The 11th PropertyGuru Philippines Property Awards, presented by Kohler and supported by Boysen Paints and Dongpeng Ceramic, today feted the archipelago’s finest real estate in a celebration that drew the nation’s most accomplished and up-and-coming developers and industry leaders.
Held for the first time at Shangri-La The Fort, Manila, the annual black-tie gala dinner and presentation ceremony recognised excellent companies and projects from the country’s most exciting urban and provincial property markets. Around 71 winners earned golden statuettes across 65 categories, representing the finest real estate of Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.
Besting high-quality entries from across the country, Robinsons Land was judged the Best Developer in the Philippines for the second consecutive year. It also won the title of Best Developer (Visayas), in addition to a Special Recognition in ESG, while RLC Residences was named Best Lifestyle Developer.
With a strong hotel roster, Robinsons Hotels and Resorts garnered the Best Operational Hospitality Portfolio award, supported by multiple wins for Fili Hotel Cebu. Robinsons Offices was honoured for its office developments GBF Centers 1 & 2 and Cybergate Iloilo Towers 1 & 2. Aurelia Residences, a project of Shang Robinsons Properties, Inc., won the prestigious Best Condo Development (Philippines) award.
The titles of Best Developer (Luzon) and Best Mixed Use Developer were both presented to Federal Land, Inc., which also won for its development The Grand Midori Ortigas. Sunshine Fort North Bonifacio Realty Development Corporation and North Bonifacio Landmark Realty and Development Inc., both subsidiaries of Federal Land, Inc., clinched winning titles for their developments Mitsukoshi BGC and Grand Hyatt Manila Residences South Tower, respectively.
Cebu Landmasters, Inc. was hailed Best Developer (Mindanao), supported by various wins for its projects Casa Mira Towers Bacolod; Casa Mira Homes Danao; Casa Mira Iloilo; Costa Mira Beachtown Panglao; and DGT City Center.
Jose R. Soberano III, chairman, president, and CEO of Cebu Landmasters, Inc. (CLI), was chosen as the Philippines Real Estate Personality of the Year by the team of Property Report by PropertyGuru, the official magazine, for achievements that include leading the expansion of the homegrown Metro Cebu developer to more markets throughout the archipelago. Soberano joins the elite ranks of past winners Henry Sy, Sr. and Family (SM Investments Corporation), Ramon S. Ang (San Miguel Corporation), Manny Villar (Vista Land & Lifescapes Inc), and last year’s winner Lourdes Josephine Gotianun Yap (Filinvest Land Inc).
Meanwhile, the all-new Rising Star award was presented by media partner Bridges to brothers Kyle Tan, president and chief executive officer of Eton Properties, and Lucio Tan III, director of LT Group, Inc, for their notable arrival in the real estate scene.
Aboitiz InfraCapital Economic Estates gained the Best Industrial Developer award, in addition to Special Recognitions in ESG and Sustainable Design and Construction, plus winning titles for the projects LIMA Central Business District, LIMA Estate, and West Cebu Estate. Aboitiz Land, Inc. won the prestigious Best Housing Development (Philippines) award for Seafront Residences, plus winning titles for the projects Ajoya Cabanatuan and The Villages at Lipa.
Honoured for the project Royal Oceancrest Mactan, Primary Homes, Inc. won the Best Sustainable Developer title and received a Special Recognition in Sustainable Design and Construction.
Torre Lorenzo Development Corporation, accoladed for the projects 3Torre Lorenzo and lyf Malate Manila, was named Best Boutique Developer.
SM Development Corporation (SMDC), another recipient of the Special Recognition in ESG, gained a wide range of winning titles for its projects Bloom Residences, Glam Residences, Light 2 Residences, and Sands Residences.
Jeremy Williams, managing director, Marketplaces, PropertyGuru Group, said: “Congratulations to all the recipients of this year’s PropertyGuru Philippines Property Awards. The winners showcased true excellence in these exemplary developments, representing the remarkable growth and progress in the Philippines. The awardees’ commitment to innovation, sustainability, and quality truly serves as an inspiration to the real estate industry, as we build the cities of tomorrow. We hope that the winners, with their commitment to ESG and sustainable design, will contribute to a better world in the years to come.”
Jules Kay, GM of PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards and Events, said: “Kudos to the industry leaders who continue to shape the future of real estate in the dynamic metropolitan and provincial regions of the Philippines. The PropertyGuru awards provide a powerful international platform to showcase their achievements, which include some of the region’s most exceptional industrial developments, mixed-use communities, smart urban projects, and hospitality portfolios. Congratulations to all the awardees at the 11th PropertyGuru Philippines Property Awards 2023.”
