Why Pursue a Career in Sales?

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Are you tired of your current work? Do you feel that you’re not growing with your career? Or do you feel that you could accomplish more and earn a lot in the process?

Everyone aspires to land a high-paying job. While most of us decide to earn a living overseas to elevate the living standard of our families, others choose to stay in our country and explore different career opportunities locally.

Whether you’re just leaving school, finding opportunities limited in your current position or, like many in this economy, facing unemployment, it may be time to consider your career path. By learning how to research options, realize your strengths, and acquire new skills, as well as muster the courage to make a change, you can discover the career that’s right for you.

Even if you’re trapped in a position you don’t love, with no realistic opportunity for change, there are still ways to find more joy and satisfaction in what you do.

If you’re looking to experience life in the fast lane, sales careers can offer people high rewards, plenty of travel and exciting challenges. A career in Sales can also provide opportunities to gain professional training and recognized qualifications.

Sales skills are highly transferable, and a successful sales career often open doors to management positions. Most of the high paying jobs in the Philippines are in companies with professional salespeople.

Sales professionals use problem-solving skills to understand, anticipate and meet customers’ needs. Their solutions involve selling one or more of their products or services to customer ranging from private individuals to governments and international businesses.

Real Estate Selling

According to the report from GMA News, the retail real estate in the Philippines is among the key growth areas in Southeast Asia. Its increasing middle class segment, positive economic growth outlook and growing tourism activities has brought the Philippines, along with SEA countries Vietnam and major cities in Indonesia and Malaysia, a key growth market for real estate.

According to the study made by Trading Economics, in October 2014, the employment rate is estimated at 94%, greater from 93.6% in 2013. This means that in the Philippine setting, there are higher opportunity rate since investments are rising in the country.

Cited as the 2nd Most Competitive City in the Philippines, Cagayan de Oro City has rising real estate market. Most developers enter the city for its sound and serene environment which the higher class is looking for an investment.

Italpinas Euroasian Design and Eco-development Corporation (ITPI) is an Italian-Filipino company that designs and develops sustainable property developments nationwide and Primavera Residences, its flagship development in CdO, recently won in the 2014 Asia Pacific Property Awards in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

The locally- and internationally-acclaimed developer offers once in a lifetime high-impact real estate sales seminar and workshop with a distinguished master of real estate selling. Join now and be part of the highly competitive list of future salespeople. This 3-day seminar will tackle the topics on:

  • How to tap the global market
  • Lifestyle selling for the Lock and Leave mobile society
  • Investment selling
  • Buyer-based selling for a discriminating market
  • What distinguishes a great sales person from the average and good sellers

Master the art

 

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Primavera to Furnish Units with Paintings by Italian Artist

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Primavera Residences has recently partnered with distinguished Italian painter Nino Quartana to furnish its two towers with 50 specially commissioned art pieces. This coming February 2015, in time for the National Arts Month, the project’s furnished units will be home to high-quality Italian art, further enhancing the multi-awarded property’s interiors.

“Mr. Quartana’s paintings are incomparable. To add value to the elegance and style of the living experience of our guests and clients, his Water-Sky and Fire-Earth-themed paintings perfectly capture the sense of serenity and peace our clients would need,” ITPI CEO Romolo Nati expressed.

Nino Quartana is not only a painter but also a stage designer and a ceramist as well. Having attended an Arts High School and specializing in Fine Arts at University in Palermo, Sicily, the Sicilian painter honed his artistic qualities through years of practice and study. His art works have been showcased in Italy and other international exhibits since 1979.

While in Milan, Quartana worked for an Italian television network, Radiotelevisione italiana (RAI), making a name for himself in the television and theater industry. He also ventured in teaching painting techniques and stagecraft in several qualifying courses funded by public and private organizations and also worked for programs funded by the European Union and the Sicilian Regio, aimed at the rehabilitation of children at risk by means of painting, stagecraft and drama.

