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Day 1
Day 1
Creating the Foundations for Regenerative Development
Creating the Foundations for Regenerative Development
Thursday, 24 September 2026
Thursday, 24 September 2026
7:30 a.m.
Registration
Opening
Opening
8:30 a.m.
National Anthem
Invocation
Ms. Kristina Samantha Pobre
Head of Sustainability, Arthaland Corporation
Secretary, PHILGBC Board of Trustees
Opening Remarks
Mr. Raymond Rufino
Chairman, PHILGBC Board of Trustees
Chief Executive Officer, NEO
Welcome Remarks
Mr. Christopher de la Cruz
Chief Executive Officer
Philippine Green Building Council
Message from the WorldGBC
Ms. Cristina Gamboa
Chief Executive Officer
World Green Building Council
Message from the WorldGBC-APN
Mr. Jeff Oatman
Chairman, WorldGBC Asia Pacific Regional Network
Head of Collaboration and Membership, Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA)
Keynote Address
Mr. Carlos S. Rufino
Chairman
NEO
Awarding Certificates
9:45 a.m.
AM Break
Session 1: Building for the Future: Government Leadership and Emerging Policy Directions for the Built Environment
Session 1: Building for the Future: Government Leadership and Emerging Policy Directions for the Built Environment
This session provides an overview of the latest national policies, regulatory developments, and government initiatives influencing the built environment. It will examine emerging policy directions in building standards, environmental compliance, and resource conservation and efficiency. The session will also highlight the role of local government policies and implementation mechanisms for sustainable urban development. Through discussions with policymakers and government leaders, participants will gain insights into current policy priorities, implementation challenges, and opportunities for collaboration between national agencies, local governments, and industry stakeholders.
10:00 a.m.
Atty. Alexander S. Belderol
Officer-In-Charge – Director IV, National Building Code Development Office
Department Of Public Works And Highways
Updates on the Implementation of the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act
Dir. Patrick T. Aquino, CESO III
Director, Energy Utilization Management Bureau (EUMB)
Department of Energy
Green Development: Baguio City’s Sustainable & Resilient Future
Ms. Donna R. Tabangin
Head, City Planning, Development and Sustainability Office
City Government of Baguio
Beyond Compliance: Rethinking Green Building Policies for Davao City
Mr. Khashayar L. Toghyani
Officer-In-Charge, Office of the City Building Official
City Government of Davao
Greenway Park: Green and Smart Urban Development Project
Mr. Ronell Chester S. Sadernas, EnP.
Planning Officer III, Provincial Planning and Development Office
Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte
Makati: Building Green, Building Resilience
Mr. George William Hong
City Engineer, City Building Official
City Government of Makati
Mandaluyong’s Green Building Journey: Government Leadership and the Next Phase of Policy
Mr. Abraham Raposon Jr.
Chief, Green Building Division
City Government of Mandaluyong
QC GBC 2025: Quezon City’s Approach to Sustainable Building Regulation
Mr. Mark Joseph C. Mayoralgo
Officer-In-Charge, Department of Building Official
Quezon City Government
Beyond Green: Mandaue’s Journey from Policy to Partnership
Hon. Jennifer S. Del Mar
City Councilor
City Government of Mandaue
11:40 a.m.
Open Forum
Awarding Certificates
12:00 p.m.
Lunch Break
Session 2: Public-Private Sector Collaboration: Strengthening Partnerships for Sustainable Urban Development
Session 2: Public-Private Sector Collaboration: Strengthening Partnerships for Sustainable Urban Development
Building a sustainable and regenerative built environment depends on strong collaboration between the public and private sector. Through shared leadership, strategic investment, and innovation, stakeholders can align policies, scale sustainable business practices, and deliver lasting environmental, social, and economic value.
This session explores how collaboration, innovative financing, and shared investments can support sustainable urban planning, strengthen green building standards, and mobilize capital for the built environment. Through highlighting best practices on public-private partnerships, the session will demonstrate how collective leadership, investment, and innovation can scale the delivery of high-performing, resilient, and regenerative buildings, communities, and districts.
12:55 p.m.
Sustainable Urban Development Program
Ms. Edriza Alexa F. Banag
Philippine Green Building Council
Shaping the Philippines’ Future of Sustainable Urban Development
Mr. Erwin Kenneth R. Peralta
Vice President, Investment Promotions and Marketing
Bases Conversion and Development Authority
JHMC Priority Projects for Investment and Partnership
Mr. Manjit T. Singh Reandi
President and CEO
John Hay Management Corporation
Accelerating ZEB Dissemination in the Philippines Through Public-Private Partnerships
Mr. Katsuhiko Yamamoto
Secretariat
Japanese Business Alliance for Smart Energy Worldwide (JASE-W)
DTI-BPS Engaging Private Sector to Promote Greening through Standardization
Ms. Ma. Teresita Del Rosario
Division Chief for Standards Development Division
Department of Trade and Industry – Bureau of Philippine Standards
Accelerating Passive Cooling Adoption in Housing Project Development in the Philippines
Mr. Sommai Phon-Amnuaisuk
Asia Pacific Director
International Institute for Energy Conservation
1:55 p.m.
