Day 1 – JUNE 30, 2018 | SATURDAY | 1PM TO 5PM
FRANCHISE 101
1PM | Armando “Butz” Bartolome
GMB Management Service Global Inc.
A former Overseas Filipino assigned in Singapore and Middle East, Armando “Butz” Bartolome began his journey in helping individuals choose on how to select a franchise. He travel destinations reached as far as the Middle East places like Dubai, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia. Upon his return 1993 to the country, he together with his spouse Lyndah set-up a company called GMB Franchise Developers. Now on its 25th year, GMB has grown by word-of-mouth. The couple has assisted over 300 businesses like Mang Inasal, Julies Bakeshop, Figaro, Goto King, Peanut World, Ahead Tutorial, Bayad Center, Potato Corner, Fiorgelato, Lots A Pizza and more. Most of these began as micro enterprise. Armando or “Butz” was given the honor by his clients as the Philippines’ Franchise Guru. He gives on seminars on How To Franchise your business, Franchising pros and cons and mentors those wanting to know if franchising is for them. He writes for the last 5 years in Business Mirror every Wednesday a column called “Franguru Speaks”. Last 2012 one of his books he has published entitled “Is Franchising For You?”, was awarded as the Book of The Year 2012 under the Profession Category by the National Book Development Board and Manila Critic Circle.
BUSINESS VALUES AND LEADERSHIP
2:30PM | Dr. Cecilio Pedro
CEO, Lamoiyan
Success sometimes can be too much too handle and that’s why as an entrepreneur, one must keep yourself reminded of those who give you encouragement and strength to keep moving forward.
People thought Dr. Cecilio K. Pedro was crazy for going against big companies in the toothpaste industry. Many years later, Hapee toothpaste remains as a major competitor against global brands in the Philippines.
Not only is Lamoiyan Corporation known for creating a Filipino brand of toothpaste, but it is also known for its commitment to supporting the deaf community. The company employed hearing-impaired people, and required employees to learn how to communicate with the deaf. And since he is a devout Christian like her grandmother, Dr. Cecilio Diokno also founded and chaired the Deaf Evangelistic Alliance Foundation (DEAF) which gave scholarship to the deaf community and introduced them to Christianity, standing by the company’s motto, “To make a difference for the glory of God.”
Learn more about the business values and leadership he carries that can help you and your business grow further.
PRIMER ON STOCK INVESTING AND TRENDS IN THE PHILIPPINE CAPITAL MARKET
4PM | Luigi Limlingan
Head of Research & Sales
Regina Capital Development Corporation
Luis “Luigi” Limlingan is no stranger to the finance world. He has 13 years work experience in finance primarily buy and sell side trading. He is licensed by the SEC as Certified Investment Solicitor. He has a BA in Management Economics, from Ateneo de Manila University and obtained MBA at London Business School.
His former roles include management positions in HSBC, ATR Maybank and Philips Electronics, and international experience from United Kingdom and Singapore. He has worked with start-ups and and established mutual funds and hedge funds.
Luigi is currently the head the sales effort of Regina Capital Development Corporation, an equities firm in the Philippines offering traditional and online trading.
Luigi is a regular source of opinion and information from One News Network, Inquirer, Philstar, Reuters, Business World, Business Mirror, ANC to name a few and during his free time does some regular hosting.
Last year, in collaboration with Bloomberg Philippines, he wrote the script for and hosted a segment entitled Stocks to Watch, which goes into a deep dive analysis of locally listed companies every week. At the same time, he joined the academe, as a part time faculty in Ateneo de Manila, teaching finance electives to undergraduates.
Day 2 – JULY 1, 2018 | SUNDAY | 10AM TO 7PM
Co-hosted by:
MODULE 1: A PRIMER ON TRAIN LAW
10AM – 11AM | Frances Rose Villamayor
Partner, Global Compliance and Reporting
SGV
A graduate from the Asian Institute of Management with Masters in Business Administration and a Bachelor of Science major in Accountancy from the De La Salle University, Frances is one of the youngest Partners in SGV – the country’s leading auditing firm. She serves as a resource person not only for tax provisioning but also for Ernst and Young Global Audit Methodology (GAM) related procedures. She has handled tax compliance review, tax due diligence review, general tax advice, business tax compliance services among others.
MODULE 1: A PRIMER ON TRAIN LAW
10AM – 11AM | Noel P. Rabaya
Partner, Tax Accounting and Risk Advisory Service Leader,
SGV
1st place in the 1992 CPA licensure examination, Noel holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Accounting degree, Cum Laude, from the University of the Philippines – Diliman. He has over 20 years of experience in tax compliance and ta advisory services and is the Country Leader for Tax Accounting and Risk Advisory Services (TARAS).
MODULE 2: DOING GOOD AND DOING WELL
11AM – 12NN | Maricris Sarino – Joson
Managing Director,
Yabang Pinoy
Yabang Pinoy was founded in 2005 when a small group of young, idealistic Filipinos realized that a lack of national pride among Filipinos is one of the biggest challenges the country faces.
Yabang Pinoy thus became the pioneering Filipino pride movement that challenges each of us to become Filipinos sa isip, sa salita, at sa gawa (in thought, in words, and in deed), and that converts Filipinos into shouting proud Filipinos, who share a love for country with fellow Filipinos here and around the world.
Yabang Pinoy prides itself in working with the youth in developing fun and unique programs and activities to remind Filipinos of reasons to be proud of being Filipino.