Since January 2007 until the present, he relocated to Manila, where he continued to master his painting techniques. His works have been exhibited in many art galleries around the metro such as Galleria Deumila and Rico Renzo among others.

In 2008, he participated in “Europa sa Maynila”, an art exhibition where Manila-based European artists showcased their one-of-a-kind art works. It was organized by the Delegation of European Commission to the Philippines and co-presented by Ayala Museum.

Primavera meets Quartana

Primavera Residences, a locally and internationally recognized property for its sustainable features and commitment to green architecture and design, was named among the winners in the prestigious International Property Awards in the 2014 Asia Pacific regional competition being the Best Mixed-use Development in the Philippines.

“Primavera Residences is designed, developed and managed following the criteria of sustainability. This means using natural resources in a smarter way. To weave sustainability, elegance, and style, we asked Mr. Quartana to create elegant environment-friendly artworks to fit the needs of our clientele,” Nati said.

The green building actively promotes environmental sustainability without compromising the Italian elegance and serene living of its residents.

“Mr. Quartana impressed me with his works and has fulfilled our expectations in creating an atmosphere fitted for our development. As an artist myself, I am really honored to display 50 artworks made by the one and only Nino Quartana,” Nati concluded.

As the building is designed to be energy-efficient, unit residents save 20% in energy consumption and 32% savings in aircon use. The installation of solar panels will further reduce electricity costs for the building as the energy from the solar panels will power the common areas.

Interested to see Nino Quartana’s art works? Primavera Serviced Residences offers short-term and long-term stay for those on business trips and long-term project assignments. Book now to experience a one-of-a-kind Italian elegance at Primavera Residences.

Panache’s Shlaen Eyes Investment Opportunities in Cagayan de Oro

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“Your country [Philippines] has been known as always a laggard, but the ascent is real, and there is opportunity in the secondary cities with upside (for investors),” Alexander Karolik Shlaen said to Powerplay Magazine.

Alexander Karolik Shlaen, one of Asia’s top luxury connoisseurs and CEO of SG’s Panache Management, made it in papers, magazines and televisions talking about the Philippines as the next big thing in the real estate industry.

Hailed as the “Luxury Expert in Singapore”, he also works closely with developers and real estate companies since Panache’s brands deliver the luxury experience his clients look for.

“There are only a few good investment companies and wealthy houses watching the [Asian] region, and I’m doing my own investments as well, I’m not just a middleman,” Shlaen explained.

Schlaen made his second visit in the Philippines in 2014, and has predicted the Philippines as the up-and-coming player in Southeast Asia.

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Talking to CNBC, Panache’s Shlaen, who is chairman of the judges for the Asean Property Awards, eyes a property in Cagayan de Oro City which is the first condominium development in the city.

He visited the Philippines in September 2014 to experience first-hand CdO’s premier green condominium development, Primavera Residences.

Shlaen told Powerplay that he was impressed by Primavera’s modern eco-friendly condo concept despite being located in a secondary city. It’s a move, perhaps a trend, which he and his Singaporean clients would put money into.

“The reality is that Primavera is of exceptional quality and the strategy of building condos in the Philippines secondary cities is worth looking into for investors,” Schlaen said.

Italpinas Euroasian Design and Eco-development Corporation (ITPI) is an Italian-Filipino company that designs and develops sustainable property developments nationwide and Primavera Residences, its flagship development in CdO, recently won in the 2014 Asia Pacific Property Awards in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

“It’s a chance for the country to get some real foreign investors, and any positive views about the country should go viral,” Shlaen emphasized.

Alexander Karolik Shlaen visited Primavera Residences as guest of honor during the topping off ceremony of the building’s second tower.

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A Round Up of December News and Events at Primavera

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Happy new year!

As we enter 2015, Primavera is proud to offer more good news, promos and event opportunities not only for Kagay-anons, but for Filipinos and investors all over the world. The last month of 2014 has not only paved ways to pursue our advocacies but also offered investment and career opportunities for everyone. Also received awards that cemented Italpinas’ lead in pioneering sustainable development in Northern Mindanao.

