ANFLOCOR celebrates 45th year with Anniversary Gala 2022
AFTER almost three years of prohibited mass gatherings and events due to the COVID-19 pandemic, ANFLOCOR comes back with a grand Anniversary Gala at the DusitD2 Davao Hotel last October 10, 2022. The Dusit Thani Ballroom was transformed into a sparkling, sapphire blue themed venue. The ANFLOCOR service awardees, along with the company’s principals and executives looked astonishing as they exhibited elegance in their formal evening attire.
The gala’s program began with a service (36 years). A brief part of message from the Chairperson of the the program was also shared with 4 ANFLO Group of Companies, Ms. ANFLOCOR retirees, who were also Maria Linda F. Lagdameo, that highlighted recognized. the theme of the event and the The venue was filled with smiles awardees: “ANFLOCOR has become and satisfaction as the sumptuous an epitome of resilience, of commitment, array of food, open mobile bar, and of success, all underscored by the serenade from Gap 69 band of one big family. You’re here because Muzic’s Kool created the perfect you’re part of a distinguished group combination of an ambience during of employees whose hard work, dedication, dinner time. and loyalty are recognized in Mr. Ricardo R. Floirendo, Vice all of this and more. Let tonight be a Chairman of The ANFLO Group of good example to our next generation Companies, had everyone in the audience of employees and allow yourselves inspired as he talked about the to become an inspiration to them so late patriarch of the Floirendo family they, too, can look forward to taking and founder of the business conglomerate, their place in ANFLOCOR history Don Antonio O. Floirendo, when the time comes.” Mr. Vincent Sr., his teachings and legacy to his R. Floirendo, President and CEO of employees. “What has always been Agri Group, DAI, SECURUS, and important to our founder is not only PITRADE, also sent his well wishes being bright or being well-educated. via a written message and expressed It’s integrity, loyalty, and what he used his appreciation for the loyalty and to always say, his favorite word: malasakit”. perseverance of the awardees. A ceremonial toast marked the
The opening dance number of the culmination of ANFLOCOR’s 45th JAZ Up Dance Crew took the centerstage founding anniversary events, when as they performed a jaw-dropping everyone raised a glass in honor of presentation. The audience was the company’s significant milestone. also treated to a surprise by selected The night ended in style, as ANFLOCOR service awardees, when every ANFLOCOR party had. People they showcased a traditional cotillion grooved to the music, enjoyed dance choreography to the tune of good fellowship, and celebrated the post-modern jukebox music that captivated company’s resilience as “One ANFLOCOR”. the hearts of their colleagues.
127 ANFLOCOR service awardees A Thanksgiving Mass was also were given plaques of recognition held earlier in the day at the Damosa and special tokens for their dedicated Diamond Tower. Fr. Rey T. Sabuero service and valued contribution from St. Francis of Assisi – Quasi to the company. Ms. Lilian Beatriz P. Parish ministered the Holy Eucharist Castillo, the SAVP of SSC Treasury, and the Rite of Blessing to the was commended as the ANFLOCOR ANFLOCOR service awardees in attendance, executive with the longest years of while each of the ANFLOCOR service (35 years) and Mr. Amador departments and the rest of the L. Maramara is the ANFLOCOR Damosa-based companies sponsored employee with the longest years of the offertory gifts.