A DECADE OF INNOVATIONS AND ACHIEVEMENTS HONOURED DURING THE HIGHLY ANTICIPATED BLACK-TIE GALA CELEBRATION
MANILA, Philippines — 7 October 2022
PropertyGuru (NYSE: PGRU), Southeast Asia’s leading property technology company, tonight celebrated the milestone 10th edition of the PropertyGuru Philippines Property Awards, giving prominence to Filipino excellence in property development, architecture, and design.
The 2022 PropertyGuru Philippines Property Awards, presented by Kohler and supported by Boysen Paints, feted the country’s finest, most innovative real estate developers and projects in a historic return of the black-tie gala celebration in the country’s financial capital.
The 10th PropertyGuru Philippines Property Awards, held at the Fairmont Makati main ballroom and streamed live online, were awarded in a total of 62 categories. For the first time in the Awards’ history, Robinsons Land was named Best Developer, one of nine winning titles for the company. Robinsons Land also received the Best Developer (Luzon) award and the Special Recognition in ESG, as well as diverse awards for such projects as Bridgetowne Destination Estate, Forbes Estates Lipa, Montclair Industrial Park, and work.able Exxa-Zeta Center.
Cebu Landmasters, Inc., a former Best Developer winner, also garnered nine wins, including the titles of Best Developer (Visayas) and Best Developer (Mindanao). SM Development Corporation (SMDC), last year’s recipient of the Best Developer award, accumulated seven wins, including titles for projects such as Air Residences, Glam Residences, Gold City, Ice Tower Residential-Offices, Joy Residences, and Shore Residences.
Aboitiz InfraCapital Economic Estates earned five wins, including Best Industrial Developer. The company, named Best Industrial Developer (Asia) at last year’s PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand Final, also gained wins for its projects LIMA Central Business District and LIMA Estate. AboitizLand, Inc. meanwhile won Best Housing Development (Visayas) for its project Amoa.
Megaworld Corporation won the never-before-presented award of Best Operational Office Portfolio, in addition to the Best Hospitality Developer and Best Mixed Use Developer titles, as well as the Special Recognition in ESG. Megaworld Hotels & Resorts won Best Operational Hospitality Portfolio, another new honour, while Global-Estate Resorts, Inc. (GERI), a subsidiary of Megaworld Corporation, won the Best Lifestyle Developer award.
Torre Lorenzo Development Corporation was named Best Boutique Developer, buoyed by a win for its project Dusit Thani Lubi Plantation Resort. PHINMA Property Holdings Corporation scored the coveted Best Housing Development (Philippines) title for PHINMA Maayo San Jose in one of three wins for the company. The Best Condo Development (Philippines) title went to The Seasons Residences by Sunshine Fort North Bonifacio Realty Development Corporation.
Alveo Land also excelled during the night with wins for Best High End Condo Development (Metro Manila) for Callisto; Best High Rise Condo Development (Metro Cebu) for Palatine at Solinea; and Best Office Development for Tryne Enterprise Plaza.
Several awards were presented for the first time to developments throughout the archipelago. Among them were the titles of Best Branded Residential Development, awarded to The Residences at Sheraton Cebu Mactan Resort by AppleOne Mactan, Inc.; Best Completed Condo Development (Pixel Residences by Aseana Residential Holdings, Corp.); Best Connectivity Condo Development (Vertex Central by Priland Development Corporation); Best Eco Friendly Commercial Development (Site of the Future – Acienda Silang by Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corporation); Best Eco Friendly Housing Development (Ameria by Damosa Land, Inc); Best Health and Wellness Development (Forbes Estates Lipa by Robinsons Land); Best Integrated Work From Home Development [Ice Tower Residential-Offices by SM Development Corporation (SMDC)]; Best Memorial Park Landscape Architectural Design (Golden Haven Memorial Park – Cebu by Golden Haven Memorial Park, Inc.); and Best Waterfront Condo Development (Costa Mira Beachtown Mactan by Cebu Landmasters, Inc.).
Lourdes Josephine Gotianun Yap, president and CEO of Filinvest Development Corporation, accepted the Philippines Real Estate Personality of the Year award, making her the first woman in the country to receive this special honour. The editorial team of PropertyGuru Property Report Magazine, who choose the recipient of this award every year, honoured Gotianun Yap for helping Filinvest Development Corporation rank among the world’s top women-led firms, among many other achievements.
