Filinvest Land Scales Up Il Corso Cebu as Upper-Middle-Income Growth Drives Experiential Retail Demand

L-R: Doms Leones (Regional Marketing Manager for Central Luzon), Jhoana Claridad (In-house Sales Associate for Bacolod), Dara Yuper (Project Development Specialist for Bacolod), Marene Cruz (Regional Marketing Support Supervisor for Central Luzon), Gerard Marcelo (Regional General Manager for Central Luzon), Jayson Rosales (Senior Residential Sales Performance Management Manager), Ar. Armando Casibang (Planning Head), Geraldine Caringal (Controllership Head), Aven Valderrama (Residential Business Unit Head), Will Serrano (Residential Sales and Marketing Group Head), Myra Salvador (Project Development Specialist for Central Luzon), Rickett Cruz (Residential Business Intelligence Head), Jayson Soriano (Loans Management and Funds Sourcing Senior Manager), Jeffrey Nisnisan (Area Head for Pampanga and Palawan), Louie Carandang (Regional General Manager for Visayas), Stephanie Hara (Residential Marketing Manager), Therese Maligon (Regional Marketing Manager for Visayas)  TAGUIG CITY, Philippines — August 20, 2026 — Filinvest Land, Inc. (FLI), one of the country’s leading real estate developers, secured three major titles at the 14th PropertyGuru Philippines Property Awards, led by its recognition as Best Large Scale Housing Developer.   Two Filinvest Land communities also earned regional honors. Claremont in Mabalacat, Pampanga was named Best Affordable Housing Development (Luzon), while Futura Homes Palm Estates in Talisay City, Negros Occidental won Best Housing Development (Visayas).  Together, the three awards recognize both the scale of Filinvest Land’s nationwide residential platform and the quality of the communities it develops for Filipino families. With residential developments across Luzon, the Visayas, and Mindanao, the company brings attainable homes closer to regional growth centers and economic opportunities.  “These awards reinforce our belief that making homeownership more accessible is about more than building houses. It is about creating communities where families can live comfortably, build their futures, and stay connected to opportunities. We are proud that our developments across Luzon and the Visayas are helping bring that vision to more Filipino families,” said Tristan Las Marias, President and CEO of Filinvest Land, Inc.  The Best Large Scale Housing Developer award recognizes the breadth of Filinvest Land’s residential presence and its ability to address the varied housing needs of Filipino families across the country. Through developments located near emerging economic corridors, its smart-value Futura brand, and flexible financing options, Filinvest Land continues to make quality homeownership attainable for more buyers.  In Central Luzon, Claremont provides families with an accessible first-home option near the Clark economic zone. Its location in Mabalacat, Pampanga connects residents to one of the country’s growing employment and investment corridors while offering a secure, family-oriented community environment.  In the Visayas, Futura Homes Palm Estates offers comfortable and connected living within a 51-hectare master-planned township in Talisay City, Negros Occidental. The community combines open spaces and modern conveniences with access to Bacolod City and the Bacolod-Silay International Airport.  The recognitions affirm Filinvest Land’s commitment to developing communities that connect Filipino families to better living and greater opportunities. Through its broader portfolio of residential communities, townships, industrial parks, and commercial centers, the company continues to help shape vibrant local economies and build the Filipino dream.  Filinvest Land received three titles at the 14th PropertyGuru Philippines Property Awards: Best Large Scale Housing Developer; Best Affordable Housing Development (Luzon) for Claremont; and Best Housing Development (Visayas) for Futura Homes Palm Estates.

Capitalizing on a rapidly normalizing retail environment where consumer foot traffic and discretionary spending have rebounded past pre-pandemic thresholds, Filinvest Land, Inc. (FLI)’s mall leasing business has cemented its transition into a high-growth revenue pillar.  For the first half of 2026, mall leasing revenues expanded by 12% to reach Php 1.47 billion. This growth is underpinned by a broader national shift toward suburban retail hubs and experiential lifestyle destinations. Through targeted asset enhancement initiatives, curated dining and wellness tenant mixes, and surging regional foot traffic—exemplified by flagship destinations like Festival Mall in Alabang and Il Corso in Cebu—portfolio-wide occupancy successfully scaled to 81%. Filinvest Malls continue to prove that strategically master-planned lifestyle centers outpace standard commercial spaces by blending community interaction with premier retail experiences.  Anchored by this flourishing commercial leasing momentum and strong residential sales, Filinvest Land, Inc. achieved a stellar consolidated performance for the first half of 2026, recording total revenues of Php 12.57 billion (up 2.9%) and an improved net income of Php 2.21 billion, marking a 4.0% growth year-on-year. 

In Photo: Northgate Cyberzone Buildings at Filinvest City    Navigating a shifting office landscape where corporate occupiers increasingly prioritize green building certifications, operational efficiency, and hybrid-compatible layouts, Filinvest Land, Inc. (FLI)’s office leasing portfolio continues to deliver unyielding institutional reliability.  Backed by prime Grade-A developments across key central business districts and growth corridors, the office segment provided a sturdy foundation for Filinvest’s recurring income base through the first half of 2026. Maintaining high occupancy rates and exceptional tenant retention, the office business reinforces the company's balanced growth strategy—effectively cushioning broader market vacancy shifts with steady, long-term cash flows.  Fueled by the steady contributions of its office and recurring income streams coupled with robust residential revenues, Filinvest Land, Inc. closed out the first half of 2026 with a robust financial performance, reaching Php 12.57 billion in total consolidated revenues and a net income of Php 2.21 billion, up 4.0% year-on-year.