Idesia by P.A. Properties Hankyu Hanshin wins three major titles at the 14th PropertyGuru Philippines Property Awards

 P.A. Properties Hankyu Hanshin (P.A. Hankyu), the joint venture between P.A. Properties and Japan’s Hankyu Hanshin Properties Corp., celebrates a historic three-award victory at the 14th PropertyGuru Philippines Property Awards, with its flagship development, Idesia, named winner in three major categories.

Under the theme “Defined by Excellence,” the 14th PropertyGuru Philippines Property Awards recognised outstanding achievements across residential, commercial, hospitality, industrial, and mixed-use property, as well as architecture, interior design, sustainability, and social impact.

The winners were announced during a black-tie gala held on Thursday, August 20, 2026, at Shangri-La The Fort, Manila, where 16 organisations were named winners across 46 categories.

Among the night’s distinguished awardees was Idesia by P.A. Properties Hankyu Hanshin Inc., which secured the following prestigious recognitions:

●      Best Housing Development (Philippines) — WINNER

●      Best Housing Development (Luzon) — WINNER

●      Best Premium First Home Development — WINNER

Idesia is P.A. Hankyu’s growing residential community brand, with developments strategically located across key areas in Luzon, including Dasmariñas, Cavite; Lipa, Batangas; Cabuyao, Laguna; and San Jose del Monte, Bulacan. Designed to bring quality homeownership closer to Filipino families, each Idesia community reflects the partnership’s commitment to thoughtful planning, quality living, and creating spaces where families can build their future.

The triple victory marks a significant milestone for P.A. Hankyu, with Idesia emerging as one of the country’s most recognized housing developments at this year’s awards. Standing out as the highest distinction among its accolades, the Best Housing Development (Philippines) award highlights Idesia’s premier standing on a national stage. The recognition comes following a unanimous decision by the esteemed judging panel, outshining competing developments across the nation.

The awards affirm Idesia’s commitment to creating thoughtfully planned communities that combine quality, functionality, and design. Its recognition as Best Premium First Home Development further underscores its success in elevating the first-home experience and setting a new standard for accessible, premium living for Filipino families.

The achievement also reflects the strength of the partnership between P.A. Properties and Hankyu Hanshin Properties Corp., bringing together local expertise and Japanese development experience to create communities designed with Filipino families in mind.

“This recognition is a meaningful milestone for P.A. Hankyu and a testament to what can be achieved when strong partnerships, shared values, and a commitment to excellence come together. We are deeply grateful to PropertyGuru for recognizing Idesia, and to our homeowners, partners, and employees whose trust, dedication, and hard work made this achievement possible.”

“Winning three awards, including Best Housing Development in the Philippines, inspires us to continue raising the standard of what we can deliver. More than an award, this is a recognition of the dreams and stories behind every home we build. We remain committed to creating communities where Filipino families can thrive, grow, and build meaningful lives together.”

— Atty. Marianne Reyna Lina Cruz CEO and President, P.A. Properties and P.A. Properties Hankyu Hanshin

For P.A. Hankyu, Idesia’s three wins are more than industry accolades. They represent the collective efforts of its employees, partners, homeowners, and stakeholders who share the vision of creating communities that go beyond providing shelter.

The recognition is also a testament to the company’s belief that “Behind every home is a story.” Every Idesia home represents a beginning—a place where families can create memories, pursue their dreams, and build their future.

As P.A. Hankyu celebrates this milestone, it remains committed to developing communities that deliver lasting value and meaningful experiences for Filipino families.

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About P.A. Alvarez Properties and Development Corporation

Nestled in San Pedro, Laguna, P.A. Alvarez Properties and Development Corporation (P.A. Properties) is a leading developer of low to medium-cost housing communities in Southern Luzon. Since its establishment in 1994, the company has crafted over 30,000 homes across key Philippine provinces, with plans to build an additional 20 communities in the next 5 years. P.A. Properties, guided by the tagline "Behind Every Home is a Story," not only addresses the nation's housing backlog but also actively contributes to economic growth. Through philanthropic initiatives, such as hospital donations in Cabuyao, providing right of way in Pampanga for civic centers, and establishing SanJo's markets in provinces like Laguna and Bulacan, the company weaves a narrative of community development and nationwide impact.

