Resident Branding OPC, led by CEO Robbie Antonio, has entered into a partnership with Todd English Philippines LLC to develop the Project – a chef-driven food concept that celebrates Filipino culture through elevated culinary innovation and global scalability.

The collaboration brings together Resident Branding’s operational expertise in the Philippine market with the culinary vision of acclaimed chef Todd English, whose international restaurant portfolio has shaped hospitality standards across the United States, Middle East, and Asia.

Todd English Philippines LLC – jointly owned by Chef Todd English and Michael Wainstein, a leading investor in culinary and lifestyle brands – will provide access to the Todd English brand, culinary framework, and the quality standards that define its global reputation.

A New Category: Fast-Premium Filipino Dining

Designed as a fast-premium food platform, the Project blends local heritage with chef-level precision and convenience. The concept is built around five culinary pillars:

• Filipino Heritage Selections – modern expressions of iconic Filipino dishes
• Todd English Signatures – such as steamed pastrami, handcrafted sandwiches, artisanal flatbreads
• Asian Regional Flavors – dumplings, siomai, Hainanese chicken, rice bowls
• Coffee & Boulangerie Corner – specialty brews, pastries, and freshly baked breads
• Grab & Go Market Essentials – convenience items aligned with premium culinary standards

Where possible, ingredients will be locally sourced to support Filipino farmers and promote sustainable supply-chain practices.

Executive Statements

“The Philippines has an incredibly rich culinary heritage, and I’m excited to be part of a concept that respects its traditions while embracing global technique,” said Chef Todd English. “This collaboration aims to elevate Filipino cuisine and make it part of everyday dining culture.”

“This partnership goes beyond the food—it’s about cultural identity and scalable economic potential,” said Michael Wainstein, a leading investor in culinary and lifestyle brands. “We believe the Philippines is ready for a chef-led platform that sets a new benchmark for Filipino cuisine across the Asian and global markets.”

“Our vision is to develop a modern, scalable brand that proudly showcases Filipino flavors to the world,” added Robbie Antonio, CEO of Resident Branding OPC. “Working with Todd English gives us the ability to merge global hospitality standards with local culture at the highest level.”

Scalability & Expansion Strategy

Initial locations will be launched across Metro Manila, with strategic expansion targeting airports, mixed-use developments, university districts, and hotel lobbies throughout Southeast Asia.

A joint management board will oversee menu curation, brand execution, design development, and operational standards.

Launch details and location announcements will be released in the coming months.

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Source: https://businessmirror.com.ph/2025/12/02/resident-branding-partners-with-world-renowned-chef-todd-english-to-launch-first-of-its-kind-filipino-inspired-culinary-platform-in-phl/

Denovia Labs announced a strategic partnership with Resident Holdings, led by entrepreneur Robbie Antonio, to distribute and deploy Denovia’s PL2 upcycling machine and future systems across the Philippines.

The collaboration will support rapid market entry and scale solutions that convert difficult plastic waste into high-value outputs that can reenter local supply chains.

The Philippines is among the world’s largest contributors of plastic entering the ocean, with analyses estimating the country accounts for roughly 36 percent of global river-borne plastic leakage. Studies also show the nation generates about 2.7 million tons of plastic waste annually, with a significant share leaking to waterways. These facts underline the urgency of scalable circular solutions that work in real-world conditions. (Reuters)

Under the agreement, Resident Holdings will serve as Denovia’s in-country partner for distribution, site development, and operational enablement. The company’s local network and experience across real estate, brands, and technology provide a strong platform for accelerating clean-tech deployment and working with municipalities, private operators, and industrial buyers. (robbie-antonio.com)

Creating economic and environmental value

“This partnership brings proven, modular upcycling systems closer to the communities that need them most,” said Nick Spina, Founder of Denovia Labs. “Resident Holdings understands how to navigate Philippine market dynamics, from site activation to commercial offtake, which will help us turn plastic waste into value at speed.”

