<p><img alt="Aerial view of Hong Kong skyscrapers at night from the rooftop bar of The Hennessy in Wan Chai. Benny Marty/Shutterstock" src="/documents/10204/0/shutterstock_543483505-compressor.jpg/5d9fff7d-fdae-42b0-b4c1-2aff22daf074?t=1526551670546" style="width: 1000px; height: 667px;" />The US, let alone New York City,&nbsp;still has the most number of billionaires in the world, but one Asian city is coming for the stateside megalopolis' status.</p> <p>Hong Kong now has 93 billionaires to New York City’s 103, according to the latest Billionaire Census by <a href="https://www.wealthx.com" target="_blank">Wealth-X</a>.</p> <p>New York City only added one billionaire year-on-year in 2017, compared with 21 in Hong Kong, the most addition of billionaires to any major city. &nbsp;</p> <p>“The robust expansion of Hong Kong’s billionaire population,” Wealth-X said in its report, “was driven by a strong domestic economic performance, the upturn in global financial markets (reflecting the region’s status as one of the world’s largest financial centers) and enhanced trade and investment links with mainland China.”</p> <p>It marks a rapid turnaround from 2016 when a falling stock market resulted in a major slash in billionaire count for the Chinese SAR.</p> <p><a href="http://property-report.com/detail/-/blogs/what-homes-you-can-get-for-your-money-in-bangkok-and-hong-ko-1" target="_blank"><strong>More:&nbsp;Should you invest in luxury Bangkok digs or a basic Hong Kong apartment?</strong></a></p> <p>The US now has 680 out of the 2,754 billionaires around the world. This puts it above second-placer China with 338.</p> <p>Even though America dominated the billionaire conversation — the country has 34 percent of total billionaire wealth — six of the top 10 billionaire countries recorded faster growth than the US in their respective billionaire populations.</p> <p>They were led by mainland China and India, among others, with an upswing in their billionaire populaces of 35.7 percent and 29.2 percent, respectively. Hong Kong, considered as a country, registered a 29.2 percent increase. US billionaire count meanwhile recorded a growth of 9.7 percent.</p> <p>Asia’s billionaire populace now stands at 784 individuals, surpassing North America with 727 for the first time.</p> <p>Most of the world’s billionaires made their primary industry focus on the finance, banking and investment sector (413 billionaires), followed closely by industrial conglomerates (380 billionaires).</p> <p>Real estate was the third-largest industry sector with 173 billionaires, “underlining the wealth creation opportunities generated by the global trend towards urbanization – not only across the emerging world but also in most major cities in North America, Europe and Australasia,” the report noted.</p> <p>Total billionaire wealth around the world rose 24 percent to USD9.2 trillion.</p> <p><em>Top 9 billionaire cities, Wealth-X Billionaire Census 2018:</em></p> <p>1. New York City</p> <p>2. Hong Kong</p> <p>3. San Francisco</p> <p>4. Moscow</p> <p>5. London</p> <p>6. Beijing</p> <p>7. Singapore</p> <p>8. Dubai</p> <p>9. Mumbai and Shenzhen</p>

<p><img alt="Escalating land prices mean Bangkok buildings are getting higher. Image: Prasit Rodphan/Shutterstock" src="/documents/10204/0/bkk+sky.jpg/f2740619-fe8c-481f-8b10-e0138228088c?t=1526381852928" style="width: 1000px; height: 667px;" />Bangkok's property market is going from strength-to-strength, according to DDproperty’s latest Property Index.</p> <p>The Thai capital has displayed price growth with an eight-point increase from 205 to 213 in the first quarter of 2018. This growth is on the back of an improving economic outlook and an expected increase in Gross Domestic Product (GDP) this year to 4.2 percent (up 0.3 percent y-o-y), and in part due to the rising cost of developing projects in the popular but densely built-up areas in Bangkok.</p> <p>The Index has jumped by 213 percent in the last three years, fuelled by hot land prices which has meant that affordable residential developments are being pushed further from the city centre, most commonly along mass transit extension lines.