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Read inspiring stories of the Philippines’ most successful entrepreneurs. These narratives showcase their humble beginnings, the challenges they faced, and the resilience they demonstrated on their paths to building their business empires. Their journeys offer profound insights into the determination and indomitable spirit required to triumph in their respective fields.

BUSINESS LEGENDS: BOTEJYU Group Representative Director & CEO Hideto Kurita and VIVA Communications Inc. Chairman Vicente Del Rosario, Jr.
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    • BUSINESS LEGENDS: BOTEJYU Group Representative Director & CEO Hideto Kurita and VIVA Communications Inc. Chairman Vicente Del Rosario, Jr.

    We sat down with Mr. Hideto Kurita from the BOTEJYU® group and Mr. Vicente Del Rosario, Jr., chairman of VIVA Communications Inc., a leading entertainment company in the Philippines, to explore the factors behind their thriving partnership and their vision moving forward.
    The Success Story of Carmen’s Best Founder Paco Magsaysay
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    • The Success Story of Carmen’s Best Founder Paco Magsaysay

    Philippine Primer proudly tells the story of Paco Magsaysay, founder and CEO of Carmen's Best.
    Success Story: Cesar Suarez Cayas of New Marketlink Pharmaceutical Corporation
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    • Success Story: Cesar Suarez Cayas of New Marketlink Pharmaceutical Corporation

    From 1970, the moment he first entered the world of sales as a simple takatak boy (cigarette vendor) in Luneta Park, until this very moment, New Marketlink Pharmaceutical Corporation (NMPC) Chief Operating Officer Cesar Suarez Cayas has stood by and held steadfast to his life principle—that having the best life is all ...
    Story of Filipino Success: Ronnie del Carmen of Pixar Animation Studios
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    • Story of Filipino Success: Ronnie del Carmen of Pixar Animation Studios

    Here's what you need to know about Filipino animation writer Ronnie del Carmen.
    Success Story of Injap Sia: Youngest Billionaire in PH
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    • Success Story of Injap Sia: Youngest Billionaire in PH

    A full-on promdi or from the province is the country's youngest billionaire.
    Success Story of Dra. Vicki Belo
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    • Success Story of Dra. Vicki Belo

    Dra. Vicki Belo is one of the renowned dermatologists in the Philippines. Get to know her more through her story.
    Atty. Felipe L. Gozon: Lawyer Who Became The Best Broadcast CEO
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    • Atty. Felipe L. Gozon: Lawyer Who Became The Best Broadcast CEO

    Get to know the man who propelled the success of the radio and TV giant, GMA Network.
    Success Story of Alfredo Yao: The Juice King
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    • Success Story of Alfredo Yao: The Juice King

    When you hear the name Alfredo Yao and you’re of a certain age, you tend to only think of one thing and one thing alone: Zest-O. It’s the country’s largest juice brand, and can be found in almost every lunchbox of every kid that goes to school.
    Success Story of Dado Banatao, a Filipino Engineer, Inventor, and Tech Innovator
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    • Success Story of Dado Banatao, a Filipino Engineer, Inventor, and Tech Innovator

    The tech world has him to thank for two things that can be found in every PC you see today: the PC chip set and the Windows Graphics accelerator chip for PCs.
    Story of Filipino Success: Eugenio Lopez III, the man behind ABS-CBN’s success
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    • Story of Filipino Success: Eugenio Lopez III, the man behind ABS-CBN’s success

    None of the success ABS-CBN has today would be possible without the leadership of Eugenio Lopez III.
    Stories of Filipino Success: Lucio and Susan Co
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    • Stories of Filipino Success: Lucio and Susan Co

    The Cos may be low-profile, but they are quite good at what they do.
    Story of Filipino Success: Mariano Que, founder of Mercury Drug
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    • Story of Filipino Success: Mariano Que, founder of Mercury Drug

    From P100 and a bottle of a wonder drug to the most recognized pharmacy in the country, Mariano Que made sure Filipinos had access to quality medicine at affordable prices... and then some.
    Success Story of Alfonso Yuchengco: Filipino Diplomat, Banker, and Philantropist
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    • Success Story of Alfonso Yuchengco: Filipino Diplomat, Banker, and Philantropist

    His road to success may not be a rags-to-riches one, but Alfonso Yuchengco’s story is something that would inspire someone to never stop improving and striving for more success. He took care of the family business, and he let it grow, making it known to be one of the most prominent corporations in the country.
    Story of Filipino Success: David M. Consunji of DMCI Holdings, Inc.
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    • Story of Filipino Success: David M. Consunji of DMCI Holdings, Inc.

