DMCI Homes nears completion of Batangas beachfront project

Philstar - Oct 12, 2026

DMCI Homes of the Consunji Group has reached a major construction milestone for its 7.5-hectare Solmera Coast beachfront estate in Batangas, with the company completing the structural framework of all five buildings in the project’s resort component.

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