Shortlist for the Philippines Property Awards 2015 revealed

An overwhelming response from the country’s real industry has paved the way for the biggest event to date on 9 July

MANILA, Philippines – Following a rigorous six-­month entry process and comprehensive site inspection period by the esteemed and independent panel of judges, the shortlist for the third annual Philippines Property Awards has been announced.

Free, fair and transparent, the Philippines Property Awards 2015 is part of the Asia Property Awards, which for 10 years has rewarded the best of Asian real estate and become the most respected and recognised industry awards series in the region.

“It is our pleasure to present the third annual Philippines Property Awards. Since our debut event nearly three years ago, the Awards has received overwhelming response from established and emerging developers, as well as top industry professionals in the country,” said Terry Blackburn, CEO of Ensign Media and publisher of Asia’s industry leading ​Property Report magazine.

The third edition in the Philippines will feature 25 award categories covering the best developer, developments and designs in the local real estate sector, covering residential, commercial, office, retail, hospitality, villa and green developments in Mega Manila, Cebu and Davao.

“Our highly­qualified central panel of judges have worked hard to ensure that we have the highest quality entrants across all categories from all deserving developers and projects that showcase the best of the best in the country’s real estate sector,” he added.

Led by the president of TAJARA Leisure & Hospitality Group Inc, Cyndy Tan Jarabata, who is on her third and final year as chairwoman, the esteemed panel of judges has shortlisted the Philippines’ best developers and developments as assessed and monitored by BDO International, one of the world’s biggest accounting firms.

Returning as top contender is 2014’s biggest winner Ayala Land Inc (ALI) – recipient of the Best Developer awards in the Philippines and at the fourth annual South East Asia Property Awards in Singapore – with a total of eight nominations for ALI and its subsidiaries Avida Land and Alveo Land Corp in 2015, including a nod for Best Developer yet again for ALI.

Other major contenders with multiple nominations include the SM Group, led by SM Prime Holdings, and subsidiaries SM Development Corporation (SMDC) and First Asia Realty Development Corporation, with a combined total of nine nominations, including Best Developer for SM Prime; and Megaworld Corporation, which is also competing in the Best Developer and three other categories including Best Luxury Condo Development (Metro Manila).

In the regional categories, Primary Homes Inc is one of the biggest nominees, grabbing four citations in several categories, including Best Condo Development (Cebu).

This year’s final Winners and Highly Commended companies and projects will be presented with their respective trophies and certificates during the exclusive, black­tie event at The Raffles and Fairmont Makati on Thursday, 9 July.

Top winners in the Philippines will also be showcased on a regional stage and compete at the Asia Property Awards grand finals on Wednesday, 21 October, at the fifth annual South East Asia Property Awards 2015 to be held at the prestigious Shangri­La Hotel Singapore.

With support from top regional and local media outfits, including ABS­CBN, Lifestyle Network, Inquirer.net (a Philippine Daily Inquirer company), The Philippine Star, BusinessWorld, Vault, Metro Home & Entertaining, iProperty Philippines, Property24, and MyProperty.ph, the Official Property Portal of the Philippines Property Awards 2015, this year’s event is set to be the biggest yet.

In addition, global innovator in premium kitchen and bath products Kohler returns as Gold Sponsor. The Philippines’ largest foam­maker Uratex Premium Mattresses has also signed on as Gold Sponsor, whilst premium kitchen and bathroom products manufacturer TEKA is a Silver Sponsor.

Tickets for the gala dinner and awards ceremony – which will include a cocktail reception and a lavish four­course dinner graced by renowned Italian mineral waters brand Sanpellegrino, the Official Supplier of the Asia Property Awards 2015 – plus live entertainment and extensive television, print and radio media coverage, are still available and can be purchased ​here​.

For more information on the Philippines Property Awards, visit the ​website​.

Sponsorship and media partner opportunities for the country’s biggest real estate event are still available. For more details, email: [email protected]​.

The full shortlist of the Philippines Property Awards 2015:

DEVELOPER

Best Developer

Ayala Land Inc
Megaworld Corporation
SM Prime Holdings

DEVELOPMENT

Best Office Development

BDO Corporate Center Ortigas – BDO Unibank Inc Ore Central – Monte De Tesoro Corporation
W CityCenter – W Group Inc/WCC Inc

Best Retail Development

Evia Lifestyle Center – Vista Land and Lifescapes Inc
Mega Fashion Hall ​(SM Mega Megamall Expansion 2) Bldg. D ​– First Asia Realty Development Corporation

Best Housing Development (Metro Manila)

Amore of Portofino – Brittany Corporation (a Vista Land company) Southgrove Estates – Avida Land

Best Luxury Condo Development (Metro Manila)

Admiral Baysuites – Anchor Land Holdings Inc Botanika Nature Residences – Filinvest Alabang Inc Uptown Ritz – Megaworld Corporation

Best Mid­Range Condo Development (Metro Manila)

Kroma – Alveo Land Corp
The Sapphire Bloc – Robinsons Land Corporation

Best Affordable Condo Development (Metro Manila)

Avida Towers Altura – Avida Land
Green Residences – SM Development Corporation (SMDC) Mezza II Residences – SM Development Corporation (SMDC)

Best Condo Development (Cebu)

AppleOne Banawa Heights – AppleOne Properties Inc Mabolo Grand Heights – Primary Homes Inc
Solinea – Alveo Land Corp

Best Housing Development (Cebu)

Argao Royal Palms – Primary Homes Inc Astelé ​– Primary Homes Inc

Best Residential Development (Davao)

Abreeza Residences – Alveo Land Corp Arezzo Place Davao – Phinma Properties

Best Luxury Development (Resort)

Anvaya Cove – Ayala Land Inc
Boracay Newcoast­Oceanway Residences – Megaworld Corporation and Global Estates Resorts Inc (GERI)

Best Mid­Range Development (Resort)

Camella Puerto Princesa – Vista Land and Lifescapes Inc Wind Residences – SM Development Corporation (SMDC)

DESIGN

Best Residential Architectural Design

Admiral Baysuites – Anchor Land Holdings Inc 8 Newtown Boulevard – Megaworld Corporation Park Terraces – Ayala Land Inc

Best Residential Interior Design

Admiral Baysuites – Anchor Land Holdings Inc Argao Royal Palms – Primary Homes Inc Three Central – Megaworld Corporation

Best Retail Architectural Design

Evia Lifestyle Center – Vista Land and Lifescapes Inc
Mega Fashion Hall ​(SM Mega Megamall Expansion 2) Bldg. D – ​First Asia Realty Development Corporation
The Venice Grand Canal Mall – Megaworld Corporation

Best Office Architectural Design

BDO Corporate Tower Ortigas – BDO Unibank Inc Menarco – Menarco Development Corporation
Ore Central – Monte De Tesoro Corporation
Vista Hub Application – Vista Land and Landscapes Inc

Best Landscape Architectural Design

Grace Residences – SM Development Corporation (SMDC) Shell Residences – SM Development Corporation (SMDC) Trees Residences – SM Development Corporation (SMDC)

Best Hotel Architectural Design

Ascott Bonifacio Global City Manila – WJGlobal Inc Citadines Salcedo Makati – Valero Primeland Somerset Alabang Manila – LBL Prime Properties Inc

Best Hotel Interior Design

Ascott Bonifacio Global City Manila – WJGlobal Inc Citadines Salcedo Makati – Valero Primeland

Note:​The best of the best awards for ​Best Green Development, Special Recognition in CSR, Best Commercial Development (Philippines), Best Housing Development (Philippines),​and ​Best Condo Development (Philippines) ​will be announced during the gala night. ADVT