Pueblo de Oro Development Corporation (PDO) Vice President for Sales and Marketing John Vincent Rapiz was recognized as Asia’s Champion for Smart Solutions in Real Estate at the 2025 Asia’s Golden Icon Awards held recently at Okada Manila. The honor highlights his pioneering efforts in sustainable and inclusive development.
“Exceptional leadership, entrepreneurial spirit, and awe-inspiring talent, when combined with a genuine willingness to serve and share, make for the perfect qualities of someone worthy of being called an icon,” said Dr. Ronnel Ybañez, chairman of the award’s executive board.
Rapiz leads PDO’s sales and marketing division. The company is a member of the ICCP Group, a conglomerate involved in investment banking, venture capital, industrial estate and township development, residential projects, and exhibition hall operations. He previously held the same role at Cadence Properties and has held leadership posts across top firms throughout his 15-year career.
A graduate of the University of the Philippines and De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde, Rapiz holds advanced degrees in urban and regional planning and real estate development and is currently pursuing a doctorate in urban planning at UP. His work centers on sustainable housing models and livable urban spaces.
“I’m honored to receive this award on behalf of Pueblo de Oro, Cadence Properties, and the ICCP Group,” said Rapiz. “Every Filipino deserves living conditions that promote wellness and dignity. Our mission is to offer smart, sustainable solutions that elevate quality of life for generations to come.”
This recognition underscores the growing role of smart real estate solutions in shaping inclusive urban communities, a goal that Pueblo de Oro continues to champion through innovation and purpose-driven planning.
Asia’s Golden Icon Awards is a prestigious program honoring community icons: individuals and businesses that have made a significant impact through excellence, influence, and innovation. The 2025 executive board featured leaders from both government and private sectors, including former Senator Gringo Honasan II, OFW Partylist Representative Marissa Magsino, TESDA Deputy Director General Undersecretary Vidal Villanueva II, PEZA Director General Tereso Panga, PHILEXPORT President and CEO Dr. Sergio Ortiz-Luis Jr., and PCCI President Consul Enunina Mangio.