Philippine Innovators and Leaders Shine on Day Two of ACES Awards 2026
- Written by: Telegraph Magazine
Dr Shanggari Balakrishnan, MORS Group CEO and ACES Awards President, addresses ACES Awards 2026, which celebrated Philippine honourees for advancing business excellence and positive impact.
Reflecting this year's theme, "Beyond Business," these honourees illustrated the many ways businesses contribute to progress—through connectivity, entrepreneurial vision, memorable experiences and leadership that inspires others.
"These Philippine winners remind us that progress takes many forms, but it begins with people willing to move ideas forward," said Dr Shanggari Balakrishnan, MORS Group CEO and ACES Awards President. "Their achievements celebrate the courage to innovate, the discipline to grow and the responsibility to create lasting value."
Eastern Communications earned Innovative Tech Companies of the Year and the Nation Builder Award, bringing technological advancement and national development into a shared story of purpose.
Lawrence Wang, President and Founder of Easy Brand, was recognised among Emerging Leaders in Asia, celebrating the entrepreneurial drive behind building a business and shaping its direction.
Via Appia Tagaytay Hotel received the Emerging Hotels in Asia recognition, highlighting hospitality's ability to create meaningful guest experiences and contribute to the identity of a destination.
m360 Inc. earned Innovative Tech Companies of the Year, while President and CEO Ramon Hirang was honoured among Outstanding Leaders in Asia. Together, the distinctions celebrated the connection between executive vision and technological enterprise.
Pinnacle Intelligence Corp. also received Innovative Tech Companies of the Year, reinforcing the Philippines' presence among Asia's technology innovators.
DigiPlus Interactive Corp. was recognised among Asia's Best Performing Companies, while CIBI Information Inc. earned Asia's Most Influential Companies, celebrating enterprise achievement across distinct sectors.
Michelle Buan-Quintana, CEO and President of Activations Advertising Inc., was honoured among Outstanding Leaders in Asia, completing a Philippine line-up whose recognition celebrated the people and ideas moving business forward.
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ACES Awards
The Asia Corporate Excellence & Sustainability (ACES) Awards is a regional platform recognising outstanding leaders, organisations and sustainability champions across Asia.
Organised by MORS Group, its 13th annual edition in 2026 received 1,238 nominations from 35 countries across 45 industries, celebrating responsible leadership, corporate excellence and lasting positive impact.
