The business organization announced the selection on Friday, October 16, recognizing the two executives for their leadership, management accomplishments and contributions to Philippine business and society. The recognition places Gokongwei and Salazar among a select group of business and government leaders honored by MAP over the award's six-decade history.
The chair of the Philippines’ oldest conglomerate called on business leaders to work together on issues that shape the country’s competitiveness, saying private enterprise and national progress remain deeply linked as the Philippines enters a more uncertain global environment.
JTI Philippines has named Alan Jackson as its new general manager, pulling from its global leadership bench to steer the company through a fiercely competitive and regulated market.
PhilWeb Corp. is bringing a new wave of digital casino games to the Philippines' top gambling resorts, targeting a fourth-quarter 2026 rollout for its exclusive partnership with global provider MegaWin.
SM Development Corp. (SMDC), the residential development arm of SM Prime Holdings, has reached a construction milestone for Joy Residences following its topping-off ceremony on Oct. 14, 2026.
The Philippines is strengthening its position as a regional logistics gateway as businesses seek faster international deliveries and more resilient supply chains amid shifting trade routes and growing demand for time-sensitive shipments.
Eastern Communications is strengthening employee capabilities as it expands beyond traditional telecommunications into a broader portfolio of digital services, positioning its workforce to support increasingly complex technology requirements among Philippine businesses.
The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) has flagged substandard mobile broadband performance in 29 test locations across Metro Manila, raising concerns over service quality despite generally satisfactory download speeds recorded by the country's three major telecommunications operators.
Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. (RCBC) is shifting its premium banking strategy from individual account holders to entire households, seeking to deepen customer relationships and capture a larger share of affluent Filipino families’ financial activities.