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for his lifelong commitment to environmental stewardship, social inclusion, good governance and resilience (ESG+R), establishing SM Prime as a benchmark

for sustainable and resilient urban development;

 

for championing people-centered leadership and diversity by fostering a corporate culture that promotes employee welfare, professional development and work-life balance, while building an organization that exemplifies the UN Global Compact Women’s Empowerment Principles;

 

for spearheading innovative and sustainable retail development

which continuously provides growth opportunities

for MSMEs, local government units, and the communities where SM malls operate;

 

for helping shape global and local guidance on integrating disaster risk reduction

into core business strategies by representing the Philippines in the

UN International Strategy for Disaster Reduction, and by founding ARISE Philippines;

 

for raising the Philippine flag with pride in other countries like China, and proving that Filipino companies can compete successfully with global big brands;

 

for broadening access to quality education and athletic excellence by nurturing

the National University (NU) and supporting other broad-based initiatives that shape future generations;

 

for personally supporting vulnerable children through Child Haus

which provides critical healthcare and hope to indigent children with cancer; and

 

for his personal contributions to shaping national values and inspiring others

through his unwavering integrity, exceptional managerial competence and visionary leadership.