Joscel Delos Cielos of Apeiron Named Among the Top 40 Filipino Founders on LinkedIn 2025

Joscel Delos Cielos of Apeiron Named Among the Top 40 Filipino Founders on LinkedIn 2025

Manila, Philippines – The Top 40 Filipino Founders on LinkedIn 2025 has officially been unveiled, and among this year’s honorees is Joscel Delos Cielos, Chairman and Chief Business Officer of Apeiron. His inclusion in this historic list recognizes not only his entrepreneurial achievements but also his enduring commitment to building communities, shaping industries, and inspiring the next generation of Filipino leaders.

Joscel’s journey reflects the essence of Filipino entrepreneurship: resilient, innovative, and deeply rooted in purpose. As Chairman and CBO of Apeiron, he has consistently demonstrated how leadership goes beyond business growth. It is about creating ecosystems of opportunity, elevating partnerships, and driving impact that resonates far beyond the boardroom. His work embodies the belief that founders are not just builders of companies but architects of change.

The Top 40 Filipino Founders on LinkedIn 2025 is not a ranking but a collective recognition of visionaries who are redefining the entrepreneurial landscape. Each founder represents a unique story of leadership and contribution, and Joscel’s story stands out as a testament to the power of clarity, collaboration, and courage in business. His presence on this list affirms the growing influence of Filipino founders on the global stage, positioning the Philippines as a hub of creativity, resilience, and forward‑thinking leadership.

“This recognition is more than an accolade. It is a movement to spotlight Filipino founders who are shaping the future with courage and clarity. Leaders like Joscel Delos Cielos remind us that entrepreneurship is not just about building businesses but about creating communities of impact and inspiration,” said the organizing committee of the Top 40 initiative.

As the announcement continues to unfold, Joscel’s achievement serves as inspiration for aspiring entrepreneurs and established leaders alike. His journey reinforces the message that Filipino founders are not only participants in the global economy but are also thought leaders driving meaningful change.

About Apeiron Consultancy Inc.

Apeiron is a next-generation professional services firm driving business transformation across Southeast Asia and beyond, with a growing presence in the Philippines, Singapore, Hong Kong, the British Virgin Islands (BVI), and the Cayman Islands.
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Join PetroSync Reliability and Maintenance for Risk Reduction

Join PetroSync Reliability and Maintenance for Risk Reduction

Reduce operational risk and downtime by strengthening reliability and maintenance. Join PetroSync training to stay ahead of your competitors.

You may not notice it at first. Operations still run. Machines still hum. Reports still look “acceptable.” But somewhere in your facility, small inefficiencies are quietly adding up—and your competitors are moving faster than you think.

In today’s asset-intensive industries, risk is no longer just about safety incidents or catastrophic failures. Risk is about lost productivity, avoidable downtime, and decisions made too late. The uncomfortable truth? Companies that fail to strengthen reliability and maintenance capabilities often end up financing their competitors’ growth.

This is where PetroSync Reliability and Maintenance programs step in—not as theory, but as a strategic shield for your business.

When Downtime Becomes Your Competitor’s Opportunity

Imagine this scenario.

Your critical asset fails unexpectedly. Production stops for hours—sometimes days. Your team scrambles, external contractors are called in, and management meetings multiply. Meanwhile, your competitor delivers on time, meets client expectations, and quietly wins the next contract.

Unplanned downtime remains one of the most expensive risks in industrial operations. Industry studies consistently show that reactive maintenance can reduce asset productivity by 20–30%, while organizations that adopt reliability-centered strategies significantly improve equipment availability.

When your maintenance strategy lacks structure, downtime is no longer just a technical issue—it becomes a competitive disadvantage.

PetroSync’s reliability and maintenance trainings are designed to help you move from firefighting mode to foresight-driven decision-making, ensuring downtime never turns into someone else’s opportunity.

The Hidden Cost of “We’ll Fix It Later” Maintenance Decisions

Many leaders don’t ignore maintenance—they postpone it.

At first, it seems harmless. Budgets are tight. Production targets are aggressive. Maintenance improvements can “wait until next quarter.” But over time, this mindset creates silent losses:

Maintenance backlogs grow without visibility

Failure patterns repeat without root cause resolution

Maintenance costs increase while reliability stays flat

According to global benchmarks, organizations with poor maintenance planning can spend up to 40% more on maintenance costs compared to those using structured reliability frameworks.

