The Outlook 2018 winners
Manila, Philippines--Lamudi, the Philippines’ leading online real estate platform, recently hosted The Outlook 2018 gala dinner and awards presentation at the Makati Shangri-La last November 15, 2018. In its second year, The Outlook 2018, co-presented by Philippine Daily Inquirer Property, once again recognized the best real estate developers and projects in the past year.
Lamudi Co-Founder and global CEO Kian Moini opened the evening with a major announcement--that Lamudi recently welcomed two new investors, leading global media companies Axel Springer SE and Ringier. According to Moini, “the majority of funding can and will be spent on growth given the company’s comfortable financial situation and a clear path to breakeven.”
Budget Secretary Benjamin Diokno delivered the evening’s first keynote, highlighting the country’s sound economic fundamentals and sustained investment grade rating.
Meanwhile, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Deputy Governor Diwa Guinigundo shone the spotlight on real estate as a key driver of economic growth--underscoring that the industry is far from overheating and that the central bank sees no evidence of asset price bubbles.
Lastly, Ambassador Jose Santiago L. Sta. Romana, Philippine Ambassador to China, discussed strengthening China-Philippine relations and the cross-border opportunities that have opened up, particularly in the property sector.
The keynote speeches followed into the awards segment of the evening. The awards were presented based on the extensive property seeker survey conducted by Lamudi.
The winning developers and projects are as follows:
CATEGORIES FOR VISAYAS AND MINDANAO
Casa Mira South by Cebu Landmasters, Inc. won Best House in Visayas and Mindanao. Jose Franco B. Soberano, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer received the award for Cebu Landmasters, Inc. The award was presented by (L-R) Lars Wittig, Country Manager of Regus; Christopher Lopez, Chief Commercial Officer of eCompare mo; Chris Nelson, Chairman of the British Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines; Cristina Romero, Lamudi Head of Account Management; and Aina Cruz, Lamudi Head of Brand.
CONDO
Best Affordable Condo of the Year 2018
● Amaia Land Corporation - Amaia Steps Mandaue
Best Premium Condo of the Year 2018
● Alveo Land Corporation - Solinea
HOUSE
Best House of the Year 2018
● Cebu Landmasters, Inc. - Casa Mira South
MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT
● Megaworld Corporation - Iloilo Business Park
CATEGORIES FOR LUZON
Avida Towers Asten by Avida Land Corporation won Best Premium Condo in Luzon for Trust & Reputation. Tess Tatco, Marketing Head and Yani Manuel, Marketing Manager received the award. The award was presented by (L-R) Angie de Silva, AVP for Foreclosed Properties, SSS; Leonardo Bruge, Deputy Director of ICCPI; Frances Nunag, The Outlook Director; Gilles Hage, Vice President for Commercial of Lamudi; and Michael Mccullough, Managing Director of KMC Savills.
Best Affordable Condo of the Year 2018
● For Amenities: Filinvest Land, Inc. - Sorrento Oasis
● For Investment Opportunity: C5 Mansions Development Corporation - Ridgewood Towers Premier
Best Premium Condo of the Year 2018
● For Customer Service: DMCI Homes, Inc. - Kai Garden Residences
● For Trust & Reputation of the Developer: Avida Land Corporation - Avida Towers Asten
Best Luxe Condo of the Year 2018
● For Customer Service: Federal Land, Inc. - Grand Hyatt Manila Residences
● For Location: Anchor Land Holdings, Inc.
HOUSE
Best Affordable House of the Year 2018
● Filinvest Land, Inc. - Claremont
Best Premium House of the Year 2018
● Brittany Corporation - Portofino Alabang
MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT
Best Mixed-Use Development of the Year 2018 - Luzon
● For Amenities & Location: Megaworld Corporation - McKinley Hill
● For Investment Opportunity: SM Prime Holdings, Inc. - SM Mall of Asia Complex
SPECIAL AWARDS
Miramonti Green Residences by Italpinas Development Corporation won Best Innovation Project. Atty. Jose D. Leviste III, President of Italpinas Development Corporation received the award. The award was presented by (L-R) Felipe Calderon, Asian Institute of Management Professor and Head of the Washington Sycip Graduate School of Business; Rey John Lorca, Chief Executive Officer of Lorcatecture Corporation; Anthony Rainelli, Head of Operations of Lamudi; Aileen Caravana-Gallinero, Head of People and Culture of Lamudi.
Best Green Project of the Year 2018
● Imperial Homes Corporation - Solana Verde
Best Innovation Project of the Year 2018
● Italpinas Development Corporation - Miramonti Green Residences
Personality of the Year 2018
● Mr. Jeffrey Lim - President & Executive Director of SM Prime Holdings, Inc.
GRAND AWARDS
BEST DEVELOPER
Best Boutique Developer of the Year 2018 - Visayas and Mindanao
● King Properties, Inc.
Best Boutique Developer of the Year 2018 - Luzon
● Primehomes Real Estate Development, Inc.
Best Developer of the Year 2018 - Visayas and Mindanao
● Megaworld Corporation
Best Developer of the Year 2018 - Luzon
● Ayala Land, Inc.
“We hope that The Outlook may continue to push all of us in the real estate industry to keep breaking barriers and raising the bar higher every chance we get. Hand-in-hand, I believe that through our collective efforts to achieve and do better every time, we can create a culture of excellence that will inspire everyone and elevate the industry,” said Lamudi Philippines CEO Bhavna Suresh in her closing speech.
For more information on The Outlook 2018, visit www.lamudi.com.ph/outlook2018.
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