READ: A Mother's Day 2019 Special: Angelette, Pauline, And Francine Calero On Their Mom, Gigi, But it wasnt discipline in the sense that if you did something wrong, youd get punished, Reena clarifies. 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. The second district of Davao del Sur, on the other hand, has known no other representative but the Bautistas. As most of the other Ambassadors to the UK will agree, Her Majesty the Queen is always such a presence. Required fields are marked *. Her husband Antonio Lagdameo has been ambassador to the United Kingdom twiceonce from 2009 to 2010, and then again in 2017. I was kind of naughty.. In 2009, Great Britain was still reeling from the impact of the global financial crisis of 2007. Prior to his role in Damosa Land, Lagdameo started his career as an investment banker. 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. A post shared by Christina Trillana-Lagdameo (@tina_lagdameo) . The acts of Linda Lagdameo were indicative of her intention to dismiss respondent from employment. Lagdameo is the fifth child of seven kids of Linda Floirendo Lagdameo, daughter of Floirendo Sr. They have also given OFWs the opportunity to interact with high-level visitors from home at the embassys regular Kapihan sa Pasuguan (Coffee at the Embassy) townhall gatherings. Were seeing a resurgence of agriculture students especially that the current thrust of the government is agriculture. These include the first subdivision consisting of 177 house and lots, commercial areas, banana and aqua culture and a professional agriculture school. The ambassador recalls his audience with her. On weekends, Lagdameo spends time with family to make up for his absence during the work days. So, we add more push to continue in that path.. "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. More of, she taught us the value of hard work.. This is made possible as lot sizes are bigger than in the ordinary subdivisions. 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 . Maria is now married. Davaoenos have really come of age, says Lagdameo noting that 35 percent of their units at Agriya have been sold to the locals already. That sense of malasakit is very important, says Lagdameo. 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. But that is not to say that Linda could not match her mothers talent, as Danni declares Lindas beef stew exemplary. He is married to actress Dawn Zulueta, and is a member of the wealthy Floirendo clan in Southern Mindanao. 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 . He himself saw changes unfolding in Davao. They also enjoy being able to think on their own and execute projects because I do not micro manage. I would just tell them how I would like it done but I am more of listening of what their ideas are and how they would execute the project on their own, he adds. MacKinley and go to the headquarters of the Philippine Cavalry then headed by Colonel Jacobo Jake Zobel who would show us the stables where they had big horses. But it certainly has given the Lagdameos a deep sense of fulfilment. He recalls his idyllic childhood in the Makati of yesteryears. We are a professional organization, he adds. 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. They hope to deliver the first few units by 2020. In addition, agri tourism is also being supported by the government. When the parents make you play the piano or sing!, READ: Get A Chance To Exhibit Your Childrens Art With The "My Mom Is My Everything" Promo, Reena looks back to see how her mothers raising of her influenced her own raising of Danni. 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. The DOLE gave thanks to the UK-based Filipinos for making time on occasions like this. You could say that I do my part in providing them with the care that they expect from the embassy.. I do take the time to explain certain things, Reena says. Antonio Lagdameo Jr.'s parents are Antonio Lagdameo and Linda Floirendo-Lagdameo. What does our envoy like most about his work? Prior to his role in Damosa Land, Lagdameo started his career as an investment banker. Theres an old, old photo (somewhere), starts her daughter Reena. Whether you like it or not, you have to do it, so just do it, and its over with, explains Reena more diplomatically. His initial stint as ambassador to the UK, which began in July 2009, came immediately after his posting to Spain. He says, My philosophy in life something I learned from both my late father and my late father-in-law: Nothing is impossible in this world the impossible will just take a little longer, which also translates to: If at first you dont succeed, try and try again. Therefore I have learned that if there is something you are trying to accomplish, you shall achieve it eventually so long as you persevere and never take no for an answer!, The young Antonio was a student at the University of the Philippines. 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. More about Antonio Lagdameo, Jr. Less about Antonio Lagdameo, Jr. . He always looks up to his Lolo for being the game-changer of his generation. Filipinos are also starting to observe healthy diet so they like to grow their own vegetables organically, he adds. I was 13! 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. By having this kind of campus, we keep our graduates within Mindanao, he adds. 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. The third generation Floirendos are little by little taking care some of the family businesses with the help of some professional managers. Damosa has grown tremendously over the past six years and is considered the market leader in Mindanao real estate business. 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. Your email address will not be published. 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. Madame Linda Floirendo Lagdameo, wife of Philippine Ambassador to the United Kingdom Antonio Manuel Lagdameo joined fellow spouses of the ASEAN Heads of Mission in London at the ASEAN London. 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.. What is white is white. Lagdameo had been a familiar face in Marcos' presidential campaign and had also actively supported him in 2016, when he ran for vice president. It is like commuting on a weekly basis because he needs to be on the ground. A good percentage of our leaders are not family members and some board members are not family. The economy is doing good and Davao is the fastest growing region since 2009. Nickname -> Anton Birth Date -> January 22, 1968 (Age 54) The Lagdameos are a striking couple who turn heads wherever they go and their work for Filipino communities abroad has earned them the respect of both their countrymen and the countries they have worked in. With their main roots in Davao courtesy of the late family patriarch Antonio Floirendo Sr., who braved the challenge to start the development of the then Wild Wild West Mindanao, another younger Floirendo is stepping up to continue fulfilling the challenge. Initially, people get curious but I saw lots of people coming back, he adds. Linda explains that her mother was the more lenient one, while her father the disciplinarian. 