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Michelle Lazaro: Guarding Legacy, Leading Forward

  "Legacy is not just what we inherit, it’s what we build upon." – Michelle Lazaro I never imagined I’d be walking the very halls my father helped shape, continuing a vision that once lived in his mind and heart. My name is Michelle Lazaro , and I serve as the Corporate Secretary of Tiger Resorts, Leisure and Entertainment Inc. (TRLEI).  I worked to drive Okada Manila, one of Asia’s premier luxury resorts, towards excellence. But more than my title, I carry a name that means something far more personal to me: Lazaro. A name built on integrity, discipline, and unshakable purpose. Daughter’s Journey, A Leader’s Calling My father, Manuel “Lolong” Lazaro, was more than the former Chairman of Okada Manila. He was my mentor, my compass, and my quiet giant. When he passed in 2022, I, Michelle Lazaro, didn’t just lose a parent. I lost a leader I aspired to become. "I was raised to believe that leadership is not found in power, but in purpose. That you lead best when you serve f...