Before politics, Lagdameo was a businessman and. He is a member of the wealthy Floirendo clan in Southern Mindanao. That sense of malasakit is very important, says Lagdameo. She said that this year's theme, 'Leadership Through Adversity' resonates with the current times. Although their roots are really from Davao, Lagdameo was born and raised in Manila. Apart from Lagdameo, another kin of a known associate filters in Marcos' list of donors through James Gerard O. de Jesus who donated P10 million in cash. I am glad that it is my youngest child who is now a Doctor of Medicine and is living my dreams!. It was the academicand social critic Camille Paglia who said ambassadors have always been symbolic incarnations of the sovereignty of their nations and the dignity of their leaders. If one were to apply these words to Antonio M Lagdameo Snr, current Philippine ambassador to the Court of St James in the United Kingdom, the Philippines would be seen as a dynamic entity that is rooted in tradition, honed by a great deal of experience in working with other nations, and one that looks forward to a progressive future. 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. We are a professional organization, he adds. Davaoenos have really come of age, says Lagdameo noting that 35 percent of their units at Agriya have been sold to the locals already. There are things he learned in business: malasakit (compassion or concern) and integrity. 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. With his many interests and activities, both as a private person and as a public servant, has the ambassador done everything he wanted to do in his life? It was something that further increased the ambassadors understanding of the plight of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), as well as his appreciation for their sterling qualities and strong work ethic. To foster team efforts, they undertake events in the office so people look forward to milestones. Jobel ride at the back of the horse to bless the whole race track with his holy . 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. These include the first subdivision consisting of 177 house and lots, commercial areas, banana and aqua culture and a professional agriculture school. Many of these recipes are family recipes, although with many members having special recipes of their own. 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 is married to actress Dawn Zulueta, and is a member of the wealthy Floirendo clan in Southern Mindanao. Tina is wife to Cary Lagdameo, son of Philippine Ambassador to London Tonet Lagdameo and wife Linda Lagdameo. *This article was originally published in Metro Society March 2019 issue. Unlike his grandparents, the third generation had their Manila upbringing. His paternal grandfather was Bienvenido Lagdameo y Mondragon and his paternal grandmother was Adela Viejo de Lagdameo. The Lagdameos hosted an intimate despedida de soltera with an abundance of love. The second district of Davao del Sur, on the other hand, has known no other representative but the Bautistas. We feel there is nothing yet of this kind in Davao, says Lagdameo. A post shared by Christina Trillana-Lagdameo (@tina_lagdameo) . 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. The Floirendos, who are from Davao, are into fruit exporting, but JM and Cecilia saw an opportunity to penetrate local fruit distribution. No, you have to figure out what youre going to do then you move on. Danni nods in agreement, saying that it has definitely made her more independent. One widely renowned personality the ambassador has met is Queen Elizabeth II. We had all these sayings (in the house). CCP chair Margie Moran-Floirendo, Irene Marcos-Araneta, Linda Floirendo-Lagdameo, Maritess Enriquez . We are from Mindanao so our roots are firmly planted and we are invested in Davao. See our. To further strengthen its vision as an agri-tourism development, Agriya will be home to UP Los Banos, the countrys foremost agricultural school. 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. So, I told myself to make a transition to the family business, he recalls. 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. 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). Our Patron, Madame Maria Linda Floirendo Lagdameo sent her warmest wishes to the strong and lovely ladies of FWA-UK on IWD 2022. First and foremost, everything we do always have a certain sense of malasakit and integrity. 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. They speak of continuing the provision of mobile consular services to make the processing of expatriates documents and concerns easier and more convenient, regardless of where they are in Great Britain. He was mainly tasked to transport Lindas daughter, Regina Floirendo Lagdameo, to and from her work at Sky Cable in Quezon City. To foster team efforts, they undertake events in the office so people look forward to milestones. 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. He remarks, It certainly helps. Damosa always tries its best to be a model in real estate developments and in putting their brand forward. 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. He is married to Antonio Ernesto F. Lagdamo Jr., a politician, and businessman who was a three-term congressman of the 2nd District of the Davao del Norte. All rights reserved. 2023 Tatler Asia Limited. Lagdameo is conscious enough to stay on course. Linda describes that some of her fondest memories in the kitchen would be when her mother would be visiting and would cook for everyone. Diplomats the world over will agree that life overseas can be difficult. From 2008 to 2010, he worked for investment firm CLSA Exchange Capital as an investment banking associate. This will be the first UPLB in Mindanao. Lagdameo had been a familiar face in Marcos' presidential campaign and had also actively supported him in 2016, when he ran for vice president. DAVAO CITY, Philippines - Southern Mindanao's banana magnate Antonio Floirendo Sr. died of pneumonia at the St. Luke's Medical Center Friday night. 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. Lagdameo is conscious enough to stay on course. Lagdameo, married to actress Dawn Zulueta, was a businessman first before becoming a politician, as three-term congressmanfor the 2nd distrct of Davao del Norte. I think, as you get older, you learn to understand, says Linda of her mellowing out with her own grandchildren. In her own way, Mrs Lagdameo works as the countrys socio-economic spokesperson in the sense that she speaks of the best aspects of the Philippines to everyone she meets. But it certainly has given the Lagdameos a deep sense of fulfilment. After graduating from his Pre-Med course, he went on to the first year of medical school, but being a doctor was not his hearts desire. 