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.

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LIVES WELL LIVED | Chito Sobrepeña: A man for others remembered

Noblesse oblige—the idea that those with influence should use their position to help others—perhaps best sums up the life of Aniceto M. “Chito” Sobrepeña, former president of the Metrobank Foundation and the youngest Cabinet member under President Corazon Aquino.
16 Jan 2026
1:42PM

Malate food crawl: Korean, Japanese, and timeless classics

If the first half of my week-long holiday staycation found me in Binondo, the remainder of my relax-and-recharge break took me to the other side of town—this time, to Malate.
14 Jan 2026
11:46AM

LIVES WELL LIVED | Cesar Buenaventura: Engineering a life of firsts

In 1975, while the Philippines—and the world—remembered the “Thrilla in Manila” boxing match between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier, another historic milestone unfolded more quietly: the appointment of Cesar A. Buenaventura, a Baguio-born civil engineer of humble beginnings, as president and chair of Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corp. and country chair of the Shell group of companies, making him the first Filipino to hold both posts.
7 Jan 2026
9:46AM

INSIDER FOCUS | A Binondo food crawl: Noodles, coffee, and hidden haunts

In October 2025, this writer took home—along with other prizes—an overnight stay voucher at the Ramada Manila Central Hotel in Binondo, located right next door to the Binondo Church, officially known as the Minor Basilica and National Shrine of Saint Lorenzo Ruiz.
16 Dec 2025
12:35PM

LIVES WELL LIVED | Queena Lee-Chua: A life of math, mind, and heart

“Calculus, compositions, basketball — strange bedfellows, one may say. But not for Queena. Queens, Que. (Take your pick; rare is he who pronounces her name right on the first try.)”
24 Nov 2025
9:35AM

Enrile’s JAKA empire: Growth, crisis, and an unfinished tower

For over a decade, the mothballed site of the proposed JAKA Tower — with its rusting reinforced steel bars and unfinished concrete structure — was a blighted sight on bustling Ayala Avenue, a far cry from the gleaming 59-story office skyscraper it was slated to be.
19 Nov 2025
9:34AM

MAP honoree Hans Sy: A leader built, not born

It’s hard to imagine that the first job of Hans T. Sy — MAP’s Management Person of the Year 2025 — was taking out the garbage and assisting the cash clerk.
17 Nov 2025
3:47PM

A year of Anko in PH: Australian design, Filipino heart

A year ago, Australia's beloved home and lifestyle brand, Anko, opened its first store in the Philippines, bringing with it a unique blend of Australian creativity and Filipino warmth. Fast forward to today, the brand is no longer just a newcomer — it has grown into a vibrant presence in countless Filipino homes.
7 Nov 2025
4:56PM

'Mr. M' joins MQuest to nurture next-generation Filipino stars

This partnership brings together decades of Mr. M’s unmatched experience in talent development and MediaQuest’s commitment to uplifting Filipino creativity — a fusion of artistry, mentorship, and vision.
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