This website uses cookies to improve your experience. Nickname -> Anton Birth Date -> January 22, 1968 (Age 54) The Floirendo family is one of the most recognizable names in business. Initially, people get curious but I saw lots of people coming back, he adds. Damosa has donated 3 hectares for the UP facility as well the first building. But you have to learn how to play, learn how to deal with family politics. I think, as you get older, you learn to understand, says Linda of her mellowing out with her own grandchildren. Linda Lagdameo with daughter Reena Lagdameo, As the wife of an ambassador, I get to meet many of our compatriots and learn about their lives: their triumphs and trials, the sources of their joy and sorrow, as well as their aspirations and the dreams that energise them every morning for the day ahead, Mrs Lagdameo says of her role. The ambassadors wife, Ma. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has appointed Antonio Manuel Lagdameo Sr. to serve as the country's permanent representative to the United Nations. 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. His forebears names echo colonial Philippines. 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. FEBRUARY is one of the two coldest months, the other being January, Ambassador Antonio M. 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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. He himself saw changes unfolding in Davao. On weekends, Lagdameo spends time with family to make up for his absence during the work days. He was the Representative of Davao del Norte's 2nd district from 2007 to 2016. With his work now in Damosa, Lagdameo has no choice but work in Davao for most of the week. So for me, this a good time, he adds. Antonio Ernesto "Anton" Floirendo Lagdameo Jr. is a Filipino politician and businessman serving as the Special Assistant to the President since June 2022 in President Bongbong Marcos' administration. The Colonel was a very keen polo player and we would see him and his team on Sundays during the polo season at the Manila Polo Club where we would also have Sunday swimming competitions.. READ: EXCLUSIVE: Andi Eigenmann Steps Away From The Limelight To Live The Life She Wants Now, And Lolas turkey stuffing! Your TADECO Bananero family is wishing you a wonderful day filled with love, peace and. Damosa always tries its best to be a model in real estate developments and in putting their brand forward. 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 Lagdameo has observed that lots of people had been visiting Davao out of curiosity on what has been happening in the premier city of the south. She taught us the value oflearning from the bottom up.. Licad (third from left) with Childhope Philippines' SherwinO, president; Teresita Silva . 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. Mom would peek under (the bed cover) and the duvet was all crumpled, andbut it looked neat on top! Career Antonio Floirendo, Sr.(November 20, 1915 - June 29, 2012) was a Filipino entrepreneur and landowner whose main business was his 6000-hectare banana plantation in Panabo, Davao del Norte, Philippines, earning him the his title as the "banana king" during the dictatorship of Ferdinand Marcos. 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. 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. 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. Mr. Floirendo said he wants "to unite the Lower House in fully backing the Duterte administration [in its bid to] realize its dreams for the Filipino people in the three remaining years.". Were seeing a resurgence of agriculture students especially that the current thrust of the government is agriculture. He says, My wife and I have always admired orchids and have actively participated in orchid shows of the Philippine Orchid Society, and enjoy seeing the different orchids grown all over the world.. 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. 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.Preceding him . Already, Lagdameo has successfully achieved an annual revenue growth of over 500 percent for the company from 2013-2018. 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.. Why is it not like Lolas? Reena says with a laugh. This means, he is in Davao from Monday to Friday then fly back to Manila on weekends. He always looks up to his Lolo for being the game-changer of his generation. One widely renowned personality the ambassador has met is Queen Elizabeth II. I knew that one day I would, I just did not know when, but I told myself that at a certain point I have to start paying my dues after all the family business was set up for generations to partake in, he adds. They are now in the final planning stage to start development by next year. 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. He would expect project heads to be efficient in capital expenditures. Lagdameo is conscious enough to stay on course. The DOLE gave thanks to the UK-based Filipinos for making time on occasions like this. DAMOSA is now considered a development company that aims to improve the lives of the people in Mindanao. Required fields are marked *. The company took that seriously. Must also have the ability to appreciate the position of the party you are conferring with so as to be able to intelligently but positively get your point across. Although he did not mention it, it can be assumed that a liberal sprinkling of charm, of which we Filipinos seem to innately possess, helps. Daughter of Antonio Manuel and Maria-Linda (Floirendo) Lagdameo. Philippine Ambassador to London Antonio Lagdameo and his wife, Linda Floirendo Lagdameo were among the VIP guests who led in the ribbon-cutting ceremony at exactly 9:30 a.m. (London time) on Thursday, May 20, 2021. He is survived by his wife Nenita and children, former Davao Norte congressman Antonio Floirendo, Jr., Linda Lagdameo, Maricris Brias, Ricky, Vincent and Marissa. Lagdameo, for his part, remembered visiting Davao on special family occasions only. Lots are available in 400 and 350- square meters with the smallest at 200 sqms. Damosa has become one of the most successful businesses in the country. Filipinos are also starting to observe healthy diet so they like to grow their own vegetables organically, he adds. I was younger than my daughter now, says Reena, playfully defending herself while looking pointedly at Danni. He would expect project heads to be efficient in capital expenditures. They were born and raised in Manila and went to the best schools in the country. Linda Lagdameo takes pride in her role as the wife of an ambassador of the Philippines. Davao grew at an average of 8 percent and above for the last 10 years, way higher than the national GDP. Even in terms of real estate developments, Lagdameo said Davao no longer lags behind other big cities. But it certainly has given the Lagdameos a deep sense of fulfilment. It could have gone either way and for him to stay on that path and do business without shortchanging anyone around him, but helped them grow, I always long to follow that, he adds. 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. The third generation Floirendos are little by little taking care some of the family businesses with the help of some professional managers. With that, it is time for me to go, and Danni thanks me for coming and stands up to walk me to the door. 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. Likewise, the doors of our embassy in London are always open, giving expatriates a homeso to speakaway from home. Money News I also walked past the . Lagdamo is a grandson of 'banana king' Antonio Floirendo Sr., one of Ferdinand Marcos' cronies . Now, Agriya will showcase a banana plantation, production and packing to demonstrate what goes into the banana processing. He himself saw changes unfolding in Davao. Oh yes, mommys beef stew is really good, emphasizes Reena. 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