Since then, he has also served as the countrys chief emissary to Spain and the United Kingdom. Linda Lagdameo Q115591747) 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. DAMOSA is now considered a development company that aims to improve the lives of the people in Mindanao. This will be the first UPLB in Mindanao. It will showcase the intricacies from planting bananas to harvesting down to packing for eventual shipment of the fruit. Lagdameo is the fifth child of seven kids of Linda Floirendo Lagdameo, daughter of Floirendo Sr. 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. Certain things I find myself doing the same because I think two of the most important things that we grew up with were respect for elders and integrity, so those are things that we want to ingrain in our children as well.. He kind of looked at him from afar probably out of respect, not of fear. The ambassadors siblings are Ernesto Jr., Enrique, Maria Teresa, Maria Josefina and Jose Maria. Ambassador Lagdameo has been our countrys representative to the United Kingdom for four years now. 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. They were born and raised in Manila and went to the best schools in the country. 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. 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. They all chime in with their favorite dishes that she would make. 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.. His paternal grandfather was Bienvenido Lagdameo y Mondragon and his paternal grandmother was Adela Viejo de Lagdameo. transport Linda's daughter, Regina Floirendo Lagdameo, to and from her work at Sky Cable in Quezon City. I stepped in it so that it had my footprints, she says. 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. By having this kind of campus, we keep our graduates within Mindanao, he adds. He was the Representative of Davao del Norte's 2nd district from 2007 to 2016. But for Ambassador Lagdameo, his wife Linda Floirendo-Lagdameo has been with him every step of the way. He donated P75 million, according to the former president's SOCE. Damosa always tries its best to be a model in real estate developments and in putting their brand forward. In Lindas household, as a mother of seven, she evolved into the disciplinarian that her father was. Likewise, the doors of our embassy in London are always open, giving expatriates a homeso to speakaway from home. 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. A good percentage of our leaders are not family members and some board members are not family. 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. He himself saw changes unfolding in Davao. I am glad that it is my youngest child who is now a Doctor of Medicine and is living my dreams!. By 9.30am, the group said there were around 300 people in line to try its signature crispy fried 'Chickenjoy', 'Jolly' spaghetti and chicken burgers, and even the Philippine ambassador to the UK Antonio M Lagdameo and his wife Linda Floirendo Lagdameo attended to open the restaurant. That sense of malasakit is very important, says Lagdameo. Your email address will not be published. Hopefully, the school will open in 2020. We are from Mindanao so our roots are firmly planted and we are invested in Davao. And he found out that working for the family is fun as he enjoyed presenting new ideas. As an authority on the art of diplomacy, Ambassador Lagdameo cites the key skills of a good diplomat. This makes the DAMOSA management so personal. Today, a third-generation Floirendo is running the real estate arm of that empire: Ricardo Lagdameo, son of Linda Floirendo-Lagdameo and Antonio Lagdameo, is the president of Damosa Land, Inc . Unlike his grandparents, the third generation had their Manila upbringing. First and foremost, everything we do always have a certain sense of malasakit and integrity. 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. His Excellency, Ambassador Antonio M. Lagdameo is an asset to the Filipino community in the UK. See our. We continue to put agriculture in our projects, says Lagdameo. As a child, Lagdameo was fully aware of his heritage. His work in the corporate sector was, nevertheless, a good foundation for the career he found himself in later on in life. 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. What does our envoy like most about his work? So for me, this a good time, he adds. When asked what a typical day for him is like, he replies, I arrive at the Embassy a few minutes before 9 a.m. to review the schedule for the day and proceed to go over communications, then review and approve what report and other correspondence have to be sent out. In recent years, the company has been recognized by various award giving bodies for its achievements in the property sector. Filipinos are also starting to observe healthy diet so they like to grow their own vegetables organically, he adds. 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. Daughter of Antonio Manuel and Maria-Linda (Floirendo) Lagdameo. We are from Mindanao so our roots are firmly planted and we are invested in Davao. 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. Theyd make us play the piano. 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. Already, Lagdameo has successfully achieved an annual revenue growth of over 500 percent for the company from 2013-2018. 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. Although their roots are really from Davao, Lagdameo was born and raised in Manila. So, I told myself to make a transition to the family business, he recalls. 