Huwebes, Pebrero 24, 2022

Kyline Alcantara a social media influencer as brand endorser for SKIN MAGICAL

 

 



Social Media influencer with 4.1 Million followers on Instagram, Singer and Actress, kyline Alcantara is now part of the rising tiger in skin care and cosmetics, Skin Magical with the press launch recently held with the Co founder and COO of Skin Magical herself, Ghie Pangilinan. 



“On behalf of the whole Skin Magical, our distributors and resellers, we are very grateful and honored as a brand and as a company to have Kyline Alcantara as one of our celebrity endorsers. I first saw Kyline on a news sa facebook two years ago and nacurious talaga ako sa kanya. I discovered na she has a lot of followers and super pretty and talented star sa GMA 7. Aside from that, napanood ko din yung vlogs niya with her family and friends. Gustong-gusto ko yung personality niya. She is sweet and strong at the same time. Maganda and Palaban rolled into one! Kaya when I had the opportunity to meet with GMA Artist, isa si Kyline 

sa aming only choice to help us in the promotion of Hola Glowwier! Ito yung glutathione capsule and glutahione lotion combo. With Skin Magical, we realized na hindi naman lahat ngayon 

ang goal is pumuti lang. Most of our users want to achieve that naturally glowing skin from the inside. With the positive influence ni Kyline, for sure she can help us share this message of beauty and self-care to our audience and of course to her young followers.”- Ghie Pangilinan





Success of Skin Magical 


Ms. Ghie Pangilinan, a young serial entrepreneur who is in her own skincare business for more than 7 years already, bagged the Woman of the Year Award in the field of Health & Wellness recently. She was co-founder and COO of Skin Magical and Founder of Speaks G along with her husband, Jerry Pangilinan. She empowers Filipino women by providing livelihood and high-quality skin care and beauty products for all. Unstoppable, she is also known now in the Food and Franchise Business. She was the one who brought the famous international milk tea brand “Tea Talk” in the Philippines and establishing more new companies to serve the need of the Filipino people. 


All the billboards nationwide with the big celebrity names alongside Ghie is a testament of success. Heart Evangelista, Vice Ganda, Karla Estrada, Dimples Romana, Maja Salvador and Angel Locsin among so many superstars as brand endorses of her food and beauty empire. 


Ghie Pangilinan is also part of Top 50 Rising Tigers in Asia Pacific under Tag Media Group that will be launched this March 22, 2022 at Grand Hyatt Hotel. 


Check the world class products of Skin Magical here https://www.facebook.com/skinmagical/

Linggo, Pebrero 20, 2022

Young CEO with 28 branches nationwide, Rodolfo Medina of Medical Depot PH for Rising Tigers: Nation Builders 2022

Mr. Rodolfo Medina Jr., from the Medical Supply Business joins the roster of the Top 50 Rising Tigers of the Asia Pacific to be featured at the newest business magazine, Rising Tigers: Nation Builders launching in March, 2022.


 

Mr. Medina Jr. is the CEO of Medical Depot, a one stop shop chain of stores for all your medical supplies needs. It currently has 28 branches in strategic areas in Metro Manila. Medical Depot is highly recognized in the medical equipment and supplies industry with over 150 employees

Rodolfo Jr. grew up exposed to their family’s medical supply business since he was a young boy. At 8, he started to help in the family business, from sweeping the floors, stocking the shelves, taking orders and cashiering and even cleaning out the toilets. At 14, he was given his first store to manage.

 “I was running my store operations successfully and it wasn’t long before that I managed to land a deal with big private and public institutions. I was 16 years old then. By then I wasn’t only handling local business deals but international ones as well. I learned how to place import orders from China, Japan, Vietnam, Turkey, India, Spain, etc.” – shared Medina

 Medical Depot has now 28 branches nationwide. They are gearing for 100 stores by the end of 2023. They also have an official store in Lazada, for a wider reach and more convenient buying experience.

 “Now at 28, I now interact and work with the top executives from the industry such as Watsons, Rose Pharmacy, Omron, 7/11, etc. Together, I encourage and try to lead the initiative for a collective support for the mission in innovating the healthcare industry in the Philippines. “ he added.

 Medina acknowledges that the key factor to their success is the heritage branch in Bambang, with their noble mission of making these medical equipments, tools and supplies affordable to the Filipino people.

 For more information about Medina’s company, visit https://medicaldepot.com.ph/ ; https://www.facebook.com/medicaldepotph/ 

 

Recognizing the Leaders of Tomorrow

 “With 2022—The Year of the Water Tiger promising 365 days of positive changes, business must be stable, and finances will flow smoothly throughout the year with grit on its side.” – shared Engr. Grace Bondad Nicolas, Founder and CEO of Tag Media Group.

 Asia Leaders Awards take the opportunity to recognize this young hard-working CEO from the medical supplies business, Mr. Rodolfo Medina Jr.,  among the Top 50 Rising Tigers in the Asia Pacific through the launching of the Rising Tigers: Nation Builders Magazine.

 

Rising Tigers: Nation Builders

 Launching on March 22, 2022, at the Grand Hyatt Manila at the BGC in Taguig, “Rising Tigers: Nation Builders” is another brainchild of Asia Leaders Awards (ALA) Committee.

 This new publication will feature the best and the brightest individuals in the Philippines and Southeast Asia who never fail to balance commitment to growth with corporate social responsibility, even during the most trying times.

 Billionaire Robert Laurel Yupangco, one of the ALA board said, “Asia Leaders Awards Presents the Top 50 Rising Tigers in the Asia Pacific to motivate us all that despite all the challenges, we will emerge triumphant. These are the top leaders with the very new vision of the world now,”

 To know more about Rising Tigers: Nation Builders and Asia Leaders Awards, visit https://www.facebook.com/AsiaLeadersAwards. 

FInancial Expert Ms. Gigi Pio De Roda, to be featured on Rising Tigers : Nation Builders magazine

Ms. Gigi Pio De Roda is the President and CEO of FPG Insurance. Before joining FPG, she has over 30 years of financial services expertise, specifically in the banking and insurance industries. She experienced working in both local and foreign banks from which she held various executive positions, the longest being that with HSBC, from 1999 to 2016. Her expertise has been in leading strategic transformational initiatives that turn businesses and companies into profitable and sustainable enterprises.



 

Rising Tigers: Nation Builders, a new business publication to be launch on March 22, 2022,  at the Grand Hyatt Manila at the BGC in Taguig will feature the Top 50 Rising Tigers of the Asia Pacific. They are the best and the brightest individuals in the Philippines and Southeast Asia who never fail to balance commitment to growth with corporate social responsibility, even during the most trying times.

 

Leadership Highlights

 

“When I was invited to join FPG Insurance, the mandate given to me was to turn-around the company and transform it to a profitable business. Within two years and in the middle of a global pandemic, our financial results have significantly improved, and our digital transformation have gained traction.” – she shared.

