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Elegance is often seen in designer handbags, luxurious homes, refined style, and the confidence of a woman who has made her mark in the world. But for Sarah Deloraya-Mateo , true luxury was never handed to her, it was earned through sacrifice, sleepless nights, unwavering faith, and thirty years of relentless perseverance. Today, the Founder and CEO of SPD Jobs, Inc . embodies the image of a modern exquisite woman: accomplished, graceful, resilient, and deeply grounded in purpose. Behind the sophisticated lifestyle, elegant fashion choices, beautiful home, and successful career is a woman who once started with only ₱50,000, a dream, and the courage to believe in herself when few others did. During SPD Jobs’ 30th Anniversary celebration, Sarah delivered an emotional speech titled “ Legacyand Leap: A Story of 30 Years, Told from the Heart ,” where she looked back on the struggles that shaped her remarkable journey from a young respiratory therapist to one of the country’s respecte...

  For Sarah Deloraya-Mateo , success in the workplace is no longer defined by credentials alone. In today’s rapidly changing professional landscape, employers are searching for people who possess character, resilience, and the ability to grow alongside the demands of modern business.   As the founder and CEO of SPD Jobs, Inc., Sarah has spent three decades connecting people with opportunities and helping companies build stronger workforces. During the company’s recent 30th Anniversary and Employees Summit, she reflected not only on her inspiring entrepreneurial journey, but also on the qualities that make employees truly valuable in the eyes of employers.   “In every challenge, every crisis, and every season of growth, one thing remains true—people are the heart of every organization,” Sarah shared during her emotional speech titled “ Legacy and Leap: A Storyof 30 Years, Told from the Heart .”   Having built SPD Jobs from a modest ₱50,000 dream into a n...

  Three decades ago, SPD Jobs, Inc. began not in a grand office or corporate boardroom, but in the heart of a young respiratory therapist with a dream, relentless determination, and unwavering faith. Today, that dream has transformed into one of the country’s respected manpower and recruitment companies, touching thousands of lives across the Philippines. During the company’s 30th Anniversary and Employees Summit , Sarah Deloraya-Mateo delivered an emotional and inspiring speech titled “ Legacy and Leap: A Story of 30 Years, Told from the Heart ,” reflecting on the struggles, sacrifices, and miracles that shaped the company’s remarkable journey.   “While others were sleeping, I was working. While others were enjoying their weekends, I was working,” she shared. “Not because I had to, but because I believed.”   Sarah recounted how a life-changing book, The Power of Your Subconscious Mind by Joseph Murphy , awakened her mindset and strengthened her belief that dre...

  On May 19, 2026, TopNewsAsia magazine held its first "Leading Men" Awards at Okada Manila. Spearheaded by Publisher and Editor-in-Chief Grace Bondad Nicolas , the event honored influential leaders from the military, government, diplomacy, and religious sectors for their exceptional contributions to nation-building. "The first batch of awardees reflected the strength and diversity of leadership... These are the leaders of this generation. Influential and Powerful." --- Grace Bondad Nicolas, Publisher and EIC of TopNewsAsia Magazine Key Honorees & Representation: Armed Forces & Security:   Among those recognized were Keynote Speaker Brigadier General Michael L. Romero, whose commitment to reserve force development continues to inspire patriotism and preparedness, and General Romeo S. Brawner Jr. , represented during the ceremony by Lieutenant General Arvin R. Lagamon, symbolizing the AFP’s unwavering dedication to protecting the nation and preserving ...