A Round Up of November News and Events at Primavera

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As we approach the final month of 2014, Primavera Residences is proud to offer more good news, promos, events and opportunities not only for Kagay-anons, but for Filipinos and investors all over the world. This month of November has not only paved ways to pursue our advocacies but also presented opportunities and awards that cemented Italpinas’ lead in pioneering sustainable development in Northern Mindanao.

Here is a look at the news and events last November.

  1. Italpinas President is finalist in this year’s Asia CEO Awards

The prestigious Asia CEO Awards has presented the shortlist of finalists for the 2014 awards and Italpinas’ president Atty. Jojo Leviste is one of the finalists of Asia CEO Awards’ SPi Global Young Leader of the Year category.

With the theme “Emerging Asia”, business leaders from several industries in the Philippines were carefully selected, highlighting the country’s shining examples of good leadership. The awards recognize extraordinary leaders who have demonstrated outstanding achievement for their organizations and contributions to others.

The pre-event was well-covered by the media with stories appearing in the following publications and online news sites:

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  1. Follow-up to Halloween Events

After the annual Halloween celebrations, Primavera Residences announced the winners after the Halloween-themed activity, an online pet costume contest in partnership with the city’s premier pet store, PetPerk Grooming Services, and wrote articles about Halloween Events in CdO.

Below are some photos and media mentions of these activities.

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  1. Construction update

As of November 5, 2014, Primavera Residences Tower 2 continues its steady rise. Currently, the second tower of the country’s premier eco-friendly building is already approaching 77% completion.

Ongoing plastering works are being done in the interior of the 3rd to 5th floors while masonry works are now being accomplished at the 6th to 9th floors.

Below are some photos and media mentions of this update.

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  1. Early Christmas Promo

As an early Christmas treat to condo buyers, Primavera continues its October Fever promo offering up to Php 100,000 worth of freebies. In a regular package, buyers get unfurnished units with inclusions of tile floorings, painted walls and ceilings, fitted kitchen sinks, bathroom fixtures, electrical wirings and outlets; however, the October Fever promo gives buyers a chance to earn savings of up to P100k with a FREE set of Kitchen Modular Cabinet and its installation.

The Early Christmas promo was also featured in several news sites and publications including the following:

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  1. PagBAG-o Project

Primavera Residences, the first eco-friendly building in Cagayan de Oro, fully backs this project by promoting the city’s campaign to a clean and green environment.

As a sustainable developer, Italpinas considers it not only a social responsibility, but a huge honor on our part to be able to support a very worthwhile project. The PagBAG-o project not only helps the environment but also provides assistance to the communities that need it most. This has always been the advocacy of Italpinas, and through supporting this project, we hope that more and more people will take part in generating ideas that could help promote sustainability while also addressing livelihood requirements of communities.

The pre-event was well-covered by the media with stories appearing in the following publications and online news sites:

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  1. CDO Developer represents Ph in Russian Wealth Summit in Singapore

Industry experts in wealth management, banking, fund management, trust services, real estate, gold and diamond trading as well as arts and wine investors from all over Asia, Russia and CIS countries gathered in an International 2-day Summit in Marina Bay Sands Convention Center, Singapore on 18th and 19th November.

Representing the Philippines is Arch. Romolo Nati, the chairman and CEO of Italpinas Euroasian Design and Eco-development Corporation (ITPI) who has been invited to the summit as a resource speaker and part of the panel discussion on areas for investing in Asia.

This story also appeared in the following news:

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  1. Seminar by Real Estate Sales Guru Mr. Jun Garing

Last November 28-29, 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Primavera Residences invited guests to a two-day High Impact Seminar and Workshop by the renowned master of real estate sales training, Mr. Jun Garing.

Jun Garing, an author, sales trainer and motivator, has trained over 100,000 salespeople from 1,000 top corporations for the past 30 years. He has been recognized as one of the Outstanding Salesmen in 1976 and 1977. He is also a recipient of numerous awards and citations from various sales and marketing associations in the Philippines and nearby Asian regions.

