Philippine Leaders and Enterprises Champion Excellence with Purpose
- Written by: Telegraph Magazine
Dr Shanggari Balakrishnan, MORS Group CEO and ACES Awards President, speaks at ACES Awards 2026, which recognised Philippine leaders and organisations for achievements in leadership, corporate excellence and sustainability.
"These honourees reflect the depth and diversity of Philippine excellence," said Dr Shanggari Balakrishnan, MORS Group CEO and ACES Awards President. "Their achievements remind us that enduring success grows from the way leaders support their people, serve communities and take responsibility for the future."
Lucien C. Dy Tioco, Executive Vice-President of Philstar Daily Inc., and Nicki Agcaoili, Vice President and Chief Country Executive of Carelon Global Solutions Philippines, were recognised among Asia's Most Inspiring Executives, celebrating leadership across media and healthcare services.
Nickel Asia Corporation Founder Manuel B. Zamora Jr. received the Industry Pioneer Award, while the company earned Industry Champions of the Year and the Green Initiative Award, connecting an industry-building legacy with environmental responsibility.
China Banking Corporation received Inspiring Workplaces in Asia and Industry Champions of the Year, bringing its people and business achievements into focus.
Globe Telecom earned Top Workplaces in Asia and Industry Champions of the Year, highlighting the relationship between a strong workforce and industry leadership.
Foundever Philippines Corporation received Asia's Best Workplace of the Year and the Nation Builder Award. Willy Lim, VP for HR and TA – APAC, Foundever, was also recognised among Asia's Most Inspiring Executives, placing people leadership at the centre of its recognition.
BDO Unibank was honoured among Top Community Centric Companies in Asia, underscoring the importance of community responsibility within financial services.
Megaworld Corporation earned the Community Initiative Award, Inspiring Workplaces in Asia and Industry Champions of the Year. Its three distinctions brought together community care, workplace culture and enterprise achievement reflecting the broader ambition shared by these Philippine honourees to carry excellence beyond business.
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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.
