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Former Finance Secretary Ambassador Edgardo Espiritu recently congratulated DATEM for its 40th anniversary.
In his message, the former finance secretary recognized DATEM’s contribution to the industry for laying opportunities and partnerships contributing to economic, social, and industrial growth.
Espiritu commended DATEM’s reputation as the “trusted builder” for its remarkable construction projects. “These structures provide shelter and conducive working conditions and have captured the eyes and hearts of many due to the character evoked and purpose attained by each building.”
Espiritu served as the Secretary of the Department of Finance in 1998, pushed for anti-corruption measures, and formulated policies that helped the country survive during the Asian Financial Crisis.
In 2020, the University of the Philippines (UP) honored Espiritu with the degree of Doctor of Laws honoris causa, the highest academic recognition given by the university to individuals with remarkable contributions in their fields.”
UP commended Espiritu “for his achievements and unimpeachable character in the areas of banking and finance, economics, public service, and entrepreneurship.”
“As you mark your 40th anniversary,” Espiritu added, “may you continuously build legacies that will help future generations look back on their heritage. Continue to collaborate with all sectors to reflect and innovate on ways to transcend standards and translate and erect them into impactful structures that will not only steer growth but will also deepen our sense of community for our nation’s solidarity and prosperity.”
Read his full message here:
In this age of dynamic infrastructure, innovation and technology, your contributions to the industry as a construction company have laid opportunities and partnerships contributing to economic, social, and industrial growth.
The changing landscape built by construction projects has provided a notable indication of our country’s development. The collective effort among developers, architects, engineers, workers, and contractors – all who have worked diligently and effectively TOGETHER, has cemented the progress we have today.
DATEM has earned its reputation as “Your Trusted Builder” due to the truly remarkable and sustainable structures you have built in the last four (4) decades. These structures provide shelter and conducive working conditions, and have captured the eyes and hearts of many due to the character evoked and purpose attained by each building. With this, I am honored to be part of DATEM as an institution, enhancing the lives of Filipinos and contributing to the development of the Philippines.
Thank you to all the partners who have been instrumental in DATEM’s journey to achieving this milestone. My sincerest thanks go to our clients, vendors, suppliers, subcontractors, and most importantly, the DATEM employees and management, for the continued support and confidence that molded DATEM’s history through the years. Moving forward, let us continue to build on the future together.
For DATEM, as you mark your 40th anniversary, may you continuously build legacies that will help future generations look back on their heritage. Continue to collaborate with all sectors to reflect and innovate on ways to transcend standards and translate and erect them into impactful structures that will not only steer growth but will also deepen our sense of community for our nation’s solidarity and prosperity.
Maraming Salamat.
Mabuhay!
Amb. Edgardo B. Espiritu
