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Introduction
Antonio Lagdameo Jr. is a Filipino politician and businessman who served as the Representative of Davao del Norte’s 2nd district from 2007 to 2016. He is a member of the wealthy Floirendo clan in Southern Mindanao.
Lagdameo is a grandson of “banana king” Antonio Floirendo Sr., one of Ferdinand Marcos’ cronies, through the former’s daughter Linda Floirendo-Lagdameo. As a public servant, his main focus was on rural and agricultural development, social conservatism, education and lifelong learning, tourism and sustainable development.
Early life
| Name | Antonio Lagdameo Jr |
| Net Worth | $50 million |
| Salary | $5 million+ |
| Occupation | Businessman, Politician |
| Age | 54 years |
| Height | 1.75m |
Antonio Ernesto “Anton” Floirendo Lagdameo Jr. was born on January 22, 1968 (age 54 years) in Tagum, Philippines. His grandfather Floirendo Sr. had six children. His second child Antonio “Tonyboy” Floirendo Jr., became representative for the 2nd congressional district of Davao del Norte.
Lagdameo finished his Bachelor of Business Administration in one of the Ivy League business schools, the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania in 1989 after being innately drawn to business, economics and trade.
In 2016, he was included in the prestigious Penn Notables list, a roster of alumni, faculty and trustees of the University of Pennsylvania who served outstandingly in a 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
Antonio Lagdameo Jr. was a successful businessman prior to his entry into politics as representative of the second district of Davao del Norte. He was a credit analyst for Manufacturers Hanover Trust in Manhattan, New York from 1989 to 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 to 1996.
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Lagdameo Jr. returned to the Philippines and served as the Vice President of Anflo Management & Investment Corp. in Davao from 1996 until 2007.
Political career
Antonio Lagdameo Jr. was one of the stalwarts of the Mindanao Axis during his time in congress and espoused numerous bills whose focus was to improve the lives 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 make education accessible to all. He also endeavors to address the healthy 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.
Antonio Lagdameo Jr. 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.
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Lagdameo 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.
He is set to become the Special Assistant to the President, once President-elect Bongbong Marcos assumes office on June 30, 2022.
Wife
Antonio Lagdameo Jr. is married to Dawn Zulueta, they had their wedding in 1997. Their marriage ceremony was held in New York, United States. His wife is an actress, host, and commercial model with whom he has two children, Jacobo Antonio and Ayisha Madlen. Lagdameo Jr. has no other wife apart from his marriage to his first wife Dawn Zulueta. The couple married when Lagdameo Jr. was 29 years. As of 2022, Antonio Lagdameo Jr and his first wife Zulueta are still married and are living a cool life with their children.
Antonio Lagdameo Jr. net worth
How much is Antonio Lagdameo Jr. worth? Antonio Lagdameo Jr. net worth is estimated at around $50 million. His main source of income is from his career as a politician and businessman. Lagdameo Jr. salary per month with other career earnings are over $5 million annually. His successful career has earned him some luxurious lifestyles and some fancy car trips. He is one of the richest and influential people in the Philippines.