Philippine News

I was in Europe when the news of Gaita Fores’ passing came. Friends shared the news and the sentiment was universal: her death was a loss...

I have been asked several times before how come I don’t run for office. Go Negosyo, they tell me, is a nationwide platform; it wields...

Perhaps it is my good fortune to be constantly surrounded by exceptional women. From my mom, Marivic Araneta Concepcion, and my...

It seems difficult to be in a conversation these days without being drawn into speculation on how things will change with US President...

Everyone needs a big brother; everyone needs someone to guide them and help them grow. In my work with MSMEs, I talk about big-brother...

Like many Filipino families last Christmas, our family played host to some of our relatives during the holidays. One of our guests was...

2025 will be an exciting year. It is the year the non-profit I founded, Go Negosyo, turns 20 years old. How time flies, indeed. I can...

Not all heroes wear capes. I hear this all the time when people talk of ordinary people doing extraordinary things to help others. As...

“For good.” This phrase acquired a deeper meaning for me when Yolanda, a former OFW (overseas Filipino worker), visited us at our Go...

The Philippine STAR recently published a lovely piece about my wife, Marissa Orosa Concepcion. “She is the anchor of our family,” it...

If one needed any more proof that entrepreneurship is alive and well in the Philippines, one need only witness the enthusiasm that...

Last week, I was interviewed over Laging Handa, and we got to talk about how consumer confidence will be affected by all the news that’s...

There is a special place in my heart for successful entrepreneurs who mentor other entrepreneurs. It takes a generous soul to share their...

Last week, I hosted in my home Olympic gold medalist Carlos Yulo. He was a special guest at a dinner I organized for First Lady Liza...

With the US elections just concluded, many people have been asking me, what will this mean for the Philippines now that Donald Trump is...

Last week, I was part of a small group of businessmen invited to meet with UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed. With us were...

Last week, I went to a local trade fair to support my youngest daughter’s new business. Bella – who’s tried her hand at being an...

Last week, I had the opportunity to catch up with Dr. Ted Herbosa. Dr. Ted was one of our Go Negosyo advisers during the pandemic. He,...

After being away for about a month, I made it a point to mark my return trip with the ASEAN Business and Investment Summit (ABIS). This...

Now that I am about the same age as my dad when he was in the thick of being active in civil society while balancing his duties at RFM,...