From boardrooms to communities, from the spaces people live andwork 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 pursuessustainable growth across its portfolio while creating long-term value for stakeholders.
Over the past year, the Filinvest Group earned over a hundred localand 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.”
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 wasreflected 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, EastWestBank (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 itsfocus 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 ExcellenceAwards, 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.
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 (MasterPlan 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 inthe 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.
Together, these recognitions reflect a shared standard across the Filinvest Group—principled leadership, thoughtful innovation, and acommitment to create lasting value—made possible by the people behind the work, every day.
