Senator Grace Poe Supports Rising Tigers Magazine

Rising Tigers, the most distributed local business and leadership magazine right now in National Bookstores nationwide was a success. The night was attended by the biggies in Politics and Business highlighting the leaders of this generation. 

“Our keynote speaker was a formidable advocate of transparency in governance, efficient delivery of public services, and the protection of the rights of mothers, children, commuters and consumers. We are very grateful with the presence of Senator Grace Poe.”- Andrew Troy Nicolas (Publisher) 

In her first term as senator, Senator Grace Poe immediately set to work creating meaningful legislation, more than 50 of which are now fully enacted laws. Among these are the laws providing for free lunch program for public school children; for maternal and child care for the first 1000 days of life of a child; for free text alerts in times of disaster; for extended validity of driver's license and passports; and making our streets, public spaces, and workplaces safer by prohibiting all forms of sexual harassment; to name a few.

She is currently on her second term as senator and continues to serve our country especially our most marginalized and disenfranchised sectors.

For her track record in governance, she was chosen as a Lee Kuan Yew Exchange Fellow of the National University of Singapore, a prestigious recognition of excellence in public service.

Rising Tigers and Nation Builders Awardees

1. Walther Buenavista: Shawarma Shack (Founder & CEO) 

2. David Ackerman: StratDev (Founder & CEO) 

3. Tristan Cabrera: Esports Pro Player 

4. Atty. Arnel Mateo: ADM & Partners Data Privacy and Consulting In (Founder & CEO) 

6. DTI Sec. Alfredo Pascual 

7. DILG Sec. Benhur Abalos 

8. Yu Ming Chin: Viventis Asia (Founder and CEO) 

9. Congressman Duke Frasco 

10. Nino Rovillos: Illos Party Trays (Founder & CEO) 

11. Ramon Garcia Jr: DFNN (Chairman) 

12. Michael Pacquiao: Musician

13. COMELEC George Erwin Mojica Garcia (Chairman)

Women of Substance 

2. Blanca Mercado: The Manila Times (President & COO) 

3. France Ambassador H. E. Michèle Boccoz 

4. Romania Ambassador H. E. Răduţa Dana Matache

5. Congresswoman Margarita Nograles

6. Jessica Bellen: Jessy & Co (Founder & CEO) 

7. Iona Gibbs: Mutya Ng Pilipinas 2022

8. DBM Sec. Amenah Pangandaman 

Other notable attendees includes Paolo Villar, Brian Poe Llamanzares, Robert Laurel Yupangco, Maritess Allen, Usec. Anna Mae Lamentillo, Usec. Margarita Gutierrez, Becky Garcia and the founders of Rising Tigers Magazine, Andrew and Grace Nicolas among others.

Camaraderie to increase collaboration as initiated by Kiwanis 3A Lead in her tenure

You cannot give what you don’t have, for Illos whole day Buffet located at Pearl Garden Hotel at Adriatico in Malate, Manila, they gave all the way, deliciously. 

Kiwanis members from Division 3A which are located around Metro Manila after their civic activity in Quezon City for the indigent children went straight to have dinner at the newly opened restaurant and to continue discussing the next projects for their respective clubs. This is their second time at Illos Buffet courtesy of their Lieutenant Governor, the highest position in their Division.  

The Lieutenant Governor, Engr. Grace Bondad Nicolas believes for collaboration and to treat the members at the same time to have camaraderie. 

Camaraderie is the spirit of friendship and trust that can exist between people who spend a great deal of time together. When there's camaraderie in the workplace, team members trust each other and genuinely enjoy working together. This can increase collaboration, efficiency, and overall productivity.

“It’s not easy to put up activities especially that all members are busy and giving time and effort to help out is already a plus point. There’s also challenges in being together since the availability of time is different but they pulled off to be in one place with one goal, to share the blessings at the same time. For my administration that started October last year till September this year, I want them to feel their importance with me and for supporting the division which I am doing also in all organizations where I lead. I am also grateful for their trust.”- Engr. Grace Bondad Nicolas 

Engr. Grace Bondad in the start of her tenure as the one in charge announced that there will be no payments in all council meetings under her, she’s also the President of Los Baños Chamber of Commerce and doing the same. According to her, she will make it always easier for everyone to attend meetings and making it more fun so that everyone will always look forward to attend.  