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

  1. Italpinas Chairman cited among BizNews Asia’s Top 24 CEO 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 appeared in several publications in the city.

  • Gold Star Daily

  1. Primavera holds Christmas art exhibit with renowned CDO artists

Christmas is a season for merriment, feasts and giving. Last December 9 to 27, 2014, Primavera offered the gift of art with an exhibit entitled “Season’s Paintings at Primavera.” Viewers were treated to a feast for the eyes that also warms the heart and nourishes the soul.

The collection of small to medium sized works range from representational to nonrepresentational and rendered in styles from abstract cubism and expressionism to surrealism and realism. The artists use a variety of materials from the traditional, such as oil and acrylic, to wood and mixed media.

This event was well-covered by media with stories published in different media.

 

  • Gold Star Daily

 

 

 

  1. Primavera conducts clean up drive for National Volunteer Month

Last December 13, 2014, Primavera Residences personnel have come together in support of the building’s advocacy to a clean and green environment.

In celebration of the National Volunteer Month with the theme “Volunteering for the Environment”, Primavera Residences took the opportunity to care for the environment by successfully conducting a clean-up drive around Pueblo de Oro Business Park’s Trade Street and areas nearby.

Below are some photos and media mentions of this update.

 

 

 

  1. Primavera Provides FREE 3-month Learning Program With Real Estate Expert

Primavera Residences is looking for a roster of future sales professionals to join our growing list of highly-qualified real estate sales partners with high impact training with a renowned real estate expert, Mr. Jun Garing.

The career orientation started last December 2014 and will be followed by series of orientation every Saturday until March 2015. Registrants will be invited to a weekly learning session from 9am to 12nn at 2/F Primavera Residences, Pueblo de Oro Business Park, Cagayan de Oro City. First batches of orientation are scheduled on the following Saturdays of December 2014 and January 2015: December 27, January 3, January 10, January 17, January 24 and January 31.

This story also appeared in the following news:

 

  • SunStar Cagayan de Oro

 

  • Gold Star Daily

 

 

  1. Italpinas offers FREE Real Estate Sales Opportunities for Jobseekers

Italpinas Euroasian Design and Eco-development Corporation (ITPI), an Italian-Filipino design and real estate development firm that specializes in the design and development of sustainable buildings, is giving those unemployed and underemployed a chance to grow with the booming real estate industry in Cagayan de Oro.

No experience necessary as high-impact coaching with a renowned sales expert is provided, but smart appearance, good communication skills, the desire to be your own boss and a willingness to learn new skills are essential.

This story appeared in some local papers and blogging sites.

  • Business Week Mindanao: http://issuu.com/sudaria_publications/docs/bwm_december_22__2014

 

  • Gold Star Daily

  1. Asian Dragon Magazine features ITPI Executives

In the spotlight of the November-December 2014 issue of Asian Dragon magazine is a feature story on Italpinas Euroasian Design and Eco-Development Corporation (ITPI), a sustainable real estate developer and the passion behind the executives’ vision for green developments.

The first bilingual business and lifestyle magazine in the Philippines, Asian Dragon reports on ITPI’s journey into the real estate industry with Chairman/CEO Arch. Romolo V. Nati and President Atty. Jojo D. Leviste and an in-depth story of the premier eco-friendly condominium development in Cagayan de Oro, Primavera Residences.

This story also appeared in tsadagyud.com.

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Italpinas Offers New Year’s Treat to Buyers

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Buon Anno Nuovo! Are you looking for an investment this 2015? The New Year is a good occasion to re-evaluate your portfolio and start hunting for promising new investments. As an early gift this new year, Italpinas offers P75,000 discount to the first 5 buyers only for the month of January 2015.

“New year is the best time to make a fresh start and new beginning. Wouldn’t it be great to live in your own place (if you are just renting) or think of renting out your unit to earn more? This is the best time to do that wise move. Invest and own a condominium unit and be one of the lucky few to enjoy its numerous advantages,” Gladys Echano, VP for Sales, said.

