He has a kind, unassuming manner and I was sure that he would have godly wisdom and encouragement for aspiring businessmen and businesswomen. I didn’t realize that he is The CEO and President of one of the country’s leading independent fuel company which employs at least five hundred in its head office alone. The humility in his…
Category: Business/ Entrepreneurship/Work
Encouraging Entrepreneurship Part 1 : 702 DZAS Guesting
Yesterday, I called my friend Malu Ortiz to ask her to pray for me because I was scheduled to guest at the entrepreneurial inspiration/ encouragement show of Far East Broadcasting Corp. She agreed to pray for me and asked, “You want me to accompany you?” I said, “Sure!” She is regularly interviewed on the different…
Touched by Inspiring Persons of the World Part 2
When I used to have the luxury of time to have frequent lunches out (a.k.a. before the Kapitolyo shop opened), one of my restaurants of choice was Shangrila Mall’s Duck and Buvette, the baby of Chef Jackie Tan which I enjoyed with dear friends and family. I love the food and service. I know…
Touched by Inspiring Persons of the World Part 1
Yesterday, my dear designer, Joi Cutter came by with a chef I highly respect and whose food I crave a lot— Chef Jackie Tan of Duck and Buvette. I love her Romaine Salad with creamy garlic dressing and her Salted Caramel Ice Cream and everything in between. Over their lunch at the shop, I just appreciated being…
Put Your Hope In Christ (Not Christians)
Many years ago, I took up pottery. I got my wheel, clay, and whatever tools were required to join the class. We made different projects. However, even after some time and many projects, my works were still nothing like my teacher’s. My output as a potter was not a reflection of how great a potter my…
An Article on the National Daily
Since 2004 when an Asian Institute of Management panel (for the thesis defense of the Business student, Marian Balcos, who studied to improve my business) declared that the only remaining agenda my business needs is “yabang (slang for ‘marketing’)” but I didn’t have a budget for it, I surrendered this to the Lord and He…
Coming Out
Yesterday, the Meg Magazine team came over for a photo shoot at the shop. Hannah interviewed me while Lynn and another lovely lady fixed up my hair and makeup. Hannah asked me about how the shop came about, what my day is like, how I balance my time, etc. She then somehow asked me…
The Difference Between Success and Significance
Dr. Agnes Sarthou is an Organisational Development and Corporate Training Consultant for multi-national companies. A few months back, I was able to attend her talk on Success. When I saw her yesterday, I mentioned to her that I was so inspired by her talk. She was so generous to share her whole AVP with me…
BUTTERFLY IN THE SPRING 