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. As a child, Lagdameo was fully aware of his heritage. He was mainly tasked to transport Lindas daughter, Regina Floirendo Lagdameo, to and from her work at Sky Cable in Quezon City. It will be an agri-tourism project complete with residential, commercial, school, among other amenities. Even Danni has taken to the kitchen as a baker. 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. There is a different energy to the city, you can feel the vibrancy and excitement. 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 Floirendo-Lagdameo family grew up in the kitchenwhether to cook, eat, snack, or simply converge. Many of these recipes are family recipes, although with many members having special recipes of their own. As most of the other Ambassadors to the UK will agree, Her Majesty the Queen is always such a presence. But for Ambassador Lagdameo, his wife Linda Floirendo-Lagdameo has been with him every step of the way. 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. 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. As head of the real estate business, the 41-year old Lagdameo is responsible for the overall strategic direction for all business lines of the real estate group. Indeed, Floirendo fulfilled his vision as he produced and sold bananas to the world from his Davao plantation. But they both feel that there is still so much to do with regard to their work representing the nation abroad. Antonio Floirendo Jr., Lagdameo's uncle, was also a top donor of former President Rodrigo Duterte when he ran and won in 2016. 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. He is married to actress Dawn Zulueta, and is a member of the wealthy Floirendo clan in Southern Mindanao. 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. And he found out that working for the family is fun as he enjoyed presenting new ideas. They are now in the final planning stage to start development by next year. As a child, Lagdameo was fully aware of his heritage. I would always be with him., READ: A Mother's Day 2019 Special: Baby Gaisano & Bibai Gaisano-Puyat On What They Appreciate About Each Other. The economy is doing good and Davao is the fastest growing region since 2009. 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. I ask her to elaborate further, and she jokes that there are probably not enough pages to fill out with her antics. It gave him the wake-up call. He says, While my interest in medicine was still there, it was not the life that I wanted to live. 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. In 2012, I got my bachelor ?s degree in Architecture from Bicol University and was one of the. Career 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. Antonio Lagdameo is the fourth of six children of Ernesto Lagdameo and Pilar Revilla de Lagdameo who were both natives of Manila. We found Maria Hogan. We are from Mindanao so our roots are firmly planted and we are invested in Davao. Indeed, their shared reputation earned them the title of Most Prominent Couple at the 5th Philippine Tatler Ball in 2006. 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. I stepped in it so that it had my footprints, she says. Ambassador Lagdameo has also adopted his fathers guiding principle in life. Knowing this compensates well for the absence of our children., Linda Lagdameo, Marybeth de Leon, Ambassador Lagdameo, Maricris Brias, Iya Lagdameo, Maite Bayot, Margie Floirendo, JM Lagdameo. Agriya is located in Panabo, a 20-minute drive from Davao City. Respondent Rodolfo Bolanio was employed as company driver by petitioner corporation in 1992 and was assigned to the residence of its senior vice-president Linda F. Lagdameo at Dasmarias Village, Makati City. No, thank you. Im just going to grab something, then Id hide in the kitchen. 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. He replies, The aspect of my job that I like the most is meeting and interacting with my counterparts resulting in positive outcomes to what our negotiations were about, therefore getting the satisfaction of having done your job successfully.. Ability to negotiate without being argumentative. To further strengthen its vision as an agri-tourism development, Agriya will be home to UP Los Banos, the countrys foremost agricultural school. The second district of Davao del Sur, on the other hand, has known no other representative but the Bautistas. Linda Lagdameo takes pride in her role as the wife of an ambassador of the Philippines. DAVAO CITY, Philippines - Southern Mindanao's banana magnate Antonio Floirendo Sr. died of pneumonia at the St. Luke's Medical Center Friday night. 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. My dad spoiled me, too., Though this was not without balance. There are lots of opportunities and the market is big enough and our roots are really there in Mindanao so we are doing so much even if we do not go out, he adds. Cristina F. Brias President - Hospitality and CSR Operations Ma. Linda says that she sometimes can see her own influence on Reenas parenting style. 