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.
The Outlook 2018 Winners
On 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.”
Iloilo Business Park by Megaworld Corporation won Best Mixed-Use Development in Visayas & Mindanao. Harold Geronimo, Senior Assistant Vice President and Head for Public Relations and Media Affairs received the award. The award was presented by (L-R) Chris Nelson, Chairman of the British Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines; Christopher Lopez, Chief Commercial Officer of eCompare mo; Jean de Castro, Chief Executive Officer of ESCA Incorporated; Lars Wittig, Country Manager of Regus; Cristina Romero, Lamudi Head of Account Management; and Aina Cruz, Lamudi Head of Brand.
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.
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.
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.
Mr. Jeffrey Lim, Executive Director and President of SM Prime Holdings, Inc. won Personality of the Year. Jose Mari Banzon, Executive Vice President of SM Development Corporation, received the award. The award was presented by (L-R) Bhavna Suresh, CEO of Lamudi Philippines; and Kian Moini, Co-Founder and CEO of Lamudi.
The winning developers and projects are as follows:
CATEGORIES FOR VISAYAS AND MINDANAO
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
CONDO
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
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.