2023 ABS-CBN PUBLISHING, INC. AND ABS-CBN CORPORATION. They all chime in with their favorite dishes that she would make. All Rights Reserved. With his work now in Damosa, Lagdameo has no choice but work in Davao for most of the week. Local developer sees Davao growing faster than national average. 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. Money News 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. This makes the DAMOSA management so personal. Hopefully, the school will open in 2020. There was a soul searching involved, says Lagdameo of his decision to join and work in the family business in Davao. Indeed, Floirendo fulfilled his vision as he produced and sold bananas to the world from his Davao plantation. We would also ride around our subdivision with other children of our neighbours. He would expect project heads to be efficient in capital expenditures. Already, Lagdameo has successfully achieved an annual revenue growth of over 500 percent for the company from 2013-2018. It also helped that in school, a lot of my schoolmates were also Spanish-speaking so we would generally end up conversing in English, Pilipino or Spanish., The ambassadors fluency in the language of the conquistadores has served him well in his role as ambassador to Spain and to Mexico. The Lagdameos hosted an intimate despedida de soltera with an abundance of love. Ambassador Antonio and Mrs Linda Lagdameo in front of their official residence in Londons Victoria Square. Damosa Land 360, a new feature in the companys. Mr. and Mrs. Lagdameo have seven children Antonio Jr., a company president, married to movie actress Dawn Zulueta; Maria Elena, a lawyer, married to Irish-American Brian Hogan; Maria Regina Victoria, a businesswoman; Jose Manuel, a company manager, married to Cecilia Tuason Guingona; Ricardo Luis, a company vice-president; Maria Isabel Dominique, a marketing director, married to Brendan Murphy; and Caterina Beatriz, a doctor. Why is it not like Lolas? Reena says with a laugh. Lagdamo is a grandson of 'banana king' Antonio Floirendo Sr., one of Ferdinand Marcos' cronies . 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). Unlike his grandparents, the third generation had their Manila upbringing. 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.. He remarks, It certainly helps. To foster team efforts, they undertake events in the office so people look forward to milestones. My dad spoiled me, too., Though this was not without balance. This gave her five years of being her with her parents, constantly present in their daily lives, whether they were at fancy dinners, company outings, meetings, or even on the field. Lagdameo enjoys their company. Unlike his grandparents, the third generation had their Manila upbringing. As a child, Lagdameo was fully aware of his heritage. I mentioned [to her] that when we went to greet her after the race,we did not tarry as we felt she may be upset over the loss, and she remarked, In this game, you must remember that you win some, you lose some, and with a gesture with her fingers, she said, but the loss was just by a nose., Aside from being a horse racing aficionado, our ambassador is also an orchid fan. Two-time ambassador to the court of St. James, Tonet Lagdameo, who also happens to be the brother-in-law of MML, arrived with his lovely wife, Linda Floirendo-Lagdameo. Especially with the three older ones, confirms Reena. By having this kind of campus, we keep our graduates within Mindanao, he adds. Even Danni has taken to the kitchen as a baker. The Floirendo family is one of the most recognizable names in business. From 2008 to 2010, he worked for investment firm CLSA Exchange Capital as an investment banking associate. Lagdameo, for his part, remembered visiting Davao on special family occasions only. Being an established company in Mindanao, there was not much of a challenge for a Floirendo heir. 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.. So, we have that personal touch, he adds. Of course in Spain, since we were ruled by Spain for close to four centuries, we are considered by them as their little brown brothers and treated and accepted as such. Undoubtedly, being an ambassador is a highly demanding job, but it can be quite fulfilling at the same time. As I said, we grew up in the kitchen., Linda recalls, One time, I tried to cook adobo, and my two half-American grandchildren asked, Why is it like this?. She said that this year's theme, 'Leadership Through Adversity' resonates with the current times. Linda Lagdameo 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 Linda Lagdameo takes pride in her role as the wife of an ambassador of the Philippines. On my return from school in the afternoon, said note would have the appropriate corrections in case of grammatical errors, which my mother would point out to me therefore, lesson learned! He was 96. . She does nice cookies, says her Lola Linda proudly. Lagdameo is conscious enough to stay on course. Although their roots are really from Davao, Lagdameo was born and raised in Manila. We continue to put agriculture in our projects, says Lagdameo. However, despite the economic downturn and thepolitical turmoil at the time, the Philippines was still considered a viable investment destination for British corporations. 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. We see good investment opportunities that can be found in Mindanao, says Lagdameo. 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. They also enjoy being able to think on their own and execute projects because I do not micro manage. Cristina F. Brias President - Hospitality and CSR Operations Ma. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has appointed Antonio Manuel Lagdameo Sr. to serve as the country's permanent representative to the United Nations. But I was like that with them naman., I think I see it in all of us children. Your TADECO Bananero family is wishing you a wonderful day filled with love, peace and. Muralla cor Recoletos Sts. 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. 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.". Because otherwise shell still do what she wants.. We feel there is nothing yet of this kind in Davao, says Lagdameo. 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. It gave him the wake-up call. 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. You operate on a budget and you try to get as much return on investment..
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