The list of awardees was decided by an independent panel of expert judges consisting of Cyndy Tan Jarabata, chairperson of the Awards in the Philippines and president of TAJARA Leisure & Hospitality Group Inc.; Carlo Cordaro, president and CEO, Atelier A; Jaime A. Cura, PhD, 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 and CEO, Vitamin B, Inc.; Philip Mareschal, head of property and asset management, JLL Philippines; Raymond Rufino, CEO, NEO; and Richard Raymundo, managing director, Colliers Philippines.
Diaz Murillo Dalupan and Company – HLB Philippines upheld the fairness, transparency, and credibility of the selection process under the keen supervision of Ofelia S. Barroga, Lloyd T. Tan, Margaux Zarah Casihan, and Remedios Ducay.
Main country winners of the PropertyGuru Philippines Property Awards will be eligible to advance to the 18th PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand Final on Friday, 8 December in Bangkok, Thailand where they will compete for honours against their peers from other nations across Southeast Asia and including China, Japan, India, and Australia.
Organised by PropertyGuru Group (NYSE: PGRU), Southeast Asia’s leading property technology company, the 11th PropertyGuru Philippines Property Awards are supported by platinum sponsor Kohler; gold sponsor Boysen Paints; silver sponsor Dongpeng Ceramic; official magazine Property Report by PropertyGuru; official newspaper The Philippine Star; official publicity partner Ripple8; media partners Back End News, Bridges, Business Mirror, BusinessWorld, Manila Bulletin, Philstar Property Report PH, Real Estate News PH, and The Manila Times; supporting association IFC – Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies; and official supervisor HLB.
For more information, email awards@propertyguru.com or visit the official website: AsiaPropertyAwards.com.
COMPLETE LIST OF WINNERS AND HIGHLY COMMENDED AWARDEES
11th PropertyGuru Philippines Property Awards
DEVELOPER AWARDS
Best Developer
WINNER: Robinsons Land
Best Developer (Luzon)
WINNER: Federal Land, Inc.
Best Developer (Visayas)
WINNER: Robinsons Land
Best Developer (Mindanao)
WINNER: Cebu Landmasters, Inc.
Best Industrial Developer
WINNER: Aboitiz InfraCapital Economic Estates
HIGHLY COMMENDED: AyalaLand Logistics Holdings Corp.
Best Mixed Use Developer
WINNER: Federal Land, Inc.
Best Lifestyle Developer
WINNER: RLC Residences
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Federal Land, Inc.
HIGHLY COMMENDED: PHirst Park Homes Inc.
HIGHLY COMMENDED: SM Development Corporation (SMDC)
Best Sustainable Developer
WINNER: Primary Homes, Inc.
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Damosa Land, Inc.
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Greentech Land Development Corporation
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Robinsons Land
Best Boutique Developer
WINNER: Torre Lorenzo Development Corporation
HIGHLY COMMENDED: PHINMA Property Holdings Corporation
PORTFOLIO AWARD
Best Operational Hospitality Portfolio
WINNER: Robinsons Hotels and Resorts
DEVELOPMENT AWARDS
Best Township Development
WINNER: Pueblo de Oro Townscapes Malvar by Pueblo de Oro Development Corporation
Best Mixed Use Development
WINNER: LIMA Central Business District by Aboitiz InfraCapital Economic Estates
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Mahi Center by AppleOne Group Inc.
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Pueblo de Oro Townscapes Malvar by Pueblo de Oro Development Corporation
Best Branded Residential Development
WINNER: Grand Hyatt Manila Residences South Tower by North Bonifacio Landmark Realty and Development Inc.
Best Ultra Luxury Condo Development (Metro Manila)
WINNER: Aurelia Residences by Shang Robinsons Properties, Inc.
Best Luxury Condo Development (Metro Manila)
WINNER: The Residences at The Westin Manila by RLC Residences
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Sands Residences by SM Development Corporation (SMDC)
Best High End Condo Development (Metro Manila)
WINNER: Shang Residences at Wack Wack by Shang Properties, Inc.
HIGHLY COMMENDED: The Ametrine at Portico by Alveo Land
HIGHLY COMMENDED: The Grand Midori Ortigas by Federal Land, Inc.
