Gearing up for the #NewReality: Megaworld International conducts first-ever virtual investment summit

Last July 11, Megaworld International held its first online Philippine real estate investment summit via Zoom. Close to 400 participants from around the globe attended the summit and learned the latest update on the Philippine real estate landscape post-COVID.

Ms. Maria Victoria Acosta during her welcome remarks

In her welcome remarks during the event, Ms. Maria Victoria M. Acosta, SVP and Managing Director of Megaworld International, said that resilience is the key when describing the property sector in general, and in Megaworld in particular. She shares, “the first 30 years of the Megaworld group is a remarkable story of resilience, innovation and success. After enduring the impact of the Asian financial crisis in the late 90’s, we regained our bearings and drew inspiration from the vision of our Chairman, Dr. Andrew L. Tan. to bounce back stronger. “

Prof. Soriano discussed the impact of the pandemic on real estate sector and why townships are considered as resilient communities

Megaworld International invited Senior Research Manager for Colliers International Philippines, Mr. Joey Roi Bondoc, and Wong+Bernstein Executive Director, Professor Enrique Soriano III. The reports confirmed the resiliency of Philippine real estate and its bright prospects in Metro Manila and key cities like Cebu, Pampanga, Iloilo, and Davao.

Mr. Joey Bondoc of Colliers International Philippines shared the current state of the Philippine real estate industry amid COVID-19 pandemic