Cagayan de Oro Rugby, Red Cross Cagayan de Oro Conduct Successful Bloodletting Drive at Primavera

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CDO Rugby Club, fresh from its recent victory in the 1st Higalaay Challenge Cup, conducted a bloodletting drive at Primavera Residences to conclude its month-long anniversary celebration. The blood donation activity took place last September 27, 2014, Saturday, from 9 am to 12 noon, in partnership with Philippine Red Cross Cagayan de Oro Chapter and supported by CDO Rugby’s real estate partner, the internationally awarded eco-friendly condominium, Primavera Residences.

Among the blood donors were Italpinas CEO Architect Romolo Valentino Nati and Primavera Residences staff. The event was concluded successfully with 20 qualified blood donors able to donate during the three-hour activity.

See photos of the event below.

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Architect Romolo Nati signs up to donate and is among the 20 qualified blood donors.
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Doctors from Red Cross CDO together with Atty, Jojo Leviste and Dr. Jose Leviste Jr.
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Coach Noel Villa of CDO Rugby Football Club together with Arch. Nati and Atty. Leviste
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The CDO Rugby Club together with Red Cross representatives, Jane Duterte (Primavera PR & Marketing Manager), and Jelly Galleto (Primavera Residences Property Manager)

 

For more information about upcoming community events in Primavera Residences, visit http://primaveraresidences.italpinas.com or http://www.facebook.com/condoprimavera. You may also call 088-880-5002. 

Primavera Residences is the first multi-awarded green condominium building located in uptown Cagayan de Oro City. It’s a twin tower, 10-storey building which was recently awarded as the Best Mixed-Use Development in the Philippines in the 2014-2015 Asia Pacific Property Awards.

 

Primavera Residences Tops Off 2nd Tower

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Italpinas Euroasian Design and Eco-development Corporation, the developer of Primavera Residences, topped off its second tower in Cagayan de Oro through a formal ceremony last September 26, 2014.

Gracing the event were Italpinas officials and VIPs namely ITPI CEO Arch. Romolo Nati, ITPI President Atty. Jojo Leviste, Non-executive Chairman Dr. Jose P. Leviste, Jr, Panache Management CEO Alex Karolik-Shlein, FODC President Fred dela Cruz, Pueblo de Oro Vice President Elduino Tan, BPI Asst. Vice President Aurora Ignacio, Office of the Governor Chief-of-Staff Gerardo Sabal and City Mayor Oscar Moreno.

Fr. Richard Ella, SJ of Xavier University was present during the event to officiate the blessing which was followed by a ribbon cutting ceremony. The said tower  is targeted for completion by the end of 2014 and scheduled for turn over  by the first quarter of 2015.

One of the key features of Primavera Residences is its eco-friendly design which results to a decrease in energy consumption of up to 20%. This is due to the high performance design of the building which includes cross ventilation, shading, and passive cooling features. Upon completion of the second tower, installation of photovoltaic solar panels will follow which will power the common areas of the building.

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Cagayan de Oro City Mayor Oscar Moreno together with ITPI CEO Arch. Romolo Nati
ITPI President Atty. Jojo Leviste during his speech at the ceremony
ITPI President Atty. Jojo Leviste during his speech at the ceremony
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(From L-R) FODC President Mr. Fred dela Cruz, Mayor Oscar Moreno, Arch. Romolo Nati and Atty. Jojo Leviste
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The ribbon-cutting ceremony with (from L-R) Pueblo de Oro Vice President Mr. Huey Tan, BPI VP and Market Head Ms. Aurora Ignacio, FODC President Fred dela Cruz, Atty Jojo Leviste and Arch. Nati
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Mr. Gerardo Sabal, Chief of Staff of Misamis Oriental Governor Bambi Emano, delivers the governor’s speech during lunch at the Primavera multi purpose hall

Primavera Residences is a twin tower, ten-storey mixed used property located in uptwon Cagayan de Oro City. It was recently awarded as the Best Mixed-Use Development in the Philippines by the Asia Pacific Property Awards. Units are available for sale or for rent.

For inquiries, call 088-880-5002 or visit wwwprimaveraresidences.com.

 

Xavier University Marketing Students’ Project to Feature Primavera Residences

Primavera Residences is honored to have been chosen as one of this semester’s major projects for Xavier University’s Marketing Management 61 class.

