Maricar Manalo - Chao

Maricar Manalo-Chao has a diverse work experience spanning various industries. Maricar is currently the Country Head - Philippines at TripFactory.com since February 2021.

Prior to their current role, Maricar worked at VIA Philippines Travel Corporation from 2013 to 2020. Maricar held positions such as Associate Vice President from March 2018 to December 2020, Senior Manager of Sales and Marketing from June 2014 to March 2018, and Manager of Sales and Marketing from May 2013 to June 2014. In their managerial roles, they were responsible for handling sales, marketing, and business development units. Maricar successfully added over a thousand travel partners and introduced a new product to the company's offerings.

Before their tenure at VIA Philippines, Maricar worked at PSBank Official from 2008 to 2013. Maricar held the position of Sr. Asst. Manager from September 2010 to May 2013 and Asst. Manager from January 2008 to August 2010. In these roles, they focused on creating marketing programs to achieve sales targets and manage below-the-line activities for customer acquisition and retention.

Maricar also gained experience as a Marketing Officer at Daniel Mercado Medical Center from 2005 to 2007. Maricar was responsible for managing the Marketing Division and overseeing above-the-line and below-the-line requirements of the company. Prior to that, they worked as an Account Manager at Ad Fidem Advertising, handling marketing and advertising needs for various clients, and as a Southern Luzon Correspondent at The Manila Times.

Maricar Manalo - Chao attended the University of Santo Tomas from 1999 to 2003, where they pursued an AB Communication Arts degree. During their time at the university, they focused their studies on Marketing, Communication Arts, and Journalism. Prior to that, from 1988 to 1999, Maricar attended La Consolacion College - Batangas. However, the information regarding the degree name and field of study for this period is not available.