Open Forum
WorldGBC APN Members
2:05 p.m.
Strengthening Partnership for Sustainable Urban Development Green Building Council Indonesia
Mr. Ignesjz Kemalawarta
Chairperson
Green Building Council Indonesia
Building Better Buildings
Mr. James Tan
Director, Partnerships & Programme Delivery
Singapore Green Building Council
Mr. Sampath Kumar Kabothu
Principal Counsellor
Indian Green Building Council
2:35 p.m.
Open Forum
Mr. Ace Estrada II
Co-Founder
Rural Rising Philippines
2:55 p.m.
Open Forum
3:15 p.m.
PM Break
Session 3: BERDE Homes:
Building Healthier, Resilient, and Sustainable Homes and Communities
Session 3: BERDE Homes:
Building Healthier, Resilient, and Sustainable Homes and Communities
This session features project presentations showcasing resource-efficient design solutions and innovations that advance environmental performance. Through case studies of their green building projects, speakers will share implementation experiences, challenges, and lessons learned, highlighting best practices that can be replicated and scaled across the industry. The session will demonstrate how leading projects are shaping a more resilient, sustainable, and regenerative future for the built environment and the communities they serve.
Launch of BERDE — Homes
3:30 p.m.
BERDE – Homes Framework
PHILGBC
De Castro Green Home (DCGH): A Personal Journey Toward Living Sustainably through a BERDE Home Pilot
Mr. Mark Roeland De Castro and Ms. Larisa Glenda Togonon-De Castro
Homeowners
NHMFC Financing Programs
Mr. Renato De Leon Tobias
President
National Home Mortgage Finance Corporation
4:00 p.m.
Open Forum
Session 4: Sustainable Design and Performance:
Shaping the Future of Green Buildings
Session 4: Sustainable Design and Performance:
Shaping the Future of Green Buildings
This session marks the official launch of the BERDE – Homes – Pilot Version, introducing the BERDE – Homes framework, and showcasing the pilot project. Participants will gain insights into the framework’s sustainability strategies, implementation experiences, and key lessons learned from the pilot project. The session will highlight how green homes can create lasting value for homeowners, strengthen communities, and support the transition toward a more regenerative built environment.
Buildings
4:35 p.m.
Sustainable Design and Performance of Savya Financial Center
Ms. Kristina Samantha Pobre
Head of Sustainability
Arthaland Corporation
Botanika Nature Residences – Tower 1
Ms. Apple Sydiongco - Delos Reyes
Deputy Head - Filigree
Filinvest Alabang Inc.
Districts
Sustainable Housing in Practice: Integrating Green Building Principles in Low-Cost Communities
Mr. John Philip Wang
Executive Vice President
Citihomes Builder and Development Inc.
Nuvali Lakeside Evozone and East Bloc
Ms. Beatrix L. Borja
Project Development Manager
Ayala Land Estates, Inc.
5:25 p.m.
Open Forum
End of Day 1
7:00 p.m.
Conference Dinner
Message
Ms. Araceli Barlam
Chair, PHILGBC Awards Committee
Member, PHILGBC Board of Trustees
Recognition of Certified Projects
PHILGBC 20th Anniversary Launch
Awarding
PHILGBC Leadership in Green Building Awards
PHILGBC Loyalty Awards
Meritorious Collaborator Awards
Day 2
Day 2
Scaling Impact Through People, Partnerships, and Resilience
Scaling Impact Through People, Partnerships, and Resilience
Friday, 25 September 2026
Friday, 25 September 2026
BG2026 Green District Tour
BG2026 Green District Tour
Featuring a green district tour of Bonifacio Global City (BGC), highlighting its sustainable urban planning, green spaces, high-performance buildings, and integrated sustainable technologies.
Slots for the Green District Tour is limited and on a first come, first served basis.
Registration is now closed.
7:30 a.m.
Green District Tour Registration
8:00 a.m.
Tour Proper
10:00 a.m.
End of Tour
8:30 a.m.
Conference Registration Day 2
Conference Day 2
Conference Day 2
10:30 a.m.
Asec. Romell Antonio O. Cuenca
Deputy Executive Director
Climate Change Commission
10:40 a.m.
Open Forum
Awarding Certificates
Session 5: Technological Innovations:
Advancing Smart and Low-Carbon Solutions for the Built Environment
Session 5: Technological Innovations:
Advancing Smart and Low-Carbon Solutions for the Built Environment
This session showcases digital solutions, smart technologies, data-driven systems, and other innovations that are improving energy efficiency, building performance, and resource management while supporting more sustainable and future-ready developments. Speakers will demonstrate how technology can help buildings and communities move beyond efficiency toward outcomes that deliver greater environmental performance, operational resilience, and long-term value.
10:45 a.m.
Advanced Glass Solutions for Zero Energy Buildings (ZEB)
Mr. Jun Donamae
Senior Manager, Corporate Planning
AGC Asia Pacific Pte Ltd.
