MEGAWORLD’S BIG WING highlights sustainability, tourism, the best place to work
By Bren Reforsa
As the pioneer of compact townships, the founder of the largest hotel, and trailbsion office Landlord, and the trailblazer of lifestyle stores in the Philippines, the architectural giant Megaworld continues to set the mark for architectural planning in the country.
The company, which is celebrating its 36th A year in the industry this year, it has recently received several prestigious awards from domestic and international organizations to continue to cement its leading position in the industry. This recognition confirmed Megaworld’s leadership, not only in product development but also in sustainability, employee tenure, and performance, among others.
One of PH’s best employers
MegaWorld recently received the coveted Good Place to Work certification after achieving an impressive 98% agreement rate – the highest among the country’s top players.
This company has consistently made it “ASIA’s best companies” to work for in Asia. ” Earlier this year, it was included in Time Magazine’s list of the best companies in Asia-Pacific, highlighting its position as a company that cares for its people and its communities as it continues to build state-of-the-art development across the country.
Creating lead products and promotion
Also emphasizing the strength of its identity as an organization, Megaworld was named the most diversified brand in the Philippines in Kantar’s 2025 report.
The recognition highlights the company’s pioneering live-play-live-learn concept, which prevents urban development by building supportive communities that continue to drive asset value and improve lifestyles across the country.
Driving Sustainability and positive growth
At the Esg Business Awards 2025, MegaWorld received four (4) prestigious honors: Resoursegroable Energy Athodition Award-Philippines for its full transition to 100% renewable energy; Smart City Award-Philippines for ILOOLO Business Park as the first fully integrated Urban Township in the Western VISHAYAT area; Biodiversity Conservation Award-Philippines for its RETUTDATION program for TREATING where it aims to plant 3.5 million trees in the next 10 years; and the Watch Management Award-Philippines for its new zero waste program which aims to significantly reduce the amount of waste generated in various townships.
Leading Hospitality and Tourism PH
With megaworld hotels and resorts, the company was the first and only hospitality group to receive the best tourism award in the tourism industry (dot).
The prestigious recognition is anchored in the group’s distinction as the largest hotel operator in the Philippines with more than 6,500 hotel keys and Countal-Friends’s Friendly Chain Chain. This group has distinguished itself by discovering the culture of the Philippines and bringing an authentic local experience by pioneering the sampaguita brand of Customer Service.
Elevating the shopping experience
MegaWorld Lifestyle supermarket has emerged victorious in many international award-giving meetings this year. In Retail Asia Awa 2025, the company is full of three recognitions: mall of the year uptown bonifacio; Eastwood City’s Philippines-based integrated department stores; and the themed mall of the year-Philippines fortunately chinatown.
The group also swept the Stevie Business Awards (IBA), taking home 13 Trophies – including six gold categories and Repertory Philippines events, and its collaboration with Miss Universal 2018 Catriona Grey.
MegaWorld Lifestyle Health also showcased the win-win Asia application, where it was recognized for its outstanding food programs and the best customer retention methods and its best pet programs.
From pioneering the township concept to becoming a nationwide architect, Megaworld has redefined the Philippine architecture landscape. The latest innovations – research, sustainability, people, and customer experience – are not just arguments, but marks of how the company continues to lead with vision and purpose. In addition to building properties, MegaWorld is building communities that inspire, connect, and elevate the way Filipinos live, work, and play.
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