Robinsons Land Honors Philippine Business Trailblazers at Asia CEO Awards 2024

Robinsons Land Corporation (RLC), one of the country’s leading real estate developers, recently held a forum on the 15th.^th Asia CEO Awards as Title Sponsor, highlighting its commitment to business excellence and the growth of the Philippine economy. Held on October 8, 2024, at the Marriott Grand Ballroom, the event celebrated outstanding companies and leaders driving the nation’s progress.

Special Respect Leaders and Businesses

The highlight of the evening was the presentation of the Lifetime Contributor Awards. The Honorable Secretary Ralph Recto of the Department of Finance, an honorary member of the Board of Finance received the Lifetime Achievement Award in the Public Sector. With a political career that includes serving multiple terms in the Senate, where he held roles such as Senate President and Senate Minerals Leader, as well as Secretary for Economic Planning of the National Economic Development Agency (NEDA), his work has had a lasting impact. in the development of the country.

The Lifetime Contributor Award for the Private Sector was presented to Ramon del Rosario, Jr., Chairman and CEO of PHINMA Corporation. He is also the Chairman of Philippine Business for Education (PBEd) and Vice Chairman of Caritas Manila and PHINMA Foundation. His previous roles as Chairman of the Makati Business Club and the Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation highlight his commitment to business growth, business excellence, and education.

This year, 188 individuals and organizations were named Circle of Excellence awardees in various fields, representing the best and brightest in the Philippine business community, demonstrating diverse leadership in all fields. The winners are the following:

• Service Excellence Company of the Year – VXI Global Holdings BV Philippines

• Governance Organization of the Year – Polytechnic University of the Philippines

• Young Leader of the Year – Leonard G. Jabolin of Casapa Livestock Raisers Association, Inc.

• IT-BPM TechBlazer of the Year – Macario Solis Fojas of Seven Seven Global Service, Inc.

• Entrepreneur of the Year – Chino San Diego of What’s Your Flan International

• CSR Company of the Year – SM Foundation

• Healthcare Company of the Year – Ubisoft Philippines

• SME Company of the Year – Angkat PH

• Diversity Company of the Year – Shopee Philippines, Inc.

• Technology Company of the Year – Citicore Renewable Energy Corporation

• New Company of the Year – Pili AdheSeal, Inc.

• Sustainability Company of the Year – Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI)

• Female Leader of the Year – Cherrie Atilano of AGREA Agricultural System International, Inc.

• CEO of the Year – Sanjeev Kumar Gupta of IBM Solutions Delivery, Inc.

• Company of the Year – Concentrix Philippines

• Employer of the Year – Gcash

RLC brought a lighter moment to the evening by presenting the Style Leadership Award to Chito Bauzon, Vice President of Marketing and Stakeholder Management at Maybank Philippines, and Michelle Cordero-Garcia, Chief Human Resources Officer at Sun Life Philippines. The award celebrated their combination of leadership presence and exceptional style for the evening. As a token of appreciation, they were awarded hotel stays at the 5-star Fili Hotel at NUSTAR Resort Cebu and Holiday Inn Manila Galleria, adding a touch of luxury to their recognition.

Shared Values ​​and Representation on World Growth

Robinsons Land’s support of the Asia CEO Awards demonstrates its commitment to sustainable development, economic progress, and the spirit of cooperation. For Robinsons Hotels & Resorts, the event was a meaningful way to support key industries in the development of tourism and hospitality, which contribute to the growth of the country.

Robinsons offices found that these awards are in line with its mission to provide workplaces that empower businesses to grow and drive the country’s economic engine. The presence of RLX Logistix and Industrials, Inc. demonstrated the importance of seamless infrastructure in creating an efficient business environment, a key factor in the country’s economy.

Robinsons Destination Estates highlighted the event’s focus on building integrated communities that support business, leisure, and lifestyle underscoring RLC’s commitment to fostering long-term, sustainable growth for communities across the Philippines.

Robinsons Malls, through its extensive retail development, supports businesses of all sizes by providing strategic retail locations that drive the growth of local and international brands. This reinforces RLC’s commitment to creating environments where businesses can thrive and contribute to the country’s economic strength.

“It was an honor to honor these special people and organizations that help shape the business of our country. Through partnerships like this, Robinsons Land is committed to supporting innovation, progress, and community building throughout the industry. ” said Chad B. Sotelo, RLC’s Chief Marketing Officer, during his Welcome Remarks.

RLC Chairman, President and CEO, Lance Y. Gokongwei, speaking to over 1,000 guests, including industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals, shared, “Let’s work together—whether through collaboration, education, or collaboration. When we work together, we not only raise our businesses but our entire country. My message to you is simple: stay focused on your work, be open to learning, and always remember the main purpose of what you are doing. Together, we can build a better and stronger Philippines.”

15^th The Asia CEO Awards presented by Robinsons Land reaffirmed RLC’s commitment to developing a business ecosystem where economic growth and social development go hand in hand. The company’s diverse portfolio serves as a platform to support the country’s vision of being a global business hub, while also prioritizing shared values ​​and social impact.

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