The Aboitiz Group is moving toward the full functional integration of its real estate units, Aboitiz Land and Aboitiz Economic Estates (AEE), under a single strategic leadership to deliver a unified portfolio of residential, commercial, and industrial developments.
The two business units now operate under the direction of president and chief executive Rafael Fernandez de Mesa. While they remain legally distinct, they “function as one,” sharing a unified management committee and strategic direction, said Aboitiz Land senior assistant vice president for customer and reputation management Nina Mayol.
The integration is expected to strengthen the business by embedding residential components within the economic estates rather than dispersing them across different regions.
“We look forward to the integration of the full real estate offering. Aboitiz Land brings residential expertise, while Aboitiz Economic Estates leads in industrial and commercial development. Together, we now offer a complete spectrum of real estate solutions,” Mayol said.
The group’s core strategy remains the development of industry-anchored townships, with AEE continuing as the larger business unit in terms of scale and value.
Aboitiz Land’s future developments, including houses and lots, vertical residences and workforce housing, will be positioned inside the estates to serve locators and employees. Existing residential projects in Central Luzon, South Luzon and Cebu will continue as legacy developments.
“We’re planning more estate-based housing similar to the villages at Lima, including dormitories for workers to reduce long commutes and provide better living conditions,” Mayol said.
Brand alignment is also underway, with Aboitiz Economic Estates set to become the unified name for the group’s estate portfolio as legacy AIC branding is phased out.
AEE vice president and head of commercial strategy Monica Tajano, who leads commercial strategy across both Aboitiz Land and Aboitiz Economic Estates, said the integration follows a challenging but defining year for the estates organization.
“2025 was not an easy year. It asked a lot of us. But what makes me deeply grateful is how this team showed up, with resilience, professionalism, and an unwavering sense of purpose. We are creating ecosystems where industries and people thrive,” Tajano said.
Tajano said their shared mission is to strengthen the Philippines’ position as a compelling investment destination by building world-class ecosystems where businesses “don’t just operate—they grow, innovate, and stay for the long term.”
“Our economic estates today are home to over 260 global companies and more than 100,000 direct jobs. But more than the numbers, what truly matters are the lives changed, the communities strengthened, and the futures quietly made more secure because of the work we do every day,” she said.
