General Santos City – If you were anywhere near the Grand Summit Hotel last March 28, you’d have spotted a crowd of real estate investors and property specialists heading in for the Taft Properties Investors Forum.

The event ran from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m., with talks diving into investment opportunities and a look at what Taft Properties' has in its portfolio. A team from Filipino Homes was there, too—a sign of how the two groups are working together. Their goal: bring more property investment options to clients across the country, especially in high‑growth areas outside Metro Manila.

A Developer with a Strong Heritage

Taft Properties, the real estate development arm of VicSal Development Corporation—the company behind the Metro Gaisano chain of stores—has been operating since 1997 . The developer is known for pioneering what it terms "MicroTownship Master planning" and "Comfort by Design," concepts that integrate residential, commercial, and retail components into cohesive communities.

Spotlight on Cebu Developments

A significant portion of the forum was dedicated to introducing two of Taft Properties' flagship projects in Cebu:

Horizons 101 – Recognized as the tallest building in the Visayas and Mindanao region, Horizons 101 is located along General Maxilom Avenue in Cebu City . The development consists of two towers with approximately 1,600 residential units and has become an iconic landmark in the city's skyline. Its strategic location and resort-inspired amenities have made it a popular choice among young professionals and families seeking urban living.

East Gate – Situated along Pope John Paul II Avenue corner Cardinal Rosales Avenue within the Cebu Business Park, East Gate is a 9-story mixed-use development completed in 2022. The project features:

East Gate Shoppes, a retail component housing established brands such as BELO Clinic, Alishan Milktea, and Harvey's Burger
The Kitchens at East Gate, an innovative cloud kitchen space designed for food entrepreneurs
Corporate office spaces, with the 8th floor serving as Taft Properties' headquarter

Soltana Nature Residences – Located in Mactan, Lapu‑Lapu City, this mid‑rise condominium development offers a resort‑inspired living experience just minutes from the Mactan‑Cebu International Airport. Designed for both investors and end‑users, Soltana features amenity‑rich environments that cater to the growing demand for quality residential spaces in Cebu’s gateway city.

The projects tie into Taft’s bigger goal: building integrated communities where residential comfort meets commercial accessibility.

Expanding Investment Reach

The forum also showed how Mindanao‑based investors are looking beyond their own backyard. Attendees got to sit down with property specialists, talk financing options, and see what makes master‑planned developments in high‑growth cities like Cebu worth a closer look.

A networking session wrapped things up—giving everyone a chance to connect with Taft reps and talk next steps.

With the General Santos forum in the books, Taft Properties and Filipino Homes are looking ahead to more collaboration. The goal? Keep bringing quality real estate opportunities to Filipino investors nationwide.