Philippines' Finest Business Leaders and Organizations were Conferred the Prestigious Asia Pacific Entrepreneurship Awards 2018

MANILA,Philippines,Dec. 28,2018 -- Enterprise Asia,the leading non-governmental organization for entrepreneurship in Asia,announced 20 winners of The Asia Pacific Entrepreneurship Awards (APEA) 2018 held at Manila Marriott Hotel,Philippines.

Group Photo of APEA Philippines 2018 Winners

With the theme of 'Promoting Inclusive Economic Development Through Sustainable Entrepreneurship',over 200 attendees were present at the by-invitation only event,comprising of industry leaders,leading entrepreneurs anddignitaries including Ms. Zenaida Cuison Maglaya,Undersecretary of Regional Operations Group (ROG) of Department of Trade and Industry; Ms. Rosemarie B. Ong,President of Philippine Retailers Association; Mr. David Chua,Vice President of Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry,Inc.; Ms. Yaninee Nachom,First Secretary of the Royal Thai Embassy; and Dato' William Ng,President of Enterprise Asia.

Mr. Ng,President of Enterprise Asia says,"As advocates of entrepreneurship,we believe that entrepreneurship does not only provide a compelling alternative to individuals to secure their livelihood,but also serve as an important catalyst to promote economic resilience. We want to leverage this program to recognize and honor the dedicated work done by these entrepreneurs who helped to spur economic development in Philippines."

"This year,Enterprise Asia is spearheading the Innovation Revolution,InnovationRev movement to create an innovation ecosystem for enterprises. Webrought together over 400 innovation experts and business leaders in Macau on 14th and 15th of December for the International Innovation Summit and Awards 2018. This is just the beginning of the InnovationRev movement in conjunction with the release of InnoMarkTM,the International Certification for Innovation. InnoMarkTM aims to define innovation,while providing the tool and platform for companies to showcase their innovations and rapidly commercializing them," shared Mr Ng.

Being the most prestigious awards for entrepreneurship in Asia Pacific,APEA recognizes Asia's outstanding entrepreneurs and enterprises for demonstrating sustainable growth,responsible leadership and operational excellence. This year,among the recipients of the APEA,Mr. Necisto U. Sytengco,Chairman of SBS Philippines Corporation won the Entrepreneur of The Year Award under Chemical Industry. "Winning the APEA award is an honor and further motivates me to pursue my other professional and personal goals. This is also an opportunity to encourage aspiring entrepreneurs,my team and the next generation that having enthusiasm,initiative,perseverance,team work,and continuous development will make all the difference in achieving your goals," shared Mr. Sytengco.

Mr. Oliver James N. Matias,President of Grundstein Construction & Development Corporation for Construction Industry emerged as the winner of the APEA under the Outstanding Category. According to Mr. Matias,"I am truly inspired,motivated and ignited by this award. It affirms that our team is on the right direction. We will continue to push ourselves to the boundaries until we reach our goal of becoming the best construction company that we can be."

"Receiving the APEA 2018 Award is yet another statement to the commitment and dedication of the men and women of United Auctioneers Inc.,but most especially to the tireless efforts and devotion of its chairman and founder,Mr. Dominic L. Sytin. His legacy will carry on within those whom he has taught to deliver,to lead,and to succeed," shared the representatives of United Auctioneers Inc. after receiving the Award under the Corporate Excellence Category.

Organized by Enterprise Asia since 2007,APEA is a regional awards program which aims to recognize Asia's outstanding entrepreneurs and enterprises for demonstrating sustainable growth,responsible leadership and operational excellence. The event also seeks to gather leading entrepreneurs to spur innovation,fair practices,and sustainable entrepreneurial practices across the Asia Pacific Region. The prestigious award ceremonies are currently held in over 14 countries and markets. This year,the committee had received 80 by-invitation only nominations in Philippines across 24 industry categories. Some of the winners include Travellers International Hotel Group Inc. for Hospitality,Food Service & Tourism Industry; LBC Express,Inc. for Transportation & Logistic Industry; and Zuellig Pharma Corporation for Healthcare,Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology Industry.

Mr. Ng further commented,"APEA is at the forefront in promoting the convergence of innovative entrepreneurship and professional leadership. The recipients of the APEA are not only outstanding entrepreneurs and enterprises,but also demonstrated outstanding business acumen that are both sustainable and exemplary. They all uphold the highest standards of entrepreneurship,which includes allegiance to the two founding pillars of Enterprise Asia,namely Investment in People and Responsible Entrepreneurship."

RECIPIENT LIST OF ASIA PACIFIC ENTREPRENEURSHIP AWARDS 2018 PHILIPPINES

Entrepreneur Of The Year

Necisto U. Sytengco,Chairman of SBS Philippines Corporation for Chemical Industry

Outstanding Category

Rienzi Ramirez,President & Country Manager of 24/7 Customer Philippines Inc. for Telecommunications & ICT Industry

Carmelo T. Casas,Founder & President of Casas+Architects Inc. for Professional & Business Services Industry

Dr Steve Mark Gan,President & CEO of Gan Advanced Osseointegration Center (GAOC) for Healthcare,Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology Industry

Oliver James N. Matias,President of Grundstein Construction & Development Corporation for Construction Industry

Dr Michael A. Machica,Founder & Chairman of Machica Group for Professional & Business Services Industry

Robert Blancaflor,President & Managing Director of Robert Blancaflor & Groups Inc. for Professional & Business Services Industry

Stephen James Reilly,COO of Travellers International Hotel Group Inc. for Hospitality,Food Service & Tourism Industry

Corporate Excellence Category

C&E Publishing,Inc. for Education & Training Industry

Damosa Land Inc. for Property Development Industry

G-FOXX International Inc. for Direct Selling Industry

Gan Advanced Osseointegration Center (GAOC) for Healthcare,Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology Industry

Karcher Inc. for Industrial & Commercial Products Industry

KMC Solutions for Professional & Business Services Industry

LBC Express,Inc. for Transportation & Logistic Industry

Medilink Network Inc. for Telecommunications & ICT Industry

Reyes Tacandong & Co. for Professional & Business Services Industry

United Auctioneers Inc. for Industrial & Commercial Products Industry

Viventis Search Asia for Professional & Business Services Industry

Zuellig Pharma Corporation for Healthcare,Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology Industry

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About Enterprise Asia

Enterprise Asia is a non-governmental organization in pursuit of creating an Asia that is rich in entrepreneurship as an engine towards sustainable and progressive economic and social development within a world of economic equality. Its two pillars of existence are investment in people and responsible entrepreneurship. Enterprise Asia works with governments,NGOs and other organizations to promote competitiveness and entrepreneurial development,in uplifting the economic status of people across Asia and in ensuring a legacy of hope,innovation and courage for the future generation.

About APEA

Launched in 2007 the Asia Pacific Entrepreneurship Awards are the region's most prestigious awards for outstanding entrepreneurship,continuous innovation and sustainable leadership. The Awards provide a platform for companies and governments to recognise entrepreneurial excellence,hence spurring greater innovation,fair business practices and growth in entrepreneurship. As a regional award,it groups together leading entrepreneurs as a powerful voice for entrepreneurship and serves as a by-invitation only networking powerhouse. The program has grown to encompass thirteen markets all over Asia.

For further information,visit www.apea.asia.

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