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In today’s dynamic economic landscape, real estate is no longer just about developing land—it’s about creating complete ecosystems where industries, people, and communities can thrive together. At the forefront of this transformation are Aboitiz InfraCapital Economic Estates and Aboitiz Land, working in synergy to deliver integrated, future-ready communities.
Anchored on sustainability, infrastructure excellence, solutions-driven innovation, and human-centered design, their work was recently recognized at the 13th Philippines Property Awards by PropertyGuru, earning eight major distinctions across industrial, commercial, and residential categories.
Leadership with purpose
Rafael Fernandez de Mesa, President and CEO of Aboitiz Land and Head of Aboitiz InfraCapital Economic Estates, was named Real Estate Personality of the Year at the 13th Philippines Property Awards by PropertyGuru—an honor that celebrates his significant contributions to the advancement of the real estate industry in the Philippines.
This recognition reflects his role in redefining community development—from building projects to creating integrated, future-ready ecosystems that serve as engines of inclusive growth. Under his leadership, the Aboitiz Group’s real estate businesses transformed into a unified platform of world-class, investment-ready destinations.
Guided by a vision for holistic progress, Rafael has overseen the expansion of LIMA Estate in Batangas into the largest privately-owned industrial estate in the country, and is driving the rise of TARI Estate in Tarlac as a new growth hub in Central Luzon. Across four Economic Estates in Luzon and Cebu, his leadership has attracted over P167 billion in investments, generated more than 100,000 jobs, and strengthened both regional and national economies.
He also spearheaded the pioneering BERDE-District Certification in partnership with the Philippine Green Building Council, making Aboitiz InfraCapital Economic Estates the only industrial developer in the country with all operational estates certified as 5-Star BERDE Districts.
Leading the transformation from industrial hubs to complete ecosystems
For the fifth consecutive year, Aboitiz InfraCapital Economic Estates has been named the Philippines’ Best Industrial Developer—a recognition that underscores its sustained leadership in shaping investment-ready destinations. Backed by over three decades of real estate development through the Aboitiz Group, this consistent achievement reflects a long-term, deliberate approach to creating communities that stand the test of time.
In parallel, Aboitiz Land, with more than 30 years of experience in masterplanned residential development, continues to deliver neighborhoods that complement the Economic Estates. Together, they provide solutions where industrial, commercial, and residential elements converge into complete ecosystems—enabling people to live closer to work, enjoy well-connected environments, and experience a quality of life shaped by innovation and purpose.
LIMA Estate: A model for holistic development
Nowhere is the Aboitiz brand of community-building more clearly expressed than in LIMA Estate in Lipa-Malvar, Batangas. Widely regarded as the gold standard in integrated development, LIMA Estate is more than the country’s largest privately-led industrial estate; it is a thriving ecosystem that shows what’s possible when industrial progress is matched with thoughtful placemaking and long-term vision.
The industrial core
Named Best Industrial Development, LIMA Estate is home to 185 locators and over 75,000 employees, attracting global and local businesses that contribute to economic activity not just in Batangas, but across Southern Luzon.
The Biz Hub at LIMA Estate
Awarded Best Green CBD Development, this masterplanned, 70-hectare district integrates retail, office, and lifestyle amenities - supporting the industrial core while fostering a vibrant business environment.
The Villages at LIMA Estate
Highly commended in the Best CBD Development category, The Villages at LIMA Estate offers housing options for every life stage, from first homes to long-term investments. With a history of strong property value appreciation and backed by Aboitiz Land’s proven reliability, it grows in value as LIMA Estate expands, delivering both investment potential and a well-connected, master-planned community.
Meadow at LIMA Estate
Aboitiz Land’s exclusive enclave of expansive residential lots, Meadow at LIMA Estate offers discerning investors a coveted opportunity to secure prime land within Batangas’s most progressive growth center. With lot sizes reaching up to 1,500 sqm, it appeals to those seeking long-term value, capital appreciation, and a lasting legacy, set against the backdrop of a thriving, master-planned estate.
LIMA Tower One
Recognized as the Best BPO Office Development, this modern office building, the first in Batangas, signals the estate’s readiness to support the expansion of the IT-BPM industry outside Metro Manila.
Retail, Recreation & Connectivity
From an outdoor mall and 4-star hotel, to sports facilities, schools, dormitories, community parks, and a fully-electric transportation hub, LIMA Estate embodies a live-work-thrive environment where everything is thoughtfully integrated. The result is a place where industries grow, lives improve, and communities thrive. By creating a complete ecosystem, LIMA Estate not only elevates the lifestyle of Batangueños, it strengthens the socio-economic fabric of the province and sets the standard for integrated estate development nationwide.
Expanding the footprint across key growth areas
Beyond LIMA Estate, the Aboitiz Group’s commitment to creating well-rounded, future-ready communities continues to shine through other award-winning developments.
TARI Estate in Tarlac, a rising industrial-anchored hub poised to drive growth in Central Luzon, earned a Highly Commended recognition for Industrial Development—highlighting its potential to become a new center for business and inclusive development in the region.
In the residential category, Seafront Residences by Aboitiz Land in San Juan, Batangas was named Best Waterfront Housing Development. Designed with sustainability and coastal living in mind, the project redefines what it means to live well—offering Filipinos a home that balances beauty, comfort, and resilience.
From traditional real estate to integrated solutions providers
Each award reflects more than design excellence—it is a validation of Aboitiz InfraCapital Economic Estates and Aboitiz Land’s commitment to being more than developers. As solutions providers, they create communities that drive inclusive growth, strengthen local economies, and set new benchmarks for what future-ready, integrated developments can achieve.
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Editor’s Note: This article was provided by Aboitiz Infracapital.
