Special Features Writer
But before all of these, he started out as a graduate of chemical engineering at De La Salle University, working with his family’s rubber and plastic manufacturing company that made plastic sheetings and foam materials for footwear in the 1970s. That was when he had the idea to export to other markets besides the Philippines.
Mr. Barcelon’s hobby at the time was electronics, and he entered into the computer business shortly before the 1980s. “I would say that I am fond of electronic gadgets. When we entered the computer business, we were rather new. I entered in 1978. We started very small, we started with five people. Now, we’re close to about 500. We work in different disciplines, from cloud to cybersecurity, and we deal with major companies,” he revealed.
“It’s been quite challenging considering what we’ve gone through as a country, politically, and economically. I’m lucky I fared out well,” he shared. “If there is a need for a system to change, we voice out what we hope to change. Other than that, we play by the rules,” he said. “We hope that the new administration will continue allowing us a venue for our voice to be heard.”