    David M. Consunji is proof that nice guys can finish first.
    Story of Filipino Success: Rebecca Bustamante of ASIA CEO Forum
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    • Story of Filipino Success: Rebecca Bustamante of ASIA CEO Forum

    Before she became the CEO of a renowned company, she was a vendor and a domestic helper who struggled and strived hard in order to fend for her family.
    Enrique Razon, Jr.: The man known as “Ports King”
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    • Enrique Razon, Jr.: The man known as “Ports King”

    In a country surrounded by water, having knowledge and control of where to put a port is both a form of public service and a key to becoming one of the country’s richest business tycoons. Take the man known as “Ports King”, Enrique Razon Jr.
    No easy way up: The Aboitiz Family
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    • No easy way up: The Aboitiz Family

    Cebu's Aboitiz clan has been in business for 100 years, and they've been instrumental in developing the Visayas region.
    Meet the Man Behind Metrobank’s Success: George Siao Kian Ty
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    • Meet the Man Behind Metrobank’s Success: George Siao Kian Ty

    Hardwork and dedication paved the way for banking taipan Dr. George S.K. Ty to become one of the country's foremost businessmen. Not bad for someone who was refused a loan at 19.
    Manny Pangilinan’s journey to success
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    • Manny Pangilinan’s journey to success

    Manny Pangilinan’s humble beginnings will make you want to drop all your hesitations and hustle more for your dreams in life.
    One of the Philippines’ retail tycoons: LUCIO CO
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    • One of the Philippines’ retail tycoons: LUCIO CO

    Success doesn’t happen overnight. It takes commitment, a lot of sweat and failures to be on top – and these for sure were the things that Lucio Co – topbilled as one of the Philippines’ retail tycoons, went through to be ranked as number 11th on Forbes richest in the Philippines.
    We’ve got it all for you: The SM Story
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    • We’ve got it all for you: The SM Story

    Philippines’ leading retail industry, SM, proves that success starts from humble beginnings.
    From booze to food to everything else: San Miguel Corporation
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    • From booze to food to everything else: San Miguel Corporation

    The words San Miguel can be associated with so much more, what with being one of the largest and most diverse conglomerates in the country.
    Success Story: Tony Tan Caktiong of Jollibee Group
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    • Success Story: Tony Tan Caktiong of Jollibee Group

    Known to be the man behind the country’s famous bee, Tony Tan Caktiong is another rags-to-riches story – from owning a small ice cream franchise, to heading some of the Philippines’ most famous food chains.
    Meet the 10th richest man in PH: Andrew Tan
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    • Meet the 10th richest man in PH: Andrew Tan

    Before being hailed by Forbes magazine as the 10th among the “Philippines’ 50 Richest” in 2016, Andrew Tan, at age 16, arrived in the country to follow his father who was then working in a transistor radio factory.
    Business Talk: Andrej Wisniewski of Raintree Group
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    • Business Talk: Andrej Wisniewski of Raintree Group

    "People say you have to be a big brand, a big company, but it's not true. You simple have to get good people and have a heart at what you're doing."
    Born out of concern and turbulent times: Puregold
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    • Born out of concern and turbulent times: Puregold

    Who knew the Asian financial crisis of 1997 would bring about one of the country's most successful enterprises?
    The Life of Lucio Tan: A Success Story
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    • The Life of Lucio Tan: A Success Story

    From the tobacco business, to airline, to liquor, real estate and education – Lucio Tan has proven that you can always find opportunities through humble experiences.
    One of Philippines’ top tycoons: Ramon Ang
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    • One of Philippines’ top tycoons: Ramon Ang

