FRONTRUNNERS INCLUDE ROBINSONS LAND CORPORATION AND SM DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (SMDC)

MANILA, Philippines — The shortlisted nominees of the 11th Annual PropertyGuru Philippines Property Awards, presented by Kohler and supported by Boysen Paints and Dongpeng Ceramic, were revealed today ahead of the highly anticipated black-tie gala celebration on Friday, 22 September at Shangri-La The Fort, Manila.

Honouring developers from major metropolises in the archipelago to its most promising provincial markets, this year’s Awards will distinguish luminaries of Philippine real estate across 65 categories.

Leading the shortlist of nominees were Robinsons Land Corporation with 17 nominations and SM Development Corporation (SMDC) with 14 nominations.

Cebu Landmasters, Inc. gained 10 nominations. Aboitiz InfraCapital Economic Estates secured eight nominations while Aboitiz Land, Inc. gained six nominations. Damosa Land, Inc. also garnered seven nominations.

Other major contenders include Alveo Land; Alsons Development and Investment Corporation; Antel Land; AppleOne Group Inc.; Asiana Homes Inc.; AyalaLand Logistics Holdings Corp.; Benedict Ventures Inc.; Eastland Property Ventures Inc.; Federal Land, Inc.; Greentech Land Development Corporation; ISOC Land, Inc.; Ph1 World Developers, Inc.; PHINMA Property Holdings Corporation; PHirst Park Homes Inc.; Priland Development Corporation; Primary Homes, Inc.; Primeworld Land Holdings Inc.; Pueblo de Oro Development Corporation; Shang Properties, Inc.; Sunshine Fort North Bonifacio Realty Development Corporation; and Torre Lorenzo Development Corporation.

Jose R. Soberano III, chairman, president, and CEO of Cebu Landmasters, Inc. (CLI), will accept the Philippines Real Estate Personality of the Year award from the editorial team of Property Report by PropertyGuru, the official magazine of the Awards.

The all-new Rising Star award will be presented for the first time ever on gala night. The title, presented by Bridges, a media partner of the Awards, will honour Kyle Tan, president and chief executive officer of Eton Properties, and Lucio Tan III, director of LT Group, Inc.

The shortlist of nominees was decided by an independent panel of 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 supervision of Ofelia S. Barroga, Lloyd T. Tan, Margaux Zarah Casihan, and Remedios Ducay.

Main country winners of the PropertyGuru Philippines Property Awards will advance to the 18th PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand Final on Friday, 8 December in Bangkok, Thailand where they will compete for regional honours against their peers from other nations.

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 initially covered Southeast Asia and has expanded over the years to include the region’s dynamic property markets, including Australia, China, India, and Greater Niseko in Japan.

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, BusinessWorld, Business Mirror, 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 [email protected] or visit the official website: AsiaPropertyAwards.com.

SHORTLIST OF NOMINEES

11th PropertyGuru Philippines Property Awards

DEVELOPER AWARDS

Best Developer                           

Best Developer (Luzon)                                           

Best Developer (Visayas)                                                      

Best Developer (Mindanao)                      

Best Industrial Developer                          

Best Mixed Use Developer                        

Best Lifestyle Developer                                                        

Best Sustainable Developer                      

Best Boutique Developer                           

• Winners in the Developer categories will be revealed on gala night, 22 September 2023

PORTFOLIO AWARD                    

Best Operational Hospitality Portfolio

• The winner in this category will be revealed on gala night, 22 September 2023

DEVELOPMENT AWARDS

Best Township Development                   

• The winner in this category will be revealed on gala night, 22 September 2023

Best Mixed Use Development

• LIMA Central Business District by Aboitiz InfraCapital Economic Estates
• Mahi Center by AppleOne Group Inc.
• Pueblo de Oro Townscapes Malvar by Pueblo de Oro Development Corporation

Best Branded Residential Development                 

• The winner in this category will be revealed on gala night, 22 September 2023

Best Ultra Luxury Condo Development (Metro Manila)                  

• Aurelia Residences by Shang Robinsons Properties, Inc.

