As one of Philippine’s pioneer real estate developers, Federal Land Inc. is known for iconic projects and world-class aspirations. A proud member of GT Capital Holdings, Federal Land demonstrates the passion of a trailblazer and innovator tempered by the strict disciplines of banking and finance.

Now on its 47th year, Federal Land has dedicated itself to developing properties that are faithful to the aspirations and expectations of its residents. Each project is truly considered and built to be of topnotch quality. Federal Land, Inc. creates properties anchored on the values of trust, reliability, and integrity through its masterbrands, Federal Land and Horizon Land.

Humble Beginnings


Soler Tower, Tytana Plaza, and Mandarin Mansion are the first projects of Federal Homes, Inc. in 1970s

Federal Land Inc. began in 1972 as Federal Homes, Inc. In the same year, it launched the Soler Tower to cater to the Filipino-Chinese community in Binondo, Manila. This was immediately followed by the launch of Tytana Plaza, Mandarin Mansion, Escolta Twin Towers, Dasma Corporate Center, and Federal Tower.

The success of Binondo projects and the increasing investor confidence led to an expansion in Pasay. In 1990, Federal Land launched Bayview International Towers along Roxas Boulevard. The project was one of the first prime developments in Pasay. After the reclamation of Manila Bay, Federal Land acquired 40 hectares to start a master-planned integrated community: Metro Park.

Setting its sights on producing more quality projects for its customers, Federal Land dedicated itself to building self-sustaining communities in Manila, Makati, Cavite, and Cebu. Early 2000 saw the rapid introduction of prime real estate projects such as Bay Garden Club Residences, Oriental Garden Makati, Florida Sun Estates, Valencia Hills, The Grand Midori Makati, Riverview Mansion, Marco Polo Plaza Cebu, and the landmark GT Tower International.

Since then, Federal Land has continued to build and deliver high-quality properties that are tailor-fit to the communities it chooses to serve. The Four Seasons Riviera in Binondo is designed with feng shui sensibilities. The Peninsula Garden Midtown Homes is intended to be a kid-friendly garden enclave ideal for starting families. The Quantum Residences is strategically located in between Manila’s university belt and Makati Central Business District to cater to young adults transitioning from students to professionals. Marquinton Residences, Tropicana Garden City, and Siena Towers gave Marikina citizens a new option aside from the traditional house and lot living. Mi Casa in the Bay Area brings in the modern tropical paradise streamlined for contemporary living. These projects stand as testimonies to Federal Land’s unrelenting commitment to building structures and communities that contribute to the progress of society.


President Rodrigo Duterte leads the unveiling of the Grand Hyatt Manila Marker with late Federal Land Chairman George S.K. Ty.

Global Alliances
Not resting on its laurels, Federal Land continues to advance its vision of building exceptional properties through its alliance with renowned global brands.

In Cebu, Federal Land partnered with Marco Polo Hotels of Hong Kong to develop the five-star Marco Polo Plaza and the first branded residence, Marco Polo Residences.

In 2008, Federal Land partnered with Orix Corporation, a top real estate company in Japan, for the Grand Midori Makati on Legazpi Street. The partnership fused Filipino artistry and Japanese ingenuity and created a Zen oasis in the heart of the city. In 2012, Federal Land formed the Bonifacio Landmark Realty and Development Corporation, a joint venture with Orix Corporation, to bring the iconic Grand Hyatt Manila and Grand Hyatt branded residences to North Bonifacio Global City.


Eiji Kutsukaka, Chairman of Nomura Real Estate Development; Toshihiko Sugie, President of Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings; George Ty, GT Capital Chairman; and Alfred V. Ty, Federal Land Inc. unveils the scale model of The Seasons Residence.

Launched as a closing highlight to 2018, The Seasons Residences is a $400 million development project in partnership with leading Japanese firms, Nomura Real Estate Development, and Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings, Inc. The development will have four upscale residential towers and the country’s first Mitsukoshi Mall.

Excellence in Execution


Federal Land, Inc. General Manager Thomas Mirasol and Vice President for Sales and Marketing John Cabato receive the 2019 Top Developer Award from BCI Asia.