“Since real estate is new to this curriculum, I want them to experience the best of the best… Primavera Residences tops my list,” says Ms. Dorothy Echano, Marketing Management professor.

Currently, there are about 180 marketing students who are grouped into 5 to 8 members. Each group is provided with different target markets to focus on. The goal is to be able to capture their respective market segments through a well-designed online marketing campaign.

On September 4 and 5, the participating students visited Primavera Residences for an orientation on the building’s green features and high-performance design. To present Primavera Residences is PR and Marketing Manager, Ms. Jane Montebon Duterte and Sales Manager, Mr. Franz Enriquez.

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Jane Duterte, PR & Marketing Manager during one of the sessions with the Marketing students

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Smart Communications was also present during the orientation to discuss their newest postpaid plan as part of a marketing collaboration with Primavera.

For this semester’s project, the marketing students are tasked to create a campaign that would stir the interests of different target markets. Their respective outputs are online photo essays and blogs that will present the unique value proposition of Primavera Residences. These photos will then be exhibited at the Primavera Residences booth in SM City Cagayan de Oro beginning September 15, 2014 until the end of the month.

From September 6-11, they will be visiting the building to experience first-hand the different features of Primavera Residences. Also scheduled during these dates are the different photo shoots and ocular visits.

Among 24 entries, there will only be four winners who will win an overnight stay at Primavera Residences’ 2-bedroom units.The prize includes free use of amenities and other freebies.

About Primavera Residences

Primavera Residences is a green mixed-use property located in Uptown Cagayan de Oro comprising of residential, commercial and office units for rent and purchase. All units at Tower 1 are ready for occupancy. The building’s Tower 2 is slated to be completed later this year. Because of its unique design and green features, it recently won an award in the 2014-2015 Asia Pacific Property Awards held in Kuala Lumpur for Best Mixed-Use Development in the Philippines.

For any inquiries on upcoming fun activities and contests at Primavera Residences, call (088) 880-5002, 0917-794-2221 or visit www.primaveraresidences.com

Primavera Residences Hosts Free Interior Design Workshop

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Do you have a penchant for experimenting with colors when decorating your home? Learn about the basics of using the right colors for your home at Primavera Residences on July 19. Primavera Residences, an eco-friendly condo complex in Uptown Cagayan de Oro, is hosting a free interior design workshop with the theme Color Basics: Choosing the Right Colors for your Home and conducted by licensed interior designer Anna Christina Sagarbarria.

Anna Christina Sagarbarria specializes in renovations and home-makeovers but also designs for retail and commercial spaces. She has designed condominium spaces, townhouses, and apartments in Cagayan de Oro as well as in Makati and Taguig.

Aside from learning the basics of choosing the right colors for the home, participants will also learn what their favorite colors say about their personality.

Color Basics is the second in a series of design workshops being organized by Primavera Residences in partnership with Truly Wealthy Realty Corporation, one of Cagayan de Oro’s property brokers and Primavera Residences’ top performing realty broker in 2013.

The event will start at 2PM. Refreshments will be served.

Primavera Residences is a mixed-use development with residential, commercial and office units for purchase and rent. Residents save as much as 20% on their energy use because of the building’s eco-friendly features such as green inner courtyard and window-shading façade.

The property has been commended by international institutions: Best Mixed-Use Development in the Philippines by the International Property Awards (2014, Kuala Lumpur); Highly Commended for Best Condo Development in the Philippines by the Southeast Asia Property Awards (2011, Singapore); and One of the Most Promising Clean Energy Opportunities in the Philippines by the Climate Technology Initiative Private Financing Advisory Network (2010, Manila).

Those interested to attend the free workshop and for inquiries about buying or renting a unit at Primavera Residences, visit www.primaveraresidences.com or call (088) 310-8173, 0917-7921078.

Also check event details at www.facebook.com/CondoPrimavera or call +63 88 880-5002.

What to Give Your Mom this Mother’s Day

Mother’s day is fast approaching. Have you thought about what to give your mom yet? If you haven’t decided on anything, here’s a little guide that might help you out.

1. Lovely flowers

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Store-bought flowers can be very expensive. So why not pick flowers from your own yard and do the arrangement yourself? Trust us, your mom would love it. You can check out videos in Youtube to make flower arrangement an easy task. But if you do decide that you need actual lessons, you can always join the FREE flower arrangement workshop at Primavera Residences this May 24, 3pm at the 3/f indoor courtyard.