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Viento at Cerca by Alveo Land
Best Mid End Condo Development (Metro Manila)
WINNER: Light 2 Residences by SM Development Corporation (SMDC)
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Leaf Residences by SM Development Corporation (SMDC)
HIGHLY COMMENDED: My Enso Lofts by Ph1 World Developers, Inc.
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Quantum Residences by Horizon Land Property Development Corporation
Best Affordable Condo Development (Metro Manila)
WINNER: I-Land Residences Sucat by ISOC Land, Inc.
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Metrotowne by PHINMA Property Holdings Corporation
Best High End Condo Development (Metro Cebu)
WINNER: Cerule at Solinea by Alveo Land
Best Affordable Condo Development (Metro Cebu)
WINNER: Paseo Grove by Priland Development Corporation
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Balai by BE Residences Cordova by Benedict Ventures Inc.
Best Condo Development (Metro Davao)
WINNER: Patio Suites Abreeza by Alveo Land
Best Condo Development (Luzon)
WINNER: Sierra Valley Gardens by RLC Residences
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Casa Mira Towers Palawan by Cebu Landmasters, Inc.
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Modan Lofts Ortigas Hills by Ph1 World Developers, Inc.
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Zeal Residences by SM Development Corporation (SMDC)
Best Condo Development (Visayas)
WINNER: Casa Mira Towers Bacolod by Cebu Landmasters, Inc.
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Royal Oceancrest Panglao 2 by Primary Homes, Inc.
Best Condo Development (Mindanao)
WINNER: Bridgeport Park by Damosa Land, Inc.
Best Waterfront Condo Development
WINNER: Costa Mira Beachtown Panglao by Cebu Landmasters, Inc.
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Bridgeport Park by Damosa Land, Inc.
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Sands Residences by SM Development Corporation (SMDC)
Best Connectivity Condo Development
WINNER: Glam Residences by SM Development Corporation (SMDC)
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Balai by BE Residences Cordova by Benedict Ventures Inc.
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Kizuna Heights by Vista Residences, Inc.
Best Eco Friendly Condo Development
WINNER: Royal Oceancrest Mactan by Primary Homes, Inc.
HIGHLY COMMENDED: I-Land Residences Sucat by ISOC Land, Inc.
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Vine Residences by SM Development Corporation (SMDC)
Best Wellness Residential Development
WINNER: Bloom Residences by SM Development Corporation (SMDC)
Best Integrated Work From Home Development
WINNER: 3Torre Lorenzo by Torre Lorenzo Development Corporation
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Gem Residences by SM Development Corporation (SMDC)
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Sync by RLC Residences
Best Lifestyle Development
WINNER: Pueblo de Oro Townscapes Malvar by Pueblo de Oro Development Corporation
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Bridgeport by Damosa Land, Inc.
HIGHLY COMMENDED: My Enso Lofts by Ph1 World Developers, Inc.
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Paseo Grove by Priland Development Corporation
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Villar City by Villar Land
Best Smart Home Development
WINNER: Woodsville Crest by RLC Residences
Best Co Living Space
WINNER: lyf Malate Manila by Torre Lorenzo Development Corporation
HIGHLY COMMENDED: The Pad Co-Living by Cebu Landmasters, Inc.
HIGHLY COMMENDED: The Pods at LIMA by Aboitiz InfraCapital Economic Estates
Best Housing Development (Metro Manila)
WINNER: Likha Residences by PHINMA Prism
Best Housing Development (Metro Cebu)
WINNER: Casa Mira Homes Danao by Cebu Landmasters, Inc.
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Eastland Estate II by Eastland Property Ventures Inc.
Best Housing Development (Metro Davao)
WINNER: Narra Park Residences by Alsons Development and Investment Corporation
HIGHLY COMMENDED: PHINMA Maayo Tugbok by PHINMA Property Holdings Corporation
Best Housing Development (Luzon)
WINNER: Ajoya Cabanatuan by Aboitiz Land, Inc.
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Asiana Abucay by Asiana Homes Inc.
HIGHLY COMMENDED: PHINMA Maayo San Jose by PHINMA Property Holdings Corporation
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Portofino by Brittany Corporation
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Primeworld Enclave by Primeworld Land Holdings Inc.
Best Housing Development (Visayas)
WINNER: Casa Mira Iloilo by Cebu Landmasters, Inc.
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Amoa by Aboitiz Land, Inc.
Best Housing Development (Mindanao)
WINNER: Primeworld: The Township by Primeworld Land Holdings Inc.
