Men who Matter Archives

“Men Who Matter” 2023 awardees shine at PeopleAsia Awards Night

By ALEX Y. VERGARA/ Photos by RENJIE TOLENTINO All eyes were trained on this year’s batch of PeopleAsia’s “Men Who Matter” awardees as the country’s leading glossy formally recognized 13 accomplished and extraordinary gentlemen from various fields in a well-attended awards night at The Bellevue Manila’s Grand Ballroom in Alabang.…

Chef Josh Boutwood: Unboxing great flavors

For someone with a multi-cultural upbringing, the Bistro Group’s corporate executive chef is not boxed in by it. Instead, as a prime mover of produce-driven dishes, he puts more emphasis on using the right ingredients and finding the best ways to cook them and bring out their flavors. By ALEX…

Fred Hui: The ‘serial’ entrepreneur

With a growing portfolio that now includes businesses in technology, food, advertising, sports and hospitality, it’s no wonder that Nexgen Asia CEO Fred Hui has been dubbed by many as a “serial entrepreneur.” By GRACE C. DIEZ While most businessmen tend to employ a more specialized and focused approach to…

Atty. Michael Toledo: A man of his word

As director of government and public affairs of the Metro Pacific Investments Corp. (MPIC), head of the MVP Group media bureau and chief operating officer of the Silangan Mindanao Mining Company Inc. — among many other things — former presidential spokesperson and Philippine STAR columnist Atty. Michael Toledo definitely wears…

Chris Yu: Of subtlety & legacies

Much like the iconic Swedish car brand that his family introduced to the Philippines in the mid ’90s, fourth generation businessman and executive Chris Yu embodies quiet confidence; secure in the fact that the quality of vehicles they carry, as well as the services they offer, speak for themselves —…

Sandeep Uppal: The global finance nomad

Armed with a global perspective and deep understanding of how the bank’s network opens up a world of opportunities to its customers, Sandeep Uppal brings HSBC Philippines to greater heights — and its customers to a whole new world of opportunities. By JOYCE REYES-AGUILA Photography by JAR CONCENGCO HSBC Philippines…

Fr. Dave Concepcion: Priest, preacher, pilgrim

Fr. David “Dave” Tampus Concepcion is a rock star of sorts in priestly robes, with one pair each of black shoes and sneakers to his name. His flock consists of men and women inspired and enthralled by his homilies, insights and the religious pilgrimages he guides. His “conceptions” are a blend…

Greg Camacho: Special delivery

He delivers on his deliverables. And on his advocacy to work hard on a job that is an advocacy as well. By JOANNE RAE M. RAMIREZ Photography by MJ SUAYAN Trust comes when you deliver on your promises in the best way you can. Meet someone who makes delivery his…

Councilor Alfred Vargas: Finding true love in politics

In his 13 years as a politician, nine years of which were spent in Congress, this prolific actor-legislator has either supported or authored and passed 93 laws and 1,200 measures that have made an impact beyond his beloved Quezon City. In order to craft relevant laws, he keeps his ear…

DILG Secretary Benhur Abalos: Everything, everywhere, every-‘Juan’

Whether it’s gaining ground on the war on drugs or ensuring disaster preparedness, curbing corruption or maintaining peace and order in every part of the country, Secretary Benhur Abalos spares no effort in finding effective solutions to problems that trouble the everyday Filipino. By JOSE PAOLO S. DELA CRUZ Photography…