Sta.Lucia Realty was incorporated in 1972 by members of the Robles-Santos Family with the primary objective of engaging in real estate development. SLR has since become one of the Philippines leading real estate development companies. From 1972 to 2007, SLR has been engaged in the development of over 9,000 hactares of land through 177 development projects throught the Philippines. Of these 177 projects, a total of 100 were completed as of December 31, 2007.

SLR historically focused on building planned residential subdivision communities with lots that are marketed to a broad cross section of purchasers from the affordable to the luxury sectors, with a principal focus on the middle-income sector. In addition, SLR has successfully diversified into vertical residential developments such as low-rise condominiums.

SLR is also a leading developer of golf courses in the Philippines, having developed the largest number of golf courses in the country. SLR has also developed the 10.5-hectare Sta. Lucia Grand Mall in Cainta, Rizal which it transferred to SLI.

The Sta. Lucia Group expects to continue its real estate business through SLR's subsidiary, SLI, following the assignment and transfer of SLR's real estate assets as discussed in "Reorganization of the Sta. Lucia Group" document. For details of SLI's business.