Sia, a longtime executive within the group, steps into the vice chairman role as the company accelerates its push to Tier 1 status—a milestone that marks its transformation into a top-ranking, dominant corporation with strong national and international influence.
Ponferrada, a seasoned lawyer and corporate leader, brings deep expertise from his time as Alphaland president and general counsel of the RVO Group, along with a strong legal foundation as a former bar topnotcher.
Management’s view
“DoubleDragon expects 2025 to be the most significant year in its history since the DoubleDragon joint venture between myself and Tony Tan Caktiong came to life 13 years ago in 2012,” said Edgar “Injap” Sia II, the chair and CEO of DoubleDragon.
“As of now, DoubleDragon Corporation is one of the few companies in the Philippines with a footprint and significant investments all over Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, as far as Aparri in Luzon, and as far as Basilan, Cotabato, and Sultan Kudarat in Mindanao, bringing lasting economic progress to the countryside,” he said.
“As a committed and passionate Filipino entrepreneur, together with our hardworking team, the vision we set is carefully planned, deeply thought out, and we are set to continue the same intensity in execution,” he added.
Bar topnotcher
Ponferrada earned his Bachelor of Laws, cum laude, from the University of the Philippines in 2001 and a Bachelor of Science in Management (Honors Program), magna cum laude, with a Minor in Japanese Studies from Ateneo de Manila University in 1997.
He topped the 2001 Philippine Bar Examinations, ranking first nationwide. His appointment signals DoubleDragon’s strategic focus on governance and execution as it scales operations nationwide and globally.
The company sees 2025 as a defining moment, marking its shift from a fast-growing player to a dominant force in Philippine business.
Sia and co-chairman Tony Tan Caktiong remain at the helm, overseeing DoubleDragon’s rapid growth across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.
