Megaworld Earns Double Recognition as a Leading Employer in Asia

Megaworld has strengthened its reputation as one of the Philippines’ leading employers after earning back-to-back recognition in Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For – Southeast Asia and securing its first-ever inclusion in TIME Magazine’s Asia-Pacific Best Employers 2027 list. In both rankings, Megaworld is the only Philippine real estate company recognized.

Rising in Fortune’s Southeast Asia rankings
In Fortune’s 2026 list, developed with Great Place to Work, Megaworld climbed 68 places to No. 22, up from No. 90 in 2025. The jump reflects the company’s people-first culture and its sustained efforts to create an exceptional workplace for employees across the country.

Fortune’s list recognizes organizations that foster high-trust workplace cultures, where employees take pride in their work, feel valued and respected, and build meaningful relationships with colleagues. Megaworld’s continued inclusion marks its second consecutive year on the list.

“This latest milestone inspires us to keep raising the bar in creating a workplace where every Megaworld employee—wherever they may be across the country—feels valued, empowered, and given the opportunity to grow and succeed,” said Lourdes T. Gutierrez-Alfonso, president and CEO of Megaworld. “When our people thrive, we all move forward, and so do the communities and lives we help build.”

First TIME recognition
Shortly after the Fortune recognition, Megaworld also entered TIME Magazine’s Asia-Pacific Best Employers 2027 list for the first time. Developed with global research firm Statista, the list recognizes leading employers across the Asia-Pacific region based on independent surveys and more than 1.4 million anonymous employee evaluations from over 80,000 employees across 14 markets, including the Philippines.

Megaworld said the recognition reinforces its commitment to workplace excellence and employee development. The company emphasized that its progress must go hand in hand with the growth and well-being of its people across its offices, hotels, and townships nationwide.

“We thank TIME Magazine for this recognition, which affirms that investing in our people is one of the most important investments we can make as a company,” Gutierrez-Alfonso said. “Our people challenge us to do more, not only to provide meaningful career opportunities, but also to create an environment where every employee can grow, thrive, and succeed.”

A culture of recognition
The twin international recognitions build on Megaworld’s recent workplace and governance achievements. The company earned its second consecutive Great Place to Work Certification, highlighted by a record-high 97% employee feedback rating, reflecting employee trust, engagement, and confidence in the organization.

Megaworld also won a historic triple victory at the Asia Corporate Excellence and Sustainability (ACES) Awards in Kuala Lumpur, receiving the Industry Champions of the Year, Community Initiative, and Inspiring Workplaces in Asia awards. It further received a Four Golden Arrow Award from the Institute of Corporate Directors for corporate governance, accountability, and responsible leadership.

Together, these milestones underscore Megaworld’s commitment to raising industry standards, creating opportunities that uplift lives, and helping build a stronger, more sustainable, and more progressive nation.