National, regional triumphs headline this year’s PropertyGuru Awards
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A historic four-peat win and a sweep of honors for regional developers capped off the prestigious 13th PropertyGuru Philippines Property Awards, held last Friday night at Shangri-La The Fort.
This highly esteemed tilt honored more than 30 local and national developers across 69 categories, celebrating projects that have made a distinct mark in Philippine real estate for pushing the boundaries in design and architecture; embracing sustainable practices; and essentially, setting new standards for how Filipinos live, work, and thrive across the country.
What notably stood out in this year’s edition was the depth of regional participation. Developers from Cebu, Davao, and other emerging urban centers matched the capital’s heavyweights with equally distinctive projects that span from coastal developments in Batangas to masterplanned, mixed-use communities in Mindanao.
Four-peat win
Robinsons Land Corp. bested all nominees to win Best Developer, its fourth consecutive win in this prestigious category. It was also named Best Luxury Developer and Best Sustainable Developer; Best Commercial Developer for Robinsons Offices; and Best Operational Hospitality Portfolio for Robinsons Hotels and Resorts, among many other accolades.
Lance Y. Gokongwei, chairman of Robinsons Land, received the first-ever Life Achievement Award at the PropertyGuru Philippines Property Awards for decades-long efforts that include portfolio expansions and significant investments in renewable energy.
“I’ve always believed that success is never the work of just one person. Thus, this award belongs not just to me but to all the men and women of Robinsons Land, who have been quietly building, day by day, everything that we have achieved. This recognition is made even more meaningful coming at a special time when Robinsons Land is celebrating its 45th anniversary,” Gokongwei said in a recorded speech shown during the awards night.
What notably stood out in this year’s edition was the depth of regional participation
Regional wins
Cebu Landmasters Inc. took home titles for Best Developer (Mindanao) and Best Developer (Visayas), supported by wins for developments throughout the islands. Also hailed Best Housing Developer, Cebu Landmasters gained wins for projects like Mivela Garden Residences, Casa Mira Towers LPU Davao, and Velmiro Plains Bacolod.
Damosa Land Inc., winner of Best Boutique Developer, also ranks among the victorious honorees from Mindanao this year. The Davao-based developer won recognitions for projects like Agriya Gardens, Kahi Estates, and Bridgeport Park.
Personality awards
PropertyGuru also named Jessica Bianca T. Sy, VP and head of design, innovation, and strategy at SM Prime and SM Development Corp. (SMDC) as this year’s “Rising Star”, following her assumption of a more senior leadership role at the SM Group. Last year, she was also recognized as one of the PropertyGuru Power Women of 2024.
Meanwhile, this year’s Real Estate Personality of the Year award was presented to Rafael Fernandez de Mesa, president and CEO of Aboitiz Land Inc. and head of Aboitiz InfraCapital Economic Estate.
De Mesa was recognized for leading the development of smart and sustainable, industrial-anchored, mixed-use developments across the nation. A champion of climate-conscious urban planning with a strong background in infrastructure development, he pioneered greenbelt initiatives and promoted job creation and regional development in partnership with economic zone authorities.
