About Us
History
Trent Frankum and his partner, Jenny Tan, started Tan, Frankum & Associates, Inc. (TFA) in early 2011. The vision at the time was to establish a boutique, corporate real estate services provider that could adhere to the stringent standards and expectations of mulitinational clientele, while at the same time leveraging their strong relationships in the Philippines business community and knowledge of the local market to provide strategic development and investment advice across the different property sectors. In 2013, Kristine Tolentino, a former colleague of Trent’s at CBRE who had moved to McKinsey & Co. where she helped build the procurement group’s data analytics capability, joined Trent and Jenny at TFA. Since then, TFA has closed over 200 leasing transactions, and over 50 sale transactions. One of those leases was a 40,000 square meter transaction at Filinvest Cyberzone Manila Bay that qualifies as one of the top five largest office lease transactions (based on monetary value) ever in the Philippines. The following year, the trio successfully navigated a sealed bidding process to close a P2.3 billion (~USD40 million) commercial lot in Makati on behalf of Innoland Development Corporation (buyer) and Insular Life Assurance Company (seller). In 2015, a young bull of an agent named Vincent Palec joined the firm. Vince learned quickly, arrived early and stayed late, took the time to study the market and ask a lot questions, and networked tirelessly. In 2023, he stands as one of the premier tenant rep agents in the Philippines office market, and his star is still getting brighter.
The key people at TFA aren’t content with the status quo and are always continuously improving when the struggles of running a small company aren’t interfering with their craft. Trent passed CFA Charterholder Level 1 before realizing that the Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) was more relatable to his passion for real estate, and in 2014 he became the first CCIM member in the Philippines. Kristine went to UP law school and passed the bar in 2022. Meanwhile, Vince’s pursuit of a commercial real estate certification is well underway and his travels to the U.S. for it will be a rewarding and highly applicable experience in the near future.
What We Do
Our Global CORFAC Network
ONE ORGANIZATION. UNLIMITED REACH.
CORFAC International is a global network comprised of privately held entrepreneurial commercial real estate firms with expertise in office, industrial and retail brokerage, tenant and landlord representation, investment sales, multifamily, self-storage, acquisitions and dispositions, property management and corporate services. Our members frequently collaborate across markets to offer unmatched service to clients and provide top-level commercial real estate advisory expertise. Firm principals are involved in every transaction, adding value and best-in-class service to each client interaction.
CORFAC offices collectively close an average of 10,000 lease and sales transactions valued in excess of $10 billion annually, totaling 750 million square feet closed and managed worldwide.
Market Knowledge & Proven Track Record
| International Airlines Services (IAS) | Tenant Representation | Wilcon I.T. Hub, Makati City |
| Pepsi-Cola Products Philippines, Inc. | Headquarters Relocation | Northgate Cyberzone, Muntinlupa City |
| MC Home Depot | Tenant Representation | Uptown Parade, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig |
| Innoland Development Corp. / Insular Life Assurance Corp. | Investment Advisory & Development Consultancy | Malugay Street, Makati City |
Affiliations and Certifications
Professionals
Jenny Tan
President
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Trent Frankum
Managing Director
Trent co-founded TFA in 2011 after spending nine years at CB Richard Ellis Philippines, with the final four years serving as the General Manager & Executive Director.
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Kristine Tolentino
Director / General Counsel
Ten Tolentino is a lawyer specializing in property and tax, with 17 years of experience in real estate finance and data analytics.
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Vincent Palec
Associate Director
Vincent Palec has over eight years of experience in commercial real estate specializing in assisting occupiers in identifying optimal real estate solutions that would support their overall business goals.
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Carize Castro
Manager — Operations & Business Development
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Doug Chaffee
Senior Consultant - Industrial Services & Raw Land
Douglas Chaffee joined TFA in June of 2022 as the Senior Manager of Industrial Services team. Originally from the United States, Doug has resided in the Philippines for six years.
