The Business Manual has successfully concluded its second CEO Awards. The event, with the theme “Honoring Industry Disruptors, was held on January 27 in the Bonifacio Hall of Shangri-La The Fort. 

In order to determine the awardees, The Business Manual gathered a pool of nominations that included business leaders from both startups and industry giants. Each nomination was then carefully assessed in order to determine if the nominee exhibits the following qualifications in order to be considered for the award:

Innovation, Adaptability, and Disruptive Leadership (40%) 

• Measures the CEO’s ability to drive innovation, adapt to market changes, and lead the company like industry disruptors who challenge norms and leave a lasting impact.

Effective Management and Strategic Governance (30%)

• Assesses the candidate’s business achievements. This includes how the CEO steers the company toward revenue growth and how he or she  scales the business (both locally and internationally).

Brand Influence and Recognition in their Industry (15%) 

• Considers how the CEO has built the credibility and reputation of the company. It gauges how known and recognizable the company is and whether it has attained brand awareness within a wide range of audiences.

Personal Image and Credibility (10%)

• Evaluates the CEO’s reputation and how well he or she is perceived by business partners, employees, stakeholders, and consumers. This also includes how he or she applies ethics as a leader, as well as how his or her image contributes to both brand and company representation. 

Contribution to Society (5%) 

• Determines how a CEO has effectively led his or her company and its overall contribution—not just to its respective industry, but to society as a whole. This includes how he or she has implemented corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs or social causes, attained local and/or international recognition, partnered with government initiatives, or exerted efforts for the country.

CEO Awards 2025 Awardees

This year, The Business Manual CEO Awards has recognized the outstanding contributions of 21 business leaders in reshaping business landscapes, pushing boundaries, challenging the norm, and setting new standards of success.

1. Eugene S. Acevedo, President and CEO of RCBC
2. Betty Ang, Director and President of Monde Nissin
3. Ben Chan, Founder and CEO of BENCH, Suyen Corporation
4. Antonio L. Co, President and CEO of Carrascal Nickel Corporation
5. Herbert Consunji, Executive Vice President and Chief Finance Officer of DMCI Holdings
6. Ana Lorenzana de Ocampo, President and CEO of Wildflour Hospitality Group 
7. Vicente del Rosario, Jr., Chairman and CEO of Viva Communications Inc.
8. Dr. Steve Mark Gan, Chairman and CEO of GAOC Group of Companies
9. Mark “Jappy” Gonzalez, Founder and Managing Director of H&F Retail Concepts
10. Clinton Campos Hess, Chairman and CEO of Unilab Group 
11. Irwin C. Lee, President and CEO of Universal Robina Corporation
12. William Tiu Lim, Chairman and Founder of Mega Prime Foods, Inc. 
13. Jonathan Ng, Vice Chairman and CEO of Republic Biscuit Corporation
14. Rosemarie Rafael, Chairman and CEO of Airspeed
15. Martha Sazon, President and CEO of GCash (Mynt – Globe Fintech Innovations, Inc.)
16. Kevin Andrew Tan, CEO of Alliance Global Inc.
17. Dr. Aivee Aguilar-Teo, Founder and President of The Aivee Group
18. Dennis Anthony H. Uy, Co-founder and CEO of Converge ICT Solutions Inc.
19. Justin Sy Uy, Founder and CEO of Profood International Corporation
20. Delfin Angelo “Buds” Wenceslao, President & CEO of D.M. Wenceslao and Associates, Inc.
21. Benjamin O. Yao, Chairman and CEO of SteelAsia Manufacturing Corporation

Enterprise Catalyst Award 

The CEO Awards 2025 likewise honored business organizations that have demonstrated exceptional commitment in supporting and empowering Filipino entrepreneurs with its Enterprise Catalyst Award. 

This year, three outstanding business organizations have been recognized for their contribution to the growth of Philippine enterprises through fostering innovation, creating opportunities, and enabling the growth of small and medium enterprises. 

The awardees are as follows:

1. Go Negosyo
2. Philippine Franchising Association
3. Philippine Retailers Association

The CEO Awards 2025 is proudly co-presented by Royal Salute and Martell Cognac, with the Business Catalyst Award co-presented by VCDC. This prestigious event has also been made possible through the partnership of Baken.

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Parañaque City, Philippines –  Far from the traditional enclosed office spaces of the past, D.M. Wenceslao’s latest mixed-use development, Parqal, introduces a vibrant work ecosystem designed to enhance productivity, foster community, and promote a healthy work-life balance within Aseana City’s workforce. At the core of Parqal’s philosophy is the concept of “third spaces”, coined by sociologist Ray Oldenberg in his book The Great Good Place (1989). Third spaces refer to locations for social interaction and public relaxation separate from home and office. While often subtle, third spaces have organically existed for centuries. Today, visionaries like D.M. Wenceslao prioritize creating spaces that go beyond mere functionality and provide resources and opportunities for people to connect.

One of the concepts of third spaces is the integration of indoor and outdoor areas where people can gather and make connections. Photos by Pollen Pixels captured during the RUN ASEANA community run at Parqal.

Parqal, dubbed as Aseana City’s main street, boasts a network of office spaces seamlessly integrated with retail and commercial services, along with amenities that support the community. The development comprises of nine four-story buildings with retail and commercial spaces occupying the first and second floors, and offices located on the third and fourth floors. From expansive outdoor spaces such as the courtyard and amphitheater to sports complexes, Parqal fosters a holistic approach to the well-being of office workers. Central to Parqal’s design is its focus on walkability and pedestrian mobility. To better serve the community, a “floating canopy” was built offering shade and protection from Manila’s unpredictable weather. Planning third spaces also involves evaluating how people can move within the area while being shielded from harsh weather conditions and noise pollution – challenges that Parqal has creatively addressed. The canopy serves as the flagship spine of Aseana City’s sidewalk master plan, covering about 5,000 sqm of the development’s linear greenway spine.

