We continue to put agriculture in our projects, says Lagdameo. Throughout our conversation, Linda offers us food from a large tray that carries four different types of finger foods. In fact, even among our ASEAN brothers, we find more and more that they are making efforts to speak and read Spanish as it is another language of diplomacy!. transport Linda's daughter, Regina Floirendo Lagdameo, to and from her work at Sky Cable in Quezon City. So, we add more push to continue in that path.. Antonio Lagdameo is the fourth of six children of Ernesto Lagdameo and Pilar Revilla de Lagdameo who were both natives of Manila. A Mother's Day 2019 Special: The Lagdameo Women (Linda With Daughter Reena & Granddaughter Danni) On Their Fondest Memories Together PEOPLE Society Personalities Bea Carmela May 3, 2019, 11:37 AM "I remember they were drying the cement for the sidewalk," says Linda Lagdameo, as we sit in the dining room of her family home. The DOLE gave thanks to the UK-based Filipinos for making time on occasions like this. But his aptitude for business would lead to a Bachelors Degree in Accountancy from the University of the East in 1964 and, subsequently, graduate studies in Business Administration at the Ateneo de Manila. "Thank you for making time for this occasion. They also have a team of 130 people, mostly from Davao. I was 13! All three women agree that whether its from a generation above or below, the most enduring lesson they have learned from each other is to adapt and be patient. He donated P75 million, according to the former president's SOCE. More about Antonio Lagdameo, Jr. Less about Antonio Lagdameo, Jr. . First and foremost, everything we do always have a certain sense of malasakit and integrity. Lagdameo has observed that students and agriculture people still go to UP Los Banos for further studies creating a brain drain for Mindanao. Ambassador Lagdameo has also adopted his fathers guiding principle in life. Nickname -> Anton Birth Date -> January 22, 1968 (Age 54) When they were entertaining a lot of guests and dignitaries, and you see a little five-year-old in the middle sitting next to Lola, Reena continues.I was an ugly child, says Linda, squinting her face at the thought of the imagethe right amount of self-deprecation that is considered charming and lady-likeone that doesnt linger for compliments but instead carries the conversation forward. Lagdameo is conscious enough to stay on course. DAMOSA is now considered a development company that aims to improve the lives of the people in Mindanao. In 2000, the family started developing industrial parks and hotels making DAMOSA reached a full-scale real estate company. For instance, Damosa is now focusing on the development of AGRIYA, an 88-hectare master planned complex with an agricultural theme. READ: EXCLUSIVE: Andi Eigenmann Steps Away From The Limelight To Live The Life She Wants Now, And Lolas turkey stuffing! But not so many knew that his grandfather was also into the industrial side of business having engaged in the dealership of Ford vehicles called Davao Motor Sales or DAMOSA. His Excellency, Ambassador Antonio M. Lagdameo is an asset to the Filipino community in the UK. The ambassador notes that his returns will include a more positive perception of the Philippines and increased bilateral business and investment activities from his host country; closer cooperation in the political, social, and cultural arenas; and a positive feedback from the British public. But for me, it was just a matter of adjusting to work styles and of not being afraid to take on new businesses to benefit the company and how to get them to buy into the business which has been there in Davao for so long, he says. This website uses cookies to improve your experience. Davaoenos have really come of age, says Lagdameo noting that 35 percent of their units at Agriya have been sold to the locals already. His forebears names echo colonial Philippines. 2023 Manila Bulletin The Nation's Leading Newspaper. He would expect project heads to be efficient in capital expenditures. We just dont build a building to sell, but there is always a deeper meaning in everything we do to be able to do with meaningful impact. The lunch was held at the chic members-only Manila House, naturellement, at BGC. Already, Lagdameo has successfully achieved an annual revenue growth of over 500 percent for the company from 2013-2018. I was born in Tabaco, Albay, Philippines. Then, the next thing you know, mom comes and says, Get back out there, and entertain the guests! Im like, I dont know what to talk about!, Linda shrugs, I had to do it myself when I was growing up., Or worse, adds Reena. Just like we did! exclaim the two mothers. The Floirendos still have some properties outside of Mindanao but they would like to focus in Davao and General Santos City. Lagdameo is conscious enough to stay on course. It is an honour and a privilege enjoyed only by very few ambassadors to London., The dining room is the perfect place for meetings and family gatherings. More so because she was a younger parent. Respondent Rodolfo Bolanio was employed as company driver by petitioner corporation in 1992 and was assigned to the residence of its senior vice-president Linda F. Lagdameo at Dasmarias Village, Makati City. Because otherwise shell still do what she wants.. came to the United States, 1983. There are things he learned in business: malasakit (compassion or concern) and integrity. Damosa has grown tremendously over the past six years and is considered the market leader in Mindanao real estate business. Margie Moran-Floirendo greets two special people in her life. Philanthropist, Chairperson, ANFLO Management and Investment Corporation. To further strengthen its vision as an agri-tourism development, Agriya will be home to UP Los Banos, the countrys foremost agricultural school. As a company, they also undertake a lot of outreach programs through the Antonio Floirendo Foundation where they conduct medical mission, build schools, grant scholarships as well as mangrove planting and coastal clean-up. Damosa has grown tremendously over the past six years and is considered the market leader in Mindanao real estate business. FEBRUARY is one of the two coldest months, the other being January, Ambassador Antonio M. 