Joseph Calata Claims that Calata Corporation is not Under Investigation

Rumors, issues and scandals can be heard everywhere we go, especially when it comes to celebrities, politician, actors and any famous icon. They would be over the news; on social medias, radio and television.  The rumors themselves, however, are not the killer of reputation, but those who comments and spreads them with little knowledge about it in the first place. Most, if not all, celebrities would suffer with issues that would jeopardize their reputation, whether the issues are fake or not, eventually.

In the case of the young billionaire, Joseph Calata, his corporation is allegedly investigated due to rumors of stock manipulation. Eastern Samar Representative Ben Evardone was the one who made the appeal about the surprising movements in the shares of the company, which the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) answered at once.

The stock shares of the corporation reached P24 per share, which started from P7.50; this was the reason of the corporation's high peaked market cap of P4:3B. Although, at some point of the trading days, the company's share fell almost 26 percent (P5.65 each) and went down as much as 32 percent earlier in the session. These volatile stock swings led to the accusations of stock manipulation within the company.

According to Jose Fabella, Calata Corporation's Corporate Secretary, it was Joseph Calata, the corporation's chairman and president, himself who called and requested the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) to inspect the unusual movements of stocks. The young CEO confirmed this in an interview with ANC.

Joseph Calata asserts that his company is not under investigation as it is the shares and the shareholders that are involved in the said issue. He stated that what happens within the buying and selling in the trades by other shareholders is already beyond his control and if the company itself was under investigation, they would have been notified. Because of the price manipulation scandal, Calata admits that it affected some of the plans he had made for the company.

"Medyo nakaapekto siya, pero sana nga maintindihan ng mga tao na 'yung iniinvestigate ay 'yung mga trades and 'yung mga nag-trade ng Calata. [It (the scandal) affected the company, but I hope the people would understand that the ones being investigated are the trades and the traders of Calata]" says Calata in his ANC interview.

Scandals like this one should be dealt with carefully and the facts should be stated clearly. Those who are only spectators of controversial issues should make sure they have heard all the sides of the story before they comment or spread them. Although the price manipulation scandal can be confusing at the beginning, after Calata Corporation's board have said their piece, it goes to show that their company itself was not under investigation at all.


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Joseph Calata Featured His Flair for Fashion and Marketing

Handsome, smart and the youngest billionaire in the Philippines, Joseph Calata is any girl's ideal man. They say that he has a striking resemblance to Robert Pattinson, the actor who portrayed Edward Cullen in the Twilight Saga, which is why he is sometimes cornered by fan girls for an autograph for being the said star's look-alike, and not for being a tycoon. He shows how dashing he is with his well-coiffed hairdo, three-piece suits and pointed designer shoes as he showcased his company through the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE).

Who would have thought that the trading hall of PSE could be a runway for fashion models? Nobody has seen that happen until May 23, when Calata Corporation began selling its shares to the public by means of a fashion show entitled "Agri-couture." It showed not only Joseph Calata's flair for fashion and marketing, but also how broad the young CEO thinks.

The total shares that were traded on the opening day were 1.675 million while shares valued were P95.12M. On May 23 alone, the company gained a market cap of P2.77 billion since the share totaled to a jaw-dropping 360.11M.

Robby Carmona directed "Agri-couture" which featured creations made of agricultural products, some of which is a strapless green gown in Pina-Jusi material by Paul Quiones with matching sleeves made in Capiz while the hablon material was created by Eric de los Santos.  Mitch Dulce made an abaca crown hat while a clutch bag made of bamboo, wood and leather was created by Aranaz and a bamboo neckpiece with crystals and tassels by Adante Leyesa.  Other fabulous creations were made by Carol Cuasay, John Herrera and Religioso.

The muse for the event was none other than the gorgeous Georgina Wilson who strutted on the runway with a tube serpetina gown in Pina-Jusi with crystal beads and embroidery by Frederick Peralta and a matching sleeveless barong by Gerry Katigbak.

Calata Corporation has been listed among the top 1000 corporations in the Philippines thanks to Joseph Calata's perseverance. The 31-year-old surely has more tricks up his sleeves in order to accomplish the objectives he has planned for his company.

