D.M. Wenceslao & Associates, Inc. (DMW) has been chosen once again to be part of a special investment fund that focuses on companies doing good things for the environment and society. This marks the fourth year in a row that DMW has been picked for this honor.
According to a disclosure filed with the Philippine Stock Exchange on March 31, 2026, the company was selected as one of the investees of the ATRAM Philippine Sustainable Development and Growth Fund (ATRAM SDG Fund) for 2026.
What is the ATRAM SDG Fund?
Think of the ATRAM SDG Fund like a special savings account that only puts money into companies that are trying to make the world better. It’s called a Unit Investment Trust Fund (UITF), and it picks the top 20 companies from the Philippine Stock Exchange based on how well they follow Sustainable Development Goals, or SDGs for short.
SDGs are like a checklist of good things companies should do – like taking care of the environment, treating workers fairly, and helping communities grow stronger.
How Are Companies Chosen?
Getting into this fund isn’t easy. ATRAM looks at almost 100 different companies and tests them using their own special scoring system. Only the best 20 companies that do the most good things make it into the fund. DMW has now passed this tough test four years in a row.
Does This Fund Perform Well?
Yes! According to the press release, since the ATRAM SDG Fund started, it has performed better than the PSEi benchmark (the main measurement of how Philippine stocks are doing overall). This shows that companies focusing on sustainability can actually create more value over time.
Why Was DMW Selected?
DMW was picked because of several good practices they follow:
- Renewable energy adoption – Using cleaner energy sources
- Community hiring – Giving jobs to people in local areas
- Responsible labor practices – Treating workers fairly and competitively
- Strong governance – Running the company honestly and transparently
What the Company’s Leader Said
Delfin Angelo “Buds” Wenceslao, the Chief Executive Officer of DMW, explained that sustainability isn’t just something extra they do – it’s at the heart of how they run their business. He mentioned that their main project, Aseana City, was designed from the start to be responsible and built to last for many years.
Wenceslao also noted that investors are starting to understand better how companies that care about sustainability can perform better financially.
DMW’s Five Pillars of Sustainability
The company follows five main principles to guide their work:
- Quality of Life – Making life better for people
- Environmental Stewardship – Taking care of nature
- Good Governance and Ethical Business Practices – Being honest and fair in business
- People-Centric Labor Practices – Putting workers first
- Economic Development – Helping the economy grow
About D.M. Wenceslao & Associates
DMW is a property development company that specializes in creating land from the sea (called land reclamation), construction, and real estate development. Their biggest project is Aseana City, a 107.5-hectare development along Manila Bay in Parañaque City.
Since the company started in 1965, they have reclaimed more than 2.4 million square meters of land, developed over 400,000 square meters of buildings, and completed more than 140 construction projects across the Philippines, including large government developments.
The company trades on the Philippine Stock Exchange under the stock symbol DMW.
Source Note:This article is based on the company’s official press release and disclosures filed with the Philippine Stock Exchange’s Electronic Disclosure Generation Technology (PSE EDGE) system. For the complete and official version of the announcement, readers may visit the PSE EDGE website and search for the company’s filing directly.
