About us
Leveraging an impressive 75 combined years of dedicated focus on the Philippines’ commercial real estate landscape, TFA Commercial Realty offers unparalleled market insight and strategic advisory. Since its inception in 2011 by Trent Frankum and Jenny Tan, TFA has consistently deepened its expertise within the local market, building a reputation for navigating its complexities while upholding multinational service standardss This profound collective experience, embodied by the core team including Kristine Tolentino and Vincent Palec, is the foundation upon which TFA has successfully guided hundreds of locators, investors, sellers, and landlords. Their long-standing presence and deep-rooted understanding of the Philippine property sectors have been instrumental in achieving significant milestones, including brokering one of the nation’s largest-ever office leases and facilitating a multi-billion peso commercial land transaction. TFA’s enduring commitment and combined experience solidify its role as a trusted leader in Philippine real estate services.
Senior Leadership
Trent founded TFA in 2011 after spending nine years at CB Richard Ellis Philippines, with the final four years serving as the General Manager & Executive Director.
Trent Frankum
Kristine Tolentino is a lawyer specializing in property and tax (3 years’ PQE), leveraging over a decade of experience in real estate finance and data analytics.
Kristine Tolentino
Vincent Palec has over eight years of experience in commercial real estate specializing in assisting occupiers in identifying optimal real estate solutions that would support their overall business goals.
Vincent Palec
Jenny Tan co-founded TFA in 2011. Her entrepreneurial drive began twenty years earlier, around the same time she topped the Real Estate Brokerage exam, when she started Tangent Enterprises.
Jenny Tan
David Lambrix is a seasoned hospitality and technology entrepreneur with extensive experience in Southeast Asian markets, successfully launching and managing businesses across diverse industries, and specializing in innovative strategies that drive growth and operational excellence.
David Lambrix
Gerardo Laperal
Our Clients
Affiliations and Certifications
For more than 56 years, the CCIM Designation remains the global standard for commercial real estate professionals. The CCIM Institute Pin denotes that the wearer has completed advanced coursework in financial and market analysis and demonstrated extensive experience in the commercial real estate industry. CCIM Designees are recognized as leading experts in commercial real estate. The Institute has built its reputation on delivering the most in-depth education and analytical tools available in the commercial real estate industry.
SIOR is the world’s premier commercial real estate organization for industrial and office professionals with headquarters in Washington, DC. Individuals who earn their SIOR designation adhere to the highest levels of accountability and ethical standards. Only the industry’s top professionals qualify for the SIOR designation, to which there are 3,900 members in 49 countries. SIOR represents today’s most knowledgeable, experienced, and trusted commercial real estate brokerage specialists, and these individuals are proven experts in their market and leaders in the industry.
CoreNet Global is a non-profit association for corporate real estate professionals. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, the organization has nearly 10,000 members in 50 countries who are responsible for the real estate assets of large corporations. The organization’s mission is to advance the corporate real estate profession through professional development, publications, research, conferences, and networking in 45 global chapters.
The CoreNet Global Philippines Chapter connects local industry leaders and professionals to promote knowledge-sharing and innovation in workplace strategy, real estate management, and business solutions. The chapter hosts events and forums in Metro Manila to support the growth of the corporate real estate community in the Philippines.
One of CoreNet Global’s key offerings is the Master of Corporate Real Estate (MCR) designation. This designation is the globally recognized standard for corporate real estate professionals, demonstrating deep expertise and a comprehensive understanding of the profession’s strategic aspects. Earning the MCR signifies a commitment to professional excellence and a mastery of skills essential for navigating the industry’s complexities. The program is designed to elevate strategic decision-making and leadership, ensuring that those who hold the MCR are prepared to lead their organizations’ real estate strategies effectively.
What’s the Difference Between CCIM and SIOR?
CCIM and SIOR both show a high level of expertise and professional achievement for commercial real estate agents. Neither one is necessarily “better” than the other – they simply show different professional experience and real-world education pertaining to different aspects of commercial real estate.
Those with the CCIM pin show that they’ve completed education requirements and coursework pertaining to financial and market analysis.
On the other hand, SIOR designees prove specialization in their specific field and become a recognized expert as they complete not only education requirements, but also prove themselves based on experience, ethics, and more.
Is CCIM or SIOR better?
Neither one of these designations is necessarily better in general – they are simply different. If you can find a local broker who has one or both of these commercial real estate designations, you’ll be ahead of the game when it comes to finding or selling your next commercial property as you know that they have a strong history of successful sales, and are serious about their professional development in the commercial real estate industry.
Core Values
Overcommunicate
Share information clearly and often to avoid confusion.
Get Better Every Day
Focus on daily growth and continuous improvement.
Ask Questions
Stay curious questions lead to learning and progress.
Coach-Student-Friend
Lead, learn, and support others in every interaction.
Stay Aggressive
Take initiative and pursue goals with urgency and intent.
Be Humble
Stay grounded, open to feedback, and always ready to learn.