How Megaworld and JLL Are Reimagining Real Estate in PH

For the first time in Philippine real estate, a local developer has formed a strategic alliance with a global powerhouse — and it’s not just symbolic. Megaworld and JLL (Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated) are combining strengths to push local developments toward international standards in safety, sustainability, and smart design.

A Full-Spectrum Alliance with Global Impact

This isn’t a typical consultancy deal. JLL brings its international expertise directly into Megaworld’s project pipeline. Together, Megaworld and JLL are reinventing office spaces to match hybrid work demands, pursuing green certifications like LEED and WELL, and deploying smart building technologies that make daily life more seamless and efficient.

They’re also enhancing structural safety by applying lessons from global disaster-prone areas. Instead of reacting after the fact, this partnership builds resilience into the design phase — something especially important in a country like the Philippines.

Megaworld’s Recent Wins Back Up the Hype

Megaworld didn’t step into this partnership empty-handed — the company recently made history as the first developer in the Philippines to achieve carbon neutrality across its company-owned malls and office towers. This milestone shows its commitment to building climate-responsible communities, not just modern ones.

In 2024, Megaworld also won Best Green Office Development for the International Finance Center in Uptown Bonifacio at the PropertyGuru Philippines Property Awards. The award reflected how the company fused sustainable architecture with modern workplace demands.

What This Means for You — the Investor, Tenant, or Future Resident

This isn’t just a corporate milestone — it’s a signal that the future of Philippine real estate is getting smarter and stronger.

• If you’re an investor, this means future-proofed assets built to global benchmarks, likely to command stronger valuations and rental yields.
• If you’re a tenant or office locator, expect workspaces prioritizing well-being, productivity, and energy efficiency.
• If you’re a future homeowner, look forward to communities designed not just for today’s lifestyle, but for tomorrow’s challenges — whether climate change, earthquakes, or the next pandemic.

Megaworld’s move shows that the Philippines is ready to compete on a global level, and JLL’s entry marks a shift toward real estate that’s globally informed but locally grounded.

Megaworld and JLL Are Raising the Bar for Everyone

This isn’t just a first — it’s a blueprint for the future. The Megaworld and JLL partnership pushes the envelope of what Philippine real estate can be: innovative, resilient, sustainable, and people-focused. As the industry watches closely, one thing’s clear — this partnership isn’t just raising the bar. It’s rewriting the rules.