• Diversification works when culture and governance are consistent.
• Leadership development is a core operating lever.
• Recognition reflects systems, not one-off wins.
Filinvest Group’s competitive edge isn’t just its reach across industries, it’s how the organization aligns people, governance and long-term thinking across everything it builds and operates.
From financial services to property development and power generation, the conglomerate has focused on translating scale into durable performance while staying anchored to community impact.
That alignment has driven momentum.
Over the past year, Filinvest companies collectively earned more than a hundred local and international recognitions, signaling institutional strength across its portfolio rather than isolated success.
“At the heart of every recognition is a shared commitment to creating opportunities that matter to Filipinos and make a meaningful difference in their lives,” said Rhoda A. Huang, president and CEO of Filinvest Development Corp., the listed conglomerate of the Gotianun family.
“These awards reflect the work of our people, and we are grateful for their sense of purpose, which guides how we serve our customers and communities across generations.”
Big picture
The breadth of recognition points to repeatable systems.
Awards tied to leadership development, diversity and inclusive workplaces, from HR Asia, HR Excellence Awards and the Stevie® Awards for Great Employers, underscore how Filinvest treats talent as a long-term investment, not a support function.
Governance remains a unifying thread. All four publicly listed Filinvest firms—EastWest Bank, Filinvest REIT Corp., and Filinvest Land, Inc. alongside FDC—received Golden Arrow Awards from the Institute of Corporate Directors, reinforcing the group’s focus on transparency, accountability and ethical leadership.
Sector snapshot
• Banking: EastWest Bank earned Best Digital Ecosystem and Platform at The Asian Banker Philippine Awards, highlighting its push to simplify access and improve customer experience through technology.
• Real estate: Filinvest Land was named Developer of the Year by FIABCI Philippines and Best Developer in the Visayas and Mindanao by Dot Property Philippines, reflecting consistent execution nationwide.
• Power and communities: FDC Misamis Power Corp. received commendations from PHIVIDEC and civic institutions for sustained collaboration with host communities.
• Hospitality: Crimson Resort & Spa Mactan and Enye by Chef Chele Gonzales gained international recognition from Condé Nast Johansens and the Michelin Guide, placing Filinvest’s hospitality arm on the global stage.
—Edited by Miguel R. Camus
