According to the Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council (HUDCC), there is an unmet need for housing in the Philippines of almost 6 million units, based on its estimates for the period ending as far back as 2016. By today, it may be safe to assume that the backlog has even increased, especially given the physical and financial difficulties brought about by the unforeseen COVID-19 pandemic in recent years.
However, more than just the availability of homes, the quality of life afforded by these dwellings is equally important. Houses that not only provide shelter but nurture the welfare of its inhabitants are important in building stronger and more productive communities that, in turn, build a better nation. It is this belief that independent real estate developer Data Land Inc. (DLI) took to heart when it first started out in the local market a decade ago.
“We believe that Filipino families deserve the best life possible—a home that provides utmost value for their hard-earned money and a daily living experience that prioritizes their comfort and convenience,” says DLI president Engr. Andrea Tamayo-Ulep.
Such mission of DLI in providing quality homes beyond the basics is not merely an aspiration but a promise it is able to make good on because of its solid background and expertise in engineering and construction. Its parent company, DDT Konstract, is one of the few contractors in the country rated “quadruple A,” the highest rating based on the standards implemented by the Philippine Contractors Association Board (PCAB) of the Construction Industry Authority of the Philippines (CIAP).
Ulep enumerates DLI’s key value propositions that characterize all real estate projects that it undertakes, encapsulated in a handy list of “five Ds”—”desirable location; delightful amenities; a deal that is ‘real’ or value for money; dedicated property management; and delivery of product quality and excellence by DDT as contractor.” Proof that the company is on the right track in terms of its vision is the recognition it received from BCI Asia Awards as one of the Top 10 developers in the Philippines for 2020–2021.
On its landmark 10th anniversary this year, DLI is setting its sights on continued expansion of its already formidable portfolio, which includes: The Silk Residences in Sta. Mesa, Manila; The Olive Place in Mandaluyong City; pioneering “condormitel” MyCube in Biñan, Laguna; landed condominium The Miren Enclaves in Puerto Princesa, Pawalan; high-rise office and commercial building DDT Sky Tower along EDSA in Quezon City; and mixed-use, master planned township North Gateway Business Park in Tuguegarao City.
Despite industry challenges such as the continuing global pandemic and volatile market prices of commodities, the company remains optimistic of prospects given its steady growth in the past years. Ulep largely credits prudence and discipline in operational costs, enhanced by synergies with its parent company, that enable the company to continue delivering on its promise to the market.
“Now more than ever, there is a need for high-quality homes to meet the evolving needs of Filipino homeowners,” she says. “We are excited with what the future brings in terms of more value-laden offerings that we can provide, and we look forward to enhancing our presence in the lives of Filipino families for decades to come,” she concludes. ###
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