Happy Ongpauco-Tiu
Owner, Happy Concepts Group The woman behind a number of successful businesses—World Topps, Bento Box, Pamana, I Love Backyard BBQ, and Tsokolateria in Manila, Baguio, Tagaytay and Boracay—has just opened Gourmet Republic, a food hall in Salcedo Village featuring specialties across all her food brands. Soon, the mother of four will be launching Mom Made, her line of ready-to-cook healthy dishes; her very first in-mall store (The Grid in Power Plant Mall); and then her much-anticipated private dining concept called The Dining Room.