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Who We Are

We deliver sustainable value to our key stakeholders through innovation and excellence in engineering, construction, and project management.

We invest in people.

We provide innovative solutions for our partners and customers.

We practice world-class quality & ESH standards.

We build for a sustainable and regenerative future.

Mission and Vision

We forge collaborative pathways for a decarbonized and regenerative future.

We are the partner of choice for infrastructure and construction solutions in building a better Philippines and uplifting the quality of life of the Filipino.

We deliver sustainable value to our key stakeholders through innovation and excellence in engineering, construction, and project management.

Company Culture at First Balfour

In all aspects of our operations, systems, and practices, First Balfour seeks to uphold these principles to ensure reliable, timely, and effective delivery of services:

High performance and high engagement

Accountability and ownership

Transparency and integrity

Communication and collaboration

Strategic management and innovation

Lopez Values

At the heart of First Balfour’s operations are the Lopez Values that we aim to preserve as we continue to provide excellent service to stakeholders, and push for environmental sustainability and regeneration.

Pioneering entrepreneurial spirit

Envisioning possibilities and having the courage to make these a reality

Business excellence

Delivering results to gain and maintain leadership in the markets we serve

Unity

Upholding a strong shared identity based on a common vision, mutual respect, compassion, and accountability

Nationalism

Representing the country with pride and championing Filipino standards of excellence

Social justice

Striving to reduce social imbalances and inequalities whenever opportunities arise

Integrity

Fulfilling right and just actions based on the highest ethical and professional standards to maintain trust amongst the stakeholders we serve

Employee welfare and wellness

Uplifting the health of employees and their families while enhancing corporate productivity

Management

At First Balfour, we value collaboration by incorporating various capabilities systems to achieve excellence in all our projects and operations. With the help of these individuals, we are able to not only achieve our business goals and objectives, but also provide solutions that’ll help improve stakeholders’ lives.

Board of Directors

Federico R. Lopez

Federico R. Lopez

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

Francis Giles B. Puno

Francis Giles B. Puno

Vice Chairman

Anthony L. Fernandez

Anthony L. Fernandez

President and Chief Operating Officer

Anthony M. Mabasa

Anthony M. Mabasa

Director

Joaquin E. Quintos IV

Joaquin E. Quintos IV

Director

Benjamin R. Lopez

Director

Jose Valentin Pantangco, Jr.

Jose Valentin Pantangco, Jr.

Director

Emmanuel Antonio P. Singson

Emmanuel Antonio P. Singson

Director

Victor Emmanuel B. Santos Jr.

Victor Emmanuel B. Santos Jr.

Director

Rey G. Villar

Rey G. Villar

Director

Malcolm Lorimer

Malcolm Lorimer

Director

Executive Committee

Emmanuel Antonio P. Singson

Emmanuel Antonio P. Singson

Chairman

Anthony L. Fernandez

Anthony L. Fernandez

Member

Jose Valentin Pantangco, Jr.

Jose Valentin Pantangco, Jr.

Member

Rey G. Villar

Rey G. Villar

Member

Malcolm Lorimer

Malcolm Lorimer

Member

Senior Management

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Anthony L. Fernandez - President & Chief Operating Officer
Anthony L. Fernandez

Anthony L. Fernandez

President and Chief Operating Officer

Tito has over 30 years of business and management experience. He first joined First Balfour in 1995 as a Business Development executive and was later on appointed as President and Chief Operating Officer in 2007. His earlier career included senior roles at Mitsubishi Corporation, Metro Container Corporation, and MCCI Corporation. Tito currently serves as a Director of Therma Prime Well Services, MHE Demag (Philippines), and Philippine Domestic Construction Board. He was recently named as a Steward of the Council for Inclusive Capitalism (CIC). He was also appointed as the President of the Philippine Constructors Association Foundation (PCAF) in 2019 and previously held office as President of Philippine Constructors Association Inc. (PCA) in 2008 to 2009 and Philconstruct Events, Exhibitions, and Conferences Corp. (PEECC) in 2016 to 2018. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the De La Salle University and has completed executive programs at the Asian Institute of Management and IMD.

Anthony L. Fernandez

President and Chief Operating Officer

Jose Valentin Pantangco, Jr. - Deputy Chief Operating Officer
Jose Valentin Pantangco, Jr.

Jose Valentin Pantangco, Jr.

Deputy Chief Operating Officer

Joval has more than 25 years of experience in handling project and business development, business consultancy, and corporate planning in various organizations. Prior to joining First Balfour, he was the Vice President for Corporate Planning of First Philippine Holdings (FPH) where he also concurrently led business development and M&A-related activities to diversify growth. He was also the Chief Commercial Officer of First Philippine Industrial Park and a director of several other FPH subsidiaries. From 2007 to 2016, he was the Managing Director for Consultancy and Business Development of Changi Airports International where he led the overall global business development activities of the company. He completed his degree in Economics from Ateneo de Manila University in 1994 and his MBA from Harvard Business School in 2004.

