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| From left: His Excellency Artur Dmochowski, Ambassador of Poland in Thailand, presented the Global Economic Awards to Landco Pacific Corporation as the Best Leisure Real Estate (Resort Estate) Developer of the Year to Landco Pacific Corporation as represented by Chief Finance Officer Marycris Panganiban, Sales Administration & Documentation Head Rosemarie Napao and Treasury Head Carmela Landicho. (Image Source: Orange Magazine TV/Landco Pacific Corporation) |
Landco Pacific Corporation, a subsidiary of Metro Pacific Investments Corporation (MPIC) helmed by Chairman Manuel V. Pangilinan (MVP) which is known for pioneering modern landscapes for more than 30 years, has received accolades at the 2023 Global Economics Awards recently held in Bangkok, Thailand and conferred the honor of being one of the Top Local Developers in Title Delivery Performance at the “Padayon Together We Can Do More” 2024 BPI Partners Appreciation Night held at Fort Santiago in Intramuros, Manila.
Produced by UK’s premium business and finance magazine for banking, finance, technology, utility, and real estate The Global Economics, the Global Economics Awards identify business enterprises that put their hard work into fostering the best work culture towards their regional and global economies. Its awards put into spotlight the perseverance and credibility of its recipients. The best market players are recognized in the realm of their business across the globe. Landco Pacific Corporation was named as the Best Leisure Real Estate (Resort Estate) Developer of the Year while, in the leadership category, Landco CEO Erickson Y. Manzano was recognized for his Outstanding Contribution Towards Sustainability in Real Estate Development. “We are thankful for The Global Economics Awards for recognizing our sustained efforts in developing distinctive leisure concepts particularly the BeachTowns in Batangas to cater to the modern lifestyle of Filipino families as we promote tourism in the destination and champion sustainability. Sustainability is embedded in our corporate DNA. not because we have to, but because it’s the right thing to do These awards energize us to continue ramping up the sustainability initiatives in our developments to leave a lasting and sustainable legacy for future generations and for other players in the real estate industry to emulate,” Manzano stated.
On the other hand, the “Padayon Together We Can Do More” 2024 BPI Partners Appreciation Night aims to acknowledge the bank’s valued partners and promote excellence in the real estate industry. Landco Pacific was recognized as the ninth-best local developer in Title Delivery Performance, underscoring the Company’s commitment to delivering property titles in an efficient and timely manner for its Resort Estates. BPI, one of the country’s top financial institutions, recognizes Landco Pacific as one its valued partners that ensures title delivery, a critical factor in releasing bank loan proceeds for real estate investors. The citation puts a spotlight on the premium real estate developer as one of the trusted and distinguished companies preferred by buyers and investors for their choice in upscale resort living. “We are grateful to BPI, one of our key partners, for recognizing our commitment to deliver exceptional service to our clients so that they will have a smooth processing of their loan proceeds upon completion of necessary documents. This allows our clients to breathe life into their dream of leisure and resort living through hassle-free investment in Landco Pacific’s latest development of BeachTowns in Batangas and Davao,” stated Landco's Chief Finance Officer Marycris L. Panganiban. Landco Pacific’s award from BPI came on the heels of the 2023 Global Economics Awards of the Company as Best Leisure Real Estate (Resort Estate) Developer of the Year and Landco Pacific CEO Erickson Y. Manzano for his remarkable leadership: Outstanding Contribution Towards Sustainability in Real Estate Development.
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| Landco Pacific Corporation Chief Finance Officer Marycris L. Panginiban (3rd from left, front row) received the BPI Bank’s Award for Landco Pacific as one of the Top Real Estate Companies in the country. (Image Source: Orange Magazine TV/Landco Pacific Corporation) |
Landco is recognized for its latest development of BeachTowns that offer master-planned and mixed-use communities; unique and sought-after resort amenities; and sustainable features. These developments ensure the realization of the evolving dreams of modern Filipino families and at the same time promote tourism and champion sustainability. Landco stands out for the well-planned sustainability features of its latest property developments of BeachTowns and corporate social responsibility initiatives that are aligned with MPIC’s commitment to helping achieve the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDG) to make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable; and strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development. Creating long-term sustainable value for its developments of BeachTowns in Batangas, the 15-hectare CaSoBe and 23-hectare Club Laiya are both LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) registered with double-piping system for water recycling measures – the first in the Resort Estates, and The Spinnaker, the beachfront condominium set to rise as an architectural landmark that resembles the headsail of a yacht at Club Laiya. Permeable and scenic tree-lined walkways and bike lanes in these Resort Estates help reduce carbon footprint. Millennial Resorts, the hospitality arm of Landco at the BeachTowns, achieved the very first EDGE (Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies) Certification for resort hospitality in the country, with its sustainable accommodation of Crusoe Cabins at CaSoBe. The EDGE Certification was awarded by the Philippine Green Building Initiative, Inc. (PGBI) which recognized Crusoe Cabins for its eco-efficient design that resulted in a reduction of 34% in energy, 57% in water, and 65% in embodied energy in materials compared to the local base case.
Complementing environmental sustainability, Landco also implements long-term Corporate Social Responsibility program with the Adopt-a-Scholar program in partnership with Batangas State University (BatStateU) and local public high schools. This program aims to help provide financial aid for a four-year Hospitality course of selected underprivileged youth within the vicinity of Landco BeachTowns in Calatagan and Laiya, San Juan, Batangas. Landco’s other CSR initiatives are comprised of staff participated in environmental conservation efforts: planting of saplings in mangroves and release of turtle hatchlings to the sea in partnership with local environmental organizations and landowners. Landco also supported local fisherfolks by providing access roads, and job creation with about 70% of Millennial Resorts staff from the local community. In 2023, Landco Pacific also reaped international awards including “Asia’s Best Performing Company” from the prestigious Asia Corporate Excellence & Sustainability (ACES) Awards hosted by MORS Group; the Global Economics Awards’ Best Leisure Real Estate (Resort Estate) Developer of The Year; Global Business Outlook Awards’ Best Luxury Leisure Projects Developer; and International Investment Awards’ Most Sustainable Developer and Best Real Estate Developer. Landco Pacific also received the Silver Award for its BeachTowns CaSoBe as an Outstanding Development in Luzon – Masterplan in the Property and Real Estate Excellence Awards by the Philippine chapter of the International Real Estate Federation (FIABCI), dubbed as the “Oscars of Real Estate".