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. He was 96. . That day came in 2012 when his grandfather passed away. Ambassador Lagdameo, who was born in 1942, has had a privileged upbringing. Lagdamo is a grandson of 'banana king' Antonio Floirendo Sr., one of Ferdinand Marcos' cronies . 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. Indeed, it came as a surprise to the ambassador that he would be the Philippines Man in London for a second time in February of this year. Damosa Land 360, a new feature in the companys. Because otherwise shell still do what she wants.. 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. 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. Maria's reported annual income is about $150 . Damosa has donated 3 hectares for the UP facility as well the first building. One widely renowned personality the ambassador has met is Queen Elizabeth II. 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. 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. That sense of malasakit is very important, says Lagdameo. Lagdameo is the fifth child of seven kids of Linda Floirendo Lagdameo, daughter of Floirendo Sr. I think, as you get older, you learn to understand, says Linda of her mellowing out with her own grandchildren. 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. You operate on a budget and you try to get as much return on investment.. But that is not to say that Linda could not match her mothers talent, as Danni declares Lindas beef stew exemplary. "I remember they were drying the cement for the sidewalk, says Linda Lagdameo, as we sit in the dining room of her family home. We would also ride around our subdivision with other children of our neighbours. The lunch was held at the chic members-only Manila House, naturellement, at BGC. In 2000, the family started developing industrial parks and hotels making DAMOSA reached a full-scale real estate company. 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. While his grandfather was a well-known businessman in the country, particularly in Mindanao, Lagdameo admitted there was little interaction he had with him. Civic-oriented philanthropist Nene Leonor hosted a relaxed lunch for the one-of-a-kind couple from old wealth pedigree Ambassador to London Antonio "Tonet" Lagdameo and his adorable wife Linda Floirendo Lagdameo. 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. 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?. *This article was originally published in Metro Society March 2019 issue. It is a hectic life and, at times, a difficult one. 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. Theyd make us play the piano. The economy is doing good and Davao is the fastest growing region since 2009. UPLB will be offering studies for post graduates and agriculture professionals. 2023 ABS-CBN PUBLISHING, INC. AND ABS-CBN CORPORATION. We feel there is nothing yet of this kind in Davao, says Lagdameo. The third generation Floirendos are little by little taking care some of the family businesses with the help of some professional managers. Likewise, the doors of our embassy in London are always open, giving expatriates a homeso to speakaway from home. BOX769. Happy Mother's Day to Doa Nenita Floirendo, Ma'am Linda Floirendo-Lagdameo and Ma'am Maricris Floirendo-Brias! Now, Agriya will showcase a banana plantation, production and packing to demonstrate what goes into the banana processing. Lagdamo is a grandson of "banana king" Antonio Floirendo Sr., one of Ferdinand Marcos' cronies . 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. "Thank you for making time for this occasion. The ambassador recalls his audience with her. That, and having seven children (no two alike, says Linda, which is what she was told by her sister-in-law who has eight children) requires patience. He says, I grew up speaking Spanish to my parents. I also walked past the . What wife would not want that in her man? That day came in 2012 when his grandfather passed away. Ambassador Antonio Lagdameo and his wife, Linda Floirendo-Lagdameo. My mother spoiled me, admits Linda. He is married to actress Dawn Zulueta, and is a member of the wealthy Floirendo clan in Southern Mindanao. Anton Lagdameo is a Filipino business executive, politician and government official. All Rights Reserved. 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. Theresa R. Floirendo Member of the Board Head of Environmental Concerns for AOFF She said that this year's theme, 'Leadership Through Adversity' resonates with the current times. So, we have that personal touch, he adds. The ambassadors siblings are Ernesto Jr., Enrique, Maria Teresa, Maria Josefina and Jose Maria. With his work now in Damosa, Lagdameo has no choice but work in Davao for most of the week. I was 13! Antonio Ernesto "Anton" Floirendo Lagdameo Jr. was born on January 22, 1968 (age 54 years) in Tagum, Philippines. The Floirendo family is one of the most recognizable names in business. Halloween Costumes You Can Purchase Online Right Now! First and foremost, everything we do always have a certain sense of malasakit and integrity. 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