</p> <p>“The sophistication of Bangkok’s property market is more apparent now than ever,” said Kamolpat Swaengkit, Country Manager for DDproperty. “As values continue to move upwards, property’s reputation as a valuable investment asset strengthens further. Developers are therefore taking note and it is no wonder that the year has welcomed joint ventures between local and foreign developers eyeing potential across the city. They have become a lot more selective on the kinds of projects they work on, with the focus on building the ‘right’ property for the location and ensuring it is suited to its target audience. We have seen a real shift in the market with this renewed attention to detail.”</p> <p><a href="http://property-report.com/detail/-/blogs/inside-thai-architects-plans-to-make-bangkok-even-green-3"><strong>More: Inside Thai architects' plans to make Bangkok greener</strong></a></p> <p>Surging land prices have also accounted for a<span style="font-family: &quot;bentonsans cond&quot;; font-size: 17px;">&nbsp;significant growth in vertical living, with&nbsp;89 percent of new supply coming&nbsp;from condominiums with hundreds of units. This building class is&nbsp;increasingly popular among developers due to better profit opportunities compared with landed houses.&nbsp; The central district&nbsp;</span>Watthana claims t<span style="font-family: &quot;bentonsans cond&quot;; font-size: 17px;">he highest&nbsp;volume of new condos, accounting for 23 percent of all condo supply, followed by Klongtoey and Ratchathewi.</span></p> <p>The report cites infrastructure as being a pivotal influence to future values, with the government continuing to inject capital into mass transit networks which opens up new corners on Bangkok. “Nowhere is this more apparent than Chatuchak, a district that continues to lead the pack. Here our Index shows growth of 10 percent since the last quarter of 2017, and an eye-watering 80 percent over the last three years. The extension of the BTS Green Line is the primary catalyst for such rapid price appreciation,” Mrs. Kamolpat explained.</p> <p>Read the full DDproperty Property Index <a href="https://www.ddproperty.com/insights/ddproperty-property-index-q1-2018-242">here</a>.</p>

<p><img alt="Winners and Highly Commended companies of the 2018 PropertyGuru Philippines Property Awards held in Metro Manila" src="/documents/10204/0/PPA+2018_Winners+and+Highly+Commended.jpg/e29ef32b-12dd-4bb7-bc10-7243dc11f70e?t=1526368029181" style="width: 740px; height: 416px;" /></p> <p>It was another successful year for the 2018 PropertyGuru Philippines Property Awards, presented by Kohler, after the exclusive unveiling of Winners and Highly Commended companies during its gala dinner celebration on Friday (11 May 2018) at the Fairmont Makati ballroom.</p> <p>Megaworld Corporation, two-time winner of the coveted Best Developer award, defends its title for a third year in a row, becoming the first company in the Philippines to achieve this feat in the prestigious Asia Property Awards series.</p> <p>Overall the Dr Andrew Tan-led conglomerate won six golden trophies and three commendations for Megaworld, and subsidiaries Suntrust Properties, Global-Estates Resorts Inc. (GERI), and Empire East, the last collecting the Special Recognition in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).</p> <h3>Quality and smart townships</h3> <p>&nbsp;“Megaworld Corporation continues its winning streak as the country’s best developer for a third consecutive year by launching and developing more quality and smart townships than its peers,” said the independent judging panel.</p> <p>“To date, the company boasts more than 700 residential, commercial and mixed-use projects, including 22 townships and integrated lifestyle communities throughout the archipelago, which help distribute the wealth not only in the capital, but especially in the provinces, where its pioneering ‘iTownships’ are expected to provide growth and sustainability well into the future.”</p> <p>Among the company’s haul include two new awards for Township Development and Township Architectural Design, which went to Iloilo Business Park and Uptown Bonifacio, respectively.</p> <p><img alt="Independent judging panel chairman Dr Jaime A. Cura, PhD presents the Best Developer gong to Megaworld Corporation's SVP Kevin Tan and COO Lourdes T. Gutierrez-Alfonso" src="/documents/10204/0/PPA+2018_Head+judge+Dr+Jaime+A.