OKINAWA HARBORVIEW HOTEL completes full-scale renovation to deliver a modern Okinawan experience

The Okinawa Harborview Hotel has announced the completion of full-scale renovations for their 50th anniversary and will hold a grand opening in the summer 2026. (Details: https://oka-hvh.com.e.asa.hp.transer.com/anniversary/)

Guest rooms have been upgraded to enhance comfort and more effectively accommodate the needs of long-term guests. The Club Lounge, for exclusive use by guests staying in club rooms, has been expanded as is now the largest in the city of Naha, and a menu has been developed for guests to experience Okinawan food culture. In addition, the “Teppanyaki Izumizaki” restaurant is the first in Okinawa to be certified to serve Kobe Beef, and also offers local beef all presented on traditionally crafted pottery, creating a blend of authentic Okinawan culture and high-class dining. Furthermore, the Garden Pool reopened on June 1, 2026 and has been renovated to deliver the feeling of a resort within the city of Naha.

Okinawa Harborview Hotel will carry on a half-century of history and hospitality while delivering the image of the “modern Okinawa” for the next 50 years.

■Guest Rooms

Guest rooms have been renovated based on Ryukyu indigo, the traditional color of Okinawa, and designed to deliver feelings of relaxation and warmth. Among these rooms is the “Club Executive Twin,” designed for longer stays. It features an all-in-one washer/dryer, microwave, and other appliances. It is designed for efficiency and comfort, making it suitable for a wide range of stays, including travel and business.

■The Largest Club Lounge in Naha

The rooftop lounge has been expanded to become the largest one in Naha. It offers an expansive view of the city and different food and drink options depending on the time of day. Menus for breakfast, tea time, dinner, and late-night dining have been developed to help guests experience the local culture and the slow passing of Okinawan time. The lounge is open until midnight, allowing the aura of Okinawa to linger even after a day of sightseeing.

Renovation special: Stay package with Club Lounge access (https://bit.ly/4579JeX) 

■Garden Pool

The pool has been transformed into a space that evokes a true resort atmosphere. During the day, guests can unwind on in-water loungers or beach chairs under the blue sky, while at night, mystical lighting illuminates the water’s surface.

Additionally, the newly opened poolside bar offers food and drinks created by hotel chefs and bartenders using local ingredients, allowing guests to casually enjoy Okinawa’s unique culinary culture in an open setting.

■Teppanyaki Izumizaki

Based on the concept of “a blend of Ryukyu’s past and present,” this restaurant provides not only local beef, but is also the first in-hotel restaurant in Okinawa to be certified to serve Kobe Beef. Guests can enjoy a teppanyaki experience that engages all five senses, from the immersive atmosphere of watching the chef grill right before your eyes to the sounds and aromas.

Renovation special: Accommodation plan with a dinner featuring a tasting comparison of local Kuroge Wagyu and Kobe Beef (bit.ly/4xeGTFg) 

■Okinawa Harborview Hotel

The hotel was opened in 1975 due to the holding of the Okinawa International Ocean Exposition and has since hosted a large number of guests, including dignitaries from both Japan and abroad, as a premier urban Okinawa hotel. In celebration of the 50th anniversary in 2025, the hotel underwent full-scale renovations in order to prepare for the next generation. After overhauling the guest rooms, restaurant, Club Lounge, lobby, Garden Pool, and other areas of the hotel, it was ready for the grand opening. Combining distinctive Okinawan hospitality with a refined, evolved setting, the hotel offers guests a truly blissful stay.

Address: 900-0021 Okinawa, Naha, Izumizaki, 2-4-6, 2-46

■Company Profile for Hotel Management Japan Co., Ltd.

Hotel Management Japan Co., Ltd. operates 27 hotels across Japan with a total of 9,051 guest rooms and 4,018 employees. The company manages its own brands Oriental Hotels and Hotel Oriental Express, as well as other well-known brands such as Hilton, Hyatt, Sheraton, and Hotel Nikko.

Website: https://www.oriental-hotels.com/en/
 

Zeinab Harake Parks Brings Fun to Kadayawan 2026 as Casino Plus Draws Nearly 2,000 Revelers to Davao Whisky Park

 

DAVAO CITY, Philippines, 15 AUGUST 2026 — Casino Plus, one of the country’s leading responsible digital entertainment platforms licensed by the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR), turned Davao Whisky Park into one of the liveliest hubs of Kadayawan 2026 on Friday night, as social media star and digital content creator Zeinab Harake Parks brought her signature energy to an electric crowd of nearly 2,000 attendees for an evening of games, prizes, and entertainment.

