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Gary Valenciano: Infinite energy

In an industry where relevance and its resulting success can prove all too fleeting, Gary Valenciano has succeeded in bottling lightning or perhaps more appropriately — energy. By KAP MACEDA AGUILA How many entertainers can lay claim to selling out two nights of the massive Mall of Asia Arena in…

Paul Cabral: Rich, sweet-smelling, crisp-looking

These are the adjectives the designer himself uses to describe his clothes. And he’s not exaggerating. From politicians and government officials of every political stripe and color to members of showbiz royalty as well as nameless individuals with the means, they've all been trooping to him for more than three…

Michael Cacnio: The permanence in impermanence

This artist grew up being exposed to the artworks of his famous father and the rich cultural and social milieu of a fast-changing town-turned-city that is Malabon. His creativity may be innate, but his search for inspiration remains an ongoing part of his identity and growth. By JOYCE REYES-AGUILA World-renowned…

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…