13th PropertyGuru Philippines Property Awards to Honour Visayas and Mindanao Markets

Buoyed by Infrastructure and Urbanization, Provincial Real Estate Developments Are Set to Bring Home the Gold in 2025

Top property markets in the Philippines are emerging beyond the National Capital Region, with Visayas and Mindanao also leading the way to showcase the finest places to live, work, and thrive in the country. This was the key insight from industry leaders today at the Asia Connect: Cebu event, marking the launch of the 13th edition of the PropertyGuru Philippines Property Awards in the VisMin region.

The 13th PropertyGuru Philippines Property Awards open as the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards series celebrates its historic 20th year in 2025. Recognized as the Gold Standard in Asia’s real estate sector across 15 dynamic markets, the series is organized by PropertyGuru Group, Southeast Asia’s leading property technology company.

Explore more about the rapid real estate expansion in the VisMin region.

Industry Experts Gather to Recognize the Growth of Regional Markets

Distinguished developers and real estate experts convened at the launch event in Fili Hotel NUSTAR in Cebu, where they shared insights on the Philippines’ urbanizing, untapped, and underrepresented real estate markets. The launch event also unveiled the timeline for the 2025 PropertyGuru Philippines Property Awards.

Key Dates for the 2025 Edition:

📌 6 June 2025 – Entries Close
📌 23 June – 11 July 2025 – Site Inspections
📌 14 July 2025 – Final Judging
📌 15 August 2025 – Gala Dinner and Awards Ceremony in Manila, Philippines
📌 12 December 2025 – Regional Grand Final Gala Dinner and Awards Presentation in Bangkok, Thailand

See how technology and urbanization are shaping VisMin’s property landscape.

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Next Frontiers in Real Estate

Asia Connect: Cebu comes as the Philippine real estate industry welcomes healthy competition and shifts towards growth frontiers in Visayas and Mindanao, focusing on suburban and landed development.

Several hubs in these regions are positioning themselves as viable, alternative property markets to Metro Cebu, Metro Davao, and Metro Manila.

Find out how real estate development is aligning with financial technology innovations.

The government’s Build Better More initiative—a multi-trillion-peso infrastructure and energy program—is expected to boost provincial real estate growth. Meanwhile, the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) is driving eco-zone investments, stimulating sustainable developments and job creation.

See how fintech solutions are transforming real estate financing.

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Recognizing Excellence: 12th PropertyGuru Philippines Property Awards Highlights

In 2024, the 12th PropertyGuru Philippines Property Awards honored many developers and projects from Visayas and Mindanao.

🏆 Cebu Landmasters, Inc. won Best Developer (Mindanao)
🏆 Casa Mira Towers Guadalupe, lyf Cebu City, Mirani Steps Danao, and Velmiro Greens Bohol were among top Visayas-based projects

Discover how smart property investments are fueling regional growth.

B. Grant Cheng, CFA, CLI EVP & CFO of Cebu Landmasters, Inc., emphasized the company’s sustainability-driven finance strategies that have led to record-breaking investor demand.

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New Award Categories for 2025

The 13th PropertyGuru Philippines Property Awards will recognize excellence in property development and design across 123 categories, including 11 new categories such as:

✔ Best Township Developer
✔ Best Mega Township Development
✔ Best Multigeneration Housing/Landed Development
✔ Best Renovated Residential Development
✔ Best Completed Mixed-Use Development

Learn more about how smart developments are shaping the future of real estate.

Jules Kay, General Manager of PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards and Events, shared that Visayas and Mindanao are among the fastest-growing property markets due to strong tourism and large-scale infrastructure projects.

See how tourism is shaping property investments in the Philippines.

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Representing the Best in Asia

The top winners of the 13th PropertyGuru Philippines Property Awards will be eligible to compete for the Best in Asia titles at the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand Final in December 2025.

Discover how real estate tech is pushing boundaries in Southeast Asia.

In 2024, the Philippines was the most awarded market at the Grand Final, with 12 regional wins. Among the distinguished winners was Henry T. Sy, Jr., Non-Executive Director of SM Prime Holdings, recognized as the PropertyGuru Icon.

Learn how technology is elevating the property sector.

The 13th Annual PropertyGuru Philippines Property Awards are supported by:
🏆 Platinum Sponsor: Kohler Kitchen and Bath Philippines
🏆 Gold Sponsor: Pacific Paint (BOYSEN) Philippines
🏆 Official Magazine: Property Report by PropertyGuru
🏆 Official Publicity Partner: Ripple8
🏆 Media Partner: Bridges
🏆 Official Supervisor: HLB

📧 For more information, email: awards@propertyguru.com
🌐 Visit: AsiaPropertyAwards.com

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Conclusion

As Visayas and Mindanao emerge as key players in the Philippine real estate landscape, developers, investors, and industry leaders have a unique opportunity to be part of this transformation. With game-changing infrastructure, financial support, and eco-friendly innovations, regional property markets are poised for significant growth.

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