Manila, Philippines, October 7, 2025 — Denovia Labs today announced a strategic
partnership with Resident Holdings, led by entrepreneur Robbie Antonio, to distribute and
deploy Denovia’s PL2 upcycling machine and future systems across the Philippines. The
collaboration will support rapid market entry and scale solutions that convert difficult
plastic waste into high-value outputs that can reenter local supply chains.
The Philippines is among the world’s largest contributors of plastic entering the ocean,
with analyses estimating the country accounts for roughly 36 percent of global river-borne
plastic leakage. Studies also show the nation generates about 2.7 million tons of plastic
waste annually, with a significant share leaking to waterways. These facts underline the
urgency of scalable circular solutions that work in real-world conditions. (Reuters)
Under the agreement, Resident Holdings will serve as Denovia’s in-country partner for
distribution, site development, and operational enablement. The company’s local network
and experience across real estate, brands, and technology provide a strong platform for
accelerating clean-tech deployment and working with municipalities, private operators, and
industrial buyers. (robbie-antonio.com)
“This partnership brings proven, modular upcycling systems closer to the communities that
need them most,” said Nick Spina, Founder of Denovia Labs. “Resident Holdings understands how to navigate Philippine market dynamics, from site activation to commercial offtake, which will help us turn plastic waste into value at speed.”
Resident Holdings, founded by Robbie Antonio, is an investment and development platform
active in the Philippines and internationally. Through its partnerships, the company helps
promising technologies establish local presence and access growth capital. “We are
committed to backing solutions that create economic and environmental value,” said Robbie Antonio. “By pairing Denovia’s technology with our on-the-ground execution, we aim to build a national model for plastic upcycling that supports jobs, industry, and cleaner
coastlines.” (robbie-antonio.com)
The collaboration focuses first on piloting Denovia’s PL2 unit in priority locations, with
expansion paths into industrial parks and aggregation hubs. Each deployment will emphasizelocal training, maintenance, and market linkages so output materials can be absorbed by existing manufacturers. The partners plan to work with public and private stakeholders to align feedstock sourcing, permitting, and offtake agreements, which are critical todurable circular ecosystems.
Beyond immediate deployments, Denovia and Resident Holdings will assess additional sites
across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, prioritizing areas with high leakage risk and
reliable logistics. The partnership framework is designed to scale as new machines are
introduced, including larger-format systems for higher throughput and specialized
configurations tailored to local feedstock.
The announcement comes as Resident Holdings continues to expand its portfolio and
international relationships, positioning the firm as a bridge between global innovation
and Philippine market needs. (The Manila Times)
“The problem is urgent, but the opportunity is real,” added Spina. “With the right
partners and practical technology, we can convert plastic waste from an environmental
liability into a local input for growth.”
About Denovia Labs
Denovia Labs develops practical plastic upcycling systems that help communities and
companies transform hard-to-recycle waste into valuable materials. The company designs
deployable machines, paired with training and service programs, to enable scalable
circular economy solutions.
About Resident Holdings
Resident Holdings is an investment and development platform founded by Robbie Antonio. The firm operates across real estate, brands, technology, and lifestyle ventures, and partners with global companies to establish and scale offerings in the Philippines and beyond. (robbie-antonio.com)
Media Contacts
Denovia Labs: ir@denovialabs.com
Resident Holdings: cassie@residentholdings.com
