Henry H. Ong

Philippines

Columnist at The Financial Adviser

Certified Management Consultant (CMC®). Columnist. Entrepreneur. Financial Adviser.

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What rising credit risk in banks means for investors

1 week ago | business.inquirer.net | Henry H. Ong

MANILA, Philippines — In finance, what you measure often shapes what you see. When assessing risk, it’s easy to focus on the visible, like fluctuations in earnings, balance sheet ratios or headline growth stories. But real financial trouble often builds up quietly until it becomes too big to ignore.
What rising credit risk in banks means for investors

1 week ago | plus.inquirer.net | Henry H. Ong

In finance, what you measure often shapes what you see. When assessing risk, it’s easy to focus on the visible, like fluctuations in earnings, balance sheet ratios or headline growth stories. But real financial trouble often builds up quietly until it becomes too big to ignore. Last week, we explored how many listed companies on the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) are beginning to show signs of distress using a tool that detects early warnings of financial trouble called the Altman Z-score.
Financial Adviser: 5 Business Lessons Everyone Can Learn from Chef Robby Goco, founder and CEO of Cyma Restaurants

1 week ago | esquiremag.ph | Henry H. Ong

In 2000, Chef Robby Goco opened the first Cyma in Boracay. Today he has expanded the group with new brands like Souv! and Elaia, each offering a distinct perspective while staying true to Mediterranean roots. The Cyma Group is now one of the largest and most authentic Greek restaurant chains in the country. Here is his story.
Why the next market shock could hit more PSE firms

2 weeks ago | business.inquirer.net | Henry H. Ong

MANILA, Philippines — In times of economic uncertainty, one of the most important questions investors and business leaders must ask is: how stable is a company’s financial foundation? Strong earnings can offer comfort, and rapid growth often captures attention, but neither guarantees long-term viability. Beneath the surface, balance sheet strength and capital efficiency often tell a more complete story.
Why the next market shock could hit more PSE firms - Philippine Daily Inquirer

2 weeks ago | plus.inquirer.net | Henry H. Ong

In times of economic uncertainty, one of the most important questions investors and business leaders must ask is: how stable is a company’s financial foundation? Strong earnings can offer comfort, and rapid growth often captures attention, but neither guarantees long-term viability. Beneath the surface, balance sheet strength and capital efficiency often tell a more complete story.
Financial Adviser: 5 Business Lessons Everyone Can Learn from the Founders of Papemelroti

2 weeks ago | esquiremag.ph | Henry H. Ong

More than just a chain of gift shops known for their uniquely Filipino, handcrafted items—Papemelroti is a family legacy that has endured for over five decades. Today it continues to thrive and has grown into one of the largest specialty gift and home décor shops in the country, with over 20 branches across Metro Manila and beyond. This is the company’s story.
What’s unspoken about growth, returns

3 weeks ago | business.inquirer.net | Henry H. Ong

MANILA, Philippines – Most investors are obsessed over earnings, margins and market share. But sometimes, the most revealing signs of a company’s future performance aren’t found in the income statement—they’re tucked away in how the business manages its balance sheet. One financial ratio that deserves more attention, especially in times of aggressive expansion, is the sales to total assets (S/TA) ratio.
What’s unspoken about growth, returns

3 weeks ago | plus.inquirer.net | Henry H. Ong

Most investors are obsessed over earnings, margins and market share. But sometimes, the most revealing signs of a company’s future performance aren’t found in the income statement—they’re tucked away in how the business manages its balance sheet. One financial ratio that deserves more attention, especially in times of aggressive expansion, is the sales to total assets (S/TA) ratio. At its core, this ratio tells us how efficiently a company is generating revenue from the resources it controls.
Financial Adviser: 5 Business Lessons Everyone Can Learn from Martin Zamora, President and CEO of Nickel Asia Corporation

3 weeks ago | esquiremag.ph | Henry H. Ong

Martin Zamora’s path to becoming president and CEO of Nickel Asia Corp.—the Philippines’ most profitable nickel mining company—was not driven by entitlement, but by intentional preparation and personal discipline. Before joining the company, he built a foundation in corporate finance, starting at SGV & Co., where he learned valuation, risk management, and capital market fundamentals—skills that would later prove essential in the capital-intensive and highly cyclical, mining industry.
Why more PSE firms are struggling to maintain strong profitability

1 month ago | plus.inquirer.net | Henry H. Ong

When measuring how well a company uses its assets, most investors turn to return on assets (ROA). This is a familiar ratio that is easy to calculate and found in almost every finance textbook. The problem with ROA is that, because it uses net income, it mixes operating performance with the effects of financing and tax decisions.