Best Luxury Condo Development (Metro Manila)                  

• Sands Residences by SM Development Corporation (SMDC)
• The Residences at The Westin Manila by RLC Residences

Best High End Condo Development (Metro Manila)

• Shang Residences at Wack Wack by Shang Properties, Inc.
• The Ametrine at Portico by Alveo Land
• The Grand Midori Ortigas by Federal Land, Inc.
• Viento at Cerca by Alveo Land

Best Mid End Condo Development (Metro Manila)                

• Leaf Residences by SM Development Corporation (SMDC)
• Light 2 Residences by SM Development Corporation (SMDC)
• My Enso Lofts by Ph1 World Developers, Inc.
• Quantum Residences by Horizon Land Property Development Corporation

Best Affordable Condo Development (Metro Manila)

• I-Land Residences Sucat by ISOC Land, Inc.
• Metrotowne by PHINMA Property Holdings Corporation

Best High End Condo Development (Metro Cebu)

• The winner in this category will be revealed on gala night, 22 September 2023

Best Affordable Condo Development (Metro Cebu)  

• Balai by BE Residences Cordova by Benedict Ventures Inc.
• Paseo Grove by Priland Development Corporation         

Best Condo Development (Metro Davao)                  

• The winner in this category will be revealed on gala night, 22 September 2023

Best Condo Development (Luzon)

• Casa Mira Towers Palawan by Cebu Landmasters, Inc.
• Modan Lofts Ortigas Hills by Ph1 World Developers, Inc.
• Sierra Valley Gardens by RLC Residences
• Zeal Residences by SM Development Corporation (SMDC)

Best Condo Development (Visayas)

• Casa Mira Towers Bacolod by Cebu Landmasters, Inc.
• Royal Oceancrest Panglao 2 by Primary Homes, Inc.

Best Condo Development (Mindanao)

• The winner in this category will be revealed on gala night, 22 September 2023

Best Waterfront Condo Development

• Bridgeport Park by Damosa Land, Inc.
• Costa Mira Beachtown Panglao by Cebu Landmasters, Inc.
• Sands Residences by SM Development Corporation (SMDC)

Best Connectivity Condo Development                    

• Balai by BE Residences Cordova by Benedict Ventures Inc.
• Glam Residences by SM Development Corporation (SMDC)
• Kizuna Heights by Vista Residences, Inc.

Best Eco Friendly Condo Development

• I-Land Residences Sucat by ISOC Land, Inc.
• Royal Oceancrest Mactan by Primary Homes, Inc.
• Vine Residences by SM Development Corporation (SMDC)

Best Wellness Residential Development

• The winner in this category will be revealed on gala night, 22 September 2023

Best Integrated Work From Home Development                  

• 3Torre Lorenzo by Torre Lorenzo Development Corporation
• Gem Residences by SM Development Corporation (SMDC)
• Sync by RLC Residences

Best Lifestyle Development                       

• Bridgeport by Damosa Land, Inc.
• My Enso Lofts by Ph1 World Developers, Inc.
• Paseo Grove by Priland Development Corporation
• Pueblo de Oro Townscapes Malvar by Pueblo de Oro Development Corporation
• Villar City by Villar Land

Best Smart Home Development  

• The winner in this category will be revealed on gala night, 22 September 2023

Best Co Living Space

• lyf Malate Manila by Torre Lorenzo Development Corporation
• The Pad Co-Living by Cebu Landmasters, Inc.
• The Pods at LIMA by Aboitiz InfraCapital Economic Estates

Best Housing Development (Metro Manila)

• The winner in this category will be revealed on gala night, 22 September 2023

Best Housing Development (Metro Cebu)              

• Casa Mira Homes Danao by Cebu Landmasters, Inc.
• Eastland Estate II by Eastland Property Ventures Inc.

Best Housing Development (Metro Davao)                            

• Narra Park Residences by Alsons Development and Investment Corporation
• PHINMA Maayo Tugbok by PHINMA Property Holdings Corporation

Best Housing Development (Luzon)

• Ajoya Cabanatuan by Aboitiz Land, Inc.
• Asiana Abucay by Asiana Homes Inc.
• PHINMA Maayo San Jose by PHINMA Property Holdings Corporation
• Portofino by Brittany Corporation
• Primeworld Enclave by Primeworld Land Holdings Inc.

Best Housing Development (Visayas)          

• Amoa by Aboitiz Land, Inc.
• Casa Mira Iloilo by Cebu Landmasters, Inc.         