Currently, Primavera Residences’ furnished units are being rented out and managed for short-term and long-term rentals, as part of its In-house Asset Management Program. Due to the success of this program, a large number of clientele are requesting for more rentable units, bringing in more investors for its income-generating opportunities.

Located in Pueblo Business Park in uptown Cagayan de Oro, Primavera Residences is in the middle of many important establishments, like SM CdO, universities, a world-class golf course and many more. Being located uptown also means that your property is in a flood-free, and therefore, a safer zone.

“For this new year, Italpinas is offering P75,000 discount for the first 5 buyers this January, This is our Buena mano treat aside from the discount upon reservation. You won’t regret investing at Primavera because by January 15, 2015, your investment will appreciate since there will be price adjustments for both towers 1 and 2,” Echano declared.

Primavera Residences, developed by Italpinas Euroasian Design and Eco-development Corporation – a sustaining member of the Philippine Green Building Council – is the first eco-friendly condominium in Northern Mindanao. Its unique modern design, conceptualized by multi-awarded Italian architects, is a perfect mix of form and function rewarding you with a beautiful home that can sustain itself, helping you save on your electricity bills.

“Apart from the fact that we already have a few units left, we are the only one here in the CDO real estate industry, offering a promo of this magnitude. Which is on top of our very competitive prices. Indeed, we sell something eco-friendly that we want to add more value to the buyers’ purchase; that they [buyers] will not just earn big time, they also help the environment in a bigger note” Franz Enriquez, Sales Manager, emphasized.

Primavera Residences is known for its energy-saving features including cantilevers that protect the units from direct sunlight and an indoor courtyard that maximizes the natural ventilation in the area. By June of 2015, solar panels that will provide additional energy for the building’s common areas will be installed on the building’s rooftop. The building is also designed to withstand earthquakes and extreme weather and offers 24-7 security.

The green building has garnered several recognitions for its commitment to green architecture and design locally and internationally. Recently, it was named among the winners in the prestigious International Property Awards in the 2014 Asia Pacific regional competition being the Best Mixed-Use Development in the Philippines. It was also been awarded as the Best Condo Development in the Philippines in 2011 (Southeast Asia Property Awards) and a finalist in the Most Promising Clean Energy Investment Opportunity of the Year (CTI PFAN Philippines Clean Energy Investor Forum).

For more information on Primavera Residences, visit its website at www.primaveraresidences.com  or call (088) 880-5002 or 0917-794-2221.

Italpinas Offers Career Advancement with Real Estate Expert

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It is that time of the year again! This is the time to take stock of the year gone by and make plans ahead.

The start of a new year is the perfect time to perform a career health check. You’d be surprised at how easy it can be to break through into professional satisfaction. Whether you’re an undergraduate, recent graduate or a seasoned veteran, now is your chance to take control of your career and bring it forward. Now is your chance to be an effective sales professional.

This coming January 3, Saturday, is perfectly your time to enter a new industry, learn from the expert, advance your career and break through into the real estate market. Join the second batch of the 3-month real estate training for free. The orientation will start at 9am at the 2nd floor of Primavera Residences.

Italpinas Euroasian Design and Eco-development Corporation (ITPI), an Italian-Filipino design and real estate development firm that specializes in the design and development of sustainable buildings, is giving everyone a fresh start this new year with a chance to grow with the booming real estate industry in Cagayan de Oro.

No experience necessary as high-impact coaching with a renowned sales expert is provided, but smart appearance, good communication skills, the desire to be your own boss and a willingness to learn new skills are essential.

Whether you’re looking for a full-time work or a part-time job to supplement your income, this could be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for as you will be coached by the leading expert in real estate selling, Mr. Jun Garing.