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 . All three women agree that whether its from a generation above or below, the most enduring lesson they have learned from each other is to adapt and be patient. So, we add more push to continue in that path.. People, who excel, also are recognized but not to the extent of alienating certain employees. But it certainly has given the Lagdameos a deep sense of fulfilment. Ability to negotiate without being argumentative. 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! 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. Antonio Floirendo Jr., Lagdameo's uncle, was also a top donor of former President Rodrigo Duterte when he ran and won in 2016. Licad (third from left) with Childhope Philippines' SherwinO, president; Teresita Silva . As the wife of an ambassador, I get to meet many of our compatriots and learn about their lives, she once told Tatler. 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. Damosa has become one of the most successful businesses in the country. 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. They also have a team of 130 people, mostly from Davao. (The family has a penchant for cooking as much as eating, and often share in the family chat group the photos of dishes they made themselves or those they ate.) 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. Also present were Anflocor president Alexandar Valoria, Vincent Floirendo, Board of Directors Marissa Floirendo and Linda Lagdameo, Vice-President on Corporate Affairs Maricris Brias and Davao del Norte 2nd District Representative Anton Lagdameo, who even helped Fr. Davao grew at an average of 8 percent and above for the last 10 years, way higher than the national GDP. People are into backyard and sustainable farming. 2023 Manila Bulletin The Nation's Leading Newspaper. While his grandfather was a well-known businessman in the country, particularly in Mindanao, Lagdameo admitted there was little interaction he had with him. Antonio Lagdameo is the fourth of six children of Ernesto Lagdameo and Pilar Revilla de Lagdameo who were both natives of Manila. Now, Agriya will showcase a banana plantation, production and packing to demonstrate what goes into the banana processing. The economy is doing good and Davao is the fastest growing region since 2009. 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. During that time, what is black is black. In recent years, the company has been recognized by various award giving bodies for its achievements in the property sector. It gave him the wake-up call. 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. Theres an old, old photo (somewhere), starts her daughter Reena. It would not be going too far to say that the ambassador and his wife are looked up to as parental figures by the Filipino community in the UK, given their constant concern for their welfare and growth. 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. He is a devoted public servant whose civic pa What wife would not want that in her man? 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. Prices could range from the low side of P5.5 million and a high of P16 million for the upscale model. He would expect project heads to be efficient in capital expenditures. A good percentage of our leaders are not family members and some board members are not family. . He himself saw changes unfolding in Davao. Davao grew at an average of 8 percent and above for the last 10 years, way higher than the national GDP. In 2000, the family started developing industrial parks and hotels making DAMOSA reached a full-scale real estate company. 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. Among the Latin countries, the Filipinos are generally treated as the Latinos from Asia. 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. Linda explains that her mother was the more lenient one, while her father the disciplinarian. Lagdameo enjoys their company. He is married to actress Dawn Zulueta, and is a member of the wealthy Floirendo clan in Southern Mindanao. For instance, Damosa is now focusing on the development of AGRIYA, an 88-hectare master planned complex with an agricultural theme. They are now in the final planning stage to start development by next year. 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.. They are currently based in New York City, and celebrated their wedding in December 2018 in Manila. With that, it is time for me to go, and Danni thanks me for coming and stands up to walk me to the door. 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 opened his remarks by giving a greeting to the United Kingdom and Northern Islands Ambassadors Antonio M. Lagdameo, and Madam Maria Linda Floirendo-Lagdameo. 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 sees more opportunities in Davao. Investments for the first phase would be around P3 billion to P4 billion. Being an established company in Mindanao, there was not much of a challenge for a Floirendo heir. Linda says that she sometimes can see her own influence on Reenas parenting style. Davaoenos have really come of age, says Lagdameo noting that 35 percent of their units at Agriya have been sold to the locals already. 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. Is very important, says Lagdameo this a good percentage of our leaders are not family make a to. 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