Real Estate Philippines – On June 28 to 30, Philippine Real Estate Festival (PREF ) will be holding its real estate festival at the World Trade Center in Pasay City. This year’s festival carries the theme, “Real Estate, Tourism, and Media: A Tripartite Collaboration for National Progress.”
Among the many highlights and activities of this major event will be the launching of the PREF PIA Student Architectural Design Excellence Award 2011. A recognition of students’ thesis project for 2010-2011 on Housing and Resort Development.
This award aims to recognize the creativity and excellence in design of Filipino students. It aims also to prepare future architects for global practice. The Philippines as a rich source of human resource with high ratings in the global market is partially due to the country’s institutions, providing young graduates with significant education that can prepare them for the demands of the global realities.
The PREF PIA Student Architectural Design Excellence Award intends to provide a venue to expose students to such a global climate. This honors not just the winners but also their schools and universities.
Philippine Real Estate Festival 2011 Program of Activities
DAY ONE (Thursday, 28 July 2011) Morning Session
FORMAL OPENING OF THE FESTIVAL EXHIBIT
10:00am
*Ceremonial Opening by His Excellency President Benigno Simeon C. Aquino
*Invocation
*National Anthem
*Welcome Remarks By Rosemarie C. Basa, PREF President & CEO
*Festival Overview
*Keynote Address by His Excellency President Benigno Simeon C. Aquino
*Tour of the Exhibit and Design Showcase Display
12:00pm
Luncheon Speaker Hon. Vice President Jejomar C. Binay
Topic: “The Present State of Philippine Housing”
Emcee: Dr. Eduardo C. Zialcita Co-Emcee: Ms. Lianne de Leon
Presentation of the “Sandaang Bahay Bawat Bayan” Concept Paper to Vice President Jejomar C. Binay and the various Leagues
Remarks from the LGU Development Partners
Mayor Strike B. Revilla – National President, League of Municipalities of the PhilippinesMayor Oscar S. Rodriguez – National President, League of Cities of the PhilippinesGov. Alfonso V. Umali Jr. – National President , League of Provinces of the Philippines
Afternoon Session Moderator: Dr. Eduardo C. Zialcita
2:00 – 2:30pm
Ms. Charo Santos ConcioPresident, ABS-CBN Corporation
Topic: “Strategies for Effective Communication and Boosting the Impact of TV Promotions”
2:30 – 3:00pm
Mr. Miguel C. EnriquezSVP, Radio Operations Group, GMA Network
Topic: “Effective Promotions via Radio Advertising”
3:00 – 3:30pm
Ms. Alexandra Prieto-RomualdezPresident & CEO, Philippine Daily Inquirer
Topic: “Maximizing your Real Estate Space in Print”
3:30- 4:00pm
Hon. Alberto A. LimSecretary, Department of Tourism
Topic: “Promoting the Philippines thru Property Tourism”
4:00pm — Open Forum
5:00pm – Entertainment
DAY TWO (Friday, 29 July 2011) Morning Session
Moderator: Mr. Efren “Choy” L. Alas & Ms. Grace Palma-Tiongco
10:00 – 10:30am
Atty. Eulalio Diaz III, Administrator, LRA
Topic: “How can you check the Authenticity of your land title?”
10:30 – 11:00am
Atty. Kim S. Jacinto-Henares, Commissioner, BIR
Topic: “Tax Assessment and Exemption on Acquiring Real Estate Properties for Development”
11:00- 11:30am
Atty. Darlene Marie B. Berberabe, Pres/ CEO , Pag-ibig Fund
Topic: “How the Self-employed can avail of Pag-ibig Housing Loan?”
11:30 – 12:00pm
Sen. Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.Chairman, Senate Committee on Urban Planning, Housing and Resettlements
Topic: “Formulation of the Department of Housing and its Benefit Potential”
12:00 pm — Raffle Galore/ Intermission Numbers
Afternoon Session Moderator: Mr. Antonio S. Lopez
2:00 – 2:45pm
Mr. Lindsay John Orr, COO, Jones Lang La Salle Leechiu
Topic: “The Trajectory of Real Estate Properties”
2:45 – 3:15pm
Mr. Peter Wallace, President, The Wallace Business Forum
Topic: “Financial and Economic Drivers and Linkages of the Real Estate Industry”
3:15 – 3:45pm
Dir/Gen Cayetano W. Paderanga Jr., NEDA
Topic: “Investment Promotion through the Property Sector”
3:45 – 4:15pm
Sec. Gregory L. Domingo, Department of Trade and Industry
Topic: “Consumer protection in the Real Estate Industry”
5:00pm – Entertainment
DAY THREE (SATURDAY, 30 July 2011) Morning Session
Emcee/Moderator: Mr. Ed B. Lunas
10:00 – 10:30am
Dr. Eduardo G. Ong, Chairman, Professional Regulatory Board of Real Estate Service, PRC
Topic: “The Impact of RESA Law on the Real Estate Industry”
10:30 – 11:00am
Sec. Mary Ann Lucille Sering , Climate Change, Commissioner
Topic: “National Climate Change Action Plan”
11:00- 11:30am
Arch. Felino “Jun” Palafox Jr., President , MAP
Topic: “Global Trends: Best & Worst Urban Planning, Architecture & Real Estate Development”
11:30- 12:00pm
Gov. Jose Clemente “Joey” S. Salceda, Albay
Topic: “The Element of Disaster Risk Management”
12:00pm — Open Forum Entertainment Numbers/ Raffle
Afternoon Session Emcee: Mr. RJ Ledesma
1:00 – 3:00pm
Design Showcase- An Inter- School presentation on planning& architectural design of facilities & amenities
Presentor: Philippine Institute of Architecture
3:00 – 5:00pm
PREF Excellence AwardsAnnouncement of Awardees & Presentation of AwardsPresentor: JC Leaders International, Inc.
I’m sure, hundreds or maybe thousands of real estate agents and buyers will flock to this three-day real estate event.