+Cura+PhD+presents+Megaworld+Corporation+the+Best+Developer+award.jpg/de21b687-d824-4584-beda-b6ce5d9356cd?t=1526368132656" style="width: 740px; height: 493px;" /></p> <p>Meanwhile, The Podium Complex by SM Keppel Land Inc. swept all the eight categories it was nominated for, including Best Retail Development, Best Office Development (Manila) and Best Mixed Use Development.</p> <p>In addition, the recently revamped The Podium complex took home the prizes for Best Green and Best Universal Design Development for making the entire development accessible to visitors regardless of age, size, ability or disability.</p> <p>Regional developers also ended the evening with several awards. ArthaLand Corporation won the second highest award for Best Boutique Developer and the Special Recognition in Sustainable Development, whilst its Cebu Lavana Land Corporation subsidiary earned the Best Office Development (Cebu) crown.&nbsp;</p> <h3>Expanding the scope</h3> <p>Other notable provincial winners include three-time awardees AppleOne Mactan and Grand Land, whilst new entrants such as Grand Taipan and the tandem of Canyon Estates Incorporated/G2 Global Incorporated each won an award.</p> <p>An array of special awards was presented as well, such as the Special Recognition for Public Facility for Terminal 2 of the Mactan Cebu International Airport (MCIA) by GMR-Megawide Cebu Airport Corporation (GMCAC) consortium. The new special award expands the scope of the programme to recognise the role of the government and public entities in the built environment.</p> <p>Meanwhile, Robbie Antonio, founder and CEO of Revolution Precrafted – the fastest company to reach first unicorn startup status in Southeast Asia – was honoured as the <a href="http://www.property-report.com/detail/-/blogs/robbie-antonio-bags-2018-philippines-real-estate-personality-of-the-year-awa-3" target="_blank">2018 Philippines Real Estate Personality of the Year</a> for changing the concept of prefabricated, luxury homebuilding not only in the Philippines, but also in the biggest markets around the world.</p> <p>Antonio aims to "democratise design" by creating design-forward, limited edition precrafted homes, pavilions and other related structures, and making them more accessible to the masses through more competitive costs.</p> <p><img alt="2018 Philippines Real Estate Personality of the Year, Robbie Antonio of Revolution Precrafted, was introduced by PropertyGuru COO Jeremy Williams" src="/documents/10204/0/PPA+2018_Robbie+Antonio+with+PropertyGuru+COO+Jeremy+Williams.jpg/97e6b02f-e5a9-4460-87fc-7d5abcd84eee?t=1526368143941" style="width: 740px; height: 493px;" /></p> <p>Hari V. Krishnan, CEO, PropertyGuru Group, said: “Congratulations to the Winners and Highly Commended companies in the Philippines. PropertyGuru applauds their contributions that help transform the fast-growing local property sector and increase the profile of underserved regional destinations. We are proud of their achievements and innovations, especially in green, sustainable and township development. We are happy to be able to do our bit in educating more Filipinos about the best real estate projects available that will meet or surpass their needs and expectations.”</p> <p>Terry Blackburn, founder and managing director of the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards, said at the gala dinner: “The Philippines continues to be a very special market for us. It is a diverse, exciting, fast-growing real estate market that is welcoming to foreign investors, and market conditions&nbsp;are&nbsp;the same today as they were&nbsp;in 2013 when we started the local awards programme. Although driven by local giants, it is the open and welcoming business environment that allows new entrants, large and small, to thrive.”</p> <h3>Increased responsibility</h3> <p>Blackburn added that business opportunities “must go hand in hand with increased responsibility to the environment, to the community and to your employees” as the Awards continue to celebrate companies with outstanding CSR and sustainable development initiatives.</p> <p>The 2018 PropertyGuru Philippines Property Awards was supported by platinum sponsor Kohler; official media broadcaster ANC, the ABS-CBN News Channel; official newspaper The Philippine STAR; official supplier TITANIA Wine Cellar Inc.; media partners Hoppler and PropertyGuru Property Report; supporting association British Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines; and official supervisor BDO Roxas Cruz Tagle and Co. led by chairman and managing partner Michael Roxas.