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

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.
6 days ago

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.
3 Nov 2025
8:51AM

LIVES WELL LIVED | Felicito ‘Tong’ Payumo’s enduring legacy

One of the most contentious issues during President Corazon Aquino’s administration in the mid-1980s was the debate over the U.S. military bases agreement—whether to allow the continued presence of American forces at Subic and Clark. Among the personalities who steadily—and inevitably—found themselves involved in the heated debates was then Congressman Felicito Cruz Payumo.
14 Oct 2025
11:55AM

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.
9 Oct 2025
4:25PM

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.”
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