The Chamber of Real Estate and Builders’ Associations (CREBA) is hosting its National Convention from October 16-18, 2024, in Clark, Pampanga, under the theme “Philippine Real Estate and Housing: Navigating the Next Decade” with over 400 attendees out of 3,700 registered members.
The event commenced with a golf tournament at Beverly Place Golf Club, followed by a press conference and welcome dinner at Lakeshore, Mexico, Pampanga.
On the second day, the convention will take place at Hilton Clark Sun Valley, featuring the opening of housing and trade exhibits. Keynote speaker House Deputy Speaker Camille Villar (Las Piñas City, Lone District) will lead the ribbon cutting alongside Pampanga Governor Dennis Pineda, Angeles City Mayor Carmelo Pogi Lazatin Jr., Noel Toti Carño (CREBA National President), Alejandro Mañalac (CREBA VP International Affairs and Convention Chairman), and Carla Espinosa (CREBA Pampanga President). While Clark Development Corporation President Atty. Agnes VST Devanadera will deliver the opening message titled “Catalyzing Economic Growth and Innovation.”
The convention will consist of seven sessions addressing various topics: partnerships and collaboration, balancing human settlements and food security, property trends regarding environment and tourism, green building strategies, innovative funding models for housing, community engagement for sustainable housing, housing policy reforms, and real estate best practices. These sessions will feature executives from the Bases Conversion and Development Authority, Clark International Airport Corporation, various government departments, and private organizations.
Following these sessions, a developers forum will include representatives from Cebu Landmasters Inc., Hausland Development Corp., Pueblo de Oro Development Corp., and Federal Land Inc. This will be succeeded by a keynote address from Senator Imee Marcos (Chair, Urban Development, Housing, and Settlements) and a panel discussion with the Home Mutual Development Fund, Development Bank of the Philippines, and Landbank of the Philippines.
Another keynote speaker, Secretary Jose Rizalino Acuzar of the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development, will discuss legislative initiatives supporting housing and urban development alongside representatives from the National Home Mortgage Finance Corporation and Social Housing Finance Corporation.
The convention will conclude with the presentation and approval of resolutions, followed by a glamorous gala night.
CREBA, established in October 1973 by founder Manuel M. Serrano and industry leaders, is a private non-stock, non-profit corporation recognized as the umbrella organization for over 4,000 firms and individuals in the real estate, housing, and construction industries. Today, CREBA boasts 32 chapters in the Philippines and 7 overseas, representing developers, builders, brokers, contractors, and professionals across various related fields.