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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…

Don Bagatsing & Alessandra Atienza: The power of two

As travel and tourism go full throttle, this husband-and-wife team is so ready to take on the world. But unlike their competitors, they offer something fresh and a tad different from the ordinary. And these features, which are anchored on their love for the environment, have made their hotel chain…

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…

Leeroy New: Space invader

Something futuristic, something from the past, something inspired by the supernatural — the ideas and influences this prolific multi-media artist explores and draws from always lead him to creatively give birth to something otherworldly and, well, New. By FRANCINE Y. MEDINA Photography by RXANDY CAPINPIN Ars longa, vita brevis. “Life…