My mother spoiled me, admits Linda. 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. He says, I grew up speaking Spanish to my parents. As a child, Lagdameo was fully aware of his heritage. 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 were born and raised in Manila and went to the best schools in the country. 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. 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. I was 13! Lagdameo, for his part, remembered visiting Davao on special family occasions only. Indeed, Floirendo fulfilled his vision as he produced and sold bananas to the world from his Davao plantation. However, the paternal influence has not been confined to his choice of a diplomatic career. The Floirendo family is one of the most recognizable names in business. DAMOSA is now considered a development company that aims to improve the lives of the people in Mindanao. Margie Moran-Floirendo greets two special people in her life. So for me, this a good time, he adds. But they both feel that there is still so much to do with regard to their work representing the nation abroad. I ask her to elaborate further, and she jokes that there are probably not enough pages to fill out with her antics. 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. 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?. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Linda says that she sometimes can see her own influence on Reenas parenting style. 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. Damosa Land 360, a new feature in the companys. 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. Davaoenos have really come of age, says Lagdameo noting that 35 percent of their units at Agriya have been sold to the locals already. 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. I can see all the outpouring of support and it affects the community he helped and it was very inspiring. There are things he learned in business: malasakit (compassion or concern) and integrity. His work in the corporate sector was, nevertheless, a good foundation for the career he found himself in later on in life. I want to say, Reena, relax. 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. 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 students and agriculture people still go to UP Los Banos for further studies creating a brain drain for Mindanao. More of, she taught us the value of hard work.. 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. These include the first subdivision consisting of 177 house and lots, commercial areas, banana and aqua culture and a professional agriculture school. In addition, agri tourism is also being supported by the government. Ever the gracious hostess, she interrupts herself to make sure we have enough water or food on our plate, despite our protests that we are more than sated. They are now in the final planning stage to start development by next year. The Floirendo-Lagdameo family grew up in the kitchenwhether to cook, eat, snack, or simply converge. 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. 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. 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. BOX769. 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. The company took that seriously. 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. While his grandfather was a well-known businessman in the country, particularly in Mindanao, Lagdameo admitted there was little interaction he had with him. On weekends, Lagdameo spends time with family to make up for his absence during the work days. Lagdameo is conscious enough to stay on course. Lagdameo is the fifth child of seven kids of Linda Floirendo Lagdameo, daughter of Floirendo Sr. 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. Davao grew at an average of 8 percent and above for the last 10 years, way higher than the national GDP. 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 Committee (ALC) Spouse's Coffee Morning on 05 July 2018. Lagdamo is a grandson of 'banana king' Antonio Floirendo Sr., one of Ferdinand Marcos' cronies . Its funny because my mother never used those words, clarifies Reena. Lagdameo is conscious enough to stay on course. Personal Information Complete Name -> Antonio Floirendo Lagdameo Jr. The third generation Floirendos are little by little taking care some of the family businesses with the help of some professional managers. There was a soul searching involved, says Lagdameo of his decision to join and work in the family business in Davao. He is married to actress Dawn Zulueta, and is a member of the wealthy Floirendo clan in Southern Mindanao. In 2021, Linda Lagdameo and her husband attended the opening of a new Jollibee branch in Leicester Square. The economy is doing good and Davao is the fastest growing region since 2009. Linda F. Lagdameo Chairperson - ANFLO Group of Companies Vicente R. Floirendo President - ANFLOCOR, UniFinance, President and CEO - TADECO, ABC, DAI, SECURUS, Pitrade, PAHECO, WADECOR Ma. 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. Manolo M. Lopez, also known as MML to friends and peers, current chairman of Rockwell Land, former chairman, president and CEO of Meralco and former ambassador to Japan, celebrated his 80th. 33.5k Followers, 267 Following, 173 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Anton Lagdameo (@aflagdameo) Anton Lagdameo (@aflagdameo) Instagram photos and videos aflagdameo He says, While my interest in medicine was still there, it was not the life that I wanted to live. Oh yes, mommys beef stew is really good, emphasizes Reena. 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. . What wife would not want that in her man? His experiences also opened his eyes to the myriad possibilities that appeared whenever nations cooperate and interact with each other. The company took that seriously. Now, Agriya will showcase a banana plantation, production and packing to demonstrate what goes into the banana processing. Must be open-minded! Ambassador Lagdameo has also adopted his fathers guiding principle in life. He would expect project heads to be efficient in capital expenditures. Now, Agriya will showcase a banana plantation, production and packing to demonstrate what goes into the banana processing. Go through it, cry it out, thats okay, continues Reena. We feel there is nothing yet of this kind in Davao, says Lagdameo. He himself saw changes unfolding in Davao. Undoubtedly, being an ambassador is a highly demanding job, but it can be quite fulfilling at the same time. Petitioners' subsequent effort to visit respondent in his residence and to assure him that he was not dismissed from work was futile and did little to rectify the situation. Filipinos are also starting to observe healthy diet so they like to grow their own vegetables organically, he adds. Philanthropist, Chairperson, ANFLO Management and Investment Corporation. People, who excel, also are recognized but not to the extent of alienating certain employees. To foster team efforts, they undertake events in the office so people look forward to milestones. 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. 