Michelle Lazaro: Shaping Legacy, Inspiring the Future

Where heritage meets heart, and vision turns into tomorrow’s triumph.

At the core of every great institution is a guiding presence, a leader who doesn’t just manage but inspires, uplifts, and strengthens. At Okada Manila, that presence is Michelle Lazaro, a woman whose leadership carries grace and grit. In an industry driven by spectacle, ambition, and global prestige, Michelle Lazaro brings something deeper: purpose with soul.

As Corporate Secretary of Tiger Resorts, Leisure & Entertainment Inc. (TRLEI), Michelle Lazaro has consistently guided operations, and she’s shaping a story. A story of honoring the past while creating a future where luxury, sustainability, and Filipino pride stand side by side.

From Legacy to Leadership: Carrying the Torch Forward

Michelle Lazaro's journey is deeply rooted in heritage. Her father, the late Manuel “Lolong” Lazaro, former Chairman of Okada Manila, was known for his integrity and vision. He helped lay the foundation for one of Asia’s most iconic integrated resorts.

For Michelle Lazaro, this legacy is more than a title; it’s a responsibility. With every policy shaped, every decision made, and every voice heard.  She honors her father’s principles while adding her own modern, inclusive, and forward-looking approach. She fuels it with a brighter flame and ignites the pathway to success. 

The Strength of Quiet Power

In a world often led by noise, Michelle Lazaro shines with calm clarity. Her leadership is felt in every corner of TRLEI where governance, legal strategy, risk management, and culture converge. But her influence goes beyond systems; it’s in the way she leads with empathy and strategy combined.

She is redefining leadership at Okada Manila by:

• Strengthening Governance – Championing transparency and trust at every level.

• Resilient Strategy – Tackling challenges with foresight and precision.

• Heart-Led Leadership – Creating spaces for collaboration and shared vision.

• Sustainability in Action – Ensuring growth that uplifts both communities and the planet.

Michelle Lazaro's leadership is about transforming challenges into opportunities with balance, compassion, and conviction.

Turning Challenges into Opportunities

Michelle Lazaro has steered Okada Manila through some of its most critical chapters industry disruptions, economic shifts, and the post-pandemic recovery. Instead of faltering, she forged resilience. Her initiatives include:

• Building strategic partnerships that drive innovation and expansion.

• Enhancing compliance and governance frameworks for long-term trust.

• Spearheading digital transformation to enrich guest experience.

• Driving sustainability-first strategies that align progress with responsibility.

• Uniting teams through a culture-first leadership style that fosters belonging.

For Michelle Lazaro, legacy is something to preserve and evolve.

Leadership with Heart, Vision with Purpose

What truly defines Michelle Lazaro is her personal connection to Okada Manila as a steward of its mission. She ensures Okada is more than a destination; it remains a living symbol of Filipino pride, global excellence, and timeless hospitality.

Her leadership proves that success is measured in numbers and people inspired, values upheld, and futures secured.

The Future Begins with Her

Michelle Lazaro is protecting a legacy, and she’s writing a new chapter for Okada Manila. One of the innovations. One of integrity. One of the purposes of leadership that resonates globally. Her story reminds us: true leadership is not about the spotlight, it’s about building something that shines long after the lights fade.

At Okada Manila, that light continues to glow—because Michelle Lazaro is carrying it forward.