Jun Garing is a prominent sales trainer and motivator who has trained more than 100,000 salespeople for the past 30 years. He installed corporate systems of selling to over top 1000 corporations nationwide. Recognized as one the Outstanding Salesmen in the 1976 and 1977 and from then on, he has received numerous awards and citations from various sales and marketing associations in the country and nearby Asian regions. He is also the first Filipino certified trainer of Motorola University on Sales Training in 1995 and authored the first book on selling: The Filipino Art of Breakthrough Selling.

ITPI’s premier eco-friendly development, Primavera Residences is looking for a roster of future sales professionals to join our growing list of highly-qualified real estate sales partners.

The country’s premier sustainable real estate developer will provide the following:

  • A FREE training program with industry expert Mr. Jun Garing
  • Real-world, hands-on training on condominium-selling with guided coaching and assistance from established Cagayan de Oro realty firms
  • Guaranteed sponsorship of real estate agents’ licensing for top-performing participants

Starting this December 27 to March 2015, registrants will be invited to a weekly orientation at 2/F Primavera Residences, Pueblo de Oro Business Park, Cagayan de Oro City. First batches of orientation are scheduled on the following Saturdays: December 27, January 3, January 10, January 17, January 24 and January 31. Orientation is at 9am to 12 noon at 2/F Primavera Residences.

What are you waiting for? You can be your own boss as the booming real estate industry in Cagayan de Oro needs you now.

Registration may be done through the following, via Facebook at www.facebook.com/CondoPrimavera, through emailing sales@italpinas.com or by calling 0917-864-4011 (look for Stefan).

You may also sign up online at: bit.ly/1D7KmIP

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Starting a Business? Choose your Business Location Right

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Considering Cagayan de Oro City’s positive economic outlook and favorable business climate, thoughts of self-employment inevitably spread like wildfire. This may be especially true if the city you are in is booming with investments while you are not currently employed. Starting your own business and being your own boss can be incredibly satisfying and fulfilling, however, one important thing to consider is choosing the perfect business location.

The most important decision a business owner will make is choosing the right business location. It requires precise planning and research which involves looking at the demographics, assessing your supply chain, weighing the competition, staying on budget, and understanding laws and taxes to mention some.

Here are some tips to help you choose the right business location.

Most businesses choose a location that provides exposure to customers. Additionally, there are factors that also needs to be considered, for example:

  • Brand Image – Is the location consistent with the image you want to maintain?
  • Competition – Are the businesses around you complementary or competing?
  • Local Labor Market – Does the area have potential employees? What will their commute be like?
  • Plan for Future Growth – If you anticipate further growth, look for a building that has extra space should you need it.
  • Proximity to Suppliers – They need to be able to find you easily as well.
  • Safety – Consider the crime rate. Will employees feel safe alone in the building or walking to their vehicles?
  • Zoning Regulations – These determine whether you can conduct your type of business in certain properties or locations. You can find out how property is zoned by contacting your local planning agency.

In the city which is cited to be this year’s 2nd Most Competitive City in the country, Cagayan de Oro has rapidly developed in the recent years. Uptown Cagayan de Oro is consistent in attracting high quality businesses that serve the public with excellent services and products.

Primavera Residences, a mixed-use development which is located in Uptown Cagayan de Oro, is the first-ever eco-friendly condominium project in Northern Mindanao. Specifically located at Pueblo de Oro Business and I.T. Park, Primavera Residences is enclosed with 24/7 security. Surrounded with nearby leisure and entertainment areas, the building is just a walking distance to SM City CdO.

Primavera Residences is offering residential, commercial and office spaces for lease and purchase. All units in the first tower are ready for occupancy while the second tower is slated to be completed early next year. Buyers may choose from studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom units.

For more information on Primavera Residences, visit its website at www.primaveraresidences.com  or call (088) 880-5002 or 0917-794-2221.

 

PHL Among Key Growth Areas for Retail Real Estate in Southeast Asia – CBRE (GMA News)

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According to the report from GMA News, the retail real estate in the Philippines is among the key growth areas in Southeast Asia. Its increasing middle class segment, positive economic growth outlook and growing tourism activities has brought the Philippines, along with SEA countries Vietnam and major cities in Indonesia and Malaysia, a key growth market for real estate.

