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A smiling bee with red cheeks and a chef’s hat might not seem like the kind of mascot that could challenge the golden arches. Yet in the Philippines, and now in many corners of the world, that bee didn’t just compete, it won. This is the story of Tony Tan Caktiong, the son of Chinese…

If there’s one name that still echoes in the world of Philippine business, it’s Henry Sy. From selling surplus shoes on the streets of Manila to building SM malls that practically define weekend family trips, his story is a mix of grit, timing, and vision. Even after his passing in 2019, his legacy is alive,…