Second-generation property builders: Rising to the challenge

Being a second-generation leader in any business may seem like a walk in the park. With the foundation of the company already established by earlier generations, all that’s left for the next leader is to keep the business running. But some second-generation builders attest this is just a common misconception.  While it is considered a …

Sustainability: Every small effort counts

It was the American historian, philosopher of technology and author Lewis Mumford who said that the natural environment should shape the nature of humankind. He believed that man’s basic needs—food, clean water and air, adequate living spaces, etc.—have to be respected so that humanity, as a whole, can thrive. In a world of more than …

Passion and perfection: My learnings on leadership

I started working when I was fourteen, and I have always worked since. My father, who used to be a manager in a major airline, taught me the importance of hard work and the value of money at an early age. He and my mother were my earliest career mentors. Then when I was in …

Building earthquake-resistant structures in the Philippines

A powerful earthquake just shook Davao some days ago on January 21, measuring 7.0 on the scale. It was a good thing that there were no major damage or injuries reported, although an earthquake this strong could really cause some serious damage in structures that are not well designed or well constructed. While no one …

Certifying green buildings in the PH market

Recently, Italpinas Development Corporation (IDC) was cited in “Green Buildings: A Finance and Policy Blueprint for Emerging Markets”. Published by the International Finance Corporation (IFC), this report features best practices by investors and financiers, governments, developers, and owners to provide an investment blueprint for green buildings across emerging markets.  IDC was mentioned as an example …

IDC CSR: One Force for the Environment

Italpinas Development Corporation’s (IDC) premier green property in Northern Mindanao has recently partnered with the Philippine Air Force Tactical Operations Group 10 (PAF-TOG 10) together with the Primavera SalesForce in their aim to conserve the environment through a mangrove tree planting activity at Punta Bonbon, Cagayan de Oro City last January 30, 2021.

New Year’s Resolutions To Enhance Your Home

There are loads of good reasons to look forward to the new year. There is a brand new year ahead of us, filled with endless possibilities. It is only fair to celebrate the coming of a bright new year with some positivity, faith, and a desire to improve your home to reflect your resolutions for …

Building the Community with IDC & PAF TOG-10

Cagayan de Oro City – Green builder Italpinas Development Corporation recently partnered to support the Executive Order 70, “Whole of the Nation Approach” and in accordance with the “Development Support and Security Plan: Kapayapaan” of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, together with the Philippine Air Force’s Tactical Operations Group-10 (PAF TOG-10) in the inauguration …