestyle Condo Development. Additionally, Robinsons Offices won Best Office Architectural Design and Best Office Interior Design for GBF Center 1 while Cybergate Iloilo Tower 3 and work.able Robinsons Summit Center were recognised as Best BPO Office Development and Best Co Working Space, respectively.
This year marked a milestone with the presentation of the inaugural ESG Developer Awards. Alveo Land earned the first-ever Social Impact Award while PrimaryHomes, Inc. garnered the new Sustainable Construction Award. Megaworld Corporation won the inaugural Sustainable Design Award and Energy Efficiency Award.
Megaworld Corporation, the most awarded company of the year, was also honoured as Best Developer (Visayas), Best Mixed Use Developer, and Best Hospitality Developer, with subsidiary Global-Estate Resorts, Inc. (GERI) clinching the Best Lifestyle Developer award. The company dominated the Portfolio categories, with wins for Megaworld Hotels and Resorts, Megaworld Lifestyle Malls, and Megaworld Premier Offices.
Megaworld Corporation’s diverse projects excelled in this year’s awards, with Maple Grove Park Village taking a top honour as Best Housing Development (Philippines). Other winning projects include Chelsea Parkplace, Firenze Residences, Grand Westside Hotel, International Finance Center, La Cassia Residences, Uptown Mall, The Upper East House, and Vion Tower. Additionally, Global-Estate Resorts, Inc. (GERI) won for The Lindgren.
Federal Land, Inc. won the Best Luxury Developer title, with Federal Land NRE Global, Inc. recognised as Best Breakthrough Developer. Federal Land, Inc. also won the Best Township Development and Best Township Masterplan Design awards for Riverpark, with Yume at Riverpark winning Best Sub Division Development. Sunshine Fort North Bonifacio Realty Development Corporation, a subsidiary of Federal Land, Inc., also received golden statuettes for Mitsukoshi BGC and The Seasons Residences.
The Estate Makati, a joint venture of SM Development Corporation (SMDC) and Federal Land, received the Best Condo Development (Philippines) and Best Ultra Luxury Condo Development (Metro Manila) awards. SM Development Corporation (SMDC) also stood out with wins for SMDC Cheerful Homes 2 and Sunnyvale 2 while FourE-com Center won a title for SM Offices by SM Prime.
Cebu Landmasters, Inc. received the Best Developer (Mindanao) award, in addition to winning accolades for Visayas-based projects such as Casa Mira Towers Guadalupe, lyf Cebu City, Mirani Steps Danao, and Velmiro Greens Bohol.
Ayala Land, Inc. made a strong comeback this year as Best Sustainable Developer, supported by a win for Ayala Triangle Gardens Tower 2. Alveo Land, a subsidiary of Ayala Land, received winning titles for Viento at Cerca and Cerule at Solinea.
Aboitiz InfraCapital Economic Estates was honoured as Best Industrial Developer, buoyed by a win for its massive industrial-anchored project LIMA Estate. Torre Lorenzo Development Corporation received the Best Boutique Developer award, supported by wins for Dusit Thani Lubi Plantation Resort and Torre Lorenzo Loyola. Debut contender Brittany Hotels was named Best Boutique Hospitality Developer, alongside wins for Brittany Hotel Villar City. Hausland Development Corporation, another first-time competitor, won Best Housing Developer and an award for The Hauslands Mabalacat.
This year’s celebration also featured successful debut contenders such as Landco Pacific Corporation, which garnered wins for The Residences at Terrazas de Punta Fuego and The Spinnaker, and Science Park of the Philippines, Inc., which won for Light Industry & Science Park IV. Primehomes Real Estate Development, Inc. also debuted triumphantly with wins for Primehomes Capitol Hills, along with first-time contender Primehomes Development Corporation, which won for Luana Dos Subdivision. Bluerise Holdings Ent. Corp also won in its first foray into the awards with Alexa Heights while Fiesta Communities Incorporated won its first award with Fiesta Communities – San Rafael Extension.
PH1 World Developers is another standout developer this year, with wins for Modan Lofts Ortigas Hills, My Enso Lofts, and Northscapes San Jose Del Monte. Other winning projects include 110 Benavidez by Keyland Corporation; 202 Peaklane and Copeton Baysuites by Anchor Land Holdings, Inc.; I-Land Residences Sucat by I-Land, Inc.; Narra Park Residences and Narra Park Residences Avia by Alsons Development and Investment Corporation; and Parqal by D.M. Wenceslao and Associates, Inc.
Prominent personalities in the real estate sector were honoured at this year’s awards. Manuel V. Pangilinan, chairman and CEO, Metro Pacific Investments Corporation, received the coveted Philippines Real Estate Personality of the Year award. Mariana Beatriz Zobel de Ayala, senior vice president, head of leasing and hospitality, Ayala Land, Inc. was named this year’s Rising Star.
Jules Kay, general manager of PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards and Events, said: “We applaud the award-winning developers in another impressive year for the Philippines’ real estate market. The entries truly kept pace with the fast growth of the Philippine economy, driven by robust investment, public spending, tourism, and overseas remittances. The Philippines’ most vibrant cities continue to progress, with more live-work-play communities, luxurious residential enclaves, and smart suburban developments. Congratulations to all awardees this year for their outstanding achievements.”
Cyndy Tan Jarabata, chairperson of the independent panel of judges, PropertyGuru Philippines Property Awards, said: “This year, the independent panel of judges saw a remarkable level of participation from developers across the Philippines, underlining their pursuit of excellence, independent validation, and market differentiation. Such engagement highlights the drive of Filipino developers to set new benchmarks for quality in one of Southeast Asia’s most rapidly expanding economies. Congratulations to all the winners.”
The independent panel of judges are Cyndy Tan Jarabata, president of TAJARA Leisure & Hospitality Group Inc.; Carlo Cordaro, president & CEO, Atelier A; Carlo Rufino, co-managing director, NEO; Jaime A. Cura, Ph.D., vice-chairman, The RGV Group of Companies; Jean Jacquelyn Nathania A. de Castro, CEO, ESCA Incorporated; Kathleen P. Obcemea, principal interior designer, KPO Beyond Designs Co.; Luis Enrique T. Mangosing, CEO, Metro Development Managers, Inc. (MDMI); Michelle Barretto, founder & CEO, Vitamin B, Inc.; Philip Mareschal, head of property & asset management, JLL Philippines; and Richard Raymundo, managing director, Colliers Philippines.
Ofelia S. Barroga, Lloyd T. Tan, Margaux Zarah Casihan, and Remedios Ducay of Diaz Murillo Dalupan and Company – HLB Philippines maintained the fairness, transparency, and credibility of the selection process. Diaz Murillo Dalupan and Company – HLB Philippines is part of the “2024 Network of the Year” winner HLB International, the global network of independent professional accounting firms and business advisers.
Top winners from the Philippines will advance to the 19th PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand Final in Bangkok, where they will compete for “Best in Asia” honours on 13 December 2024.
Organised by PropertyGuru Group (NYSE:PGRU), the 12th PropertyGuru Philippines Property Awards are supported by platinum sponsor Kohler; gold sponsor Boysen Paints; silver sponsor Dongpeng Ceramic; official publicity partner Ripple8; official newspaper The Philippine Star; official magazine Property Report by PropertyGuru; media partners Bridges, BusinessWorld, Inquirer Property, Manila Bulletin, Philippine Daily Inquirer, PhilStar Property Report PH, and Real Estate News PH; and official supervisor HLB.
For more information, email awards@propertyguru.com or visit the official website: asiapropertyawards.com.