    What do Philippine Airlines (PAL), San Miguel Corporation (SMC), Sea Refinery Corporation, and Clariden Holdings Inc., have in common? Two words: Ramon Ang.
    Confidently Beautiful: Miss Universe Pia Wurtzbach
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    • Confidently Beautiful: Miss Universe Pia Wurtzbach

    How does it feel to be one of the world’s most beautiful? Read on and let Pia Wurtzbach’s story inspire you.
    From houseboy to household name: the story of Chef Pablo “Boy” Logro
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    • From houseboy to household name: the story of Chef Pablo “Boy” Logro

    Several Filipinos have already made a mark in the culinary industry: Sandy Daza, Margarita Fores, Annie Lim, and Gene Gonzales. But none have made as much noise as the ever-smiling Chef Boy Logro, whose served a king, a princess, the Queen, and at least three former heads of state.
  • Business Talk
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    • BUSINESS LEGENDS: BOTEJYU Group Representative Director & CEO Hideto Kurita and VIVA Communications Inc. Chairman Vicente Del Rosario, Jr.

    We sat down with Mr. Hideto Kurita from the BOTEJYU® group and Mr. Vicente Del Rosario, Jr., chairman of VIVA Communications Inc., a leading entertainment company in the Philippines, to explore the factors behind their thriving partnership and their vision moving forward.
  • Success Stories

    • The Success Story of Carmen’s Best Founder Paco Magsaysay

    Philippine Primer proudly tells the story of Paco Magsaysay, founder and CEO of Carmen's Best.
  • Success Stories

    • Success Story: Cesar Suarez Cayas of New Marketlink Pharmaceutical Corporation

    From 1970, the moment he first entered the world of sales as a simple takatak boy (cigarette vendor) in Luneta Park, until this very moment, New Marketlink Pharmaceutical Corporation (NMPC) Chief Operating Officer Cesar Suarez Cayas has stood by and held steadfast to his life principle—that having the best life is all ...
  • Success Stories

    • Story of Filipino Success: Ronnie del Carmen of Pixar Animation Studios

    Here's what you need to know about Filipino animation writer Ronnie del Carmen.
  • Success Stories

    • Success Story of Injap Sia: Youngest Billionaire in PH

    A full-on promdi or from the province is the country's youngest billionaire.
  • Success Stories

    • Success Story of Dra. Vicki Belo

    Dra. Vicki Belo is one of the renowned dermatologists in the Philippines. Get to know her more through her story.
  • Success Stories

    • Atty. Felipe L. Gozon: Lawyer Who Became The Best Broadcast CEO

    Get to know the man who propelled the success of the radio and TV giant, GMA Network.
  • Success Stories

    • Success Story of Alfredo Yao: The Juice King

    When you hear the name Alfredo Yao and you’re of a certain age, you tend to only think of one thing and one thing alone: Zest-O. It’s the country’s largest juice brand, and can be found in almost every lunchbox of every kid that goes to school.
  • Success Stories

    • Success Story of Dado Banatao, a Filipino Engineer, Inventor, and Tech Innovator

    The tech world has him to thank for two things that can be found in every PC you see today: the PC chip set and the Windows Graphics accelerator chip for PCs.
  • Success Stories

    • Story of Filipino Success: Eugenio Lopez III, the man behind ABS-CBN’s success

    None of the success ABS-CBN has today would be possible without the leadership of Eugenio Lopez III.
  • Success Stories

    • Stories of Filipino Success: Lucio and Susan Co

    The Cos may be low-profile, but they are quite good at what they do.
  • Success Stories

    • Story of Filipino Success: Mariano Que, founder of Mercury Drug

    From P100 and a bottle of a wonder drug to the most recognized pharmacy in the country, Mariano Que made sure Filipinos had access to quality medicine at affordable prices... and then some.
  • Success Stories

    • Success Story of Alfonso Yuchengco: Filipino Diplomat, Banker, and Philantropist

    His road to success may not be a rags-to-riches one, but Alfonso Yuchengco’s story is something that would inspire someone to never stop improving and striving for more success. He took care of the family business, and he let it grow, making it known to be one of the most prominent corporations in the country.
  • Success Stories

    • Story of Filipino Success: David M. Consunji of DMCI Holdings, Inc.

