Asia Leaders Awards 2023 “Woman of the Year” is no other than the woman with many firsts, Clark Development Corporation President, Atty. Agnes VST Devanadera

Responding to a clarion call to serve the public anew after her fruitful stint as Chairperson of the Energy Regulatory Commission, Atty. Agnes VST Devanadera is the first woman President and Chief Executive Officer of Clark Development Corporation.

Her career track has spanned decades in government service occupying various positions in the government bureaucracy starting as a local chief executive of Sampaloc, Quezon after the EDSA Revolution.

She is also known to have served under several Philippine Presidents wearing different hats.

She has trailblazed the path for women empowerment being the "Woman of Many Firsts".

1.    She is the First woman Mayor of Sampaloc, Quezon;

2.    First woman President of the Quezon Mayor's League.

3.    First woman National President of the League of Municipalities of the Philippines.

4.    First woman Lawyer from Quezon Province to be admitted to the New York Bar, United States of America.

5.    First woman Government Corporate Counsel.

6.    First woman Solicitor General.

7.    First woman to be a full-pledged Secretary of Justice and

8.    Again, the First woman President and Chief Executive Officer of the Clark Development Corporation.

In all the offices she has held, she has passionately displayed excellence and dedication in public service. She is known to be an advocate of employees' continuous training and development.

In the Energy Regulatory Commission, despite the perils of the COVID 19 pandemic, she diligently pursued efficient delivery of public service by instituting the business continuity program through the launching of the electronic transactions.

She is a catalyst for change - an innovator that always thinks and tells people to come up with something novel.

A woman, whose focus and aim is to improve the agency's effectiveness and efficiency, and always bent on having a zero-backlog performance and ease of doing business. As CDC President, her work ethics has always been "putting people first" and "putting the locators first. 

Asia Leaders Awards, under the umbrella of Tag Media Group, stands as a beacon of recognition, honoring those who have demonstrated exceptional leadership and excellence in their respective fields, further solidifying its position as one of the largest media conglomerates in the Philippines.

For more information 

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Brilliant Skin’s Glenda Dela Cruz at Asia Leaders Awards

Lauded as a prodigious leader and a trailblazer in the realm of entrepreneurship especially in beauty industry, Ms. Glenda Dela Cruz stands as a shining testament to visionary leadership for her  achievements. At the remarkable age of 22, Ms. Dela Cruz assumed the helm as CEO, heralding her as one of the youngest and most formidable leaders in her generation. 

Last November 20, 2023 at Asia Leaders Awards ceremony to recognize the 20 world class leaders in private and public sector, Ms. Glenda Dela Cruz inspires everyone with her story. Attendees includes COMELEC Chairman George Erwin Garcia, BIR Commissioner Romeo Lumagui Jr, PCSO General Manager Mel Robles, His Excellency Malaysia Ambassador Dato Abdul Malik Melvin Castileno, President Jose P. Laurel grandson Robert Laurel Yupangco, Philippine Korea Economic Council Director Dr. Elton See Tan (Son of Tanyu, the richest man in Asia in his time) and different business leaders and diplomats from different countries. 

Despite her youth, Ms. Dela Cruz has exemplified a level of vision and business acumen that surpasses expectations. Her exceptional leadership has been the driving force behind the resounding success of Brilliant Skin Essentials, Inc. (BSEI). Under her astute guidance, BSEI has not only flourished but has redefined industry standards, carving a distinct niche in the beauty and wellness sector.

Just arrived from US for visiting Kris Aquino, Batangas Vice Governor Mark Leviste attended also the ceremony and assisted Ms. Glenda in any way possible while Batangas Governor Dodo Mandanas also had a time for a pictorial with her. The event became more successful with Ms. Glenda’s presence and her speech that inspires not just the attendees but a nation. 

Ms. Dela Cruz's journey is a testament to resilience, determination, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. Her remarkable accomplishments at a young age serve as an inspiration to budding entrepreneurs and stand as a testament to the power of vision, tenacity, and unwavering dedication.

In her role as CEO of Brilliant Skin Essentials, Ms. Glenda Dela Cruz continues to redefine industry paradigms, inspire innovation, and lead with unwavering commitment, setting an exemplary standard for future generations of leaders.

