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Why Hunger, Not School, Taught Lydia de Roca How to Make Money

FinancialAdviser.ph — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 01:27:37 +0000

Lydia de Roca, founder of Lydia’s Lechon, did not drop out of school because she lacked ambition. She stepped away because hunger demanded more immediate answers than a classroom could provide. “Nakapag-aral ako ng college,” Lydia says. “Undergraduate ako noon sa UST, third year college, banking and finance commerce.” She understood the value of education. [...]

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He Started Selling in Bazaars—Today His Chicken Wings Brand Is Growing Through Franchising

FinancialAdviser.ph — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 08:28:51 +0000

Before Pepa Wings had mall locations and franchise partners, Paul Lanquino was serving flavored chicken wings in weekend bazaars. That beginning was intentional. “Bazaars were part of the strategy,” Lanquino says. “They allowed us to build brand awareness and validate the concept before committing to something permanent.” Long before launching Pepa Wings, Lanquino had already [...]

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The Secret to 27 Years in One Company? This GM Swears by These Two Things

FinancialAdviser.ph — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 03:44:23 +0000

Most professionals switch jobs every few years, chasing new opportunities or escaping burnout. But Raffy Prats, President and General Manager of Timezone Philippines, has defied that trend—spending nearly three decades with one company. What made him stay? “When kids find out I’m from Timezone, I instantly become the coolest dad in school.” In an exclusive [...]

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