Primavera Residences Goes Beyond March Madness

Posted by Primavera Residences on April 1, 2014

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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, 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.

Primavera Residences Pays Tribute to Women

Posted by Primavera Residences on March 25, 2014

What happens when you gather all strong, independent women in one room? A night of fun, learning and celebration that’s what. See girl power at its best at Primavera Residences’ recently concluded Women’s Night celebrations. Check out the video slideshow below!

A Fabulous Women’s Night at Primavera Residences

Posted by Primavera Residences on March 24, 2014

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

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.

SAMSUNG CSC — Paintings by Mr. Nick Aca Jr.

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

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!

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A Tribute Night at Primavera Residences to Celebrate Women’s Month

Posted by Primavera Residences on March 10, 2014

A Tribute Night at Primavera Residences to Celebrate Women’s Month

It’s March and it means one thing: it’s international women’s month. During this time of the year, public and private organizations across the globe find time to celebrate the role of women in societies. As a show of honor and gratitude to the strong and beautiful women of CDO, Primavera Residences is also cooking up activities that you sure must not miss. Dubbed as “Women’s Night at Primavera: A Tribute to the Strength and Resiliency of the Modern Empowered Women”, this women’s night event will be held on March 22^nd at the multi-purpose hall of Primavera Residences from 6PM to 9PM. It will be a night of cocktails and chatting, a showcase of women’s talent through the art exhibits and inspiring thoughts from notable women of Northern Mindanao.

As a proud woman myself, I’d like to quote one of my favorite lines on women empowerment from the lovely Nancy Reagan that says “A woman is like a tea bag: you cannot tell how strong she is until you put her in hot water.” Wonderful line from a wonderful woman, isn’t it? Oh, I’d like to make it even more specific. Let’s use the term “modern woman” to make it even more impactful. This does not mean that we belittle the men out there. As the cliché goes, a man will always be a man. What the quote simply says is that women have their strengths and they can contribute to the society as much as men can.

Since it women’s month anyway, I’d like to share to you a simple truth and you have to agree with me on this: the secret behind every man’s success is a woman. Really, the woman is a man’s backseat driver in the many things he does. She makes him behave, she dresses him up decently, she plans where to dine for a date, and she drags him to church. I could go and on but the list is endless for the woman’s capabilities is boundless, both at home and in society. This is no theory because history itself recorded women empowerment in politics and the labor force, which is even more manifested these days. No wonder career women with families are coined as “super women” because they can juggle work and kids and husband chores. Now that is something!

Here in the Philippines, we pay tribute to the strong and resilient “Juanas” who inspired positive changes to our country. Did Miriam Defensor Santiago cross your mind? Yes, she makes a good example, and she is just one of the many resilient “Juanas” who inspires women to come out of their shell and be the strong woman that they are.

Don’t forget to mark your calendars this 22^nd for a night of fun and socialization at the premiere eco-friendly residential condo of uptown CDO. Remember though, this event is not just for women, it’s for everyone. But it’s a celebration for women and we wish to highlight the beauty of a woman’s role not just in the home, or in society but to the entire world.

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