MANILA, Oct 20, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - JG Summit Holdings, Inc., one of the Philippines’ largest and more diversified conglomerates, has expanded its partnership with Darwinbox, the AI-powered, mobile-first Human Capital Management (HCM) platform, marking a major milestone in its digital transformation journey. Building on their successful four-year collaboration since 2021, the conglomerate will now unify its people strategy and employee experience—laying the groundwork for a future-ready workforce empowered by AI-driven insights and efficiencies.“At JG Summit, we recognize that our people are at the heart of everything we do,” said Lance Y. Gokongwei, President and CEO of JG Summit Holdings, Inc. “Their contributions are vital to our continued success, and we are committed to equipping them with the best tools to help them thrive. Our expanded partnership with Darwinbox empowers us to harness AI-driven automation and insights, enabling greater efficiency and effectiveness as we accelerate our business objectives and transform the way we support and grow our talent.”For JG Summit, this partnership will further unlock workforce potential and sustain competitiveness in a fast-changing business environment. The conglomerate believes that partnering with Darwinbox is a decisive step toward creating cohesion across its ecosystem.Darwinbox provides a unified platform across the conglomerate, offering centralized talent visibility while empowering the organization to attract, develop, and retain top talent. It aligns workforce capabilities with business goals, driving organizational success.According to Gulliver Go, Chief Human Resources Officer of JG Summit, the partnership with Darwinbox further streamlines the companies’ HR data, transactions, and systems to enhance employee experience and improve organizational decision-making.“This also supports our talent agenda by empowering our HR teams with AI-powered insights that provide customized approaches to develop and retain talent. It will significantly reduce the administrative workload of our HR teams through automation and smart workflows,” said Go.“JG Summit has been one of our first champions in the Philippines and a cornerstone of our expansion in this vibrant market,” said Rohit Chennamaneni, Co-founder of Darwinbox. “While our product is built for the world, we’ve made significant investments to localize it for the Philippines — solving for unique policies and processes here. Continuing our partnership with the group, one of the most agile and forward-thinking conglomerates globally, is truly exciting for us.”The continued trust of JG Summit underscores Darwinbox’s growing reputation in the region, combining global product innovation with deep local contextualization. This sets a benchmark for how large enterprises in the Philippines can leverage new technology to elevate employee experience.Trusted by more than 1000+ enterprises globally, Darwinbox was recognized as a Challenger in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Cloud HCM Suites for enterprises, making it the youngest and only Asian company to receive the accolade. Darwinbox’s recent wave of product rollouts include multi-country payroll solution for the Philippines, 45+ embedded Gen-AI features and the launch of its MCP (model-context-protocol) server making it the first agentic-AI-friendly HR tech platform globally.“For JG Summit, the benefits go beyond digitization. We are glad to step into the next chapter of our journey with Darwinbox and excited to harness AI-powered capabilities to elevate people management to new heights. This transformation will help us support our workforce better, empower leaders with sharper decisions, and prepare our organization for the future,” Gokongwei added.About JG Summit:JG Summit Holdings, Inc. (JGS), a publicly listed company, is one of the largest and more diversified Filipino conglomerates. It is the holding company for a group of companies with substantial business interests in food manufacturing and agro-industrial and commodities (Universal Robina Corp.); real estate