The Mondejar Group
The Mondejar Group represents the contemporary continuation of a multi-generational tradition shaped by enterprise, stewardship, and public life. Its foundations lie in the convergence of the Echavez-Mondejar and Polison-Dublas families, long associated with substantial estates, agricultural enterprise, cultivated resources, and enduring traditions of trade.
From this grounding in land and knowledge emerged a broader pattern of institutional stewardship. Before its present-day institutions took form, this tradition was expressed through landholding, cultivation, and civic responsibility, extending over time into education, media, culture, technology, estates, water systems, and philanthropy. Across generations, this presence has developed into an international footing carried across regions and disciplines.
This legacy continues through Mondejar Estates, reflecting an enduring relationship with land stewardship and property development in the Philippines and abroad.
Today, the Group brings together a number of specialised initiatives, guided by five enduring pillars. Knowledge reflects its commitment to education, media, and cultural learning. Culture extends through the arts, gatherings, travel, and residences. Innovation engages with advancing technologies and systems of security. Sustainability is expressed through land stewardship, water systems, and responsible resource management. Philanthropy continues a long-standing commitment to education, cultural preservation, and community life.
More than a collection of ventures, the Mondejar Group reflects continuity. It is an ecosystem shaped not only by growth, but by inheritance, responsibility, and a long-term view towards future generations.
Mission
To advance knowledge, culture, innovation, sustainability, and philanthropy through institutions and initiatives that connect people, ideas, and communities across generations and across borders.
Values
Institutional Stewardship
Building and sustaining initiatives designed to serve future generations with continuity, responsibility, and long-term vision.
Knowledge and Learning
Supporting education, research, media, and cultural transmission as foundations for individual and societal advancement.
Cultural Engagement
Encouraging dialogue between cultures through the arts, travel, storytelling, heritage, and international exchange.
Responsible Innovation
Advancing technology and new ideas with ethical responsibility, practical value, and awareness of long-term human impact.
Public Contribution
Linking enterprise with philanthropy, community support, and initiatives that create meaningful social benefit.
Legacy Timeline at a Glance
Pre-1945
The Echavez-Mondejar and Polison-Dublas families are associated with substantial estates and agricultural enterprise, reflecting an enduring tradition of land stewardship, cultivated resources, and civic standing.
1945
Printing and Public Discourse
Ret. Col. Manuel P. Mondejar establishes Mondejar Printing Press, beginning the family’s long role in communication, journalism, and public life.
1946–1999
Institutional Stewardship Expands
Activities extend across travel, security, hospitality, and education, including JE Mondejar Computer College and related enterprises.
2000–2007
International and Cultural Expansion
Expansion into international enterprise and culture, including the establishment of Mondejar Gallery in Switzerland.
2008–Present
The Mondejar Group Ecosystem
The legacy evolves into an integrated ecosystem spanning knowledge, culture, innovation, sustainability, and philanthropy.