Jose Valentin Pantangco, Jr.

Deputy Chief Operating Officer

Rey G. Villar - Executive Vice President Head of Industrial Projects Division
Rey G. Villar

Rey G. Villar

Executive Vice President
Head of Industrial Projects Division

Throughout his over 30 years with the company, Rey has taken on a succession of roles culminating in his appointment as Executive Vice President in 2013. Currently, he is responsible for leading the company’s Industrial Projects Division and overseeing construction support departments such as Project Planning and Monitoring, Quality Management, ESH, and Technical Services. Rey has a degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Far Eastern University.

Rey G. Villar

Executive Vice President
Managing Director for Construction Operations

Malcolm Lorimer - Executive Vice President Major Projects Division
Malcolm Lorimer

Malcolm Lorimer

Executive Vice President
Major Projects Division

Malcolm has more than 30 years of experience in the end-to-end project delivery in the Civil Engineering, Building, Rail Engineering, Electro-mechanical and Infrastructure Sectors. Prior to joining First Balfour, he was the Regional Commercial Director for the Middle East, Indian and Indonesian Businesses of Balfour Beatty and Parsons Brinckerhoff. He holds a degree in Quantity Surveying from the University of Northumbria in England as well as an MBA in Construction and Real Estate from Reading University in England. Malcolm is a Chartered Quantity Surveyor and a Fellow of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors. He currently leads the Major Projects Division of First Balfour and has been based in the Philippines since January 2017.

Malcolm Lorimer

Executive Vice President
Managing Director for Commercial Operations

Carlos Pedro C. Salonga - Senior Vice President Human Resources and Administration
Carlos Pedro C. Salonga

Carlos Pedro C. Salonga

Senior Vice President
Human Resources and Administration

Caloy has more than 25 years of experience in Human Resource Management and Organizational Development. He has led Strategic HR and organizational excellence in various Lopez Companies. Prior to joining the Lopez group, his exposure in various industries and institutions include the Department of Labor and Employment, Philippine Airlines, and Philacor. He joined First Balfour in February 2013. Caloy is a graduate of BS Psychology magna cum laude from the University of the Philippines and has a Master's degree in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from the Ateneo de Manila University. Among others, Caloy includes environmental sustainability and developing leaders as part of his advocacies.

Carlos Pedro C. Salonga

Senior Vice President
Human Resources and Administration

Jonathan C. Tansengco - Senior Vice President Finance
Jonathan C. Tansengco

Jonathan C. Tansengco

Senior Vice President
Finance

Butch joined First Balfour as CFO in August 2013. He was previously the Chief Financial Officer at First Philippine Electric Corporation. Prior to that, he was the Head of the Financial Advisory / Project Development Group of Investment & Capital Corporation of the Philippines. He graduated with a degree in Industrial Engineering from the University of the Philippines and has an MBA in Finance and Marketing from Columbia University.

Jonathan C. Tansengco

Senior Vice President
Finance | Strategic Investments

Vice President

Anna Romelyn R. Almario

Strategic Investments Division

Nelson R. Cartagena

Building Sector

Irwin A. Castro

Commercial Management Department

Edwin P. Constantino

Procurement and Materials
Management Department

Antony John Di Rosa

Rail Sector

Benjamin O. Dublin

Energy Sector

Humprey Levi T. Dy

T1 Rentals and T1 Transport

Edgardo R. Javier

Special Projects

Cecilia Pallarca-Pico

Legal and Contracts Department

Antonio S. Payumo

Strategic Investments Division | Business Development

Roderick Scott

Senior Project Manager

Joselito L. Vicente

Environment, Safety, and
Health Department

Ma. Theresa M. Villanueva

Deputy Chief Financial Officer

Assistant Vice President

Randolph Heinz R. Alegrado

Project Finance Officer

Manuel M. Andales

Senior Project Manager

Maria Victoria S. Aquino

Human Resources Department

Lucas Blanco

Senior Project Commercial Officer

Einstein O. Chiu

Concrete and Aggregates Division

Ruth Ann T. Co

Strategic Investments Division

Vicente M. de Lima II

Strategic and Business
Planning Department

Danilo B. Escarlan

Senior Project Manager

Jose R. Lagdan

Corporate Quality Department

Abigail S. Lavapie

Human Resources Department

Rex Malbacias

Senior Project Manager

Alfredo S. Maninang

Senior Project Manager

Noel C. Nicdao

Senior Project Manager

Raymond L. Orbase

Estimating Department

Suzy Lyn B. Salova

Finance Officer, T1 Rentals

Manuel Joram M. San Luis

Business Development

Roberto B. Santos, Jr.

Technical Services Department

Romeo P. Sison

Estimating Department

Clarisa G. Timog

Division Finance Officer

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