Filinvest Group Earns Multiple Awards in 2025, Shaped by 70 Years of Enabling Dreams

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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.

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.”

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.

EastWest representatives at the 2025 Asian Banking & Finance Awards in Singapore. In the photo (from L-R )are Carlo Mariano, Head of Regional Sales, Financial Markets Distribution Group; Gerald Abrogar, Head of Investment Banking; Ivy Uy, Head of Branch Banking Group; Jacqueline Fernandez, President; Martin Reyes, Head of Marketing and Cash Management; and Gio Cruz, Head of Corporate Sales, Cash Management.

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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