Filinvest Innovation Parks Earn IFC Building Resilience Index A+ Rating: First-ever in Philippine Industrial Real Estate Sep 06, 2026 In Photo L-R: Benjamin Van der Auwera, Green and Resilient Building Regional Lead East Asia and the Pacific Islands, International Finance Corporation; Architect Klari Limdico, Sustainable Buildings Consultant, International Finance Corporation; Trevor Morrish-Hale, President and Chairman, Haskoning Philippines Inc.; Francis V. Ceballos, SVP, Head of Industrial Business, Filinvest Land; Marylene Labitan; Associate Director - Climate Resilience; Haskoning Philippines Inc.; Mark Lester Limbo, Project Development Manager, Filinvest Innovation Park; Lloyd Cunanan, Sr. Marketing Manager, Filinvest innovation Park In a landmark milestone for Philippine industrial real estate, Filinvest Land, Inc.’s Filinvest Innovation Parks across North and South Luzon have earned verified A+ Ratings under the Building Resilience Index (BRI) framework, an international initiative established by the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group. The globally recognized assessment covers the park's Ready-Built Factories, specifically Cluster 1 Units 1 to 5 at Filinvest Innovation Park New Clark City and Units 1 to 4 at Filinvest Innovation Park Ciudad de Calamba. Independently evaluated and verified on-site by Haskoning Philippines Inc., an IFC-accredited third-party verifier, these A+ ratings cement Filinvest Land, Inc.’s innovation parks as trailblazing industrial hubs – providing durable and resilient industrial facilities enabling growth across the strategic corridors of North and South Luzon. Filinvest Land, Inc.: Aggregating Economic Vitality Across Regional Corridors True to Filinvest Land’s core corporate mission of developing communities, powering economic growth, and contributing to nation-building, Filinvest Innovation Park serves as a central engine for commerce, industrial growth, and job creation. By establishing high-grade, resilient developments along the Luzon Economic Corridor—connecting Subic, Clark, Manila, and Batangas—Filinvest Land links vital supply networks, integrates regional trade, and solidifies the nation’s role in global supply chains for advanced semiconductors, artificial intelligence hardware, and high-tech manufacturing. “This Building Resilience Index A+ recognition is not merely a badge of completion; it serves as structural proof of permanent operational stability and guarantees that the economic momentum generated within the park remains uninterrupted, shielding local commerce and regional enterprise from climate-induced disruptions,” said Francis V. Ceballos, Filinvest Land SVP and Industrial Business Unit Head. Why Climate-Hardened Infrastructure Matters Human Security and Uninterrupted Livelihoods In a region frequently exposed to extreme climate events, physical damage to industrial facilities leads directly to production losses, job disruptions, and economic difficulty. By designing and constructing facilities to withstand environmental stresses, Filinvest Land protects the enterprises that provide primary income source of thousands of local workers. Resilience ensures that workers arrive at a secure facility and return home safely, preserving community stability even when neighboring infrastructure is tested. Operational Risk Mitigation for Tenant Operations For global enterprises managing tight production schedules, every hour of unplanned downtime carries severe financial and reputational consequences. The International Finance Corporation Building Resilience Index verification serves as an audited guarantee of continuity. Structural designs capable of withstanding winds up to 290 kilometers per hour, elevated site grading against flooding, automated fire defense systems, and redundant transport corridors mean that tenant inventory, expensive capital equipment, and daily logistics lines are protected against systemic operational shock. Capital Preservation and De-Risked Assets for Global Investors International capital seeking entry into Southeast Asian manufacturing requires long-term asset protection and predictable operational yields. Filinvest Land, Inc. eliminates structural uncertainty by offering an independently verified, climate-hardened operating base. This level of risk reduction directly translates to lower insurance premiums, protected property valuations, and seamless compliance with global environmental, social, and governance standards for institutional funds. Safeguard for National Economic Velocity When key industrial hubs halt operations, national export volumes decline and foreign direct investment confidence weakens. As a critical point along the Luzon Economic Corridor, Filinvest Innovation Park acts as a resilient economic shock absorber. Maintaining continuous operations protects national industrial output, reinforces trade reliability under international frameworks, and demonstrates that Philippine real estate can absorb global supply chain activity with institutional-grade security. Building a Resilient Future Together As Filinvest Land continues to expand its industrial footprint, the International Finance Corporation Building Resilience Index A+ Rating stands as a clear testament: Filinvest Land does not just build spaces; it creates lasting foundations where businesses thrive, communities stay secure, and regional economic corridors flourish for generations to come.
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