 

Under her management, FPG launched a 1st in the industry APP they called “SIMONE”. It’s a powerful tool that automates and organizes insurance agent tasks, aimed towards efficiency and productivity, enabling agents to do everything even with their mobile phones, anytime, anywhere.

 

Also, FPG inked a partnership with GCash to offer retail insurance products within the mobile wallet, under Ginsure. Vehicle owners can now get CTPL hassle free using Gcash. "This timely partnership is a testament to our steadfast commitment to making insurance available and accessible to all. The key to bringing insurance products closer to more people is to tap the potent digital community of GCash, and this is only the beginning of many exciting things to watch out for," Ms. Gigi said.

 

There are many other improvements introduced by Ms. Pio De Roda in the effort to adapt efficiently to the new normal set by the pandemic.

 

“Pivoting to digital was the only way we could continue servicing our partners and customers. In the middle of the varying lockdown restrictions, we took the initiative to develop tools and programs that will enable more efficient ways of doing business. It was challenging for all but it needed to be done and the opportunity presented itself,” she added.

 

 

Blessed and Thankful

 

Blessed to be given overflowing opportunities, Ms. Gigi makes sure to pay it forward. She initiated various charity programs like reading programs for Grade School children in public schools, team activities for orphanages and street children communities, and supporting communities affected by devastating calamities, to name a few.

 

“Being recognized as one of the Top Leaders and a Rising Tiger:Nation Builder, is a humbling experience and the recognition really goes to my previous (and current) bosses and teams that I have had the pleasure of working with. This is not only a prestigious recognition for me as a professional, but it also speaks volumes of what I represent and FPG Insurance’s commitment to its stakeholders, partners and customers.” – she concluded.

 

 

Recognizing the Leaders of Tomorrow with the Rising Tigers: Nation Builders Publication

 

For her innovativeness and passion to do better, Asia Leaders Awards take the opportunity to recognize and honor Ms. Gigi Pio De Roda as among the Top 50 Nation Builders in the Asia Pacific through the launching of the Rising Tigers: Nation Builders Magazine.

 

Successful Entrepreneur and grandson of former President of the Philippines,  Robert Laurel Yupangco, one of the ALA board said, “Asia Leaders Awards Presents the Top 50 Rising Tigers in the Asia Pacific to motivate us all that despite all the challenges, we will emerge triumphant. These are the top leaders with the very new vision of the world now.”

To know more about Rising Tigers: Nation Builders and Asia Leaders Awards, visit https://www.facebook.com/AsiaLeadersAwards.

 

 

a new business publication to be launched on March 22, 2022

 

 

Leo Ortiz, Founder and CEO of the Rising Dragon Beauty for Rising Tigers Magazine and part of Top 50 leaders in Asia Pacific alongside PT&T and Pepsi CEOs

Who would have thought that a cum laude nursing graduate would end up selling beauty products and to be this successful instead of landing in a hospital to pursue his career in his chosen profession?  And would eventually be a CEO of his own company at a very young age? Meet Leo Ortiz, CEO of Rising Dragon Beauty and Wellness Trading Corporation.

 



The Rising Dragon

Unable to find a nursing job after graduation, Leo joined a network marketing group instead but after two years, he did not earn much. Armed with perseverance and his learnings from this experience, and his realization of great opportunities in marketing, he jumped into another venture.

 

He got his first million selling contact lenses! And this was the start of his successful entrepreneurial journey. He had his share of business ventures which failed, but it never deterred him from pushing forward and looking for next opportunities.

 

Leo now directly oversees 50 employees and hundreds more in various industries, including beauty, resort and restaurant management, skincare services, and wellness. Ortiz also owns and runs The Oia-Santorini and Kai resorts as well as Elite Contact Lens, Gluta Spa, and Beauty Vault.

 

Rising Tigers: Nation Builders is the media side of Asia Leaders Awards , a new business publication to be launch on March 22, 2022,  at the Grand Hyatt Manila at the BGC in Taguig will feature the Top 50 Rising Tigers of the Asia Pacific. They are the best and the brightest individuals in the Philippines and Southeast Asia who never fail to balance commitment to growth with corporate social responsibility, even during the most trying times.

 

Asia Leaders Awards is the largest business awards event in the Philippines and Southeast Asia and just recently held its ceremony inside the Embassy of Singapore. 

 

Asia Leaders Awards continues to be an avenue where business leaders are recognized for their outstanding efforts to make their companies shine while giving back to the community through their corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs.

 

It is only the recognition giving body whose awards committee is composed of high profiled and respected leaders from different organizations and embassies. Its main objective is to promote the Philippines as a premier business hub and destination in Asia.

 

Check out https://www.facebook.com/AsiaLeadersAwards for more of the event details. To nominate and to place an ads for Rising Tigers Magazine, send an email with credentials to president@asialeadersawards.asia on or before February 25, 2022.

Sabado, Pebrero 19, 2022

A Fashion Show for a Cause by BIA

 



Two world class fashion designers will flaunt their talent in designing the gowns and suits of the first beauty awards dedicated just for the leaders of this industry. 


Happy Andrada and Pablo Cabahug accepted this wonderful task and also part of the awards committee. There will be a fashion show, the honourees will show off their designs handling their own products if they have or any paraphernalia from their companies. 




The sole beneficiary is Kiwanis Club of Makati where children are the main focus and helping them for more than 100 years already globally while in the Philippines, more than 50 years. 


Asia Leaders Awards presents 

BEAUTY INDUSTRY AWARDS 


6-22-22

Grand Hyatt Hotel 

Fort Bonifacio, Taguig 

www.asialeadersawards.asia


Beauty industry leaders will be in one roof for the first time under the largest recognition organization in Asia, Asia Leaders Awards. Beauty Industry Awards (BIA) is the grandest health and wellness event that will be at the posh Grand Hyatt Hotel in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig in collaboration with the biggest brands in Asia Pacific.  


CATEGORIES


•Woman of the year 

•Man of the year 

•Innovative Company of the year 

•SME Company of the year 

•Company of the year 

•Influencer of the year 

•CSR Company of the year 

•Health & Wellness Company of the year 

•Social Media Campaign of the Year 

•Product of the year 


The only beauty awards voted on by the experts themselves. No other organization offers such a significant platform to honor beauty’s most accomplished women and men leaders for their achievement and leadership. BIA identifies the next generation of leaders who excel in their positions and contribute to company-wide initiatives and reaching out to others. 


THE LOGO 


The Tiger as the lucky animal of the year as associated with bravery, confidence and strength while the Saxifrage flower symbolizes devotion, affection and passion. Same as these leaders in the beauty industry. 


BIA is to motivate and influence up and coming beauty entrepreneurs to do more not just for their own organizations but also to help out those who are need. To serve as an example for companies to do the same. These leaders are innovators and with grit to succeed. To acknowledged these leaders in Asia Pacific for their unwavering commitment for their peers. 


FASHION SHOW 




The finalist will have a chance to wear the awarding committees gowns and suits via the events Fashion show to showcase also their very own brands. Part of the awarding committees are our international fashion designers; Happy Andrada and Pablo Cabahug. 