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Kyla Frando
Senior Analyst — Office Services
Kyla is a graduate of Business Economics from the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila in 2022, where she was an active member of Business School Student Council, heading various committees.
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James Bautista
Analyst - Industrial Services
James is a licensed Aviation Maintenance Specialist, a Private Pilot and a Real Estate Appraiser. He holds two degrees: Bachelor of Science in Avionics Technology from PATTS College of Aeronautics, Paranaque, and Bachelor of Science in Real Estate Management from Lyceum of Alabang, Muntinlupa.
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Nicolle Dela Peña
Analyst — Research & Consulting
Nicolle is a Business Economics major from Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila where she graduated as Magna Cum Laude. During her stay at PLM, Nicolle was an active member of various student organizations and council. She served as the PLM SSC’s Treasurer and the PLM BSSC’s College Representative.
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Patrisha Mae Gallardo
Analyst — Office Services
Patrisha obtained a degree in Business Administration major in Business Economics at Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila. She joined Tan, Frankum & Associates as an Analyst for office services.
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Jethro Quimbo
Research — Industrial Services
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Jethro Quimbo
Research — Industrial Services
Jethro Antonio A. Quimbo, a devoted individual passionate about real estate management, began his academic journey at De La Salle College of Saint Benilde, earning both the Loyalty and Honorable Mention Awards for his unwavering commitment.
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Frenchlyn del Corro
Administrative Assistant
Frenchlyn earned a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from Cavite State University – Indang, Cavite. She is now pursuing a Master of Communication degree at the Polytechnic University of the Philippines – Sta. Manila’s Mesa.
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Core Values
Overcommunicate
Get Better Everyday
Ask Questions
Coach-Student-Friend
Stay Aggressive
Be Humble
Careers
Job Description:
- Working closely with the Managing Directors, the role will cover all aspects related to transactions, investment advisory, and business development, including but shall not be limited to:
- Evaluating/shortlisting investment opportunities for investors;
- Developing/maintaining relationships with key clients (landowners, investors, developers, banks);
- Developing/maintaining relationships with city officials and government agencies tasked with oversight over city planning and infrastructure;
- Preparing market analyses, property due diligence, and marketing progress reports, as needed;
- Producing clear and articulate information materials such as fact sheets, data packets, information memoranda, or investment prospectuses, as may be required in transactions;
- Preparation of transaction documentation (deeds of sale, title transfer, clearances, certifications);
- Maintaining databases of major property transactions, mergers and acquisitions, new/amended regulations, and real estate supply and demand;
- Collating property, market, and economic data to be used as variables in investment models;
- Providing analytical support on key projects and initiatives as needed.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Real Estate Management, Economics, Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, or Business Management;
- Some working knowledge or work experience in real estate or capital markets;
- Ability to work independently and do deep work;
- Willing to travel for meetings, site inspections, and field research;
- Excellent verbal communication skills (ability to listen intently and to comprehend and retain information);
- Excellent business writing skills (impeccable spelling and grammar);
- Excellent problem-solving skills;
- Analytical and comfortable with working with numbers;
- Has a growth mindset and enjoys learning new things;
- Has a healthy and positive outlook on life;
- Highly ethical and adheres to the highest standards of integrity.
Benefits of joining our firm:
- In-house training in financial modeling;
- In-house training in applications for presentations and for publication (both traditional and web);
- In-house training in advanced MS Excel and in Visual Basic for Applications (VBA).
- Merit-based bonuses and external training opportunities.
- TFA is an ethical, compassionate, and outcome-oriented employer run by enlightened management and can offer flexible and accommodating work hours for those enrolled in (or considering) certificate or post-graduate courses or for those responsible for caring for children or infirm family members.