Leadership according to Engr. Grace is also saying no. Not everyone according to her has the same goal and saying no sometimes is for the good of one organization. Determined she is to prove also that she has her own kind of leadership, it’s to treat all equally, no red tape and no “Palakasan.” 

“A lot of real leaders comply, there’s no excuses, I am with genuine leaders all the time, I observed, I adapted their best practices and I started to say no. That will give you peace of mind, saying yes to all will not make you happy and I am not that person. If you don’t comply, it’s a no. I am not a pleaser but I’ll prove to you what I can do towards achieving any goals in the table. I belong to a lot of organizations, elected as the first woman president of American Association of the Philippines after 74 years and that’s something already, I am not even an American. What I can promise, I can deliver since I will not stop in achieving that objective.”- Engr. Grace Bondad Nicolas 

According to Engr. Grace Bondad Nicolas, if will be given a chance to help more, she will apply all she learned not just from the different organizations she’s in but also what she learned from her parents, to do what’s best in her capacity for the welfare of everyone, not just for the few. 

Kiwanis members from different parts of the globe with the objective to improve the welfare of the indigent children and statistically provides more than 150,000 service projects annually globally. Glenda Veloria Hufano is the upcoming Governor this October 2023 that will lead  over 5000 members nationwide which comprises 27 divisions.

Kiwanians well-spent day on Ninos Inocentes

 

No kidding, they celebrated April Fools in honest-to-goodness, all-around service to 100 children in the heart of Barangay Tatalon, Quezon City with the support of Shawarma Shack CEO Walther Buenavista.

 

Kiwanis International Philippine Luzon District Division 3A clubs under the leadership of their energetic and supportive Lieutenant Governor Grace Bondad Nicolas serviced more than 100 indigent children and successfully got their rewards …… putting a smile in the children’s faces.

 

Spearheading the project was KC Manila Bay officers and members headed by Ezelle Gascon together with KC Makati, KC BGC McKinley, KC Malate West, KC. Pasay, KC Pasay Eagle, KC Pasay North and KC Reachin Beyond. They prepared the food, gifts and games.

 

Free magic show sponsored by Elemento Group of Magic truly entertained the crowd and captured the kids’ attention and curiosity.

 

KC BGC  McKinley headed by it’s  President  Dr. Rocaya Vanessa Sarangani-Mangondato

conducted medical check- up on the kids, and provided their needed medicines and vitamins.

 

KC Pasay, KC Pasay North and KC Pasay Eagle gave away hygiene kits with DGE Glenda Hufano gracing the occasion.

 

KC Reachin Beyond endorsed the magic show not just for the children but for everyone in attendance. A magical day indeed.

 

KC Malate West offered psychological testing and counseling at The Child's World in  nearby Banawe Street, there being no  children with special needs that day.

 

KC Makati treated the tired but fulfilled Kiwanian volunteers to buffet dinner at Illos of the Pearl Garden Hotel, Adriatico, courtesy of LG Grace Bondad Nicolas.

 

Brother Eduardo A. Castro, Social Service Coordinator of the Sto. Domingo Parish assisted the Kiwanis officers and members in the planning and implementation of the successful activity.  Missionaries Fathers Simon and Peter from the parish church received the extra toys for their celebration the next day, marking an extension of our outreach up to Palm Sunday!

A partnership between The Manila Times with Blanca Calilung Mercado and Tag Media Group with Grace Bondad Nicolas

All eyes will be set on May 18, 2023 at The Manila Hotel for The Manila Times premier recognition night for the leaders of this generation. 

The Manila Times is a national daily newspaper in the Philippines that delivers trusted, quality content in print and digital editions. For this year, the first recognition under The Manila Times will present leaders with global platform. 

Global Excellence Awards is the first prestigious international tribute to world-class companies, entrepreneurs, products and companies, as well as achievers in public service, entertainment, and other industries regardless of nationalities globally. 

The awardees are the best in their fields and applying the best practice in their industries. The company must have a multiple branches or platforms nationwide or global. The leaders are worthy of emulation for their success and as nation builders. 

Categories;

Man of the year 

Woman of the year 

Women of Substance 

Global Company of the Year 

Young CEO of the Year 

The Global Excellence Awards tribute is aimed at motivating entrepreneurs and companies to do more and to excel in their respective fields towards attaining world-excellence while highlighting the outstanding leaders and companies from different industries with worldwide presence. 