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. In recent years, the company has been recognized by various award giving bodies for its achievements in the property sector. As the saying goes, an apple doesnt fall far from the tree, an adage most appropriate for our UK ambassador who has followed in his fathers footsteps, the late Ambassador Ernesto V. Lagdameo. Lagdameo and his wife, Maria Linda Floirendo-Lagdameo, were welcomed at the Heathrow Airport Terminal by David Pearey, Special Representative of the Foreign Secretary, Protocol Directorate, Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO); Charg d'Affaires Gilberto Asuque; Consul General Senen Mangalile; and Administrative Officer Maria Theresa Jesusa UPLB will be offering studies for post graduates and agriculture professionals. 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. Ability to negotiate without being argumentative. It gave him the wake-up call. Shes just like, Play., Thats terrible, no? asks Linda, self-aware as she looks back on the reflection of Reena. Anthony del Rosario and BM Rodney del Rosario with the presence of Rodolfo Del Rosario, at the Big 8 Hotel in front of the Urban Poor Settlers of You could say that I do my part in providing them with the care that they expect from the embassy.. We would also ride around our subdivision with other children of our neighbours. 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. This means, he is in Davao from Monday to Friday then fly back to Manila on weekends. 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. Prior to his role in Damosa Land, Lagdameo started his career as an investment banker. Marie Rachel Salman Taleon, professionally known as Dawn Zulueta is a 50-year-old Filipina film-television actress, host, and commercial model. The veteran diplomat is the father of former Davao del Norte Rep. Antonio "Anton" Lagdameo Jr. , new special assistant to the President. 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. Lagdameo has observed that students and agriculture people still go to UP Los Banos for further studies creating a brain drain for Mindanao. He himself saw changes unfolding in Davao. We found Maria Hogan. We are from Mindanao so our roots are firmly planted and we are invested in Davao. He would expect project heads to be efficient in capital expenditures. To further strengthen its vision as an agri-tourism development, Agriya will be home to UP Los Banos, the countrys foremost agricultural school. Copyright 2022. 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. I was younger than my daughter now, says Reena, playfully defending herself while looking pointedly at Danni. The ambassadors wife, Ma. TomasBatangas, Call Center Philippines: Advanced Data Analytics The rocket fuel that powers CX, Back-Office Philippines: How RPA Is transforming outsourcing, Homebuyers and investors troop to SMDCs Date Night with Erik Santos, Aboitiz-led Dinginin plant negotiating for 3rd EPSA with Meralco, DBM allots P4-B fuel subsidies for transport, agri, The agricultural landscape of the Philippines, IPOPHL, P&G to intensify anti-counterfeiting. So, I told myself to make a transition to the family business, he recalls. But for Ambassador Lagdameo, his wife Linda Floirendo-Lagdameo has been with him every step of the way. Being an established company in Mindanao, there was not much of a challenge for a Floirendo heir. Antonio Lagdameo is the fourth of six children of Ernesto Lagdameo and Pilar Revilla de Lagdameo who were both natives of Manila. The Floirendos still have some properties outside of Mindanao but they would like to focus in Davao and General Santos City. For instance, Damosa is now focusing on the development of AGRIYA, an 88-hectare master planned complex with an agricultural theme. Tourists will get to know what went into the banana production, there is so much that go into the process, he adds. 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. My mother spoiled me, admits Linda. But as we got older, we did realize the value of it because otherwise wed bepretty spoiled brats, she says with a laugh. 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. Reena recalls one of the responses Danni gave in school when asked what two values her family taught her. Licad (third from left) with Childhope Philippines' SherwinO, president; Teresita Silva . You get to promote Philippine culture and values through activities that range from an intimate dinner to a diplomatic reception, she explained. If you feel bad, fine, let it out, but after that, its like, okay, thats enough. Ambassador Antonio Lagdameo and his wife, Linda Floirendo-Lagdameo. What is white is white. As a child, Lagdameo was fully aware of his heritage. Because otherwise shell still do what she wants.. Antonio Ernesto " Anton " Floirendo Lagdameo Jr. (born January 22, 1968) is a Filipino politician and businessman serving as the Special Assistant to the President since June 2022 in President Bongbong Marcos ' administration. 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. They hope to deliver the first few units by 2020. Ambassador Lagdameo, who was born in 1942, has had a privileged upbringing. This means, he is in Davao from Monday to Friday then fly back to Manila on weekends. Philippine ambassador to the United Kingdom Antonio Lagdameo and his wife Linda Floirendo Lagdameo talk about putting the nations best foot forward overseas, The Lagdameos are treated to a warm welcome in the streets of London. He donated P75 million, according to the former president's SOCE. More so because she was a younger parent. Investments for the first phase would be around P3 billion to P4 billion. Likewise, the doors of our embassy in London are always open, giving expatriates a homeso to speakaway from home. There is a different energy to the city, you can feel the vibrancy and excitement. 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. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. He felt that his calling was in the world of business. People, who excel, also are recognized but not to the extent of alienating certain employees. Even the products and lifestyle of the people have become more sophisticated, more diverse and people are becoming savvy in their investments. 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