The 12th PropertyGuru Philippines Property Awards celebrate excellence in development, design, and ESG

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.

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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.

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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 [email protected] or visit the official website: asiapropertyawards.com.

 

COMPLETE LIST OF WINNERS
12th PropertyGuru Philippines Property Awards

 

DEVELOPER AWARDS 

Best Developer       

• WINNER: Robinsons Land

Best Developer (Luzon)                    

• WINNER: Robinsons Land

Best Developer (Visayas)                     

• WINNER: Megaworld Corporation

Best Developer (Mindanao)                  

• WINNER: Cebu Landmasters, Inc.

Best Luxury Developer            

• WINNER: Federal Land, Inc.

Best Mixed Use Developer                   

• WINNER: Megaworld Corporation
• HIGHLY COMMENDED: Ayala Land, Inc.
• HIGHLY COMMENDED: D.M. Wenceslao and Associates, Inc.

Best Industrial Developer                     

• WINNER: Aboitiz InfraCapital Economic Estates
• HIGHLY COMMENDED: AyalaLand Logistics Holdings Corp.
• HIGHLY COMMENDED: Science Park of the Philippines, Inc.

Best Housing Developer                      

• WINNER: Hausland Development Corporation
• HIGHLY COMMENDED: PHirst Park Homes Inc.

Best Lifestyle Developer                      

• WINNER: Global-Estate Resorts, Inc. (GERI)
• HIGHLY COMMENDED: Landco Pacific Corporation
• HIGHLY COMMENDED: RLC Residences

Best Sustainable Developer                  

• WINNER: Ayala Land, Inc.
• HIGHLY COMMENDED: Robinsons Land

Best Hospitality Developer                   

• WINNER: Megaworld Corporation

Best Boutique Developer                     

• WINNER: Torre Lorenzo Development Corporation
• HIGHLY COMMENDED: Grand Land Inc.
• HIGHLY COMMENDED: Keyland Corporation

Best Boutique Hospitality Developer                  

• WINNER: Brittany Hotels

Best Breakthrough Developer               

• WINNER: Federal Land NRE Global, Inc.

 

ESG DEVELOPER AWARDS 

Social Impact Award              

• WINNER: Alveo Land

Sustainable Design Award                   

• WINNER: Megaworld Corporation

Sustainable Construction Award            

• WINNER: PrimaryHomes, Inc.

Energy Efficiency Award                      

• WINNER: Megaworld Corporation

 

PORTFOLIO AWARDS

Best Operational Retail Portfolio

• WINNER: Megaworld Lifestyle Malls

Best Operational Office Portfolio

• WINNER: Megaworld Premier Offices
• HIGHLY COMMENDED: Robinsons Offices

Best Operational Hospitality Portfolio    

• WINNER: Megaworld Hotels and Resorts

 

DEVELOPMENT AWARDS 

Best Township Development

• WINNER: Riverpark by Federal Land, Inc.
• HIGHLY COMMENDED: The Upper East by Megaworld Corporation

Best Mixed Use Development

• WINNER: Parqal by D.M. Wenceslao and Associates, Inc.
• HIGHLY COMMENDED: Avia Estate by Alsons Development and Investment Corporation
• HIGHLY COMMENDED: Biz Hub at LIMA Estate by Aboitiz InfraCapital Economic Estates
• HIGHLY COMMENDED: CaSoBe (Calatagan South Beach) by Landco Pacific Corporation

Best Industrial Development       

• WINNER: Light Industry & Science Park IV by Science Park of the Philippines, Inc.
• HIGHLY COMMENDED: Pampanga Technopark by AyalaLand Logistics Holdings Corp.
• HIGHLY COMMENDED: TARI Estate by Aboitiz InfraCapital Economic Estates

Best Retail Development               

• WINNER: Uptown Mall by Megaworld Corporation
• HIGHLY COMMENDED: Parqal by D.M. Wenceslao and Associates, Inc.

Best Hotel Development                

• WINNER: Grand Westside Hotel by Megaworld Corporation
• HIGHLY COMMENDED: Citadines Bacolod City by Cebu Landmasters, Inc.

Best Boutique Hotel Development               

• WINNER: Brittany Hotel Villar City by Brittany Hotels (Daang Hari), Inc.

Best Office Development         

• WINNER: FourE-com Center by SM Offices by SM Prime
• HIGHLY COMMENDED: International Finance Center by Megaworld Corporation
• HIGHLY COMMENDED: LIMA Tower 1 by Aboitiz InfraCapital Economic Estates

Best BPO Office Development   

• WINNER: Cybergate Iloilo Tower 3 by Robinsons Offices
• HIGHLY COMMENDED: SM City Clark Tech Hub by SM Offices by SM Prime

Best Green Office Development 

• WINNER: International Finance Center by Megaworld Corporation
• HIGHLY COMMENDED: Cybergate Iloilo Towers 1 & 2 by Robinsons Offices

Best Ultra Luxury Condo Development (Metro Manila)       

• WINNER: The Estate Makati by SM Development Corp. and Federal Land

Best Luxury Condo Development (Metro Manila)  

• WINNER: The Seasons Residences by Sunshine Fort North Bonifacio Realty Development Corporation
• HIGHLY COMMENDED: Parkford Suites Legazpi by Alveo Land
• HIGHLY COMMENDED: Uptown Arts Residence by Megaworld Corporation

Best High End Condo Development (Metro Manila)

• WINNER: Viento at Cerca by Alveo Land
• HIGHLY COMMENDED: 18 Avenue de Triomphe by Megaworld Corporation
• HIGHLY COMMENDED: Mi Casa by Federal Land, Inc.

