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Filinvest Land executives recognize top sellers of Team Mindanao following their historic 1H 2026 performance, leading FLI’s regional sales nationwide with 3.2 billion in YTD option sales.  Amidst a broader real estate landscape characterized by selective buyer sentiment, cautious new project launches, and tighter capital constraints across the Philippine property market, Filinvest Land, Inc. (FLI) has successfully bucked the industry trend for two consecutive quarters.  The company's residential business proved its market dominance by delivering a staggering 50% year-on-year surge in total reservation sales, reaching Php 12.5 billion for the first half of 2026. This phenomenal growth trajectory peaked in June with Php 3.7 billion in monthly sales—marking FLI’s highest monthly level since 2018.  The outperformance was heavily anchored on an aggressive, high-velocity monetization of ready-for-occupancy (RFO) inventory, which generated Php 6.8 billion during the period. By directly addressing the modern homebuyer's preference for immediate move-in flexibility and smart space utilization across key regional hubs in Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, Filinvest capitalized on resilient end-user demand, solidifying the residential sector as a high-velocity engine that continues to defy broader market headwinds.  Driven by these stellar residential results alongside robust performance across its commercial portfolios, Filinvest Land, Inc. delivered a powerful consolidated performance for the first half of 2026, posting total revenues of Php 12.57 billion—a 2.9% year-on-year increase—and pushing net income up 4.0% to Php 2.21 billion. 

As the Philippines firmly secures its upper-middle-income economic status, consumer behaviors across the country are undergoing a structural shift. Driven by expanded purchasing power and an increasing appetite for experiential leisure, the modern consumer is shifting focus away from traditional, transaction-based retail environments toward open-air, destination-driven lifestyle hubs. Capitalizing directly on this consumer transformation, Filinvest Land, Inc. (FLI) has unveiled a comprehensive evolution of its commercial retail platform, delivering standout financial returns and setting new benchmarks for regional tourism integration.    The Blueprint of Experiential Retail: Il Corso Cebu Nowhere is this retail transformation more evident than at Il Corso, Filinvest Malls’ flagship waterfront destination located in the South Road Properties (SRP) of Cebu. Embracing an open-air, coastal layout designed around communal spaces and lifestyle interaction, Il Corso recorded an exceptional 33% surge in visitor foot traffic following a series of strategic tenant and infrastructure upgrades.  To sustain this high-growth trajectory and maximize the Visayan economic expansion, FLI has initiated a landmark 18,518-square-meter expansion of Il Corso's retail and leisure footprint. This extensive development will introduce an array of premium casual dining brands, international specialty retail concepts, and dedicated entertainment zones curated specifically for the shifting tastes of the high-earning local population and incoming global travelers.  Note to Editors on Infrastructure Integration: Il Corso’s long-term commercial value is highly amplified by its placement along the newly operational Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (CBRT) system route. This transit-oriented connectivity guarantees seamless, low-friction access for commuters from the greater Cebu metropolitan area, directly accelerating foot traffic conversion.  “Our commercial strategy is built around anticipating where the consumer is going, not just where they are today,” said FLI’s commercial management team. “The upper-middle-income Filipino consumer demands distinct experiences, scenic value, and a sense of community. The extraordinary traffic growth at Il Corso and our broad 17% lift in leasing revenues prove that our investment in destination-driven, open-air, and highly connected retail centers aligns perfectly with the future of Philippine commerce.”  Catalyzing Regional Tourism Recognizing the intimate link between retail performance and regional tourism, Filinvest Malls is actively transforming Il Corso from a premium shopping venue into a full-scale maritime leisure hub. A primary driver of this strategy is the highly anticipated deployment of the Salty Cruise marine vessels, operating directly out of the development’s dedicated waterfront docks. The cruise will offer residents and tourists exclusive sunset tours and coastal leisure runs along the Mactan Channel, seamlessly bridging high-end waterfront dining with recreational maritime tourism.  By scaling up its footprint in prime regional growth corridors—including major current expansions across Central Luzon and key hubs in Mindanao—Filinvest Malls continues to establish the vital commercial infrastructure required to meet the aspirations of an economically empowered nation.

BUILDING SUCCESS: FLI key executives celebrate with the Mindanao sales team following a stellar first-half performance, gearing up for an even stronger finish.  Pushing past tough market challenges for the second consecutive quarter, Filinvest Land, Inc. (FLI) delivered a powerful performance in the first half of 2026. Backed by solid gains across both property sales and rental operations, total consolidated revenues rose 2.9% to Php 12.57 billion compared to the same period last year. Net income climbed 4.0% to Php 2.21 billion, highlighting the enduring strength of the company's diversified portfolio, disciplined execution, and expanding recurring income streams.  The standout highlight of the period was a remarkable rebound in sales activity. Total reservation sales surged 50% year-on-year, reaching Php 12.5 billion from January to June 2026. Momentum culminated in June, which recorded an impressive Php 3.7 billion—the company's highest monthly reservation level since 2018. This phenomenal growth was largely spearheaded by ready-for-occupancy (RFO) sales, which totaled Php 6.8 billion in the first half alone. Real estate revenues increased 3.3% to Php 7.72 billion, supported by the company’s strategic focus on monetizing RFO inventory and successfully answering buyers' preferences for immediately available properties.  "Our first-half results demonstrate Filinvest Land’s ability to translate demand into earnings through a disciplined, diversified business model," said Tristan Las Marias, President and CEO of Filinvest Land. "The strong pickup in reservation sales, particularly in RFO, reflects both improving buyer activity and the strength of our product offering across key markets."  Las Marias added, "At the same time, our leasing and recurring income businesses continue to provide stability and resilience, giving us a balanced platform for growth. As market conditions evolve, we remain focused on execution, capital efficiency, and capturing demand across our residential, commercial, and industrial segments."  The company's commercial and industrial leasing businesses continued to serve as powerful pillars of stability. The retail mall business sustained its robust momentum, with leasing revenues rising 12% to Php 1.47 billion as targeted asset enhancement initiatives and healthy tenant engagement successfully lifted mall occupancy to 81%. Meanwhile, office leasing revenues grew 2.4% to Php 2.54 billion, supported by an exceptional 100% renewal rate for all second-quarter lease expiries, underscoring the enduring reliability of FLI’s office portfolio. Complementing these gains, the industrial segment continues to capture robust demand, particularly through the 33-hectare mega lots at the Filinvest Innovation Park–New Clark City (FIP-NCC), as corporate occupiers aggressively secure strategic logistics and manufacturing hubs.