Inside Asia’s family empires: Philippines’ Active Group builds its name on quality, not quantity

Inside Asia’s family empires: How they are transforming to seize the next stage of growth

[SINGAPORE] Trained as an architect like his father, the younger Antonio Turalba has always sought to make the most out of the land he acquires.

This means building properties across the archipelago that offer value, not simply in terms of returns, but also in what they provide community and culture.

“As a smaller niche developer, we are able to offer the same quality at a better price than a larger developer,” said Antonio Turalba Jr, president and chief executive officer of Philippine real estate developer Active Group of Companies. “Show us the property, and we can see what it is best used for.”