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T with this line: “It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in

he author Jane Austen opened her famous romance novel, Pride and Prejudice,

possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife.” And though we live in
a modern (and non-fiction) world where certain traditions and beliefs have been

eschewed to welcome more progressive ways of thinking, Austen’s idea, albeit

dated, may still ring true for many. Some young bachelors now choose to tie the

knot later, electing to first excel in their chosen careers, focus on their hobbies,

and travel the world sans a partner in life. For now. Ladies and gents, it’s time
to get in formation; from intuitive creatives to businessmen on the rise, from

discerning tastemakers to political scions—feel free to take your pick.

Eduardo aboitiz, 29 ian andErSon, 28

a fifth generation aboitiz, he has taken a a self-taught artist, he worked as an animation
leadership role in one of the family’s many and video game design teacher at Exceptional
businesses as the assistant vice president minds Studio in Los angeles for five years. His
of aboitizLand’s commercial business unit. signature micro-art style is reminiscent of the
the Santa Clara university graduate is well- works of keith Haring, with maze-like patterns he
equipped for the role with a wealth of corporate carefully draws by hand, and has had his work
knowledge behind him. exhibited in tokyo as well.

rafaEL aboitiz, 29 miCHaEL ConCEPCion, 27
a graduate of Santa Clara university, he took He is the co-founder of retail company Welcome
his masters at the ESadE business & Law Worldwide, which develops original concepts
School. He worked for several companies in such as lifestyle boutique Commonwealth
London before moving back home, and is now and optical salon ronnie & Joe. also in the
the digital engagement head of the union bank restaurant business, he is looking forward to
of the Philippines. bringing hip Hong kong coffee shop, Elephant
grounds, to manila.
SamEL aboitiz, 30

an alumnus of Worth School and the maCky Cruz, 29
university of Virginia, he is currently the Son to construction magnate Philip and style
assistant vice president and deputy controller maven Ching Cruz, this young man is at the helm of
at aboitiz Power Corporation. before the family resort in Palawan. He is currently getting
joining the family business, he worked as a ready to take up his mba in fudan university,
freight analyst for Castleton Commodities Shanghai this year.
international in the uSa.
aLEx dE LEon, 32
dani aLiaga, 35 formerly facebook’s product marketing manager

together with his business partners, this for the Southeast asian region, he is now head of
restaurateur founded the bistronomia group, product marketing for instagram asia. His team was
enhancing the local restaurant and bar scene in charge of rolling out instagram Lite, a version of the
with popular establishments like Las flores, app that uses less data and memory. before this, he
rambla, tomatito, and their latest, bar Centrale gained experience working for googe and deloitte.
It's In HIs
Endika amPudia, 30 mito fabiE, 26 genes
Even as a child, he showed signs of his artistic this filipino hiphop singer, songwriter, rapper Actor Marco
sensibilities through painting and design. He now and generation t honouree is better known as Gumabao
in Paul
works as an architect, at the helm of his own firm Curtismith. He opened for kahlid alongside six artists Smith jacket
and construction company. His works, architecturally in 2018 and caught the attenion of Virgin group’s and Bench
or artistically, are always inspired by nature. richard branson after performing in his presence. denim pants

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