This is why certifications such as CMRP Training and CRE Training matter. They equip your team with a common language, proven methodologies, and leadership-level insight—so maintenance decisions are no longer reactive guesses, but calculated business moves.

Why Smarter Teams Are Using Data, AI, and Reliability Thinking

Here’s where the gap between you and your competitors can widen—or close.

Leading organizations are now combining reliability frameworks with AI-powered tools, including chatbot-driven maintenance support. These AI chatbots help teams:

Access SOPs, failure histories, and troubleshooting steps instantly

Reduce time spent searching for manuals or expert input

Improve technician productivity by 15–25%

Cut operational delays caused by human dependency

AI does not replace expertise—but it amplifies it.

When paired with structured approaches like ARCM Training and RCA Training, AI-driven insights allow teams to focus on preventing failures, not just responding to them.

The result? Higher operational efficiency, faster decision-making, and measurable cost savings—often reaching 10–20% reduction in avoidable maintenance expenses.

While some companies still rely on tribal knowledge, smarter teams are building systems that scale, learn, and protect the business long-term.

Staying Relevant in a Market That Punishes Unprepared Leaders

Markets today are unforgiving.

Clients demand reliability. Investors expect predictable performance. Regulators raise the bar. And competitors who invest early in reliability and maintenance excellence gain momentum that is hard to catch up with.

As a business leader, the real risk is not investing too much in maintenance—it is investing too late.

PetroSync Reliability and Maintenance programs are designed for professionals who understand that asset reliability is not a technical cost center, but a strategic advantage. By strengthening your people, processes, and decision frameworks today, you reduce operational risk tomorrow—and ensure your organization remains competitive in a market that rewards preparedness.

About PetroSync Global Internasional

PetroSync was established in Singapore in 2010 and began its expansion into Indonesia in 2013. To this day, PetroSync has become a leading oil and gas training provider, with a participant passing rate as high as 90%.

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Why Dianne Medina Is Talking About Real-Life Skincare and Why Maxine Medina Tried It

Why Dianne Medina Is Talking About Real-Life Skincare and Why Maxine Medina Tried It

Manila, Philippines — Media personality, host, and working mom Dianne Medina led the official launch of My Saiko Skin, using the platform to highlight a message that strongly resonated with women and mothers. The event focused on the growing need for skincare that fits into real life, rather than adding pressure to already demanding daily routines.

Speaking candidly during the launch, Medina shared how her skincare habits changed after becoming a mother. She explained that routines she once followed are no longer practical today.

“Before, skincare was a long ten-step process. Now, as a working mom, you really don’t have that time anymore,” Medina said.

She emphasized that women manage many responsibilities every day, making simplicity a key factor when choosing skincare.

“You have many priorities, work, kids, responsibilities, so skincare needs to fit into real life,” she added.

Throughout the event, Medina consistently returned to this message, reinforcing that skincare should be supportive rather than overwhelming. She also delivered a clear message directed at women and mothers, reminding them that self-care should not feel like an added burden.

“Skincare should support your lifestyle, not add pressure to it,” she said.

The launch also featured Miss Universe Philippines 2016 Maxine Medina, who shared her personal experience using My Saiko Skin products and her preference for Japanese skincare. She highlighted the brand’s lightweight formulations, noting that they absorb quickly and work well within a simplified daily routine.

Behind the brand, My Saiko Skin CEO and Founder Anna Perez shared the company’s vision of bringing Japanese skincare standards to Filipino consumers while keeping products accessible. She explained that maintaining formulation quality and protective packaging was a priority, even while managing costs.

Ms. Anna Perez also shared the brand’s long-term direction beyond the local market. “Our vision is to see My Saiko Skin not only in the Philippines, but across Asia, the US, Dubai, and globally,” she said.

From a formulation perspective, Japanese manufacturing partner and technical lead Mr. Benson Liao explained that Japanese skincare focuses on discipline, ingredient stability, and long-term skin health. He noted that My Saiko Skin formulations are designed to address sensitivity and inflammation through carefully selected and stabilized ingredients.

Providing medical context, Dermatologist Dra. Jaja discussed common skincare concerns among Filipinos, including sensitivity, pigmentation, and acne, which are often influenced by climate, pollution, and lifestyle. She emphasized that minimalist routines can be effective when products are well-formulated and used consistently.

