Welcome to Ateneo Family Business Development Center (AFBDC)

Ateneo Family Business Development Center envisions itself as the leading resource for the strengthening of business families and the development of family businesses in the ASEAN region.

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LATEST ACTIVITY

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Family Business Owners' Competency Program - 3rd Run
18 April to 06 August 2022

Family Business Owners' Competency Program - 2nd Run

Family Business Owners' Competency Program - 1st Run

Family Business Seminar Series
November 18 to 27, 2019 / Ateneo de Manila University

Growing the Family Business: Empowering the Next Generation, a Philippine Family Business Conference
September 18, 2019 /  Isla Grandballroom, EDSA Shangri-La Hotel, Mandaluyong City

CUSTOMIZE FAMILY BUSINESS SEMINAR
​for the Farinas Family ​in Laoag, Ilocos Norte
​​July 3, 2019

Customized whole day family business seminar conducted by the Ateneo Family Business Development Center for the Fariñas family in Laoag, Ilocos Norte.
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​Mr Eric Fariñas, the father and founder of the Java Hotel, Laoag, Ilocos Norte. One of the Fariñas family business.

THE FAMILY BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT LEARNING PROGRAM
Sponsored by La Filipina Uy Gongco
​Group of Companies
April 3, 2019, Park Inn by Radisson, Davao City

This was organized and sponsored by
La Filipina Uy Gongco Corporation.
The morning session was given by Ms. Pilar Tolentino the Assistant Director of the Family Business Development Center (FBDC) about Managing the Dynamics and Professionalizing the Family Business.
In the afternoon, Mr. Ricky Mercado the Director of FBDC speaks about the Family Business Governance, Council and Constitution.

FAMILY BUSINESS SUCCESSION
PLANNING SEMINAR
April 24, 2019, Hiyas ng Bulacan Convention Center, Malolos Bulacan

Organized and sponsored by Dangal ng Bulacan Foundation Inc.
​ headed by Ms. Cristina Tuzon.
Mr. Ricky Mercado the Director of the Ateneo Family Business Development Center gave the talk on Family Business Dynamics, Family Business Governance, Council and Constitution.
​This was attended by about 40 participants.

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FAMILY BUSINESS SEMINAR SERIES
November 19 to December 3, 2018,
​Ateneo de Manila University

The Philippine Family Business Awards
April 14, 2018, Escaler Hall, Ateneo de Manila University

Ateneo Family Business Development Center in partnership with UnionBank of the Philippines,​ recognized the 10 business families in the first Family Business Awards.

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SUCCESSION PLANNING SEMINAR for
Bosch Automotive Aftermarket's
Premium Dealers' Meeting
May 18, 2018 at Conrad Hotel Manila

FROM SETTING UP TO STEPPING UP:
A FAMILY BUSINESS MANAGEMENT SERIES
March 15-16, 2018 at Widus Hotel and Casino, Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga

FBDC Private Engagement Services:

Crafting of the Family Constitution
Business Family Relationship & Teambuilding Facilitation
Strategy Management Services​

• Strategy Formulation
• Annual Strategy Review and Planning for Family Businesses

Human Resource Services

• Human Resource Policies
• Crafting of Job Descriptions
• Performance Management System​

Management Systems/ Business Process Improvement

• Improving Management Systems
• Systems, Organization, and People Management Audit

Family Business Articles:

Columns ALL IN THE FAMILY  
click here by Dr. Queena Lee-Chua                                              
Read more Family Business Articles   click here      

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FAMILY BUSINESS SEMINAR SERIES
​June 19 to 29, 2017

Joint undertaking of
​UnionBank of the Philippines and
​Ateneo Family Business Development Center,
April 18, 2017

UnionBank of the Philippines agrees to collaborate with Ateneo FBDC to implement the Program.  This Program will recognise the best family businesses that have done well in their businesses and keeping harmony in the family. Also the best practices in professionalizing their family businesses including their contribution to society will be part of their recognition. This is the first in the country to recognize family businesses.

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Family Business Seminar ​organized by
​San Fernando Electric Light & Power Co., Inc. (SFELAPCO)
April 4, 2017, Orchid Gardens, San Fernando Pampanga

Family Business Management Seminar/ February 14,2017
Azzurro Hotel, Balibago, Angeles City
in cooperation with Balibago Waterworks Systems, Inc.
​ and Balipure

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Family Business Management Seminar initiatedby La Filipina Group of Company
c/o Ms. Aileen Ongkauko

December 1, 2016,
​Green Sun Hotel Makati City

April 7, 2017
Amigo Terrace Hotel, Iloilo City

Videos 

Secrets of Successful Family Businesses by ANC ABS-CBN News

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