In acknowledgment of his significant impact on elections, George Erwin M. Garcia, the 23rd Chairman of the Commission on Elections (Comelec), has been recognized as the Man of the Year at the prestigious Asia Leaders Awards. Garcia, a seasoned election law practitioner, emerges as a true nation-builder, embodying the qualities of a dedicated and professional public servant.
There is no question that this lawyer
is a brilliant election law practitioner with high level clients under his
wings. His level of professionalism and dedication to his field of practice is
unlike any other. When Atty. Garcia makes legal strategies, he maps out his
plan from start to finish even before the beginning of a case.
Prior to joining Comelec, he was the principal and founder of G.E. Garcia Law Office. As a private practitioner, Chairman Garcia was widely known for his superior legal mind that enriched jurisprudence of various landmark cases. He served as Dean of Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila's College of Law and Law Center. Garcia also served as the Dean of Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila's College of Law and Law Center, accumulating three decades of academic experience. His commitment to legal education extended beyond the classroom, as he contributed as an MCLE lecturer and a resource person in election law.
He rendered pro bono services to UNTV
for 10 years as anchor in its segment "Huntahang Ligal" to fulfill
his mission of promoting social awareness, legal literacy, and access to
justice to all.
All his actions are, indeed, "Para sa
Bayan."
For his unparalleled
dedication to public service, Chairman Garcia was not only recognized as the
Man of the Year but also received recognition as one of the Top 50 emerging
leaders in the Philippines.
Here are the categories and honorees
at the 6th Asia Leaders Awards.
Men of the Year
1. BIR Commissioner: Romeo Lumagui Jr
2. Comelec Chair: George Erwin M.
Garcia
3. DFA: Dr. Jesus “Gary” Domingo
4. LGU: Gov. Hermilando Ingco Mandanas
Company of the Year
5. Franchising: Shawarma Shack
6. Human Capital: Viventis Asia
7. Global: 24/7 AI
8. Tech: realme
9. Global IT: Atos Philippines
Woman of the Year
10. President Atty. Agnes Devanadera -
Clark Development Corporation
Young Leader of the Year
11. Mary Elaine Timbol of Sakahon
12. Vice Mayor Ronin Leviste of Lian,
Batangas
Influencer of the year
13. Caesar Vallejos - Media
14. Puey Quiñones- Fashion Design
Woman of Substance
15. Rayla Allertsen: IamSam
16. Merle Mendoza Balicao: Mernels
17. Alodia Gosiengfiao Quimbo
18. Mharicar Castillo-Reyes: Asticom
19. Chi Atienza Valdepeñas
Fastest Growing SME of the Year
20. Asian Consulting Group- Mon Abrea
The event, held at The
Manila Hotel, featured a power-packed celebration attended by the families and
colleagues of the honorees. The program commenced with the welcome remarks of
The Manila Hotel President Atty. Jose David Lina, followed by a keynote from
Glenda Dela Cruz, one of the youngest entrepreneurs in skincare.
Andria Terese Nicolas,
Vice President of Tag Media Group, emphasized that the awardees are the
nation-builders of today and the next generation. His Excellency Malaysia
Ambassador Dato Abdul Malik Melvin Castelino, a board adviser to the
organization, also inspired the audience with his keynote.
The event was attended also by US
Embassy; Bret and Marisol Campbell, Embassy of Romania William Anton Korbl,
Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office General Manager Mel Robles, Atty. Carmela
Lumagui, Dr. Elton See Tan of The E Hotels and Philippine Korea Economic
Council, Makati Tourism Foundation Inc. Tanyu III, Choy Bernardo of
Jcuppacakes, Robert Laurel Yupangco of Yupangco Group, Andrew and Grace Nicolas
of Tag Media Group, Darius Razon, Philippine Red Cross Governor Baby Ortiz,
Manuel Negado, Ethiopia Consul David Ackerman and Atty. Salvador Panelo among
others.
The Asia Leaders Awards
aim to exclusively recognize and highlight nominees who stand out among
thousands, inspiring the nation by honoring world-class leaders in both private
and public sectors.
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