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NEXTASIA President & CEO Cris Carreon Receives Outstanding Alumnus in Entrepreneurship Award from MIT CE-ENSE

NEXTASIA Land, Inc. proudly celebrates a major milestone for our President and CEO, Mr. Cris Y. Carreon, who has been honored with an Outstanding Alumnus in Entrepreneurship Award by the MIT CE-ENSE department.

This prestigious recognition is awarded to Mapúa alumni who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, innovation, and impact in the field of entrepreneurship. Mr. Carreon’s journey from civil engineer to one of South Luzon’s leading real estate developers exemplifies these qualities and more.

A Mapúan Engineer Turned Visionary Entrepreneur

Mr. Carreon’s foundation in civil engineering sharpened the discipline, analytical and technical skills that later propelled his entrepreneurial success.After gaining experience in his early career with local and multinational corporations, he transitioned to the real estate field by building and selling homes in Metro Manila’s premier subdivisions, where he developed his skills and understanding of construction quality, design, and market needs.

Mapuan Stories – Volume I: A Century of Civil Engineering Excellence

Building NEXTASIA: A Legacy of Innovation and Heart

This eventually led him to establish NEXTASIA Land, Inc. in 2012 with his son and now-COO, Dustin Y. Carreon. Now in its 13th year, NEXTASIA slowly grew into one of South Luzon’s fastest-emerging real estate developers. His developments integrate practical community innovations such as solar-powered streetlights, broadband-ready homes, and EV-charging provisions—forward-looking features that were not common in the segment.

His leadership blends business vision with the Mapúan spirit of excellence, integrity, and service.

Mapuan Stories – Volume I: A Century of Civil Engineering Excellence

A Recognition of Impact and Purpose

Receiving the Outstanding Alumnus in Entrepreneurship Award is a testament to Mr. Carreon’s enduring commitment to uplifting communities through responsible and forward-thinking development.

We celebrate this achievement with profound pride as. Mr. Carreon’s award reflects the very heart of NEXTASIA’s mission and inspires us to continue creating communities where Filipino families can thrive.

His story is proof that with purpose, discipline, and heart, one can build not just structures—but futures.