C9 Hotelworks Branded Residences report shows the Philippines ranked second in Asia in the real estate sector. (From left) Lee Lin, regional director of Novo Hospitality; Bill Barnett, managing director of C9 Hotelworks; Vanessa Koo, business development head of Ascott Limited; Saowarin Chanprakaisi, vice president for business development of Ascott Limited; Cindy Tan Jarabata, director of Tajara Leisure & Hospitality Group; GianFranco Bianchi, general manager of The One Atelier; and David Johnson, CEO of Delivering Asia.