Talent becomes defining edge: Megaworld crowned Best Employer in PH property sector

October 22, 2025
2:57PM PHT

Megaworld Corp., led by tycoon Kevin Tan, has taken the top spot among real estate developers in the Philippines’ Best Employers 2026 list by the Philippine Daily Inquirer and Statista, signaling how the workplace culture is becoming a competitive edge in ​business. 

The company ranked no.1 in its industry and climbed to No.42 overall from No.240 last year, one of the biggest jumps in this year’s list. “

This recognition reflects the lifeblood and heart of who we are as a company—our people. Behind every development we build is a community of passionate individuals who believe in our bigger purpose, which is to uplift lives, impact society, and help shape the nation,” Lourdes Gutierrez-Alfonso, president and CEO of Megaworld, said in a statement on Wednesday. 

Lourdes Gutierrez-Alfonso
Megaworld president, CEO 

The recognition caps a string of similar honors from Time Magazine, HR Asia, and Great Place to Work—all underscoring Megaworld’s rise as an employer of choice in an industry long dominated by construction metrics, not culture. 

“Our focus has always been on empowering our people to grow, thrive, and succeed. We continuously invest in programs that strengthen employee engagement, well-being, and development while building a culture where everyone feels valued and supported,” said Rafael Antonio Perez, head of People and Culture at Megaworld. 

With over 5,000 employees nationwide, the Kevin Tan-led group is showing that in today’s real estate game, both talent and business strategy is what builds long-term value.

—Edited by Miguel R. Camus 

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