Being an established company in Mindanao, there was not much of a challenge for a Floirendo heir. The second district of Davao del Sur, on the other hand, has known no other representative but the Bautistas. His initial stint as ambassador to the UK, which began in July 2009, came immediately after his posting to Spain. They are now in the final planning stage to start development by next year. He would expect project heads to be efficient in capital expenditures. 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. Tina is wife to Cary Lagdameo, son of Philippine Ambassador to London Tonet Lagdameo and wife Linda Lagdameo. His father was the Ambassador of the Philippines to Spain, Mexico, and the Court of St. James's. After being compelled by his natural interest in business, economics, and trade, in 1989, Antonio Lagdameo Jr. received his bachelor's degree in business management . Ambassador Lagdameo has served the nation in a diplomatic capacity since 2007 when then-President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo named him official envoy to Mexico. He is survived by his wife Nenita and children, former Davao Norte congressman Antonio Floirendo, Jr., Linda Lagdameo, Maricris Brias, Ricky, Vincent and Marissa. However, despite the economic downturn and thepolitical turmoil at the time, the Philippines was still considered a viable investment destination for British corporations. Margie Moran-Floirendo greets two special people in her life. Davao grew at an average of 8 percent and above for the last 10 years, way higher than the national GDP. He is married to actress Dawn Zulueta, and is a member of the wealthy Floirendo clan in Southern Mindanao. Lagdameo is the fifth child of seven kids of Linda Floirendo Lagdameo, daughter of Floirendo Sr. My grandfather was such a serious, stern person so I chose to kind of stay away, but it never stopped us from learning so much from him and seeing his effect on communities and families, says Lagdameo. He muses, I would not say that Ive done everything I ever wanted to do in this life because I believe that life is a never-ending challenge, which will inspire you to strive for more. With that kind of mindset, we can be sure that our ambassador will keep working to the utmost on our behalf. He is married to actress Dawn Zulueta, and is a member of the wealthy Floirendo clan in Southern Mindanao. From 2010 to 2014, he served as the chief investment officer for IP Ventures, Inc., an investment holding firm that has subsidiaries operating in the information technology and IT-enabled services space. We continue to put agriculture in our projects, says Lagdameo. Copyright 2022. We would also sometimes ride our bicycles into Fort Wm. Reena explains: Were a family of foodies.. Lagdameo has observed that students and agriculture people still go to UP Los Banos for further studies creating a brain drain for Mindanao. 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. My grandfather was such a serious, stern person so I chose to kind of stay away, but it never stopped us from learning so much from him and seeing his effect on communities and families, says Lagdameo. It will showcase the intricacies from planting bananas to harvesting down to packing for eventual shipment of the fruit. However, the paternal influence has not been confined to his choice of a diplomatic career. He would expect project heads to be efficient in capital expenditures. He opened his remarks by giving a greeting to the United Kingdom and Northern Islands Ambassadors Antonio M. Lagdameo, and Madam Maria Linda Floirendo-Lagdameo. 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.. The Floirendos, who are from Davao, are into fruit exporting, but JM and Cecilia saw an opportunity to penetrate local fruit distribution. The economy is doing good and Davao is the fastest growing region since 2009. The acts of Linda Lagdameo were indicative of her intention to dismiss respondent from employment. 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. 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. We use cookies to improve your browsing experience. Also present were Anflocor president Alexandar Valoria, Vincent Floirendo, Board of Directors Marissa Floirendo and Linda Lagdameo, Vice-President on Corporate Affairs Maricris Brias and Davao del Norte 2nd District Representative Anton Lagdameo, who even helped Fr. They hope to deliver the first few units by 2020. Based on the survey results that DAMOSA conducted on potential buyers of Agriya, the relevance of bananas was consistently cited as a very important crop for Davao del Norte. I think, as you get older, you learn to understand, says Linda of her mellowing out with her own grandchildren. "Thank you for making time for this occasion. Reena recalls one of the responses Danni gave in school when asked what two values her family taught her. He always looks up to his Lolo for being the game-changer of his generation.What I definitely admired most about him is he had the propensity to build something out of nothing, says Lagdameo as he noted that his grandfather gambled his life when he decided to take the challenge to go to Mindanao. At Agriya, house and lot buyers are encouraged to devote a portion of their lots to planting vegetables that they can sell to the commercial establishments in the complex. You operate on a budget and you try to get as much return on investment.. Like when my father would ask a question, he would always say that he never wants to hear, I dont know. If you dont know, you have to find ways and means of knowing. That is why despite the big players from Manila that entered Davao, Lagdameo is confident they have the advantage as a local player, who knows Davaoenos so well. 