</p> <p>The independent judging panel was led by chairman Dr Jaime A. Cura, vice-chairman of The RGV Group of Companies. Cura was joined on the judging panel by: Abelardo M. Tolentino Jr (President &amp; CEO, Aidea Philippines); Carlo Cordaro (President &amp; CEO, Atelier A); Christophe Vicic (Country Head, Jones Lang LaSalle Philippines); Cyndy Tan Jarabata (President, TAJARA Leisure &amp; Hospitality Group Inc.); Jean Jacquelyn Nathania A. de Castro (CEO, Esca Incorporated); Luis Enrique T. Mangosing (CEO, Metro Development Managers Inc.); Monique Cornelio Pronove (CEO, Pronove Tai International Property Consultants; and Ramon Fernando D. Rufino (Co-President, The Net Group, and chairman, Urban Land Institute Philippines).</p> <p><a href="http://www.property-report.com/detail/-/blogs/winners-list-2018-propertyguru-philippines-property-award-9" target="_blank"><strong>More: The Winners list of the 2018 PropertyGuru Philippines Property Awards</strong></a></p>

<p><img alt="Newly elected Prime Minister of Malaysia Mahathir Mohamad delivers his speech during the Pakatan Harapan meeting in Shah Alam. Aizuddin Saad/Shutterstock " src="/documents/10204/0/shutterstock_788407228-compressor.jpg/811eff04-a16a-4286-a4d5-8a3c2534936b?t=1526022804484" style="width: 1000px; height: 667px;" />Mahathir Mohamad prevailed over Prime Minister Najib Razak in the hotly contested Malaysian general elections Wednesday, a win that could undercut growing Chinese influence over the country’s infrastructure&nbsp;and property developments.</p> <p>The 92-year-old statesman&nbsp;told reporters gathered Thursday in Kuala Lumpur that he would review deals struck with mainland China under the Najib administration.&nbsp;</p> <p>Mahathir, who had served as prime minister from 1981 to 2003, marked his campaign trail with opposition to enormous&nbsp;Chinese investments filing inside the country by way of Beijing's&nbsp;Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).</p> <p>“We have no problem with [BRI], except of course we would not like to see too many warships in this area because (a) warship attracts other warships,” he said, per <a href="https://www.reuters.com/article/us-malaysia-election-china/malaysia-may-renegotiate-some-deals-with-china-mahathir-idUSKBN1IB0JZ" target="_blank">Reuters</a>.</p> <p>Chinese investment commitments flourished under the Najib rule, with Malaysia securing USD34.2 billion of BRI-related infrastructure projects, according to a Nomura report in April.</p> <p>Mahathir’s stunning win effectively caps the six-decade-long reign&nbsp;of Prime Minister Najib Razak’s Barisan Nasional&nbsp;party.</p> <p><a href="http://property-report.com/detail/-/blogs/what-the-general-elections-spell-for-chinese-investment-in-malaysian-proper-1" target="_blank"><strong>More:&nbsp;What the general elections spell for Chinese investment in Malaysian property</strong></a></p> <p>Mahathir is <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2018/05/10/malaysia-election-may-hit-china-belt-and-road-infrastructure-projects.html" target="_blank">widely expected to renegotiate</a> the BRI deal with China Communications Construction to build the USD13-billion, 688-kilometre-long East Coast Rail Link in peninsular Malaysia.</p> <p>Another likely bone of contention is the&nbsp;vast&nbsp;private residential development&nbsp;by a Chinese developer&nbsp;in the state of Johor, a project&nbsp;that Mahathir previously deemed unaffordable for ordinary Malaysians.&nbsp;</p> <p>For property onlookers however,&nbsp;Chinese investors and non-investment property buyers alike could still find Malaysian opportunities under the new government.</p> <p>“At this date so soon after the election, it seems many Chinese buyers have been infected with the general Malaysian feeling of optimism,” said Carrie Law, CEO of Juwai.com, a top Chinese property portal. “They believe that, under the new government, the country will continue to be well-managed and to benefit from strong economic growth. The new government promises stricter government oversight and more transparency.”</p> <p>Juwai.com expects Chinese investment in Malaysian property to continue rising, with acquisitions at least doubling by 2025. Chinese buyer inquiries on Malaysian property in the first three months of 2018 were 102.8 percent higher than a year before, with inquiries already soaring 121 percent year-on-year in April, Juwai.com data showed.&nbsp;</p> <p>“As long as any uncertainty persists, some Chinese buyers will hold back. But the overall package of visa, home-buying, and education policies in Malaysia remains very appealing,” she added.</p>

