Antonio Lagdameo Jr.
Antonio Ernesto "Anton" Floirendo Lagdaméo 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 married to actress Dawn Zulueta, and is a member of the wealthy Floirendo clan in Southern Mindanao. Lagdaméo is a grandson of "banana king" Antonio Floirendo Sr., one of Ferdinand Marcos' cronies, through the former's daughter Linda Floirendo-Lagdaméo.[1]
Antonio Floirendo Lagdaméo Jr. | |
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| Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Davao del Norte's Second District | |
| In office June 30, 2007 – June 30, 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Antonio Floirendo Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Antonio Floirendo Jr. |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Antonio Ernesto F. Lagdaméo Jr. January 22, 1968 Tagum, Philippines |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Political party | National Unity Party (NUP) |
| Spouse(s) | Dawn Zulueta (m. 1997) |
| Children | Jacobo Antonio and Ayisha Madlen |
| Alma mater | Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania (1989) University of Asia and the Pacific (1998) |
| Profession | Politician |
| Website | Official website |
As a public servant, his main focus was on rural and agricultural development, social conservatism, education and lifelong learning, tourism and sustainable development.
Education
Being innately drawn to business, economics and trade, Lagdaméo finished his Bachelor of Business Administration in one of the Ivy League business schools, the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania in 1989. In 2016, he was included in the prestigious Penn Notables [2] list, a roster of alumni, faculty and trustees of the University of Pennsylvania who served outstandingly in foreign government. He continued his education in 1998 at the University of Asia and the Pacific, earning a master's degree in Business Economics.
Business career
Prior to his entry to politics as representative of the second district of Davao del Norte, he was a successful businessman. He was a credit analyst for Manufacturers Hanover Trust in Manhattan, New York from 1989-1992 and after that, of National Westminster Bank in New York for a year. He then became Director of Cambrick Trading Ltd. in London from 1993-1996. He returned to the Philippines and served as the Vice President of Anflo Management & Investment Corp. in Davao from 1996 until 2007.
Political career
During his time in congress, Lagdaméo was one of the stalwarts of the Mindanao Axis and espoused numerous bills whose focus was to improve the lives of not only of the Davaoeños in his district but of the entire nation. His adeptness in sound development management and innate passion and pursuits for service translated into significant legislation bringing about pronounced progress in the province of Davao del Norte.
Among the pieces of notable legislation that he has authored are those that promote the constitutional right of all the citizens to quality education and making education accessible to all. He also endeavors to address health development of the people through bills that would make the same and other social services accessible to the people at affordable costs.
Adding to his list of legislative accomplishments are laws and bills that he authored/co-authored, most notably those dealing with urban land reform and housing, agrarian reform and agriculture; including those that urge economic and local government reforms; expedite the dispensation of justice; provide for a progressive system of taxation; protect the sanctity of the ballots in the people’s exercise of their right to suffrage; put in place mitigation and adaptation measures on global warming and climate change; and most significantly those that promote the continued development of his District and the welfare of the Filipinos in general.
He was a member of the Committees on Agrarian Reform, Ecology, Legislative Franchises, Mindanao Affairs, Accounts; and the Joint Congressional Oversight Committee on Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (COCAAP). He chaired the Committees on Tourism and Economic Development; and Trade and Industry.
Lagdaméo was also a member of the Commission on Appointments, an independent body separate and distinct from the Legislature, though composed of members of Congress that acts as a restraint against the abuse of the appointing power of the President by approving only those who are fit and qualified to ensure the efficient and harmonious functioning of the government.
Personal life
Lagdaméo is married to actress Dawn Zulueta, with whom he has two children, Jacobo Antonio and Ayisha Madlen.[3]
References
- "Banana king leaves legacy of hard work". Philippine Daily Inquirer. July 20, 2012.
- http://www.archives.upenn.edu/people/notables/political/pennworld.html
- "Congressman Anton F. Lagdameo". Archived from the original on 20 February 2015.
External links
- "Member Information: Antonio F. Lagdameo Jr". House of Representatives of the Philippines. Retrieved 2008-04-10.
| Preceded by Antonio R. Floirendo Jr. |
Representative, 2nd District of Davao del Norte 2007–2016 |
Succeeded by Antonio R. Floirendo Jr. |