Federal Land’s track record of quality, reliability, and integrity did not go unnoticed, with the company receiving numerous accolades over the years. The latest among its achievements is the 2019 Gold Award for Outstanding Developer from Fédération Internationale des Administrateurs de Biens et Conseils lmmobiliers (FIABCI) for the Grand Hyatt Manila Residences in BGC, Taguig.

Other notable awards collected are the 2019 Top Developer Award from BCI Asia for The Seasons Residences; the 2019 Brand Leadership Award from CMO Asia; the Best Luxe Condo of the Year from The Outlook 2018 by Lamudi for the Grand Hyatt Manila Residences; the 2017 Gold Award for Outstanding Developer from Fédération Internationale des Administrateurs de Biens et Conseils lmmobiliers (FIABCI) for The Grand Midori Makati; and the 2007 Developer of the Year Award from Chamber of Real Estate and Builders Association (CREBA) for Marquinton Residences in Marikina.

The Legacy Continues

Designed by world-renowned architecture firm Foster + Partners, the Estate Makati is envisioned to be the crowning jewel of Makati Skyline.

This 2019, Federal Land is slated to launch several projects including the Hawaiian-inspired development in the Bay Area, Mi Casa; and the company’s first foray in Ortigas CBD, The Grand Midori Ortigas. Federal Land is also scheduled to publicly launch the ultra-luxurious condominium project in partnership with SM Prime Holdings. Designed by world-renowned architectural firm Foster + Partners, The Estate Makati is set to be the crowning jewel of the Makati skyline and is expected to put the Philippines on the map of modern architectural marvels.

Federal Land celebrates its 47th year of transforming the skyline and reimagining the country bearing the theme “Excellence in Execution: Delivering What is Promised.” The theme underscores Federal Land’s commitment to create and develop enriching communities on par with the rest of the world. The values of accountability, ownership, and urgency serve as the company’s guiding principle to ensure Federal Land’s legacy of excellence will continue not only for 2019 but for the years to come.

In photo are: Marieless R. Uy (Federal Land sales referral partner in Dubai); Chary B. Francisco (Federal Land Corporate and Digital Marketing Head); Jasmin B, Fisalbon (Federal Land Director of Sales, Stars Division); John Frederick C. Cabato (Federal Land Senior Vice President & Head of Sales and Marketing); our sales referral partners in Dubai: Honey Mae De Guzman, Mark Jayson Balaguer, Mark Emman Culapo and Jerome Barrocan.

The United Arab Emirates is reputable as a leading destination for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs).  With high wages and a zero income tax policy, over 800,000 OFWs in Dubai made an astounding remittance of at least $6.62 billion in 2018, according to the latest government figures.

The steady financial gains thus encouraged financial literacy and investment among the Filipino population, with real estate investment a major point of interest.  In a survey by New Perspective Media Group, 8 out of 10 Filipino expats in UAE are considering buying property in the Philippines within the next 12 months. Property tops the list of preferred investments (55%), a growingly popular alternative to putting money into a savings account, money market or insurance.  The top 3 locations preferred are Manila, Cavite, Laguna.

Introducing OFWs to an array of valuable real estate opportunities, esteemed real estate developer of 47 years Federal Land, Inc. joined the recent Philippine Property and Investment Exhibition (PPIE) at JW Marriott Deira in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The Philippine Property and Investment Exhibition is the largest exhibition of Philippine real estate investment in the Middle East featuring the top firms of the Philippine property scene such as Federal Land, Ayala Land, SMDC, Robinsons Land, Greenfield Development, and Aboitiz Land among others.

Federal Land’s presence at the exhibition underscores its motivation to support OFWs in Dubai in their quest of looking for their dream homes and investments properties. Federal Land showcased Palm Beach West – Baler, one of four towers in the company’s sprawling 4-hectare Metro Park, a mixed-use estate in Pasay City; Florida Sun Estates – Orlando, the latest phase to join the resort-like and clustered residential development in Cavite City; Siena Towers, a two-tower high-rise residential condominium in Shoe Capital suburban, Marikina City; and Quantum Residences, a millennial-oriented condominium community located at Sen Gil J. Puyat Avenue corner Taft Avenue.