MODULE 2: DOING GOOD AND DOING WELL
11AM – 12NN | Julius Alip
President, Center for Agriculture and Rural Development.
As a social entrepreneur, Julius believes that he has a responsibility to ensure that CARD thrives, especially after 5 years of seeing how the company that his dad started in 1986 is now having a positive impact on the lives of over 4 million underserved Filipino families. He is committed to work hard in making sure CARD would only pursue projects that are aligned to its purpose.
While microfinancing has already established itself as a very powerful tool in eradicating poverty, Julius has been able to really extend its social impact further by introducing numerous innovations : establishing clean energy value chains via distribution of solar, investments in social enterprises such as Hapinoy and Rags2Riches to further amplify impact across industries, harnessing mobile technologies for microentrepreneurs, venturing into Leasing to have multipler effects, and pioneering Business Development Services and Mga Likha Ni Inay to support community-based products to broader markets.
Julius is also a graduate of Harvard Kennedy School of Government.
MODULE 3: STARTING YOUR FOOD BUSINESS AND TRENDS
1PM – 2PM | Cesca De Leon
Hotdog on Sticks, Big City, Sausage and Eggs and Nathan’s Famous Philippines
Cesca de Leon has a background in finance and banking prior to joining the family business. Nowadays, she is busy managing Hotdog On Sticks, Big City, and Sausage & Eggs, all are homegrown brands serving the Filipino’s penchant for hotdogs, sausages, and the local longganisa with over 100 stores nationwide.
More recently, she is director for operations for Nathan’s Famous Philippines, a 100-year-old hot dog brand from New York, well known for the annual hot dog eating contest every 4th of July.
This year, she co-founded Franchise World Link Philippines, a network of franchise brokers present in over 15 countries and with strengths in Asia, Europe and Africa.
She received her undergraduate from Ateneo de Manila University andher MBA from IESE Business School in Barcelona, Spain.
MODULE 4: MANAGING THE MILLENNIAL WORKFORCE
2PM – 3PM | Atty. Benjamin Yan
Benjamin Yan is a member of the legal profession and a proud father to his 2 kids. He graduated with honors from the Ateneo School of Law in 2009 and became a member of the Philippine Bar in 2010. After graduating from law school, he joined one of the largest law firms in the country, SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan. He was connected with the firm for almost 5 years,where he spent most of his time handling matters involving labor and employment relations for a variety of clients including small startup tech companies, large multinationals and BPOs. He also served a short stint with the Office of the President during the administration of former President Benigno Aquino III, where he served as a legal consultant on anti-corruption matters.
He serves as a volunteer lawyer for the Ateneo Legal Services Center, assisting indigent clients with labor complaints filed before the National Labor Relations Commission.
MODULE 5: BREAKING THE GLASS CEILING: PROMOTING WOMEN LEADERSHIP IN BUSINESS
3PM-4PM | IDr.Charisse Bantiling
IDr. Charisse Gail Bantiling is a young Filipino Interior Designer who graduated from the country’s most prestigious design institution, Philippine School of Interior Design (PSID) undertaking BS Interior Design in 2013 and is currently an active member of the Philippine Institute of Interior Designers (PIID). She is currently the Head of Design and Construction Management Division of Trends and Concepts.
With more than 5 years of widespread and substantial experience, she owns an innate desire to create and design interiors that exceed client’s expectations. With an eye for quality, a grander sense of style, and a client-centered approach to business, Gail has proven herself as an innovative designer.
MODULE 6: SALES PITCH AND TRAINING
Josh Aragon,
Founder, PushKart
Pushkart.ph is a winner in the Final Pitch Season 1 by History Channel and was awarded as the Top 10 Startups in Techtonic, Top 10 Startups in YES! Startup Summit, Top 6 Startups in ASEAN50 Slingshot: Startups to the RESQUE and a finalist for the Best Newcomer of the ASEAN Rice Bowl Startup Awards 2017.
As a leader and self-sufficient innovator, Josh is comfortable in any role from the executive boardroom to the manufacturing floor. He is a savvy negotiator known for strong business development and relationship building skills. Josh’s innate ability to build high-performance teams, including his strategically-selected executive management staff, has served as a growth catalyst and infused productive energy into the workplace.
‘Mastering the Art of Pitching your Business through Storytelling’
Rolan Garcia
Founder and CEO, Project VII
Rolan is the Founder and CEO of the pioneering grassroots company for Entrepreneurship development in the Philippines.
As a serial entrepreneur, his sought after keynotes on Entrepreneurship, 21st Century Sales, Public Speaking and Thought Leadership have received sterling reviews from transcontinental audiences worldwide. He has shared his insights to audiences from Japan, Hong Kong, Hawaii, Singapore, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Taiwan, and thousands of people from the Philippines. He trains corporate professionals from Nestle, P&G, Unilever, Monde Nissin, Megaworld, Ortigas &Co., multinational insurance companies and sales organizations to name a few.
A former multi-awarded debater, Rolan is also currently one of the lead trainers of the Junior Chamber International – Manila Limitless Training Institute.
MODULE 7: “What it is to be a Jaycee” | Opportunities to Impact
5PM to 630PM | Lek Toribio
2017 Director for Training
JCI Manila
Author of the book Simplified: Principles of Management
Published by National Bookstore Inc., Lek is a Motivational speaker and the Director for training of JCI Manila, the country’s premier JCI chapter. He is also the 2017 Most Outstanding National Trainer awarded by JCI Philippines.
