Filipinohomes Starts May On A High Note With Team VIP Contract Signing On 2nd Day In Bohol

BOHOL – Filipinohomes welcomed a new team into its network with the contract signing of Team VIP, held at the network’s Bohol office on May 2, 2026, at 10:30 AM. The ceremony formalized the team’s affiliation, granting its unit managers and salespersons access to the network’s national property database, developer partnerships, training resources, and administrative support systems.

The signing adds another team to the network’s growing roster, where Filipinohomes has been actively building its presence through previous contract events, training seminars, and leadership meetings. The accord comes as the province’s real estate and tourism sectors gather momentum behind a string of infrastructure milestones and hospitality upgrades.

New airport operator signals upgraded connectivity

Just days before the signing, Panglao International Airport transitioned into private‑sector management under Aboitiz InfraCapital, a move expected to unlock a ₱5‑billion improvement plan. The airport, already known as the country’s first “eco-designed” gateway, will see phased redevelopment aiming to raise passenger capacity from 2 million to 2.5 million annually by year‑end, with further expansion to 3.9 million by 2030. The handover is designed to reduce chronic passenger congestion, streamline check‑in and security flows, and make Panglao more attractive for direct international flights from South Korea, China, Japan, and Australia.

That vision is already taking shape. On the same day as the Team VIP signing, a charter flight from Tokyo carrying Japanese tourists touched down at the airport under a Cebu Pacific service coordinated with the Department of Tourism. Governor Erico Aris Aumentado called the flight “a very important step” toward making direct Japan‑Bohol connections regular, which would further diversify the province’s already broad international visitor base—South Korea, China, the United States, and European markets among them.

Residential market holding stable amid broad‑based growth

Demand for residential property continues to underpin agent activity. PrimaryHomes Inc. reported that its Royal Oceancrest series on Panglao Island continues to see stable uptake, with the second development already transitioning to unit turnover. The developer noted that early project phases were sold during the pandemic, reflecting sustained buyer confidence in well‑positioned coastal assets, even while global geopolitical tensions push up fuel costs and construction materials.

At the same time, the national Expanded 4PH program remains active in the province, providing qualified first‑time homebuyers—including overseas Filipino workers—access to Pag‑IBIG housing loans at a subsidized 3% annual rate for up to 10 years, the lowest in the market.

New hospitality benchmarks widen investment appeal

The province’s hospitality sector has also raised its profile. The MGallery Collection unveiled a new luxury beachfront resort on Panglao’s shores, aimed at high‑end domestic and international travelers seeking premium coastal retreats. Meanwhile, The Bellevue Resort earned dual recognition as Bohol’s first halal‑certified and DOT‑accredited Muslim‑friendly accommodation, a distinction expected to attract travelers from Southeast Asia and Middle Eastern markets.

These developments reinforce Panglao’s status as a leisure gateway underpinned by improved regional connectivity. For Team VIP, the contract signing positions it to help meet the rising demand for both primary residences and vacation homes in one of the country’s most dynamic island economies, backed by the full resources of the country’s largest real estate network.

Strengthening the local sales force

For Team VIP, the contract signing grants its newly affiliated unit managers and salespersons full access to Filipinohomes’ national property database and developer partnerships such as PrimaryHomes Inc., which continues to post stable demand for its residential projects on Panglao Island. The team will undergo onboarding, including training on the network’s multi‑listing platform.

With Bohol welcoming its first chartered flight from Tokyo on the very day of the signing, and infrastructure projects advancing across the province, Team VIP is positioned to serve a rising number of homebuyers and investors. Backed by the full resources of the country’s largest real estate network, the team is set to help meet the growing demand for residential lots, vacation homes, and rental properties in the province.