The pre-event  appeared in the following publications and online news sites:

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          8. XUHS Batch ’74 conducts successful Chess Tournament at Primavera

Last November 22, as part of their month-long celebration of their Ruby year, XUHS Batch ’74 held their favorite sport back then, Chess, at Primavera Residences.

Below are the photos of the said activity:

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Batch ’74 getting started with their chess tournament.

 

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Batch ’74 Chess enthusiasts.

 

9. BizNews Asia cited Italpinas Chairman as one of the Top 24 CEOs in Ph

BizNews Asia, the country’s largest weekly business and news magazine, celebrates its 13th anniversary by honoring 24 of the Philippines’ leading CEOs and business tycoons at InterContinental Manila last November 25, 2014.

Also previously listed to be one of the Most Influential People in the Philippines by BizNews Asia, Italpinas Chairman, Dr. Jose “Joey” P. Leviste, Jr, is now cited as one of the 24 leading CEOs in the country.

This story is featured in the national papers:

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Italpinas President is Finalist in this Year’s Asia CEO Awards

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The prestigious Asia CEO Awards has presented the shortlist of finalists for the 2014 awards, and the main event is set on November 12, 2014, Wednesday, at the Grand Ballroom of Solaire Resort and Casino in Manila.

With the theme “Emerging Asia”, business leaders from several industries in the Philippines were carefully selected, highlighting the country’s shining examples of good leadership. The awards recognize extraordinary leaders who have demonstrated outstanding achievement for their organizations and contributions to others.

This year, Primavera Residences’ developer, Italpinas Euroasian Design and Eco-development Corporation (ITPI)’s President Atty. Jose “Jojo” D. Leviste, III, is one of the finalists in the 5th Asia CEO Awards in the category of SPi Global Young Leader of the Year.

Pioneering sustainable real estate developments in the Philippines, Atty. Jojo is passionate about environmental design and urban planning. Aside from being ITPI’s president, he also serves as the President of Constellation Energy Corporation, ITPI’s sister company that is engaged in the business of renewable energy, including geothermal, hydro and wind.

“We want to be thought leaders. At first at the level of our projects, but in the longer term I would like our ways of thinking (in relation to design, efficiency and quality of life) to spill over and influence what Filipinos should come to expect of our living environments in a wider sense,” Leviste expressed.

Making a difference

Atty. Jojo Leviste is known for his passion in helping the country become a more sustainable, progressive nation through his extensive knowledge and application of the best practices in renewable energy and environmentally sound projects. The companies he lead – ITPI and Constellation – are built upon the philosophy of making a difference in property development in terms of sustainability and environmental impact.

ITPI’s premier project in Cagayan de Oro – Primavera Residences, a green, mixed-use development – was built to serve the city’s increasing demand for affordable housing with sustainability in mind. It was awarded this year as the Best Mixed-Use Development in the Philippines by the Asia Pacific Property Awards.

“I envision a future where man and nature work in harmony, I believe, together with my business partner, that ITPI is shaping the region to become a healthier, sustainable place to live in,” Leviste said.

The Asia CEO Awards 2014 and title sponsor, PLDT Alpha Enterprise, have 10 categories including two new award categories: Hospitality Award and First Carbon Solutions Green Company of the Year. The other categories are: Oracle Technology Company of the Year; CSR Company of the Year; SPi Global Young Leader of the Year; SHORE Solutions Most Innovative Company; NEC Quality Company; Jones Lang LaSalle Expatriate Executive of the Year; Smart Communications Global Filipino Executive; Meralco Top Employer Organization; and the KPMG Executive Leadership Team.

To know more about Italpinas and its multi-awarded project, Primavera Residences, visit www.primaveraresidences.com or call 088-880-5002.

Watch the World Cup at Primavera Residences

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Every 4 years, the world turns its eyes on the 32 teams that will be vying for the World Cup. The stage has been set in Brazil, the country with the most wins in the tournament. With that, they are burdened with the greatest of expectations.

But then again, Spain who won it 4 years ago will not give it up without a fight. The cup, the honor, the glory and the pride is up for grabs, with dark horses and strong teams like Italy, Portugal, Germany, Japan and France looming in and doing their best to run away with the win.

