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Aubrey Ada: Glass ceilings are meant to be shattered

Once told by a superior that being a woman could limit her chances of moving up the corporate ladder, the hardworking, well-rounded and outspoken hotel manager of Raffles and Fairmont Makati is not allowing her gender and nationality to limit her growth. Neither did she buckle under pressure when one…

Maria Grace Uy: Amazing Grace

Whether by contributing to the nation’s digital transformation or by transforming the lives of underprivileged women through the advocacies she supports, the president and co-founder of telecommunications service provider Converge ICT is in a class of her own when it comes to leading with, well, grace. By Iris Gonzales Photography…

Ginggay Hontiveros-Malvar: Advocate for the Future

From the get-go, this leader and sustainability advocate’s career path has always been about reaching out to others — creating value in the long term and taking part in programs that create a positive impact on people and communities. By Francine Y. Medina Photography by Mark Chester Ang As first…

Chef Vallerie Castillo-Archer: With flying flavors

As Philippine Airlines’ assistant vice president for catering operations, Chef Vallerie Castillo-Archer is on a mission to make each and every meal aboard the flag carrier memorable — all as she pays tribute to her Filipino roots. By Ivy Lisa Mendoza-Yulo Photography by Mark Chester Ang It seemed like a…

Jane Jimenez-Basas: The message is the medium

As president and CEO of MediaQuest Holdings, she thrives under pressure, mainly from reading, anticipating developments and quickly adapting to a fickle public’s viewing preferences, which, in the digital age, can change at warp speed. By Alex Y. Vergara Photography by Mark Chester Ang Snacking on, so to speak, as…

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…