“With the increasing demand for office spaces in the Metro, Parqal aims to offer not just a place to work, but a chance to feel home away from home, said Buds Wenceslao, CEO of DMWAI. “Parqal is radically changing the work experience of the Philippine office population by providing them easy access to world-class public spaces and amenities that promote relaxation and social connections. At the end of the day, it’s really about building a happy community.”

Since opening its doors in September 2023, Parqal has quickly become a vibrant hub for a variety of exciting events. From hosting the Big Bad Wolf Booksale, Toycon Launch, Nikon Day 2024 to the upcoming Aurora MLBB event, this development promises much more in store. Parqal also proudly hosts the weekly community run of Aseana City, known as Run Aseana, in partnership with R.O.X (Recreational Outdoor Exchange) and Run With Pat.

Parqal not only redefines the workplace with its best-in-class public spaces and facilities but also serves as a benchmark of how collaborative and forward-thinking work environments should be.

Follow Parqal’s social media accounts to learn more about the development’s latest news and events.

Paranaque City, Philippines, September 30, 2023 – D.M. Wenceslao & Associates, Inc. (DMWAI) is set to open its flagship project in Aseana City – the over 70,000sqm GLA Parqal, opens on  September 30, 2023. The opening of Parqal will bring DMWAI’s total building leasing space to 232,499sqms, 43% higher than its 162,351sqms leasing space in December 2022.

‘Parqal’, a wordplay from ‘park’ and ‘kalye’, aptly embodies Aseana City’s tenets of livability, walkability, and sustainability. 60% of its total area is dedicated to lush green landscapes and recreational facilities. At the center of Parqal lies a climate-protected linear park brimming with greenery.  Parqal-goers will find respite from Metro Manila’s ever-changing weather as they explore a vibrant urban oasis while sheltered under a sweeping canopy.

Nestled in the heart of Aseana City, Parqal sits on five hectares of land stretching from Diokno Avenue to Macapagal Boulevard.   Parqal blurs the line between public and private space by integrating public amenities into the commercial development.

Parqal is a collection of nine independent four-storey buildings. Its architectural expression has a modernized approach to the “Bahay-na-Bato” – the Philippines’ vernacular architecture derived from Hispanic and Chinese influences. The lower floors are designed to host retail and F&B shops whereas the upper floors will be home to offices.

Parqal is poised to be among the top tourist hubs in the metro, boasting its impressive architectural design, first-rate retail and commercial outlets, and expansive green spaces. Parqal caters to the diverse needs of motorists, commuters, and eco-conscious travelers alike. It offers ample parking capacity of over 1,200 slots, complemented by secure bicycle racks and modern shower facilities. Parqal also has a dedicated station in the Aseana City Loop which facilitates convenient public transport to and from dense commuter hubs Paranaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX) and Mall of Asia (MOA) through Aseana City. In the future, Parqal will be connected to an elevated walkway network which will connect major thoroughfares and establishments in the estate, including the upcoming Aseana City-Redemptorist LRT Station.

Testament to DMWAI’s commitment to sustainability, Parqal was designed and constructed to meet the rigorous certification requirements of the Philippine Green Building Council’s Building for Ecologically Responsive Design Excellence (BERDE) which has stringent criteria on energy consumption, GHG emissions, water consumption, and waste generation, among others.

“Parqal is the centerpiece of Aseana; it is a confluence of nature, work, and leisure. Parqal truly highlights our adherence to tenets of livability, walkability, and sustainability,” said Mr. Delfin Angelo ‘Buds’ Wenceslao, Chief Executive Officer. “Parqal was thoughtfully designed to host vast green and open spaces, generous recreational facilities, and first-rate commercial outlets which allow office workers, Aseana residents, and everyday tourists a place to commune, reconnect, and unwind,” Mr. Wenceslao highlighted.

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“We invite you to experience Parqal for yourself and discover an urban oasis in the heart of Aseana City! It will be our joy to welcome each and every one of you here,” said Mr. Wenceslao.

The board of directors of D.M. Wenceslao & Associates Inc. in a regular meeting on March 15, 2023 declared cash dividends amounting to P0.07 per share, or a total of P254.6 million, representing an increase of 23 percent from a year ago.

DMW said it would pay the cash dividends on April 5, 2023 to all stockholders on record as of March 30, 2023.

This is the company’s fifth consecutive annual cash dividend and its highest since it publicly listed in June 2018. DMW said its continuously growing earnings and robust financial standing enabled it to sustain cash dividend growth while simultaneously being in a hyper-growth stage.

“Since our IPO, we have notched a long list of milestones including, among others, the completion of 8912 Asean Ave, our largest office development yet; our successful diversification to Makati City with 58 Jupiter; the successful turnover of our fully sold Pixel Residences, the signing of major land-lease locators, and the substantial progress in the construction of our flagship commercial development Parqal and our second residential project MidPark Towers,” said DMW chief executive Delfin Angelo Wenceslao.

“While executing on all these expansion initiatives, we simultaneously distributed consistent and growing annual cash dividends. This is a testament to the strength of our financial position, and it demonstrates our steadfast commitment to improving shareholder value,” he said.

Source: https://manilastandard.net/business/corporate/314315241/dmw-declares-highest-cash-dividend-since-ipo.html