One organization, foreign as it may sound, is undoubtedly
more Filipino by its heart and actions. Established primarily before for the
welfare of Americans and Filipino Americans in the country, they proved to the
world that they could do and give more.
Established in 1949,
it was founded on the concept of community interest, welfare and
responsibility, the American Association of the Philippines (AAP). It is composed of Americans, Filipino Americans,
Filipinos and other nationalities binded together by
their common objective, establishing a whole host of beneficiary programs aimed
not only to help the Americans and the Amerasians in the Philippines, but the
Filipino people as well.
They do community missions focusing on the education and general welfare of those in deep need. They initiate cultural activities, fund-raising dinners, and social gatherings to further their objectives of helping out.
AAP also give out recognitions to other organizations and individuals showing excellence on what they do and at the same time not forgetting to share blessings to other people through whatever means.
This year, AAP just recently held a recognition event entitled “ Men & Women who matter.” Giving citations and awards like this is a noble way of promoting excellence in leadership and inspiring like-minded capable leaders to do more than what they can in extending help to others not only this time of pandemic but as always.
It is indeed an honor for individuals in the Business to be part of their “Men and Women who matter.” Joining the roster of awardees for this year were:
v Woman of the Year – Pharmaceutical: Ms. Lotis
Ramin, Country President, AstraZeneca Philippines, Inc.
v Woman of the Year – Health & Wellness: Ms.
Ghie Pangilinan, Co-founder and CEO of Skin Magical
v Man of the Year, Agri-Business: Mr. Ronald
Daniel Mascarinas, President, Bounty Agro Ventures
v Man of the Year – Humanitarian: Mr. Sam Verzosa
Jr., CEO, Frontrow Enterprise
v Man of the Year – Hall of Fame Excellence: Mr.
RS Francisco, President, Frontrow Enterprise
v CSR Company of the Year: FrontRow Cares
v Young CEO of the year: Mr. Leo Ortiz, Founder and CEO, Rising
Dragon Beauty and Wellness Corporation
FrontRow Dynamic Duo RS Francisco and Sam Verzosa with Ghie Pangilinan |
Ms. Lotis Ramin and Mr. Ronald Mascarinas |
Ghie Pangilinan with Mr. Leo Ortiz |
The American Association of the Philippines is now headed by
its first ever woman President since its inception 73 years ago, Engineer Grace
Bondad Nicolas. Engr. Nicolas is perfect leading AAP this year because she
embodies the mission and vision of the organization. Concurrently, she is also
the Vice president of the Makati Tourism Foundation and
the Lieutenant Governor-Elect of Kiwanis Club, Division 3A, for
2022-2023, two organizations who also share AAP’s
objective of helping other people in
need.
Engr. Grace Bondad Nicolas, President of AAP
To know more about AAP, their projects and initiatives, visit
https://www.americanassociation.org.ph/
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