2. DIY cards

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 Do-it-yourself cards are not only cute and personalized, your mom is sure to appreciate the efforts you put in to create one for her. And of course, it won’t burn a hole in your pocket. Win-win for everyone! If you’re not the creative type, you can find awesome card ideas online.

3. House Chores Coupons

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You know what will make your mom grin from ear to ear? A sparkling clean bathroom and a tidy bedroom, that’s what! So why not give her a bunch of redeemable coupons for Mother’s day? All you have to do is cut out the coupons from this page and make mom happy instantly!

4. Cook for her

She has always done the cooking for you and your whole family. Isn’t it time to return the favor on Mother’s Day?  Cook her favorite dish for her and amaze her with your culinary skills. You can even bring her breakfast in bed to make it even more special! You can bake a gorgeous cake too if you know how to bake. That’s major brownie points for you!

5. Join an online contest

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Join Mother’s Day contests such as Primavera Residences’ Me&Mom online photo contest and get a chance to win a special spa package for your mom! All you need to do is post your favorite photo with your mother and tell us in the caption why you think you have the best mother in the world. Your mom sure deserves a pampering treat, and what better way to do this than by telling the whole world that she’s the best there is?

Mother’s Day is a special day for moms everywhere. Make it even more special by giving her extra care and love that she deserves, not only on that day but everyday.

Happy mother’s day to your mom!

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For more information about Primavera Residences, the first and only eco-friendly condominium in Cagayan de Oro City, visit this link: www.primaveraresidences.com.

Primavera Residences Goes Beyond March Madness

While March Madness might be all about graduations and basketball championships for some people, for us at Primavera Residences, it was more than that. March was definitely a good month for us as we got more media mileage and online visibility. This was due in part to our continuous efforts to provide the real estate industry and stakeholders with the latest information about us and through our involvement in industry-related events. Let’s take a quick look at the highlights that happened in March at Primavera Residences:

  • #AnticipatingSummer Photo Contest

What could be more fun than sharing your memorable summer photos with your friends on Facebook? Our #AnticipatingSummer Photo Contest ran for the whole month in March and drew a lot of good entries from participants.

Join the #AnticipatingSummer Photo Contest on Facebook

  • Women’s Night at Primavera Residences

March was not just about graduations and the end of the school year. It was also a celebration of International Women’s Month. Primavera Residences had its own celebration last March 22 within its premises. Dubbed Women’s Night at Primavera: A Tribute to the Strength and Resiliency of the Modern Empowered Women, the tribute saw a gathering of women from the private and public sectors, each sharing stories and experiences about female empowerment.

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  • Earth Day Photography Contest

In preparation of the upcoming Earth Day on April 22, Primavera Residences is currently holding a photography contest for amateur photographers in Cagayan de Oro. Initiated last March 1, the contest reflects Primavera Residences’ beliefs in sustainability and green living and support for promising photographers. So far we have received amazing entries from various amateurs and will soon announce the finalists on April 25.

Calling all amateur photographers in CDO! Join the Primavera Earth Day Photography Contest!

  • Art exhibit at Primavera Residences

Since March 25, select artworks of local artist Nick Aca, Jr. are on display at the function hall of Primavera Residences. The art exhibit was initially started during Women’s Night as tribute to International Women’s Month but will now be a monthly event at Primavera Residences. Watch out for our second art exhibit by another local artist coming soon.

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  • 2nd NREA Regional Biz-con and Trade Exhibits 

It was an honor for Primavera Residences to be a part of the 2nd National Real Estate Association (NREA) Regional Biz-con and Trade Exhibits held last March 27 to 29 at Centrio Mall. Italpinas Euroasian Design and Eco-development Corp. (ITPI), the developer of Primavera Residences, was invited to speak at the event and share knowledge on green architecture and sustainability. Primavera Residences also participated as an exhibitor at the three-day event.

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  • Earth Hour 2014

Our participation in Earth Hour 2014 was truly memorable as ITPI was once again invited to be one of the guest speakers. We witnessed and experienced on hand the symbolic turning off of the lights at SM City Cagayan de Oro last March 29.

