Filinvest Land, represented by Filinvest Land Executive Vice President, Treasurer, Chief Finance Officer and Chief Operations Officer Venus A. Mejia (left) and Filinvest Group Head of HR Strategy and Center of Excellence Sheriben D. Paragus (right), received Gold for Achievement in Management and Silver for Company of the Year – Real Estate and Employer of the Year – Real Estate at the Stevie Awards Ceremony in Paris, France.
MAKATI CITY, Philippines — October 28, 2026 — Sustaining its streak of international recognition, Filinvest Land, Inc. (FLI), one of the Philippines’ largest full-range property developers, won three awards at the 2026 Stevie® Awards for excellence in workplace culture, business performance, and management during a ceremony held on October 28, 2026, at the Pullman Paris Montparnasse Hotel in Paris, France.
FLI won a Gold Stevie Award for Achievement in Management – Real Estate at the 2026 International Business Awards, alongside a Silver Stevie Award for Company of the Year – Real Estate (Large). The company also earned a Silver Stevie Award in the Employer of the Year – Real Estate category at the Stevie Awards for Great Employers, marking its second consecutive year of recognition in the category following its Bronze win in 2025.
Receiving the global recognition on behalf of FLI were Sheriben D. Paraguas, Filinvest Group Head of HR Strategy and Center of Excellence, and Venus A. Mejia, Executive Vice President, Treasurer, Chief Finance Officer, and Chief Operations Officer.
The awards recognize FLI’s efforts to foster a strong workplace culture, pursue strategic growth, and implement management practices that support organizational resilience.
“These international awards affirm our belief that excellence goes beyond the properties we build and the spaces we create. It is reflected in how we lead our people, manage our business, and deliver lasting value. At Filinvest Land, we remain focused on responsible growth, sound management practices, and empowering our Dream Builders to excel. Above all, these recognitions reinforce our enduring purpose—Building the Filipino Dream by creating opportunities, strengthening communities, and earning lasting trust,” said. Tristan Las Marias, Filinvest Land President and Chief Executive Officer
Investing in people and building a strong workplace culture
FLI’s consecutive recognition as Employer of the Year reflects its continued investment in employee development, well-being, and career growth. Its initiatives include leadership development and succession planning, healthcare coverage and confidential mental health counseling, and company-wide engagement activities such as the annual Bibot Cup sportsfest.
FLI also recognizes long-serving employees, reinforcing its commitment to career longevity and a shared sense of purpose across its business units and regional offices.
Driving growth through integrated management
FLI’s recognition as Company of the Year and for Achievement in Management reflects its approach to managing a diversified real estate portfolio spanning residential developments, townships, mixed-use estates, office buildings, retail centers, and industrial parks.
Through coordinated planning, asset optimization, and risk management, FLI aligns its businesses to respond to changing market conditions and pursue long-term growth. Its residential developments support its commitment to making homeownership more accessible, while its office, retail, and industrial assets diversify its income streams. The company also continues to expand its presence in regional growth centers, bringing its developments and real estate offerings closer to emerging markets beyond Metro Manila.
Combining business excellence with responsible growth
FLI’s management approach is complemented by its commitment to corporate governance and community engagement. The company recently received its fifth
consecutive Golden Arrow recognition under the ASEAN Corporate Governance Scorecard.
Its community and environmental initiatives include disaster response and relief, community rehabilitation support, mangrove planting, reforestation, and coastal cleanups, reflecting its commitment to creating value in the communities where it operates.
Global recognition for building the Filipino dream
With more than five decades of experience in Philippine real estate, FLI continues to shape communities and create opportunities for Filipinos. The three Stevie Awards add to its record of industry recognition, including its third consecutive Developer of the Year title at the 2026 FIABCI Philippines Property and Real Estate Excellence Awards, as well as its second consecutive Best Developer in Visayas title and third consecutive Best Developer in Mindanao title at the Dot Property Philippines Real Estate Awards.
The recognition in Paris reinforces FLI’s commitment to building communities that connect living and livelihood, bringing opportunities closer to Filipino families.
