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From humble beginnings in a rented apartment with just a borrowed truck to a nationwide network of strategically located manufacturing plants, Mr. Freeze has solidified its status as a household and commercial staple. For over two decades, the company has delivered more than just ice, it has delivered resilience, dedication, and community impact under the visionary leadership of the "Ice King" himself, Founder and CEO Mr. Gerald “Gerry” Santos. This remarkable journey took center stage as Mr. Gerry Santos and the next generation of leadership graced the cover of TopNewsAsia for its October 2026 issue. To celebrate the feature, TopNewsAsia spearheaded by its President and Editor-in-Chief Engr. Grace Bondad Nicolas , hosted an exclusive magazine signing event at the National Book Store SM North EDSA branch , drawing crowds, fans, and business enthusiasts eager to meet the family behind the legacy. All throughout the magazine signing event, Mr. Freeze proved to be remar...

  Recognizing Local Leadership, Public Service, and Community Progress   MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Information Agency–National Capital Region (PIA-NCR), headed by Regional Director Emver Cortez , supports Rising Tigers Magazine’s Outstanding Local Government Units (LGU) Awards 2026 , an initiative recognizing local government leaders and institutions for their contributions to public service, good governance, and community development. Scheduled for November 25, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Bellevue Hotel in Alabang , the awards will bring together local government officials and leaders whose programs and initiatives demonstrate meaningful contributions to their respective communities. The initiative highlights the importance of recognizing effective local governance and making public service achievements more visible to the Filipino public. Through responsible information dissemination and media collaboration, government communication agencies a...

Renewable energy development and Philippine–Korean cooperation take center stage as the awards recognize business leaders and companies from the Philippines and Indonesia. BSD, Indonesia — Yongsoo “Samuel” Cho , Chief Executive Officer of HQ Company Special Energy Philippines, Inc. and IEK HQ Special Energy Philippines, Inc., received the Innovative Company of the Year Award at the Asia Leaders Awards Indonesia 2026 on October 17 at Santika Hotel Premiere in BSD, Greater Jakarta. The recognition highlighted the company’s work in renewable energy development and its efforts to establish partnerships connecting international expertise, technology, investment, and local economic opportunities. A South Korean business executive and civic leader, Cho has expanded his business interests from international trading into renewable energy projects in the Philippines. His initiatives include solar energy development opportunities in the Zamboanga City Special Economic Zone and the Baguio C...

  BIR chief receives two major distinctions alongside COMELEC Chairman George Erwin Garcia, philanthropist Glenda Hufano, Manjit Singh Reandi, Mikee Romero, and distinguished Indonesian business and government leaders BSD, INDONESIA — Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Commissioner Atty. Charlito Martin Rada Mendoza emerged as one of the distinguished Philippine awardees at the Asia Leaders Awards Indonesia 2026, receiving two major recognitions: Man of the Year – Philippines and Excellence in Public Service – Philippines. The ceremony, held on October 17 at Santika Hotel Premiere, BSD, Greater Jakarta, brought together prominent government officials, business executives, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders from the Philippines and Indonesia to recognize leadership, innovation, public service, and contributions to economic development. Appointed by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. as BIR Commissioner in November 2025, Mendoza leads the country’s principal revenue collection ...

  Filipina entrepreneur and philanthropist recognized alongside distinguished leaders from the Philippines and Indonesia   BSD, Greater Jakarta, Indonesia — Filipino entrepreneur and philanthropist Glenda V. Hufano was honored with the Woman of Substance – Philippines Award at the Asia Leaders Awards Indonesia 2026 on October 17 at Santika Hotel Premiere, BSD, Greater Jakarta, recognizing her contributions to entrepreneurship, humanitarian service, and community development. A Past District Governor of Kiwanis International Philippine Luzon District and elected Vice Chair of ASPAC for 2026–2027, Hufano has built her leadership journey around a commitment to children, education, and underserved communities. Her recognition at the international awards ceremony highlights the growing role of Filipino women leaders in advancing civic engagement and social impact across Asia. During her term as Kiwanis Philippine Luzon District Governor for 2023–2024, Hufano introduced the t...

As Allianz PNB Life marks 10 years in the Philippines, the insurer posts 98% growth in new business while expanding financial solutions and sustainability partnerships that help Filipino families become more Panatag. Allianz PNB Life (AZPNBL) marked a decade of serving Filipino families at a media briefing themed "From Promise to Proof," showcasing how its commitment to securing the future of Filipino families continues to translate into meaningful results through business growth, customer trust, innovative solutions, and community impact. At the heart of AZPNBL’s success is the trust Filipino families continue to place in the company. Reflecting this trust and the strength of its growth strategy, AZPNBL ranked third in the Philippine life insurance industry in terms of consolidated New Business Annual Premium Equivalent (NBAPE) in the first half of 2026, according to the latest Insurance Commission data. The company recorded Php4.59 billion in NBAPE, a key measure of new bus...