The BIA is focused purely on the talent, dedication and commitment of these global entrepreneurs. 


Nomination starts now. Choose and send your categories from the list presented, CSR photos, website to president@asialeadersawards.asia 


#BeautyIndustryAwards

#ALA2022

#AsiaLeadersAwards2022

#AsiaLeadersAwards

Karmi Palafox an Urban Planner as one of the Rising Tiger




Meet one of the featured Rising Tigers at the newest business publication in town, Rising Tigers:Nation Builders magazine, Urban planner Karima Palafox.


Karima Palafox, more popularly known as “Karmi,” is a highly experienced urban planner with international experience in strategic planning, economics, urban design and policy. She’s involved in the strategy and development plan of communities, islands, new and historic cities, infrastructure, and public places leading mixed-use, residential and tourism, airports, to post-crisis and post-disaster rehabilitation projects.


A chartered member of the Royal Town Planning Institute in the UK and a licensed environmental planner with the Philippine Institute of Environmental Planners, she led the strategic plans of some well-loved places in the Philippines. She has master's degrees in urban planning and economics, and has been educated in England, the Philippines, Israel and Barcelona.


In 2005, Karmi joined Palafox Associates, a highly regarded planning and architecture firm in Asia and served as a Senior Adviser, Managing Partner and Head of Planning and Urban Design. She is also the founding director of the Palafox Architecture group.


Life Mission


Karmi was not forced to follow her fathers’ footstep. At first, she doesn’t want to, cause growing up, she and her siblings saw her father working 16 hours a day, so they agreed none of them would be an Architect. Realization came in late to her that she will later work side by side with his father, the famous and well-respected Architect Felino “Jun” Palafox.


During one of the Women’s Business Summit in the Philippines, she said: “Finding how your own purpose would fit the purpose of the company’s work is vital, I have job offers, to be a sustainability manager in Bali, one in the Middle East, there’s also from England but then I thought I am a Filipino and I care about my environment, so I can complain about how the Philippines is, how bad traffic is from the stance or…I can do work directly or try to help directly thru Palafox Associates.”


Now she has made her life mission: To help improve people’s quality of life through better cities and communities. She loves solving complex urban challenges whether it be for the purpose of generating more jobs in the regions, bringing in tourists to a destination, upgrading communities in disadvantaged areas, or rebuilding after a disaster. She volunteered as the Urban Planning Adviser of “Tindig Marawi”.


“Beyond Places” Podcast


Karmi has spoken at numerous international conferences, and she has written articles on housing, real estate, transport and mobility, and the environment. She was once a regular contributor to Manila Standard’s “Urban Matters.”  Her passion for travelling complements her work as an Urban Planner. Just very recently, she created “Beyond Places”, a podcast about the planning, design and leadership of the communities, to share lessons and best practices and to be inspired by stories from thought leaders and visionaries from cities around the world.


Rising Tigers:Nation Builders - Recognizing the Leaders of Tomorrow


“With 2022—The Year of the Water Tiger promising 365 days of positive changes, business must be stable, and finances will flow smoothly throughout the year with grit on its side.” – shared Engr. Grace Bondad Nicolas, Founder and CEO of Tag Media Group. 


Asia Leaders Awards take the opportunity to recognize pretty and witty visionary Karmi Palafox, an excellent urban planner, economist, and strategists, among the Top 50 Rising Tigers in the Asia Pacific on the launching of the Rising Tigers: Nation Builders Magazine. 


Launching on March 22, 2022, at the Grand Hyatt Manila at the BGC in Taguig, “Rising Tigers: Nation Builders” is another brainchild of Asia Leaders Awards (ALA) Committee.


To know more about Rising Tigers: Nation Builders and Asia Leaders Awards, visit https://www.facebook.com/AsiaLeadersAwards.

A Certified Nation Builder: Myrna Yao

 




From distributing Tires to Barbie Dolls, that is how Ms. Myrna Yao emerged to be one of the most successful lady entrepreneurs in the Philippines. She is the President and CEO of Richwell Trading Corporation and Richprime Global Inc, the exclusive distributor of Mattel Toys and Barbie, Ollie, Fisher Price Shoes and V-Tech Learning Computer in the Philippines. 


A multi-awarded entrepreneur and a known women advocate, she has been very busy breaking barriers in the name of equality and women empowerment. Ms. Yao can truly be called a “Nation Builder.” Ms. Yao is one of the Top 50 featured individual in the new business publications “Rising Tigers:Nation Builders” to be launched this coming March of 2022.


From Micro Entrepreneur to Big Enterprise


Myrna entered the male-dominated world of commodities trading, working for her father’s copra business. She then ventured into tires distributorship under her Richwell Trading Corporation. When the going gets tough in the Tire business, she shifted gear, and this led her to Mattel. 


She has been part of the re-invention of the Barbie doll.  “We already have a diverse doll selection, from the fashionista to an international spy, and the Filipina Barbie which I created with Patis Tesoro, a notable fashion designer in the 90s.” – she shared


What once started from 10 employees has grown to almost  2,000, under the able management of Ms. Yao. 


Sharing knowledge and experience


Advocating for the economic empowerment of women, she is a certified Go Negosyo mentor.  Ms. Yao said, “Successful entrepreneurs should embrace mentoring and sharing their experiences to guide other entrepreneurs to become successful. There are many young people with potential who needs guidance. Their success will benefit our economy and our people.”


To share her vision that women cannot only think micro, and to guide them on how to become a medium enterprise or to even aspire to be a global one, she wrote a book entitled “The Gift of Dream.” In this book she shared her very own journey as entrepreneur, the inspiration behind the GREAT women project and how the project has benefitted women entrepreneurs all over the country.


The “GREAT (Gender-Responsive Economic Actions for the Transformation) Women Project  aims to uplift the economic conditions of women on the local level by empowering women micro entrepreneurs with business skills and knowledge; increasing their participation in economic decision making in their areas; providing better work conditions, social protection and better income opportunities.


She was also the founder of Pearl S. Buck Foundation Philippines, which has helped more than 550 scholars to date.


Rising Tigers:Nation Builders - Recognizing the Leaders of Tomorrow


“With 2022—The Year of the Water Tiger promising 365 days of positive changes, business must be stable, and finances will flow smoothly throughout the year with grit on its side.” – shared Engr. Grace Bondad Nicolas, Founder and CEO of Tag Media Group. 


Asia Leaders Awards take the opportunity to recognize Ms. Myrna Yao, the savvy tycoon who made Barbie™ famous in the Philippines, among the Top 50 Nation Builders in the Asia Pacific on the launching of the Rising Tigers: Nation Builders Magazine. 


Launching on March 22, 2022, at the Grand Hyatt Manila at the BGC in Taguig, “Rising Tigers: Nation Builders” is another brainchild of Asia Leaders Awards (ALA) Committee.


