'Top 100 Filipinos on LinkedIn’ Hall of Famer to speak at LinkedIn Local PH; Search for the Philippines’ Top 30 Leaders on LinkedIn is on

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This month, April 2022, is a milestone for the Top 100 Filipinos on LinkedIn for two reasons:

1. Francis Kong , the No. 1 of the Top 100 for three consecutive years (2018-2020), and our only Hall of Famer in 2021, will join us as one of the distinguished panelists on LinkedIn Local Philippines - 4th Panel Discussion ; and
2. We’re launching our very first search for the Philippines’ Top 30 Leaders on LinkedIn .?

Hall of Famer Francis Kong joins LinkedIn Local Philippines event as expert panelist

Francis Kong currently has 139,623 LinkedIn followers, making him the most followed Filipino on LinkedIn.

But more than the number of followers, Francis Kong is an inspiration to hundreds of thousands, if not millions of Filipinos who follow him not only on LinkedIn but also on other platforms including Facebook .

Personally, as one of his followers, I am super excited and grateful that he will be joining us at LinkedIn Local Philippines as one of our expert panelists on April 23, Saturday, at 5-6:30 p.m.

Francis will be joined by Ian Santos and Raymond Victorino – also among the most followed Filipinos on LinkedIn.?

Aside from his character, one of the things I love about Francis Kong is his humility. Despite his success as one of the most respected business speakers in the Philippines, he remains humble and always willing to share his wisdom and expertise with others.

He was already very successful when we reached out to him in 2018 when I launched the Top 47 Filipinos to Follow on LinkedIn for Inspiration and Learning , but he still took the time to respond to us and answer the questionnaire we’ve sent him.

At that time, only 47 out of 100 people we reached out to responded to? us, and one of those who sent their responses early was Francis Kong.?

That act of giving us a chance to get noticed by a successful individual like him encouraged us to continue what we’re doing.?

And so being able to talk to him a couple of times via Zoom a few months ago made me truly excited. Following him is one thing, but being able to speak to him and listen to him share stories is a totally different experience. ?and I can't wait to meet him in person - hopefully very soon.

Let’s talk about the future of leadership, sales and HR on LinkedIn Local Philippines

The future of work is here. COVID-19 has accelerated existing work trends such as remote work, virtual meetings, e-commerce and automation.

Based on McKinsey’s research , e-commerce has grown two to five times faster than prior to the pandemic.?And because of the rise of automation and AI, low-wage employees could be facing job losses unless they “shift to occupations in higher wage brackets,” which require reskilling if they want to remain employed.?

Amidst what is known as The Great Resignation, The Great Migration and The Great Attraction, employees are rethinking their careers. Organizations are figuring out the best ways to retain and attract talent. And leaders are evolving as they face challenges they have not encountered before.?

As the Philippines seeks to reopen its economy, companies are also starting to reopen. For most companies, this means requiring their employees to return to the office.?

The question now is this:

What future awaits leaders and employees in the future of work?

Specifically, we will talk about the following:

• The Future of Sales After COVID-19 with Ian Santos
• The Future of HR and the Workplace After COVID-19 with Raymond Victorino
• The Future of Leadership After COVID-19 with Francis Kong

Whether you're in sales or in HR, or if you lead a team in your organization, this panel discussion is a safe place for you to share your own insights and learn from our guest experts.

Our panel of expert panelists:

Francis Kong

Francis J. Kong is one of the most respected business speakers in the Philippines. He is the recipient of The Outstanding Filipino (TOFIL) Award in 2014.

As an entrepreneur, Francis is well-versed in manufacturing and retail. Francis sits as an independent director on the Board of Primer Holdings, Incorporated.

As a broadcaster, Francis also holds a segment in a radio program called “Business Matters” at DZFE-FM 98.7.

As a columnist for the Philippine Star, his column has been awarded “Best Business Column” for 4 years and a Hall of Fame Award in 2016 by the Catholic Mass Media Awards.

As an author, he has written 24 books and counting. Many titles have become best-sellers in the country’s top bookstores.

