In 2009 a young Filipino environmental lawyer met an Italian Architect and Real Estate Developer in Manila. The two developed an immediate understanding about green architecture and sustainable development, which ultimately lead Arch. Romolo Valentino Nati to share his projects and ideas with his new Filipino friend, Atty Jose D. Leviste III. Shortly after this encounter the two established ITALPINAS with the promising prospect of developing Eco-friendly mixed-use buildings in the Philippines.
Director/Treasurer
51 years old, Filipino, passed the CPA board exam in 1991 and was admitted to the Philippine Bar in 1996.
He got his Bachelor of Arts degree, Major in Economics and Bachelor of Science in Commerce, Major in Accounting (Cum Laude) in De La Salle University.
He was also a Juris Doctor (Salutatorian) in Ateneo de Manila University. He got his Master of Laws from the University of Michigan as a Fullbright Scholar and DeWitt Fellow. He was formerly a Senior Associate, Banking, Finance, and Tax Group, in Quisimbing Torres (member firm of Baker and McKenzie International).
He is currently a Principal in Kalaw, Sy, Vida Selva and Campos Attorneys and Counsellors-at-Law. Atty. Sy is also a Director in Abundant Homes Realty, Batangas Realty Incorporate, Business Incubators Group Services, Inc., Eight Golden Fruits Holdings, Inc., Fortitude Ventures, Inc., General Memorial Corporation, and Sugarcane Holdings Inc. just to name a few.
Director
78 years old, Filipino, founding and senior partner of the law firm D. A. Tejero & Amoranto Law Offices.
He was a vice-president and associate general counsel of San Miguel Corporation when he retired on December 31, 190 after more than 17 years of service.
He was also San Miguel’s lead counsel in Industrial Relations.
His service and advice covered the development of Industrial Relations Strategies and policies for Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) negotiations and its administration, effective communications programs, the training and development of managerial personnel, enhancement of labor productivity and the promotion of industrial peace.
He has also been a resource person for seminars and training programs on Labor Relations and Technology Transfer conducted by the U.P. Law Center, SOLAIR, the Department of Trade and Industry, the Department of Labor and Employment and various companies.
He finished his Bachelor of Arts course in 1962 and Bachelor of Laws in 1967 at the University of the Philippines. He passed the Bar Examinations in 1967 and has been a law practitioner since then.
Independent Director
82 years old, Filipino, held various top management positions for over 14 years in a group of companies that includes the country’s largest commercial bank.
Joe was senior vice president of the bank itself and held CEO- and COO-level positions in the network’s savings bank, credit card, securities and investment companies.
He was president of PICPA in 1985 and again in 1986, and of the Bankers Institute of the Philippines in 1985.
In 1992, PICPA honored him as Most Outstanding CPA in Public Practice. He obtained his bachelor’s degree in accountancy from San Beda College, which selected him in 2001 as one of the Outstanding Bedans of the Century, and established the Jose G. Araullo Distinguished Professorial Chair in Auditing in recognition of his significant contributions to the advancement of the accountancy profession.
Mr. Araullo is also the Chairman of The Real Bank (A Thrift Bank), Inc. He is also President of Fontana Resort and Country Club, Inc. as well as a Director in Philippine Savings Bank.
Independent Director
51 years old, Filipino, Mr. Dominguez served as Director, SVP, and Owner’s Representative of The Linden Suites from the year 2004 up to June 30, 2016.
Thereafter, up to the present date, he is serving as The Linden Suite’s President and Owner’s Representative.
He is also presently a director of Marco Polo Davao and PTFC Redevelopment Corporation, for which he has served as such since 2004 and 2009, respectively.
He graduated from Xavier University, Ateneo de Cagayan in 1991, and obtained his Master’s Degree in Business Administration in 2001 from Boston College.