Best Housing Development (Mindanao)                   

• The winner in this category will be revealed on gala night, 22 September 2023

Best Waterfront Housing Development

• The winner in this category will be revealed on gala night, 22 September 2023

Best Sub Division Development                  

• Foressa Mountain Town by Aboitiz Land, Inc.
• Grand Riverdale by Antel Land
• Harbor View Estates by Damosa Land, Inc.
• Northtown Residences by Alsons Development and Investment Corporation
• Springdale by Robinsons Homes

Best Eco Friendly Housing Development                

• The winner in this category will be revealed on gala night, 22 September 2023

Best Alternative Accomodation Development

• The winner in this category will be revealed on gala night, 22 September 2023

Best Industrial Development

• LIMA Estate by Aboitiz InfraCapital Economic Estates
• Pampanga Technopark by AyalaLand Logistics Holdings Corp.
• West Cebu Estate by Aboitiz InfraCapital Economic Estates

Best Office Development                          

• The winner in this category will be revealed on gala night, 22 September 2023

Best Hotel Development

• Citadines Bacolod City by Cebu Landmasters, Inc.         
• Fairfield by Marriott Cebu Mactan (as part of Mahi Center) by AppleOne Group, Inc.
• Fili Hotel Cebu by Robinsons Hotels and Resorts

Best Retail Development

• The winner in this category will be revealed on gala night, 22 September 2023

Best BPO Office Development                  

• The winner in this category will be revealed on gala night, 22 September 2023

Best CBD Development              

• Mint Residences by SM Development Corporation (SMDC)
• The Villages at Lipa by Aboitiz Land, Inc.

Best Green Development                         

• Cyber Omega by Robinsons Offices
• LIMA Estate by Aboitiz InfraCapital Economic Estates

DESIGN AWARDS

Best Mixed Use Architectural Design        

• The winner in this category will be revealed on gala night, 22 September 2023

Best Condo Architectural Design 

• Calle 104 by Cebu Landmasters, Inc.
• I-Land Residences Sucat by ISOC Land, Inc.
• The Grand Midori Ortigas by Federal Land, Inc.

Best Housing Architectural Design                         

• Eastland Estate II by Eastland Property Ventures Inc.
• Miya and Nala Model House by Asiana Homes Inc.
• PHirst Park Homes Calamba by PHirst Park Homes Inc.
• Tokyo by Antel Land

Best Condo Interior Design                      

• Bridgeport Park by Damosa Land, Inc.
• Glam Residences by SM Development Corporation (SMDC)
• Sands Residences by SM Development Corporation (SMDC)

Best Housing Interior Design                   

• Nadine Model House by Asiana Homes Inc.
• PHINMA Maayo San Jose by PHINMA Property Holdings Corporation

Best Hotel Architectural Design               

• The winner in this category will be revealed on gala night, 22 September 2023

Best Retail Architectural Design              

• The winner in this category will be revealed on gala night, 22 September 2023

Best Office Architectural Design              

• The winner in this category will be revealed on gala night, 22 September 2023

Best Hotel Interior Design                        

• The winner in this category will be revealed on gala night, 22 September 2023   

Best Retail Interior Design                       

• The winner in this category will be revealed on gala night, 22 September 2023

BEST OF THE PHILIPPINES AWARDS

Best Condo Development (Philippines)                                          

Best Housing Development (Philippines)                

• Winners in the Best of the Philippines categories will be revealed on gala night, 22 September 2023

SPECIAL AWARDS

Rising Star                    

• Kyle Tan, President and Chief Executive Officer of Eton Properties
• Lucio Tan III, Director of LT Group, Inc.

Special Recognition in ESG                        

• Aboitiz InfraCapital Economic Estates
• AyalaLand Logistics Holdings Corp.
• Robinsons Land
• SM Development Corporation (SMDC)

Special Recognition in Sustainable Design and Construction           

• Aboitiz InfraCapital Economic Estates
• Damosa Land, Inc.
• Primary Homes, Inc.

PUBLISHER’S CHOICE

Real Estate Personality of the Year                         

• Jose R. Soberano III, Chairman, President, and CEO, Cebu Landmasters, Inc. (CLI)

 

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