Ramon C. Nocon
Ramon C. Nocon

Features Reporter

About the Author

Nocon was previously the corporate communications specialist and later employee engagement lead for Solar Philippines. Prior to that, he held senior editorial positions at Stratworks, Inc. and Fuentes Manila, both leading public relations and marketing communications firms. In advocating for film preservation and archiving, he was a member of the Society of Filipino Archivists for Film, the NCCA Cinema Committee, and was a pioneer staffer of what is now the Philippine Film Archive under the Film Development Council of the Philippines. As a writer, his byline has appeared in Philippine Daily Inquirer, Adobo Magazine, Mabuhay, and ABS-CBN’s ANC X.

Latest from the Author

4 days ago

LIVES WELL LIVED | From boardroom to band: Remembering Johnny Velasquez

In June 2024, Malacañang announced a new slate of appointees, among them Juan Gabriel L. Velasquez—”Johnny” to family and close friends— who was named acting member of the board of directors of Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP).
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INSIDER FOCUS | Penshoppe’s bold new era under the Liu brothers

Penshoppe, established in 1986 and the flagship brand of fashion retailer Golden ABC Inc., is entering its most dynamic era yet, driven by a new generation of leaders—siblings Brandon and Bryan Liu—who are guiding the multi-awarded international fashion enterprise into its next stage of growth.
7 days ago

INSIDER FOCUS | Rado flagship store debuts in Ayala Malls Glorietta

In the global watch industry, Rado, with roots tracing back to 1917, stands as one of the more understated yet distinctive Swiss brands available in the market. Renowned for its pioneering use of revolutionary materials and timeless design, the brand lives by its philosophy: “If we can imagine it, we can make it.”
4 Aug 2025
12:06PM

LIVES WELL LIVED | Ambassador ‘Frank’ Benedicto's lasting legacy

Although Francisco “Frank” Benedicto — diplomat, business and civic leader — was born in Cadiz City, Negros Occidental, on Feb. 12, 1939, it was in Cebu that the Benedicto clan would make a name for themselves in the fields of commerce and philanthropy.
7 Jul 2025
12:58PM

INSIDER FOCUS | The J. Moreno Building: A legacy in limbo

The landmark exhibit “Timeless: J. Moreno” recently concluded at the Metropolitan Museum of Manila. Presented in collaboration with the Jusi and Piña Legacy Foundation, and curated by Dr. Florina H. Capistrano-Baker with Ditas R. Samson as co-curator, the exhibition paid tribute to the late Jose “Pitoy” Moreno—celebrated as “Asia’s Fashion Czar”—who passed away in 2018.
12 Jun 2025
7:48AM

INSIDER FOCUS | Lido Cocina Tsina: 89 years of heritage with a modern twist

Picture yourself in 1930s Binondo, Chinatown—bustling, a hive of commerce and activity. On T. Alonzo street, lined with hardware stores and other commercial establishments, a cook held court at his modest but popular Chinese restaurant. That cook was Lido—and the eatery bore his name.
28 May 2025
7:41AM

LIVES WELL LIVED | Edgardo B. Espiritu’s storied life in law, banking & finance, diplomacy

Analytical, creative, and principled — as many described him— Edgardo Bautista Espiritu carved a career that spanned law, banking and finance, and diplomacy. A University of the Philippines law graduate (LL.B. 1958), Espiritu channeled his education into transformative leadership roles that left lasting marks on institutions both public and private.
25 May 2025
6:56AM

INSIDER FOCUS | Guevarra’s, Adobros reimagine Filipino classics in global culinary journey

In the latest edition of its “Taste of the Philippines: A Global Culinary Journey”, Guevarra’s presents a fresh collaboration with Melbourne-based culinary collective Adobros, led by the dynamic duo, Chef Michael Pastrana and Chef Morris Danzen Catanghal.
22 May 2025
8:07AM

LIVES WELL LIVED | A Taste of Japan in Makati: Honoring the culinary legacy of Tsukiji’s Chef Oka

Chef Oka, as he is fondly called, was born in Tokyo, Japan. He displayed an early interest in — and later, a passion for — all things seafood, which eventually led him to work at the Tsukiji Fish Market at the age of 19.
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