    David M. Consunji is proof that nice guys can finish first.
  • Success Stories

    • Story of Filipino Success: Rebecca Bustamante of ASIA CEO Forum

    Before she became the CEO of a renowned company, she was a vendor and a domestic helper who struggled and strived hard in order to fend for her family.
  • Success Stories

    • Enrique Razon, Jr.: The man known as “Ports King”

    In a country surrounded by water, having knowledge and control of where to put a port is both a form of public service and a key to becoming one of the country’s richest business tycoons. Take the man known as “Ports King”, Enrique Razon Jr.
  • Success Stories

    • No easy way up: The Aboitiz Family

    Cebu's Aboitiz clan has been in business for 100 years, and they've been instrumental in developing the Visayas region.
  • Success Stories

    • Meet the Man Behind Metrobank’s Success: George Siao Kian Ty

    Hardwork and dedication paved the way for banking taipan Dr. George S.K. Ty to become one of the country's foremost businessmen. Not bad for someone who was refused a loan at 19.
  • Success Stories

    • Manny Pangilinan’s journey to success

    Manny Pangilinan’s humble beginnings will make you want to drop all your hesitations and hustle more for your dreams in life.
  • Success Stories

    • One of the Philippines’ retail tycoons: LUCIO CO

    Success doesn’t happen overnight. It takes commitment, a lot of sweat and failures to be on top – and these for sure were the things that Lucio Co – topbilled as one of the Philippines’ retail tycoons, went through to be ranked as number 11th on Forbes richest in the Philippines.
  • Success Stories

    • We’ve got it all for you: The SM Story

    Philippines’ leading retail industry, SM, proves that success starts from humble beginnings.
  • Success Stories

    • From booze to food to everything else: San Miguel Corporation

    The words San Miguel can be associated with so much more, what with being one of the largest and most diverse conglomerates in the country.
  • Success Stories

    • Success Story: Tony Tan Caktiong of Jollibee Group

    Known to be the man behind the country’s famous bee, Tony Tan Caktiong is another rags-to-riches story – from owning a small ice cream franchise, to heading some of the Philippines’ most famous food chains.
  • Success Stories

    • Meet the 10th richest man in PH: Andrew Tan

    Before being hailed by Forbes magazine as the 10th among the “Philippines’ 50 Richest” in 2016, Andrew Tan, at age 16, arrived in the country to follow his father who was then working in a transistor radio factory.
  • Success Stories

    • Business Talk: Andrej Wisniewski of Raintree Group

    "People say you have to be a big brand, a big company, but it's not true. You simple have to get good people and have a heart at what you're doing."
  • Success Stories

    • Born out of concern and turbulent times: Puregold

    Who knew the Asian financial crisis of 1997 would bring about one of the country's most successful enterprises?
  • Success Stories

    • The Life of Lucio Tan: A Success Story

    From the tobacco business, to airline, to liquor, real estate and education – Lucio Tan has proven that you can always find opportunities through humble experiences.
  • Success Stories

    • One of Philippines’ top tycoons: Ramon Ang

    What do Philippine Airlines (PAL), San Miguel Corporation (SMC), Sea Refinery Corporation, and Clariden Holdings Inc., have in common? Two words: Ramon Ang.
  • Success Stories

    • Confidently Beautiful: Miss Universe Pia Wurtzbach

    How does it feel to be one of the world’s most beautiful? Read on and let Pia Wurtzbach’s story inspire you.
  • Success Stories

    • From houseboy to household name: the story of Chef Pablo “Boy” Logro

    Several Filipinos have already made a mark in the culinary industry: Sandy Daza, Margarita Fores, Annie Lim, and Gene Gonzales. But none have made as much noise as the ever-smiling Chef Boy Logro, whose served a king, a princess, the Queen, and at least three former heads of state.