The Companies of the Year under Asia Leaders Awards

Tag Media Group—The organization of Asia Leaders Awards meticulously approved the 20 honorees based on their grit, sustainability, impact in the society and success. These are the men and women who has a big influence in their peers and reaching out big time for the welfare of the nation. These are the real nation builders. 

Here are the categories and honorees at the 6th Asia Leaders Awards. 

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 

The night is a power celebration with the attendance of the families and colleagues of these icons. The program started with the welcome remarks of The Manila Hotel President Atty. Jose David Lina, the former Senator, DILG Secretary and former Governor of Laguna then followed by a keynote of one of the youngest entrepreneur in skin care, Glenda Dela Cruz of Brilliant Skin Essentials. 

The companies of the year were the best from the rest of the nominations and from diverse industries; Food, Human Capital, Information Technology, Business Process Outsourcing and Retail Technology. 

In Franchising, Shawarma Shack was represented by its Founder and CEO Walther Uzi Buenavista, for Human Capital under Viventis Asia was represented by its Founder and Managing Director, Malaysian Yu Ming Chin, for Global Company of the Year, 247 Customer Philippines, its represented by their Finance Director Rohith Gujjar, for realme who bagged the Technology Company of the Year, two from their companies came and represented by Patricia Gonzales and Serene Cruz while for Atos Philippines, their President/CEO who came was Jenirre Torres and received the award under Global IT. 

Andria Terese Nicolas, The Vice President of Tag Media Group shares the snippets about Asia Leaders Awards and mentioned that these honorees are the nation builders of today and the next generation. The other speaker who inspires everyone was His Excellency Malaysia Ambassador Dato Abdul Malik Melvin Castelino who is also part of the board of advisers of the organization. 

The event was attended also by US Embassy; Bret and Marisol Campbell, Embassy of Romania William Anton Korbl, Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office General Manager Mel Robles, Atty. Carmela Lumagui, Dr. Elton See Tan of The E Hotels and Philippine Korea Economic Council, Makati Tourism Foundation Inc. Tanyu III, Choy Bernardo of Jcuppacakes, Robert Laurel Yupangco of Yupangco Group, Andrew and Grace Nicolas of Tag Media Group, Darius Razon, Philippine Red Cross Governor Baby Ortiz, Manuel Negado, Ethiopia Consul David Ackerman and Atty. Salvador Panelo among others. 

The objective of the event is to highlight and recognize exclusively the nominees who gets in among thousands of nominations to inspire the nation. The award is given to world-class leaders, both in the private and public sectors.

Comelec Chairman George Erwin M. Garcia as Man of the Year at Asia Leaders Awards

The man of the year for his impact on the elections is truly one of the nation builders of the country today. A soft spoken but the public servant we want. There is no question that this lawyer is a brilliant election law practitioner with big high level clients under his wings. His level of professionalism and dedication to his field of practice is unlike any other. When Atty. Garcia makes legal strategies, he maps out his plan from start to finish even before the beginning of a case. 

George Erwin M. Garcia is a veteran election law practitioner. He is the 23rd Chairman of the Comelec. He had a short yet productive stint as Commissioner before his present appointment.

Prior to joining Comelec, he was the principal and founder of G.E. Garcia Law Office. As a private practitioner, Chairman Garcia was widely known for his superior legal mind that enriched jurisprudence of various landmark cases.

He served as Dean of Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila's College of Law and Law Center.

Chairman Garcia has under his belt an academic experience of three decades; he was also an MCLE lecturer and a resource person in election law.

He rendered pro bono services to UNTV for 10 years as anchor in its segment "Huntahang Ligal" to fulfill his mission of promoting social awareness, legal literacy, and access to justice to all.

In Comelec, he staunchly advocates for transparency, inclusivity, and progression. His decisions have always been geared towards productive engagement with all key stakeholders and innovative policy reforms in the Commission's constant pursuit of fair, honest, orderly, and credible elections.

All his actions are, indeed, Para sa Bayan.

For his unparalleled dedication to public service, he was recognized as the Man of the Year and was awarded as one of the Top 50 emerging leaders in the Philippines.

Here are the categories and honorees at the 6th Asia Leaders Awards. 

