Elevating Mindanao’s real estate landscape to new heights, Damosa Land, Inc. (DLI) proudly took home multiple top honors at the 14th PropertyGuru Philippines Property Awards 2026 on Aug. 20, earning national recognition alongside the Philippines’ top developers at Shangri-La The Fort. DLI’s prestigious wins powerfully affirm its commitment to excellence and its lasting impact on the region’s booming economic growth.
The PropertyGuru Philippines Property Awards, now in its landmark 14th year, stands as a gold standard of real estate excellence in the country. The prestigious event crowns the nation’s most visionary developers and transformative projects that continuously shatter the boundaries of design, innovation, sustainability, and community impact.
Standing out in this highly competitive arena, DLI was honored with the highly coveted Best Boutique Developer award for the second consecutive year and the third time since 2020. As the only Mindanao-homegrown property developer this year, the company has earned this distinct recognition as a testament to its craftsmanship, forward-thinking vision, and dedication to pioneering the future of Mindanao’s real estate landscape.
“Being recognized for these prestigious awards is a powerful validation that Mindanao is leading the way in real estate innovation. Damosa Land remains steadfast in its mission to deliver world-class yet mindful projects that drive investment potential and create lasting value for generations to come,” said DLI President Ricardo Floirendo Lagdameo.
Fresh off its January 2026 groundbreaking and becoming the first project approved under the newly launched Securing and Expanding Capital in Real Estate Non-Traditional Securities (SEC-RENT) framework of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), DLI’s TRYP by Wyndham Samal condotel secured two premier accolades: Best Investment Condo Development and Best Beachfront Condotel Architectural Design.
The Best Investment Condo Development award highlights the condotel’s strategic location, strong rental yield, capital appreciation, and robust property management services that make it appealing to investors, while the Best Beachfront Condotel Architectural Design award spotlights the property’s luxurious coastal design, durable climate-resilient infrastructure, and efficient hospitality layouts that maximize oceanfront views.
TRYP by Wyndham Samal, slated for completion in 2028, is a contemporary island hotel inspired by the timeless architecture of the iconic Bahay na Bato. Reimagining its sturdy stone foundations, warm timber elements, and expansive rooflines, the development integrates heritage-inspired design with modern tropical hospitality, which creates a destination that is both enduring in character and deeply connected to its local setting.
This milestone project introduces the first global hotel brand to the Island Garden City of Samal. The arrival of Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, one of the world’s leading hospitality groups, signals strong international confidence in Samal Island’s investment potential and as a global tourist destination. With construction of the condotel already underway, the highly anticipated TRYP by Wyndham Samal has successfully sold 70% of its units, underscoring a strong market demand and appeal to investors.
Beyond the success of TRYP by Wyndham Samal, DLI continues to build momentum through a growing portfolio of developments shaping the future of Mindanao. These recognitions come as DLI continues to expand its footprint through award-winning developments such as its agritourism township Agriya, industrial park Anflo Industrial Estate, mixed-use marina lifestyle development community Bridgeport, information technology (IT) facility Damosa IT Park, and premium residential properties Kahi Estates, Ameria, and Agriya Gardens, each designed to strengthen the region’s competitiveness while promoting responsible and sustainable development.
More than building individual properties, DLI takes an ecosystem approach to development — bringing together residential, commercial, industrial, hospitality, and community spaces that create opportunities for people and businesses to thrive. By thoughtfully integrating these developments with their surrounding communities, DLI seeks to create places that are not only valuable destinations in themselves, but also catalysts for broader economic activity and improved quality of life.
This approach reflects DLI’s position as a homegrown developer with a deep understanding of Mindanao and its potential. From creating spaces that attract global investors and businesses to developing communities that respond to the evolving aspirations of Filipino families, DLI continues to demonstrate how locally rooted development can create opportunities with far-reaching impact.
“Our goal has always been to create ecosystems in every project that we build — places where people can live, work, invest, do business, and build their futures,” Lagdameo said. “We want the value of our developments to extend beyond their boundaries and benefit not only the communities within them, but also the neighboring communities around them. For us, that is what responsible development means: creating places that generate opportunities, strengthen communities, and contribute to the long-term growth of Mindanao.”
To learn more about Damosa Land and its developments, visit https://damosaland.com/.
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