Realty Spotlight #8 Unfolding the Evolution of Wilcon Depot

Wilcon's steadfast commitment to innovation and delivering exceptional service propelled it to the forefront of the industry.

With an expansive network of branches throughout the Philippines, it has become the preferred destination for both individuals and professionals in search of top-notch construction and home improvement solutions.

TOPICS:

*Embark on a journey through Wilcon's remarkable success story, guided by the Senior Executive Vice President, Rosemarie Bosch Ong. She recounts the company's evolution into a beacon of excellence within the Philippine home improvement and construction supplies sector.

*Gain intimate insight into Rosemarie Bosch Ong's life as she opens up about her experiences that have contributed to shaping Wilcon Depot into the thriving enterprise it is today.

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Wilcon Depot, a leading construction and home improvement retailer, has consistently been at the forefront of industry evolution. With a steadfast commitment to excellence and strategic vision, Wilcon has become a beacon of innovation in the ever-changing landscape of construction. In this episode of the Realty TV podcast, we sit down with Rosemarie Bosch-Ong, a key figure in shaping Wilcon's journey towards embracing the future.

TOPICS:

* Wilcon Depot is future-ready because of its proactive approach to embracing technological advancements and customer expectations. By continuously innovating and adapting, Wilcon ensures it stays ahead of the curve in meeting the changing needs of customers and the evolving construction industry.

* In today's digital age, customers expect a seamless experience both offline and online. To satisfy these expectations, Wilcon Depot ensures a cohesive omnichannel approach. From in-store experiences that bring ideas to life, such as bathroom and tiles showrooms, lifestyle and design set-ups, to their online shopping platform, featuring Inspiration and Brand pages, Wilcon ensures customers can seamlessly transition between the physical and digital realms for a convenient shopping journey.

* Wilcon Depot's design hub serves as a valuable resource for customers, providing expert advice and guidance on various design aspects. It offers services that cater to customers' needs, from conceptualization to the final touches of their homes, empowering them to create their dream living spaces effectively.

* Regarding sustainable choices, Wilcon Depot's Sustainable Choice campaign aims to promote environmentally friendly options in the construction and home improvement industry. The campaign aligns with the company's values and vision of contributing to a greener future. By encouraging customers to make sustainable choices, Wilcon Depot strives to reduce the industry's environmental impact and pave the way for a more sustainable construction sector.

* In conclusion, Wilcon Depot urges the general public to consider the importance of choosing sustainable options for their home improvement needs. By making conscious choices, individuals can play a significant role in preserving the environment for future generations. Embracing sustainable practices is not only responsible but also crucial in creating a more sustainable future for all.

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In this episode of RealtyTV podcast, Issa Litton (@issalitton) will try to get the real score on the real state of the real estate industry not just here in the Philippines but in the global setting.

We know that buying a home or making a property investment is a carefully planned activity over a period of time. However due to the pandemic, your home investment plans may be impaired by quarantine and limited mobility procedures.  So given the Covid crisis, we are here to know the real state of the real estate industry and talk about resiliency and innovation.

To discuss our topic in this podcast episode, we will be joined by  the President and CEO of PHINMA Properties, Pete Felix, they have been building inspiring homes for more than three decades.

Also joining the podcast is a resource person from the field of property law and market, Attorney Rachel Uy. She is a CPA-Lawyer and has an in-depth expertise in estate planning, tax structuring, tax compliance and tax litigation among others.   

In this episode: 

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In this episode of the RealtyTV podcast, Issa Litton (Instagram: @issalitton) gets into a discussion with Enrique Moran, Assistant Vice President of Phinma Properties, and Tek Samaniego, Editor of Inquirer Property. The three go over a variety of topics, such as:

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In this episode of the RealtyTV podcast, Issa Litton (Instagram: @issalitton) gets into a discussion with Mr. Roberto Laviña, Chairman of Phinma Property Holdings Corporation, and Mr. Rogelio M. Garcia, Vice President of Sales and Marketing of Phinma Property Holdings Corporation.

Some of the topics that Issa discussed with Mr. Roberto Laviña and Mr. Rogelio M. Garcia are:

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How can one redefine the concept of office space and culture? In this episode, Jules Cruz sits down with Karen Calalec ( Facebook and Instagram: @karencalalec), the Project Director at Paperspace and Paperwork PH.

Karen discusses Paperspace’s genesis, their roots in Singapore and their journey to bring their business to the Philippines, their business model that thrived despite the pandemic, the structured processes to achieve a certain end goal for your office and their innovative collaboration with Dragon’s Nest, among others.

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In this episode of the RealtyTV podcast, we welcome you to our very first Realty Talk series. Realty Talk is a thought leadership series where industry leaders and stakeholders are interviewed on specific industry topics and issues.