Job Features
| Job Category | Full Time |
Job Description:
- Working closely with the Managing Directors and with the Associate Director for Commercial/Office Property, the role will cover all aspects related to transactions or business development, including but shall not be limited to:
- Conducting property market surveys and collecting and analyzing research data (primary and secondary data);
- Maintaining databases of office market supply and demand;
- Maintaining databases of factors that affect office market supply and demand (infrastructure projects, economic fundamentals, current events, corporate mergers and acquisitions, new or amended regulations);
- Producing clear and articulate marketing materials such as teasers, fact sheets, information memoranda, or investment prospectuses, as required for transactions;
- Collating property, market, and economic data to be used as variables in investment models;
- Attending client meetings, presentations, and site inspections;
- Collating data needed by clients in their due diligence;
- Preparing drafts of transaction documentation (term sheets, counteroffers, lease agreements, deeds of assignment);
- Writing real estate market reports;
- Providing analytical support on key projects and initiatives as needed.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Economics, Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, Business Management, Real Estate Management, or Journalism; Collaborative;
- Ability to work independently and do deep work;
- Excellent verbal communication skills (ability to listen intently and to comprehend and retain information);
- Excellent business writing skills (impeccable spelling and grammar);
- Excellent problem-solving skills;
- Analytical and comfortable with working with numbers;
- Enjoys meeting new people through business networking events and conferences;
- Has a growth mindset and enjoys learning new things;
- Has a healthy and positive outlook on life;
- Highly ethical and adheres to the highest standards of integrity.
Benefits of joining our firm:
- In-house training in research methodologies, data analysis, and financial modeling;
- In-house training in applications for presentations and for publication (both traditional and web);
- In-house training in advanced MS Excel and in Visual Basic for Applications (VBA).
- Merit-based incentives and external training opportunities.
- TFA is an ethical, compassionate, and outcome-oriented employer run by enlightened management and can offer flexible and accommodating work hours for those enrolled in (or considering) certificate or post-graduate courses or for those responsible for caring for children or infirm family members.
Job Features
| Job Category | Full Time |
Job Description:
Working closely with the Managing Directors and the Associate Director, the role will cover all aspects related to transactions, corporate advisory, and business development, including but shall not be limited to:- Developing/maintaining relationships with key clients (industrial parks, landlords, tenants, economic zone locators, factory builders, investors);
- Developing/maintaining relationships with city officials and government agencies tasked with oversight over industrial zones;
- Preparing location analyses, property due diligence, and marketing progress reports, as needed;
- Producing clear and articulate information materials such as fact sheets, data packets, information memoranda, or investment prospectuses, as may be required in sale and lease transactions;
- Preparation of transaction documentation (term sheets, lease contracts, deeds of sale, title transfer, clearances, certifications);
- Maintaining databases of industrial property inventory and transactions, mergers and acquisitions in manufacturing, local and global current events, new/amended regulations, and real estate supply and demand;
- Collating property, market, and economic data to be used as variables in financial analysis models;
- Providing analytical support on key projects and initiatives as needed.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Real Estate Management, Economics, Finance, Statistics, or Business Management;
- Some working knowledge or work experience in real estate is an advantage;
- Ability to work independently and do deep work;
- Willing to travel for meetings, site inspections, and field research;
- Excellent verbal communication skills (ability to listen intently and to comprehend and retain information);
- Excellent business writing skills (impeccable spelling and grammar);
- Excellent problem-solving skills;
- Analytical and comfortable with working with numbers;
- Has a growth mindset and enjoys learning new things;
- Has a healthy and positive outlook on life;
- Highly ethical and adheres to the highest standards of integrity.
Benefits of joining our firm:
- In-house training in research methodologies, data analysis, and financial modeling;
- In-house training in applications for presentations and for publication (both traditional and web);
- In-house training in advanced MS Excel and in Visual Basic for Applications (VBA).
- Merit-based bonuses and external training opportunities.
- TFA is an ethical, compassionate, and outcome-oriented employer run by enlightened management and can offer flexible and accommodating work hours for those enrolled in (or considering) certificate or post-graduate courses or for those responsible for caring for children or infirm family members.
Job Features
| Job Category | Full Time |