ROBINSONS Land Corp. (RLC) is the big winner at this year’s 13th PropertyGuru Philippines Property Awards, taking home the event’s highest honor: Best Developer.
It marks the fourth consecutive year the company has earned the title, reinforcing its place as one of the country’s most consistent and forward-looking real estate developers.
The company also claimed key awards for Best Luxury Developer and Best Sustainable Developer, thanks to a mix of innovative and environmentally conscious projects, including The Mall | NUSTAR in Cebu, work.able GBF Center 1 in Taguig, and The Victor at Bridgetowne in Quezon City.
These wins reflect RLC’s steady push toward creating premium developments that align with modern standards of sustainability and urban planning.
Highlighting the night was a special tribute to Lance Y. Gokongwei, chairman of Robinsons Land, who received the first-ever Life Achievement Award for his decades of leadership in the industry. Under his direction, RLC expanded aggressively into residential, commercial, and hospitality sectors, while making significant investments in renewable energy and sustainable construction.
Across its subsidiaries, RLC collected a wide range of recognitions. RLC Residences was recognized for residential developments like Sync and The Residences at The Westin Manila, while Robinsons Offices earned the title of Best Commercial Developer for its GBF Centers 1 & 2. Meanwhile, Robinsons Hotels and Resorts was awarded Best Operational Hospitality Portfolio, with its Fili Hotel Bridgetowne receiving an honour for its design and guest experience.
The company’s collaboration with Hongkong Land, The Velaris Residences North Tower, received the coveted Best Condo Development (Philippines) award, underscoring the property firm’s strength not only in stand-alone developments but also in high-profile partnerships.
The event also gathered developers from Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao.
Meanwhile, other major real estate players like Cebu Landmasters, Damosa Land, SM Prime and Aboitiz Land were also recognized for their regional development.
Cebu-based developer Johndorf Venture Corp. debuted at the awards this year, bagging various across its projects.
The awards also emphasized ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) initiatives. RLC Residences was honored for both Sustainable Design and Energy Efficiency, while the company’s corporate social responsibility arm, RLove by Robinsons Land Foundation, Inc., won the Social Impact Award for its work in community development.
As the PropertyGuru Philippines Property Awards heads into its 13th year, organizers say the growing focus on sustainable, smart, and regionally inclusive developments is a sign of how the country’s real estate industry is evolving.
Winners from this year’s awards will now move on to the 20th PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand Final in Bangkok this December, where they’ll compete with the region’s best. Jenniffer B. Austria
