MANILA, Philippines, Dec. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Asia Pacific Enterprise Awards (APEA) 2024 Philippines Chapter celebrated the achievements of remarkable Filipino business leaders and enterprises on December 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.

Top Businesses and Leaders in the Philippines Honored at the Asia Pacific Enterprise Awards (APEA) 2024
Top Businesses and Leaders in the Philippines Honored at the Asia Pacific Enterprise Awards (APEA) 2024

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, ANDMEDICAL 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 PROPERTIESOPC 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 GROUPOPC 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

About Enterprise Asia

Enterprise Asia is a non-governmental organization in pursuit of creating an Asia that is rich in entrepreneurship as an engine towards sustainable and progressive economic and social development within a world of economic equality. Its two pillars of existence are an investment in people and responsible entrepreneurship. Enterprise Asia works with governments, NGOs, and other organizations to promote competitiveness and entrepreneurial development, uplift the economic status of people across Asia, and ensure a legacy of hope, innovation, and courage for future generations. Please visit www.enterpriseasia.org for more information.

About Asia Pacific Enterprise Awards

Launched in 2007, the Asia Pacific Enterprise Awards is the region's most prestigious award for outstanding entrepreneurship, continuous innovation, and sustainable leadership. The Award provides a platform for companies and governments to recognize entrepreneurial excellence, hence spurring greater innovation, fair business practices, and growth in entrepreneurship. As a regional award, it groups together leading entrepreneurs as a powerful voice for entrepreneurship and serves as a by-invitation-only networking powerhouse. The program has grown to encompass 16 countries/ regions and markets all over Asia. For further information, please visit www.apea.asia.