From Filipinos who captivated the world with their feats and firsts, to public servants, business leaders and philanthropists who inspire in the time of COVID-19, PeopleAsia’s “People of the Year” awardees redefine what it means to be a luminary.
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In the magazine’s December 2021-January 2022 issue, PeopleAsia also boasts three flip covers in honor of the country’s first Nobel Peace Prize laureate, journalist Maria Ressa; game-changing Camarines Sur Gov. Migz Villafuerte, who flattened the COVID-19 curve early in his province; and Olympians Hidilyn Diaz, Nesthy Petecio and Eumir Marcial, who made history for the Philippines at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.
As editor-in-chief Joanne Rae Ramirez wrote, “This issue celebrates the optimism of the ‘Season of Hope,’ as seen in PeopleAsia’s annual ‘People of the Year’ roster of luminaries. The spark of the optimism this year was first ignited by Hidilyn Diaz, who won the Philippines’ first ever Olympic gold medal at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics held in July 2021, ending the Philippines’ Olympic gold medal drought of close to a hundred years.”
Aside from Diaz, Petecio and Marcial who bagged Olympic gold, silver and bronze, respectively, the magazine also lauded Ressa, who was recognized by the Nobel Peace Prize Committee for “for her efforts to safeguard freedom of expression, which is a precondition for democracy and lasting peace;” and actor John Arcilla, the first Filipino to win the Volpi Cup for Best Actor in the Venice International Film Festival.
Also being honored are Manila Mayor Isko Moreno, whose stellar performance as chief executive of the capital has given him a head start in the presidential race; Sen. Joel Villanueva, the ‘Tesdaman’ who is always on a mission to provide livelihood opportunities for his countrymen; and Deputy Speaker and Las Piñas Rep. Camille Villar, who also is an education and vaccination advocate.
Businessman and philanthropist Michael G. Tan, president and COO of the Lucio Tan Group of Companies, and Converge ICT Solutions founder and CEO Dennis Anthony Uy, are also being recognized for their deft handling of their respective businesses in the time of the pandemic.
Also on this year’s list are broadcast journalist, philanthropist, animal welfare advocate and entrepreneur Korina Sanchez-Roxas; and medical frontliner and infectious diseases specialist Dr. Regina Berba, who is at the fore of the country’s battle against COVID-19.
PeopleAsia’s special Humanitarian of the Year award, on the other hand, goes to twin blessings: Frontrow Cares’ RS Francisco and Sam Versoza, who have reportedly donated more than P 250 million in cash and in kind for the benefit of the underprivileged. Read more about these luminaries in PeopleAsia’s latest issue, out now in the magazine’s Lazada store.
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