The Manila Times “Global Excellence Awards” is in partnership with Tag Media Group headed by its co founder and COO Engr. Grace Bondad Nicolas. A marketing Adviser to Billionaires and a serial entrepreneur, 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. The first woman president of American Association of the Philippines,  Vice President of Makati Tourism Foundation Inc, President of Los Banos Chamber of Commerce and Lieutenant Governor 2022-2023 of Kiwanis Philippine Luzon District with clubs in Metro Manila. Business Writer under The Manila Times. She publishes also Rising Tigers Magazine, the most distributed magazine in National Bookstores nationwide. 

The project is spearheaded also by The first women president and COO of The Manila Times, an award winning woman leader, launched multiple new activities for the Filipino viewers. 

Blanquita Blanca Calilung Mercado a magna cum laude  graduate from San Sebastián College with Bachelor of Science in Commerce major in Accounting before joining The Manila Times has a long stint at Business World where she rose from the ranks from Chief Accountant to Vice President then Chief Financial Officer. 

A certified public accountant, woman leader and award winning media personality. 

To Nominate

president@globalexcellenceawards.asia 

09778978877

Presentation of honorees 

May 18, 2023

The Manila Hotel

Atty. Arnel Mateo an Achiever Par Excellence Is Highlighted In Rising Tigers Magazine Anniversary Issue

One of the biggest events under Rising Tigers Magazine is the anniversary celebration. To them, it’s about quality over quantity. The formal event is by invite only and featured leaders for June issue was presented last March 30, 2023. 

One of the young awardees, Atty. Arnel Mateo (ARNEL) is a recognized data privacy and protection lawyer. He is currently the President & CEO of ADM & Partners Data Privacy and Consulting Inc. (ADM & Partners), one of Philippines’ leading data privacy firms and one of the institutional privacy trainers accredited by the National Privacy Commission. Established in 2017, ADM & Partners provides data privacy protection, compliance and legal services to several government offices and private business organizations.

 

As a young businessman, he believes that mentoring and inspiring employees are essential for the success of any enterprise. 

“It is important to choose the right people who are willing to learn, who are not afraid to take calculated risks, and who are willing to embrace the company’s core values.”

 

As a leader, he advocates for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. He believes that any organization or business for that matter will grow if it welcomes people from different backgrounds and perspectives. Everyone should be given equal opportunity to express their thoughts, share their talents, and lead a project. Everyone in a group should feel that their presence, ideas, and contributions are appreciated and valued.

 

If life, he believes that we measure happiness and success with how others become because of you. Prior to getting married, ARNEL was a professor of business and law in several universities and colleges. He takes pride that most of his students are now successful lawyers, entrepreneurs, and civic leaders.

 

He is a Rotarian, a member of the Rotary Foundation’s Arch Klumph Society, and an active member of Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry - Quezon City where he currently holds the position as its Executive Vice-President. 

 

A lawyer, litigator by profession, and a career service professional, ARNEL is also the Vice-President for Legal at SPD Jobs Inc. (SPD), a leading service contracting/staffing company in the Philippines which is already twenty-six (26) years in the industry.

Complete List of Rising Tigers and Nation Builders Awardees

1. Walther Buenavista: Shawarma Shack (Founder & CEO) 

2. David Ackerman: StratDev (Founder & CEO) 

3. Tristan Cabrera: Esports Pro Player 

4. Atty. Arnel Mateo: ADM & Partners Data Privacy and Consulting In (Founder & CEO) 

6. DTI Sec. Alfredo Pascual 

7. DILG Sec. Benhur Abalos 

8. Yu Ming Chin: Viventis Asia (Founder and CEO) 

9. Congressman Duke Frasco 

10. Nino Rovillos: Illos Party Trays (Founder & CEO) 

11. Ramon Garcia Jr: DFNN (Chairman) 

12. Michael Pacquiao: Musician

13. COMELEC George Erwin Mojica Garcia (Chairman)

Women of Substance 

2. Blanca Mercado: The Manila Times (President & COO) 

3. France Ambassador H. E. Michèle Boccoz 

4. Romania Ambassador H. E. Răduţa Dana Matache

5. Congresswoman Margarita Nograles

6. Jessica Bellen: Jessy & Co (Founder & CEO) 

7. Iona Gibbs: Mutya Ng Pilipinas 2022

8. DBM Sec. Amenah Pangandaman 

Other notable attendees includes Paolo Villar, Maritess Allen, Usec. Anna Mae Lamentillo, Usec. Margarita Gutierrez, Becky Garcia and the founders of Rising Tigers Magazine, Andrew and Grace Nicolas among others. 