From left: SM City CdO Mall Manager Clara Elizaga, ITPI CEO Arch. Romolo V. Nati, renewable energy expert Gabriele Boccia
From left: SM City CdO Mall Manager Clara Elizaga, ITPI CEO Arch. Romolo V. Nati, renewable energy expert Gabriele Boccia, SM City CdO Assistant Mall Manager Constantine Arce, and SM City CdO PR Manager Ivy Guantero

And that’s a wrap of our media highlights in March. Stay tuned for more exciting activities and events by Primavera Residences in the coming months.

Artist Nick Aca Jr.’s Works Now on Exhibit at Primavera Residences

"Poverty Lines" by Nick Aca Jr. 42"x56" wood relief

“Poverty Lines” by Nick Aca, Jr. 42″ x 56″ wood relief

Artist Nick Aca Jr.’s Works Now on Exhibit at Primavera Residences

 

Want to get a good dose of local art? Visit Primavera Residences to view the art works of premier Cagayan de Oro artist Mr. Nick Aca Jr.

15 of his works including his masterpiece “Poverty Lines” are currently on display at the Primavera Residences Events Venue until April 25, 2014.

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ALONE (left) 24″x24″ acrylic on canvas and CRAVING (right) 24″x24″ acrylic on canvas
From left-right, PURPLE WINE and TEMPTATION 1&2 24"x24" acrylic on canvas
From left-right, PURPLE WINE and TEMPTATION 1&2 24″x24″ acrylic on canvas

 

DWELLING Series 22"x10 1/2" wood relief
DWELLING Series 22″x10 1/2″ wood relief

 

About the artist:

 

Nick Aca Jr. is a visual and performance artist. He is currently the resident artist and gallery curator at the Capitol University Museum of Three Cultures. He is affiliated with the Oro Art Guild, the Artists for the Lord, Neo Angono Artists Collective, and Art Association of the Philippines.

His recent exhibits include Glimpse of Mindanao in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia last May 2013, and the Singapore Bienale 2013 in the Singapore Art Museum.

At present, Nick is a prolific assemblage, collage, and performance artist. His most recent performance called “Resbak” was a commentary on the environmental degradation in the region and the shared apathy, concern, or neglect by its people. Nick believes that the pursuit and production of true and good art require honesty of intention more than a truthfulness of perspective.

 

 

Want to know more about the multi-awarded Primavera Residences? Click here. 

A Fabulous Women’s Night at Primavera Residences

A Fabulous Women’s Night at Primavera Residences

by Kathy Yu

 

Primavera Residences hosted a cocktail event last Saturday, March 22, 2014 to celebrate Women’s Month. I was there, of course, with my fellow lovely friends in our most glamorous outfits. I never regretted a single minute of being at the party because it was downright fabulous. Not only was it a fantastic night for women, it was so much more than that.

I’ll tell you what made it downright fab (aside from the fact that everyone looked great because that’s already a given).

Great Speeches from Empowered Women Speakers

I think every woman present in that event would agree with me when I say that the speakers delivered short but great speeches about women empowerment. To quote Ms. Adoracion Buat of Soroptimist Iligan from her prepared speech, “Modern women like us are superheroes. We are more independent and responsible of the many functions that we carry.” Oh, and this I like, “If a woman is empowered, her family will be better off. If a woman prospers, her village and community prospers.”

The second speaker, Ms. Rose Ann Saavedra, Club President of Rotary Club Iligan, was even more entertaining. She was filled with anecdotes that made the room erupt in laughter. She stressed how the women of today have become truly empowered in society, thanks to our government for giving women the chance to shine through gender-related programs. There’s one line from her speech I really love, and it goes, “Women are powerful enough that despite multi-tasking, we still find time to be beautiful.” Couldn’t be more true.

 

Ms. Rose Ann Saavedra of Rotary Club Maria Cristina wows the crowd with her speech
Ms. Rose Ann Saavedra of Rotary Club Maria Cristina wows the crowd with her speech

Artworks from Notable Local Artists

For art lovers out there, this is what you missed from the party. The entire hall was set up with well-chosen women-themed art pieces from distinguished local artists of Northern Mindanao such as Rhyan Casino and the Dire Husi Initiative, Mr. Nick Aca  Jr. of Oro Art Guild, and Mr. Eli Tabasuares. One simply can’t help but be awed with their masterpieces.