Hari V Krishnan, CEO and managing director of PropertyGuru Group, said: “I am proud to see how far the PropertyGuru Philippines Property Awards program has come, growing over the last decade from honouring Metro Manila’s finest real estate to celebrating the success of developers across this beautiful archipelago. The awards have become more diverse with accolades for eco-friendliness, connectivity, health, wellness, and other features desired by Filipinos around the world. The 10th edition of our awards program in the Philippines is a great occasion to elevate the achievements of Filipino developers and designers to the global stage.”
Jules Kay, general manager of PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards and Events, said: “We are happy to mark a decade of the PropertyGuru Philippines Property Awards by celebrating and recognising the developers and design practices that have exemplified Filipino excellence, ingenuity and creativity in their portfolios and projects. In this, the 10th year of the Awards in the Philippines, we distinguish the islands’ world-class developments and showcase them not only to the local property market in all its segments but also to the Filipino diaspora worldwide. Congratulations to all our awardees.”
The shortlist of nominees was selected by an independent panel of judges comprising some of the country’s top real estate and design experts, namely Cyndy Tan Jarabata, chairperson of the Awards and president, TAJARA Leisure & Hospitality Group Inc.; Carlo Cordaro, president and CEO, Atelier A; 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 and CEO, Vitamin B, Inc.; Philip Mareschal, head of property & asset management, JLL Philippines; Raymond Rufino, CEO, NEO; and Richard Raymundo, BSc (Bus Econ), MRICS, managing director, Colliers Philippines.
The selection process was fair, transparent, and credible, and was supervised by the team of Diaz Murillo Dalupan and Company – HLB Philippines, led by Ofelia S. Barroga, Lloyd T. Tan, and Margaux Zarah Casihan.
Main winners of the Philippines Property Awards will now go on to compete for the ‘Best in Asia’ titles at the 17th PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand Final in Bangkok, Thailand on 9 December during ‘PropertyGuru Week’, which will be preceded by the annual PropertyGuru Asia Real Estate Summit.
Established in 2005, the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards continue to reward high-calibre work within the industry, encompassing property development, construction, architecture, interior design, and sustainable building practices. The series has expanded over the years to cover the region’s dynamic property markets, including Australia, the Chinese markets, Japan, India, and Sri Lanka.
Organised by PropertyGuru Group, the 10th PropertyGuru Philippines Property Awards programme is supported by platinum sponsor Kohler; gold sponsor Boysen Paints; official channel partner History; official magazine PropertyGuru Property Report; official newspaper The Philippine Star; official PR partner FleishmanHillard Manila; media partners BusinessWorld, Esquire Philippines, People Asia Magazine, PhilStar Property Report PH, Real Estate News PH, Real Living, The Manila Times, and WheninManila.com; official ESG partner Baan Dek Foundation; supporting associations IFC – Building Resilience Index and IFC – Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies; and official supervisor HLB.
For more information, email [email protected] or visit the official website: AsiaPropertyAwards.com.
FULL LIST OF WINNERS AND HIGHLY COMMENDED AWARDEES
10th PropertyGuru Philippines Property Awards 2022
DEVELOPER AWARDS
Best Developer
WINNER: Robinsons Land
Best Developer (Luzon)
WINNER: Robinsons Land
Best Developer (Visayas)
WINNER: Cebu Landmasters, Inc.
Best Developer (Mindanao)
WINNER: Cebu Landmasters, Inc.
Best Mixed Use Developer
WINNER: Megaworld Corporation
Best Industrial Developer
WINNER: Aboitiz InfraCapital Economic Estates
Best Hospitality Developer
WINNER: Megaworld Corporation
Best Lifestyle Developer
WINNER: Global-Estate Resorts, Inc. (GERI)
HIGHLY COMMENDED: SM Development Corporation (SMDC)
Best Boutique Developer
WINNER: Torre Lorenzo Development Corporation
HIGHLY COMMENDED: PHINMA Property Holdings Corporation
PORTFOLIO AWARDS
Best Operational Hospitality Portfolio
WINNER: Megaworld Hotels & Resorts
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Robinsons Hotels & Resorts
Best Operational Office Portfolio
WINNER: Megaworld Corporation
DEVELOPMENT AWARDS
Best Township Development
WINNER: Bridgetowne Destination Estate by Robinsons Land
Best Mixed Use Development
WINNER: Gold City by SM Development Corporation (SMDC)
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Astra Centre by Cebu Landmasters, Inc.
