The Business Manual celebrates excellence in leadership

THE Business Manual, a rapidly emerging force in the entrepreneurial media landscape since its inception in 2022, proudly hosted its inaugural Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Awards at Shangri-la The Fort, Manila on Jan. 28, 2024.

This prestigious event celebrated the achievements of exceptional business leaders who had made a significant impact not just as heads in their respective industries, but also as moving forces behind the task of nation building in the Philippines.

In his opening speech, One Mega Group Inc. Chief Operating Officer Ramon Galicia put the focus on the achievements of the CEOs being honored.

Twenty visionary CEOs were recognized for exemplifying the essence of leadership. Some of the honorees were Ramon Ang, president and vice chairman of San Miguel Corp.; Vicki Belo, founder and CEO of Belo Medical Group; Cezar Consing, president and CEO of Ayala Corp.; Alice Eduardo, founder, president and CEO of Sta. Elena Construction; Lance Gokongwei, president and CEO of JG Summit Holdings Inc.; Edward Lee, founder and chairman of COL Financial Group Inc.; Jean Henri Lhuillier, president and CEO of PJ Lhuillier Group of Companies; Jeffrey Lim, president of SM Prime Holdings Inc.; and TG Limcaoco, president and CEO of Bank of the Philippine Islands.

The Business Manual CEO Awards was created to honor CEOs, who demonstrated outstanding performance in several key areas

These areas were: effective management and strategic governance, innovation and versatility, brand influence and recognition, personal image and credibility, and contribution to society.