Best Waterfront Housing Development
WINNER: Seafront Residences by Aboitiz Land, Inc.
Best Sub Division Development
WINNER: Grand Riverdale by Antel Land
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Foressa Mountain Town by Aboitiz Land, Inc.
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Harbor View Estates by Damosa Land, Inc.
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Northtown Residences by Alsons Development and Investment Corporation
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Springdale by Robinsons Homes
Best Eco Friendly Housing Development
WINNER: Graceland One – Solar Bloc by Greentech Land Development Corporation
Best Alternative Accomodation Development
WINNER: lyf Malate Manila by Torre Lorenzo Development Corporation
Best Industrial Development
WINNER: West Cebu Estate by Aboitiz InfraCapital Economic Estates
HIGHLY COMMENDED: LIMA Estate by Aboitiz InfraCapital Economic Estates
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Pampanga Technopark by AyalaLand Logistics Holdings Corp.
Best Office Development
WINNER: GBF Centers 1 & 2 by Robinsons Offices
Best Hotel Development
WINNER: Fili Hotel Cebu by Robinsons Hotels and Resorts
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Citadines Bacolod City by Cebu Landmasters, Inc.
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Fairfield by Marriott Cebu Mactan (as part of Mahi Center) by AppleOne Group, Inc.
Best Retail Development
WINNER: Mitsukoshi BGC by Sunshine Fort North Bonifacio Realty Development Corporation
Best BPO Office Development
WINNER: Cybergate Iloilo Towers 1 & 2 by Robinsons Offices
Best CBD Development
WINNER: The Villages at Lipa by Aboitiz Land, Inc.
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Mint Residences by SM Development Corporation (SMDC)
Best Green Development
WINNER: LIMA Estate by Aboitiz InfraCapital Economic Estates
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Cyber Omega by Robinsons Offices
DESIGN AWARDS
Best Mixed Use Architectural Design
WINNER: Mahi Center by AppleOne Group Inc.
Best Condo Architectural Design
WINNER: The Grand Midori Ortigas by Federal Land, Inc.
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Calle 104 by Cebu Landmasters, Inc.
HIGHLY COMMENDED: I-Land Residences Sucat by ISOC Land, Inc.
Best Housing Architectural Design
WINNER: Tokyo by Antel Land
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Eastland Estate II by Eastland Property Ventures Inc.
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Miya and Nala Model House by Asiana Homes Inc.
HIGHLY COMMENDED: PHirst Park Homes Calamba by PHirst Park Homes Inc.
Best Condo Interior Design
WINNER: Glam Residences by SM Development Corporation (SMDC)
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Bridgeport Park by Damosa Land, Inc.
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Sands Residences by SM Development Corporation (SMDC)
Best Housing Interior Design
WINNER: PHINMA Maayo San Jose by PHINMA Property Holdings Corporation
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Nadine Model House by Asiana Homes Inc.
Best Hotel Architectural Design
WINNER: Fili Hotel Cebu by Robinsons Hotels and Resorts
Best Retail Architectural Design
WINNER: DGT City Center by Cebu Landmasters, Inc.
Best Office Architectural Design
WINNER: FourE-Com Center by Arquitectonica
Best Hotel Interior Design
WINNER: Fili Hotel Cebu by Robinsons Hotels and Resorts
Best Retail Interior Design
WINNER: Mitsukoshi BGC by Sunshine Fort North Bonifacio Realty Development Corporation
BEST OF THE PHILIPPINES AWARDS
Best Condo Development (Philippines)
WINNER: Aurelia Residences by Shang Robinsons Properties, Inc.
Best Housing Development (Philippines)
WINNER: Seafront Residences by Aboitiz Land, Inc.
SPECIAL AWARDS
Rising Star
WINNER: Kyle Tan, President and Chief Executive Officer of Eton Properties
WINNER: Lucio Tan III, Director of LT Group, Inc.
Special Recognition in ESG
WINNER: Aboitiz InfraCapital Economic Estates
WINNER: AyalaLand Logistics Holdings Corp.
WINNER: Robinsons Land
WINNER: SM Development Corporation (SMDC)
Special Recognition in Sustainable Design and Construction
WINNER: Aboitiz InfraCapital Economic Estates
WINNER: Damosa Land, Inc.
WINNER: Primary Homes, Inc.
PUBLISHER’S CHOICE
Philippines Real Estate Personality of the Year
WINNER: Jose R. Soberano III, Chairman, President, and CEO, Cebu Landmasters, Inc. (CLI)
