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Cebu-based property network gears up for ARES 2025

Published Jun 21, 2025 06:23 pm
CEBU CITY – With the shifting market dynamics and intensifying demand for cross-border partnerships, the Asian Real Estate Summit (ARES) 2025 is emerging as a key regional forum for Philippine property leaders to tap into broader opportunities across Asia.
Scheduled from July 1 to 2 in Bangkok, Thailand, the two-day summit is expected to draw over 1,000 participants, including more than 800 delegates already confirmed.
Organized by Cebu-based property network Filipino Homes, ARES 2025 positions itself as a gateway for real estate developers and professionals to benchmark global best practices, strengthen ties with regional peers, and explore new investment corridors in Asia.
“The summit is more than a Philippine-focused event. It’s an entry point for aligning with Asia’s best-in-class developers and understanding the evolving consumer demands shaping markets beyond our borders,” said Anthony Gerard Leuterio, founder and president of Filipino Homes.
With the theme “Empowering Growth: Fostering Global Partnerships with Responsible Developers,” ARES 2025 aims to deepen industry collaboration, especially among stakeholders keen on regional expansion and sustainable urban development. Senior executives, including presidents and founders from top Philippine real estate firms, are expected to participate in strategy discussions and networking sessions aimed at regionalizing their growth playbooks.
Since its debut in 2023, ARES has gained traction as a knowledge-sharing platform where developers compare models of integrated living, smart urban design, and scalable sustainability.
Leuterio emphasized that lessons from high-performing Asian markets such as Thailand, Vietnam, and Malaysia could provide valuable insights for the Philippine sector navigating price inflation, supply chain bottlenecks, and shifting buyer preferences.
“Thailand’s successful tourism-integrated residential model and Vietnam’s rapid rollout of affordable housing are benchmarks we can learn from,” he said. “We’re seeing a shift toward regionally informed strategies, particularly in mixed-use developments and transit-oriented communities.”
The Philippines continues to show resilience amid economic headwinds.
Leuterio pointed to strong fundamentals such as OFW remittances, rapid urbanization, and infrastructure upgrades –
including Cebu’s Bus Rapid Transit system and ongoing national road expansions – as key drivers of real estate activity.
Rising demand in secondary growth areas like Palawan, Bacolod City, and Cagayan de Oro City is also prompting developers to look at how emerging Asian cities are managing inclusive growth and community-driven planning.
“Buyers today are looking beyond just location – they’re seeking lifestyle ecosystems. Across Asia, developers are responding with vertical townships and green-certified projects that combine affordability, sustainability, and access,” Leuterio added.
With increasing pressure to innovate, ARES 2025 offers a unique opportunity for Filipino developers to recalibrate their strategies, foster cross-border alliances, and stay ahead of the curve in a competitive and rapidly integrating regional market.
“ARES is not just about the Philippines – it’s a launchpad for developers ready to compete, collaborate, and grow in Asia,” said Leuterio.

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