To know more about Rising Tigers: Nation Builders and Asia Leaders Awards, visit https://www.facebook.com/AsiaLeadersAwards.

Happy Andrada a world class designer as part of Awards Committee of BIA





Talented and International Fashion Designer—Happy Andrada is everywhere representing the Philippines for international events and received so many awards already. A world-class designer with designs participated in the London Fashion Week; Paris Fashion Week; Mercedes Benz Fashion Week in Amsterdam; Fibre Rome, Milan, Italy; International Fashion and Art exhibit Seoul, Korea; Fashion and Art Exhibition in Beijing China; Women’s Wear Daily Convention in Las Vegas;Topstyl Designer event in Czech Republic; Fashion Art Exhibit in The Netherlands; Animax featured designer in Singapore,and Japan’s Fashion Design Competition; Arts and Fashion Week Toronto Canada; Exclusively by design in Tokyo, Japan, International Fashion Art Biennale Mongolia,PRC; International art and Fashion Biennale Changsha, China. 




For the first time in the Philippines, there will be an award show primarily to recognize the beauty industry and the organizers are very proud to have world class fashion designers as part of the awarding committee with a fashion show at the gala night of Beauty Industry Awards (BIA). 





Another world class fashion designer who accepted the invitation as part of the awards commitee is Pablo Cabahug and was the one who made the 2020 Asia Leaders Awards Fashionable PPEs for the whole Tag Media Group team. The organizers of the largest and biggest award show in Asia Pacific. 


Asia Leaders Awards presents 

BEAUTY INDUSTRY AWARDS and the organizing committee are very proud for the addition of these two international fashion designers as part of the awards committee.


Happy Andrada and Pablo Cabahug are two of the Philippines young and dynamic fashion designers who will dress the honourees with a fashion show for the benefit of the children under Kiwanis Club of Makati. The honourees if not the first time will not just help the indigents but also will have the chance to flaunt the innovative designs of these two award winning fashion designers. 


6-22-22

Grand Hyatt Hotel 

Fort Bonifacio, Taguig 

www.asialeadersawards.asia


Beauty industry leaders will be in one roof for the first time under the largest recognition organization in Asia, Asia Leaders Awards. Beauty Industry Awards (BIA) is the grandest health and wellness event that will be at the posh Grand Hyatt Hotel in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig in collaboration with the biggest brands in Asia Pacific.  


CATEGORIES


•Woman of the year 

•Man of the year 

•Innovative Company of the year 

•SME Company of the year 

•Company of the year 

•Influencer of the year 

•CSR Company of the year 

•Health & Wellness Company of the year 

•Social Media Campaign of the Year 

•Product of the year 


The only beauty awards voted on by the experts themselves. No other organization offers such a significant platform to honor beauty’s most accomplished women and men leaders for their achievement and leadership. BIA identifies the next generation of leaders who excel in their positions and contribute to company-wide initiatives and reaching out to others. 


THE LOGO 


The Tiger as the lucky animal of the year as associated with bravery, confidence and strength while the Saxifrage flower symbolizes devotion, affection and passion. Same as these leaders in the beauty industry. 


BIA is to motivate and influence up and coming beauty entrepreneurs to do more not just for their own organizations but also to help out those who are need. To serve as an example for companies to do the same. These leaders are innovators and with grit to succeed. To acknowledged these leaders in Asia Pacific for their unwavering commitment for their peers. 


FASHION SHOW 


The finalist will have a chance to wear the awarding committees gowns and suits via the events Fashion show to showcase also their very own brands. Part of the awarding committees are our international fashion designers; Happy Andrada and Pablo Cabahug. 


The BIA is focused purely on the talent, dedication and commitment of these global entrepreneurs. 


Nomination starts now. Send your categories, csr photos, website to president@asialeadersawards.asia 


#BeautyIndustryAwards

#ALA2022

#AsiaLeadersAwards2022

#AsiaLeadersAwards

Biyernes, Pebrero 18, 2022

Pablo Cabahug a fashion Designer joins the BIA Awards Committee

 




For the first time in the Philippines, there will be an award show primarily to recognize the beauty industry and the organizers are very proud to have world class fashion designers as part of the awarding committee with a fashion show at the gala night of Beauty Industry Awards (BIA). 


Pablo Cabahug was the one who made the 2020 Asia Leaders Awards Fashionable PPEs for the whole Tag Media Group team. The organizers of the largest and biggest award show in Asia Pacific. 


Asia Leaders Awards presents 


BEAUTY INDUSTRY AWARDS and the organizing committee are very proud for the addition of these two international fashion designers as part of the awards committee.


Happy Andrada and Pablo Cabahug are two of the Philippines young and dynamic fashion designers who will dress the honourees with a fashion show for the benefit of the children under Kiwanis Club of Makati. The honourees if not the first time will not just help the indigents but also will have the chance to flaunt the innovative designs of these two award winning fashion designers. 


6-22-22

Grand Hyatt Hotel 

Fort Bonifacio, Taguig 

www.asialeadersawards.asia


Beauty industry leaders will be in one roof for the first time under the largest recognition organization in Asia, Asia Leaders Awards. Beauty Industry Awards (BIA) is the grandest health and wellness event that will be at the posh Grand Hyatt Hotel in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig in collaboration with the biggest brands in Asia Pacific.  


CATEGORIES


•Woman of the year 

•Man of the year 

•Innovative Company of the year 

•SME Company of the year 

•Company of the year 

•Influencer of the year 

•CSR Company of the year 

•Health & Wellness Company of the year 

•Social Media Campaign of the Year 

•Product of the year 


The only beauty awards voted on by the experts themselves. No other organization offers such a significant platform to honor beauty’s most accomplished women and men leaders for their achievement and leadership. BIA identifies the next generation of leaders who excel in their positions and contribute to company-wide initiatives and reaching out to others. 


THE LOGO 


The Tiger as the lucky animal of the year as associated with bravery, confidence and strength while the Saxifrage flower symbolizes devotion, affection and passion. Same as these leaders in the beauty industry. 


BIA is to motivate and influence up and coming beauty entrepreneurs to do more not just for their own organizations but also to help out those who are need. To serve as an example for companies to do the same. These leaders are innovators and with grit to succeed. To acknowledged these leaders in Asia Pacific for their unwavering commitment for their peers. 


FASHION SHOW 


The finalist will have a chance to wear the awarding committees gowns and suits via the events Fashion show to showcase also their very own brands. Part of the awarding committees are our international fashion designers; Happy Andrada and Pablo Cabahug. 


The BIA is focused purely on the talent, dedication and commitment of these global entrepreneurs. 


Nomination starts now. Send your categories, csr photos, website to president@asialeadersawards.asia 


#BeautyIndustryAwards

#ALA2022

#AsiaLeadersAwards2022

#AsiaLeadersAwards

Beauty Industry Awards with Chic Coutourier

 




Asia Leaders Awards presents 


BEAUTY INDUSTRY AWARDS and the organizing committee are very proud for the addition of these two international fashion designers as part of the awards committee.


