HONORING EXCEPTIONAL LEADERS AND BUSINESSES
A highlight of the evening was the presentation of the Lifetime Contributor Awards. The Honorable Secretary Ralph Recto of the Department of Finance, a distinguished member of the Monetary Board received the Lifetime Contributor Award for 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 Minority Leader, and as a former Socioeconomic Planning Secretary of the National Economic Development Authority (NEDA), his work has made a lasting impact on national development.
The Lifetime Contributor Award for the Private Sector was presented to Ramon del Rosario, Jr., Chairman and CEO of PHINMA Corporation. He is also Chairman of Philippine Business for Education (PBEd) and Vice Chairman of Caritas Manila and PHINMA Foundation. His past roles as Chairman of the Makati Business Club and the Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation highlight his dedication to business growth, corporate excellence, and education.
This year, 188 individuals and organizations were named Circle of Excellence awardees across various categories, representing the best and brightest of the Philippine business community, showcasing diverse leadership across sectors. The winners are as follows:
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