Damosa Land caps record 2025, gears up for TRYP Samal debut

Insider Spotlight

• Damosa Land is entering 2026 with an expanded pipeline anchored by TRYP by Wyndham Samal, Mindanao’s newest international-branded hospitality project
• The firm says the SEC approved its rental pool program under the SEC-RENT framework, positioning it as a new benchmark for governance and investor protection in condotel models
• Industrial, IT, and residential estates in Davao saw fresh locator activity, new infrastructure builds, and global partnerships
  
  

Damosa Land Inc. is closing what it calls a landmark 2025 and heading into 2026 with its “strongest development pipeline yet,” led by the planned opening of TRYP by Wyndham Samal on Samal Island.

Damosa Land Inc. is closing what it calls a landmark 2025 and heading into 2026 with its “strongest development pipeline yet,” led by the planned opening of TRYP by Wyndham Samal on Samal Island.

The big picture

The company is positioning the upcoming TRYP by Wyndham Samal as a flagship milestone that ties together Mindanao tourism growth, estate development, and investor-facing real estate models.

Why it matters

Damosa Land said the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) granted the first-ever approval of a rental pool program under the newly established SEC-RENT framework, which it framed as a national benchmark for transparency, standardized governance, and investor protection for condotels and alternative real estate investment structures.

What they’re saying

“With TRYP by Wyndham Samal launching next year, we are entering a new chapter that elevates tourism, accelerates estate development, and unlocks greater opportunities for communities and businesses across the region,” Ricardo F. Lagdameo, president of Damosa Land Inc., said in a press release on Dec. 18, 2025. 

“Our trajectory in 2025 reflects the confidence investors have in Mindanao and our long-term commitment to its growth.”

Zoom in

TRYP by Wyndham Samal is described as a four-star, 100-room condotel with a 250-seat ballroom, flexible meeting spaces, upscale dining concepts, and modern recreational amenities. 

The property is backed by Wyndham Hotels & Resorts and is intended to strengthen Samal’s appeal as both a leisure and business destination.

By the numbers

• Projected total sales value for the TRYP Samal development is P1.2 billion
• At Anflo Industrial Estate, Thai Coconut Public Company Limited (COCOCO) is investing 430 million Baht in a coconut milk production facility targeted for completion in early 2026
• A San Pedro Substation with an initial 10 MVA capacity is under construction and targeted to go online by June 2026

What’s next

Beyond hospitality, Damosa Land highlighted ongoing estate moves including CloudStaff’s expansion at Damosa IT Park, progress at Kahi Estates, a new partnership with JLL, and continued community programs and events such as hosting the IRONMAN 5150 triathlon at Bridgeport.

“Looking ahead to 2026, we remain committed to driving innovation, creating opportunities, and building a Mindanao that sets the standard even on the world stage,” Lagdameo said. —Vanessa Hidalgo | Ed: Corrie S. Narisma