Happy Andrada and Pablo Cabahug are two of the Philippines young and dynamic fashion designers who will dress the honourees with a fashion show for the benefit of the children under Kiwanis Club of Makati. The honourees if not the first time will not just help the indigents but also will have the chance to flaunt the innovative designs of these two award winning fashion designers. 


6-22-22

Grand Hyatt Hotel 

Fort Bonifacio, Taguig 

www.asialeadersawards.asia


Beauty industry leaders will be in one roof for the first time under the largest recognition organization in Asia, Asia Leaders Awards. Beauty Industry Awards (BIA) is the grandest health and wellness event that will be at the posh Grand Hyatt Hotel in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig in collaboration with the biggest brands in Asia Pacific.  


CATEGORIES


•Woman of the year 

•Man of the year 

•Innovative Company of the year 

•SME Company of the year 

•Company of the year 

•Influencer of the year 

•CSR Company of the year 

•Health & Wellness Company of the year 

•Social Media Campaign of the Year 

•Product of the year 


The only beauty awards voted on by the experts themselves. No other organization offers such a significant platform to honor beauty’s most accomplished women and men leaders for their achievement and leadership. BIA identifies the next generation of leaders who excel in their positions and contribute to company-wide initiatives and reaching out to others. 


THE LOGO 


The Tiger as the lucky animal of the year as associated with bravery, confidence and strength while the Saxifrage flower symbolizes devotion, affection and passion. Same as these leaders in the beauty industry. 


BIA is to motivate and influence up and coming beauty entrepreneurs to do more not just for their own organizations but also to help out those who are need. To serve as an example for companies to do the same. These leaders are innovators and with grit to succeed. To acknowledged these leaders in Asia Pacific for their unwavering commitment for their peers. 


FASHION SHOW 


The finalist will have a chance to wear the awarding committees gowns and suits via the events Fashion show to showcase also their very own brands. Part of the awarding committees are our international fashion designers; Happy Andrada and Pablo Cabahug. 


The BIA is focused purely on the talent, dedication and commitment of these global entrepreneurs. 


Nomination starts now. Send your categories, csr photos, website to president@asialeadersawards.asia 


#BeautyIndustryAwards

#ALA2022

#AsiaLeadersAwards2022

#AsiaLeadersAwards

AstraZeneca’s Country President Lotis Ramin at ALA 2022





Lotis Ramin, Country President of AstraZeneca Philippines—the seventh largest ethical multinational pharmaceutical company in the country—returns to Asia Leaders Awards 2022, continuing its streak as an outstanding company that prioritized health and lives during the most difficult times of the global economy.




Asia Leaders Awards is only the recognition giving body whose awards committee is composed of respected leaders from different chambers, organizations, and embassies like the Embassy of Singapore, the Embassy of Poland, and the Korean Council among others. 

 

ALA 2022 Awarding Ceremonies will be on November 22, 2022.


Committing to Saving Lives 


“Our commitment is for AstraZeneca doses to help save lives and prevent hospitalization through the government’s primary dose and booster program and with the rise of the super contagious Omicron variant,” shared AstraZeneca Country President Lotis Ramin. 


Indeed, AstraZeneca has delivered a ballpark of 40 million vaccine shots in coordination with all sectors, from government to private to COVAX facilities.


AstraZeneca is a global leader in innovating, developing, and distributing medicines for treating and managing cancer, infection, and inflammation as well as heart, gastrointestinal, kidney, metabolic, and respiratory conditions, and, most especially, COVID-19 vaccines.


The MNC’s Philippine operations, one of the pharmaceutical giant’s 100 country ops, employs around 4,000 people around the archipelago to provide Filipino doctors the chance to continually level-up patient care and Filipino households top-notch prescription drugs.


Know more about AstraZeneca on https://www.astrazeneca.com/.


Rising from the Ranks


Ramin, the first Filipina Country President of AstraZeneca Philippines, started as Marketing Director then rose to Business Unit Director for Cardiovascular Metabolic Diseases, before assuming the multinational’s top post.


She is a graduate of De La Salle University with a BS in Behavioral Sciences and Psychology degree.


Combining Brave Strength and New Happiness


Thus, AstraZeneca Philippine’s melding of innovation, global reach, and science-led practices embodies ALA 2022’s theme of brave strength and new happiness: The Year of the Water Tiger combined with the happiness and warmth of Very Peri, Pantone’s Color of the Year.


“This combination of bravery, strength, newness, and happiness is what symbolizes the changes and the difference the world is experiencing as we look to move beyond the isolation and uncertainty of the pandemic,” explained Engineer Grace Bondad Nicolas, the power behind the ALA Board. 


Continuing the Asia Leaders Awards Legacy

 

The Asia Leaders Awards continue to be an avenue where companies and business leaders are recognized for their outstanding achievements and efforts to make their companies shine at the same time provide efficient and excellent services to the people.


To date, the ALA is the largest business awards giving body in the Philippines and in Southeast Asia whose main objective is to promote the Philippines as a premier business hub and destination in Asia.

 

 Know more about the ALA at https://www.facebook.com/AsiaLeadersAwards.


For nomination criteria and details, visit https://www.asialeadersawards.asia/.

Who Conceived the Rising Tigers Magazine?

 




Indefatigable Media Maven Grace Bondad Nicolas: Publisher and Managing Director of Business Magazine "Rising Tigers: Nation Builders" Engineer Grace Bondad Nicolas—the woman behind successful shows, an unparalleled civic and multiplatform leader, and adviser to billionaires—assumed the top post as Publisher and Managing Director of business and lifestyle magazine "Rising Tigers: Nation Builders."


This new publishing milestone, another brainchild of the Asia Leaders Awards (ALA) Committee and TAG Media Group, will be launched on March 22, 20221 at the Bonifacio Global City in Taguig with the banner story, "Top 50 Rising Tigers in the Asia Pacific."




The magazine will feature the best and the brightest in the Philippines and in Southeast Asia, even in the whole of the Asia Pacific region, who never fail to balance commitment to growth and corporate social responsibility, even during the most trying times.

In November 2021, she launched ALA's first coffee-table book, Profiles of Excellence, at the Embassy of Singapore in the Philippines during the ultra-exclusive awarding ceremonies.


Rocking Metro Manila's Events Landscape


As if publishing a triannual magazine of business leaders is not enough, Engineer Nicolas, also a business writer for The Manila Times, recently launched the Beauty Industry Awards, to recognize and award the Philippines' top beauty companies, leaders, and movers and shakers.


This would serve as the third diamond on her crown of mega-events for 2022, on top of Rising Tigers: Nation Builders and Asia Leaders Awards.   


Indeed, the tireless supporter of all things productive, helpful, and socially responsible, Engineer Nicolas not only founded and judged Asia Leaders Awards, she was also the brains behind TAG Media Group—composed of TAG Media and Public Relations, AG Builders and Developers, and AAA Cosmetics and Trading Company—the team behind ALA and other successful shows.

