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Manila, Philippines, November 3 2025 — Denovia Labs today 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.

The announcement comes as Resident Holdings continues to expand its portfolio and international relationships, positioning the firm as a bridge between global innovation and Philippine market needs.(The Manila Times) “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.”

About Denovia Labs 

Denovia Labs develops practical plastic upcycling systems that help communities and companies transform hard-to-recycle waste into valuable materials. The company designs deployable machines, paired with training and service programs, to enable scalable circular economy solutions.

About Resident Holdings

Resident Holdings is an investment and development platform founded by Robbie Antonio. The firm operates across real estate, brands, technology, and lifestyle ventures, and partners with global companies to establish and scale offerings in the Philippines and beyond. (robbie-antonio.com)

 

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Source: https://manilastandard.net/spotlight/314663910/denovia-labs-and-resident-holdings-announce-partnership-to-tackle-plastic-waste-in-the-philippines.html

Entrepreneur and art patron Robbie Antonio, through Resident Branding [info@residentbranding.com], is bringing a groundbreaking European art technology platform to the Philippine market. The collaboration, now in its planning stages, expects to grant exclusive rights to Resident Holdings [info@residentholdings.com] for the showcasing and distribution of its unique pieces in the country.

Early plans are for the collection to be showcased at a grand debut to be held at the prestigious Antonio Gallery.

 

Redefining art accessibility

This European art firm specializes in the creation of high-rendered, limited-edition prints of iconic masterpieces curated from the world’s most celebrated cultural institutions, including the Musée d’Orsay. The upcoming Philippine collection will feature limited editions of art pieces with the likes of Vincent Van Gogh, Claude Monet, René Magritte, Paul Cezanne, Henri Matisse, and Auguste Renoir, allowing Filipino collectors to experience these timeless works in unprecedented quality and depth.

At the forefront of art technology, the company utilizes its Hi-Rnd© scanning and printing process, a revolutionary method that meticulously captures the three-dimensional texture, color depth, and actual brushstrokes of original paintings. This results in reproductions that offer an unparalleled level of fidelity, bringing the tangible experience of a museum masterwork into a collector’s home, complete with a certificate of authenticity. The initiative is rooted in supporting cultural preservation through collaborations with leading museum partners.

 

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Source: https://manilastandard.net/spotlight/314657457/robbie-antonio-lines-up-to-bring-high-rendered-museum-masterpieces-to-the-philippines.html

 

 

 

Resident Holdings, an investment and development platform founded by Robbie Antonio that holds exclusivity in the Philippines while also bringing in promising companies from other countries, is exploring a potential strategic collaboration with Spirit Advisors LLC, a leading financial advisory firm specializing in guiding companies through U.S. IPOs and international expansion.

Complementary global strengths

Founded in 20xx with a mission to bridge industries and ideas across borders, Resident Holdings operates across real estate, consumer brands, technology, and lifestyle ventures, continuously identifying opportunities to connect visionary concepts with global markets. Antonio, known for his high-profile partnerships and innovative developments, exclusively focuses on Philippine deals, positioning Resident Holdings as a catalyst for cross-border growth and investment.

Spirit Advisors LLC, established in 2017 and headquartered in New York with offices in Tokyo and Orlando, has built a strong reputation in financial advisory and cross-border investment. The firm has successfully guided about 12 Asian companies to go public via direct listings (not via SPACs) on U.S. stock exchanges, providing access to global investors and unlocking higher valuations. Led by CEO Robert Yu, a Harvard-trained economist, Spirit Advisors offers a comprehensive range of services, including IPO advisory, financial strategy, and post-listing investor relations. According to Yu: “Our mission has always been to bridge innovative companies with international capital and the right strategies for success. Partnering with Resident Holdings’ global platform would be a powerful way to extend that mission.”

Strategic collaboration and forward-looking potential

The potential collaboration aims to combine Resident Holdings’ global network and multi-sector expertise with Spirit Advisors’ capital market capabilities. Together, the companies envision creating new pathways for ambitious businesses to access international investors, achieve higher valuations through U.S. capital markets, expand globally, and secure growth-stage fundraising opportunities.

 

 

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Source: https://manilastandard.net/spotlight/314650896/resident-holdings-and-spirit-advisors-explore-strategic-collaboration-to-unlock-global-capital-market-opportunities.html

 

By Manila Standard Business

Philippine Ambassador-at-large Jose Eduardo Antonio, together with his wife Hilda Antonio and son Robbie Antonio, joined world leaders, dignitaries and close friends of the Trump family at the inauguration of Donald Trump as the 47th president of the United States.

Coming off the New Year’s celebration at Mar-a-Lago – often referred to as the ‘Second White House’ – the Antonio family attended a series of exclusive inaugural events, including the prestigious inaugural ball where President Trump and the First Lady made their traditional dance.

Antonio, appointed by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. as the Philippines’ Special Envoy with a global scope, engaged in high-level discussions with key world officials and business leaders centered on promoting foreign investments in the Philippines and exploring new avenues for bilateral trade.

“We are entering a pivotal era in global trade, where the U.S.-Philippine relationship holds immense potential,” Antonio said.

“As the U.S. leads in this new technological age, the Philippines brings to the table a vibrant innovation community and a young, tech-savvy workforce already now engaged in higher-value industries. Strengthening these ties will not only drive mutual economic growth but also create new opportunities for the Filipino people in the global marketplace,” he said.

The Antonios and the Trumps have been long-time friends and business partners. For Robbie Antonio, who originally brought the Trump business relationship and the families together, this marked his sixth attendance at the Mar-a-lago New Year’s event with the U.S. First Family and second U.S. presidential inauguration – first for the 45th, and now for the 47th President of the United States.

Speaking about the family’s attendance, Robbie Antonio said: “Our family has cherished a long-standing friendship with the Trumps, and being present at this historic moment was both a personal honor and a reflection of the strong ties.”

 

“As Special Envoy, I have always prioritized the Philippines in every diplomatic conversation. From my role as Special Trade Envoy to China in 2005 to my appointment as Special Envoy to the United States in 2016, my mission has remained clear—creating opportunities that benefit the Filipino people,” said Ambassador Antonio

With a distinguished diplomatic career spanning multiple administrations, Ambassador Antonio has long been the country’s trusted representative in critical trade discussions. He served as the Philippines’ Special Trade Envoy to China in 2005 during the Arroyo administration, followed by his appointment as Special Envoy to the United States in 2016 under President Duterte during President Trump’s first term.

Source: https://manilastandard.net/business/314557943/antonio-family-invited-to-president-trumps-inauguration.html