\nRamon FD Rufino urges everyone in industry to commit to the green movement<\/p>\n
As we countdown to the Property Report Congress Philippines 2016, we\u2019ll get to know the respected market leaders who will speak at the conference on 7 April at the Fairmont Makati
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\nRamon FD Rufino, executive vice-president of premium office developer The Net Group, has been announced as the main speaker and moderator for the \u201cGoing, going, gone green in the Philippines\u201d forum at the Property Report Congress on 7 April at the Fairmont Makati.
\nFor many years, green building and sustainability have been Rufino\u2019s passion. After receiving his Masters Degree in Real Estate Development from Columbia University, he wanted to give back to the industry that has been good to his family.
\nIn 2007, he joined a group of like-minded individuals to establish the Philippine Green Building Council (PhilGBC), with a vision of transforming Philippine real estate. Rufino currently sits as the chairman of PhilGBC.
\nOne of its biggest contributions to the property sector is the BERDE (Building for Ecologically Responsive Design Excellence), a voluntary green rating system that has since been adopted by the Department of Energy and recognised by the World Green Building Council.
\n\u201cI realised that the greatest positive impact I could make would be through our own real estate development business,\u201d he said when he accepted the Real Estate Personality of the Year award at the Philippines Property Awards 2015. \u201cMy personal vocation for pushing sustainability and my passion for real estate development have come together and are now inseparable.\u201d
\nToday, about 30 projects \u2013 all located in Metro Manila \u2013 have been registered under BERDE, including several office projects of The Net Group. Plans to introduce the tool to provincial\u00a0developments are in the pipeline.
\nProperty Report recently caught up with Rufino who shared his thoughts on the the Philippines\u2019 green revolution.
\nWill green building and technology play a big role in 2016?
\nGreen building will certainly continue to gain traction and momentum in 2016 but we will need legislation at the national and local levels in terms of mandatory requirements and attractive incentives if we want its role in the sector to ramp up significantly.
\nWhat is the current overall real estate investment climate in the Philippines?
\nThe strong real estate market of 2015 is poised to continue in 2016. While there may be some softening in certain property types, the overall real estate investment climate remains bullish in terms of robust demand and project pipeline.
\nDespite the country\u2019s economic growth and real estate boom, infrastructure is a big drawback. Post-elections, will this change?
\nHopefully. The outgoing Aquino administration has set up the Public Private Partnership (PPP) platform so the next administration has the benefit of a fresh term to ensure that current and future infrastructure projects under the program are completed.
\nTell us your vision for the future of the Philippines\u2019 green movement.
\nMajority of real estate companies have already integrated green building and sustainability strategies into the way they design, build, and operate their projects as they understand that this is a win for all parties involved. The awareness and desire for sustainability is already strong, but we really need to improve on the level of commitment and action. There are so many areas to work on but our top priority is for more and more companies and projects to secure green building certification.
\nAside from Rufino\u2019s green building forum, Property Report Congress\u00a0will\u00a0feature sponsors exhibits, plenary sessions, industry overview and outlook, international networking session and lunch, keynote addresses, and a 30-minute intensive workshop.
\nIt\u00a0will be immediately followed by the Philippines Property Awards 2016 gala dinner and awards ceremony.
\nInterested parties can register and purchase tickets here to join the Property Report Congress. Special bundle packages for the Congress and the Gala Dinner are available.
\nFor enquiries and partnership opportunities, visit the website AsiaPropertyAwards.com\/Congress\/ or contact the conference director at Amy@propertyguruinternational.com.
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\nSource : property-report.com
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