TAG Media and Public Relations is the force behind Asia Leaders Forum, Asia’s Best Singing Competition, Asia Digital Marketing Expo, Asia HR Expo, Asia E-commerce Expo, Dwelo, and Pandemic Heroes Online Series in partnership with The Manila Times.


Making Waves Among Sociocivic Circles


Engineer Nicolas, a tireless achiever with a vast network of influence and organizational magic, has also recently been tapped by Kiwanis International to be its Events Director for its upcoming Asia Pacific Convention in April, while concurrently serving as the Lieutenant-Governor-Elect for Division 3A (Metro Manila) of the Kiwanis Philippine Luzon District.


She had likewise recently been elected Vice President for External Affairs by the Los Banos Chamber of Commerce and Industries (LBCCI) and is Vice President of the Makati Tourism Foundation.


Famously, Engineer Nicolas is recognized among business circles for making history as the first lady head honcho of the American Association of the Philippines (AAP) since its establishment 73 years ago to help Americans, Filipino Americans, and indigent Filipinos. 


Chilling Out with Multimillion Peso Plants


Engineer Nicolas, fondly known as Gorgeous Grace by the HappeningPH community, however, has a more laid-back side to her very public high-society life as founder and proprietor of eco-tourism destination Hidden Hills Farm by Josefino.

Now a certified plantpreneur who recently completed her wishlist of million-peso-worth rare plants, she honors the memory and inspiration of her father, Josefino Bondad, by running their fruit and ornamentals farm and food destination in Calauan, Laguna.

“In this crisis, it’s your time to prove your worth and make a difference. Even while in lockdown, you can still do something productive and be of help to others by sharing your blessings,” she said, encouraging everyone to follow her lead.

Nicolas, who holds both a BS in Industrial Engineering and took an MM in Engineering Management from Colegio de San Juan de Letran attended also programs in Entrepreneurship and Marketing at Asian Institute of Management and Ateneo with a Social Media Management training in Malaysia.

Miyerkules, Pebrero 16, 2022

Direk RS Francisco and Sam Verzosa of Frontrow at AAP




Frontrow Enterprise President “RS Kontra Gutom’s”  another successful outreach recently was the Christmas gift giving held at Masiit Elementary School covered court in Calauan,  Laguna. This outreach was made possible in partnership with Engr. Grace Bondad Nicolas of the Tag Media group with over 300 pax attendees. 




Raymond “RS” Francisco and Sam Verzosa, the top management of Frontrow Enterprise, the number 1 direct selling company in Asia among the top leaders being recognized at American Association of the Philippines “Men and Women who Matter” recently held at City Club, Makati for their unconditional activities for the indigents via their Corporate Social Responsibility arm #FrontrowCares.

RS Kontra Gutom group led by Frontrow Enterprise President and Founder, Direk Raymond “RS” Francisco brought joy and happiness to the indigent families not just from Barangay Masiit, Calauan but they keeps on helping out for over a decade since the start of their multi million enterprise. Frontrow Enterprise makes it a point to make every season memorable for the indigents more by bringing in food to share, toys for gifting and games and entertainment to make them all happy. Breads from Panaderia Pantoja and food packs from Brothers Burger were distributed mostly but the biggest help they provided was for this pandemic with over 100 million of donation nationwide through financial help or sharing basic needs like rice, face mask, face shield, canned goods and even computers under their E Eskwela projects nationwide giving the indigent kids an access to technology easier especially for their school works. 


RS Kontra Gutom


RS Kontra Gutom project started during the early onset of the Pandemic and RS and his entire Frontrow group did not stop since then. They can be seen in areas needing help the most! 


To know more about Frontrow Enterprise updates and advocacy projects, follow them on FB:


FrontRow TV: https://www.facebook.com/frontrowtv

Frontrow Official Page: https://www.facebook.com/FrontrowPHOff,  

Frontrow Cares:  https://www.facebook.com/FrontrowCaresOfficial

#140 Tutok To Win First Nominee is Sam Verzosa

 




Sam Verzosa or SV is an Engineer turned Business Mogul and Philanthropist. He co-founded FRONTROW International in 2009 along with business partner Raymond “RS” Francisco when he was only 26 years old, making him the youngest founder of the biggest direct selling and MLM Company in ASIA. He runs several enterprises apart from FRONTROW, which include importation, real estate and quarrying businesses, as well as several famous night spots around the Metro. 


Sam became part of Motostrada and Modena Motorsport in 2018, which owns the national distributorship of Ferrari and Maserati, and now stands as the President of Maserati and Executive Director of Ferrari in the Philippines. 


Public Service 


Though Sam and RS are helping out more than a decade already since the start of Frontrow Enterprise, Sam would like to help out more. 


Tutok to Win partylist filed their Certificate of Nomination and Acceptance (CONA) at the Harbor Garden Tent in Pasay City, last October 7, 2021. Sam Verzosa, Frontrow Philippines CEO, is the first nominee. Tutok to Win is number 140 in the ballot. 


He is known for many charitable advocacy and fantastic activities of helping. Not just the indigents but beyond, now is the right time to do more. As he can help as many people as possible, if you give him a chance to win the party list slot Election this year with a slogan “Tutok sa pangangailangan, Tutok sa kinabukasan.”



Sam has co-founded FRONTROW CARES, the Corporate Social Responsibility arm of FRONTROW. This organization has extended its assistance to more than 100 charities, hospitals and institutions all over the Philippines, plus hundreds of thousands of Filipinos in times of crisis. The main focus of the foundation at this time of pandemic is its E-Skwela centers which provides local barangays facilities for online education.


Sam and RS was awarded as Outstanding Businessmen of the Year by the Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Foundation, and was awarded Businessmen of the Year by numerous award giving bodies such as Asia Leaders Awards. He also received the Philanthropist of the Year award from the American Association of the Philippines as recognition for his philanthropic works for the country. 


Get to know more about the Tutok to Win Partylist. Only one Partylist to vote in your ballot.  

https://www.facebook.com/TutokToWinPartylist/

AAP awarded Ghie Pangilinan Women of the year in Health and Wellness

 




Ms. Ghie Pangilinan, a young serial entrepreneur who is in her own skincare business for more than 7 years already, bagged the Woman of the Year Award in the field of Health & Wellness. She was co-founder and COO of Skin Magical and Founder of Speaks G along with her husband, Jerry Pangilinan. She empowers Filipino women by providing livelihood and high-quality skin care and beauty products for all. Unstoppable, she is also known now in the Food and Franchise Business. She was the one who brought the famous international milk tea brand “Tea Talk” in the Philippines and establishing more new companies to serve the need of the Filipino people. 


All the billboards nationwide with the big celebrity names alongside Ghie is a testament of success. Heart Evangelista, Vice Ganda, Karla Estrada, Dimples Romana, Maja Salvador and Angel Locsin among so many superstars as brand endorses of her food and beauty empire. 