<p align="center"><img alt="" src="/documents/10204/0/PPA-2018_Winners_Artwork-compressor.jpg/3f5fd8b5-e616-47ab-b2f2-f51e3eee2bb7?t=1526057778000" style="width: 1000px; height: 704px;" /></p> <p>Megaworld Corporation won Best Developer – its third in succession – at the&nbsp;<span style="text-align: -webkit-center;">2018 gala dinner of the 6th PropertyGuru Philippines Property Awards, presented by Kohler, held</span><span style="text-align: -webkit-center;">&nbsp;on Friday (11 May 2018) at the Fairmont Makati ballroom.</span>&nbsp;</p> <p>The Dr Andrew Tan-led&nbsp;becomes&nbsp;the first company in the Philippines to win the coveted honour for three consecutive years. It earned a total of six&nbsp;golden trophies, including&nbsp;two new township honours, as well as the&nbsp;Special Recognition in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) for affiliate Empire East.</p> <p>&nbsp;“This award is for all the hardworking men and women&nbsp;of Megaworld Corporation and our subsidiaries," said Kevin Tan, senior vice president at Megaworld.</p> <p>SM Keppel Land Inc. made a grand slam by winning in&nbsp;eight categories – the most wins for any developer this year –&nbsp;including Best Retail Development, Best Office Development (Manila), Best Mixed Use Development and Best Green Development for the&nbsp;revamped The Podium complex in Ortigas Centre.</p> <p>Notable winners include best boutique developer&nbsp;ArthaLand Corporation, and multiple awardees&nbsp;AppleOne Mactan and Grand Land,&nbsp;and the tandem of Canyon Estates Incorporated/G2 Global Incorporated each won an award.</p> <p>Robbie Antonio, founder and CEO of Revolution Precrafted –&nbsp;the Philippines' first unicorn startup – was honoured by PropertyGuru as the Philippines Real Estate Personality of the Year. Antonio's firm has recently signed up with Megaworld Corporation to supply prefabricated&nbsp;designer construction materials for a township project.</p> <h3><strong>THE COMPLETE WINNERS AND HIGHLY COMMENDED LIST</strong></h3> <h3>6th PropertyGuru Philippines Property Awards 2018</h3> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong><u>DEVELOPER AWARDS</u></strong></p> <p><strong>Best Developer</strong></p> <p>WINNER: Megaworld Corporation</p> <p><strong>Best Boutique Developer</strong></p> <p>WINNER: ArthaLand Corporation</p> <p>HIGHLY COMMENDED: Grand Land Inc.</p> <p><strong>Special Recognition in CSR</strong></p> <p>WINNER: Empire East</p> <p><strong>Special Recognition in Sustainable Development</strong></p> <p>WINNER: ArthaLand Corporation</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong><u>DEVELOPMENT AWARDS</u></strong></p> <p><strong>Best Luxury Condo Development (Metro Manila)</strong></p> <p>WINNER: Trump Tower at Century City by Century Properties Group Inc.</p> <p>HIGHLY COMMENDED: The Albany by Megaworld Corporation</p> <p>HIGHLY COMMENDED: The Imperium at Capitol Commons by Ortigas &amp; Company</p> <p><strong>Best High End Condo Development (Metro Manila)</strong></p> <p>WINNER: Portico by Alveo Land</p> <p><strong>Best Mid End Condo Development (Metro Manila)</strong></p> <p>WINNER: The Residences at Commonwealth by Century by Century Properties Group Inc.</p> <p>HIGHLY COMMENDED: The Rochester by Empire East</p> <p><strong>Best Affordable Condo Development (Metro Manila)</strong></p> <p>WINNER: Suntrust Shanata by Suntrust Properties, Inc. of Megaworld Corporation</p> <p><strong>Best Luxury Condo Development (Cebu)</strong></p> <p>WINNER: The Residences at the Sheraton Cebu Mactan Resort by AppleOne Mactan, Inc. (AMI)</p> <p>HIGHLY COMMENDED: 38 Park Avenue by Cebu Landmasters</p> <p><strong>Best High End Condo Development (Cebu)</strong></p> <p>WINNER: Grand Residences Cebu by Grand Land Inc.</p> <p><strong>Best Affordable Condo Development (Cebu)</strong></p> <p>WINNER: Amani Grand Mactan, Cebu by Grand Land Inc.