The Asia Pacific Enterprise Awards (APEA) 2024 Philippines Chapter celebrated the achievements of remarkable Filipino business leaders and enterprises on Dec. 11 at Hilton Manila. Organized by regional NGO Enterprise Asia, the APEA is Asia’s largest and most prestigious award networking platform, spanning 16 markets annually.
This year, the APEA focused on “Celebrating Inclusive Entrepreneurship”, recognizing visionary business leaders and organizations whose initiatives and strategies have actively contributed to the realization of an inclusive entrepreneurship ecosystem in the Philippines.
A distinguished panel of judges meticulously evaluated over 150 nominees, assessing each entrepreneur and organization based on their coherence. This rigorous process determined the winners across four categories: Master Entrepreneur, Inspirational Brand, Fast Enterprise, and Corporate Excellence.
Since 2007, the Awards has been organized all over the region with past recipients comprising Taiwan’s Douglas Tong Hsu, Hong Kong’s Francis Lui and Lawrence Ho, TTC Vietnam’s Dang Van Thanh, Thailand’s Supaluck Ampuj, Cuckoo Malaysia’s Hoe Kian Choon, Indonesia’s Hary Tanoesoedibjo and Mochtar Riady, India’s Adi Godrej, and the Philippines’ Dennis Anthony Uy.
“As we recognize the outstanding achievements of our awardees, we celebrate their unwavering determination, resilience, and ingenuity. Their stories inspire us to envision a future where success is shared and opportunities are universal,” the Chairman of Enterprise Asia, Dr. Fong Chan Onn, announced in an uplifting welcome speech.
Manuel B. Villar, Jr., Chairman of Vista Land & Lifescapes, Inc., received the prestigious Entrepreneur Of The Year Award for his contribution in shaping a better livelihood for the Filipinos. Regarded as the ‘Father of the Philippine Real Estate Industry’, Villar’s companies have built more than 500,000 houses for middle-class Filipino families. Today, he continues to dedicate his life towards ensuring the life path he took from poverty to success may be experienced by all Filipinos.
Award winners under the Master Entrepreneur category include Gil G. Chua, Group Chairman & CEO of DDB Group Philippines and Enrico Dee, President & CEO of Foodee Global Food Concepts, who were honored for their outstanding leadership.
Century Pacific Food, Inc., Hilti Philippines, Inc., and Watsons Personal Care Stores (Phils.), Inc. were among the recipients of the Inspirational Brand award. Businesses recognized under the Fast Enterprise category include DigiPlus Interactive Corp. and I-Fern Corporation. Lastly, among the top companies taking home the Corporate Excellence award were GOAC Group Of Companies and Nimbyx.
PR Newswire was the Official News Release Distribution Partner for the Asia Pacific Enterprise Awards 2024 Philippines Chapter. Media partners included BusinessWorld, Dailywire.asia and SME Magazine.
AWARD RECIPIENT LIST OF THE ASIA PACIFIC ENTERPRISE AWARDS (APEA) 2024
PHILIPPINES CHAPTER
ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR CATEGORY
NAME
COMPANY
INDUSTRY
MANUEL B. VILLAR, JR.
CHAIRMAN
VISTA LAND & LIFESCAPES, INC.
PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT
MASTER ENTREPRENEUR CATEGORY
NAME
COMPANY
INDUSTRY
DR. VICTORIA G. BELO
FOUNDER, CEO, AND MEDICAL DIRECTOR
BELO MEDICAL GROUP
BEAUTY & PERSONAL CARE
ALEX A. MABAQUIAO, JR.
CEO
BLUERISE HOLDING ENT. CORP.
PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT
GIL G. CHUA
GROUP CHAIRMAN & CEO
DDB GROUP PHILIPPINES
PROFESSIONAL & BUSINESS SERVICES
ENRICO DEE
PRESIDENT & CEO
FOODEE GLOBAL FOOD CONCEPTS
FOOD & BEVERAGE
DR. STEVE MARK GAN
CHAIRMAN & CEO
GAOC GROUP OF COMPANIES
HEALTHCARE, PHARMACEUTICAL & BIOTECHNOLOGY
TOMMANNY TAN
PRESIDENT & CEO
I-FERN CORPORATION
DIRECT SELLING
PAOLO KALAW
FOUNDER & CEO
NIMBYX
HEALTHCARE, PHARMACEUTICAL & BIOTECHNOLOGY
ELMER M. LAPEÑA
EXECUTIVE MANAGING DIRECTOR
SAGA PH
PROFESSIONAL & BUSINESS SERVICES
SHELMAR KITCH LA VICTORIA
CEO & CO-FOUNDER
SMART HOME PHILIPPINES
CONSTRUCTION
FRANCO M. PEDREGOSA
PRESIDENT & CEO
THE FIGTREE PROPERTIES OPC
REAL ESTATE
DIANE ISABEL CHUA
MANAGING DIRECTOR
TRIBAL WORLDWIDE PHILIPPINES
PROFESSIONAL & BUSINESS SERVICES
RONNIE L. SIASOYCO
CHAIRMAN & CEO
TRION GROUP
ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONICS
TENGKU JADEEYAH ABANG
FOUNDER & CEO
TWIN RAMS MEDIA GROUP OPC
PROFESSIONAL & BUSINESS SERVICES
MATHIEU GUILLAUME
PRESIDENT & CEO
VIENOVO PHILIPPINES, INC.
AGRICULTURE
FAST ENTERPRISE CATEGORY
COMPANY
INDUSTRY
BENT AND BUZZ
PROFESSIONAL & BUSINESS SERVICES
BLUERISE HOLDING ENT. CORP.
PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT
DIGIPLUS INTERACTIVE CORP.
ENTERTAINMENT
I-FERN CORPORATION
DIRECT SELLING
NOVODENTAL
HEALTHCARE, PHARMACEUTICAL & BIOTECHNOLOGY
S5 FRANCHISE SYSTEM, INC.
INDUSTRIAL & COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS
SMART HOME PHILIPPINES
CONSTRUCTION
TRION TRADE, INC.
ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONICS
VIENOVO PHILIPPINES, INC.
AGRICULTURE
INSPIRATIONAL BRAND CATEGORY
COMPANY
INDUSTRY
BELO MEDICAL GROUP
BEAUTY & PERSONAL CARE
BLUERISE HOLDING ENT. CORP.
PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT
CENTURY PACIFIC FOOD, INC.
CONSUMER GOODS
HILTI PHILIPPINES, INC.
CONSTRUCTION
NIMBYX
HEALTHCARE, PHARMACEUTICAL & BIOTECHNOLOGY
RENT.PH
REAL ESTATE
RIPPLE8
PROFESSIONAL & BUSINESS SERVICES
WATSONS PERSONAL CARE STORES (PHILS.), INC.
RETAIL
CORPORATE EXCELLENCE CATEGORY
COMPANY
INDUSTRY
DDB PHILIPPINES
PROFESSIONAL & BUSINESS SERVICES
DIGIPLUS INTERACTIVE CORP.
ENTERTAINMENT
EXIST SOFTWARE LABS, INC.
TELECOMMUNICATIONS & ICT
GAOC GROUP OF COMPANIES
HEALTHCARE, PHARMACEUTICAL & BIOTECHNOLOGY
NIMBYX
HEALTHCARE, PHARMACEUTICAL & BIOTECHNOLOGY
SOUTHVILLE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL AND COLLEGES
EDUCATION & TRAINING
VISTA LAND & LIFESCAPES, INC.
PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT
VIVENTIS SEARCH ASIA, INC.
PROFESSIONAL & BUSINESS SERVICES
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