Michael Yang: podcast appearances and interviews

Michael Yang is an author known for the book Coming Alive on the Ride. He is affiliated with OMERS Ventures. Yang Hongming, commonly known as Michael Yang in the Philippines, is a Chinese businessman with close ties to Rodrigo Duterte, the 16th president of the Philippines. From 2016 to 2018, he served as Duterte's economic adviser in both informal and formal capacities, despite constitutional restrictions on holding a Philippine cabinet position. Yang has been involved in various business ventures, including establishing the Yangtze River Group, a real estate company in Davao City, and serving as chairman of the Full Win Group based in Xiamen, Fujian. He and his business partners headed Paili Holding, which constructed buildings for Philippine offshore gaming operators. Yang has been linked to the Pharmally scandal over allegedly overpriced medical supplies procured during the COVID-19 pandemic. His discreet role in the Duterte administration has drawn scrutiny and criticism, particularly regarding the proliferation of POGOs in the Philippines. He has also faced allegations involving the illegal drug trade linked to a Davao City drug syndicate, with critics suggesting a connection to Duterte's controversial drug war. Yang moved from the Philippines to the United Arab Emirates in May 2024. Throughout his career, he has maintained a presence in the business and political spheres in the region, with ongoing attention to his activities and connections.