Developers define real estate excellence with record-setting wins at the 14th PropertyGuru Philippines Property Awards

Cebu Landmasters claims second Best Developer win with 9 awards, leading an elite group of organisations honoured across 46 categories

MANILA, Philippines — Sixteen organisations were named winners across 46 categories at the 14th Annual PropertyGuru Philippines Property Awards, with results revealed during a black-tie gala celebration at Shangri-La The Fort, Manila on Thursday, 20 August 2026.

Presented under the theme “Defined by Excellence,” the 14th PropertyGuru Philippines Property Awards recognised achievements across residential, commercial, hospitality, industrial, and mixed-use property, as well as architecture, interior design, sustainability, and social impact.

Cebu Landmasters, Inc. made history, clinching its second Best Developer title—its first since 2019—in a repeat victory underlining its cachet as a formidable national real estate player. The Visayas-based developer’s dominance extended across multiple categories, including wins as Best Housing Developer, Best Developer (Visayas), and Best Developer (Mindanao).

The company’s project, Radisson RED Cebu Mandaue, was recognised as Best Next Gen Hotel Development, while North Grove at Pristina Town and The Wave Towers won Best Mid End Condo Development (Metro Cebu) and Best High End Condo Development (Metro Cebu), respectively. Casa Mira Homes GenSan won Best Housing Development (Mindanao) for the developer while Astra Lifestyle Centre won Best Retail Architectural Design.

Diverse developers nationwide

The 14th PropertyGuru Philippines Property Awards celebrated diverse developers from across the archipelago. Aboitiz Economic Estates won Best Industrial Developer, Best Sustainable Commercial Developer, and Best Developer (Luzon) alongside Aboitiz Land, which was recognised for The Villages at LIMA Estate. Landco Pacific Corporation took home Best Lifestyle Boutique Developer, Best Sustainable Residential Developer, and Best Luxury Developer, while The Spinnaker earned Best Condo Development (Philippines) and Best Condo Development (Luzon). Idesia by P.A. Properties Hankyu Hanshin Inc. was named Best Housing Development (Philippines), among other wins.

Filinvest Land, Inc. won Best Large Scale Housing Developer, supported by winning projects Claremont and Futura Homes Palm Estates, while Taylormade Development Corporation won Best Townhouse Developer and was honoured for Aurella Ridge. Damosa Land, Inc. was named Best Boutique Developer, alongside winning project TRYP by Wyndham Samal, while PHirst Park Homes Inc. was recognised as Best Community Developer, with winning project PHirst Park Homes Gen San.

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Primehomes Real Estate Development Inc. was named Sustainable Residential/Township Developer, plus a win for The Reserve, while Armed Forces and Police Mutual Benefit Association Incorporated was named Social Impact Champion.

Other winners include Aseana Residential Holdings Corporation (MidPark Towers); Federal Land NRE Global, Inc. (Riverpark Gateway District Showroom, The Observatory Sales Pavilion); PH1 World Developers (Avesta Residences); and Wee Community Developers Inc. (Destine Davao, Newtowne Dasmariñas).

Individual honours

The 14th PropertyGuru Philippines Property Awards also recognised individuals representing different generations of the Philippine property industry, with honours decided by the editorial team of Property Report Magazine by PropertyGuru.

The Life Achievement Award was presented to Jorge L. Araneta, the CEO, chairman, and president of Araneta Group. One of the country’s township development pioneers, Araneta has been instrumental in redefining the country’s retail and mixed-use real estate sector for decades through Araneta City.

Lourdes T. Gutierrez-Alfonso, president and CEO of Megaworld Corporation, received the Real Estate Personality of the Year award in recognition of her transformative work in developing integrated townships and districts across the country.

Monica D. Lorenzo, director for leisure and business development at Torre Lorenzo Development Corporation, received the Rising Star award, recognising her growing influence and contributions to the industry.