Best Mid End Condo Development (Metro Manila)

• WINNER: My Enso Lofts by PH1 World Developers
• HIGHLY COMMENDED: Charm Residences by SM Development Corporation (SMDC)

Best Affordable Condo Development (Metro Manila)

• WINNER: I-Land Residences Sucat by I-Land, Inc.
• HIGHLY COMMENDED: Siena Towers by Horizon Land Property Development Corporation

Best Condo Development (Luzon)

• WINNER: Chelsea Parkplace by Megaworld Corporation
• HIGHLY COMMENDED: Woodsville Crest by RLC Residences

Best High End Condo Development (Metro Cebu)

• WINNER: Cerule at Solinea by Alveo Land
• HIGHLY COMMENDED: Galleria Residences by RLC Residences

Best Affordable Condo Development (Metro Cebu)

• WINNER: Mirani Steps Danao by Cebu Landmasters, Inc.

Best Condo Development (Visayas)       

• WINNER: Firenze Residences by Megaworld Corporation

Best Condo Development (Metro Davao)

• WINNER: 202 Peaklane by Anchor Land Holdings, Inc.
• HIGHLY COMMENDED: Patio Suites Abreeza by Alveo Land
• HIGHLY COMMENDED: The East Village at DGT by Cebu Landmasters, Inc.

Best Branded Residential Development  

• WINNER: The Residences at The Westin Manila by RLC Residences
• HIGHLY COMMENDED: Marco Polo Residences by Federal Land, Inc.

Best Wellness Residential Development  

• WINNER: The Residences at The Westin Manila by RLC Residences
• HIGHLY COMMENDED: Maple Grove Park Village by Megaworld Corporation

Best Investment Condo Development     

• WINNER: Copeton Baysuites by Anchor Land Holdings, Inc.
• HIGHLY COMMENDED: Amani Grand Resort Residences Mactan by Grand Land Inc.
• HIGHLY COMMENDED: The Spinnaker by Landco Pacific Corporation
• HIGHLY COMMENDED: The Strides at LIMA by Aboitiz Land

Best Waterfront Condo Development     

• WINNER: The Residences at Terrazas de Punta Fuego by Landco Pacific Corporation
• HIGHLY COMMENDED: La Victoria Global Residences by Megaworld Corporation

Best Smart Home Development

• WINNER: Primehomes Capitol Hills by Primehomes Real Estate Development, Inc.
• HIGHLY COMMENDED: Sierra Valley Gardens by RLC Residences
• HIGHLY COMMENDED: Uptown Arts Residence by Megaworld Corporation

Best Lifestyle Condo Development         

• WINNER: The Residences at The Westin Manila by RLC Residences
• HIGHLY COMMENDED: Grand Residences Cebu by Grand Land Inc.
• HIGHLY COMMENDED: The Estate Makati by SM Development Corp. and Federal Land
• HIGHLY COMMENDED: The Residences at Terrazas de Punta Fuego by Landco Pacific Corporation

Best CBD Development

• WINNER: Ayala Triangle Gardens Tower 2 by Ayala Land, Inc.
• HIGHLY COMMENDED: The Grand Midori Ortigas by Federal Land, Inc.

Best Connectivity Condo Development   

• WINNER: Vion Tower by Megaworld Corporation
• HIGHLY COMMENDED: Amani Grand Citygate Davao by Grand Land Inc.
• HIGHLY COMMENDED: Quantum Residences by Horizon Land Property Development Corporation

Best Serviced Apartment Development   

• WINNER: 110 Benavidez by Keyland Corporation

Best Student Condo Development         

• WINNER: Torre Lorenzo Loyola by Torre Lorenzo Development Corporation

Best Housing Development (Greater Metro Manila)

• WINNER: Northscapes San Jose Del Monte by PH1 World Developers
• HIGHLY COMMENDED: Eastland Heights by Global-Estate Resorts, Inc. (GERI)

Best Housing Development (Luzon)        

• WINNER: SMDC Cheerful Homes 2 by SM Development Corporation (SMDC)
• HIGHLY COMMENDED: Fiesta Communities – Aguso by Fiesta Communities Incorporated
• HIGHLY COMMENDED: PHirst Editions Batulao by Century PHirst Corporation
• HIGHLY COMMENDED: The Hauslands Mabalacat by Hausland Development Corporation
• HIGHLY COMMENDED: The Lindgren by Global-Estate Resorts, Inc. (GERI)
• HIGHLY COMMENDED: Vermira by Keyland Corporation

Best Affordable Economic Housing Development (Luzon)    

• WINNER: Sunnyvale 2 by SM Development Corporation (SMDC)

Best Housing Development (Metro Cebu)

• WINNER: Luana Dos Subdivision by Primehomes Development Corporation
• HIGHLY COMMENDED: Velmiro Heights Consolacion by Cebu Landmasters, Inc.

