South Palms Resort & Spa Panglao, MGallery Collection, Panglao, Bohol, Philippines

Spa & Wellness

Two-time winner at AHEAD Asia 2026, South Palms Resort & Spa Panglao, MGallery Collection, is a holistic approach to wellbeing and responsible development, awarded for its Sustainability and Spa & Wellness facilities.

Set on the Philippine island of Bohol, the resort incorporates timber reclaimed from fishing boats and typhoon-damaged buildings, while limestone excavated on-site was repurposed as architectural cladding. Passive design and solar energy reduce operational demand, with greywater reuse, on-site water bottling, glass recycling and composting creating a more circular approach to waste. Local sourcing extends throughout the project, from Philippine-made furniture to handwoven raffia, earthenware and ingredients grown at a local.

The judges praised the project’s “great storytelling and locally driven narrative”, expressed throughout its design, operations and approach to wellbeing. Its celebration of Boholano traditions and overall relaxed character were “refreshing to see”, while the close response to both the site and community gives the resort its distinctive identity.

Winners
Global Headline Sponsor
 
RH

Trophy Sponsor
 
Preciosa

Global Sponsors
 
Kaldewei
 
Laufen
 
Lutron
 
Roca
 
Villeroy&Boch

Event Sponsors
 
Del Mar Lighting
 
Gessi
 
Hansgrohe
 
Kohler
 
Magnovent
 
Preciosa
 
TECE

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