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Mary Ann Palad: Sapphire & Gold

The president and CEO of Global Sapphire, Inc. (GSI) enters her golden decade this October as a compassionate leader who readily gives back and shares the limelight with her team — and rewards them handsomely for their loyalty. By Francine Y. Medina Photography by Dix Perez Global Sapphire Inc. (GSI)…

Dr. Robby Romero: Double Duty

A medical doctor by training who’s also musically inclined and a graduate of European Studies, Dr. Robby Romero didn’t allow his previous accomplishments to stop him from venturing into other fields. As a seasoned medical practitioner and top Pru Life UK financial advisor, he believes that he is best able…

SM founder leaves behind a treasure trove of inspiring stories

Forward-looking as it is, SM Supermalls, which marks its 65th anniversary this year, is also one company which never forgets to look back, reflect on and draw lessons from the past. A past where company founder, the late Henry Sy Sr., loomed large. Henry Sy Sr. during SM Mall of…

Dolly de Leon: “Dollywood Dreams”

The first Filipino actor to be nominated at the prestigious Golden Globe Awards and British Academy of Film and Television Arts Awards (BAFTA) is now setting her sights on La La Land itself, where she is set to blaze a trail alongside some of the film industry’s most respected names.…

Ambassador MaryKay L. Carlson: The Diplomat

When seasoned diplomat MaryKay L. Carlson was nominated by President Joe Biden as envoy to the Philippines in 2022, she was so thrilled, saying it was beyond her “wildest dreams.” And, so far, it has been a thrilla’ in Manila for this "Woman of Style and Substance" 2023. By Joanne…

Tea’s a crowd favorite with Rajo Laurel and Casa Juan’s latest set

Black and white and beautiful, the iconic fashion designer’s limited edition tea set — made in collaboration with fine homeware brand Casa Juan — is, simply put, fashion on fine bone china. Casa Juan by Rajo Laurel tea set Renowned fashion designer Rajo Laurel and Casa Juan founder Michelle Fontelera…

Healing through kindness with I Want To Share Foundation

By Bum D. Tenorio Jr. / Photography by Mau Aguasin Since 2015, the I Want to Share Foundation has been a vessel of hope and healing for children with cancer at the Philippine General Hospital’s pediatric hematology-oncology department, where it has helped these young patients battle the big C. I Want to…

Digital marketer Billy dela Fuente shares his secrets to success

After proving his mettle in the world of professional direct marketing, this fast-food-crew-member-turned-entrepreneur is now sharing his secrets to inspire others. Billy dela Fuente An entrepreneur and salesman at heart, Billy dela Fuente – who was USANA Health Sciences’ top income earner in the Philippines from 2013 to 2019 and…

A different form of inclusion for the differently abled

“And why do we have to be concerned with PWDs? Simply because they are our brothers and sisters, our family members, our friends and citizens of our country who, given the right opportunities, will be able to not only help themselves, but also help their own families, communities and our…

Dr. Jose “Brix” Pujalte Jr.: Bone-afide public servant

In the course of his decades-long career, this orthopedic surgeon has not just mended many a broken bone and rehabilitated countless patients. As medical center chief of the Philippine Orthopedic Center (POC), he, too, has grown the country’s premier orthopedics and rehabilitation specialty hospital by investing in new technologies, building…