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Paintings by Mr. Nick Aca Jr.
Paintings by Mr. Eli Tabasuares
Paintings by Mr. Eli Tabasuares
art works by DIRE HUSI
art works by DIRE HUSI
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Renowned CDO Artists Mr. Nick Aca Jr. and Mr. Eli Tabasuares
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Filmmaker Shaun Uy with DIRE HUSI’s Rhyan Casino

Event organizer and Primavera Residences’ Community Relations Specialist Janey Montebon Duterte, who is herself a lover of art, designed the event to be a complete tribute to women with great art works that capture and pay homage to the beauty and strength of the modern woman.

Aside from the wonderful art pieces on the exhibit, the audience was also treated to short films featuring women empowerment themes by Mr. Shaun Alejandre Yap Uy and his Film Production Class from Liceo de Cagayan University.

A Tour of Primavera Residences’ Condo Units

So, the lovely guests were grouped for a quick facility tour of Primavera Residences. Led by Ms. Cheryll Barriga as our tour guide who is the VP & General Manager of Italpinas, and definitely an epitome of a modern empowered woman, we were shown to 3 types of condo units of the city’s premiere eco-friendly condo. The units truly have a touch of class, and it amazed us even more to learn how Primavera aimed to commune with nature in its construction. Now, I understand why Primavera gained all those international accolades including the most recent International Property Awards!

Beautiful and Inspiring Party Guests

I was expecting some few good men in the party, but I was overwhelmed by the presence of guests like the women officers of the Philippine Air Force, members of women’s organizations, and several elegant-looking ladies. Then, of course I’ll always highlight the women speakers with their insightful speeches that just blew me away.

Primavera Residences’ very own empowered women with the guests from Soroptimist Iligan and Rotary Club Maria Cristina
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The writer, Kathy Yu (third from right) with friends and guests
The writer, Kathy Yu (third from right) with friends and guests

 

For more event photos, visit the official Facebook page of Primavera Residences at www.facebook.com/CondoPrimavera

Hats off to Primavera Residences for hosting a wonderful tribute to the modern empowered women!

 

 

Do you want to know where some of the best monthly events in CDO is being held? Click here and find it out yourself.

 

 

Primavera Residences Developer Sponsors Rotary Club of West Cagayan de Oro’s Golf Tourney

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ITPI sponsors Rotary Club of West CdO’s golf tourney

ITPI Corp. (ItalPinas Euroasian Design and Eco-Development), the company behind Cagayan de Oro’s first eco-friendly mixed-use condo Primavera Residences, is working hard to become a valued member of the Kagay-anon community.

This was why ITPI did its best to support the Rotary Club of West CdO when it held its Oro Golf Tourney from February 7-9 at the Pueblo de Oro Golf & Country Club in Cagayan de Oro City.

The tournament, which brought together entrepreneurs belonging to the Rotary Club of West CdO, was meant both as a bonding and fund-raising activity.

According to the tournament director, Clifford Roa, proceeds of the event are expected to fund several projects of the Rotary Club chapter.

“Apart from funding our (the IBP chapter’s) scheduled projects, a certain amount will also be set aside to be donated to victims of typhoon Yolanda,” Clifford Roa, who is also the president of the Capitol University Alumni Association, said.

Winners of the tourney bounded away with huge prizes, including a Ford Fiesta, a Panasonic refrigerator, Sharp flat screen TVs, an LG washing machine, and even an overnight stay at the Italian elegant Primavera Residences, the first eco-friendly condominium development in the city of Golden Friendship.

Primavera Residences is a mixed-use condominium complex built in uptown CdO’s masterplanned Pueblo de Oro Business & IT Park, where 24/7 security, power and transportation are guaranteed.

It is accessible to virtually everything in CdO —  schools, places of worship, airports, seaports, bus terminals — and even SM City CdO (as well as other commercial establishments).

Its 10 storeys twin towers can withstand strong typhoons and earthquakes because they were designed using state-of-the-art computer software to simulate how the structures would react to various strains and ground movement.

It is also the first eco-friendly condo complex in Mindanao, featuring the best principles of passive cooling technology: shadow and sunlight control, wind cooling and shape performance.

These features, combined with renewable energy that will be produced from solar panels found on the roof and walls of the towers, this will help reduce the overall energy consumption of the buildings  —  bringing long-term savings to its residents and making Primavera Residences even more desirable as an investment.

More event photos below.

with Rotary Officers

with IIligan Rotary Club Governor Ms. Navales

This article is also published in tsadagyud.com.

Article written by Danilova Molintas

For more details about the first eco-friendly condo complex in Mindanao, visit this link.