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 

The night is a power celebration with the attendance of the families and colleagues of these icons. The program started with the welcome remarks of The Manila Hotel President Atty. Jose David Lina, the former Senator, DILG Secretary and former Governor of Laguna then followed by a keynote of one of the youngest entrepreneur in skin care, Glenda Dela Cruz of Brilliant Skin Essentials. 

Andria Terese Nicolas, The Vice President of Tag Media Group shares the snippets about Asia Leaders Awards and mentioned that these honorees are the nation builders of today and the next generation. The other speaker who inspires everyone was His Excellency Malaysia Ambassador Dato Abdul Malik Melvin Castelino who is also part of the board of advisers of the organization. 

The event was attended also by US Embassy; Bret and Marisol Campbell, Embassy of Romania William Anton Korbl, Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office General Manager Mel Robles, Atty. Carmela Lumagui, Dr. Elton See Tan of The E Hotels and Philippine Korea Economic Council, Makati Tourism Foundation Inc. Tanyu III, Choy Bernardo of Jcuppacakes, Robert Laurel Yupangco of Yupangco Group, Andrew and Grace Nicolas of Tag Media Group, Darius Razon, Philippine Red Cross Governor Baby Ortiz, Manuel Negado, Ethiopia Consul David Ackerman and Atty. Salvador Panelo among others. 

The objective of the event is to highlight and recognize exclusively the nominees who gets in among thousands of nominations to inspire the nation. The award is given to world-class leaders, both in the private and public sectors.

Just In: Asia Leaders Awards 2023 presented their 20 chosen Leaders in Asia at the historical Manila Hotel

 Prominent figures and Country’s Industry Leaders gathered at Asia Leaders Awards 2023 to witness the grand event.

Asia Leaders Awards was held on November 20, 2023, at the historical Manila Hotel. 

Leaders all gathered to witness the country's annual award-giving body. Out of thousands of nominees, there were only 20 leaders who were meticulously chosen by the board.

Prominent figures of Asia Leaders Awards are 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.

Those also in attendance are the Shareholders and guests of Rising Tigers Magazine are also present: Tag Media Group President Grace Bondad Nicolas, Tag Media Group CEO Andrew Troy Nicolas, Tag Media Group VP Andria Terese Nicolas, Rising Tigers Co-owner Sarah Mateo. With VVIP guests COMELEC Chairman George Erwin Garcia, President Atty. Agnes Devanadera of Clark Development Corporation, Representatives from the US Embassy Bret and Maricor Campbell, and Representatives from the Romanian Embassy William and Madalina Korbl.

The event's keynote speaker was the Brilliant Skin CEO Glenda Dela Cruz Victorio, a previous Awardee of the Asia Leaders Awards. She shared her story about how she started her career and believes that a leader will reach success with consistency, belief in one's ability, and love for the people.

“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.”

Vice President of Tag Media Group, Andria Terese Nicolas, shared the event's purpose.

“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.“

One of the Man of the Year and the current cover leader of Rising Tigers Magazine, COMELEC Chairman George Erwin Mojica Garcia, expressed he couldnt have done it without his people and the trust of the Filipinos.

"Walang leader sa isang pamahalaan kung wala ang kanilang tauhan. Sa Commission on Elections, ako ay instrumento lamang."

"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 believes in the Commission on Election, who likewise believes in the people of the commission on Election."

The 20 Asia Leaders Awardees are:

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 nationwide all went to the prestigious gathering to name a few: 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 handles more than 2000 writers. The company became more popular after launching the most distributed business and lifestyle magazine in the Philippines, Rising Tigers Magazine. 

#ALA2023 #RisingTigers #AsiaLeadersAwards

Asia Leaders Awards is set recognize once again exceptional leaders from different industries.

On November 13, 2023, at the Manila House BGC, Asia Leaders Awards together with the Board and some Awardees held their exclusive press conference to announce the details of the grand event.

In attendance are the board of ALA, CEO of Asia Leaders Awards Andrew Troy Nicolas, President of Rising Tigers Grace Bondad Nicolas, Vice President of Tag Media Group Andria Terese Nicolas, E-Hotel President Dr. Elton See Tan, and Yupangco Group of Companies President Robert Laurel Yupangco. Awardees were also in attendance, BIR Commissioner Romeo Lumagui Jr., Elaine Timbol, Merle Balicao, Alodia Gosiengfiao, Executive Director of Viventis Yu Ming Chin. and VM Ronin Leviste.