A distinguished roster

Jules Kay, managing director of PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards and Events, said: “The PropertyGuru Philippines Property Awards has produced yet another diverse and distinguished roster of winners in 2026. From established household names to rising regional players, this year’s recipients are synonymous with an industry that continues to attract international investment. The calibre of entries across all categories was high, and we are proud to honour developments that are redrawing city skylines, establishing new benchmarks for sustainable design and construction, and elevating the standard of living for Filipino communities nationwide. Even as they navigate persistent global headwinds, these high-achieving developers are demonstrating what resilience looks like in Philippine real estate through adaptive design and operational excellence. We congratulate every one of them for their achievements, and for setting new standards of excellence for the industry.”

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Cyndy Tan Jarabata, chairperson of the Awards in the Philippines and president of TAJARA Leisure & Hospitality Group Inc., said: “The winners of the 14th PropertyGuru Philippines Property Awards represent an industry showing remarkable resilience amid prevailing global uncertainties. Against a backdrop of mounting pressures, developers adapted and stayed committed to building for the Filipino people, finding innovative ways to deliver quality homes and commercial spaces. This year, we witnessed regional developers competing at par with national players, while projects pursued rigorous sustainability and wellness certifications. Designers embraced placemaking and local heritage, and we saw a clear rise in estate planning and portfolio diversification as developers ventured into new territories without compromising quality. Across these pockets of resilience, our winners prove that Philippine real estate remains steadfast and forward-looking.”

The independent panel of judges consists of Cyndy Tan Jarabata; Arch. Gil Coscolluela, partner of W.V. Coscolluela & Associates; Carlo Cordaro, president & CEO of Atelier A; Carlo Rufino, co-managing director of NEO; Jaime A. Cura, Ph.D., vice-chairman of The RGV Group of Companies; Jean Jacquelyn Nathania A. de Castro, CEO of ESCA Incorporated; Kathleen P. Obcemea, principal interior designer of KPO Beyond Designs Co.; Luis Enrique T. Mangosing, CEO of Metro Development Managers, Inc. (MDMI); Michelle Barretto, founder & CEO of Vitamin B, Inc.; Philip Mareschal, head of property & asset management of JLL Philippines; and Richard Raymundo, managing director of Colliers Philippines.

The selection process was supervised by Diaz Murillo Dalupan and Company – HLB Philippines, led by Ofelia S. Barroga, vice-chairman and senior partner; Lloyd T. Tan, partner; Margaux Zarah Casihan, senior manager; and Remedios Ducay, senior manager.

Winners from the Philippines may advance to the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand Final, where they will compete for the Best in Asia titles on 11 December 2026 in Bangkok, Thailand.

The 14th PropertyGuru Philippines Property Awards is supported by gold sponsor Boysen Paints; official newspaper The Philippine Star; official print and online news partner Inquirer Property; official magazine Property Report by PropertyGuru; official publicity partner Ripple8; podcast partner The Sit Down by Manila Bulletin; official AI photo experience partner Gump; media partners Bridges, BusinessWorld, Manila Bulletin, Philippine Daily Inquirer, PhilSTAR Property, and Real Estate News PH; and official supervisor HLB.

For more information, email [email protected] or visit the official website: AsiaPropertyAwards.com.

COMPLETE LIST OF WINNERS

DEVELOPER AWARDS

Best Developer
WINNER: Cebu Landmasters, Inc.

Best Developer (Luzon)
WINNER: Aboitiz Economic Estates & Aboitiz Land

Best Developer (Visayas)
WINNER: Cebu Landmasters, Inc.

Best Developer (Mindanao)
WINNER: Cebu Landmasters, Inc.

Best Industrial Developer
WINNER: Aboitiz Economic Estates

Best Sustainable Residential Developer
WINNER: Landco Pacific Corporation

Best Sustainable Commercial Developer
WINNER: Aboitiz Economic Estates

Best Luxury Developer
WINNER: Landco Pacific Corporation

Best Community Developer
WINNER: PHirst Park Homes Inc.

Best Large Scale Housing Developer
WINNER: Filinvest Land, Inc.

Best Housing Developer
WINNER: Cebu Landmasters, Inc.

