From creating blueprints and services to winning awards

Several Philippine enterprises and businesspeople received recognition at the 13th Asia Corporate Excellence & Sustainability (ACES) Awards.

Among the corporate awardees are Philippine companies in the property and real estate industries. They have trailblazed their way to success through their exemplary business capabilities.

More importantly, they have highlighted the importance of sustainability and serving communities for the greater good.

Cebu Landmasters, Inc.

Cebu Landmasters, Inc. (CLI) has made a mark in the Philippine real estate scene. A leading developer in the Visayas and Mindanao regions, CLI specializes in diverse projects, including residential, office, hotel, resort, and township developments.

What started in 2003 in Cebu City has grown into a company with more than 130 projects across 18 key areas in VisMin, with expansions planned for Luzon.

The company has also received multiple accolades from PropertyGuru’s Philippine Property Awards.

They received multiple recognitions from ACES in 2023, 2024, and 2025. In 2026, CLI received the Sustainability Rising Star Award.

CLI is regarded for its approach, combining master-planned development with consideration for sustainability and value creation.

As seen on the company’s official website, CLI follows a comprehensive Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycle:

• Materiality assessments
• Review of internal business processes, objectives, targets, and programs
• Preparation of corporate, departmental, and individual balanced scorecards
• Sustainability management/monitoring and reporting
• Continuing stakeholder engagement/developing sustainability culture
• Performance review (gap analysis and identification of areas for improvement)

CLI heavily considers greener spaces, energy and water efficiency, resilient designs, and partnerships with local businesses and talent when doing their jobs. They contribute not only to infrastructure development in their host communities, but also to local economic activity.

With the combination of strong governance, smart adherence to digital transformation, and diverse, continued portfolio growth, CLI has proven that its approach works throughout the country.

Megaworld

Real estate giant Megaworld Corporation has proven its significance in the Philippines. They operate 37 master-planned integrated township developments throughout the Philippines. These are strategically located in the country’s key economic corridors.

They have established business hubs, residential communities, and commercial districts. Their contributions to the real estate industry have made them a salient catalyst for the Philippines’ economic growth.

For Megaworld, expansion and grassroots engagement go hand in hand with development. At the company’s core lies a commitment to social stewardship and local community upliftment.

For instance, Megaworld Foundation utilizes a dedicated corporate social responsibility framework. This helps them create initiatives while keeping target communities in mind.

In doing so, they work with stakeholders such as local governments, non-profit organizations, and township host communities to implement its projects.

Some of their efforts include the following:

• Educational scholarship programs
• Healthcare access
• Disaster relief
• Environmental preservation

The real estate giant is also recognized for the work environment it has fostered. It values workforce well-being, talent development, and an inclusive work culture.

Megaworld Corporation’s dedication to its businesses, people, and the world at large has gained the attention of the business community. The company is among the big winners at the 13th ACES Awards.

The company received three recognitions this year:

• Industry Champions of the Year
• Inspiring Workplaces in Asia
• Community Initiative Award

These accolades reflect the company’s commitment to transparent corporate governance and alignment with long-term environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards.

First Oceanic Property Management, Inc.

First Oceanic Property Management, Inc. (FOPM) is one of the recipients of the Asia’s Leading MSMEs award at the 13th edition of the ACES Awards.

The company is known for their modernized property management approach. They integrate technology into end-to-end estate, residential, and office building management services.

By helping companies transition from traditional, paper-reliant services to digital processes, FOPM enables “operational accuracy, asset value enhancement, and seamless communication between property owners, residents, and management teams nationwide” (https://www.acesawards.com/).

Over time, the shift has reduced environmental impact, conserved paper, lowered logistical emissions, and eliminated operational waste.

Among those that powered FOPM’s corporate growth is its Integrated FOPM Automated Experience (iFAE) flagship platform.

Through this technology, property owners and tenants can manage their responsibilities remotely and in real time, from managing payments to making digital announcements.

Beyond their core services, FOPM also runs initiatives focused on neighborhood collaboration and small-scale entrepreneurship, such as its iFAE Experience Card (iFAE EC) and iDEALs digital marketplace solutions.

The recent ACES Awards recognition shows that adaptable service enterprises — those who can harness digital innovation and integrate it into their services — can influence and transform an industry.

As industries navigate the complexities of sustainability, leadership, and the workplace, CLI, Megaworld Corporation, and FOPM have shown that multiple possibilities exist.

They also showed what Filipinos are capable of: that we can trailblaze a path for the betterment not only of the Philippines but also of the world at large.