From boardrooms to communities, from the spaces people live and work in, to the services they rely on every day, the Filinvest Group’s work continues to be recognized—reflecting the collective strength of its businesses and the shared values that guide them.
With businesses
spanning real estate, banking, power and utilities, hospitality, sugar milling
and infrastructure, the Group
pursues sustainable growth
across its portfolio while creating long-term value for stakeholders.
Over the past year, the Filinvest
Group earned over a hundred
local and international awards for good
corporate governance, sustainability, and excellence in people, products, and
services.
"At the heart of every recognition is a shared
commitment to creating
opportunities that matter
to Filipinos and make a meaningful difference in their lives,” said
Rhoda A. Huang, President and CEO of Filinvest Development Corporation. “These
awards reflect the work of our people, and we are grateful for their sense of
purpose, which guides how we serve our customers and communities across
generations.”
Filinvest Wins Double at HR Asia Awards 2025. In the photo (from
L-R) are Bing Paraguas, FVP and Head of HR Strategy & COE of Filinvest
Group; Francis Gotianun, Director of FDC and FSVP of Filinvest Hospitality
Corp.; and Isabelle Gotianun Yap, Director of FDC and VP Chief
Strategy and Transformation Officer and Executive Director of EastWest receive
the Group’s awards for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, and Best Companies
to Work for in Asia –
Philippines Chapter.
Among the awards were those that underscore Filinvest’s continued investment in building
strong leaders and inclusive, value-driven workplaces.
The Group’s
focus on leadership and people development was reflected in multiple recognitions received by Filinvest
Development Corporation (FDC) from the likes of HR Excellence Awards, HR Asia
Awards, and topped with Stevie® Awards for Great Employers.
All four of the Group’s publicly
listed companies—FDC, EastWest
Bank (EWB), Filinvest REIT Corp. (FILT), and Filinvest Land, Inc. (FLI)—were among
the award recipients, including the Golden Arrow Awards from the Institute of
Corporate Directors (ICD), affirming the Group’s continued focus on
transparency, accountability, and ethical leadership.
In the power sector,
FDC Misamis Power
Corporation (FDC MPC) was recognized for its strong partnership with host communities
and industry stakeholders, earning multiple commendations from the PHIVIDEC
Industrial Authority, local schools, and civic institutions.
Wins from Banking
and Real Estate
Among its multiple awards, EastWest Bank was recognized for its focus on digital and consumer banking, earning Best Digital Ecosystem and Platform from The Asian Banker Philippine Awards—highlighting the Bank’s efforts to enhance customer experience through accessible, technology-driven solutions.
In real estate, Filinvest Land, Inc. (FLI) earned Developer of the Year from the FIABCI Philippines Property and Real Estate Excellence Awards, underscoring its leadership and consistency in the industry. FLI was also named Best Developer Visayas and Best Developer Mindanao by Dot Property Philippines, reflecting its strong regional presence and performance.
Filinvest representatives receive the ULI Asia Pacific Award for
Excellence at the ULI Summit in Bangkok. In the photo (from L–R) Belinda
Bentley, Managing Director of 9Springs and co-chair of this year’s awards;
Tracey San Pablo, Sr. Project Development Manager – Filinvest City; Bonna
Crisostomo, Sr. Project Development Manager – Priming and Innovation; and Chris Law, Founding Director
of Oval Partnership and co-chair of this year’s
competition.
Filinvest Alabang,
Inc. (FAI) won Best Residential Renovation at the Asia Pacific Property Awards
2025 for Fortune Hill (5-stars). FAI’s Our Lady of Lourdes Chapel was also
recognized at the prestigious 2025 Urban Land Institute (ULI) Asia Pacific
Awards for Excellence, earning the distinction of being the sole Philippine
winner. Additionally, FAI received Gold Awards from the FIABCI Philippines
Property and Real Estate Excellence Awards for the Our Lady of Lourdes Chapel
(Purpose-Built Category) and Filinvest City (Master Plan Category), highlighting Filinvest’s focus on
thoughtful, people-centered design.
Service Excellence Across
Hospitality
Filinvest’s hospitality portfolio took the global stage this past year, with Crimson Resort & Spa Mactan earning distinctions from the Condé Nast Johansens Awards for Excellence 2025 and inclusion in the Michelin Guide – Hotels, while Enye by Chef Chele Gonzales, located within the resort, was named a Michelin-Selected Restaurant—affirming the Group’s commitment to world-class hospitality and dining experiences.
Crimson Mactan Resort
and Spa Mactan’s
Enye by Chef Chele Gonzalez
received the prestigious Michelin Selection
2026 award. In the photo (from L–R) are Didier Belmonte, General Manager of
Crimson Resort and Spa Boracay; Chef Javier Amador of Enye; and James M.
Montenegro, Country Manager of Chroma Hospitality, received the award,
recognizing Enye’s evolving legacy in redefining luxury dining across the
Philippines.
Together, these
recognitions reflect a shared standard across the Filinvest Group—principled
leadership, thoughtful innovation, and a commitment to create lasting
value—made possible by the people behind the work, every day.
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