Mainit ang ambiance ng conference hall that afternoon. Hindi dahil sa klima kundi dahil sa anticipation. Investors, executives, and representatives from various industries were all present—nakaayos sa mahahabang mesa, lahat nakatingin sa stage kung saan naroon si Mr. Watt Forteros. Calm. Focused. In command.
Katabi ko siya ngayon. Nakaupo ako sa kaliwa niya, hawak ang notepad pero halos hindi ako makapagsulat. Because I already knew what was coming.
This was not just a meeting. This was checkmate.
Mr. Forteros cleared his throat and stepped forward to the screen as the lights dimmed.
“Gentlemen, ladies,” panimula niya, “you’ve seen the grand vision. Project A-17 is not just an expansion. It’s a repositioning. A realignment of power, progress, and profitability. And today, you will unde