The closing remarks came from the co owner of Rising Tigers Magazine, Brian Poe Llamanzares who just recently had a successful book launch in New York City. 

Rising Tigers Magazine, the most distributed magazine right now in National Bookstores nationwide about the rising tigers “Emerging leaders” and nation builders “Captains from different industries” in the Philippines and in Asia launched “Beyond Leadership- Anniversary Issue.” These are the men and women who are making a difference for this generation and making an impact in the society not just because of their success in the company or organization they are in but also in reaching out the indigents and marginalized.  It’s beyond leadership.

IIIo's Buffet in Adriatico a feast for Kiwanians

Illo's Group, a culinary institution renowned for its exceptional gastronomic offerings, has opened its fourth restaurant branch in the vibrant district of Adriatico. With its impressive roster of successful branches in Paranaque, Greenhills, and Makati, the restaurant chain's expansion is an emblem of its exponential growth since its humble beginnings in December 2019 as a ghost kitchen and party trays provider.

Kiwanis International, Philippine Luzon District, Division 3A hold its monthly council meeting last March and in awe plus super enjoyed the wide variety of dishes spreading at the main dining area. The location of Illo’s restaurant is at the 2nd level of Pearl Garden Hotel along Adriatico Street in Malate. 

Headed by Lieutenant Governor of Division 3A  Engr. Grace Bondad Nicolas discussed the following during the meeting;

•Asia Pacific Convention 

•US Convention this June 2023

•Upcoming Projects 

•Division Conference 

•Kiwanis International Dues   

•Kiwanis District Convention. 

 

While enjoying the sumptuous food at Illo’s, Past District Governor Joe Redoblado also discussed a resolution provided and suggested by Kiwanis Club of Pasay and in solidarity, approved also by the division. 

Governor Elect Glenda Veloria Hufano attended the council meeting also since she’s from Kiwanis Club of Pasay and for 4 times their President. The division welcomed guests that includes in charge in two organization; Food Rescue and Elemento Magic. 

The Kiwanis Team is thankful to the newest opening of Illo's Group's new branch in Adriatico is a testament to Chef N’s, it’s founder and CEO, dedication and passion for providing elevated dining experiences. Each of their restaurants boasts of a thoughtful design that elevates the ambiance, creating a welcoming and intimate atmosphere that makes diners feel at home. The food, too, is a remarkable blend of traditional Filipino flavors and international cuisine, resulting in a gastronomic adventure that leaves one feeling satisfied and contented.

Kiwanis members from different parts of the globe with the objective to improve the welfare of the indigent children and statistically provides more than 150,000 service projects annually globally. Glenda Veloria Hufano is the upcoming Governor this October 2023 that will lead  over 5000 members nationwide which comprises 27 divisions.

Kiwanis from Metro Manila Clubs goes to Laguna for a Service Project

San Pedro, officially the City of San Pedro (Lungsod ng San Pedro), is a 3rd class component city from the province of Laguna. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 326,001 people. 

Kiwanis International, Philippine Luzon District under the Division 3A headed by its leadership of Lieutenant Governor Engr. Grace Bondad Nicolas, yesterday, April 1, 2023 serviced more than 200 indigents to promote sustainability and to address malnutrition among the children and for the parents in attendance. 

Multiple clubs joined the activities like Kiwanis from Manila Bay, Makati, Pasay, Pasay Eagle, Malate West, Pasay North, BGC Mckinley while Reachin Beyond spearheaded the members headed by President Lito Marquez. 

Different organizations supported the “Lingap Sa Laguna from Kiwanis 3A” activities that includes the following; 

•Free Hair Cut  sponsored by Vice Governor  Atty Karen Agapay 

•Free Magic Show sponsored by Elemento  Group of Magic 

•Vermiculture Training from Bagong Sibol Cooperative 

The Kiwanis members continued the feeding program for the indigent children in the barangay with the assistance of KC San Pedro Maharlika. 

Kiwanis members from different parts of the globe with the objective to improve the welfare of the indigent children and statistically provides more than 150,000 service projects annually globally. Glenda Veloria Hufano is the upcoming Governor this October 2023 that will lead  over 5000 members nationwide which comprises 27 divisions.