The grandeur of the Newport Performing Arts Theater was the perfect stage for the 3rd Philippine Finest Business Awards & Outstanding Achievers 2025, held on September 30, 2025.
The prestigious event, organized by La Visual Corporation and SIRBISU Channel together with Ambet Rivera Nabus (Chairman and Selection Committee), honored a distinguished roster of exceptional individuals, leaders, public servants, entrepreneurs, artists, and organizations, that have made remarkable contributions in their respective fields.
This year’s ceremony brought together icons from entertainment, media, public service, business, sports, fashion, medicine, and beyond.
This year’s awardees include Aga Muhlach, Tirso Cruz III, Roderick Paulate, Rhian Ramos, Luis Manzano, and Enchong Dee for the Entertainment Media ICON Award; Gov. Vilma Santos-Recto, Mayor Junjun Ynares, Mayor Vergel Meneses, Councilor Aiko Melendez, Councilor Alfred Vargas, Councilor Angelu de Leon, Sen. Bong Revilla, Sen. Lito Lapid, Col. Jun Dimayuga, and Atty. Caroline Cruz for the Public Service ICON Award; and Bernadette Sembrano, Boy Abunda, Toni Gonzaga, MJ Marfori, and Jervi Wrightson for the Multi-Media ICON Award.
The Medical and Health ICON Award was presented to Dr. Pong Magtibay, Dr. Jerome Laceda, Chaye Cabal-Revilla, and Anna Andrea Magkawas; the Fashion, Beauty, and Fitness ICON Award to Jojo Bragais, Wynwyn Marquez, and Michelle Dee; and the Sports ICON Award to PBA Commissioner Willie Marcial, PVL Commissioner Ricky Palou, Mozzy Ravena, and MPBL Commissioner Kenneth Duremdes.
Special recognitions also went to distinguished achievers across diverse fields such as broadcasting, journalism, photography, entrepreneurship, music, education, and public service. Edwin Lisa as the Outstanding Skin Care Clinic Business Owner. Janice Delima (Golden Achiever) as the Most Outstanding Entrepreneur. Lae Manego (Lifetime Achievement Award) as the Most Outstanding World Class Pop Rock Singer. Salvacion Paparon (Lifetime Achievement Award) as the Outstanding Business Owner in the Philippines. Marc Logan (Golden Achiever) as the Outstanding Broadcast Journalist in the Philippines. Jamin Lim (Golden Achiever) as the Outstanding Professional Photographer in the Philippines. Bon Jheo Exconde (Golden Achiever) as the Best Photographer in the Philippines. Jigo Postolero as the Outstanding Online Radio Host in the Philippines. Jeffrey Dy (Golden Achiever) as the Philippine Finest Business Leader in Beauty Industry and Marketing. Alfonso “fifi” Delos Santos as the Outstanding TV Host in the Philippines. Audrey Gorriceta (Golden Achiever) as the Remarkable Host/Anchor in the Philippines. Wej Cudiamat (Golden Achiever) as the Best Male News Anchor in the Philippines. Annabelle Surara (Lifetime Achievement Award) as the Best Female Program Host/Anchor in the Philippines. Earlo Bringas (Golden Achiever) as the Best Host/Reporter in the Philippines. Gilbert De Los Santos as the Best Online Radio DJ in the Philippines. Rogelio Constantino Medina (Lifetime Achievement Award) as the Best Freelance Journalist. Shirley B. Belangel CPA, MBA (Lifetime Achievement Award) as the Best Female Accountant in the Philippines. Judge Tarcelo A. Sabarre Jr. (Lifetime Achievement Award) as the Outstanding Presiding Judge of the year. Joey S. Guillen (Golden Achiever) as the Most Outstanding in Business Leadership in the Philippines. Mark Javier as the Most Remarkable Business Leader in the Philippines. Mart Krystelle Galano as the Most Influential Woman in Decentralized-Centered Marketing Innovation. Hon. Saleha Pangarungan Sacar as the Excellence in Public Service. Janice M. Dela Cruz as the Most Notable Distributor of Traditional Filipino Attire. Atty. Persida V. Rueda Acosta (Lifetime Achievement Award) as the Most Outstanding Female Public Servant. Marion (Marious) Alston Impil as the Most Outstanding Entrepreneur. Dr. Jeanet Estonilo-Parreno, CGPA, CRFA, CPM, CHRA as Excellence in Educational Leadership. Alexey Rola Cajilig as the Most Outstanding Sales and Leadership Speaker. & Arky Manning as the Outstanding Filipino Achiever in Barangay Leadership.
Corporate and organizational awardees were also recognized, including JP Catering Services (Lifetime Achievement Award), Lucky GHL Advertising (Golden Awardee), JFBV (Golden Awardee), Vicente-Isabel Multispecialty Clinic & Diagnostic Center Inc., Rank Fortress White Label SEO Agency, White Jade Glutathione Film Strip, Eyeleen Hair and Make Up by: Aileen Sebua (Lifetime Achievement Award), Top 5 Mga Kwentong Marc Logan, Renaissance Credit Collection and Recovery Solutions Corporation (formerly SMRD Credit Collection Services), TGIF Pharmaceutical Trading, Inc., Biosafe Pest Control Services Inc., Rise and Shine Pilipinas (Golden Awardee), Sheanne Roll Up Construction Services (Lifetime Achievement Award), Edwin Lisa Brows and Aesthetics, Alegre de Pilipinas (Golden Awardee), Jam Lim Enterprises (Golden Awardee), Bhylinns Modern Fashion (Lifetime Achievement Award), Gown and Events Management by Touting (Lifetime Achievement Award), Saludable Barley, Aeternitas Chapels and Columbarium, Kilay King International Academy, Venice Handicrafts Corporation, UpChi Corporation, Chef’s BOWL & RICE, Breton Containers & RTU Himig Rizalia.
This year’s event was made possible through the generous support of its sponsors: JP Catering Services as Major Sponsor; Lucky GHL Advertising, JFBV, Vicente-Isabel Multispecialty Clinic & Diagnostic Center Inc., TGIF Pharmaceutical Trading, Inc., Biosafe Pest Control Services Inc., Saludable Barley, Aeternitas Chapels and Columbarium, Janice M. Dela Cruz, and UpChi Corporation as Primary Sponsors; and Kilay King International Academy and Breton Containers as Minor Sponsors.
The 3rd Philippine Finest Business Awards & Outstanding Achievers 2025, organized by La Visual Corporation and SIRBISU Channel together with Ambet Rivera Nabus (Chairman and Selection Committee), once again underscored its mission of honoring excellence, inspiring innovation, and celebrating the relentless Filipino spirit. By recognizing leaders, innovators, and changemakers, the awards night served not only as a celebration, but also as an inspiration — highlighting the resilience, creativity, and vision of Filipinos who continue to make a difference in the nation and beyond.
