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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…

MMDA Chairman Romando Artes: Challenge accepted

With an infrastructure system that’s constantly straining to keep up with the needs of 14.7 million people, Metro Manila, which is composed of 16 cities and a lone municipality, needs someone with the vision, energy and political will to come up with creative and lasting solutions to these problems. Meet…

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…

Coco Martin: Da King Apparent

Apart from being a consistent top-rater during its seven-year run, FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano holds the record as the country’s longest-running primetime TV series, leaving behind an unprecedented 1,696 episodes. What is behind the actor-director’s immense popularity and endearing appeal among the masses? He lets us in on the secret. By…

House of Franchise moves to a bigger home to welcome more Filipino entrepreneurs

The growing company’s new address is a modern and spacious two-story business center designed to serve the company’s growing number of partners, both online and offline. By Ma. Angelica Demegillo To many, House of Franchise in Shaw Boulevard, Pasig City may just be another business establishment. But to business partners…

TPC & Lueur Lauren’s Lorenzo Rellosa: From zero to hero

For nine years now, this entrepreneur has been leading not one, but two of the country’s fastest-growing networking communities. In doing so, he has brought opportunities to the seven-million-strong army of networkers under his wing — many of whom mirror his journey from being a tricycle driver to the head of his…