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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of the most anticipated honors recognizing influence, innovation, and
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