Asia Leaders Awards ‘Profiles of Excellence’, will be launching the Coffee Table Book for 2023 on December 20, together with the flag-carrier Philippine Airlines. The content of the limited edition book is the success stories of the Awardees and is exclusively distributed by Tag Media Group and Asia Leaders Awards.

Asia Leaders Awards, the prestigious recognition event, has previously honored outstanding individuals like Kevin Tan of Megaworld, Ernesto Tanmantiong of Jollibee, Cong, Sam Versoza of Frontrow, and Ronald Mascariñas of Chooks to Go, is set to celebrate world-class business leaders once again on November 20, 2023 at the historical The Manila Hotel. 

The event will feature several categories that encompass a wide spectrum of leadership excellence, including Entrepreneur of the Year, CEO of the Year, Philanthropist of the Year, Franchise Company of the Year, Tech Company of the Year, and many more. 

For more information contact us at www.Asialeadersawards.asia or reach us at 09959578580 / 09778978877 or via email at president@asialeadersawards.asia. Don't miss this opportunity to recognize and celebrate exceptional leadership in the heart of Asia. #AsiaLeadersAwards #ALA2023 #risingtigers #nationbuilders #theheartofthefilipino

The 14th Science Film Fest PH 2023

 

The Science Film Festival Philippines, now on its 14th year, will be held from October 25 to December 01, 2023. Celebrated as one of the biggest and longest running science events in the Philippines, the festival offers a roster of 34 science-related films in support of the United Nations Decade on Ecosystem Restoration will be available for free online as video-on-demand (VOD) service and onsite at various schools nationwide and through our venue partners throughout the festival period.

To kick off the festival, an opening program will be held on October 25, 2023, at the Museo ng Muntinlupa in the presence of selected students and other stakeholders. The films will also be showcased at the National Youth Science and Technology Innovation Festival and the National Science and Technology Week through the support of the Department of Science and Technology and the Philippine Science High Schools.

Aside from the online screenings, onsite screenings will soon follow from October 25 to December 01 organized by our venue partners: Museo ng Muntinlupa, National Library of the Philippines, Philippine Science High Schools, DOST Science Education Institute (DOST-SEI), University of the Philippines Film Institute (UPFI), University of the Philippines Department of Science Communication (UPCDC), University of the Philippines National Institute of Science and Mathematics Education Development (UPNISMED), The Climate Reality Project, The Mind Museum, and VegFest Pilipinas. Screenings in selected public schools and science high schools nationwide are being organized by the Department of Education and the Department of Science and Technology (DOST).

Register here to watch the films online

Nominate at SME Circle Awards 2023

On December 20, 2023 at The Manila Hotel,  the 2nd SME Circle Awards will be launched again to highlight the innovation and leaders who are promoting inclusiveness and more jobs for the Filipino people. 

In the Philippines, Small and Medium Enterprise of SMEs are defined as any enterprise with 10 to 199 employees and with assets valued from P3 million to P100 million. SMEs and micro enterprises combined make up 99.6% of establishments in the country this making them as the modern day heroes for helping the economy. 

Tag Media Group with advisers like Dr. Elton See Tan of The E Hotel & Resorts and Robert Laurel Yupangco of Yupangco Group will recognize these individuals and companies who are making an impact not just in the lives of their constituents but also helping the communities they belong in some ways. 

The event is the 2nd celebrations under Tag Media Group for SMEs since during pandemic, these emerging and young leaders are the one shining more by hiring displaced employees and innovating to help the economy and continuing to help more till today. Join us to celebrate these heroes who are the backbone of the Philippines economy. 

Nominate! 

president@globalexcellenceawards.asia 

Send direct message to Tag Media Group FB Page 

📸 Last Year at Hilton Manila

Philippine Airlines and Rising Tigers Magazine Presents Innovators and Trailblazers Featured Leaders

Discovering the names of the great leaders of our time — business people, politicians and diplomats. — they were actively shaping our future. These are the Innovators and Trailblazers. Philippine Airlines and Rising Tigers Magazines presents the featured leaders for the end of the year issue this December. 

Highlighting the leaders of this generation, On  October 23, 2023 at the historical The Manila Hotel. A ceremony to highlight the honourees who are the epitome of change, innovation and disruption for the better good. 

