Fredy Ong, the current Chairman and CEO at Unilever Philippines, has held key positions such as Vice President of Customer Development in the Philippines and Country Head of Unilever in Cambodia and Laos. In this interview, he shares insights into his diverse career journey, skills, and strategies in leadership and customer development within the context of Unilever. Q1: Transitioning from […]
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Merlee Jayme serves as the Chairmom of The Misfits Camp, a post-school initiative connecting creatives with disabilities to diverse career opportunities. She has earned accolades such as the Hall of Fame Award from the 4As Creative Guild, The New York Festivals Creative Achievement Award, and CEO of the Year by the International Association of Business Communicators. Recognized as the SEA […]
Companies often think offering massive discounts, like 50% off or more, is a smart way to attract customers. It might bring in a lot of sales initially, but let’s take a closer look. The people it draws in the most are bargain hunters – those who love a good deal but might not stick around to buy at regular prices. […]
In celebrating Chinese New Year, the careful choice and presentation of food go beyond just taste; it’s like an art that weaves together meanings of prosperity, happiness, and good fortune. Chinese traditions put a lot of importance on what certain foods symbolize, believing that eating them can bring positive things into your life. The auspicious meanings associated with these foods […]
Bacolod-based social entrepreneur and marine engineer, Auke Idzenga, has been residing in the Philippines since 1985. His remarkable work in providing clean water to 600 remote villages, previously devoid of easy and convenient access, is truly inspiring. On behalf of his organization, the Alternative Indigenous Development Foundation, Inc (AIDFI), Auke received the Ramon Magsaysay Award in 2011 and has recently […]
(Winners of the 3rd Mansmith Innovation Awards proudly holding their Imao-sculptured trophies, pictured from left to right: RR Chua of Immuni Global, Dr. Aris Alip of CARD MRI, SEC Chairman Emilio Aquino, Jimmy Thai of Primer, Edward Lee of COL Financial, and Auke Idzenga of AIDFI. They are joined by co-founders Josiah Go and Chiqui Escareal-Go, along with UnionBank CEO Edwin Bautista, a master innovator winner from the first batch.) In business, shaking things up often […]
Dr. Aris Alip is the visionary behind CARD Mutually Reinforcing Institutions (CARD MRI), the largest micro lender to the underprivileged in the Philippines. It boasts of a customer base exceeding 9 million and an impressive collection rate of 99.17%. CARD MRI’s low-interest loans, predominantly aimed at women, play a pivotal role in poverty alleviation and the empowerment of women. Dr. Aris […]
A business model is a document that outlines how a company creates, captures, and delivers value to its customers and consumers in line with its vision. This concise one-page document can replace a lengthy 100-page business plan. Think of a business model as a way to see the big picture of how your business is designed. To help create a […]
Rio Ilao is the Founder and CEO of MobileOptima, Inc., one of the top technology companies in the Philippines specializing in sales force automation and workforce management solutions. Its leading enterprise solution, Tarkie, digitizes and automates field processes like digital forms and field monitoring with real-time data to give companies 360 visibility on their field operations and help make real-time decisions. […]
Barton “Bart” Canon is the SVP for Commercial Operations of Fly Ace Corporation, marketer of Jolly canned vegetables, canned fruits, Doña Elena Mediterranean products (olive oil, olives & capers, pasta & pesto sauces, canned tomatoes, anchovy, bottles sardines & canned tuna) , Good Life oriental products (sotanghon, egg noodle, bihon, bread crumbs, sesame oil, oyster sauce) and other food products, […]