In his talk during the event, Federal Land’s Senior Vice President and Head of Sales and Marketing John Frederick Cabato urged attending OWFs to “leverage the sustained strength and growth of the Philippines’ real estate industry.”  He emphasized the value of being decisive and daring in their investment as “their decisions today would shape their future, especially when the time comes for them to head back home.”

OFWs showed high interest in Federal Land’s condominium developments, learning how they are ideal for themselves and their families with the properties’ unique design, modern amenities, and conveniences, as well as strategic locations, which encompassed proximity to universities, growth priorities by the local and national government, and ideal retirement areas.

For more info about Federal Land’s latest developments, visit www.federalland.ph.

Choosing a condo for investment is not an easy decision to make. After all, there are several options on the market, each better than the last. If you are interested in the Bay Area, then a Mi Casa condo is your best bet to grow your investment. Here are five benefits of buying and investing in Mi Casa at Metro Park.

The Luxury of Resort Living

Mi Casa brings in the modern tropical paradise of Hawaii into Filipino contemporary living. With its sparkling water features, lush greenery, resort-like amenities, island aesthetics, and the Manila Bay sunset, Mi Casa takes you to experience Hawaii’s reinvigorating sense of open sea and air. You will feel like you are on a 5-star vacation on an island while being at home.
For a close community life, Mi Casa has thoughtfully designed spaces that evoke Hawaii’s love for gathering. There are various swimming pools, barbeque area, kid’s playscape, fitness gyms, function rooms, library, movie room, and lounges. Residents can host barbeque parties, movie nights and play dates all within a neighborhood that embraces the sun, wind, and sea.

The Prestige of a Federal Land Inc. Condo


Mi Casa is Federal Land’s first Hawaiian-inspired condominium community. To capture the character and aesthetics of the popular island destination, Federal Land partnered with top design firms such as the Callision RTKL and AIDEA Inc. for the architecture’ Chat Fores Design Studio for interior design; and CREARIS for the landscape.

Founded in 1972, Federal Land has since developed over 55 large-scale projects that redefined the key areas of Metro Manila, Cavite and Cebu. Federal Land is best known for its many iconic developments GT Tower International in Makati, Marco Polo Residences in Cebu, Grand Hyatt Manila in Bonifacio Global City, and the upcoming Norman Foster luxury condo The Estate Makati.

The Convenience of Metro Park Community


Blue Bay Walk at Metro Park

Mi Casa is part of the Metro Park community, a sprawling 36-hectare master-planned community in the business district of Bay Area, Pasay. Metro Park is a modern and vibrant community home to deluxe resort residences of Bay Garden Club and Residences, Six Senses Residences, Palm Beach Villas, and Palm Beach West; stylish shopping centers of Blue Bay Walk, and Met Live; PEZA-accredited office towers iMet BPO; spacious event centers of Le Pavillon and Le Parc; elite Nursing school Manila Tytana Colleges; and a pet-friendly park – all set within the emerging Entertainment City.

With a workplace, mall, school, and park just a stone’s throw away, a balanced live-work-play lifestyle awaits residents looking to live the good life.

The Accessibility of a Strategic Location

The South Luzon Expressway and The Metro Manila Skyway

Though it is located on the western coast of Metro Manila, Bay Area is set in a strategic location that can easily access the important places of the metropolis. Bay Area is near the central business districts: Makati, Ortigas, and Bonifacio Global City. The universities along Taft and España Avenues are also just a short drive away; while the theaters at Cultural Center of the Philippines and amusement rides of Star City.

Travel to and fro Bay Area is also convenient with numerous roads and skyways connecting the area to the rest of Metro Manila. There is the Metro Manila Skyway System, Manila–Cavite Expressway or Coastal Road, C5 South Link Expressway, NAIA Expressway, Macapagal Boulevard, and more. Mi Casa is also near the Ninoy Aquino International Airport and Port of Manila, providing more convenient transportation between the other destinations in the country.

The High Return on Investment

Colliers International Philippines projects that the Bay Area will be among the most in demand and expensive condominiums for sale that will go beyond PHP300,000 (USD 5,700) per sqm. The high demand and the subsequent soaring price can be attributed with the influx of Chinese expatriates working in the Philippine Offshore Gaming Operations (POGO) and the rise of Bay Area as the entertainment capital of the country that houses four major casino resorts: Solaire Resort and Casino; City of Dreams Manila; Okada Manila; and Resorts World Bayshore.