and hotel (Robinsons Land Corp.); air transportation (Cebu Pacific Air); digital banking (GoTyme Bank); and petrochemicals (JG Summit Olefins Corporation). The Company also has core investments in telecommunications (PLDT), power generation and distribution (Meralco), banking (Bank of the Philippine Islands) and real estate (Singapore Land Group Limited).About Darwinbox:Darwinbox is a new-age, AI-powered HCM platform built for large and agile enterprises. With 1000+ global customers and a presence across Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and India, Darwinbox enables end-to-end employee lifecycle management with modern employee experiences, embedded AI, deep configurability, and region-specific compliance for brands such as Bank of the Philippine Islands, Security Bank, Shakey’s Pizza, Kenangan, Sembcorp, and Banyan Group. Recognized by Gartner, and backed by Salesforce Ventures, TCV, and Sequoia, the company is redefining how people work and grow.For media inquiries, please contact: Rishita.chiranewala@darwinbox.in Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

EXPERT JUDGING, CONSUMER INSIGHTS, AND MARKET DATA DETERMINE REAL ESTATE EXCELLENCE IN MORE THAN 70 CATEGORIESThe Winners of the 12th PropertyGuru Asia Awards Malaysia in partnership with iProperty 2025KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The 12th PropertyGuru Asia Awards Malaysia in partnership with iProperty, presented by Lim Soh & Goonting Advocates & Solicitors, today unveiled the nation’s finest real estate companies and developments during a black-tie gala held at The St. Regis Kuala Lumpur.Welcome speech by Mr. Jules Kay, General Manager of PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards and EventsCelebrating success across the full spectrum of the property sector, this year’s programme combined the insights of an independent judging panel, comprehensive market data, and public opinion. A total of 73 categories honoured outstanding achievements in Malaysian real estate: from luxury residences to affordable housing, as well as innovative commercial developments nationwide.JLand Group receives Best Developer (Malaysia)JLand Group emerged as the year’s most decorated winner, gaining the prestigious Best Developer title for the first time, alongside Best Developer (Southern Malaysia) and Best Industrial Developer. Its flagship township Bandar Dato’ Onn garnered three awards, including Best Township Development (Malaysia), while the company also won for the industrial project Ibrahim Technopolis (IBTEC) - STEPEAST.Named Best Developer (Central Malaysia), CPI Land triumphed alongside its project Tuan Heritag3 Residency. Interhill Group was awarded Best Developer (East Malaysia) while its subsidiary Interhill Hospitality won Best Hospitality Developer. Interhill Property won for the high-rise Urban Residences.Berinda Group was awarded Best Sustainable Developer, alongside wins for the projects Ponderosa Vista and City Square Office Tower. Recognised as Best Breakthrough Developer, Faire Development also received awards for the project known as baé.Mah Sing Group Berhad received the Best Lifestyle Developer title, supported by an award for the project M Terra. MTD Properties was honoured as Best Affordable Homes Developer while TSLAW Land was awarded Best Boutique Developer.Perbadanan Kemajuan Negeri Selangor (PKNS) received the Sustainable Design Champion and Low Carbon Champion titlesGarnering a total of seven awards this year, Perbadanan Kemajuan Negeri Selangor (PKNS) received the Sustainable Design Champion and Low Carbon Champion titles for imbuing Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards into its core strategies. PKNS also collected trophies for Aludra Residensi, Linkar 52, and Galeria SA Sentral.Other developers with winning projects include Armani Group; Astaka Padu Sdn Bhd; Axteria Group Berhad; BCB Development Sdn Bhd.; City Motors Group; Coronade Properties Sdn Bhd; Country View Berhad; Exal (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd; Gunung Impian Development Sdn Bhd; IIB Land Sdn. Bhd.; Malton Berhad; Platinum