Ginga Agrifood Manufacturing Ent. Inc is a family-owned company that was built and created by our CEO, Ms. Lota Lazarte-Manalo. It was 2005 when she attended a baking class however she became more interested and curious when she learned about the "salabat" making class in the other room. From there, she made this business and gained a lot of support from her family and friends. As of now, Ginga Agrifood has almost 100 employees.
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LOTA LAZARTE - MANALO
CEO and President
Ginga Agrifood was founded in 2005 with the support of her family, driven by her passion for crafting authentic ginger brew, or salabat. This dedication became the foundation of the company’s success. Beyond creating quality beverages, one of her core goals is to provide meaningful livelihood opportunities for the people of Lobo and the surrounding community.
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JASTINNE LAZARTE-NATSUME
Chief Production Officer
She brings extensive experience from her years managing within a restaurant service group in Japan. For the past two years, she has successfully led operations as the Manager of Ginga Café, ensuring exceptional service, smooth daily operations, and strong team performance.
CHARISSE MALAZARTE
Chief Operations Officer
She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Management Accounting from the University of San Carlos in Cebu. She began her career as a Marketing Officer at one of the Philippines’ most trusted banks, where she worked for six years. She then moved to Singapore to serve as a Project Coordinator in the oil and gas industry before joining Ginga Agrifood as Operations Manager.
DAVE LYNDON MALAZARTE
Chief Finance Officer
He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy and began his career at one of the Philippines’ most trusted banks, where he worked for eight years. He then joined a company specializing in trains and aircraft, gaining two more years of valuable experience. This strong foundation led him to a successful eight-year tenure as a Project Coordinator in Singapore.
LUCITA LAZARTE
Branch Head, Cebu
She is a dedicated social worker and currently the Barangay Captain in Brgy. Pari-an, Cebu City. She oversees and manages the overall operations, sales, logistics, and inventory of the Cebu branch, ensuring smooth performance and strong community alignment.
JORIEL CUREG
Plant Head
He has extensive experience managing Ginga Agrifood’s central warehouse operations for several years. He oversees the entire plant—covering production, warehousing, packing, and overall operational flow—ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and smooth day-to-day performance across all departments.
MARK ANGELO POTENTE
Sales and Marketing Head
A graduate of Centro Escolar University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Management, major in Marketing Management, Mark graduated Cum Laude and received the Silver Leadership Award, having also served as Student Council President. With 16 years of marketing experience across retail, banking, digital marketing agency (US-based) and manufacturing, he specializes in branding and digital marketing and brings five years of experience with Ginga.
GENDI QUINTANA
HR and Admin Manager
With a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, Gendi has built a career in Human Resources and Administration across various industries. Bringing over a decade of HR experience since 2015, including seven years with Ginga, she contributes valuable expertise in people management and administrative operations.
ARMANDO BAS
Warehouse and Logistics Manager
With six years at Ginga, Armando has progressed from Sales Coordinator to Supervisor and now serves as Warehouse and Logistics Manager. His career journey reflects his professional growth and commitment to the company, while he continues to expand his business knowledge through his ongoing Master’s studies in Business and Administration Management.
BHEA ANN DRIZ
Production Manager
A Bachelor of Science in Information Technology graduate, she began her professional career in the IT industry before transitioning to food manufacturing. With 11 years of experience at Ginga, she has developed extensive expertise in production management and currently serves as the company’s Production Manager.
METRO MANILA TEAM
Head Office and Warehouse
The team behind Ginga’s business operations, ensuring that products reach the market efficiently and effectively. Comprising Accounting, Sales, Marketing, Human Resources, Warehouse, and Logistics, they work together to support business growth, streamline operations, and bring Ginga products closer to customers.
BATANGAS TEAM
Plant and Production
The team behind Ginga’s manufacturing operations, responsible for transforming raw materials into quality finished products. From preparation and production to packaging, they help ensure that every product meets the company’s standards for quality and consistency.
VISAYAS TEAM
Satellite Office and Distribution
The team behind Ginga’s operations in the Visayas, based in Pari-an, Cebu City. With a dedicated warehouse, administrative staff, and sales team, they ensure efficient product distribution, support regional business operations, and help bring Ginga products closer to customers across the Visayas.