For this episode of Realty Talk, John Aguilar is joined by Prof. Eric Soriano, the Executive director of Wong+Bernstein Strategic Advisory, Former Program Director for Real Estate of the Ateneo Graduate School, and a renowned ASEAN business Turnaround advisor. 

Also joining this podcast discussion is Tek Samaniego, editor for Inquirer Property, the top of mind platform for finding out the latest trends in the real estate ecosystem in the Philippines. 

Professor Eric and Tek zero in on the current property market situation and developer and buyer mindset during this fourth quarter of 2020 being neck-deep in this pandemic. 

Topics include: 

- Global trend for Real Estate

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After the onslaught of Ondoy in 2009, pocket developer John Aguilar had a what you call a “wake-up call” and envisioned a project called “Flood Adaptive Smart Home” to help the flood-stricken communities in Marikina City adapt to their perennial flooding problem. 

Project Flood Adaptive Smarthome is essentially a 5-townhouse development with rafts, floating carports, and flood adaptive design and features. Around 5 years after its completion and with the aftermath of Typhoon Ulysses, John went back to the project site in Marikina City to check on the effectiveness of the project design and floating carport to find out if the concept served its purpose.

Summary of Project (Flood Adaptive) Smart Home in Marikina City: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sjJLoADfA-M 

Project Smart Home - Concept Presentation by Buensalido Architects: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cCDOpEiSeAs 

Project Smart Home Launch - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I9Bf4ctmfNE 

Project Smart Home: Finishing Stages Updates: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p2oFgLL1GhI 

Project Smart Home: Carport Testing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=esw0UDKMVdo 

On this podcast John Aguilar invited Architect Jason Buensalido, the Chief Design Ambassador of Buensalido Architects, who was tasked to design a house resilient and adaptable to future flooding in Marikina City.

Talking points with Jason Buensalido include: 

- The challenge of designing a flood and climate adaptive smart home. 

- Discussion on the other design and features of the smart home project in Marikina that helped minimize the damages by the recent flooding. 

- The processes they had to go through to make the vision come to life (from concept to construction). 

- His reaction after the project was put to a test in a real-life scenario.

- Building more smart houses in the future. 

Also joining the podcast is Dr. Ted Esguerra, a well-known humanitarian aid worker and rescue doctor and instructor. Dr. Ted was instrumental in the success of this innovative Flood Adaptive Smart Home Project as he led the testing of the design of the rafts and floating device in the Marikina River. 

Talking points with Dr. Ted Esguerra include: 

- Being a Covid-19 survivor and leading the humanitarian and rescue efforts in different parts of Luzon.

- Recalling their experiments and testing sessions of the car float design in the Marikina River. 

- Adjusting behavior and adapting lifestyle in frequently flooded communities. 

- His reaction after the success of the floating carport design. 

Also included in this podcast are footage of the recent flooding of Typhoon Ulysses courtesy of the home owners of the Project Flood Adaptive Smart Home. It will detail their experiences and show the footage of how their car was spared by the flood with the floating carport design and how the damages were minimized by the innovative design and features of the house. 

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For the first Realty Spotlight episode of Realty TV Podcast, Issa Litton (Instagram: @issalitton) gets into a discussion with Cary Lagdameo (Instagram: @carylag), the First Vice President of the Mindanao-based development group, Damosa Land Inc. Under Cary's leadership, Damosa Land has led the way in establishing the southern region of The Philippines as a hotbed for real estate developments with numerous projects ranging from residential townships to commercial establishments.

Some of the topics that Issa and Cary go over in this episode include:

- The beginnings of Damosa Land as a car dealership company, which began with Cary's grandfather, and how the company eventually focused on real estate.

- How Cary started his career in multiple industries and enterprises before entering the family business which began his venture into real estate.

- The goal of Damosa Land behind their decision to direct all their focus on Mindanao.

- Discussions about three key developments from Damosa Land and their features and objectives: Agriya, an 88-hectare township project that revolves around agriculture, the Anflo Industrial Estate which is said to be the Philippines’ Premier Agro-industial Hub, and the Damosa Diamond Tower in Davao City.

- What the future holds for Damosa Land and the company's significance to the real estate industry of the Philippines.

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Why the transition from television to a podcast? For the first episode of Realty TV Podcast, Philippine Realty TV creator John Aguilar (Instagram: @johnsaguilar) discusses the impetus behind the show's venture into podcasting as it continues to engage the dynamic real estate market. We also get to know John's two co-hosts for the podcast: interior decorator Jules Cruz (Instagram: @iamjulescruz) and renowned Filipino TV host Issa Litton (Instagram: @issalitton). Jules goes over her beginnings in the real estate industry and her career as both a communications executive for Century Properties and an interior decorator, while Issa talks about her storied career as a TV host, as well as her experiences with film production, acting and coaching other hosts through her company, 1Lit Corp. Finally, the three hosts discuss their hopes, expectations and objectives as the voices that will bring to you the latest scoop in the ever-evolving world of real estate.

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