Francis has garnered:

• 2 Anvil Awards for Excellence: (John Maxwell Seminar) and (Book: Famealy Matters)
• Gold Quill Award for Best Public Speech category given by the International Association Business Communicators
• Dr. Jose Rizal Award for Excellence in the field of journalism
• Communication and Leadership Award by Toastmasters International
• Philippine People Management Association’s Makatao Award
• He is ranked number 1 in LinkedIn’s list of “Top Filipino Professionals to follow for learning and inspiration” three years in a row. And for 2021, he has been inducted a Hall of Fame Award.
• He is very active with social media and has gathered a huge following through multiple media platforms.

Francis took up Business and graduated Magna Cum Laude. He holds a Master of Arts Degree at Trinity College and Bible Seminary at Newburgh, Indiana, USA.

Raymond Victorino

Raymond is the Top 3 Filipino to Follow on LinkedIn and one of the Top 10 Most Inspiring Filipinos on LinkedIn in 2021.

He has more than 15 years of extensive experience in Human Resources from both local and multinational companies in various industries.

Full-time, he currently works as an HR Business Partner Sr. Manager for the shared services unit of a leading quick service restaurant company in the country.

Raymond is also a freelance career development coach and a mentor for a next-generation online university based in the US.

Outside work, he is a family man, a basketball enthusiast, a LinkedIn content writer, a lifelong learner, and a Christ follower.

Ian Santos

Ian Santos has more than three decades of experience working in various sales, trade marketing, and regional as well as global training roles in well-known companies such as Coca-Cola, Colgate-Palmolive, GlaxoSmithKline, Jollibee Foods Corporation, Mundipharma and Sanofi. He also once lived and worked in Moscow, Russia as an expat.

He has held National Sales Manager, National Sales Training Manager, Sales Director, VP-Sales & Marketing, and Country Manager roles in his corporate career. He is currently the Sales Director of Sanofi Consumer Healthcare.

He was recently named one of nine Global Mentors of Nexford University, a next generation university based in the USA. He finished his MBA and Business Administration degrees at the University of the Philippines – Diliman, where he also developed and taught an MBA Strategic Sales Management course, the first of its kind in the UP MBA Program.

Ian is also the Founder & Chief Consultant of IMS Learning & Consulting . His passion and personal mission is to make a difference in the lives of others through his consulting, mentoring and training practice.

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We will be joined by Mae Cuison and Karissa Huyong-Manankil as our moderators for this event.?

This event is part of our commitment to continue to elevate the Filipino community here on LinkedIn through the initiatives of the Top 100 Filipinos on LinkedIn .

Certificates of participation will be available upon request.?

?? Register here for free: LinkedIn Local Philippines 4th Panel Discussion

Now’s the time to recognize the Philippines’ Top 30 Leaders on LinkedIn?

Two years into the pandemic, we've seen the world of work changed. We've seen how leaders lead through the pandemic with integrity, malasakit, courage, inspiration and resilience.

We've seen how leaders who exemplify those traits enable their teams not only to survive, but also to thrive amidst the pandemic.

After seeing the impact of the Top 100 Filipinos on LinkedIn initiative and the 100 Most Influential Filipino Women on LinkedIn , now, we would like to recognize Filipino leaders who rise up in times of crisis, elevating their teams and organizations to even greater heights.

This continued effort to recognize exemplary Filipinos who are also actively engaging their professional network on LinkedIn is in collaboration with Anda Goseco and Ian Santos . Both are among the Top 100 Filipinos on LinkedIn. Ian is also one of the most inspiring Filipinos on LinkedIn and Anda is one of the top Filipino content creators on LinkedIn.

The Philippines' Top 30 Leaders on LinkedIn is in partnership with ABS-CBN News Channel (ANC), Marketing In Asia and Great Place to Work? Philippines .?

Who are qualified to be nominated?

• A Filipino who leads a team of any size
• Should be active on LinkedIn within the last 90 days
• Has at least 500 followers on LinkedIn
• A leader who exemplifies these five leadership traits: Integrity, Malasakit, Courage, Inspiration, and Resilience

Nomination started on April 5, 2022 and will close on April 30. The results will be announced in June 2022. As of this time, we already have 229 nominations, and counting!

Help us elevate the visibility of great Filipino leaders and celebrate their achievements by nominating them now.

?? Nominate here .

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