Filipinohomes Leaders Meet IDC Executives to Boost Green Projects

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — Team leaders and unit managers of Filipinohomes gathered at CDO on June 10, 2026, for a strategic meeting with top executives of Italpinas Development Corporation. Founder and Executive Chairman Arch. Romolo V. Nati and CEO Engr. Giuseppe Garofalo led the session, updating agents on IDC's active pipeline in the region. The discussion centered on how the developer's eco‑friendly projects align with Cagayan de Oro's accelerating uptown growth.

The meeting is part of an ongoing series where Filipinohomes brokers receive firsthand updates from major developer partners. Nati, a multi‑awarded Italian architect known for biomimicry and sustainable design, and Garofalo, who oversees project execution nationwide, walked participants through key developments. The session strengthened the partnership between the country's largest real estate network and one of Mindanao's pioneering green developers.

Solar Partnership Cuts Primavera City Costs

The meeting's headline announcement was IDC's new partnership with Mindanao Energy Corp. to install photovoltaic panels at Primavera City. Nati described the arrangement as groundbreaking for unit owners and investors, explaining that the solar installation will significantly reduce common‑area electricity costs and monthly association dues. The move directly improves long‑term affordability for residents and strengthens the investment appeal of the seven‑tower mixed‑use development.

MINERGY, an Independent Power Producer with over three decades in Northern Mindanao's energy sector, will supply and maintain the on‑site solar system. By generating clean power directly at the property, the PV panels reduce dependence on the grid and shield unit owners from fuel‑price volatility. IDC, the first developer in East Asia to complete an EDGE‑certified condominium, continues to integrate passive cooling, solar panels, and water recycling across its portfolio.

Verona Uptown Construction Moves Forward

Nati also provided an update on Verona Uptown, IDC's low‑rise residential project in Upper Balulang. Construction is now progressing at the site, which Nati envisions as a community that combines functionality and comfort. The development applies IDC's signature design philosophy: efficient layouts, natural airflow, and thoughtful planning that enhances everyday living without unnecessary excess.

Verona Uptown complements the earlier Verona Green Residences Gusa, which won Best Sustainable Residential Development at the 2025 Asia‑Pacific International Property & Hotel Awards. The new project is expected to add eco‑friendly, mid‑market housing to CDO's growing Upper Balulang corridor, expanding options for families seeking sustainable homes in a rapidly developing area.

CDO's Uptown Corridor Drives Demand

The meeting took place against a backdrop of sustained economic expansion. Cagayan de Oro posted 6.8‑percent GDP growth in 2024 and has been identified as the sixth‑largest urban economy in the Philippines. The uptown corridor, where Primavera City and Verona Uptown are located, is experiencing a retail and residential boom. SM Supermarket CDO Uptown recently reopened in a larger space, and infrastructure projects continue to improve connectivity across the area.

For the unit managers and team leaders who attended, the session provided concrete selling points for IDC's developments. They learned how to present the MINERGY solar partnership as a long‑term cost advantage for Primavera City buyers and how Verona Uptown's low‑rise design appeals to mid‑market families. The meeting reinforced Filipinohomes' position as a trusted channel for innovative, sustainable real estate in Northern Mindanao.