Resident Holdings, founded by Robbie Antonio, is an investment and development platform active in the Philippines and internationally. Through its partnerships, the company helps promising technologies establish local presence and access growth capital. “We are committed to backing solutions that create economic and environmental value,” said Robbie Antonio. “By pairing Denovia’s technology with our on-the-ground execution, we aim to build a national model for plastic upcycling that supports jobs, industry, and cleaner coastlines.” (robbie-antonio.com)

The collaboration focuses first on piloting Denovia’s PL2 unit in priority locations, with expansion paths into industrial parks and aggregation hubs. Each deployment will emphasize local training, maintenance, and market linkages so output materials can be absorbed by existing manufacturers. The partners plan to work with public and private stakeholders to align feedstock sourcing, permitting, and offtake agreements, which are critical to durable circular ecosystems.

Beyond immediate deployments, Denovia and Resident Holdings will assess additional sites across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, prioritizing areas with high leakage risk and reliable logistics. The partnership framework is designed to scale as new machines are introduced, including larger-format systems for higher throughput and specialized configurations tailored to local feedstock.

Denovia Labs and Resident Holdings announce partnership to tackle plastic waste in PHL

The announcement comes as Resident Holdings continues to expand its portfolio and international relationships, positioning the firm as a bridge between global innovation and the Philippine market’s needs. “The problem is urgent, but the opportunity is real,” added Spina. “With the right partners and practical technology, we can convert plastic waste from an environmental liability into a local input for growth.”

Source: https://businessmirror.com.ph/2025/11/03/denovia-labs-and-resident-holdings-announce-partnership-to-tackle-plastic-waste-in-phl/

In a move set to redefine the creator economy in the Philippines, renowned brand curator and master collaborator, one of the top entrepreneurs in Asia, and who was once listed at the youngest person in Forbes Richest List in the Philippines, Robbie Antonio is poised to sign an exclusive marketing agreement with tech visionary Lucy Guo for her new company, Passes.

The partnership, to be managed under Antonio’s personal investment vehicle, Resident Holdings, will bring Passes’ innovative creator commerce platform to the Philippine market, empowering local creators with new ways to grow, monetize, and scale their businesses.

A meeting of minds: Lucy Guo and Robbie Antonio

The agreement is built on a friendship and mutual respect between two innovators. Lucy Guo, often hailed as the world’s youngest self-made female billionaire, made her mark as the co-founder of Scale AI, a groundbreaking artificial intelligence data-labeling company. She even surpassed Taylor Swift in achieving billionaire status at a younger age – a milestone that underscores her place among the most remarkable success stories of her generation. Guo’s latest venture, Passes, continues that trajectory – combining bold vision with practical tools to disrupt the creator economy and help creators transition from content makers into true entrepreneurs.

Introducing Passes

Passes is the first creator commerce company – a next-generation platform that empowers creators with the data, insights, and tools they need to take control of their businesses. Unlike traditional platforms that take a heavy cut of creator earnings, Passes is built to maximize creator ownership. Creators on Passes gain access to actionable data-driven insights to better understand their audiences and lower fees with instant payouts that let them keep around 90% of earnings. The platform also offers a comprehensive suite of tools, including pay-per-minute one-on-one calls, live streaming, personalized messaging, and exclusive e-commerce stores. In a bold move that underscores its commitment to creators, Passes also implemented a one-year zero-fee policy on its Shop feature as of August 26, allowing creators to retain 100% of their digital product sales – a stark contrast to industry norms where platforms take significant cuts. The platform is designed to help creators build a sustainable business and foster a direct, authentic relationship with their audience.

Partnership with Resident Holdings

The exclusive marketing agreement for the Philippines will be overseen by Robbie Antonio’s Resident Holdings which specializes in building businesses through strategic collaborations with a vast network of global personalities and celebrities.

Source: https://businessmirror.com.ph/2025/09/15/robbie-antonio-to-exclusively-market-passes-new-company-of-self-made-female-billionaire-lucy-guo/