Manila, Philippines — Ayala Land, Inc. (ALI) has emerged as the highest-ranked Philippine real estate developer in the 2026 edition of TIME’s Asia-Pacific Best Companies, a list that evaluates regional firms for financial performance, employee satisfaction, and sustainability transparency.
The annual ranking, developed in partnership with Statista, provides a composite assessment of growth, workforce engagement, and ESG practices, offering a benchmark for investors and analysts assessing corporate quality across the Asia-Pacific region.
For the property sector, the list highlights a shift in evaluation criteria: developers are increasingly measured not just on sales or revenue growth, but on the resilience and environmental performance of the urban developments they deliver.
Ayala Land’s estates, which include large-scale, masterplanned mixed-use communities, integrate low-carbon construction, climate resilience, pedestrian-oriented design, and green open spaces. Observers note that embedding sustainability at the district level is becoming a distinguishing factor in regional real estate competitiveness.
The company was also the only Philippine firm cited in TIME’s World’s Best Companies in Sustainable Growth 2026, a global ranking recognizing firms that combine strong financial growth with measurable reductions in environmental impact. In addition, Ayala Land was named the Best Real Estate Company in the Philippines by Euromoney, which cited its governance, execution, and long-term asset performance.
Industry analysts say the recognition reflects broader market trends, as investors increasingly prioritize developments with integrated sustainability features, such as efficient utilities, transit-oriented planning, and green infrastructure, which can support occupancy and value retention over time.
Ayala Land continues to expand its portfolio across the Philippines, developing estates that integrate residential, commercial, retail, and institutional components designed to balance economic activity with environmental stewardship.