Best Townhouse Developer
WINNER: Taylormade Development Corporation

Best Boutique Developer
WINNER: Damosa Land, Inc.

Best Lifestyle Boutique Developer
WINNER: Landco Pacific Corporation

THE ESG DEVELOPER AWARDS

Social Impact Champion
WINNER: Armed Forces and Police Mutual Benefit Association Incorporated

Sustainable Residential/Township Developer
WINNER: Primehomes Real Estate Development Inc.

DEVELOPMENT AWARDS

Best Industrial Estate Development
WINNER: TARI Estate by Aboitiz Economic Estates

Best Next Gen Hotel Development
WINNER: Radisson RED Cebu Mandaue by Cebu Landmasters, Inc.

Best Completed Mixed Use Development
WINNER: Biz Hub at LIMA Estate by Aboitiz Economic Estates

Best Investment Condo Development
WINNER: TRYP by Wyndham Samal by Damosa Land, Inc.

Best High End Condo Development (Metro Cebu)
WINNER: The Wave Towers by Cebu Landmasters, Inc.

Best Lifestyle Condo Development
WINNER: MidPark Towers by Aseana Residential Holdings Corporation

Best Mid End Condo Development (Metro Cebu)
WINNER: North Grove at Pristina Town by Cebu Landmasters, Inc.

Best Mid End Condo Development (Metro Davao)
WINNER: Destine Davao by Wee Community Developers Inc.

Best Condo Development (Luzon)
WINNER: The Spinnaker by Landco Pacific Corporation

Best Affordable Condo Development (Luzon)
WINNER: Newtowne Dasmariñas by Wee Community Developers Inc.

Best Nature Integrated Development
WINNER: The Reserve by Primehomes

Best Completed Condo Development
WINNER: MidPark Towers by Aseana Residential Holdings Corporation

Best Housing Development (Luzon)
WINNER: Idesia by P.A. Properties Hankyu Hanshin Inc.

Best Affordable Housing Development (Luzon)
WINNER: Claremont by Filinvest Land, Inc.

Best Lifestyle Housing Development
WINNER: The Villages at LIMA Estate by Aboitiz Land, Inc.

Best Housing Development (Visayas)
WINNER: Futura Homes Palm Estates by Filinvest Land, Inc.

Best Housing Development (Mindanao)
WINNER: Casa Mira Homes GenSan by Cebu Landmasters, Inc.

Best Premium First Home Development
WINNER: Idesia by P.A. Properties Hankyu Hanshin Inc.

Best First Home Development
WINNER: PHirst Park Homes Gen San by PHirst Park Homes Inc.

DESIGN AWARDS

Best Retail Architectural Design
WINNER: Astra Lifestyle Centre by Cebu Landmasters, Inc.

Best Beachfront Condotel Architectural Design
WINNER: TRYP by Wyndham Samal by Damosa Land, Inc.

Best Townhouse Architectural Design
WINNER: Aurella Ridge by Taylormade Development Corporation

Best Sales Gallery Architectural Design
WINNER: Riverpark Gateway District Showroom by Federal Land NRE Global, Inc.

Best Sales Gallery Interior Design
WINNER: The Observatory Sales Pavilion by Federal Land NRE Global, Inc.

BEST OF THE PHILIPPINES

Best Condo Development (Philippines)
WINNER: The Spinnaker by Landco Pacific Corporation

Best Housing Development (Philippines)
WINNER: Idesia by P.A. Properties Hankyu Hanshin Inc.

SPECIAL AWARD

Special Recognition for National Housing Development
WINNER: Avesta Residences by PH1 World Developers

INDIVIDUAL AWARDS

Life Achievement Award
WINNER: Jorge L. Araneta, CEO, Chairman, and President, Araneta Group

Real Estate Personality of the Year
WINNER: Lourdes T. Gutierrez-Alfonso, President and CEO, Megaworld Corporation

Rising Star
WINNER: Monica D. Lorenzo, Director for Leisure and Business Development, Torre Lorenzo Development Corporation