Michelle Tiu-Lim Chan is the next-generation CEO of Mega Prime Corporation, a household name in the Philippines’ canned sardine industry. As the company marks its 50th anniversary, Michelle leads a brand rooted in tradition but oriented toward transformation. In this interview, she discusses leadership, innovation, and the unique dynamics of a family business. Q1: Taking on the role of CEO […]
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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 […]
1Life Inc. is transforming healthcare access for underserved Filipinos by simplifying the entire healthcare process, integrating advanced technologies like AI, and tackling the ‘4-Day Problem.’ Their mission is clear: to drive early detection and disease prevention in the most efficient and affordable way possible, especially for the country’s most vulnerable. In just two years, they have reached nearly one million […]
Life insurance was once an uncomfortable service to discuss, but it has now turned into something that can easily be bought online. Insular Life, operating since 1910, is the first and biggest Filipino life insurance company and the only mutual company in the Philippines, with total assets currently over P143 billion. It markets various insurance products (personal, life, educational, health, […]
What used to be a feast day of a martyred saint is now a celebration or expression of romantic love and admiration. Gifts, such as flowers, and chocolates are most common, accompanied by variations of “I Love You” messages, including number codes such as 143, 831, 721, 224 among others. Some people find Valentines Day as yet another opportunity for […]
Cris Albert is the President and CEO of iSport Life, the sole distributor and master licensee of the iconic Italian brand FILA in the Philippines. Thanks to her leadership, the brand has continuously stayed up-to-date in its expansion, with new product categories and a growing e-commerce business that has seen it reach the top 10 in the Lifestyle and Sports […]
Insular Life has been operating since 1910. It is the first and biggest Filipino life insurance company and the only mutual company in the Philippines, with total assets currently over P143 billion. It markets various insurance products (personal, life, educational, health, retirement, group, business) alongside investment and rider options. Nina Aguas is the executive chairperson of Insular Life. Prior to Insular […]
During a prolonged pandemic, many entrepreneurs think survival by cutting costs is the only way to go. Truth be told, while cutting costs is important, operational efficiency is a necessity, and it must be done alongside market development efforts, as no company has cost-cut themselves to greatness. They need to refocus on how to recover and thrive in a post […]
Bea Atienza is the Chief Digital Strategy Officer of Dentsu Aegis Network. She was formerly Strategy Lead of Edelman Digital Singapore, Head of Strategic Planning in Wunderman Singapore and Digital Strategist of Commonwealth (a McCann company) in Shanghai, China. She acquaints us with her role as a strategy planner as well as the trends in digital marketing that she has […]
Updated as of Nov 9, 2018 One hundred is such a powerful, wonderful number – a perfect score, an anniversary worth celebrating, a heritage that may seem like a lifetime. I praise God for that gift of longevity! Mansmith is celebrating the 107th public run of my Marketing Strategy and Plans (MSP) program on September 16, 27, 28, 29, 30, […]