Superstars in this generation will be giving their all in the group stages as they progress to the sweet 16. Big names like Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Neymar Jr.,  Mesut Ozil, Andres Iniesta, Mario Balotelli, and Kisuke Honda will leave it all on the pitch as they will definitely try to outshine each other in their journey for the world cup.

This is the beauty of football, where anyone can be the hero at the last minute of the game. A game of two halves, 45 minutes each, and where a single miss or mistake can spell elimination and embarrassment to the team and to the nation they represent. The whole world will be watching and this is the beautiful game, this is the road to immortality. This is the FIFA World Cup.

Will you be watching it this year?

If you are, Primavera Residences, the eco-friendly Italian condo in uptown CDO has opened its doors to the football fans in Cagayan de Oro with a FREE screening of the 2014 World Cup.

In partnership with Parasat cable, football fans who register in advance will be given free snacks at the venue. To pre-register, simply visit the official Primavera Residences Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/CondoPrimavera and send a message with your name, the names of the people who will be coming with you, the time and date of the game you wish to see, and the team you will be rooting for.

To know the list of  games, see below:

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We’ll see you here at Primavera Residences!

 

To know more about Primavera Residences, the multi-awarded Italian-design condominium, visit http://primaveraresidences.italpinas.com.

 

Making spaces do more

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People nowadays find it ideal and practical to live in condos, apartments, flats or pads with easy access to their daily living essential e.g. education, work and leisure that affords them amenities providing comfort and recreation all within walking distance. And because of higher demands to live in condominium developments, most developers sacrifice quality over quantity creating smaller living spaces.

Believe it or not according to the Design Standard and Guideline for Condominiums in accordance to the revised rules and regulations implementing the Condominium Buyer’s Protective Decree or PD 957, the minimum floor area for a single occupancy unit is 18sqm and a net of 12sqm provided that it is integrated in a highly urbanized location and for a family dwelling unit the minimum floor area is 36sqm and 22sqm for open market & medium cost projects. Seems such a small space to hold all our dreams but this is the supply and now businessmen and investors are attracted to purchase and venture into business like leasing their units.

So with this small space, what does a unit owner do? How can condo dwellers maximize their unit making space do more?

I have found this unique Scandinavian modern style furniture maker named IKEA that creates affordable solutions for better living with vast array to choose from living room and bedroom essentials, storage options, lighting, décor products, kitchen appliance and even pet care. And the amazing part is, it is now in the Philippines!

I have here a video clip from YouTube titled:IKEA Small Spaces- Small ideas. The clip showcases how to be creative in finding hidden spaces and using furniture that are multipurpose. It is amazing how they incorporated all this living ideas into a minimal space and transformed common spaces into a multipurpose area that as much as a group of six adults can enjoy. It is a matter of finding and using the hidden spaces, after all a dream home doesn’t need to be big, just smart.

For me an ideal home needs to be in a secure mid-rise suburban enclave located at a fair distance from the hustle and bustle with easy access to daily living essentials, units size meant for humans with natural lighting and ventilation features and well maintained amenities–just like the newest internationally multi-awarded development of ITPI, The Primavera Residences inside Pueblo De Oro township at the thriving “the city of golden friendship” Cagayan De Oro, a highly-urbanized and capital city of the province of Misamis Oriental in Mindanao, southern part of the Philippines.

Love to find your own smart spaces? Click here to find your dream home.

ITPI’s Italian Architect Romolo V. Nati with the brokers of Primavera Residences

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ITPI’s Italian Architect Romolo V. Nati shares his knowledge of how to design and build eco-friendly and earth-quake resistant structures with the real estate business partners of Primavera Residences. With calamities such as typhoons and earthquakes taking a bigger toll on the nation, the need for environmental solutions becomes more serious over time. ITPI has been at the forefront of the movement for sustainable real estate development. Primavera Residences, ITPI’s first condominium in CdO, is an example of a highly sustainable and efficient building design.