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AND ABS-CBN CORPORATION. on weekends, my brother and I would sometimes ride our bikes down Ayala Avenue and Buendia to see our friends and classmates from De La Salle College in Pennsylvania Street (now Leon Guinto Avenue). The economy is doing good and Davao is the fastest growing region since 2009. He always looks up to his Lolo for being the game-changer of his generation. . But not so many knew that his grandfather was also into the industrial side of business having engaged in the dealership of Ford vehicles called Davao Motor Sales or DAMOSA. It is a hectic life and, at times, a difficult one. While his grandfather was a well-known businessman in the country, particularly in Mindanao, Lagdameo admitted there was little interaction he had with him. In 2009, Great Britain was still reeling from the impact of the global financial crisis of 2007. A good percentage of our leaders are not family members and some board members are not family. This will be the first UPLB in Mindanao. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has appointed Antonio Manuel Lagdameo Sr. to serve as the country's permanent representative to the United Nations. That, and having seven children (no two alike, says Linda, which is what she was told by her sister-in-law who has eight children) requires patience. Education Bachelor in Government, Smith College, Northampton, Massachusetts, 1990; Juris Doctor, Brooklyn Law School, 1993; Master of Laws in International Trade & Business Law, Fordham University, New York City, 1996. Tourists will get to know what went into the banana production, there is so much that go into the process, he adds. Among the neighbours then were Gen. Carlos P. Romulo and the Zobel de Ayala families who were the developers of Makati. The Sandiganbayan added that Section 14, Article VI of the Constitution states that members of the House of Representatives are prohibited from having direct or indirect financial interest in contracts . His nephew, Antonio Floirendo, Jr. took over from 1998 to 2007 and another nephew Antonio Floirendo Lagdameo, Jr., is now running for a third term. They are now in the final planning stage to start development by next year. It gave him the wake-up call. Antonio Lagdameo Jr.'s parents are Antonio Lagdameo and Linda Floirendo-Lagdameo. He himself saw changes unfolding in Davao. Halloween Costumes You Can Purchase Online Right Now! Mom would peek under (the bed cover) and the duvet was all crumpled, andbut it looked neat on top! Your email address will not be published. Liked by Mayen Elena Lagdameo-Hogan Very honored to have been invited to speak at the The Economist's 2022 Global Treasury Leaders Summit Americas in New York on April 26th and 27th It will be an agri-tourism project complete with residential, commercial, school, among other amenities. By having this kind of campus, we keep our graduates within Mindanao, he adds. A post shared by Christina Trillana-Lagdameo (@tina_lagdameo) . You have people of different talents and backgrounds; and you have a team where everyone knows his or her role in achieving the organisations objectives. Ability to negotiate without being argumentative. The son of former Philippine envoy to Mexico, Spain and the Court of St. James Antonio M. Lagdameo and Linda Floirendo (eldest daughter of the late banana mogul Don Antonio O. Floirendo and wife Doa Nenita P. del Rosario), Rep. Antonio F. Floirendo, Jr. is the second person in the family and the third in the clan to join politics. But as we got older, we did realize the value of it because otherwise wed bepretty spoiled brats, she says with a laugh. Cristina F. Brias President - Hospitality and CSR Operations Ma. Her eyes glint with the sort of mischief that holds the innocence of a child, as she recollects her childhood. But I was like that with them naman., I think I see it in all of us children. Oh yes, mommys beef stew is really good, emphasizes Reena. So, if anyone who knows us for this rich agricultural heritage, we use that to our advantage and our partners know that they dont just deal with me but family members. She is the chairperson of the ANFLO Group of Companies, which is into banana export, meat processing, real estate development, and many other business interests. Danni graciously walks me to the door and wishes me well for the rest of my Sunday, and I walk down the driveway feeling grateful to have been witness to the generational tradition. While there were chores that they were all expected to do on their own daily, such as making their own beds. In 2014, he became vice-president of Damosa Land where he led the company and all its strategic efforts under his uncle Ricardo Floirendo. So for me, this a good time, he adds. Antonio Ernesto 'Anton' Floirendo Lagdamo Jr. (born January 22, 1968) is a Filipino politician and businessman who was a three-term congressman of the 2nd District of the Davao del Norte. Theres an old, old photo (somewhere), starts her daughter Reena. 