35 YEARS OF BUILDING TRUST

The enduring spirit of solidarity took center stage during the DATEM 35th Anniversary Partnership Night held recently at the Grand Ballroom of Manila Marriott Hotel in Pasay City.

In a tribute to meaningful partnerships in a forward-looking industry, the event saw a coming together of some of the biggest players in the real estate industry, including DATEM’s subcontractors and suppliers, as well as its most trusted partners in government, the banking sector, academe, and media, to name a few.

To highlight the company’s thrust to champion sustainability and progressive nation-building, DATEM launched its new brand identity consistent with the company’s values of Integrity, Innovation, Excellence, and Malasakit.

**Cheers to 35 years and beyond! DATEM founders lead the ceremonial toast during the 35**^th anniversary Partnership Night at the Grand Ballroom of Manila Marriott Hotel in Pasay City. (L-R: Managing Director and COO Arch. Arnold P. De Asis, Chairman and CEO Engr. Levy Espiritu, President Engr. Morris S. Agoncillo, and Managing Director and Treasurer Engr. Lilit J. Tumbocon)

DATEM founders lead the ceremonial ribbon-cutting of the LIKHA Exhibit, which showcased a gallery of Filipino artistry. (L-R: Managing Director and Treasurer Engr. Lilit J. Tumbocon, President Engr. Morris S. Agoncillo, CEO Engr. Levy Espiritu, and Managing Director and COO Arch. **Arnold P. De Asis)**

**The LIKHA Exhibit highlights sustainability and the triumph of the Filipino ingenuity.**

***Guests take a closer look at masterpieces by Filipino artists.***

***Asia’s Got Talent Season 1 winner El Gamma Penumbra renders a skillful shadow play to interpret the evolution of DATEM.***

***The number ends with a grand reveal of DATEM’s new brand identity.***

DATEM Managing Director and COO Arch. Arnold P. De Asis explains the rationale behind the new DATEM logo. He notes, “At DATEM, we build beyond steel and lumber. We are committed to building strong and enduring relationships. This is exactly what the new logo embodies – our commitment to go above and beyond the needs of our partners.”

“At DATEM, we build beyond steel and lumber. We are committed to building strong and enduring relationships.”

To further highlight the company’s tradition of trust, DATEM also gave a well-deserved tribute to companies who have been the company’s loyal partners from 15 to 32 years.

**DATEM Management Committee Arch. Lesley E. Villanueva (extreme right), Engr. Joan F. Lozada (2nd from right), Rina A. Vivas (2**^nd from right), and Engr. Frizan B. Bartolome (extreme right) present certificates of appreciation to DATEM partners for the last 15 to 19 years.

**Partners for 20 to 24 years receive their recognition from DATEM ManCom.**

**Mr. Rey Co of Matimpro Sales receives the certificate of appreciation for being a loyal partner of DATEM for 25 years.**

**Woffel Enterprises, represented by Engr. Jouenron DP. Javier, is recognized for its partnership with DATEM that has spanned 32 years.**

In his closing remarks, DATEM Chairman and CEO Engr. Levy V. Espiritu underlined the importance of trust and confidence, and how these values contributed to the growth of the company and the construction industry as a whole.

Engr. Espiritu noted, “When we first established DATEM, our goal was to make a difference in the construction industry through innovation and technology. We endured a lot of storms, but we were able to keep our heads above water. Thank you for everything you have contributed to our journey so far and to our story going forward.”

“We endured a lot of storms, but we were able to keep our heads above water.” – Engr. Levy Espiritu

An entertaining set of timeless hits and originals by the OPM Hitmen, composed of Renz Verano, Chad Borja, Richard Reynoso, and Rannie Raymundo, capped the night.