These entrepreneurs, innovators and trailblazers have a similar story. They were passionate about something as a child, and that passion got into their hearts and souls and never let go. And you know what? It’s often that passion — that core purpose — that allows them to succeed and now worthy of emulation while continuing to inspire a nation. These are nation builders. 

Continuing to be the number one in business and most distributed magazine in National Bookstores and Philippine Airlines Mabuhay Lounge, Rising Tigers will feature these leaders for December issue with the conclusion of the year long activities as a nation. Looking back must be overwhelming as an era where all bounced back and to the leaders who made an impact even with big global challenges. 

Rising Tigers Magazine is headed by the Chairman of the Board, Robert Laurel Yupangco, CEO Andrew Troy Nicolas, COO Grace Bondad Nicolas, CMO Andria Terese Nicolas, Shareholders; Brian Poe Llamanzares, Atty. Arnel & Sarah Mateo. BOD Dr. Elton See Tan, Tanyu III and Consul David Ackerman.

Tag Media Group and Philippine Airlines present Asia Leaders Awards 2023

What does Kevin Tan of Megaworld, Ernesto Tanmantiong of Jollibee and Ronald Mascariñas of Chooks to Go have in common? They were all previous honorees of Asia Leaders Awards. 

Supported by different embassies in the Philippines and the tycoons from various industries, Asia Leaders Awards will celebrate the world-class business leaders once again this coming November 20, 2023 to highlight these icons who keeps on winning in-spite of the challenges.

Announcement of honourees will be on October 30, 2023 in a Press Conference at Manila House Private Club with the presentation of the whole awards committee. Gala night will be on 11-20-23 at The Manila Hotel.

You may still nominate your favorite leaders at www.Asialeadersawards.Asia

Call: 09778978877 (ALA Team)

Email: president@asialeadersawards.asia

Captains of Industries

A captain of industry is a business leader whose means contributed positively to the country in some way. This may have been through increased productivity, expansion of markets, providing more jobs, or acts of philanthropy. 

For this year, Tag Media Group with CEO Andrew Troy Nicolas together with the different embassies in the Philippines will join together to recognize and highlight the business leaders of this generation. The different ambassadors or from the embassy of Poland, Malaysia, Hungary, Thailand and Vietnam will present the leaders on December 20, 2023 at the historic The Manila Hotel. 

There will be 20 leaders to be recognized based on the endorsements of the Ambassadors and the Board of Advisers that includes tycoons themselves from different industries such as Dr. Elton See Tan of Federation Of Filipino Chinese Chambers Of Commerce & Industry, Inc. - FFCCCII and Robert Laurel Yupangco of Philippine Korea Economic Council PhilKorec among others. 

This is for nation building and to inspire the upcoming leaders in the country and beyond. People saw them as Captains of Industry because they were inventive, hardworking and led the way in the rise of the businesses and stabilization of the economy.

Top of their game at Asia Leaders Awards 2023

What does Kevin Tan of Megaworld, Ernesto Tanmantiong of Jollibee and Ronald Mascariñas of Chooks to Go have in common? They were all previous honorees of Asia Leaders Awards. 

To be presented by the different embassies in the Philippines and the tycoons from different industries, Asia Leaders Awards will celebrate the world-class business leaders once again this coming November 23, 2023 to highlight these icons who keeps on winning in-spite of the challenges. 

“I am deeply honored to be recognized with this Entrepreneur of the Year award from Asia Leaders Awards. I receive this on behalf of our Jollibee Group family,” said Ernesto Tanmantiong, President and CEO of Jollibee Foods Corporation 

“These are the entrepreneurs or top management in the company that is considered the most effective in its industry.”- Andrew Troy Nicolas, CEO of Tag Media Group 

From the biggest recognition ceremony in Asia, presenting the categories of the upcoming Asia Leaders Awards 2023. 

