Lester Estrada has been with P&G for 20 years and carries with him an extensive assignment history across Philippines, Japan, China and the rest of South East Asia (Regional roles). Currently, he is based in China as the Oral Care Vice President and Business Unit Leader. In this role, he is in charge of Oral-B and Crest – two well […]
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Samie Lim is the man who brought the celebration of Mother’s Day to the Philippines. He is the chairman of several companies, including Francorp Philippines, Blim’s Fine Furniture, the Canadian Tourism and Hospitality Institute of the Philippines (CTHI), and Automatic Center. He is also the chairman emeritus of both the Philippine Franchise Association and the Philippine Retailers Association. In this […]
Founded in 2019, PayMongo enables businesses to accept various payment methods, from credit and debit cards to e-wallets like GCash and Maya, as well as over-the-counter payments. The platform has gained traction among startups and SMEs for its user-friendly API integration, helping empower the digital economy. PayMongo also made history as the first Filipino fintech startup to secure backing from […]
Steve Sy, the founder and CEO of Great Deals Corporation, the Philippines’ leading e-distributor providing end-to-end solutions to maximize brands’ e-commerce potential, is a recipient of the 2nd Mansmith Innovation Awards, among other awards. With 6 hectares of warehouse space, over 50,000 products, and more than 2 million annual transactions, Great Deals has firmly established itself as a leader in e-commerce […]
Kathy Mercado is the Senior Vice President of Newport World Resorts (NWR), the Philippines’ first integrated resort. With extensive experience in hospitality and commercial operations, she has played a key role in the success of world known hotel brands, launching groundbreaking concepts and spearheading award-winning marketing campaigns. In this interview, she shares insights on audience segmentation, marketing innovations, sustainability efforts, and […]
Earl Valencia is an award-winning tech leader and venture-backed startup founder, best known for co-founding Ideaspace and QBO in the Philippines, and Plentina in the USA. He also serves as an executive member of the National Innovation Council, representing the business sector in the Philippines. Previously, he was Vice President for Corporate Development and Innovation at PLDT/Smart. Earl’s accolades include […]
Businessman Samuel Uy is the president of the Chinese Filipino Business Club (CFBC) and also serves as the president of Ford Tractor Philippines. In this interview, he explores the various dimensions of how Filipino Chinese (Chinoy) culture impacts business behavior, the differences between generations and backgrounds, and approaches to conflict resolution. Q1: In what ways do traditional Chinese values manifest in […]
Simplicio “Jun” Umali Jr. is the President and CEO of Gardenia Philippines, one of the few professional CEOs who has maintained his position for the past 25 years. Under his leadership, Gardenia has become the dominant market leader in the bread category in retail stores and a household name in the Philippines, maintaining strong customer loyalty despite competitors offering lower prices. […]
As we wrap up another exciting year, I want to take a moment to reflect and celebrate the incredible insights shared by some of the most inspiring marketers and businesspeople of our time. In this Top 10 Q&A, we’ve gathered the thoughts, strategies, and personal stories of leaders who have not only transformed industries but also left a lasting legacy for […]
CIS Bayad Center, Inc. is one of the most prominent and extensive omnichannel payment platform in the Philippines. It is the pioneer and market leader in the outsourced bills payment collection industry, with the largest biller network. They are more popularly known as Bayad, a subsidiary of the Manila Electric Company (MERALCO) and a member of the MVP Group of […]