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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INSIDER FOCUS | Salcedo Auctions showcases Antique oriental jars

It was through the 2023 exhibit “Private Art, Public Lives” at Salcedo Auctions that veteran banker Edwin Bautista — then with UnionBank and now CEO of Philippine National Bank — made his public debut as a discerning collector of fine art and antiques, pre-colonial and Spanish colonial pieces, religious folk art, and objets d’art.
23 Jun 2026
6:48AM

Arthaland reaches new milestone at Sevina Park with Tower 2

Showing signs of strength, Southern Luzon—particularly growth centers such as Biñan and Calamba—was increasingly emerging as a preferred destination for homebuyers seeking a greener, more sustainable living environment.
17 Jun 2026
10:18AM

Meet the chefs behind World Kitchens’ global dining journey

To simply call World Kitchens at Gateway Mall 2 in Araneta City an elevated food hall would be missing the point. Going by the vision of its proponents, particularly Jorge L. Araneta, or JLA as he is fondly called—it is a finely curated dining experience that brings the world’s cuisines together under one roof, in a setting that is casual yet elegant, stylish yet accessible.
10 Jun 2026
9:32AM

LIVES WELL LIVED | Mandy Navasero: Photographer, mentor, trailblazer

In our journey through life, we are bound to encounter someone—a teacher, mentor, or perhaps a superior—whose influence profoundly shapes our outlook and the course of our lives.
5 Jun 2026
2:38PM

INSIDER FOCUS | PNB Makati Center repositions itself through adaptive reuse

During its years as the Allied Bank Building, the present-day PNB Makati Center on Ayala Avenue was known for having one of the busiest rooftop helipad facilities in the Makati Central Business District—with one large landing and takeoff pad and three smaller ones on its roof deck.
27 May 2026
10:20AM

INSIDER FOCUS | The Rufinos reimagine Makati Central Square

Makati Central Square’s revival is rooted in cinema history. Meet the Rufinos, the family behind Manila’s grand movie houses, as they breathe new life into the vintage mall with a new generation of tenants and ideas.
18 May 2026
5:17PM

FZA, Fernandez join Philippine Eagle Foundation as trustees

The Philippine Eagle Foundation (PEF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting the endangered Philippine Eagle and its rainforest habitat, has appointed Fernando Zobel de Ayala of Ayala Corp. and Atty. Carlos Luis Fernandez of Philippine Airlines to its board of trustees.
17 May 2026
10:40AM

INSIDER FOCUS | Life beyond the newsroom for Jing Magsaysay

If news junkies are wondering what happened to veteran broadcast journalist Jing Magsaysay — who spent 18 years at ABS-CBN and whose last posting was with the now-defunct CNN Philippines — they may be surprised to learn that he has since settled in Tagaytay, which he now calls home.
5 May 2026
2:15PM

PH English proficiency gap threatens jobs, global competitiveness

“I've seen firsthand what happens when a teacher stands in front of 40 or more children, carrying the weight of a system that never fully equipped them to teach English as a second—or perhaps a foreign—language the way it is actually learned.”
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