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. We found Maria Hogan. Copyright 2022. Maria is now married. They also have a team of 130 people, mostly from Davao. Ambassador Lagdameo has served the nation in a diplomatic capacity since 2007 when then-President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo named him official envoy to Mexico. Happy Mother's Day to Doa Nenita Floirendo, Ma'am Linda Floirendo-Lagdameo and Ma'am Maricris Floirendo-Brias! So, we add more push to continue in that path.. We continue to put agriculture in our projects, says Lagdameo. View this post on Instagram. Being an established company in Mindanao, there was not much of a challenge for a Floirendo heir. 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). 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. 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! Daughter of Antonio Manuel and Maria-Linda (Floirendo) Lagdameo. 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. 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. Please comment. 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. We sit at a rectangular table with a glass surface, all an even distance apart. I was born in Tabaco, Albay, Philippines. Theresa R. Floirendo Member of the Board Head of Environmental Concerns for AOFF Her eyes glint with the sort of mischief that holds the innocence of a child, as she recollects her childhood. He remarks, It certainly helps. His forebears names echo colonial Philippines. Ricardo "Cary Lagdameo, Anthony Sasin, Vincent Floirendo, Ricky Floirendo, Mayor Al David Uy, Maricris Floirendo Brias and Marissa Floirendo IN AN effort to promote local development and continue being the region's partner on its road to recovery, Davao-based property developer Damosa Land, Inc. (DLI) officially launched Bridgeport on . 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. A good percentage of our leaders are not family members and some board members are not family. 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. Damosa and UP have signed a memorandum of agreement in 2017. 2023 ABS-CBN PUBLISHING, INC. AND ABS-CBN CORPORATION. Continuing to use this site means you agree to our use of cookies. Theres an old, old photo (somewhere), starts her daughter Reena. He is not just hard-working, he is also, according to a former member of staff in the Madrid Embassy (this writers cousin), mabait, so generous, easy to get along with, and really nice as a boss. And to top it all, an ideal husband to Mrs. Lagdameo. Damosa always tries its best to be a model in real estate developments and in putting their brand forward. The veteran diplomat is the father of former Davao del Norte Rep. Antonio "Anton" Lagdameo Jr. , new special assistant to the President. Indeed, Floirendo fulfilled his vision as he produced and sold bananas to the world from his Davao plantation. CCP chair Margie Moran-Floirendo, Irene Marcos-Araneta, Linda Floirendo-Lagdameo, Maritess Enriquez . They also have a team of 130 people, mostly from Davao. And breathe through it.. 2023 Tatler Asia Limited. 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. In 2009, Great Britain was still reeling from the impact of the global financial crisis of 2007. He is married to actress Dawn Zulueta, and is a member of the wealthy Floirendo clan in Southern Mindanao. It is like commuting on a weekly basis because he needs to be on the ground. I would do the bed cover and the pillows, she says in between chuckles. See our. It will be an agri-tourism project complete with residential, commercial, school, among other amenities. No, thank you. Im just going to grab something, then Id hide in the kitchen. 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. The 50th golden wedding anniversary celebration of Philippine Ambassador to the United Kingdom Tonet Lagdameo and. 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. Ambassador Lagdameo, who was born in 1942, has had a privileged upbringing. But that is not to say that Linda could not match her mothers talent, as Danni declares Lindas beef stew exemplary. The sitting room at the ambassadors residence, I should have been enjoying my retirement after many years in the private sector and a long experience in business, he admits ruefully. He felt that his calling was in the world of business. First and foremost, everything we do always have a certain sense of malasakit and integrity. First and foremost, everything we do always have a certain sense of malasakit and integrity. That day came in 2012 when his grandfather passed away. 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. They also enjoy being able to think on their own and execute projects because I do not micro manage. You get to promote Philippine culture and values through activities that range from an intimate dinner to a diplomatic reception, she explained. His Excellency, Ambassador Antonio M. Lagdameo is an asset to the Filipino community in the UK. To further strengthen its vision as an agri-tourism development, Agriya will be home to UP Los Banos, the countrys foremost agricultural school. He was 96. . The ambassadors wife, Ma. Antonio Lagdameo, Jr. news, gossip, photos of Antonio Lagdameo, Jr., biography, Antonio Lagdameo, Jr. partner list 2022. . If you feel bad, fine, let it out, but after that, its like, okay, thats enough. People, who excel, also are recognized but not to the extent of alienating certain employees. 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. Linda R. Floirendo, is the eldest child of the late Don Antonio O. Floirendo who was known as the Banana King of the Philippines. And he found out that working for the family is fun as he enjoyed presenting new ideas. Muralla cor Recoletos Sts. 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. 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. He donated P75 million, according to the former president's SOCE. 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. 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. We see good investment opportunities that can be found in Mindanao, says Lagdameo. He kind of looked at him from afar probably out of respect, not of fear. Lots are available in 400 and 350- square meters with the smallest at 200 sqms. Being a diplomat has its perks, among which is the high probability of meeting famous people. Marie Rachel Salman Taleon, professionally known as Dawn Zulueta is a 50-year-old Filipina film-television actress, host, and commercial model. Lagdameo is the fifth child of seven kids of Linda Floirendo Lagdameo, daughter of Floirendo Sr. To foster team efforts, they undertake events in the office so people look forward to milestones. And while some of their best memories surround food, Reena recalls in exaggerated frustration how much she hated when they would have guests over for dinnernot because of anything food-related, but because of her struggles as a child learning to figure out how to converse with the kids of her parents friends. , continues Reena and commercial model to start development by next year Agriya will be an agri-tourism development Agriya! 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