TAISEI's ZEB Technology
Ms. Yuko Matsushita
Deputy General Manager
Taisei Corporation Philippines Branch (JASE-W)
From Smart Mobility to Low-Carbon Buildings: Turning Vertical Transportation into Lifecycle Value
Ms. Sally Muñoz
Head of Sales, Service & Modernization
KONE Philippines
“PioneerPro GreatWall ECOSIPS” Structural Insulated Panel System
Mr. Carlo F. Arcenal
Project-Based Specialty Sales Manager for ECOSIPS
Pioneer Adhesives, Inc.
11:30 a.m.
Open Forum
Awarding Certificates
12 noon
Lunch Break
Session 6: Advancing Green Education:
Shaping a Future-ready Green Workforce
Session 6: Advancing Green Education:
Shaping a Future-ready Green Workforce
This session showcases digital solutions, smart technologies, data-driven systems, and other innovations that are improving energy efficiency, building performance, and resource management while supporting more sustainable and future-ready developments. Speakers will demonstrate how technology can help buildings and communities move beyond efficiency toward outcomes that deliver greater environmental performance, operational resilience, and long-term value.
1:00 p.m.
Building the Builders: Enderun's Blueprint for a Regenerative Future
Ms. Mylene D.G. Oliva
Program Head, Sustainability Management
Enderun Colleges
BIN-GO: Waste Data as a Service
Mr. Kyle Mamawal & Ms. Marjorie Gutierrez
BIN-GO
Procuring Conservation: Theoretical Propositions for Enhancing the Competitive Bidding Process of Public Built Heritage Projects
Dr. Jared Aaron Cruz
Dean / Assistant Professor, College of Architecture and Sustainable Built Environments
Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila
Breaking the Loop: Systemic Barriers to Sustainable Construction Material Adoption in the Philippine Private Sector and a Tripartite Framework for Policy Reform
Mr. Kalpa Madushanka
Birmingham City University
Bio-Based Crack Solution: Utilizing Bacillus megaterium for Concrete Crack Treatment
Ms. Kyla Claire A. Biñas
Western Institute of Technology
1:55 p.m.
Open Forum
Session 7: Unlocking Green Capital for the Built Environment
Session 7: Unlocking Green Capital for the Built Environment
This session showcases digital solutions, smart technologies, data-driven systems, and other innovations that are improving energy efficiency, building performance, and resource management while supporting more sustainable and future-ready developments. Speakers will demonstrate how technology can help buildings and communities move beyond efficiency toward outcomes that deliver greater environmental performance, operational resilience, and long-term value.
2:15 p.m.
From Capital to Concrete: Building Resilience
Ms. Ellen Joyce L. Suficiencia
Director, BSP Sustainability Office
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas
Financing a Resilient Built Environment through LANDBANK REAL Energy Plus
Mr. Ronaldo R. Averion
Assistant Vice President, Head of Program Management Department II
Landbank of the Philippines
Unlocking Green Capital for the Built Environment
Mr. Rustico Noli D. Cruz
Vice President and Officer-In-Charge, Program Development and Management Group
Development Bank of the Philippines
2:45 p.m.
Open Forum
Awarding Certificates
3:10 p.m.
PM Break
Session 8: Building Resilience for a Changing Future
Session 8: Building Resilience for a Changing Future
This session showcases digital solutions, smart technologies, data-driven systems, and other innovations that are improving energy efficiency, building performance, and resource management while supporting more sustainable and future-ready developments. Speakers will demonstrate how technology can help buildings and communities move beyond efficiency toward outcomes that deliver greater environmental performance, operational resilience, and long-term value.
3:20 p.m.
Resiliency as Urban Opportunity: Reimagining how cities in Southeast Asia can adapt and thrive in a changing climate
Mr. Stefano Tronci
Associate Principal – Asia Pacific Sustainability Lead
Skidmore, Owings & Merrill
Green Is Not Enough: Why a Sustainable Built Environment Must Also Be Resilient
Dr. Marlon de Luna Era
Chairperson , Department of Innovation and Sustainability Associate Professor, Department of Sociology and Behavioral Sciences, De La Salle University
President Emeritus, Solid Waste Management Association of the Philippines
Sustainable and Resilient Infrastructure
Dr. Renan Ma. T. Tanhueco
Vice Chair for Program Development
Earthquakes and Megacities Initiative
Building Resilience for a Climate-Defined Future
Dr. Nathaniel von Einsiedel
Chairman and Principal Urban Planner
CONCEP, Inc.
Planning for Future Developments 2030–2050: Disaster & Risk Mitigation
Ms. Cathy Saldaña
Principal and CEO
PDP+ Architects and PDP + Architecture
4:10 p.m.
Open Forum
Awarding Certificates
Speakers
Sponsors
4:30 p.m.
Closing Remarks
Ms. Audrey Belle Po
Co-Conference Chair, BG2026
Member, Board of Trustees, PHILGBC
Operations Manager, World Home Depot Corporation
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