In celebration of Indonesia’s Independence Day, InCharge Magazine proudly presented the CEO Awards 2026 on August 27, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Embassy of Indonesia in Manila. The prestigious event brought together distinguished business leaders, entrepreneurs, diplomats, public servants, and changemakers for an evening that honored leadership, innovation, and excellence while celebrating the enduring friendship between the Philippines and Indonesia.
Organized by TAG Media Group under the leadership of media entrepreneur Grace Bondad Nicolas, the awards recognized individuals and organizations that continued to shape industries, create opportunities, and contribute to nation-building. TAG Media Group publishes five leading print magazine titles—Rising Tigers Magazine, TopNewsAsia, Leading Women Magazine, EXQ, and InCharge Magazine—with nationwide distribution through National Book Store, Fully Booked, and select gasoline stations, alongside its growing digital platforms.
The awardees were featured in the succeeding issue of InCharge Magazine, both in print and online, highlighting their inspiring journeys, leadership stories, and outstanding contributions to their respective industries.
The InCharge Magazine CEO Awards 2026 featured prestigious categories under Individual Leadership and Corporate & Organizational Excellence, recognizing visionary leaders and organizations that continued to raise the standards of excellence across the Philippines and Southeast Asia.
More than an awards ceremony, the event served as a platform
that recognized visionary leadership, celebrated innovation, and inspired
future generations of leaders. Held in the spirit of Indonesia’s Independence
Day celebration, the gathering also reflected the shared values of progress,
collaboration, friendship, and regional partnership between the Philippines and
Indonesia.
A Celebration of Leadership and Philippine-Indonesian
Friendship
The evening began with a pictorial and interview session for the awardees, followed by registration and performances. The program formally opened with the playing of the national anthems of the Philippines and Indonesia, setting the tone for an evening that celebrated both leadership and international friendship.
The program included a presentation about InCharge Magazine, followed by welcome remarks from Andrew Troy Nicolas, Publisher and Chairman of TAG Media Group. The keynote address was delivered by Embassy of Indonesia Chargé d’Affaires Victorina Hesti Dewayani, who joined the distinguished gathering in celebrating the occasion.
The awards ceremony followed, with the honorees receiving
recognition for their leadership, achievements, and contributions to their
respective fields. Group pictorials were also held to commemorate the occasion,
followed by dinner and fellowship among the distinguished guests and awardees.
CEO Awards 2026 Awardees
The InCharge Magazine CEO Awards 2026 recognized an impressive roster of leaders from the worlds of business, fashion, entertainment, diplomacy, government, public service, media, and the creative industries.
Individual Leadership and Industry Excellence
•Albert Andrada
Fashion Designer
•Filbert Diego Kung
Visual Artist
& Photographer
•Tommy Tiangco
Content Creator |
Entrepreneur | Digital Personality
•Capt. Mark Tan
Entrepreneur |
Business Builder | Aviator
•Sarah Deloraya-Mateo
President &
CEO, SPD Jobs, Inc.
•Maria Charo Calalo
President &
National Director, Mrs. Universe Philippines
•Glenda Hufano
Past District
Governor, Kiwanis International Philippine Luzon District
•Elvi Sanchez-Quiazon
Vice President of
Sales and Marketing, The Bellevue Hotel
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| From L to R: Troy Nicolas, Capt Mark Tan, Tommy Tiangco, Filbert Diego Kung, Albert Andrad, with Embassy of Indonesia Charge d' Affaires Victorina Hesti Dewayani |
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| From L to R: Troy Nicolas, Elvi Sanchez Quiazon, Sara Deloraya Mateo, Maria Charo Calalo with Embassy of Indonesia Charge d' Affaires Victorina Hesti Dewayani |
Diplomatic Leadership
•H.E. Mohammad Sarwar Mahmood
Ambassador,
Embassy of Bangladesh in Manila
•H.E. Andreas Michael Pfaffernoschke
Ambassador,
Embassy of Germany in Manila
•H.E. Edgar Rodrigo Rojas Garavito
Ambassador,
Embassy of Colombia in Manila
•H.E. Abdul Malik Melvin Castelino
Ambassador,
Embassy of Malaysia in Manila
•H.E. Ricardo Luis Bocalandro
Ambassador,
Embassy of Argentina in Manila
•H.E. Sin Saream
Ambassador,
Embassy of Cambodia in Manila
•H.E. Katarzyna Wilkowiecka
Ambassador,
Embassy of Poland in Manila
Government and Public Service Leadership
Cabinet Secretary
of the Philippines
•Senator Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go
Senate of the
Philippines
•Atty. Gilberto C. Teodoro Jr.
Secretary,
Department of National Defense
•Atty. George Erwin M. Garcia
Chairman,
Commission on Elections
•Atty. Charlito Martin R. Mendoza
Commissioner,
Bureau of Internal Revenue
•Nicolas D. Torre III
General Manager,
Metropolitan Manila Development Authority
•Hon. Benjamin B. Magalong
Mayor, City of
Baguio
•Hon. Sol Deloraya
Vice Mayor, Sta.
Margarita, Samar
•Mel Senen Sevilla Sarmiento
Secretary,
Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation, and Unity
•Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr.
Chief, Philippine
National Police
Honoring Leaders Who Make a Difference
The InCharge Magazine CEO Awards 2026 underscored the importance of leadership that goes beyond titles and positions. Each honoree represented a different sector of society, yet they shared a common commitment to excellence, service, innovation, and meaningful impact.
Some of the attendees includes Aficionado Founder Joel Cruz, LGBT Icon Barbie Arcache, Rotary Club’s Mache Torres, Manjit Reandi of Camp John Hay, Embassy of Japan Minister of Economic Affairs YOKOTA Naobumi, Dr. Elton See Tan of The E Hotels and Resorts, Robert Laurel Yupangco of Yupangco Group, Atty. Arnel Mateo of PCCI NCR and Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry- Los Baños members among others.
From entrepreneurs and creative visionaries to ambassadors, government officials, and public servants, the awardees demonstrated how leadership could take many forms. Their accomplishments reflected the importance of creating opportunities, strengthening communities, advancing industries, and contributing to national and regional development
The presence of distinguished diplomats also highlighted the international dimension of the celebration. Hosted at the Embassy of Indonesia in Manila, the event became an opportunity to strengthen people-to-people connections and celebrate the longstanding relationship between the Philippines and Indonesia.
As the evening concluded, the CEO Awards 2026 left a powerful message: true leadership was not simply measured by position or recognition, but by the positive impact one created for others.
Through the awards, InCharge Magazine and TAG Media Group
continued their commitment to recognizing individuals and organizations whose
work helped shape a better, more innovative, and more connected Philippines and
Southeast Asia.
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