Based on the other residences in Metro Park such Bay Garden Club and Residences and Palm Beach West, the prices per square meter has risen exponentially over the years. In 2017, Palm Beach West is worth around Php 212,000 per square meters; which rose to Php 312,000 per square meter in 2019. That is a 47% increase in just two years.

“The best thing about investing in a Federal Land condo is its quality. I know I can resell or lease at high market value because its value is justified. The community is in a great location, the amenities are well-planned, and the unit itself spacious and wonderful,” shares one of the Federal Land condo investors.

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To learn more about Mi Casa, visit the website at www.federalland.ph or visit the Mi Casa Showroom and Information Center located at Metro Park, Bay Area, Pasay City.

In the emerging Bay Area business district of Pasay, prime real estate developer, Federal Land introduces Mi Casa, a vibrant vertical neighborhood reminiscent of Hawaii’s reinvigorating aesthetic of open sea and air.  Its first tower, Hawaii, brings in the islands of Hawaii’s modern tropical paradise streamlined for Filipino contemporary living. Anchored on the values of trust, dependability, and integrity, Federal Land, now on its 47th year, is dedicated to developing properties that are faithful to the needs and aspirations of its residents, and even beyond expectations. 

Each project is carefully planned and executed to assure its clients of the highest quality of development. Federal Land brings in the most ingenious architects, and most innovative engineers, to build a safe and ideal home that is unique to the priorities of each person and designed around their life plans. For more information about the development, please call 551-0888 or visit the Mi Casa Showroom & Information Center at the Metro Park, Bay Area, Pasay City. 

Buying a home is one of the goals of every Filipino, especially those who work hard in another country to provide for their loved ones.  And with the construction boom in the country, OFWs are now given the opportunity of buying their dream home and investing in real estate. So instead of letting your hard earned money sit idle in a bank, why not try your hand at real estate investment.  Here are some guidelines to help you acquire a property without a hitch.

Identify your purpose

Is the property for your and your family’s residence? Do you plan on renting it out?  Will you rent it to students, to office workers, to expats, or tourists ala Airbnb style?  Will you wait for a few years then resell?

Recognizing your intentions will help you narrow down options and pinpoint the right location, amenities, and accessibility your dream property must have.

Read: What is Real Estate Investment and How to be an Investor

Do the research

Since you have lived abroad for a few years, it is important to know the real estate situation in the Philippines.  And with today’s technology at the palm of your hands, you can easily hit the internet and scan through property portals like Lamudi to compare prices, check interest rates and talk to professionals.

Also, ask friends back home to recommend a reliable developer with a solid track record such as Federal Land Inc.

Palm Beach West at Bay Area Central Business District

Call a friend

While an average vacation for an OFW with a two-year work contract is two months, property acquisition can take more time.  To make sure you complete all the requirements and come out of the purchase process with the keys of your dream house, ask a trusted immediate family member to represent you in the entirety of transaction.

Immediate family members such as your spouse, children, parents, and siblings can be appointed as attorney-in-act and sign the relevant documents on your behalf.  A relative becomes your attorney-in-fact when you both sign the Special Power of Attorney (SPA).  The SPA should then be notarized and consularized at the nearest Philippine Consulate.  Upon the consulate’s approval, your attorney-in-fact is then authorized to sign documents and represent you for the transactions.

What is the difference between a Consularized Special Power of Attorney and Notarized Special Power of Attorney?

A Consularized Special Power of Attorney is an SPA signed by an OFW or expatriate while abroad, while a Notarized Special Power of Attorney is an SPA signed by an OFW or expatriate while in the Philippines. Typically, it is signed before an OFW leaves the country so a family member residing in the country can finish the transaction on his/her behalf.  To notarize an SPA, simply visit a notary public near you with a signed SPA.

