I think, as you get older, you learn to understand, says Linda of her mellowing out with her own grandchildren. 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. We are from Mindanao so our roots are firmly planted and we are invested in Davao. We are a professional organization, he adds. And breathe through it.. 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. Must be open-minded! Lagdameo sees more opportunities in Davao. 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. Nickname -> Anton Birth Date -> January 22, 1968 (Age 54) If your guests leave with a better appreciation of the Philippines, then you know you have done your part.. Theres an old, old photo (somewhere), starts her daughter Reena. His second child Antonio "Tonyboy" Floirendo Jr., became representative for the 2nd congressional district of Davao del Norte. The 50th golden wedding anniversary celebration of Philippine Ambassador to the United Kingdom Tonet Lagdameo and. 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.. 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. I would do the bed cover and the pillows, she says in between chuckles. The company took that seriously. However, the paternal influence has not been confined to his choice of a diplomatic career. See our. 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. Then, the next thing you know, mom comes and says, Get back out there, and entertain the guests! Im like, I dont know what to talk about!, Linda shrugs, I had to do it myself when I was growing up., Or worse, adds Reena. They have allotted 3 hectares for the banana showcase only. He kind of looked at him from afar probably out of respect, not of fear. 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. I moved about six years ago, he adds. 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. Lagdameo enjoys their company. transport Linda's daughter, Regina Floirendo Lagdameo, to and from her work at Sky Cable in Quezon City. For instance, Damosa is now focusing on the development of AGRIYA, an 88-hectare master planned complex with an agricultural theme. 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. FEBRUARY is one of the two coldest months, the other being January, Ambassador Antonio M. 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But for Ambassador Lagdameo, his wife Linda Floirendo-Lagdameo has been with him every step of the way. In 2014, he became vice-president of Damosa Land where he led the company and all its strategic efforts under his uncle Ricardo Floirendo. But when your country demands service of you, Im sure the patriot in you will never be able to say no.. ANFLOCOR Chairperson Ms. Linda Floirendo-Lagdameo and ANFLOCOR SVP Mr. Ricardo Floirendo turned over yesterday, March 20, 2019, the said food packs to the Province, represented by Gov. It will be an agri-tourism project complete with residential, commercial, school, among other amenities. In Lindas household, as a mother of seven, she evolved into the disciplinarian that her father was. Filipinos are also starting to observe healthy diet so they like to grow their own vegetables organically, he adds. 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. Even the products and lifestyle of the people have become more sophisticated, more diverse and people are becoming savvy in their investments. Lots are available in 400 and 350- square meters with the smallest at 200 sqms. Agriya is located in Panabo, a 20-minute drive from Davao City. Lagdameo had been a familiar face in Marcos' presidential campaign and had also actively supported him in 2016, when he ran for vice president. This means, he is in Davao from Monday to Friday then fly back to Manila on weekends. The ambassador recalls his audience with her. Although their roots are really from Davao, Lagdameo was born and raised in Manila. He is currently serving as Special Assistant to Ferdinand Marcos Jr., the President of the Republic of the Philippines. He was that type of person., It was a personality trait that reflected the times, she thought out loud. In 2009, Great Britain was still reeling from the impact of the global financial crisis of 2007. View this post on Instagram. Lagdameo, for his part, remembered visiting Davao on special family occasions only. "I remember they were drying the cement for the sidewalk, says Linda Lagdameo, as we sit in the dining room of her family home. Most surprisingly, there are more similarities than differences between running a private company and managing an embassy, he says. Throughout his diplomatic career, she has played a crucial role by his side. It is like commuting on a weekly basis because he needs to be on the ground. 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. Tourists will get to know what went into the banana production, there is so much that go into the process, he adds. Antonio Ernesto 'Anton' Floirendo Lagdamo Jr. (born January 22, 1968) is a Filipino politician and businessman who was a three-term congressman of the 2nd District of the Davao del Norte. 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. Tina is wife to Cary Lagdameo, son of Philippine Ambassador to London Tonet Lagdameo and wife Linda Lagdameo. But I was like that with them naman., I think I see it in all of us children. But you have to learn how to play, learn how to deal with family politics. 