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ANC premieres talk show and spotlights business heirs

The ANC Channel has announced a new talk program, and it brings viewers inside the lives of the next generation of Filipino business leaders. The new series, titled "ANC Presents Succession," would explore the personal pressures, family dynamics and defining moments of heirs poised to inherit the biggest conglomerates in the country.

ANC premieres talk show and spotlights business heirs
Author
Rita Maria Reyes
Published
May 29, 2026

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It was observed that these young executives must cope up with the immense responsibility of reshaping their family empires. If the younger generation fails to innovate, such stagnation could result to massive economic shifts across the archipelago, meaning corporate leaders and regulatory agencies are ultimately held accountable by the public for the trajectory of national development. Elaborate imageries of boardroom battles are often painted by the media, but the true personal toll on these individuals is rarely discussed.

Hosted by entrepreneur Ian Paradies, the thirty-minute episode format would place the spotlight on one guest in a candid setting. Paradies is the founder of Engkanto Brewery and a former executive at International Container Terminal Services, Inc. He brings a grounded perspective to conversations about business, family and identity. Known for his hands-on leadership style, the host steers each discussion with curiosity.

For the premiere episode, Paradies talks to Managing Director Mariana Zobel de Ayala of Ayala Land Corporation, a firm managing prime urban developments spanning over 500ha. Upcoming guests would include President Cary Lagdameo of Damosa Land, Inc., President Ana Aboitiz Delgado of Union Bank of the Philippines and Managing Director Neelam Gopwani of Vision Express Philippines. Other notable heirs, e.g., President Ricky Delgado of Citadel Pacific Ltd. and Chief Executive Officer Arlo Sarmiento of Vivant Corporation, would also be featured in the upcoming lineup. anc-premieres-talk-show-and-spotlights.avif Broadcast schedules were finalized by the network this week for the estimated one hundred twenty days of the first season. "ANC Presents Succession" would premiere on June 1 at 4 p.m. on iWant. Subsequent airings are scheduled from June 10 to June 13 across the channel and its digital platforms, providing audiences multiple avenues to watch.

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