As CEO of Chrizmarie Builders and Construction Supply, one of the leading construction firms in the country, Lyn Macanas, is a towering monument of female empowerment.
Her journey to the top is a testament to her dedication and vision, rising from abject poverty to become a powerful business magnate albeit facing numerous challenges along the way.
“Grabe talaga ang aking pinagdaanan,” she told us. “Sa hirap na dinanas ko, pinangako talaga sa sarili ko na kahit anong mangyari, aangat ako.”
Today, she is a passionate advocate for diversity and inclusion within the industry, working tirelessly to break down barriers and create opportunities for women.
“Dapat natin bigyan ng pagasa lalo na ang nasa ibaba,” she said. “Sa pagasa nagsisimula ang pagpupursige.”
What truly makes Lyn exceptional is her character. She is humble and down-to-earth, compassionate, and is known for her integrity and genuine concern for employees.
She is a shining example of what can be achieved with hard work, determination, and a never-give-up attitude. She inspires women everywhere, demonstrating that there are no limits to what they can achieve. Her story serves as a beacon of hope and a powerful testament to the importance of diversity, inclusion, and female empowerment in the construction industry and beyond.
She revealed, “Marami na po ang lumapit sa akin para gawing pelikula ang buhay ko. Open naman ako sa ideya dahil ang gusto ko talaga e, maka-inspire tayo ng mas marami pa nating kababayan na kumbaga, kung kinaya ko, kaya ninyo rin. Siguro, one of these days, magawa natin yan.”
Just recently, Lyn sealed her partnership with Kwan Wannathong CEO of Vega Cosmetics Thailand to create LM Make Up and Skin Care.
The contract signing was held at Hilaya of Nuwa Hotel in Parañaque City on March 8.
Apart from the two lady bosses, also present at the contract singing was Vega Cosmetics President Prathomsak Techavetcharoen with lawyers Gem Arellano and Chokanan Chamni.
The LM Make Up and Skin Care line, set to become available in the market within the year, includes soaps, creams, lotions all formulated utilizing the latest French and Spanish innovations.
Lyn emphasized that they were all created specifically for the Filipino.
Lyn and Kwan, both from humble beginnings before building their respective empires, chose to seal the deal on International Women’s Day 2025 to underscore women empowerment and female solidarity.
Aside from the Philippines, LM Make Up and Skin Care products will be distributed in other Southeast Asian countries.