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Joseph Calata Presents “Agri-Couture”

Sporting a well-coiffed hairdo with three-piece suits and pointed designer shoes, Joseph "Josh" Calata shows that he does not only have flair for marketing, but also for fashion. He is said to bear a striking resemblance of Robert Pattinson, the actor who played Edward Cullen in Twilight. At times, he is cornered by fan girls for an autograph for being the Twilight star's look-alike and not for him being a tycoon.

On May 23, Calata Corporation began selling its shares to the public through the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE). Calata's board of directors was there and so were fashion models who strutted on the trading floor of PSE before the trading board.

"Agri-couture" is the first ever agricultural fashion show and the first for the PSE in terms of showcasing an IPO.  It was directed by Robby Carmona and featured clothing made of agricultural products which were designed by Frederick Peralta, Mich Dulce, Eric de los Santos, John Herrera, Paul Quinones, Gerry Katigbak, Carol Cuasay, Adante Leyesa, Aranaz and Religioso.

The beautiful Georgina Wilson was the muse for the event as she walked and posed on the "runway" wearing a tube serpetina gown in Pina-Jusi with crystal beads and embroidery by Frederick Peralta and a matching sleeveless barong by Gerry Katigbak.

Calata sold 10% of the company with P7.70 per share. The total shares that were traded on the opening day was 1.675 million as shares valued were at P95.12M. Calata Corporation gained an astounding share of 360.11M, giving the company a market cap of P2.77 billion on May 23 alone.

Among the fabulous creations included in the fashion show is a strapless green gown in Pina-Jusi material by Paul Quiones with matching sleeves that were made in Capiz while the hablon material was by Eric de los Santos. There was also an abaca crown hat by Mitch Dulce, a clutch bag made of bamboo, wood and leather by Aranaz and a bamboo neckpiece with crystals and vintage tassels by Adante Leyesa.

Joseph Calata has been responsible for bringing Calata Corporation among the top 1000 corporations in the Philippines and with unique and fresh ideas like this one, the company is sure to climb high peaks in the future.

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Joseph Calata on Investing in Agriculture

After prospering his business, Joseph Calata, one of the youngest entrepreneurs, already made a big name in his industry at 30 years old. The million-peso revenue worth industry started out as a small industry of feeds, fertilizers, and agricultural products distribution in Plaridel, Bulacan.

Climbing to the top was never easy for this young millionaire as he worked his way up a step at a time. In 2001, he joined the family business which was then named J. Melvin, as a clerk. He took over the highest post in the company after proving that he deserves the post. The successful entrepreneur, owing it to his background in financial management, decided to increase the distribution of goods to Central Luzon and Pangasinan.

Joseph Calata thought of integrating technology and research in agriculture, and led the company to a higher level. Before the company's revenues rose to P1.6 billion in 2008, it has already grown to P806 million and P1.08 billion by 2007. He was pronounced the country's youngest CEO in 2009, after the company reached P1.8 billion revenues, which was featured in BizNews Asia and Business World's Top 1000 Corporations. High-efficiency poultry farming, private airplane leasing, and trucking are the other industries ventured by the corporation. At present, it employs 200 workers.

The empowerment of the agricultural sector, according to him, in an interview with People Asia Magazine in March 2011, is a good investment. "While it may not be the most alluring of sectors for businessmen, I believe agriculture holds great potential to boost the Philippine economy," he said, who has always shown enthusiasm in every venture he makes for the development of agricultural sector of the Philippines.

The seemingly smooth-sailing life and business of Joseph Calata went on the rocks after controversies following his appointment at a government post. Controversies came after critics pointed out his incompetency for the position. Controversies ended after he was relieved from the post during President Benigno Aquino III's presidency.

Joseph Calata has always been an advocate of boosting the Philippine economy through investing on the agricultural sector.
-Alison Ward

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Joseph Calata: A Model For Corporate Success

Joseph Calata: Revolutionizing The Agricultural Community With Technology

The largest and most popular distributor of agricultural chemicals, feeds, fertilizers and other agricultural products of the Philippines is Calata Corporation. Joseph Calata, took over the once mom-and-pop business and revolutionized it by tuning its operations automated. By utilizing the much needed computer technology, the distributor reaped in a huge P1.8 billion revenue in 2009 and 2010.

