Dennis Valdes

Macondray Plastics, Inc., (MRAY) was originally incorporated on November 19, 1990 by Pioneer Ventures, Inc. as Agro Plastics, Inc. Until 1994, Agro Plastics' sole business was to supply the requirements of the Lapanday Group's banana plantations. In March 1995, Agro Plastics, Inc. was acquired by Macondray & Co., Inc. and was subsequently renamed Macondray Plastics, Inc. During that year, MRAY implemented a major expansion program which involved the construction of a modern manufacturing facility in Panacan, the acquisition of machinery and equipment, and the addition of a twine production line. In 1997, MRAY embarked on a program to reduce its total dependence on the banana industry by further expanding its customer base to commercial/industrial accounts. A new 'triple-use' blown film machine was commissioned together with a six-color flexographic printing machine. With these machines, MRAY acquired the capability to serve the requirements of commercial/industrial companies engaged in the poultry business and export of fresh tuna and desiccated coconut, among others. In November 2000, MRAY became the first Davao-based, Davao-oriented company to list in the Philippine Stock Exchange.

The NutraSweet Co. manufactures and distributes sweetener products. The company was founded in 1965 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL

Alphaland Corp. engages in the development of real estate properties. Its portfolio includes projects such as Alphaland Southgate, Balesin Island Club, The City Club, Aegle Wellness Center, and The Alpha Suites. The company was founded on November 19, 1990 and is headquartered in Makati City, Philippines.

The Philippine Daily Inquirer, Inc. is a daily newspaper founded in 1985 that provides "balanced news, fearless views" to its readers. The private company is based in Makati City, Philippines. The newspaper is committed to delivering the truth to the Filipino people and is unafraid to stand up against repression. The Filipino company has been in operation for 35 years and has a team of 106 journalists, with a reach of 2,046,324. The Philippine Daily Inquirer is also involved in various corporate social responsibility initiatives, including supporting victims of natural disasters and promoting healthy lifestyles. The CEO of the company is Alexandra P. Romualdez.

Newspaper Paraphernalia, Inc. trades and manufactures printing chemicals and printing needs. Its products include coldset inks, paper, house paints, and printing chemicals. The company is headquartered in Makati City, Philippines.