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Bridgeport by Damosa Land, Inc
HIGHLY COMMENDED: The Infinity by AC Beautiful Island Realty Development Corporation
Best Industrial Development
WINNER: LIMA Estate by Aboitiz InfraCapital Economic Estates
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Montclair Industrial Park by Robinsons Land
Best Hotel Development
WINNER: Admiral Hotel Manila – MGallery by Anchor Land Holdings, Inc
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Sofitel Cebu City by Cebu Landmasters, Inc.
Best Luxury Resort Development
WINNER: Sheraton Cebu Mactan Resort by AppleOne Mactan, Inc.
Best Resort Development (Cebu)
WINNER: Abaca Resort Mactan by Cebu Landmasters, Inc.
Best Resort Development (Davao)
WINNER: Dusit Thani Lubi Plantation Resort by Torre Lorenzo Development Corporation
Best Branded Residential Development
WINNER: The Residences at Sheraton Cebu Mactan Resort by AppleOne Mactan, Inc.
HIGHLY COMMENDED: The Suites at Torre Lorenzo Malate by Torre Lorenzo Development Corporation
Best Office Development
WINNER: Tryne Enterprise Plaza by Alveo Land
Best Eco Friendly Commercial Development
WINNER: Site of the Future – Acienda Silang by Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corporation
Best Central Business District
WINNER: LIMA Central Business District by Aboitiz InfraCapital Economic Estates
Best CBD Development
WINNER: Air Residences by SM Development Corporation (SMDC)
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Vertex Central by Priland Development Corporation
Best Luxury Condo Development (Metro Manila)
WINNER: The Seasons Residences by Sunshine Fort North Bonifacio Realty Development Corporation
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Copeton Baysuites by Anchor Land Holdings, Inc
Best High End Condo Development (Metro Manila)
WINNER: Callisto by Alveo Land
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Orean Place by Alveo Land
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Sail Residences by SM Development Corporation (SMDC)
Best Mid End Condo Development (Metro Manila)
WINNER: Glam Residences by SM Development Corporation (SMDC)
Best Affordable Condo Development (Metro Manila)
WINNER: Metrotowne by PHINMA Property Holdings Corporation
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Charm Residences by SM Development Corporation (SMDC)
Best Affordable Condo Development (Luzon)
WINNER: Joy Residences by SM Development Corporation (SMDC)
Best High Rise Condo Development (Metro Cebu)
WINNER: Palatine at Solinea by Alveo Land
Best Affordable Condo Development (Metro Cebu)
WINNER: Primeworld District by Primeworld Land Holdings Inc.
Best Condo Development (Visayas)
WINNER: Terranza Residences by Cebu Landmasters, Inc.
Best Condo Development (Metro Davao)
WINNER: The Piazza by Grand Land Inc.
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Patio Suites Abreeza by Alveo Land
Best Condo Development (Mindanao)
WINNER: The East Village at DGT by Cebu Landmasters, Inc.
Best Housing Development (Luzon)
WINNER: PHINMA Maayo San Jose by PHINMA Property Holdings Corporation
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Ajoya Cabanatuan by AboitizLand, Inc.
Best Housing Development (Visayas)
WINNER: Amoa by AboitizLand, Inc.
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Lumina Bacolod by Prima Casa Land & Houses, Inc (Lumina Homes)
Best Housing Development (Metro Davao)
WINNER: The Gardens at South Ridge by UrbanEast Developments, Inc.
Best Lifestyle Development
WINNER: Forbes Estates Lipa by Robinsons Land
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Crosswinds by Brittany Corporation
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Green 2 Residences by SM Development Corporation (SMDC)
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Metrotowne by PHINMA Property Holdings Corporation
Best Waterfront Condo Development
WINNER: Costa Mira Beachtown Mactan by Cebu Landmasters, Inc.
