With over three decades of experience in Asia’s hospitality sector, Gwendolyn “Gwen” Lanceta De La Cruz is set to take charge of the newest addition of a global brand in Lapu-Lapu City, Mercure Mactan Cebu. The hotel, which is...
Women in industries often dominated by men have been steadily stepping into leadership roles. This is what Rhea Navarro, regional chief operating officer of Aboitiz Power Transition Business Group Visayas, aims to highlight this Women’s Month celebration. As the...
Hospitality leadership is not about position—it is about trust, integrity, and responsibility. For Mr. Adie Gallares, managing director of Duros Hotels, this philosophy shapes every decision he makes. With 28 years of experience in the industry, Gallares believes that...
Samantha Manigsaca, Vice-President for Hospitality and Board Director of AppleOne Group, has long envisioned a career in the hospitality industry. Today, she not only fulfills that dream but also shapes the company’s global presence while staying true to Filipino...
Madame Sunshine Lim is a business leader who wears many hats. Based in Cebu, she is a known businesswoman and community leader with a hand in many different industries. Her family runs the Santo Niño Mactan Montessori School and...
Experience. Amazing. One of a kind. The best. These are the words shared by four remarkable women behind Plantation Bay, a Real Resort with a Real Spa, when asked to describe the resort. Formerly known as Plantation Bay Resort...
For over 11 years, Mr. Ron Manalang has served as the driving force behind Seda Central Bloc Cebu as its General Manager, marking his 27th year in the hospitality industry. By inspiring multicultural teams through respect and understanding, he has...
Josef Victor Chiongbian, the General Manager of Savoy Hotel Mactan Newtown, will mark his fifth year with the property this December. In an interview with The Freeman, Chiongbian looks back on a journey filled with challenges and growth since...
Mr. Ali Banting is the current General Manager of Waterfront Cebu City Hotel and Casino. He has been with the Waterfront brand for 14 years, working across various properties. In 2024, he was assigned to the group’s flagship property...
At bai Hotel Cebu, leadership goes beyond business—it’s about people, purpose, and progress. In this exclusive interview, VP Operations & General Manager at bai Hotel Cebu Mr. Alfred M. Reyes shares valuable insights on leading through generational diversity....
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