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

2 days ago

LIVES WELL LIVED | The steady light of Oscar S. Reyes

Soon after earning his economics degree cum laude from the Ateneo de Manila University in 1965, Oscar S. Reyes made a decision that was both deliberate and unconventional: to find employment in a Filipino firm and not in a multinational corporation or MNC, as most graduates then were inclined to do.
7 days ago

LIVES WELL LIVED | Xavier P. Loinaz: A life of banking excellence and integrity

In the local banking scene of the 1960s, two institutions—one local and the other multinational—served as fertile training grounds for aspiring banking professionals: Bancom Development Corp. and First National City Bank (FNCB), known today as Citibank.
30 Sep 2025
7:27AM

‘Florante at Laura’ returns in Ballet Manila’s major revival

Lisa Macuja-Elizalde's Ballet Manila (BM) is staging the return of “Florante at Laura” at the Aliw Theater, with performances scheduled on Oct. 3 at 8:00 p.m., and Oct. 4 and 5 at 5:00 p.m.
27 Sep 2025
6:48AM

LIVES WELL LIVED | Oscar Hilado’s legacy of integrity, leadership

A certified public accountant, Oscar J. Hilado first joined PHINMA —founded by Ambassador Ramon V. del Rosario Sr., Filemon C. Rodriguez, and Ernesto O. Escaler — as Ambassador del Rosario’s executive assistant. He rose to the top in 1994 as the company's chair and chief executive officer.
15 Sep 2025
3:30PM

LIVES WELL LIVED | Judy Araneta-Roxas: Matriarch of service and strength

“JAR was more than a benefactor and inspiration,” wrote Luchie Aclan Arguelles, a Gerry Roxas Leadership Awardee, in a Facebook tribute. ”She was a guide, a confidante, a matriarch, a mentor…To each of us, she gave more than just encouragement, motivation, and opportunity, JAR gave us her heart.”
10 Sep 2025
1:59PM

Anne Curtis named Anko’s new brand ambassador in the Philippines

Multi-hyphenate Filipina-Australian celebrity Anne Curtis wears many hats—actress, television host, singer, philanthropist, and mother. She now adds another role to her list of accomplishments: brand ambassador of Anko, Australia’s leading home and lifestyle brand known for making everyday living brighter.
4 Sep 2025
8:57AM

INSIDER FOCUS | Marcos’ Rolex, Rizal’s Noli headline León Gallery auction

León Gallery’s The Magnificent September Auction on Sept.13, 2025, promises a rare blend of political intrigue and artistic heritage, headlined by an 18k yellow gold Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-Date engraved on the back with the signature of the late former President Ferdinand E. Marcos.
1 Sep 2025
5:31PM

Branded residences gain momentum in Manila and resort markets

The outlook for branded residences in the Philippines – residential developments that partner with established hotel or lifestyle brands in offering residents premium services, amenities and brand cachet – is strong.
14 Aug 2025
4:11PM

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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