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Bridgeport Park by Damosa Land, Inc
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Seafront Villas by AboitizLand, Inc.
Best Connectivity Condo Development
WINNER: Vertex Central by Priland Development Corporation
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Light 2 Residences by SM Development Corporation (SMDC)
Best Completed Condo Development
WINNER: Pixel Residences by Aseana Residential Holdings, Corp.
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Vine Residences by SM Development Corporation (SMDC)
Best Health and Wellness Development
WINNER: Forbes Estates Lipa by Robinsons Land
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Bloom Residences by SM Development Corporation (SMDC)
Best Sub Division Development
WINNER: Altierra Residences, Bataan by Asiawide Land Specialist Development Corporation
Best Eco Friendly Housing Development
WINNER: Ameria by Damosa Land, Inc
HIGHLY COMMENDED: PHINMA Maayo San Jose by PHINMA Property Holdings Corporation
Best Integrated Work From Home Development
WINNER: Ice Tower Residential-Offices by SM Development Corporation (SMDC)
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Metrotowne by PHINMA Property Holdings Corporation
Best Green Development
WINNER: LIMA Estate by Aboitiz InfraCapital Economic Estates
DESIGN AWARDS
Best Township Masterplan Design
WINNER: Bridgetowne Destination Estate by Robinsons Land
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Capital Town Pampanga by Megaworld Corporation
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Maple Grove by Megaworld Corporation
Best Hotel Architectural Design
WINNER: Sofitel Cebu City by Cebu Landmasters, Inc.
Best Office Architectural Design
WINNER: Mega Tower by Arquitectonica
HIGHLY COMMENDED: 8912 Asean Ave. by Aseana Holdings, Inc.
Best Condo Architectural Design
WINNER: The East Village at DGT by Cebu Landmasters, Inc.
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Balai by BE Residences Punta Engaño by Benedict Ventures Inc.
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Light 2 Residences by SM Development Corporation (SMDC)
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Uptown Parksuites by Megaworld Corporation
Best Housing Architectural Design
WINNER: New York by Antel Land
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Amanda, Altierra de Tarlac by Asiawide Land Master Incorporated
HIGHLY COMMENDED: The Gardens at South Ridge by UrbanEast Developments, Inc.
Best Hotel Interior Design
WINNER: Sheraton Cebu Mactan Resort by AppleOne Mactan, Inc.
Best Office Interior Design
WINNER: Robinsons Offices Head Office by Robinsons Land
Best Condo Interior Design
WINNER: The Residences at Sheraton Cebu Mactan Resort by AppleOne Mactan, Inc.
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Gold Residences by SM Development Corporation (SMDC)
HIGHLY COMMENDED: The Albany Yorkshire by Megaworld Corporation
Best Condo Landscape Architectural Design
WINNER: Shore Residences by SM Development Corporation (SMDC)
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Primeworld District by Primeworld Land Holdings Inc.
Best Memorial Park Landscape Architectural Design
WINNER: Golden Haven Memorial Park – Cebu by Golden Haven Memorial Park, Inc.
Best Co Working Space
WINNER: work.able Exxa-Zeta Center by Robinsons Land
BEST OF THE PHILIPPINES AWARDS
Best Condo Development (Philippines)
WINNER: The Seasons Residences by Sunshine Fort North Bonifacio Realty Development Corporation
Best Housing Development (Philippines)
WINNER: PHINMA Maayo San Jose by PHINMA Property Holdings Corporation
SPECIAL AWARDS
Special Recognition in ESG
WINNER: Cebu Landmasters, Inc.
WINNER: Megaworld Corporation
WINNER: Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corporation
WINNER: Robinsons Land
WINNER: SM Development Corporation (SMDC)
Special Recognition in Sustainable Design and Construction
WINNER: Aboitiz InfraCapital Economic Estates
WINNER: Cebu Landmasters, Inc.
WINNER: Damosa Land, Inc
Special Recognition For Public Facility
WINNER: New Clark City Sports Complex by Bases Conversion and Development Authority
PUBLISHER’S CHOICE
Philippines Real Estate Personality of the Year
WINNER: Lourdes Josephine Gotianun Yap, President and CEO, Filinvest Development Corporation
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