5 SINGAPORE Ms. Zarina Varukatty SLOVAKIA Mrs. Andrea Mlynrov SLOVENIA Mrs. Petra erovnik Malovrh SOLOMON ISLANDS Mr. Augustine Wilson Waetara SOMALIA Permanent Representative is married On weekends, Lagdameo spends time with family to make up for his absence during the work days. There is a different energy to the city, you can feel the vibrancy and excitement. The UPLB facility is meant for further studies of agri professionals and graduates in Mindanao because UP does not want to compete with other agricultural schools in the region. . All rights reserved. Licad (third from left) with Childhope Philippines' SherwinO, president; Teresita Silva . Since then, he has also served as the countrys chief emissary to Spain and the United Kingdom. You get to promote Philippine culture and values through activities that range from an intimate dinner to a diplomatic reception, she explains. This makes the DAMOSA management so personal. He was also responsible for bringing in several foreign investors into various Damosa Land projects in the Davao region, including its agro-industrial park, Anflo Industrial Estate. Even if we had help, Id say, Do your bed before you go to school. So here comes Reena, the bed looks made, so I look under (the bed cover) narrates Linda. You could say that I do my part in providing them with the care that they expect from the embassy. She also contributes by championing Filipino culture abroad. Muralla cor Recoletos Sts. They also have a team of 130 people, mostly from Davao. Linda explains that her mother was the more lenient one, while her father the disciplinarian. His family lived in Forbes Park, which was and still is, the enclave of the affluent. He says, I grew up speaking Spanish to my parents. Prior to his role in Damosa Land, Lagdameo started his career as an investment banker. Tourists will get to know what went into the banana production, there is so much that go into the process, he adds. At both my presentations of credentials to Her Majesty, the subject of our conversation was very personal wherein she recounted the win of my father-in-laws horse, Mango Manila, over one of her horses at Ascot several years ago. Ambassador Lagdameo has formally commenced his duties as non-resident Philippine Ambassador to Ireland by presenting to President Higgins the letter from President Rodrigo Duterte signifying the Ambassador's appointment. Investments for the first phase would be around P3 billion to P4 billion. Married in 2003 to JM (son of Ambassador Tonet Lagdameo and Linda Floirendo), Cecilia embarks on yet another business, this time with her husband, forming JMCML International Trading Corp. He was that type of person., It was a personality trait that reflected the times, she thought out loud. Today, a third-generation Floirendo is running the real estate arm of that empire: Ricardo Lagdameo, son of Linda Floirendo-Lagdameo and Antonio Lagdameo, is the president of Damosa Land, Inc . So Im like, what am I supposed to play? If your guests leave with a better appreciation of the Philippines, then you know you have done your part.. They are currently based in New York City, and celebrated their wedding in December 2018 in Manila. Maria's reported annual income is about $150 . Even in terms of real estate developments, Lagdameo said Davao no longer lags behind other big cities. He felt that his calling was in the world of business. That day came in 2012 when his grandfather passed away. And I get stage fright. To foster team efforts, they undertake events in the office so people look forward to milestones. We just dont build a building to sell, but there is always a deeper meaning in everything we do to be able to do with meaningful impact. To further strengthen its vision as an agri-tourism development, Agriya will be home to UP Los Banos, the countrys foremost agricultural school. Our children are all grown and are pursuing their individual careers and interests, so you could say we are feeling a sense of having an empty nest, Mrs Lagdameo admits. Suck it up, says Danni, as we laugh in response. She is the chairperson of the ANFLO Group of Companies, which is into banana export, meat processing, real estate development, and many other business interests. He laid down the foundation that is why it has been a conscious effort of the second and third generation to make opportunities to partake the growth of the business.. We continue to put agriculture in our projects, says Lagdameo. As head of the real estate business, the 41-year old Lagdameo is responsible for the overall strategic direction for all business lines of the real estate group. All rights reserved. He now realized he should have visited as often as I should. Lagdameo remembered visiting Davao three times a year only during his childhood days. He is married to actress Dawn Zulueta, and is a member of the wealthy Floirendo clan in Southern Mindanao. Lots are available in 400 and 350- square meters with the smallest at 200 sqms. Davao grew at an average of 8 percent and above for the last 10 years, way higher than the national GDP. Ambassador Antonio Lagdameo and his wife, Linda Floirendo-Lagdameo. Please comment. Theyd make us play the piano. But not so many knew that his grandfather was also into the industrial side of business having engaged in the dealership of Ford vehicles called Davao Motor Sales or DAMOSA. But it certainly has given the Lagdameos a deep sense of fulfilment. Agriya is located in Panabo, a 20-minute drive from Davao City. Her husband Antonio Lagdameo has been ambassador to the United Kingdom twiceonce from 2009 to 2010, and then again in 2017. He is survived by his wife Nenita and children, former Davao Norte congressman Antonio Floirendo, Jr., Linda Lagdameo, Maricris Brias, Ricky, Vincent and Marissa. What wife would not want that in her man? Ambassador Lagdameo, who was born in 1942, has had a privileged upbringing. We would also ride around our subdivision with other children of our neighbours. The economy is doing good and Davao is the fastest growing region since 2009. We see good investment opportunities that can be found in Mindanao, says Lagdameo. I think, as you get older, you learn to understand, says Linda of her mellowing out with her own grandchildren. 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