Welcomed by the deafening cheers of hundreds of "Zebbies," her devoted fanbase, Zeinab Harake Parks took the stage and greeted the crowd with an enthusiastic "Maayong gabi sa inyong tanan!" Marking her first time experiencing the Kadayawan Festival and her second visit to Davao since filming a vlog in the city in 2020. Zeinab celebrated alongside the community until midnight.

True to her word and aligned with Casino Plus’ core mission to "bring fun to people," she delivered non-stop entertainment as fans repeatedly chanted "Arat na, Zeinab!" throughout the park.Embracing her moniker as social media’s "Reyna ng Good Vibes," she enthusiastically engaged the crowd posing for group selfies from the stage, on-ground, filming on-the-spot TikTok videos with five lucky meet-and-greet winners, and praising the overwhelming warmth of the Davaoeño community, noting that true beauty radiates from having a good, generous heart.

Zeinab also highlighted what she values most about partnering with Casino Plus, emphasizing how the platform has allowed her to connect with communities nationwide:

“I get to explore every city sa Philippines. Ngayon, andito ako sa Davao. Looking forward pa ako sa ibang cities and provinces para sa Casino Plus event. Excited pa ako sa maraming-marami pang provinces,” she shared.

The high-energy activation gave festivalgoers the chance to try Hantak-themed games, alongside complimentary refreshments, creator appearances, and hourly raffle draws that sent attendees home with premium tech, including AirPods 4, JBL speakers, and an iPad.

The social media star also invited audience members on stage for a viral TikTok dance-off, where winners took home ₱10,000 cash prizes courtesy of Casino Plus. Zeinab, meanwhile, personally handed out ₱5,000 in cash consolation prizes to the remaining participants. Despite the friendly competition, the contestants helped one another remember viral TikTok dances—a heartwarming display of camaraderie that she noted proves Davao City is truly one of the friendliest cities in the Philippines.

“Ang galing nila, hindi sila nate-threaten! Kahit magkalaban sila, nag-agree,” Harake-Parks quipped, after one contestant happily confirmed to the crowd that her rivals had nailed the dance routine.

For many attendees, the event served as a major highlight of their Kadayawan celebration. Anthony and Zara, a couple who traveled from Manila specifically to join the festivities and see Zeinab in person, expressed their excitement:

“Masaya! Sobrang saya. Pati ‘yung mga booths, lalong-lalo na ‘yung mga games, ang ganda. Siya rin ‘yung reason bakit kami nandito,” Anthony said. “Enjoy dito kasi napakaraming prizes!” Zara added.

International residents also joined in the festivities. Yuri, a Russian expatriate living in Davao City, took part in the games and walked away with consolation prizes. “I really enjoyed it!” he said.

The Casino Plus Kadayawan activation highlights how bringing Filipino cultural gaming traditions and modern entertainment together on one stage creates meaningful, shared experiences for fans, festivalgoers, and communities across the Philippines.

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About IGO Digital High Technology, Inc.

Casino Plus is a PAGCOR-licensed online casino platform in the Philippines, providing secure, regulated, and responsible online gaming experiences for Filipino players. The company is committed to providing a secure, fair, and engaging digital entertainment experience, guided by the principles of responsible gaming and player protection. With its continuous expansion, Casino Plus is now regarded as one of the country’s leading online casino platforms, combining entertainment excellence with meaningful corporate social responsibility initiatives.

Gratitude Inc Opens MyGlit Recruitment Operating System to External Hiring Teams Across the Philippines, India and Malaysia

 

 MANILA, Philippines — Gratitude Inc has announced that it is opening access to MyGlit, its recruitment operating system and applicant tracking technology, to companies, recruitment consultancies and hiring teams across the Philippines, India, Malaysia and other global markets.

The move marks a new phase for MyGlit, which was originally developed to support Gratitude Inc' own recruitment operations. Until now, the technology was used primarily within Gratitude's recruitment ecosystem to manage live vacancies, applicants, recruiter activity, candidate movement and hiring workflows.

According to the company, MyGlit has become one of the operating systems behind Gratitude Inc high-volume recruitment work. The decision to open the platform to outside users follows interest from clients and recruitment partners who wanted access to the same workflow for their own hiring operations.

Built from practical recruitment pressure

Recruitment teams often face a common challenge: they are expected to manage more vacancies, more applicants and more recruiters, while still depending on spreadsheets, scattered communication, manual status updates and individual recruiter memory.