This two-tower mixed-use property has environment-friendly features including an inner courtyard, as well as a cross-ventilation layout among the units in order to enhance natural airflow and light. Shaded facades also minimize solar illumination on the windows and moderate the temperature inside each unit. Residents may reduce their use of air conditioning to as much as 32 percent. Moreover, the building is designed to have a photovoltaic solar panels to produce renewable energy for the common areas, and thus reduce the condominium costs for unit owners.

In this meeting, held at the multi-purpose hall of Primavera Residences last October 19, Architect Nati called on CdO’s home owners to consider safety, security and sustainability when it comes to choosing their home.

To get in touch with ITPI and to know more about Primavera Residences’s earthquake-proof design, call +63 917 7921080 or click here.

Young engineers learn future trends at Primavera Residences

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Around 120 civil engineering students from the Unified Students of the Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers – CDO Chapter paid a visit to Primavera Residences, the only eco-friendly condominium in Mindanao, to learn all about sustainable technology.

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The students from the Unified Students of the Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers – CDO Chapter gather in front of the swimming pool

The students, who came from Capitol University, Mindanao University of Science and Technology, Xavier University and Cagayan de Oro College, gathered together at the Multipurpose Hall to listen to ITALPINAS Euroasian Design and Eco-Development Corporation (ITPI)’s Sales and Marketing Director, Ms. Gladys M. Echano, as she spoke about who ITPI was, its design philosophies and strategies and its projects.

“We want to highlight the role of sustainability in building for the future,” shares Ms. Echano. “Our resources are not infinite and one day, if we aren’t careful, they could run out. This is why our company focuses on sustainability – our first project, the Primavera Residences, has an inner courtyard and a cross-ventilation layout that encourages natural airflow and illumination. The shaded façades prevent the sun’s rays from directly hitting the windows of the units, which helps moderate the temperature inside. Primavera Residences is also designed to be equipped with solar photovoltaic panels. So not only do we aim to reduce overall energy consumption, we also aim to produce the building’s own energy as well!”

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The future civil engineers hold up their certificates and pose with ITPI’s sales and marketing director, Ms. Gladys M. Echano (second from left, in purple), after the end of the seminar.

The young civil engineers enjoyed the interesting session, which will be very helpful to them when they work on their own projects in the future. The event ended with a t-shirt design contest on sustainable living.

This event was organized by Primavera Residences in cooperation with RPM Realty.

 

 

5 reasons Ms. Primavera rocks

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Beauty queens come and go, but there are those who truly stand out from the sea of pageant winners. Miss Primavera 2013 Kristia Jolina Alde is one of them. With a stellar mix of beauty, charm, personality, and smarts, she’s a certified knockout who is sure to win the hearts of not only the Kagay-anons, but the rest of the world as well.

Here are the top 5 reasons Kristia is a real world-class Kagay-anon beauty.

1. She’s drop-dead gorgeous!

 

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Time to close your gaping mouths, guys, and for Pete’s sake, rearrange those slack jaws! But I can’t blame you though. This girl is sizzling with timeless elegance, loads of appeal, and that undeniably beautiful and classic Filipina look. Aside from Miss Primavera 2013, she was also crowned Miss Silka Cagayan de Oro 2011, as a testament to her flawless beauty!

 

2. She’s Got a Fun & Fab personality

 What’s a pretty face without the great personality to match? Luckily, Kristia has both. With her funny and carefree disposition, positive yet realistic perspective, plus her awesome confidence, she’s quite beautiful in the inside too!

3. Family-oriented? Check!

 

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When style effortlessly blends with substance. Miss Primavera at the Primavera Residences.

 

She loves her family dearly and looks up to her mom as her main role model in life. Following her mom’s footsteps, she strives to become the selfless, caring, and inspiring woman that other young ladies could look up to.

 

4. She’s not just a pretty face! She’s smart too!

She’s pretty eloquent and knows exactly what we could do and how we could help Cagayan de Oro reach its potentials as a booming, world-class city.

 

5. She’s a soon-to-be Civil Engineer!

 

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Speaking of intelligence, this girl’s surely got the brains to become a kick-ass civil engineer someday. She is currently on her 3rd year of studying BS Civil Engineering in Ateneo de Cagayan University (Xavier University), and she believes that being a civil engineer is “the most rewarding, hands-on, and people-oriented profession because it makes people’s lives easier”.

