SMDC dominates Dot Property Philippines Awards

With more than 20 recognitions given out, the formal event also doubled as a tribute to the real estate sector’s resilience. 

After a one-year hiatus, Dot Property Philippines Awards returned recently to honor top players in the real estate industry. More than 20 awards were presented to leading developers, projects and real estate agencies from across the country. 

Despite holding it online, the pared-down event held at the Peninsula Manila managed to retain its prestige as well as its glitter and glamour, as all participants, whether attending in person or online, were dressed to the nines. 


From left: John Richard B. Sotelo, Robinsons Land Corporation (RLC) Senior Vice president & Business Unit General Manager, Ma. Czarina Theresa Lugue, RLC Business Development Director, Karen D. Cesario, RLC Marketing Head, and Tanya Peralta-Yu, Dot Property Country Manager

Adam Sutcliffe, Dot property director, events and international markets, and Tanya Yu, country manager of Dot Property Philippines, led the awarding rites, while Bam Pitipatt acted as host. 

The top award, Developer of the Year Philippines, went to RLC Residences. People behind it also won Best Luxury Condo Development for The Residences for The Westin Manila Sonata Place and Best Mid-Rise Condo Development for Sierra Valley Gardens. 

“We are honored and thrilled to be receiving the Developer of the Year Award. This award is an affirmation that we are achieving and succeeding in our goal. It is also going to push us to keep doing better. Being nominated is an honor and winning is a double honor,” John Richard Sotelo, senior VP & business unit general manager, residential division at Robinsons Land, said. 

With eight victories, SM Development Corporation (SMDC) secured the most honors at the Dot Property Philippines Awards 2021. The firm was named Best Developer Metro Manila and Best Developer Visayas in addition to taking home six project awards. SMDC was also presented with the Special Recognition Award for Corporate Social Responsibility. 

The coveted Philippines People’s Choice Award for Project of the Year 2021 went to Grand Lands’ Grand Residences. Voted on by the public, people selected this outstanding Cebu development, which is one of the region’s largest, besting 10 other projects nominated this year. 

Projects from across the country were celebrated during the Dot Property Philippines Awards 2021. SMDC’s Vine Residences and Bloom Residences won Best Lifestyle Condo Development and Best Investment Property Metro Manila, respectively. The Dusit D2 Residences from Grand Land picked up Best Serviced Apartment Philippines while Las Brisas from Solar Resources took home Best Investment Property South Luzon. 

SMDC continues to make positive contributions that extend beyond the property sector and benefit society as a whole. These efforts were acknowledged with the Special Recognition Award for Corporate Social Responsibility bestowed to SM Development Corporation. 

The full list of the winners below: 

  • Developer of The Year Philippines 2021 – RLC Residences
  • Dot Property Philippines Awards 2021 developer winners:
  • Best Developer Metro Manila – SM Development Corporation
  • Best Developer Visayas – SM Development Corporation
  • Best Developer Mindanao – Filinvest Land Inc.
  • Best Developer North Luzon – Filinvest Land Inc.
  • Best Developer Cebu – Grand Land Inc.
  • Philippines People’s Choice Award for Project of the Year 2021 – Grand Residences
  • Best Luxury Condo Development – The Residences at The Westin Manila Sonata Place from RLC Residences
  • Best Lifestyle Condo Development – Vine Residences from SM Development Corporation
  • Best Serviced Apartment Philippines – Dusit D2 Residences from Grand Land Inc.
  • Best Mid-Rise Condo Development – Sierra Valley Gardens from RLC Residences
  • Best Affordable Condo Development – Charm Residences from SM Development Corporation
  • Best Mid-Range Housing Development – City Homes Minglanilla from Grand Land Inc.
  • Best Condo Interior Design – Green 2 Residences from SM Development Corporation
  • Best Investment Property Metro Manila – Bloom Residences from SM Development Corporation
  • Best Investment Property South Luzon – Las Brisas from Solar Resources Inc
  • Best Investment Property Cebu – Grand Residences Cebu from Grand Land
    Inc.
  • Best Investment Property Bacolod – Smile Residences from SM Development
    Corporation
    For more information on the Dot Property Awards, please visit www.dotproperty.com.ph

From left: Sandro Vicente Javier (SMDC Vice President-Project Director), Grace Evangeline Sta. Ana (SMDC Executive Vice President), Jose Mari H. Banzon (SMDC President) and Tanya Peralta-Yu (Dot Property Country Manager)