LIVING BY DESIGN
Bringing innovation and Italian design to emerging locations in the Philippines
Italpinas Development Corporation (IDC™) is a design-driven developer of sustainable properties in
emerging Philippine cities. Founded by Italian Architect Romolo V. Nati and Filipino lawyer Jose D.
Leviste III, Italpinas is founded on Italian design and Filipino excellence, and is set to revolutionize real
estate development across the Philippines.
IDC’s Cagayan de Oro team celebrates the company's 15th year anniversary at Luxe Hotel in Downtown Cagayan de Oro, last May 14, 2024.
Conglomerate Structure
Italpinas Development Corporation (IDC™), is a publicly listed real estate developer of sustainable
properties in the Philippines. As the parent company of four wholly owned subsidiaries, IDC™ pursues its commitment to sustainability and excellence through these arms.
For all its projects, IDC™ pursues certification from EDGE (Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies), the green certification system developed by International Finance Corporation,
a member of the World Bank Group.
IDC PRIME™ delivers luxury and open market development projects, such as IDC’s existing Primavera Residences at Pueblo de Oro, Uptown CdO, which was the city’s first green mixed-used condominium building certified by EDGE in the city. Others to follow include phases in Miramonti Green Residences and Primavera City, as well as Baia Verde, Firenze, and Moena.
IDC HOMES™ focuses on economic and mid-cost residential buildings. A greener and more sustainable future for real estate must be inclusive of all, and this vision is realized by the soon-to-rise Verona Green Residences Uptown, the first phase of which was immediately sold out within 2 weeks of its offering.
PRIMA™ is IDC™ 's subsidiary for property, asset, leasing, and facility management. It offers short stays at enrolled IDC PRIME™ or IDC HOMES™ units, delivering a refined hospitality experience.
IMPRESA™ spearheads design, development, and construction of projects for the IDC™ group.
Board of Directors
Romolo V. Nati
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
A multi-awarded green architect, sustainable developer, and an accomplished car designer. Graduated Summa Cum Laude in Architecture from the Sapienza University of Rome and also earned a Master's degree in Business Administration from the Asian Institute of Management (AIM). He is a member of the Compensation and Remuneration Committee.
Atty. Jose D. Leviste III
President and Director
Aside from conceptualizing the company’s plans for future expansions, He is in charge of strategic decisions such as new acquisitions and partnership agreements for the company. Graduated in Law from UNSW in Australia, admitted to the Supreme Court of New South Wales, and formerly Associate Attorney at Toda & Co. Commercial Lawyers in Sydney.
Giuseppe Garofalo
Treasurer and Director
Responsible for leading the execution of the company’s property portfolio from the business development, pre-development, sales and marketing, construction, up until the turn-over phase of the projects. He earned a degree in Civil Engineering at the University of Calabria and a Master’s degree in Structural Engineering at the Polytechnic of Turin in Italy. He is a member of the Nominations Committee.
Jose G. Araullo
Independent Director
The Chairman of the Audit and Risk Oversight Committee and a member of the Corporate Governance Committee with 16 years of experience in handling numerous top management positions for one of the country’s largest commercial bank. He is a graduate in Accountancy from San Beda College.
Rafael A. Dominguez
Independent Director
Served as Director, SVP, and Owner’s Representative of The Linden Suites from the year 2004 up to June 30, 2016. He is currently President and Owner’s Representative at The Linden Suite’s and a director of Marco Polo Davao and PTFC Redevelopment Corporation. He graduated from Ateneo de Cagayan and obtained his MBA from Boston College. He is the Chairman of the Nominations Committee and Corporate Governance Committee and a member of the Compensation and Remuneration Committee.
Emeraldo C. Magnaye
Independent Director
Graduated as Magna Cum Laude and No. 2 in PMA “Matikas” Class of 1983. He earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering at the University of the Philippines Diliman. He is a member of the Corporate Governance Committee.
Calvin Ryan O. Coherco
Director
Mr. Coherco has been a lawyer for more than a decade. He also has a broad experience in handling businesses, having held different positions from different companies. Mr. Coherco finished his Bachelor of Arts Degree major in Legal Management in University of Santo Tomas. He finished his Masters in Business Administration – Juris Doctor with De La Salle University – Far Eastern University. Mr. Coherco attended a Program on Negotiation – Negotiation and Leadership course in Harvard University. Mr. Coherco was admitted to the Bar last April 2012.
Atty. Christine P. Base
Independent Director
A director and corporate secretary of several private corporations, she has 8 years’ experience as the Corporate Secretary and Director of the company. Atty. Base the Chairperson of the Compensation and Remuneration Committee and a member of the Audit and Risk Oversight Committee.
Benjamin Tan Co
Director
Mr. Co is a prominent businessman and serial entrepreneur with a broad portfolio of interests throughout Philippine industry, including in petrochemicals, PVC resins and products, steel manufacturing, and others. Mr. Co and his family and associates also control a broad portfolio of land holdings throughout the Philippines, including Palawan, Cavite, Boracay, Pampanga, Quezon Province, and Quezon City. He finished his degree in Mechanical Engineering in University of the Philippines.
Michael John A. Tantoco Jr.
Corporate Secretary
Graduated in Business Management with a Minor in Entrepreneurial Development at the Ateneo de Manila University in 2013 and completing his Juris Doctor Degree at the Ateneo Law School in 2017, he is currently focused on corporate and commercial transactions, publicly listed company compliance, energy, data privacy, immigration, estate settlement, labor, and litigation.
Key Officers
Arch. Romolo V. Nati
Chief Executive Officer
Mary Ann B. Lopez
Vice President for Finance
Clara M.A.G. Elizaga
Senior Director for Operations
and Investor Relations
Atty. Jose D. Leviste III
President
Gladys M. Echano
Vice President for Sales
Atty. Michael John A. Tantoco Jr.
Corporate Secretary
Engr. Giuseppe Garofalo
Chief Operating Officer
Harold J. Dacumos
Senior Vice President for Banking
Giovanni Gusella
Senior PR Manager
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IDC™ is a design-driven real estate developer of sustainable estates focused on emerging cities in the Philippines.
Established in 2009 by Arch. Romolo Nati, an Italian architect, and Atty. Jose D. Leviste III, a Filipino lawyer, IDC™ is committed to environmental sustainability through elegant architectural solutions and trademark contemporary Italian aesthetics. Its focus is on hyper-prospective cities and other next-wave locations in the Philippines. With its unique design philosophy, IDC™ is committed to sustainable developments in harmony with the environment to bring value to the investors, the end-users, and the community.
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