No wonder she is crowned Miss Primavera, right? She absolutely embodies the qualities that make Primavera Residences stand out not only in Cagayan de Oro but in the rest of the world. A world-class beauty to match a world-class eco-friendly facility. Simply two of a kind!

Want to see where Ms. Primavera hangs out? Click here.

 

Italpinas to put up green buildings in Mindanao

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Tower A of Primavera Residences stands tall in uptown CdO

Through the power of good design, see how we are able to increase natural airflow and light, and therefore decrease energy consumption.

Property developer Italpinas Euroasian Design and Eco-Development Corp. (ITPI) is putting up green buildings in Mindanao to help residents save on power costs.

ITPI chairman and CEO Romolo Nati said ITPI is putting up green buildings in Cagayan de Oro City to help residents save as much as 32 percent on air-con energy consumption cost.

“People in Mindanao either suffer from the full force and effect of the tropical heat due to blackouts, or the high energy cost of running air-conditioning units,” said Nati, an Italian who designed and built his green Primavera Residences condominium in Mindanao.

The initial plan would comprise of two towers of mixed-used 10-story green buildings each. It would have an inner courtyard and a cross-ventilation layout to increase the natural airflow and light.

Nati said the structure would also have shaded facades to reduce direct sun illumination on the windows and to reduce the internal temperature of each unit.

Read story here.

From the Philippine Star: 20 Aug 2013, 12:00 am

 

Ciao, and till next time!

 

On Manila Standard Today: In Mindanao Energy-saving condos to ease power woes

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The people of Mindanao need not suffer from blackouts any longer due to high energy costs of running air conditioning units.

Green energy land developer ITALPINAS Euroasian Design and Eco-Development Corporation (ITPI) is putting up green buildings in Mindanao to help people in the area cope with the blackouts as well as save on electricity consumption cost.

In a statement, Architect Romolo V. Nati, Chairman and CEO of ITPI – a by-product of a Filipino and Italian partnership – is putting green architecture design buildings in Cagayan de Oro City that help residents save as much as 32 percent in air-con energy consumption cost.

“People in Mindanao either suffer from the full force and effect of the tropical heat due to blackouts or the high energy cost of running of air-conditioning units,” said Nati, an Italian who designed and built his green condominiums in Mindanao, the Primavera Residences.

The mixed-use green building, which is comprised of two towers with 10 storeys each, has eco-friendly passive design features, such as an inner courtyard and a cross-ventilation layout among the units, which increases the natural airflow and light. It also has shaded facades to reduce direct sun illumination on the windows to reduce the internal temperature of each unit, the statement said.

Read more here.

From the Manila Standard Today: 19 Aug 2013, 7:01 pm

 

Ciao, and till next time!

 

 

On Gold Star Daily: Italpinas plan cited among Asia’s top nexgen clean energy projects

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A new project by the designers and developers of Cagayan de Oro City’s first eco-friendly building has been cited as one of the top 10 clean energy projects that could reduce greenhouse gas emissions across Asia annually by nearly 1.1 million tons.

Italpinas Euroasian Design and Eco-Development Corporation’s new project was among those presented to investors at the CTI-PFAN Asia Forum for Clean Energy Financing (AFCEF-3) held February 22 at Singapore.

“We are very happy to be recognized among Asia’s elite clean energy projects for the next generation,” said Architect Romolo Valentino Nati, Italpinas chairman and chief executive officer, upon receiving the citation for Italpinas new project which officially finished fourth in the final ranking.

Over 100 financiers, clean energy experts and representatives of financial institutions from across Asia and overseas participated in the Forum. The meeting was organized by the Climate Technology Initiative’s Private Financing Advisory Network (CTI PFAN), a global multilateral initiative dedicated to connecting clean energy businesses with financing and “bridging the gap” between clean energy project developers and investors.

 

Read the full article here.

Featured by Gold Star Daily, 12 March 2013