{
  "id": 9585882,
  "title": "Aboitiz earns top honors at 2026 Philippines Real Estate Awards",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/aboitiz-earns-top-honors-at-2026-philippines-real-estate-awards",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-24T16:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Philippine Star Business",
    "slug": "philippine-star-business",
    "url": "https://www.philstar.com/business/2026/09/25/2558673/aboitiz-earns-top-honors-2026-philippines-real-estate-awards"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "MANILA, Philippines — Aboitiz earned two prestigious awards at the 2026 Philippines Real Estate Awards. Aboitiz Economic Estates was named Best Industrial Developer, while Ajoya Cabanatuan was recognized as Best Masterplanned Development. These awards underscore Aboitiz's focus on developing economic estates and residential communities that foster long-term economic and community growth.\n\nAboitiz Economic Estates boasts a 2,000-hectare portfolio spread across Southern Luzon and Central Visayas. This portfolio has accommodated around 260 industrial locators and generated approximately 100,000 jobs. The company's offerings include the 1,100-hectare LIMA Estate in Batangas, the 63-hectare Mactan Economic Zone 2 Estate and the 540-hectare West Cebu Estate in Cebu, as well as the 384-hectare TARI Estate in Tarlac. Farrah Nina Mayol, senior assistant vice president for corporate communications and branding at Aboitiz Economic Estates, stated that the company's success is rooted in its commitment to industrial development, investing in infrastructure, creating jobs, and building comprehensive communities.\n\nIn contrast, Ajoya Cabanatuan is a 19-hectare masterplanned residential community operated by Aboitiz Land. This community seamlessly integrates housing, open spaces, greenbelts, pocket parks, and amenities. Walkways connect essential areas, such as the Town Plaza, promoting accessibility and walkability within the neighborhood. The homes, designed in collaboration with Buensalido+Architects, draw inspiration from Filipino architectural traditions, blending elements of the Bahay na Bato into modern residential designs.\n\nThese two awards highlight Aboitiz's efforts across its real estate portfolio, from industrial developments supporting businesses and employment to residential communities tailored to the needs of families and residents. Aboitiz Economic Estates operates as a developer and operator of smart and sustainable industrial-anchored townships, covering a 2,000-hectare area, housing 260 industrial locators, and generating over 100,000 jobs in Southern Luzon and Central Visayas. Aboitiz Land, the residential solutions division of the Aboitiz Group, collaborates closely with Aboitiz Economic Estates to create complete, future-ready communities across the Philippines.",
  "summary": "Aboitiz earned two top honors at the 2026 Philippines Real Estate Awards, with Aboitiz Economic Estates named Best Industrial Developer and Ajoya Cabanatuan recognized as Best Masterplanned Development.",
  "key_points": [],
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/real-estate-fund-deposits-sar-1-098-billion-for-september-housing",
        "published": "2026-09-24T11:30:07.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}