The revenue during these years is nine times more the year Joseph Calata took over management back in 2003 where revenue was seen at P200 million. In the earlier years, the young businessman was a clerk in his parents' company. He was able to maneuver his way in to management by computerizing their systems. By changing the management operations and tightening credit and collection, he was able to make greater sales.

The corporation is part of the top one thousand of the country's companies and is part of the fastest networks of distribution in the industry today. The corporation, which was formerly known as Planters Choice Agro Products, is now the exclusive distributor of some world renowned chemicals, fertilizers and feeds in the Philippines. The company, which was built and is based in Bulacan, still aims to expand its horizons and open up more opportunities for people across the nation.

With a greater and more efficient system as well as better advertising and marketing campaigns, Calata Corporation was able to see better days. The corporation is now the biggest agriculture product distributor in the Philippines today and it is still widely growing. Starting from a small office staff to now employing over two hundred people, Calata Corporation is definitely a company which is still on the rise. The aim now is to expand and build more stores nationwide.

Not only is he helping the world of agriculture in the Philippines, but Joseph Calata is able to fight the unemployment rates and open up jobs for a great number. This young businessman is not afraid to get his hands dirty as he will readily visit fields to check up on farmers. He is always ready to grow his business in terms of sales and come up with ways to make these more sustainable.

Calata Corporation will soon see more stores nationwide and will cater to more farmers. These wholesome products are proudly preferred by farmers and breeders across the nation. Besides the sales in agriculture from the feeds and other products, the young businessman also takes part in growing and feeding which adds to the corporations overall revenue. The projects do not end here for the Calatas as their business is still looking to a much better tomorrow.

The company known as Calata Corporation was once a mom-and-pop business which held a small office staff in Bulacan. After being taken over and revolutionized by son, Joseph Calata, the corporation took a turn for the better and started reaping in revenue and seeing numbers as high as P1.8 billion. Now, the once family-run business is the largest distributor of agricultural products in the Philippines and is still vastly growing today.
-Alison Ward


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Joseph Calata: Automating The System

The young businessman, Joseph Calata, is the individual who is responsible for bringing technology and research to agriculture and the farming community. At the young age of thirty, the chairman and CEO of Calata Corporation, a family business in Bulacan, has built an empire for himself and his family. The well-known distributor rang in a revenue of P1.8 billion last 2009 and 2010.

Young Calata took part in the family business back in 2001 where he introduced technology to the system. He managed to computerize the operations and tighten their credit and collections. Doing this turned out for the better in terms of networking with agriculture suppliers and farmers. After a few years, and after taking over the family business, he started reaping in the cash.

It is said that Joseph Calata, the city slicker, has no problem getting his polished leather shoes dirty just to check up on farmers in the fields. He seemingly effortlessly makes his sales in agrochemicals, fertilizers and other products which are used in farming. Beyond this, it is his aim to go bigger and aim for nationwide sales. This is something that seems highly possible for the determined individual.

It is no surprise that the young businessman turned a mom-and-pop business in to the largest distributor of agriculture products in the nation. Turning the company operations automated was a very smart move. He knew that he could gain more sales and better organize the company by utilizing the technology around him.

By rigorously developing a sales and marketing program that was better equipped for this fast-paced world, Joseph Calata was able to keep up with the times. What put the business ahead was creating a technology based system of operation. By making it possible in creating a system which is more efficient, the company is now able to expand and employ more staff, growing the country's economic productivity. This type of move is what had made Calata Corp grow in terms of business.

Calata Corporation is now a business which proudly employs over 200 people. Th company opens up to a lot of people, giving individuals more opportunities for employment, and helping farmers across the nation. The young businessman now proudly takes part in investments outside the agriculture business, yet still has his game in his roots.

The agriculture products distribution company, Calata Corporation was once a mom-and-pop run business before the young business tycoon, Joseph Calata, took over. He started out as a clerk in 2001 when he began automating the system of operating within the company and from there it was history. This smart move made the small business in to the largest distributor of agriculture products in the nation today. The company is still vastly growing and reaping in the revenue, thanks to young Jos.
-Alison Ward

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