Grand Benedicto, President and CEO of the BE Group of Companies, leads with a hands-on approach shaped by his early years growing up around his family’s business. As a child, he spent time in their lumber yard and factory,...
Erik L. Lim, President and CEO of Topline Group, is quietly helping shape Cebu’s business landscape through vision, courage, and hard work. More than a businessman, he sees himself as a builder of opportunities—someone who turns challenges into growth...
Engr. William Christopher ‘Wally’ U. Liu, Jr., chairman of the Primary Group of Builders, is a man shaped by failure, risk, and persistence. Looking back on his early years, he recalls losing money for three straight years. “But quitting?...
As Cebu continues to grow, so does the vision of Kenneth Raymund H. King. As Managing Director of King Properties and Executive Director of the Juanito I. King Foundation, he carries a legacy built on service, integrity, and compassion....
Penshoppe has long been one of the Philippines’ most recognized fashion brands, known for style, creativity, and Filipino pride. Today, brothers Bryan and Brandon Liu, sons of Golden ABC founder Bernie Liu, are stepping in to lead the brand...
When you meet Atty. Justine Andrew C. Lo, you see more than a businessman—you see a family man and a next-generation leader carrying a strong sense of responsibility. As co-owner of the Coast Pacific Group of Companies and Chief...
Jose Miguel “Jmi” C. Gullas had the chance to build a global career, even working on projects linked to major events like the FIFA World Cup and the Olympics. But he chose to return to Cebu, where his family...
Many people see Chase Cokaliong as the heir to Cokaliong Shipping, the company founded by his father, Chester Cokaliong, the same year Chase was born. He even jokes that the company is his “twin.” But beyond the well-known family...
Pio Paulo Castillo may come from a well-known family business, but he believes leadership is more than simply inheriting a company. As Vice President for Sales of International Pharmaceuticals Inc. (IPI), one of the Philippines’ largest homegrown pharmaceutical and...
Women today have a stronger voice, greater freedom of choice, and increasing influence in leadership. No longer confined to traditional roles at home, they have proven their ability to lead alongside men—even in public office. A perfect example of...
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