CBRE Asia Pacific cites that Southeast Asia’s middle class segment is expected to triple to 1.74 billion in 2020 from 525 million in 2009 and is expected to drive demand of retail goods and eventually translates to economic growth.

“In the Philippine landscape, these factors look promising. The resilience of the economy has been tested and proven this year, bouncing back quarter per quarter. Likewise, the country’s tourist attractions and opportune business landscape has continuously been boosting investor interest,” CBRE Philippines chairman, president and CEO Rick Santos said.

Outside Metro Manila, secondary Philippine cities start to develop malls and mixed-use project in anticipation for the boom of the retail industry in the Philippines.

These mixed-use developments will accommodate the demand for shopping and food convenience near their residences or offices.
“The presence of more restaurants, coffee shops, and even convenience stores, shows that more Filipinos have the capacity or purchasing power to shop and dine,” Santos said.

 Read full report here.

Home for the Holidays

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“It’s the most wonderful time of the year,” as Andy William’s song goes.

Millions of Filipino people currently work overseas. As Filipinos, we  know how painful it is for  OFWs to be working away from their families to help provide them with a better life. And many haven’t seen their loved ones for several years now.

As Filipinos, we always look forward to this season. As parents, we hope for our family to be intact: to take the opportunity to make up from the time we haven’t spent with our children. As kids we looked forward to the joy of the season: all the cool stuff we would get, all the great food and treats, and lots of time to just enjoy the season with the family.

These memories are imprinted into our mind and are revived every year with the sounds and sights of the holidays. For most, it’s a special time of year, one in which we celebrate and connect with those closest to us.

This holiday season, it is best to spend quality time with your kids. Christmas is a good time to teach your family, especially children about values like love, compassion, giving and sharing. This is the perfect time to include the whole family in different Christmas activities like baking cookies, decorating the house and the tree and wrapping up gifts, to mention some.

Come up with games that your family might enjoy. In fact, it is a good idea to go shopping together, where you can make your kids choose their own gifts. Buy groceries together and just enjoy the company you might have missed for a long time.

The key here is to give yourself a break and to spend maximum time with your family. A family Christmas is the best kind of Christmas and once you have had a good one, you will make it a point to enjoy every future Christmas with your family.

Primavera Residences is a family-oriented multi-awarded development in Cagayan de Oro. The building consists of amenities and facilities both parents and children will enjoy. Its location and eco-friendly features add up to what most parents would want in a home—flood-free zone, 24/7 security, and it could save up to 20% of electricity consumption.

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PASKORELA: Cagayan de Oro’s One-of-a-kind Christmas Celebration

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For Filipinos, Christmas is the happiest time of the year. Different kinds of celebrations take place across the country, ranging from the traditional to the new. This includes endless Christmas bazaars, parol festivals, Christmas tree contests, and various other creative concepts. This year, however, Cagayan de Oro City, the country’s 2nd most competitive city this 2014, amps up the Christmas festivities with the first ever PASKORELA event.

The motorela is Cagayan de Oro’s own version of the Filipino tricycle. Much like the jeepney, another filipino invention, motorela is quite a common sight in the city streets of CdO and is a regular mode of transportation for Kagay-anon commuters.

As part of the this year’s Christmas celebration, CdO stages the first ever PASKORELA Dress-up Your Motorela contest last December 20, 2014. The contest was initiated by the Pasko de Oro committee in partnership with the CDO Tourism and Cultural Affairs Office and the City Tourism Council.

Here are some event photos courtesy of the Cagayan de Oro City Info Network Facebook page. All photos are taken by Mr. Abel Matthew Silawan with Ms. Hershey Pabillore of Lourdes College.

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Need a place to stay while visiting Cagayan de Oro for the holidays? Primavera Residences offers units for sale and for rent in the city’s best location, overlooking the bustling downtown area and the breathtaking Macajalar Bay.  For more information, visit www.primaveraresidences.com.