Ms Ghie stated on one of her social media posts... "The AAP award last night is a reminder of the wonderful purpose we are all working for Skin Magical. I’m humbled and honored to show that SKIN MAGICAL will continue its commitment to provide the PH market a quality yet affordable skin essentials products!  God is good because we are able to sustain and keep them going while we provide more and more livelihood.”


Other Men and Women who matter Excellence Award recipients were:


Man of the Year, Agri-Business: Mr. Ronald Daniel Mascarinas, President, Bounty Agro Ventures

Man of the Year – Humanitarian: Mr. Sam Verzosa Jr., CEO, Frontrow Enterprise

Man of the Year – Hall of Fame Excellence: Mr. RS Francisco, President, Frontrow Enterprise

CSR Company of the Year:  FrontRow Cares

Young CEO of the year:  Mr. Leo Ortiz, Founder and CEO, Rising Dragon Beauty and Wellness Corporation

Woman of the Year – Pharmaceutical: Ms. Lotis Ramin, Country President, AstraZeneca Philippines, Inc.


AAP is composed of Americans, Filipino Americans, Filipinos and other nationalities and celebrates the partnership of its members--the American community, the US Embassy, and the American corporations--which in 1949, helped the struggling local Americans displaced by World War II in the Philippines.   With the support of its different partnerships and members, AAP is able to conduct various social welfare projects across the country.

Lunes, Pebrero 14, 2022

An Accolade for Vanessa Verzosa from Rising Tigers in Asia Pacific

 



One of the Founders and Producer of TV8 Media Productions, Ms. Vanessa Verzosa, will be honored during the launch of business and lifestyle magazine Rising Tigers: Nation Builders as one of the featured individual among its Top 50 Rising Tigers in the Asia Pacific.

 

TV8 Media Productions is an independent production company based in the Philippines established and managed by experienced media practitioners, headed by Ms. Vanessa Verzosa.

 

Ms. Verzosa has been a block time producer since 2017. From only a manpower of 3, her group has grown into 8 (the reason behind the name TV8). And with the continued support and trust from their satisfied clients, now they have grown working collaboratively with almost 40 production staff.

 

“Being a block time producer is no easy job. Sometimes you gain, sometimes you lose. But you cannot just give up. It’s the feeling of fulfillment that keeps us going” Verzosa said.

 

TV8 produces quality video contents for local and international viewing. They currently have two regular shows both being aired on CNN, Business Matters and I Heart PH, a lifestyle show.

 

Why Business matters

 

Business Matters is the Philippines’ first-ever TV documentary that examines the inspiring practice of corporate citizenship among local companies who have made improving the lives of Filipinos their business. It highlights stories about the synergies made by key business players in order to create a positive difference in society today.

 

“We cover businesses that matter. We feature the good things, the good deeds that these companies are doing. We want people to know that these businesses do not mean business only, they also care. They matter to the lives of the many people who they were able to help through their various CSR initiatives.”  says Ms Verzosa. Business Matters airs Saturdays on CNN Philippines.

 

Vanessa of Rated K

 

Vanessa Verzosa, a BS Human Ecology graduate from the University of the Philippines, started her career at ABS-CBN. She worked for various shows like Sharon, VIP Pass, Cinema One, Bet on your Baby but it was working with Ms. Korina Sanchez of Rated K where she gained her extensive TV productions experience.

 

As Rated K’s researcher, she focused on finding odd but meaningful projects. She loved the extra-ordinaries, going to far-flung, hard to reach areas of the Philippines, to dig stories worthy for the viewing public to know. She became the Head researcher of the show and because of the connections she was able to build with her very straightforward style of dealing with people, she became the show’s Production Coordinator. From here, she became well known to many clients as the “Vanessa of Rated K.”

 

Not just an ordinary TV Media Production group

 

“TV8 was established not just to make money, but to share stories of life, inspiration and hope,”  Ms. Vanessa added.  

Focusing on 2 shows for now, bringing the lighter side of the world thru “I Heart PH” and the more serious ones thru “Business matters,” Ms. Vanessa concluded saying, “We want to tell the people there are good stories, and there is hope. Behind every business is a heart that cares. The impact of our program to the people we have helped by bridging businesses to communities to do CSR projects is huge and remarkable. It’s life-changing“

 

If you have an inspiring story to share, connect with TV8 team. Know more about them thru https://www.facebook.com/tv8mediaproductions

 

Recognizing the Leaders of Tomorrow

 

“With 2022—The Year of the Water Tiger promising 365 days of positive changes, business must be stable, and finances will flow smoothly throughout the year with grit on its side.” – shared Engr. Grace Bondad Nicolas, Founder and CEO of Tag Media Group.

 

Asia Leaders Awards take the opportunity to recognize this well-rounded Media Productions Lady with a big heart, Miss Vanessa Verzosa, among the Top 50 Rising Tigers in the Asia Pacific through the launching of the Rising Tigers: Nation Builders Magazine. Ms. Verzosa never failed to make a difference by touching people’s lives with her well-crafted and significant stories.

 

Rising Tigers: Nation Builders

 

Launching on March 22, 2022, at the Grand Hyatt Manila at the BGC in Taguig, “Rising Tigers: Nation Builders” is another brainchild of Asia Leaders Awards (ALA) Committee.

 

This new publication will feature the best and the brightest individuals in the Philippines and Southeast Asia who never fail to balance commitment to growth with corporate social responsibility, even during the most trying times.

 

Billionaire Robert Laurel Yupangco, one of the ALA board said, “Asia Leaders Awards Presents the Top 50 Rising Tigers in the Asia Pacific to motivate us all that despite all the challenges, we will emerge triumphant. These are the top leaders with the very new vision of the world now,”

 

To know more about Rising Tigers: Nation Builders and Asia Leaders Awards, visit https://www.facebook.com/AsiaLeadersAwards.

Leo Ortiz, Founder and CEO of the Rising Dragon Beauty & Wellness Corporation was honored at Asia Leaders Awards inside Embassy of Singapore

 



Who would have thought that a cum laude nursing graduate would end up selling beauty products instead of landing in a hospital to pursue his career in his chosen profession?  And would eventually be a CEO of his own company at a very young age?


The Rising Dragon


Unable to find a nursing job after graduation, He joined a network marketing group instead but after two years, he did not earn much. Armed with perseverance and his learnings from this experience, and his realization of great opportunities in marketing, he jumped into another venture. 


He got his first million selling contact lenses! And this was the start of his successful entrepreneurial journey. He had his share of business ventures which failed, but it never deterred him from pushing forward and looking for next opportunities. 


Leo now directly oversees 50 employees and hundreds more in various industries, including beauty, resort and restaurant management, skincare services, and wellness. Ortiz also owns and runs The Oia-Santorini and Kai resorts as well as Elite Contact Lens, Gluta Spa, and Beauty Vault.


With his string of successes, Leo did not fail to give back to the community. He shares his blessings by outreach projects most especially during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic. 


Asia Leaders Awards is the largest business awards event in the Philippines and Southeast Asia and just recently held its ceremony inside the Embassy of Singapore.  