</p> <p><strong>Best Housing Development (Cebu)</strong></p> <p>WINNER: Casa Mira South by Cebu Landmasters</p> <p><strong>Best Condo Development (Resort)</strong></p> <p>WINNER: Canyon de Boracay Premiere by Canyon Estates Incorporated / G2 Global Incorporated</p> <p>HIGHLY COMMENDED: Canyon Woods Residences by Canyon Estates Incorporated / G2 Global Incorporated</p> <p><strong>Best Township Development</strong></p> <p>WINNER: Iloilo Business Park by Megaworld Corporation</p> <p><strong>Best Office Development (Manila)</strong></p> <p>WINNER: The Podium West Tower by SM Keppel Land Inc.</p> <p>HIGHLY COMMENDED: Aseana Three by D.M. Wenceslao &amp; Associates, Inc</p> <p>HIGHLY COMMENDED: The Sites Entreprise Plaza by Alveo Land</p> <p>HIGHLY COMMENDED: Unioil Tower by Exquadra, Inc.</p> <p><strong>Best Office Development (Cebu)</strong></p> <p>WINNER: Cebu Exchange by Cebu Lavana Land Corporation (a subsidiary of ArthaLand Corporation)</p> <p>HIGHLY COMMENDED: Latitude Corporate Center by Cebu Landmasters</p> <p><strong>Best BPO Office Development </strong></p> <p>WINNER: Unioil Tower by Exquadra, Inc.</p> <p>HIGHLY COMMENDED: Cebu Exchange by Cebu Lavana Land Corporation (a subsidiary of ArthaLand Corporation)</p> <p><strong>Best Retail Development </strong></p> <p>WINNER: The Podium by SM Keppel Land Inc.</p> <p><strong>Best Hotel Development </strong></p> <p>WINNER: Twin Lakes Hotel by Global-Estates Resorts Inc. by Megaworld Corporation</p> <p>HIGHLY COMMENDED: Canyon de Boracay Premiere by Canyon Estates Incorporated / G2 Global Incorporated</p> <p><strong>Best Hotel Development (Cebu)</strong></p> <p>WINNER: Dusit Princess – Grand Tower Cebu by Grand Land Inc.</p> <p>HIGHLY COMMENDED: Citadines Cebu City by Cebu Landmasters</p> <p><strong>Best Mixed Use Development</strong></p> <p>WINNER: The Podium Complex by SM Keppel Land Inc.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong><u>DESIGN AWARDS</u></strong></p> <p><strong>Best Luxury Condo Architectural Design</strong></p> <p>WINNER: The Imperium at Capitol Commons by Ortigas &amp; Company</p> <p>HIGHLY COMMENDED: The Residences at the Sheraton Cebu Mactan Resort by AppleOne Mactan, Inc. (AMI)</p> <p>HIGHLY COMMENDED: The Sharp Clark Hills by Posco</p> <p><strong>Best Condo Architectural Design&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </strong></p> <p>WINNER: Verano Greenhills by Grand Taipan</p> <p><strong>Best Condo Interior Design</strong></p> <p>WINNER: The Residences at the Sheraton Cebu Mactan Resort by AppleOne Mactan, Inc. (AMI)</p> <p>HIGHLY COMMENDED: Verano Greenhills by Grand Taipan</p> <p><strong>Best Township Architectural Design</strong></p> <p>WINNER: Uptown Bonifacio by Megaworld Corporation</p> <p><strong>Best Office Architectural Design</strong></p> <p>WINNER: The Podium West Tower by SM Keppel Land Inc.</p> <p>HIGHLY COMMENDED: Cebu Exchange by Cebu Lavana Land Corporation (a subsidiary of ArthaLand Corporation)</p> <p><strong>Best Retail Architectural Design</strong></p> <p>WINNER: The Podium by SM Keppel Land Inc.</p> <p>HIGHLY COMMENDED: Festive Walk Mall by Megaworld Corporation</p> <p><strong>Best Landscape Architectural Design</strong></p> <p>WINNER: The Podium Complex by SM Keppel Land Inc.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong><u>SPECIAL AWARDS</u></strong></p> <p><strong>Best Universal Design Development</strong></p> <p>WINNER: The Podium Complex by SM Keppel Land Inc.</p> <p><strong>Best Green Development</strong></p> <p>WINNER: The Podium Complex by SM Keppel Land Inc.</p> <p><strong>Special Recognition for Public Facility</strong></p> <p>WINNER: Terminal 2 of the Mactan Cebu International Airport (MCIA) by GMR-Megawide Cebu Airport Corporation (GMCAC)</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong><u>BEST OF THE PHILIPPINES AWARDS</u></strong></p> <p><strong>Best Condo Development (Philippines)</strong></p> <p>WINNER: The Residences at the Sheraton Cebu Mactan Resort by AppleOne Mactan, Inc. (AMI)</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong><u>PUBLISHER’S CHOICE</u></strong></p> <p><strong>Philippines Real Estate Personality of the Year</strong></p> <p>WINNER: Robbie Antonio, Founder &amp; CEO, Revolution Precrafted</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>For more information email <a href="mailto:awards@propertyguru.com">awards@propertyguru.com</a> or visit <a href="http://www.asiapropertyawards.com/philippines-property-awards/">AsiaPropertyAwards.com/philippines-property-awards/</a></p>