Victory; Prinsip Alpha Sdn Bhd; Putrajaya Holdings Sdn Bhd; R&F Development Sdn Bhd; Sime Darby Property; Superior Property Development Sdn Bhd; Syarikat Perumahan Negara Berhad; Tropicana Corporation Berhad; TRX City Sdn Bhd; and Worldwide Holdings Berhad.A milestone at this year’s gala was the presentation of the Consumer Demand Awards, a new set of honours based not on jury deliberation but on preferences of Malaysians actively searching for property on the country’s leading marketplaces: PropertyGuru.com.my and iProperty.com.my. These data-driven awards celebrated the developments most in demand among property seekers nationwide and overseas.The inaugural Consumer Demand Award winners are City Square Office Tower by Berinda Group; Leisure Farm by Mulpha International; Mutiara Central Cheras by Mutiara Johan Group; R&F Princess Cove by R&F Development Sdn Bhd; and The Exchange 106 by Mulia Property Development Sdn Bhd.  In another consumer-driven segment, the People’s Choice Awards returned this year, recognising 10 developers in Malaysia as the most trusted and preferred by residents. The winners are Berinda Group; CPI Land; Gunung Impian Development Sdn Bhd; Mah Sing Group Berhad; Malton Berhad; Perbadanan Kemajuan Negeri Selangor (PKNS); Platinum Victory; Tiland Group; Tropicana Corporation Berhad; and TRX City Sdn Bhd. The winners were voted for by the public from a shortlist of 30 leading developers.Datuk Sr Mohd Salem Kailany, group chief executive officer of KLCC (Holdings) Sdn Bhd, accepted the Real Estate Personality of the Year title from the editorial team of Property Report by PropertyGuru for leading one of Malaysia’s largest REIT and overseeing landmark assets such as the Petronas Twin Towers. Dato’ Sri Jerry Kwan Aik Khai, founder and managing director of JRK Holdings Berhad, received this year’s Rising Star award from PropertyGuru.com.my and iProperty.com.my for inspiring Malaysia’s next generation of developers: transforming his construction firm into a renowned developer specialising in high-rise structures and more.Jules Kay, general manager of PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards and Events, said: “Our awards in Malaysia have diversified over the years to not only celebrate real estate excellence, but also capture the pulse of the market. These accolades reflect developers' willingness to innovate and harness the power of data to give consumers a say in the selection process, with the support of Malaysia’s two leading property marketplaces. The awards match the real needs of property seekers, with winners exemplifying a broad spectrum of value, from the highest tiers of luxury to the most affordable spaces. The awardees also offer a snapshot of Malaysia’s diverse real estate segments, which continue to serve those who visit, work, or seek a place to call home. Malaysia’s award-winning developers offer lifestyle and investment propositions that even extend beyond its borders, adding an international element to the winners’ lineup.”Datuk Ar. Ezumi Harzani Ismail, chairperson of the independent panel of judges, said: “As our selection process expands beyond the perspectives of fellow judges to include the voices of consumers and property seekers with genuine market aspirations, the accomplishments of this year’s winners stand out as truly well-rounded. We remain impressed not only by the advancements in development and design but also by the dedication of developers to exceed sustainability expectations, addressing market demands while being mindful of environmental responsibilities. It is also encouraging to see projects seamlessly integrated into their wider communities, from transit-oriented developments to townships and spaces that support remote work and mixed-use living. With these outstanding achievers, we are confident that the future of Malaysian real estate is in excellent hands.”The independent panel of judges consists of Datuk Ar. Ezumi Harzani Ismail, president, Malaysian Institute of Architects (PAM) 2020-2022; Ir. Ashwin Thurairajah, executive director, GreenRe Sdn Bhd; Janice Chin, director, Capital