Asia Leaders Awards continues to be an avenue where business leaders are recognized for their outstanding efforts to make their companies shine while giving back to the community through their corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs.

 

It is only the recognition giving body whose awards committee is composed of high profiled and respected leaders from different organizations and embassies. Its main objective is to promote the Philippines as a premier business hub and destination in Asia. 


Check out https://www.facebook.com/AsiaLeadersAwards for more of the event details.

American Association of the Philippines “Men and Women Who Matter” with Leo Ortiz as Young CEO of the Year




One organization, foreign as it may sound, is undoubtedly more Filipino by its heart and actions. Established primarily before for the welfare of Americans and Filipino Americans in the country, they proved to the world that they could do and give more. 


AAP also give out recognitions to other organizations and individuals showing excellence on what they do and at the same time not forgetting to share blessings to other people through whatever means. 


AAP just recently held a recognition event entitled “Men & Women who matter.” Giving citations and awards like this is a noble way of promoting excellence in leadership and inspiring like-minded capable leaders to do more than what they can in extending help to others not only this time of pandemic but as always. 


It is indeed an honor for individuals in the Business to be part of their “Men and Women who matter.” The roster of awardees were: 


Woman of the Year – Pharmaceutical: Ms. Lotis Ramin, Country President, AstraZeneca Philippines, Inc.

Woman of the Year – Health & Wellness: Ms. Ghie Pangilinan, Co-founder and CEO of Skin Magical

Man of the Year, Agri-Business: Mr. Ronald Daniel Mascarinas, President, Bounty Agro Ventures

Man of the Year – Humanitarian: Mr. Sam Verzosa Jr., CEO, Frontrow Enterprise

Man of the Year – Hall of Fame Excellence: Mr. RS Francisco, President, Frontrow Enterprise

CSR Company of the Year:  FrontRow Cares

Young CEO of the year:  Mr. Leo Ortiz, Founder and CEO, Rising Dragon Beauty and Wellness Corporation


Leo Ortiz with his billboards around Metro Manila and SLEX with his brand endorsers is truly making a difference in skincare nowadays with his successful product line and health drinks. Just in early 30s, Leo is one dynamic young leader who keeps on innovating with the new launch of different products even during this pandemic. He just received also at Embassy of Singapore an award under Asia Leaders Awards for his influence and contribution in giving jobs to the Filipino people. 


Established in 1949,  AAP was founded on the concept of community interest, welfare and responsibility, the American Association of the Philippines (AAP).  It is composed of Americans, Filipino Americans, Filipinos and other nationalities  binded together by their common objective, establishing a whole host of beneficiary programs aimed not only to help the Americans and the Amerasians in the Philippines, but the Filipino people as well. 


AAP do community missions focusing on the education and general welfare of those in deep need. They initiate cultural activities, fund-raising dinners, and social gatherings to further their objectives of helping out and Leo Ortiz, the young CEO always keeps on giving for the indigents and those in need. 


To know more about AAP, their projects and initiatives, visit https://www.americanassociation.org.ph/

Martes, Pebrero 8, 2022

James Velasquez: President & CEO of PT&T among the Top 50 Rising Tigers, Nation Builders in Asia Pacific




Rising Tigers: Nation Builders, a new business publication to be launch on March 22, 2022,  at the Grand Hyatt Manila at the BGC in Taguig will feature the Top 50 Rising Tigers of the Asia Pacific. They are the best and the brightest individuals in the Philippines and Southeast Asia who never fail to balance commitment to growth with corporate social responsibility, even during the most trying times.


One of the featured Rising Tiger on the pilot edition of the said business magazine is Mr. James Velasquez.


Mr. Velasquez has served as President & CEO of PT&T since June 2018. He is currently a board member of MRC Allied, 5GS Security Inc., and DRI Philippines. He is a member of Management Association of the Philippines, Makati Business Club, and the British Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines. 


Committed to provide superior connectivity 


At the helm of PT&T’s revival, the Company vastly improved its operations and financial viability. For the past four years (2018-2021), Revenues grew by 103% at 19% CAGR due to subscriber growth and the introduction of its IT Services business. Core EBITDA also grew by 529% at 58% CAGR. Following the successful establishment of its Quality Management System, PT&T earned its first ISO 9001:2015 certification, demonstrating its commitment to providing superior Connectivity and IT Services to its customers. More importantly, PT&T achieved a Customer Satisfaction (CSAT) rating of 95% as of December 2021. 


Significant leap on services reap awards and recognitions


With the revival of the Company underway, PT&T also gained several industry recognitions. At the Global Economics Award 2021 under the Technology Awards Category (Philippines), PT&T was recognized as the Most Innovative Telecom Services Provider and the Best CSR Initiatives. The award recognized PT&T for its ongoing commitment to innovation, as well as its drive for customer-centricity while being agile in its response to the pandemic. 


At the 5th Gawad Maestro Awards 2021 by the Philippine Society for Talent Development, PT&T was hailed as the Learning & Development (L&D) Organization of the Year for Private Sector. The award honors and recognizes organizations who champions L&D programs as a strategic driver to achieve business results. 


The Tiger leading the pack


Prior to joining PT&T, Mr. James Velasquez was a Senior Executive for IBM Global Technology Services – Asia Pacific with 30 years’ experience in running several business units in the region, with focus on IT Business and Infrastructure Management, Operations, P&L, and Regional Sales. He also served as President and Country General Manager of IBM Philippines where he was responsible for the overall business operations and led the company to both domestic and global delivery growth. During his term, he received the 2011 CEO Excel Awards in addition to garnering various recognitions for IBM in the areas of Corporate Social Responsibility, Marketing, HR, and ICT. 


He was recognized by the University of Santo Tomas (UST) with the Engineering Centennial Award for Industry Leadership, Induction into the Engineering Hall of Fame, and The Outstanding Alumni Award (TOTAL) for Business Management. He was also included in Letran’s Grandes Figuras and the Alumni Award for Industry.


Recognizing the Leaders of Tomorrow with the Rising Tigers: Nation Builders Publication


“With 2022—The Year of the Water Tiger promising 365 days of positive changes, business must be stable, and finances will flow smoothly throughout the year with grit on its side.” – shared Engr. Grace Bondad Nicolas, Founder and CEO of Tag Media Group. 


For efficiently directing PT&T’s transformation, Asia Leaders Awards take the opportunity to recognize and honor Mr. James Velasquez as among the Top 50 Rising Tigers in the Asia Pacific through the launching of the Rising Tigers: Nation Builders Magazine. 


Successful Entrepreneur and grandson of former President of the Philippines,  Robert Laurel Yupangco, one of the ALA board said, “Asia Leaders Awards Presents the Top 50 Rising Tigers in the Asia Pacific to motivate us all that despite all the challenges, we will emerge triumphant. These are the top leaders with the very new vision of the world now,” 


To know more about Rising Tigers: Nation Builders and Asia Leaders Awards, visit https://www.facebook.com/AsiaLeadersAwards.