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Our Reputation

DATEM is built on a tradition of excellence and commitment. This very tradition has earned for the company a strong network of partnerships with the industry’s most esteemed players. Here’s what clients and partners have to say:

Stephen Reilly

"The projects that we have undertaken with DATEM have been, to a degree, extraordinary. The safety record has been outstanding . . . I like that DATEM brings problems to the table, will discuss them, and will find a way through them to the benefit of all. And ultimately, to create a fantastic product. "

Stephen Reilly
COO and Executive VP
Travellers International Hotel Group, Inc.
January 2019

Arch. Carmelo “Meloy” T. Casas

"I can’t elaborate enough the value of teamwork. DATEM’s commitment to collaborate, co-create and has helped us achieve our common goals."

Arch. Carmelo “Meloy” T. Casas
Managing Partner
Casas + Architects, Inc.
January 2019

Carlos “Charlie” S. Rufino

"Always, we have a very excellent relationship with Levy Espiritu, and it cascaded down to his project teams. Having a good relationship makes things move very fast. We’re happy that the project was built on time, on schedule, on budget."

Carlos “Charlie” S. Rufino
Chief Executive Officer
The Net Group
December 2018

Arch. Abelardo “Jojo” M. Tolentino, Jr.

"We really enjoy working with DATEM. First of all, we share a lot of values . . . Both of us prefer to be low-key but we would like to be a progressive firm. And we’d like to always push for excellence. That is why all of these collaborations have been successful. We build on theses successes as we do more projects together. "

Arch. Abelardo “Jojo” M. Tolentino, Jr.
President and CEO
Aidea Philippines, Inc.
December 2018

Engr. Jojo CS. Aligaen

"We [learned about DATEM’s] openness to innovation, to sustainability initiatives, and most importantly, [they have] the right mindset to do just this – to innovate. They’re open to correction [and] they have the right attitude. "

Engr. Jojo CS. Aligaen
Construction Management Head, Real Estate Division
Ortigas & Company, Limited Partnership
December 2018

Emmanuel “Manny” Arce

"We are very satisfied working with DATEM because they fulfill our expectations regarding the quality, cost, and also the safety of the project . . . DATEM helped us provide the best value to our consumers without compromising standards. That is what accountability means – a level of honesty that is unfaltering. "

Emmanuel “Manny” Arce
Vice-President for Project Management
Robinsons Land Corporation
December 2018

Atty. Cirilo P. Noel

"We also believe that the enduring passion of the company’s leaders will lead to even more significant milestones in the future."

Atty. Cirilo P. Noel
Chairman and Managing Partner
SyCip Gorres Velayo & Co.
March 2014

Architect Lawrence Ong

"We had to look for quality partners who could deliver that dream for us."

Architect Lawrence Ong
Sr. Executive Officer
United Laboratories, Inc.
March 2014

Angela De Villa-Lacson

"We have topped-off the towers of Arya on time, and this was achieved with such precision timing, environment-friendly practices, and visible neatness and cleanliness not seen in any other construction site."

Angela De Villa-Lacson
President and CEO
ArthaLand Corporation
March 2014

Jeffrey D.Y. Campos

"We are very honored that DATEM took care of our business."

Jeffrey D.Y. Campos
President and Chairman
Greenfield Development Corporation
March 2014

Manny A. Blas

"Our experience with DATEM as the partner in building The Mind Museum was excellent."

Manny A. Blas
Managing Director
Bonifacio Art Foundation, Inc.
March 2014