November 20, 2023: Asia's foremost figures and industry leaders convened at the iconic Manila Hotel for the highly anticipated Asia Leaders Awards. This annual event, considered the pinnacle of the country's recognition platform, brought together luminaries to celebrate the outstanding achievements of visionary leaders.
Out of a pool of thousands of nominees, a select group of 20 leaders were meticulously chosen by the board, marking a testament to their exceptional contributions to their respective fields.
Notable personalities present included
H.E Dato Abdul Malik Melvin Castelino bin Anthony, Ambassador of Malaysia;
Robert Laurel Yupangco, President of Yupangco Group; Tan Yu III, President of
Makati Tourism; and Dr. Elton See Tan, President of E-Hotels and Resorts.
Among the esteemed guests were Shareholders and Rising Tigers Magazine affiliates, including Tag Media Group President Grace Bondad Nicolas, CEO Andrew Troy Nicolas, VP Andria Terese Nicolas, and Rising Tigers Co-owner Sarah Mateo.
VIP guests further added to the event's prestige, with the presence of COMELEC Chairman George Erwin Garcia, President Atty. Agnes Devanadera of Clark Development Corporation, and dignitaries from the US Embassy and Romanian Embassy.
The event's keynote speaker, Brilliant
Skin CEO Glenda Dela Cruz Victorio, a previous Asia Leaders Awardee, shared her
inspirational journey. Emphasizing the significance of consistency,
self-belief, and a genuine love for people, she remarked, “Taos puso akong
nagpapasalamat sa lahat. Wala Po ako dito ngayon kundi dahil sa mga naniwala
saakin, at pinakamahalaga ang paniniwala sa sarili. Makakamtan lang natin ang
ating mga pangarap kapag may consistency at pagmamahal sa inyong kapwa.”
Glenda Dela Cruz Victorio, Brilliant Skin CEO
Vice President of Tag Media Group,
Andria Terese Nicolas, articulated the event's purpose, stating, “In Tag Media
Group, Genuine connection is our North Star; we forge greatness to lead our
countrymen in the right direction. Business and leadership are about
opportunities and the freedom we have as individuals. It is our responsibility
to extend it to others. At Asia Leaders Awards, we want our leaders to realize
that people look at one's actions more than listening to their words.“
Andria Terese Nicolas, Vice President of TAG MEDIA Group
The Man of the Year and Rising Tigers
Magazine current cover, COMELEC Chairman George Erwin Mojica Garcia, expressed
gratitude for the trust of the Filipinos and acknowledged the collective effort
of his team, stating, "Walang leader sa isang pamahalaan kung wala ang
kanilang tauhan. . Sa Commission on Elections, ako ay instrumento lamang."
Comelec Chairman George Erwin Mojica Garcia
"The COMELEC being the Virgil of
our democracy will always be there to protect the will of the people, in the
mandate of the people. Democracy is aligned because the people believe in the
Commission on Election, who likewise believes in the people of the commission
on Election." he concluded.
The highlight of the evening was the
recognition of the 20 Asia Leaders Awardees across various categories:
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
Prominent figures from across the
nation graced the event, further elevating its stature. Notable attendees
included Paolo Laurel, Keena Laurel, PCSO General Manager Mel Robles, Atty.
Carmela Lumagui, David Ackerman, Christopher Quimbo, and Elizabeth Timbol.
Asia Leaders Awards is under one of
the largest media conglomerates in the Philippines, Tag Media Group, with
multiple media partners and over 2000 writers. The company gained widespread
recognition with the launch of Rising Tigers Magazine, now the most widely
distributed business and lifestyle magazine in the Philippines.
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