1. Man of the Year

2. Woman  of the Year

3. Entrepreneur of the year 

4. CEO of the year 

5. Franchise Company of the year 

6. Real Estate Company of the Year 

7. Young Leader of the year 

8. Young CEO of the year 

9. Health & Wellness Company of the year 

10. Fast Moving Company of the year 

11. Influencer of the year 

12. Company of the year

13. Philanthropist of the Year

14. MLM Company of the Year

15. CSR Company of the Year

16. Innovative Company of the Year 

17. Tech Company of the Year 

18. Fastest Growing SME Company 

19. Global Company of the year 

20. BPO Company of the year

21. Green Company of the year 

22. Company of the Year: Human Resources 

23. Company of the Year: Employment 

24. Woman of Substance 

25. Man of Influence 

Announcement of honourees  will be on October  30, 2023 in a Press Conference with the presentation of the whole awards committee and Gala night will be on 11- 23-23 at The Manila Hotel. 

You may still nominate your favorite leaders  at www.Asialeadersawards.Asia 

Call: 09778978877 (ALA Team) 

Email: president@asialeadersawards.asia

Nominate Now! Asia Leaders Awards 2023

From the biggest recognition ceremony in Asia, presenting the categories of the upcoming Asia Leaders Awards 2023. 

1. Man of the Year

2. Woman  of the Year

3. Entrepreneur of the year 

4. CEO of the year 

5. Franchise Company of the year 

6. Real Estate Company of the Year 

7. Young Leader of the year 

8. Young CEO of the year 

9. Health & Wellness Company of the year 

10. Fast Moving Company of the year 

11. Influencer of the year 

12. Company of the year

13. Philanthropist of the Year

14. MLM Company of the Year

15. CSR Company of the Year

16. Innovative Company of the Year 

17. Tech Company of the Year 

18. Fastest Growing SME Company 

19. Global Company of the year 

20. BPO Company of the year

21. Green Company of the year 

22. Company of the Year: Human Resources 

23. Company of the Year: Employment 

Special Category; 

Woman of Substance 

Man of Influence 

For this year Asia Leaders Awards is all about the new color of the year which is Viva Magenta! This color was selected for its vibrant vim and vigor. It represents being passionate, fearless and is inspired by the red of cochineal, one of the most precious dyes belonging to the natural dye family as well as one of the strongest and brightest the world has known, same as our leaders—brave, fearless and an inspiration to the nation. 

Announcement of finalists will be on October  25, 2023 with the presentation of the whole awards committee and Gala night will be on 11- 23-23. 

You may still nominate at www.Asialeadersawards.Asia 

Call: 09778978877

Email: president@asialeadersawards.asia

Fly High with Philippine Airlines Business Class by Grace Bondad Nicolas

It’s human nature to seek a comfortable life and one way to experience that is to work hard for our goals. Whether you’re successful employed or a hard working entrepreneur, everyone deserves an indulgence. 

For 82 years, Philippine Airlines is making sure that all those handwork deserves an indulgence.  For those who are looking for comfort and luxury at a competitive price, PALs Business Class is what you are looking for.

The Business Class cabin has a number of complimentary services and amenities, such as high-quality food and restaurant level cocktail drinks, larger and more comfortable seating, a personal workspace, travel kits and an overwhelming service from the flight attendants. What's included with a Business Class ticket differs from airline to airline, with some, more extravagant than others.

Service

The passengers at Business Class have their own lane at the check in counters, that means lesser queuing since most aircraft especially those traveling in Asia have only 12-18 seats per flight,  and your luggage’s will have a “priority” stickers too,  it means your luggage gets the VIP treatment.

For Philippine Airlines, according to the President and Chief Operations Officer, Captain Stanley K. Ng, Business Class available seats differ on their travel destinations; 

West Coast US - 42 seats

East Coast  US - 30 seats

Middle East and Australia - 18 seats

Asia - 12-18 seats

Usually are the first to enter too in the aircraft which means less waiting time.

Food 

If you haven’t tried yet the comfort in Business Class, if you have the ticket, you will receive a complimentary access in their lounges. Philippine Airlines have “Mabuhay Lounge” in their domestic and international flights in the Philippines and you’ll enjoy the unlimited food inside. There are USB ports also, which means additional battery life for your gadgets. 

After your unlimited meals which includes cocktails at Mabuhay Lounge, once you’re inside the aircraft, the flight attendants will serve their welcome drinks (Sodas, Tea, Juiced) and combined with the offerings of Cashew or Almond nuts as snacks, unlike at Economy which usually serves with peanuts and water. Did I mentioned about the hot towels? 

