ACES Awards 2026 opens celebrating Philippine corporate leadership
Corporate leaders and organisations from the Philippines received top honours on the opening day of the ACES Awards 2026 in Kuala Lumpur for sustainable business practices
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia - On the opening day of the ACES Awards 2026, Philippine honorees shared stories of people, purpose, and potential, illustrating how responsible leadership can build stronger businesses and communities. The Asia-based honorees celebrated excellence together during Day 1 of the event. With the theme "Beyond Business," their accomplishments emphasized the human impact of greatness, from crafting inspiring work environments to advancing healthcare and environmental stewardship.
Dr. Shanggari Balakrishnan, CEO of MORS Group and President of the ACES Awards, remarked that these Philippine honorees embody the strength of placing people at the core of progress. Their accolades recognize leadership that generates opportunities, earns trust, and assumes responsibility beyond business boundaries. Among the awardees, First Oceanic Property Management, Inc. was honored as one of Asia's Leading SMEs, recognizing the importance of dependable service and meaningful growth for service enterprises.
Asticom Holding Co. Inc. was awarded for Inspiring Workplaces in Asia, while Mharicar Castillo-Reyes, President and CEO, received the Outstanding Leader in Asia distinction. Century Pacific Food, Inc. was recognized for both the Green Innovation Award and the Community Initiative Award, merging environmental innovation with community care as a unified narrative of corporate responsibility.
The Philippine Heart Center received the Premier Healthcare Provider in Asia distinction, highlighting the significance of specialized healthcare and the individuals dedicated to it. Viventis Search Asia was acknowledged among Asia's Leading SMEs, underscoring the role of talent in business success and the opportunities that arise when people and organizations grow together.
Development Bank of the Philippines was named a Top Community-Centric Company in Asia, reinforcing the value of community engagement in development efforts. Finally, ACCIONA was awarded the Green Initiative Award, completing the Philippine lineup by emphasizing the belief that business success carries greater significance when it contributes to a better future. The announcement is the responsibility of the issuing organization.
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