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. But that is not to say that Linda could not match her mothers talent, as Danni declares Lindas beef stew exemplary. Tourists will get to know what went into the banana production, there is so much that go into the process, he adds. In 2000, the family started developing industrial parks and hotels making DAMOSA reached a full-scale real estate company. There are things he learned in business: malasakit (compassion or concern) and integrity. Davaoenos have really come of age, says Lagdameo noting that 35 percent of their units at Agriya have been sold to the locals already. 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. Because otherwise shell still do what she wants.. 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. His late grandfather was among the pioneers who embraced the land of promise with the vision to make it as the worlds production hub for agricultural produce. In addition, agri tourism is also being supported by the government. 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. Even in terms of real estate developments, Lagdameo said Davao no longer lags behind other big cities. 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. READ: EXCLUSIVE: Andi Eigenmann Steps Away From The Limelight To Live The Life She Wants Now, And Lolas turkey stuffing! 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. Ricardo Lagdameo or Cary to his friends holds an MBA from Columbia University and worked as an investment banker before joining the family business. I was born in Tabaco, Albay, Philippines. 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. So for me, this a good time, he adds. What does our envoy like most about his work? Muralla cor Recoletos Sts. In continuing the pioneering legacy of our founder, Antonio O. Floirendo, Sr., Damosa Land, Inc. shall solidify its position as Mindanao's leading developer of real estate products and services designed to enhance the socio-economic development and uplift the quality of life in the region. 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! More so because she was a younger parent. While his grandfather was a well-known businessman in the country, particularly in Mindanao, Lagdameo admitted there was little interaction he had with him. His Excellency, Ambassador Antonio M. Lagdameo is an asset to the Filipino community in the UK. I graduated from the Tabaco Pei Ching School with honours. 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. I was younger than my daughter now, says Reena, playfully defending herself while looking pointedly at Danni. All Rights Reserved. Ford, however, left in the 80s so his grandfather transitioned into the real estate business in 1992. We would also ride around our subdivision with other children of our neighbours. He was the Representative of Davao del Norte's 2nd district from 2007 to 2016. As an authority on the art of diplomacy, Ambassador Lagdameo cites the key skills of a good diplomat. came to the United States, 1983. DAVAO CITY, Philippines - Southern Mindanao's banana magnate Antonio Floirendo Sr. died of pneumonia at the St. Luke's Medical Center Friday night. The ambassadors siblings are Ernesto Jr., Enrique, Maria Teresa, Maria Josefina and Jose Maria. We sit at a rectangular table with a glass surface, all an even distance apart. 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. 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? This is made possible as lot sizes are bigger than in the ordinary subdivisions. For those considering a similar path in the service of the nation, A mbassador Lagdameo has a bit of ad vice: Be patient with the bureaucratic hoops you have to jump; make sure you harness your peoples talents and abilities by giving them time to shine; and always decide and act with the interest of the Philippines in mind.. First and foremost, everything we do always have a certain sense of malasakit and integrity. 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. We are from Mindanao so our roots are firmly planted and we are invested in Davao. Oh yes, mommys beef stew is really good, emphasizes Reena. 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. We would also sometimes ride our bicycles into Fort Wm. Lagdameo is conscious enough to stay on course. One of the hallmarks of the diplomatic service is the ability to speak one or more foreign languages. The company took that seriously. 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. All rights reserved. We continue to put agriculture in our projects, says Lagdameo. More about Antonio Lagdameo, Jr. Less about Antonio Lagdameo, Jr. . Before politics, Lagdameo was a businessman and. 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. They all chime in with their favorite dishes that she would make. 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. There are things he learned in business: malasakit (compassion or concern) and integrity. Just like we did! exclaim the two mothers. His paternal grandfather was Bienvenido Lagdameo y Mondragon and his paternal grandmother was Adela Viejo de Lagdameo. 2023 Tatler Asia Limited. Local developer sees Davao growing faster than national average. He was the Representative of Davao del Norte's 2nd district from 2007 to 2016. 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