Best Housing Development (Visayas)     

• WINNER: Velmiro Greens Bohol by Cebu Landmasters, Inc.

Best Housing Development (Metro Davao)

• WINNER: Narra Park Residences by Alsons Development and Investment Corporation
• HIGHLY COMMENDED: Casa Mira Homes Davao by Cebu Landmasters, Inc.

Best Housing Development (Mindanao)  

• WINNER: Narra Park Residences Avia by Alsons Development and Investment Corporation
• HIGHLY COMMENDED: Casa Mira Homes Butuan by Cebu Landmasters, Inc.

Best Sub Division Development  

• WINNER: Yume at Riverpark by Federal Land NRE Global, Inc.
• HIGHLY COMMENDED: Northtown Residences by Alsons Development and Investment Corporation
• HIGHLY COMMENDED: Playa Calatagan by Landco Pacific Corporation

Best Lifestyle Housing Development      

• WINNER: Maple Grove Park Village by Megaworld Corporation

Best Socialized Housing Development    

• WINNER: Fiesta Communities – San Rafael Extension by Fiesta Communities Incorporated

Best Green Development         

• WINNER: LIMA Estate by Aboitiz InfraCapital Economic Estates

Best Eco Friendly Resort Development    

• WINNER: Dusit Thani Lubi Plantation Resort by Torre Lorenzo Development Corporation

Best Eco Friendly Condo Development    

• WINNER: I-Land Residences Sucat by I-Land, Inc.

Best Eco Friendly Housing Development 

• WINNER: Northscapes San Jose Del Monte by PH1 World Developers
• HIGHLY COMMENDED: Vermira by Keyland Corporation

Best Nature Integrated Development     

• WINNER: Primehomes Capitol Hills by Primehomes Real Estate Development, Inc.
• HIGHLY COMMENDED: Arden Botanical Village by Megaworld Corporation
• HIGHLY COMMENDED: Foressa Mountain Town by Aboitiz Land

Best Co Living Space

• WINNER: lyf Cebu City by Cebu Landmasters, Inc.

Best Co Working Space

• WINNER: work.able Robinsons Summit Center by work.able

 

DESIGN AWARDS 

Best Township Masterplan Design

• WINNER: Riverpark by Federal Land, Inc.
• HIGHLY COMMENDED: Maple Grove by Megaworld Corporation

Best Retail Architectural Design

• WINNER: Mitsukoshi BGC by Sunshine Fort North Bonifacio Realty Development Corporation

Best Office Architectural Design

• WINNER: GBF Center 1 by Robinsons Offices
• HIGHLY COMMENDED: No. 1 Upper East Avenue by Megaworld Corporation

Best Condo Architectural Design

• WINNER: The Spinnaker by Landco Pacific Corporation
• HIGHLY COMMENDED: ArcoVia Palazzo by Megaworld Corporation
• HIGHLY COMMENDED: My Enso Lofts by PH1 World Developers

Best Affordable Condo Architectural Design

• WINNER: Casa Mira Towers Guadalupe by Cebu Landmasters, Inc.
• HIGHLY COMMENDED: Hill Residences by SM Development Corporation (SMDC)

Best Housing Architectural Design         

• WINNER: Alexa Heights by Bluerise Holdings Ent. Corp

Best Affordable Housing Architectural Design

• WINNER: The Hauslands Mabalacat by Hausland Development Corporation

Best Hotel Interior Design

• WINNER: Brittany Hotel Villar City by Brittany Hotels (Daang Hari), Inc.
• HIGHLY COMMENDED: Kingsford Hotel Bacolod by Megaworld Corporation

Best Sales Gallery Architectural Design

• WINNER: The Upper East House by Megaworld Corporation

Best Office Interior Design

• WINNER: GBF Center 1 by Robinsons Offices

Best Condo Interior Design

• WINNER: Modan Lofts Ortigas Hills by PH1 World Developers
• HIGHLY COMMENDED: Saint Honore by Megaworld Corporation

Best Condo Landscape Design

• WINNER: La Cassia Residences by Megaworld Corporation

Best Housing Landscape Design

• WINNER: The Lindgren by Global-Estate Resorts, Inc. (GERI)

 

BEST OF THE PHILIPPINES AWARDS 

Best Condo Development (Philippines)                 

• WINNER: The Estate Makati by SM Development Corp. and Federal Land

Best Housing Development (Philippines)               

• WINNER: Maple Grove Park Village by Megaworld Corporation

 

SPECIAL AWARD

Rising Star

• WINNER: Mariana Beatriz Zobel de Ayala, Senior Vice President, Head of Leasing and Hospitality, Ayala Land, Inc.

 

PUBLISHER’S CHOICE

Philippines Real Estate Personality of the Year

• WINNER: Manuel V. Pangilinan, Chairman and CEO, Metro Pacific Investments Corporation