While you’re enjoying the comfortability, the flight attendant will distribute your complimentary slippers and the travel pouch with a toothbrush, face towel and eye mask. A pillow and blanket must be in your seat when you arrive to make you more feel at home. 

Since you visited the Mabuhay Lounge or any partner lounge of Philippine Airlines, chances are you’re still full from indulging with the buffet spread, the flight attendant will hand over the menu for your meal. It’s not a choice between the pork or fish but there’s 3 options instead, can be fish, pork or beef. Oh the array of the drinks from sodas, juices, liquors or cocktails and you can order all. 

The meal

In Business Class, you have an appetizer which looks like better than the main meal in Economy Class. The flight attendant can serve also a Russian style offering of bread selections. 

The Seats 

When you can recline and make the comfy seat in horizontal position, it’s the dream of anyone in the plane. The availability of USB port and universal outlet are heaven, that means no more low battery as long as you’re in Business Class. 

Indulgence 

On traveling when booking for a flight, the first that we check is the cost of the seats if you’re in a budget restriction but is it worth it flying Business Class or First Class? the answer would be yes especially if you’re on a long haul international flight for that extra service and comfortability. 

A comfort flight is a necessity when traveling. Being able to relax and have a good rest on the flight definitely helps to set the travel journey in that relaxing direction. For that Business Class dream, here are the summary of the perks; Priority Check-In, Check-in procedure is much easier and more convenient, Additional Baggage Allowance, Business Class Lounge, Priority Boarding, Gourmet food in the aircraft with cocktails, Bigger and Better Seats, Travel Kits and First to leave the aircraft. 

Enjoy Philippine Airlines, The Heart of the Filipino.

Philkorec attended by Rising Tigers Team

The board and co owners of Rising Tigers Magazine visited Korea as part of the Philippines Korea Economic Council (PhilKorec)  business delegation. 

Representing their own companies; Robert Laurel Yupangco of Yupangco Group, Brian Poe Llamanzares of Pantheon Holdings, Atty. Arnel Mateo of ADM & Partners Data Privacy and Consulting Inc., Sarah Mateo of SPD Jobs, Engr. Grace Bondad Nicolas of Tag Media Group and Andria Terese Nicolas of Rising Tigers Magazine Inc. 

The delegation goal is to expand their business through partnership or joint venture with the companies in South Korea. 

Activities includes the company visits in the following to check their technology; SD Bio Technologies, HD Hyundai Energy Solution and Deepnoid. 

More than 30 companies in Korea participated also in the Business to Business Matching with industries that includes; Cosmetics, Construction, Manufacturing and Transportation among others that was held inside the Philippine Embassy in Seoul headed by Her Excellency Maria Theresa Dizon De Vega. 

At the last day of the business visit, Robert and Grace inspires the OFWs in attendance as the resource speakers in the “PEAK Pinoy Forum” hosted by the Philippine Embassy in Seoul together with Rhoda Castro Caliwara of Executive Genesis and Fabian Delos Santos of SGV Co. They were presented a recognition certificate by the ambassador for their contributions in the event. 

Rising Tigers Magazine is the most circulated and distributed business and lifestyle magazine right now in the Philippines that you can buy at most National Bookstores nationwide and also placed at Philippine Airlines Mabuhay Lounge with the objective to promote the Philippines as premier destination in Asia via inspiring the nation with its featured leaders.

Engr. Grace Bondad Nicolas as one of the speakers at the Philippine Embassy in Korea

A marketing Adviser to Billionaires and a serial entrepreneur, Engr. Grace Bondad Nicolas is the 

Co- Founder of TAG Media Group that’s composed of the following companies; AG Builders & Developers, Tag Media and Public Relations, AAA Cosmetics & Trading, Hidden Hills Farm by Josefino and Rising Tigers Magazine Inc.  A graduate of Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering and took Masters in Management Major in Engineering Management both at Colegio De San Juan De Letran and Business courses in Ateneo and AIM. 

Engr. Grace is one of the speakers in the recently concluded “PEAK Pinoy” forum at Philippine Embassy in Korea headed by Her Excellency Maria Theresa Dizon De Vega. The said event was attended by more than 100 Filipinos via online and in person to learn more about Entrepreneurship. 