Prepare the papers

Acquiring a property requires proper documentation.  Ensure that you have the basic paperwork in order such as:

    • Consularized or notarized Special Power of Attorney (SPA)
    • Photocopy of important IDs such as passport, government IDs, company ID etc.
    • TIN (Tax Identification Number)
    • Proof of income/remittance
    • Certificate of employment or POEA contract

Siena Towers along Sumulong Highway, Marikina City

Write that check

Depending on your financial capacity, there are various payment plans available such as paying in full or home loan through PAG-Ibig, in-house or bank financing.  Carefully consider the pros and cons of each plan before making a decision.  If you prefer to pay through a home loan, coordinate with your attorney-in-fact with the loan requirements and application.

Read:  Condo Financing 101

Inspect the property

Before taking the keys, make sure that your attorney-in-fact and other family members meticulously inspect the property.  Ask them to check for the condition of the load-bearing walls, broken tiles, water pipes and electrical provision amongst others.  Best if they could bring an experienced inspector to ensure nothing is amiss before finalizing the turnover.

Even with a thousand miles in between, you and your dream of a real estate investment is not impossible. You can start with a serious family talk and choosing a reliable and trusted developer that will bring you to your dream investment.

Florida Sun Estates at General Trias, Cavite

Known for its sky-high towers, luxury shopping, and a large expat community, Dubai is a thriving global city rising within the Arabian Desert. It is no wonder why Dubai is a leading destination of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs). With almost 450,000 Filipinos living and working in Dubai, you will surely find “kabayan” nurses and doctors in every hospital and clinic; teachers in international and Filipino schools; architects, engineers, labors in every construction site; accountants, managers, and clerks in every company; sales personnel in every shop; chefs and waiters in restaurants; singers and chambermaids in hotels; and fashion designers, artists, web designers, animators in various freelance businesses. Hence with their diligence and competence, Filipinos in Dubai and other emirates in UAE remitted a total of $1.5 billion or (DH5.5 billion) to support their families back home.

This sunny situation makes Filipinos in Dubai more optimistic with their careers and future. In a 2018 survey of 2,000 Filipino expatriates in UAE, eight out of ten said they are ready to invest in real estate. Many OFWs plans to buy a condominium, house or villa as a retirement nest egg or as a passive supplementary income for their dependents.


A Palm Beach West condo unit can be rented out to young professionals working in the Bay Area Central Business District or resold to a family that is upgrading to condominium living.

Opportune Time for Investments

With numerous infrastructure investments from the government and the private sector, the World Bank sees the Philippines continue to be the fastest-growing economy in Southeast Asia. Moreover, organizations such as US News and Asia Property HQ also named the Philippines as the best country to invest in the region.

Though the house and condominium prices in the Philippines is rising, the Philippine peso is still weak against the US dollar, boosting the Filipino expatriate’s United Arab Emirates Dirham (AED) purchasing power in the Philippine market.

Properties in central business districts such as Makati, Bonifacio Global City (BGC) and Bay Area command highest prices due to its high demands and subsequent high returns. In a recent report, global real estate organization Colliers International Philippines sees the capital value to continue increasing with an average price of a prime three-bedroom unit in the secondary market ranging between PHP131,000 and PHP329,000 per sq. meter, increasing between 5% to 6.5%.

Colliers also sees rental yield to grow as developers pop up new supply. At the same time, demand in the secondary market will be sustained by a mix of demand from foreign and local professionals. Thus buying a home to rent out or resell is very attractive.


A Quantum Residences condo unit can be converted into a dormitory to cater to students studying in the university belt or to young professionals working in Makati Central Business District.

Property Recommendations

For first time investors, it would be prudent to start with a moderate risk investment that has potential for high returns. Condominiums on the fringes of Makati, Pasay and Quezon City have a lower capital but relatively high demand from young professionals working on the central business district and mid-income families that are upgrading to condominium living.

Condominiums near leading universities are also good investment opportunities to rent to college students coming from various parts of the country. Condominiums in Marikina can be advantageous for its proximity to the University of the Philippines – Diliman, Ateneo de Manila University and Miriam College.

Properties in Cavite should entice families from Southern Luzon, especially with the completion of the road and train projects that will connect the south to the center.


A Florida Sun Estate house and lot property can be rented out or resold to a family who want to raise children away from the hustle and bustle of Metro Manila.

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For Filipinos in the Middle East who want to know more and interested invest in various Federal Land projects, visit our property page or join us in the Philippine Property and Investment Exhibition on April 26-27, 2019 at Marriott Deira, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.