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. On weekends, Lagdameo spends time with family to make up for his absence during the work days. In recent years, the company has been recognized by various award giving bodies for its achievements in the property sector. I stepped in it so that it had my footprints, she says. For instance, Damosa is now focusing on the development of AGRIYA, an 88-hectare master planned complex with an agricultural theme. We had all these sayings (in the house). Ambassador Antonio and Mrs Linda Lagdameo in front of their official residence in Londons Victoria Square. More of, she taught us the value of hard work.. Since then, he has also served as the countrys chief emissary to Spain and the United Kingdom. Theres an old, old photo (somewhere), starts her daughter Reena. By then, he had ample experience with regard to being at the helm of an agency in the Foreign Service, as well as representing the countrys interests in the highest levels of society. YES PHILIPPINES PUBLICATIONS. Antonio Floirendo Jr., Lagdameo's uncle, was also a top donor of former President Rodrigo Duterte when he ran and won in 2016. Work was not too difficult, the most difficult was being away from family, says the young executive, whose wife and two young kids are staying behind in Manila. Third generation RICARDO Cary FLOIRENDO LAGDAMEO has taken the challenge of helping the second generation preserve the family legacy and further expand the family business. Thus far, the highlights of my second tour of duty in London include the opportunity to present my credentials to Her Majesty [Queen Elizabeth II] for a second time, he says. Under his leadership, DLI has launched several milestone projects in Davao such as its first agro-industrial estate, its first condominium project, the first flexible workspace solution in Davao, and other mixed-use projects, which includes Agriya, the first master-planned agri-tourism development in the Davao region. DAMOSA is now considered a development company that aims to improve the lives of the people in Mindanao. The family lived in the United States for nine years, and though they had household help, Linda enlisted the children to do chores around the house. Our buyers are assured 100 percent that we are always there for them, adds Lagdameo who is active playing golf if he is not running to de-stress himself. There may be people who want to call on me, or meetings/conferences to attend at noon, or evening receptions. He also goes to sessions at the International Maritime Organisation where he is the Permanent Representative of the Philippines. 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Our thrust is to keep on growing the business, says Lagdameo, who finished high school and college at the Ateneo de Manila and an MBA at the Columbia University in New York. Dahil ba insider si Rodriguez at marami na s'ya All rights reserved. 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. Philanthropist, Chairperson, ANFLO Management and Investment Corporation, Apart from being the wife of Philippine Ambassador to the UK Antonio Lagdameo, Linda Lagdameo is also a philanthropist and advocate. "Floirendo's indirect pecuniary or financial interest in the 2003 Joint Venture Agreement falls within the prohibition under Section 14, Article VI of the Constitution,'" said the 6th Division in. That day came in 2012 when his grandfather passed away. Your TADECO Bananero family is wishing you a wonderful day filled with love, peace and. The 50th golden wedding anniversary celebration of Philippine Ambassador to the United Kingdom Tonet Lagdameo and his wife, adorable Linda Floirendo-Lagdameo, was low-key but impressive and heartwarming. From 2010 to 2014, he served as the chief investment officer for IP Ventures, Inc., an investment holding firm that has subsidiaries operating in the information technology and IT-enabled services space. He may not be able to get automatic approval for his plans, but the family has been very supportive as they are now diversifying their products, and not just contented with the agri business. 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 . Ricardo Lagdameo or Cary to his friends holds an MBA from Columbia University and worked as an investment banker before joining the family business. 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