WINNING | Filinvest Land drives growth through people and strategy

Insider Spotlight

• Filinvest Land strengthens its people-first culture and diversified property portfolio
• Three international Stevie Awards recognize management, business performance, and workplace excellence
• Regional expansion, employee development, and responsible growth remain key priorities
  
  
  
  

Filinvest Land, Inc. (FLI) is reinforcing its position in Philippine real estate through integrated management, workforce development, and expansion into regional growth centers, strengthening its ability to navigate changing market conditions.

The property developer secured three honors at the 2026 Stevie Awards in Paris, France, recognizing its business performance, management practices, and workplace culture.

Why it matters

The recognition highlights how FLI is combining portfolio diversification with employee investment to support long-term growth.

FLI received a Gold Stevie for Achievement in Management – Real Estate and a Silver Stevie for Company of the Year – Real Estate (Large) at the International Business Awards.

It also earned a Silver Stevie for Employer of the Year – Real Estate, improving on its Bronze recognition in 2025.

The big picture

 FLI operates across residential communities, mixed-use estates, offices, retail centers, and industrial parks, using coordinated planning, asset optimization, and risk management to strengthen its operations.

The company is expanding beyond Metro Manila while diversifying income streams through commercial and industrial developments.

The company’s employee initiatives include leadership development, succession planning, healthcare benefits, confidential mental health counseling, and company-wide engagement programs, according to a Filinvest Land release.

What they're saying

Tristan Las Marias, FLI president and chief executive officer, emphasized the company's broader approach to excellence.

“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,”

Beyond business

FLI also secured its fifth consecutive Golden Arrow recognition for corporate governance while pursuing environmental and community programs.

On the ground: 

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, received the awards in Paris.

Bottom line

FLI is positioning organizational resilience, responsible expansion, and workforce development as foundations for sustained competitiveness. — Princess Daisy C. Ominga | Ed: Corrie S. Narisma