Life can sometimes be a series of unexpected and unexplainable events, which come together to fulfill things beyond even our wildest dreams.
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Wilson Lee Flores is a realty entrepreneur, college teacher, writer, economics & geopolitics analyst, baker, art collector, foodie.
Andrew Tan, successful immigrant entrepreneur gives back to his birthplace
Not a few of the world’s inspiring rags-to-riches success stories through the ages are talented immigrants who traversed geographic distances, overcame poverty and socio-cultural challenges, then excelled as outstanding nation-builders and trailblazers.
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Did you know that rock star Sting and Bench model Pietro Boselli were also teachers?
Unknown to many people, some of the world’s most accomplished achievers were former teachers. Perhaps this vocation teaches infinite patience, flexibility, people skills, understanding others and the importance of creativity.
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Q&A Wilson Lee Flores with Ramon Ang, of dreams of a New Bulacan Airport and more SMC plans
The first and last impression of a country shown to tourists and investors is the airport, so no wonder there’s now a frenetic race among Asian countries to modernize and expand their showcase airports like Singapore’s Changi airport with its new Terminal 4, as well as developing a new Terminal 5.
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How Megaworld’s Andrew Tan’s worst crisis made him stronger & more successful
Self-made realty developer of Megaworld and Resorts World Manila, Alliance Global Group founder and McDonald’s Philippines major shareholder, Emperador/Dalmore/Fundador “Alcohol King” Andrew Tan was, on Sept. 9, again ranked among the world’s wealthiest by Forbes.
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6 World’s Richest And Most Successful Used To Be Newsboys
Sending kids to study in Ivy League schools for an MBA or to earn degrees from famous universities isn’t the best way to train future great leaders.
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7 Life (and business) lessons from ‘Crazy Rich Asians’
Not all heirs and heiresses have the intelligence or interest to run a family business, but all families should understand it is crucial to train them to at least be good and smart inheritors of wealth.
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Tondo-born CEO Benjie Yap targets sustained growth for Unilever
Humility, strategic thinking, integrity, straightforward efficiency, savvy marketing, customer focus, and traditional family values. All these were highlighted at the unforgettable Aug.16 dinner forum of the Anvil Business Club with Unilever Philippines’ first-ever homegrown chairman and chief executive officer (CEO) in 30 years, the 43-year-old engineer Benjie Yap.
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2 Beautiful Films on Philippine History Now Screening at Cinemalaya and PPP
This August, two film festivals are once again seeking to promote better quality Filipino films with the ongoing Cinemalaya Festival from Aug. 4 to 12 and the Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino (“Fiesta of Filipino Films”) organized by the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) from Aug. 15 to 21.
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7 Secrets to Happiness according to SMC’s Ramon Ang
What are the secrets to happiness of one of the Philippines’ modern self-made success stories, visionary industrialist and philanthropist Ramon S. Ang of the 128-year-old San Miguel Corp. (SMC), Eagle Cement, Petron, and many other top companies?
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How the human spirit enabled the Thai cave rescue
Thank goodness, amid all the bad news about geopolitical conflict, the global oil price jump causing inflation and even acrimonious trade wars, there is the extraordinary Thai cave rescue of the 12 boys of the Moo Pa (Wild Boars) football team and their assistant coach after 18 days underground.
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