Markets, JLL Appraisal and Property Services Sdn. Bhd.; Ir. Prof. Dr. Jeffrey Chiang Choong Luin, president, The Institution of Engineers Malaysia (IEM) ​2024-2026; Dato’ Sr Lau Wai Seang, president, Royal Institute of Surveyors Malaysia (RISM) 2017-2018; Assoc. Prof. LAr. Dr Nor Atiah Ismail, president, Institute of Landscape Architects Malaysia (ILAM) 2024-2026; Datin TPr Hjh Noraida Saludin, president, Malaysian Institute of Planners (MIP) 2023-2025; Ar. Sarly Adre Sarkum, chief executive officer, Green Building Index (GBI); Ar. Dr. Serina Hijjas, president, Malaysia Green Building Council (MGBC) 2023-2025; Sr Subramaniam A/L Arumugam, president, Association of Valuers, Property Managers, Estate Agents and Property Consultants in the Private Sector Malaysia (PEPS); Tan Hui Yin, partner, Tan Chap & Associates; IDr Tay Ei Ling, honourary secretary, Malaysian Institute of Interior Designers (MIID) 2024-2026; Prof. PMgr Dr. Ting Kien Hwa, deputy president, Malaysian Institute of Property & Facility Managers (MIPFM) 2023-2025; and Dato’ Sri Zohari Haji Akob, president, Malaysian Association of Facilities Managers (MAFM) 2023-2025.In July, shortlisted developers presented their projects to these expert judges during a three-day selection process, also known as the Live Judging Days, in Kuala Lumpur. Scores were tabulated and verified under the supervision of HLB Ler Lum Chew managing partner Kelvin Chew, upholding transparency and integrity throughout the process.Marking its 20th edition in 2025, the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards series culminates in the Grand Final in Bangkok on 12 December 2025. From Malaysia, 23 winners will advance to compete for the Best in Asia titles against entries from 14 other markets on this international platform.Organised by PropertyGuru Group, the 12th Annual PropertyGuru Asia Awards Malaysia in partnership with iProperty is supported by platinum sponsor Lim Soh & Goonting Advocates & Solicitors; official portal partners PropertyGuru.com.my and iProperty.com.my; official ESG knowledge partners Green Building Index (GBI), GreenRE, and Malaysia Green Building Council (MGBC); official magazine Property Report by PropertyGuru; media partners Kopi and Property, Niaga Times, Penang Property Talk, The Grid Asia, The Iskandarian, The Malaysia Voice, and Top 10 of Malaysia; and official supervisor and balloting partner HLB.For more information, email awards@propertyguru.com or visit the official website: AsiaPropertyAwards.com.COMPLETE LIST OF WINNERS12th PropertyGuru Asia Awards Malaysia in partnership with iPropertyDEVELOPER AWARDSBest Developer (Malaysia) WINNER: JLand GroupBest Developer (Central Malaysia)WINNER: CPI LandBest Developer (East Malaysia)WINNER: Interhill GroupBest Developer (Southern Malaysia)WINNER: JLand GroupBest Industrial DeveloperWINNER: JLand GroupBest Sustainable DeveloperWINNER: Berinda GroupBest Affordable Homes DeveloperWINNER: MTD PropertiesBest Hospitality DeveloperWINNER: Interhill HospitalityBest Lifestyle DeveloperWINNER: Mah Sing Group BerhadBest Boutique Developer WINNER: TSLAW LandBest Breakthrough DeveloperWINNER: Faire DevelopmentTHE ESG DEVELOPER AWARDSSustainable Design ChampionWINNER: Perbadanan Kemajuan Negeri Selangor (PKNS)Low Carbon ChampionWINNER: Perbadanan Kemajuan Negeri Selangor (PKNS)DEVELOPMENT AWARDSBest Mega Township DevelopmentWINNER: Bandar Dato’ Onn by JLand GroupBest Rejuvenated Commercial DevelopmentWINNER: Asteria Melaka by Axteria Group BerhadBest Integrated DevelopmentWINNER: Tun Razak Exchange by TRX City Sdn BhdBest Industrial DevelopmentWINNER: Ibrahim Technopolis (IBTEC) - STEPEAST by JLand GroupBest Office Development  WINNER: Coronation Square by Coronade Properties Sdn BhdBest Hotel Development    WINNER: Holiday Inn KL Bangsar by City Motors GroupBest Commercial Development (Southern)   WINNER: Aurora Avenue, Aurora Sentral by Country View BerhadBest Integrated Work From Home Development WINNER: A-Soho Johor Jaya by Axteria Group BerhadBest Waterfront High-Rise Development WINNER: TERRA by Putrajaya Holdings Sdn BhdBest Connected Township DevelopmentWINNER: Bandar Dato’ Onn by JLand GroupBest Transit-Oriented Development (TOD)WINNER: Linkar 52 by Perbadanan Kemajuan Negeri Selangor (PKNS)Best Completed High-Rise Development WINNER: Urban Residences by Interhill PropertyBest Multigeneration Living Landed DevelopmentWINNER: SÓL Estate Prime by Exal (Malaysia) Sdn BhdBest Multigeneration Living High-Rise DevelopmentWINNER: PV22 Residences by Platinum VictoryBest Value for Money Landed Development WINNER: baé by Faire DevelopmentBest Value for Money High-Rise Development WINNER: M Terra by Mah Sing Group BerhadBest Investment Landed Development WINNER: Lyra Residensi, Worldwide Cyber Valley by Worldwide Holdings BerhadBest Investment High-Rise Development WINNER: R&F Princess Cove Phase 2 - Seine Region by R&F Development Sdn BhdBest Lifestyle Landed Development WINNER: Ponderosa Vista by Berinda GroupBest Lifestyle High-Rise Development WINNER: Kanopi Residences by Sime Darby PropertyBest Luxury Lifestyle High-Rise DevelopmentWINNER: Arden Serviced Residence by Astaka Padu Sdn BhdBest Ultra Luxury Lifestyle High-Rise DevelopmentWINNER: Armani Prestige by Armani GroupBest Green Landed DevelopmentWINNER: SÓL Estate Prime by Exal (Malaysia) Sdn BhdBest Eco Friendly Landed DevelopmentWINNER: Elmina Ridge 1 by Sime Darby PropertyBest Branded Residential DevelopmentWINNER: Skypark Kepler @ Lido Waterfront Boulevard by Tropicana Corporation BerhadBest Breakthrough DevelopmentWINNER: Superior Residences @ Taman Mekar Emas by Superior Property Development Sdn BhdBest Townhouse Development WINNER: Aludra Residensi by Perbadanan Kemajuan Negeri Selangor (PKNS)Best Serviced Apartment DevelopmentWINNER: Park Green Pavilion Bukit Jalil by Malton BerhadBest Ultra Luxury High-Rise Development (Southern)WINNER: Skypark Kepler @ Lido Waterfront Boulevard by Tropicana Corporation BerhadBest Ultra Luxury High-Rise Development (Central)WINNER: Armani Hallson KLCC by Armani GroupBest High End Landed Development (Southern)WINNER: Bukit Impian Residence by Gunung Impian Development Sdn BhdBest High End High-Rise Development (Southern)WINNER: Ponderosa Regency by Prinsip Alpha Sdn BhdBest Mid End Landed Development (Southern)WINNER: baé by Faire DevelopmentBest Mid End High-Rise Development (Central)WINNER: PV22 Residences by Platinum VictoryBest Mass Market Landed Development (Northern)WINNER: Vila Idaman Tanah Hitam by Syarikat Perumahan Negara BerhadBest Mass Market Landed Development (Southern)WINNER: Fraser Heights @ Tropicana Uplands by Tropicana Corporation BerhadBest Mass Market Landed Development (Central)WINNER: Lyra Residensi, Worldwide Cyber Valley by Worldwide Holdings BerhadDESIGN AWARDSBest Township Masterplan Design WINNER: Taman Impian Emas by Gunung Impian Development Sdn BhdBest Sales Gallery DesignWINNER: Galeria SA Sentral by Perbadanan Kemajuan Negeri Selangor (PKNS)Best Townhouse Landscape DesignWINNER: Wawari West Park Homes by IIB Land Sdn. Bhd.Best Landed Landscape Design WINNER: Springwood Residences by BCB Development Sdn Bhd.Best Townhouse Architectural DesignWINNER: Wawari West Park Homes by IIB Land Sdn. Bhd.Best Landed Architectural Design WINNER: SÓL Estate Prime by Exal (Malaysia) Sdn BhdBest High-Rise Architectural Design WINNER: Tuan Heritag3 Residency by CPI LandBEST OF MALAYSIABest Township Development (Malaysia)WINNER: Bandar Dato’ Onn by JLand GroupBest Landed Development (Malaysia)WINNER: SÓL Estate Prime by Exal (Malaysia) Sdn BhdBest High-Rise Development (Malaysia)WINNER: Armani Hallson KLCC by Armani GroupBest Commercial Development (Malaysia)WINNER: Tun Razak Exchange by TRX City Sdn BhdBest Designed Development (Malaysia)WINNER: Galeria SA Sentral by Perbadanan Kemajuan Negeri Selangor (PKNS)INDIVIDUAL AWARDSReal Estate Personality of the YearWINNER: Datuk Sr Mohd Salem Kailany, Group Chief Executive Officer, KLCC (Holdings) Sdn BhdRising StarWINNER: Dato’ Sri Jerry Kwan Aik Khai, Founder & Managing Director, JRK Holdings BerhadPEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARDSWINNER: Berinda GroupWINNER: CPI LandWINNER: Gunung Impian Development Sdn BhdWINNER: Mah Sing Group BerhadWINNER: Malton BerhadWINNER: Perbadanan Kemajuan Negeri Selangor (PKNS)WINNER: Platinum Victory WINNER: Tiland GroupWINNER: Tropicana Corporation BerhadWINNER: TRX City Sdn BhdCONSUMER DEMAND AWARDSSingapore’s Most In-Demand Malaysian High-Rise DevelopmentWINNER: R&F Princess Cove by R&F Development Sdn BhdSingapore’s Most In-Demand Malaysian Bungalow House WINNER: Leisure Farm by Mulpha International Most In-Demand High-Rise Development For Sale (Malaysia) WINNER: R&F Princess Cove by R&F Development Sdn BhdMost In-Demand High-Rise Development For Rent (Malaysia) WINNER: R&F Princess Cove by R&F Development Sdn BhdMost In-Demand Office For Sale (Malaysia)WINNER: Mutiara Central Cheras by Mutiara Johan GroupMost In-Demand Office For Lease (Malaysia)WINNER: Mutiara Central Cheras by Mutiara Johan GroupMost In-Demand Office For Lease (Johor) WINNER: City Square Office Tower by Berinda GroupMost In-Demand Office For Lease (Kuala Lumpur)WINNER: The Exchange 106 by Mulia Property Development Sdn BhdABOUT PROPERTYGURU ASIA PROPERTY AWARDS:PropertyGuru’s Asia Property Awards, established in 2005, are the region’s most exclusive and prestigious real estate awards programme. The Asia Property Awards are recognised as the ultimate hallmark of excellence in the Asian property sector. Boasting an independent panel of industry experts and trusted supervisors, the Awards have an unparalleled reputation for being credible, ethical, fair, and transparent. In 2025, the Awards series is open to key property markets around the region. The exciting gala events welcome senior industry leaders and top media, as well as reach property agents and consumers via live streaming. Recognising excellence within each Asian market with a variety of categories, including green and sustainable development, each local awards programme will culminate in the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand Final, which takes place after the PropertyGuru Asia Real Estate Summit during PropertyGuru Week in December 2025. For more information, please visit AsiaPropertyAwards.com.ABOUT PROPERTYGURU GROUP:PropertyGuru is Southeast Asia’s leading(1) PropTech company, and the preferred destination for over 32 million property seekers monthly(2) to connect with over 50,000 agents(3) monthly to find their dream home. PropertyGuru empowers property seekers with more than 2.1 million real estate listings(4), in-depth insights, and solutions that enable them to make confident property decisions across Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam.PropertyGuru.com.sg was launched in Singapore in 2007 and since then, PropertyGuru Group has made the property journey a transparent one for property seekers in Southeast Asia. In the last 18 years, PropertyGuru has grown into a high-growth PropTech company with a robust portfolio including leading property marketplaces and award-winning mobile apps across its markets in Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, and Thailand as well as the region’s biggest and most respected industry recognition platform – PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards, events, and publications across Asia.For more information, please visit: PropertyGuruGroup.com; PropertyGuru Group on LinkedIn.(1) Based on SimilarWeb data between July 2024 and December 2024.(2) Based on Google Analytics data between July 2024 and December 2024.(3) Based on data between October 2024 and December 2024.(4) Based on data between July 2024 and December 2024.PROPERTYGURU CONTACTS:General Enquiries:Richard Allan Aquino, Head of Brand & Marketing ServicesM: +66 92 954 4154E: allan@propertyguru.comSales & Nominations:June Fong, Director of Awards and Events (Malaysia)M: +6012-6594394E: june.fong@iproperty.com.myMedia & Partnerships:Piyachanok Raungpaka, Senior Media & Marketing Services ExecutiveM: +66 94 887 5163E: piyachanok@propertyguru.com Sales & Nominations:Jess Lee, Assistant Manager, Awards and Events (Malaysia)M: +6012-6609339E: jesslee@propertyguru.com.my  Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. 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