MyGlit was developed to address this operational gap by combining applicant tracking, job posting, company boards, hiring cards, questionnaire-based screening, candidate tracking, recruiter collaboration and AI-assisted rerouting in one workflow.

"MyGlit was built from real recruitment pressure, not as a theoretical software product," said a spokesperson for Gratitude Inc. "Our own teams needed a cleaner way to manage high-volume hiring. As clients and recruitment partners saw the workflow, the demand to open the technology outside Gratitude became stronger."

Opening the platform beyond Gratitude Inc

With MyGlit now being made available to external users, employers and recruitment firms can create separate Company Boards for different clients, employers, departments or business units. Each live vacancy becomes a Hiring Card, where job details, required skills, applications, candidate activity and status updates are kept together.

This structure is designed to reduce tracker confusion, avoid mixing candidates across mandates, and help recruitment teams work on more vacancies with greater visibility.

MyGlit's recruitment ecosystem already supports hiring workflows and job campaigns connected to several large BPO, IT and shared services employers, including Teleperformance, iQor, Wipro, Tata Consultancy Services, WNS, Accenture, EXL, TDCX, Movate, JP Morgan Chase and other major employers across the Philippines, India and Malaysia.

These company-specific workflows allow recruiters to manage live vacancies, applicant movement and status tracking across major hiring campaigns, while keeping candidates, roles and client requirements organized within separate boards and hiring cards.

Job posting, applicant traffic and candidate rerouting

A key part of the MyGlit model is that it is not only an internal ATS. Companies can publish live vacancies on MyGlit, share MyGlit job links across job portals, social media, email campaigns, recruiter posts, referrals and their own websites, and receive applicants from both their own sourcing efforts and MyGlit's growing candidate traffic.

The platform is also designed to reduce candidate waste. In recruitment, a good candidate may apply to the wrong job or may not fit one specific opening but could still be suitable for another active vacancy. MyGlit's AI-assisted rerouting can help identify another role where the candidate may be a better fit, giving companies more value from the same applicant traffic.

Questionnaire-based screening further helps teams decide which candidates should enter a specific hiring card, while still allowing recruiters to manually review candidates who may not have cleared the first screening layer but could still be relevant.

Relevance for the Philippines, India and Malaysia

Gratitude Inc is initially positioning MyGlit for hiring teams in markets where recruitment remains high-volume, competitive and operationally complex.

In the Philippines, the platform is relevant for BPO and shared services hiring across Metro Manila, Cebu and other hiring hubs, where employers often manage large applicant volumes and fast-moving campaigns.

In India, MyGlit can support recruitment companies and corporate teams working across multiple clients, cities, recruiters and roles.

In Malaysia, the platform can help employers and recruitment teams manage multilingual, shared services, customer support and regional hiring requirements with clearer applicant tracking and candidate movement.

The company also plans to make MyGlit available to teams outside these markets that need a practical recruitment operating system for managing vacancies, applicants and recruiter activity.

Designed for adoption and network growth

MyGlit's commercial model is designed to support adoption by growing recruitment teams. The platform offers unlimited users across plans, job posting access, hiring cards, questionnaire workflows, Kanban-style movement, AI-assisted features and fair-use terms.

According to Gratitude Inc, the goal is to make recruitment technology easier for teams to adopt without creating unnecessary per-user billing pressure or forcing companies to operate across disconnected tools.

As more companies and consultancies join the platform, MyGlit expects the network effect to become stronger: more companies can add genuine jobs, more applicants can discover opportunities, and recruitment teams can create more joining opportunities from the same candidate ecosystem.

Moving from manual tracking to recruitment operating systems

The opening of MyGlit reflects a wider shift in recruitment operations. Companies no longer need only job posting pages or candidate databases. They increasingly need systems that help recruiters manage workflow, track applicant movement, reduce repetitive manual work and make better use of every candidate profile.

By opening MyGlit to outside companies, Gratitude Inc aims to make a recruitment system built from practical hiring experience available to a wider market.

About Gratitude Jobs Ahead Hr inc
MyGlit is a recruitment operating system and applicant tracking platform developed by Gratitude Inc. The platform combines Company Boards, Hiring Cards, questionnaire-based screening, candidate tracking, job posting, recruiter collaboration and AI-assisted rerouting in one workflow. It is built for companies, recruitment consultancies and hiring teams that want to manage more vacancies, applicants and joining opportunities with less manual work.
Website: https://www.myglit.com
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