The speakers includes Robert Laurel Yupangco of Yupangco Group, Rhoda Castro Caliwara of Executive Genesis and Fabian Delos Santos of SGV Co. 

A certified Go Negosyo and Department of Trade and Industry Speaker for module 1, 2 and 8 (Entrepreneurial Mind setting, Marketing and Business Development), Engr. Grace since 2010 is a public speaker discussing also the importance of Digital Marketing and Branding. 

The usual question during the PEAK Pinoy forum, “What’s the right business?,”

Most of the speakers answered that one must have a passion to start and the interest in that products or services then everything will follow, in the start, it might not be a success but failure is part to succeed. 

Her company, Andrew Grace Builders & Developers was Established in 2006. A construction company with signature projects in Playa Calatagan under Landco, Ponticelli in Alabang under Vista Land, Ciudad De Calamba under Filinvest and an accredited contractor under University of the Philippines and Forest Products & Research among others. 

TAG Media and Public Relations on the other hand is an advertising and Consultancy company in Makati, Philippines.  Established in 2010 and that handles different multinational companies in the Philippines and in Asia Pacific for marketing, strategic planning, business intelligence, promotions and branding. The team is composed of Marketing Professionals and Information Technology Experts with experience from different global companies. The company's main objective is to make the Philippines the premier business hub in Asia and thus organizing signature events that’s making an  impact to the society. Events includes Laguna Blogging Summit,  Asia Digital Marketing Expo,  Asia E-Commerce Expo, Asia Leaders Forum Series, Asia HR Expo and Asia Leaders Awards.

Grace new venture is Rising Tigers Magazine. The most distributed magazine right now at National Bookstores and in Philippine Airlines Mabuhay Lounge with the objective to inspire the readers with the profiles of excellence of the selected featured leaders. 

Tagged also as Queen of Events in the Philippines for having more than 10 events per year even during pandemic and since 2010. 

Right now, she’s busy also with her social and civic responsibilities  that includes the following; Vice President of Makati Tourism Foundation, The first woman president  of American Association of the Philippines, President of Los Baños Chamber of Commerce, Lieutenant Governor 2022-2023 of Kiwanis Philippine Luzon District with clubs in Metro Manila.

Hyundai Energy Solutions: For A Green Environment

Hyundai is known globally for its vehicles but in Korea, it’s so much more.

Hyundai Motor Company, often abbreviated to Hyundai Motors and commonly known as Hyundai, is a South Korean multinational automotive manufacturer headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, and founded in 1967 but the founder, a visionary the late Chung Ju-yung in 1972 built HD Hyundai Heavy Industries and transformed South Korea, then a virtual wasteland for the shipbuilding industry, into the world’s best shipbuilding powerhouse with dauntless pioneering spirit.

HD Hyundai Heavy Industries is now aiming at reinventing itself into a “Future Builder” that actively explores the future of humanity, going beyond its 50-year history of growth as the world’s greatest shipbuilder.

For HD, they would like to lead the maritime mobility technologies by building much safer and eco-friendlier ships while providing digital solutions that combine data collected from the vast offshore infrastructure and artificial intelligence. 

“With this initiative, we will convert the unlimited potential of the ocean into reality.”

“We would like to reassure you that both our management and all our employees will continue to do their utmost to pave the way for the future of mankind with epoch-making innovation and pioneering spirit.”

HD Hyundai Energy Solutions is an internationally recognized top company in Korea, the United States & Europe and is operating its business, with the goal of becoming a global solar solution company.

HD is  improving the quality of the products through continuous technology development, and strict, rigorous product testing.

Philippines Korea Economic Council (PhilKorec) members visited the manufacturing plant and meet the HD in charge who presented some of the global innovations  and discuss their contributions not just in the economy of Korea but also globally. 

Some of the attendees from Philcorec members and companies includes Tag Media and Public Relations (Engr. Grace Bondad Nicolas), Rising Tigers Magazine Inc (Andria Terese Nicolas), Pantheon Holdings (Brian Poe Llamanzares), SPD Jobs (Sarah Mateo), ADM & Partners Data Privacy and Consulting Inc. (Atty. Arnel Mateo), Yupangco Group (Robert Laurel Yupangco), SGV & Co (Fabian Delos Santos) and Ahead Learning Systems (Rossana Llenado) among others with the assistance of Philippine Embassy in Korea.