Supporting the DHSUD’s Eight-Point Agenda

This month marks the seventh anniversary of the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD), created through Republic Act No. 11201 in 2019. It is a milestone worth noting, not...

Italpinas at 17: Sustaining growth, advancing green architecture

This month marks the 17th anniversary of Italpinas Development Corporation (IDC). I invite you to join me in dedicating this column to our journey. When Atty. Jojo Leviste and I started in...

Designing for longevity in emerging cities

Good design doesn’t just happen. It requires discipline, courage, and a willingness to ask uncomfortable questions. Sometimes, it even requires saying “no” when shortcuts or compromises threaten the integrity of a...

Looking Ahead: Prosperity and Green Living in 2026

I was honored to be among the speakers at the recent Asian Forum on Enterprise for Society (AFES) 2025, hosted by my alma mater, the Asian Institute of Management (AIM), at...

IDC’s next chapter: Strengthening the future

As some of you may have already read in the news, Italpinas Development Corporation (IDC) is entering a new chapter. After 15 years of leading the company, I have passed on...