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Paul Favila: Banking on the future today

The first Filipino CEO of Citi in the Philippines, in over 30 years, is a homegrown Citi talent with 30 years of experience. His dynamic and personable brand of leadership has brought him and his team many international awards, including initiatives that promote financial inclusion. By FRANCINE Y. MEDINA Being…

John Patrick Chan: Creating a world of wonders for guests

He grew up experiencing and relishing “wow” moments with his family during some of their more memorable hotel stays the world over. Now that he is one of the key people at the helm of The Bellevue Hotel and Resorts, he wants to offer guests his idea of “wow experiences”…

Fabio Berto: One for the team

Guided by the principles of the Hilton brand, hotel veteran Fabio Berto proves that teamwork, indeed, makes the dream work for Conrad Manila. By IVY LISA F. MENDOZA Being a hotelier is as amazing as he had imagined it to be. “And certainly, even better!’’ Conrad Manila general manager Fabio…

Secretary Frederick D. Go: Go the distance

Despite being a scion of one the country’s wealthiest families, nothing was handed down to him on a silver platter. Everything he has achieved, including being instrumental in the phenomenal growth of Robinsons Land, he worked hard for. But the call to give back has always been there. And when…

PAGCOR Chairman Al Tengco: The game changer

Since assuming office in 2022 as the main man behind the country's amusement and gaming sector, he has lost no time shaking things up, boosting PAGCOR'S net income by 53 percent, its revenues by 34.6 percent and its contribution to nation-building by 43 percent. But perhaps his best move yet…

Gerry Sy: The ‘IT’ guy of opulence

While sophistication and refinement do not carry a price tag, Gerry, an IT guy who later stumbled into the luxury home items business via Opulence Design Concept, believes that there’s space in every home for a touch of elegance and style. By BÜM D. TENORIO JR. Luxury living is a…

Chef Sau del Rosario: “Chef Rice” has risen

Once dubbed as “Chef Rice” by some Western colleagues who made fun of his Asian roots in the kitchens of Paris, Chef Sau del Rosario has since risen to put Filipino food on the pedestal, one restaurant at a time. By ALEX Y. VERGARA Even before he set foot inside…

Rep. Christopher de Venecia: The future belongs to the creatives

Having been exposed to various aspects of the performing arts at a young age, he has channeled his experience as a writer, theater director, producer and even former actor in crafting groundbreaking laws, foremost of which is the Philippine Creative Industries Development Act, to advance its many causes. By FRANCINE…

Jojie Dingcong: Starry, starry life

Some people dream of meeting stars. Others dream of being stars. Jojie Dingcong makes both dreams come true, having spent the past few decades making stars out of people and bringing them closer to their adoring fans. By JOSE PAOLO S. DELA CRUZ Who am I? This is a question…

EastWest Bank tees off at Clark with business owners, entrepreneurs

More than 170 clients joined the recent event, which marked the rollout of Business Class, one of the bank’s newest services that aims to provide these rising group of people with relevant financial solutions. Business owners and entrepreneurs show their awards at the EastWest Golf Invitational 2024 held at Mimosa…