The Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII) extends its heartfelt appreciation to renowned singer-songwriter and respected businessman Jose Mari L. Chan for his unwavering support of its various socio-civic charitable endeavors. DISCOVER Jose Mari Chan’s secrets to success in music and business—click here to watch and be inspired! Dr. Cecilio […]
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Wilson Lee Flores is a realty entrepreneur, college teacher, writer, economics & geopolitics analyst, baker, art collector, foodie.
What we can learn from the top billionaires
Congratulations to the wealthiest Filipino billionaires of 2019, according to estimates by Forbes magazine. The list is led by self-made real estate tycoon and former presidential candidate Manuel “Manny” Villar Jr., whose life exemplifies hard work, good leadership and resourcefulness. Another interesting list of the world’s richest billionaires is by Bloomberg News. What can we […]
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Berna Romulo Puyat on #ItsMoreFunInThePhilippines
“The Romulos are kuripot, this is one reason why I’m matipid. In our new tourism promotions campaign at the DOT, we focus on social media because it’s free.’” After the Philippines achieved an all-time record of 7.1 million tourist arrivals last year, Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Bernadette “Berna” Romulo Puyat on Feb. 18 successfully […]
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Why Tikoy, Chinese New Year date changes annually — and are you Filipino or Chinese?
Since we, the ethnic Chinese, comprise a small minority of about two percent of the whole Filipino national population and mostly in business as SMEs — numerically less than even Moros or Filipino Muslims of Mindanao — questions naturally have arisen through the years about our traditions, our realities and even our very identity. This […]
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Conversations with the late Henry Sy Sr.: The Shoe Expert, The Dreamer, The Foodie
‘Outwardly I may look quiet, but deep inside I’m full of this sense of challenge. I’m always striving to work harder, to improve by learning, to do better and keep dreaming.’ Two remarkable business leaders and philanthropists who’ve given me unforgettable interviews are Henry Sy Sr. and John Gokongwei Jr. I have long been an […]
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Filipino-Chinese community to build ‘Friendship Dome’ in Marawi
One of the challenges in business worldwide is not just how to ensure smooth transition of business authority and how to continue entrepreneurial vigor in a family and business enterprise from one generation (usually the founder) to the next generation; what about other good traditions? Beyond business concerns, another challenge important for the social welfare […]
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New Year’s resolutions for entrepreneurs and professionals
‘Modern social arrangements sap religious vitality,’ says Rabbi David Wolpe. ‘It is not good for a person to be alone. What are positive, important and achievable New Year’s resolutions we can list down and endeavor to accomplish for a truly happy, healthy and fulfilling 2019? Here are some I suggest we seriously try to achieve. […]
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Living on Borrowed Time
The exciting new year again beckons as a time for our continuous, never-ending renewal and for reaffirming our commitment to our fondest dreams in life. Let us continue to dream. I view the new year as similar to the cheerful sunrise every morning. It is an inexorable signal of indomitable and imperishable hope amidst any […]
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What Century Properties’ Joey Antonio learned from his late dad
A low-profile but important inspiration and wise mentor of 72-year-old billionaire Ambassador Jose “Joey” EB Antonio of Century Properties Group is his late father, former banker Ramon “Ramy” Antonio Jr., who passed away at age 92 on Dec. 11. Antonio, who is President Rody Duterte’s special envoy to the US, had partnered with then-realty developer […]
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Congrats to Fernando Zobel de Ayala, John Gokongwei Jr. & Dennis Uy
The year 2018 has been good yet turbulent for our fast-growing but resilient Philippine economy, with challenges like oil price-induced inflation (now stabilizing) and global uncertainties from the unresolved US trade war vs. China. Let us continue to work hard and invest in 2019. Congratulations to the Ayala Group for the “MAP Management Man of […]
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Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana, a farmer’s son who became general
The country is like an airplane, we cannot really take off because of too much baggage.
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George Ty: Business leader with a heart
Ty imposed discipline and love on his children and achieved a feat that most parents can only dream of — that of children surpassing the accomplishments of their successful parents.
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