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TopNewsAsia June 2025 “People of the Year” Issue Honors Nation Builders and Trailblazers in Governance, Innovation, and Diplomacy with COMELEC Chairman George Erwin Mojica Garcia

 



Manila, Philippines – TopNewsAsia proudly unveils its June 2025 “People of the Year” issue, a special edition recognizing a distinguished lineup of public servants, visionaries, and innovators who have significantly contributed to nation-building, good governance, and regional collaboration.

At the forefront of this prestigious list is Commission on Elections (COMELEC) Chairman George Erwin Mojica Garcia, who is being honored for his firm leadership in strengthening democratic processes and reinforcing electoral integrity in the Philippines. Under his stewardship, COMELEC has intensified voter education, enforced clean elections, and prepared for the upcoming Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections in December 2025 with unprecedented transparency and readiness.

 

Joining Chairman Garcia in this year’s TopNewsAsia honorees are:

          •        First Lady Liza Araneta Marcos – for her unwavering support for Filipino arts, heritage preservation, and women’s empowerment through cultural diplomacy.

          •        Manjit T. Singh Reandi, President and CEO of John Hay Management Corporation – for championing sustainable tourism and economic growth in Northern Luzon.

          •        BIR Commissioner Romeo Lumagui Jr. – recognized for his bold reforms in tax administration and commitment to fiscal transparency.

          •        BOC Commissioner Bienvenido Y. Rubio – for steering modernization efforts in customs and promoting a culture of integrity within the Bureau of Customs.

          •        Dr. Miguel Baker, Founder of Baker Medical Aesthetics – for his groundbreaking contributions to the beauty and wellness industry through ethical medical aesthetics.

          •        Atty. Claire Castro, Undersecretary of the Presidential Communications Office – for her outstanding role in promoting public legal education and transparent governance.

          •        Ambassador Agus Widjojo, Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to the Philippines – for fostering stronger bilateral relations between Indonesia and the Philippines through diplomacy and collaboration.

          •        DBM Secretary Amenah Pangandaman – for her transformative leadership in digital governance, budget transparency, and inclusive public financial management.

 

The June 2025 issue of TopNewsAsia is now available at National Bookstore, FullyBooked, Shopee, Lazada, and selected Shell and Caltex stations nationwide.

 

A Celebration of Excellence

To celebrate the achievements of this year’s honorees, an exclusive People of the Year Awarding Ceremony will be held on August 19, 2025, at the Embassy of Indonesia in the Philippines, hosted in partnership with His Excellency Agus Widjojo, Indonesian Ambassador to the Philippines.

The awarding event will gather dignitaries, business leaders, diplomats, and media personalities in a diplomatic reception that honors the values of excellence, leadership, and unity in the ASEAN region.

 

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📞 +63 977 897 8877

 

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About TopNewsAsia

TopNewsAsia is a premier news and leadership print and digital publication in Asia. Its annual “People of the Year” edition is one of the most anticipated honors recognizing influence, innovation, and integrity.

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