R-II Builders, Inc.

Major General Gerardo P. Catindoy (Ret) joined R-II Builders, Inc. as President and COO on February 1, 2023, bringing a wealth of leadership experience and technical expertise to the role.

Having devoted over three decades to military service, Major General Catindoy retired from the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) in December 2022 after a storied career spanning 34 years. His most recent assignment saw him serving as The Chief Engineer of the AFP, a testament to his dedication and commitment to excellence.

Throughout his military tenure, Major General Catindoy held numerous esteemed command positions. Notably, he demonstrated exemplary leadership as an Army Engineer Brigade Commander in the Visayas and an Army Engineer Battalion Commander in Mindanao, where he was directly involved in crucial operations and projects. His astute strategic vision and expertise were further reflected in his staff roles as the Army Chief of Engineers and Logistics Officer of the Visayas Command, AFP.

Beyond his military accolades, Major General Catindoy has an impressive academic and professional background. He is a Registered Civil Engineer, showcasing his technical prowess in the field. Additionally, his commitment to continuous learning saw him obtain a Master of Engineering Science in Project Management degree from the prestigious University of New South Wales, Australia, in 2003. Further underscoring his academic achievements, in 1994 he completed the academic requirements for a Master of Science in Civil Engineering, specializing in Structural Engineering, from the University of the Philippines, Diliman.

With his unparalleled experience, leadership skills, and academic credentials, Major General Catindoy is poised to drive R-II Builders, Inc. forward with the same dedication and excellence he brought to the AFP. We are honored to have him on board and look forward to achieving new milestones under his stewardship.

Right after completing his studies and acquiring his professional license in 1986, Engineer Tan jumpstarted his career as a civil engineer at the Department of Public Works and Highways.

Building progressively on competencies gained from his involvement in big-ticket projects—initially with government, and subsequently with private entities—Engineer Tan rose from the ranks of field and safety engineer to project superintendent, project-in-charge, senior engineer, project manager, and to vice president for operations.

The projects in his portfolio include several high-profile landmarks and engineering milestones:

• One Roxas Triangle (Tower 1), a residential condo skyscraper located in Makati, Philippines, and one of the tallest buildings in Metro Manila. [Insert updated data on ranking.]
• The second-longest bridge in the Philippines: Magat Bridge in Cabatuan, Isabela. A 975lm 2-lane reinforced concrete structure (featuring a 30-meter span precast and prestressed girders), the bridge serves as connecting passage over the Magat River between Cabatuan and Aurora.
• Major fruit export facility Unifruitti Wharf and Cold Storage in Davao City. Run by one of the Philippines’ biggest banana exporters, Unifrutti Philippines, the facility is strategically located dockside for uninterrupted cold chain logistics.
• The largest mosque in the Philippines: the Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Masjid, also known as the Grand Mosque of Cotabato. It features minarets that are 141 feet tall (43 meters or equivalent to a 15-storey building), topped by pilot’s lights to avoid aerial accidents at night.
• Intel’s first facility in Intel Philippines’ newest manufacturing plant at the Gateway Business Park in General Trias, Cavite: the Intel CV 1-3 Facility.

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