My Saiko Skin expands its retail presence at Mitsukoshi Beauty BGC Mall, Mercury Drugstores, and Rose Pharmacy with a curated lineup of Japan-made skincare formulated with advanced Vitamin C technology.

The range features the Glasskin VC Essence Total Pore Care, which not only target pores but it also refines and avoid breakouts; the Brightskin Pure VC Essence Illuminating Skin Perfector, developed with high-concentration stabilized Vitamin C to address hyperpigmentation and early signs of aging; and the My Saiko Skin Yuzu Peeling Soap, a Japanese artisan bar designed for gentle daily exfoliation while preserving skin balance.

Beyond formulation, the brand places equal importance on product integrity through thoughtful packaging. “Our VC Essence comes in a tube-type packaging with a pointed nozzle so it’s easier to apply and, more importantly, to limit air from coming in. This helps keep the Vitamin C more stable, more potent, and longer-lasting,” said Ms. Anna Perez, CEO of My Saiko Skin.

Formulation expert Benson Liao echoed this, noting, “Vitamin C is very sensitive to air and the environment. That’s why the pointed tube design is important, it limits air exposure and keeps the formula  in a very potent state until use.”

The launch concluded with a unified message echoed by its host, ambassadors, and experts. My Saiko Skin promotes simple, gentle, and effective skincare that supports real life, particularly for women and working mothers, while meeting Japanese formulation standards and Filipino needs.

About Global Wellness

Global Wellness Enterprises is a Philippine-based wellness company focused on developing and distributing premium health and beauty products inspired by Japanese innovation. The company supports brands through product development, regulatory compliance, and market launch, with a strong commitment to quality, safety, and consumer trust.

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Let Us Create A Better Tomorrow

Let Us Create A Better Tomorrow

From World Vision’s child sponsorship program and successful Noche Buena campaign, to Kuya Rey Bufi’s storytelling initiative sharing his book Saan-Saan with children in far-flung communities, these stories showcase impact and passion in action. Together, they remind us that hope, joy, and the gift of imagination can reach every child, creating lasting change across the Philippines. Deivid Rioferio, APR of CSR INSIGHTS shares this story about creating a better tomorrow.

It takes boldness to move from vision to action. We hope you find motivation from these stories impact and passion.

Give A Gift That Lasts

Thousands of children and families across the Philippines are celebrating Christmas and the New Year with the joy of knowing someone somewhere cares for them very deeply.

The child-focused nonprofit World Vision has been instrumental in making this happen through its child sponsorship program, where everyone has the opportunity to give a gift that lasts, hope. Sponsor a child now: https://www.worldvision.org.ph/gift-hope-sponsor-a-child/sponsor-now/

As an added highlight, World Vision National Director Dr. Harvey Q. Carpio shared the strong success of the organization’s recent Noche Buena campaign.

“Noche Buena is more than food on the table, it is the warmth of family, the joy of children’s laughter, and the reminder that hope is best shared together. For World Vision, this celebration is also a symbol of our hope for every child: that they may experience love, dignity, and the joy of Christmas, no matter their circumstance,” said Dr. Carpio.

Wrap A Little Magic

The last quarter of 2025 has been particularly busy for Kuya Rey Bufi, a kwentista, a storyteller, who travelled to different communities to share his book “Saan-Saan” with children.

“Saan-Saan is very close to my heart because it carries my personal advocacy of encouraging children to read. My dream has always been for every child to hold a book that can take them to places they’ve never been and spark their imagination. This story is a gentle reminder that reading can open doors to endless adventures,” shared Kuya Rey.

He said that when people asked him who the book is for, his answer was clear that it is for children who have never held a storybook in their hands, for Filipino kids who have little to no access to stories, and for those in far-flung communities across the country.

“But of course,” he added, “this can also be a gift to any child who longs for adventure. For just 300 pesos, you can gift a child the joy of imagination and the adventure of reading. May this story help them dream and imagine bigger worlds for themselves.”

Order at: https://www.facebook.com/rbufi

About CSR INSIGHTS

CSR INSIGHTS advocates for individuals and organizations engaged in corporate social responsibility, development and humanitarian works. Established in 2021 by seasoned public relations and corporate social responsibility practitioner Deivid Rioferio, APR, CSR INSIGHTS showcases good matters that inspire others to do good. For partnerships, visit: https://csrinsightsph.wordpress.com/

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