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THE prestigious Golden Icons organization proudly announces its official list of confirmed VIP Awardees for 2025, celebrating individuals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, humanitarian service and societal influence across various sectors.
This year’s awardees include prominent names in broadcasting, diplomacy, governance, business and law: Massimo Santoro, ambassador, European Union to the Philippines (Asia's Champion of Excellence in Diplomatic Service); Agus Widjojo, ambassador, Republic of Indonesia to the Philippines (Dynamic Leader in Asian Diplomacy); Kazuya Endo, ambassador, Japan to the Philippines (Asia’s Champion of Resiliency in Diplomatic Service); Răduţa Dana Matache, ambassador of Romania to the Philippines (Asia's Outstanding Leader in International Relations); Pinky Webb, Filipina broadcast journalist, news anchor and host for the Bilyonaryo News Channel (Asia's Leader of Influence in Informative Broadcasting); Jikyeong Kang, president and dean, MVP chairman in Marketing, Asian Institute of Management (Asia's Excellence in Academic Leadership and Innovation); Karen Olivia Jimeno, legal advocate and public servant (Asia's Influential Legal Voice in Media); Frederic Dybuncio, president of SM Investment Corp. (Asia's Remarkable Leadership in Financial Excellence); Katrina Anne Johnson, Binibining Pilipinas International 2025 (Asia’s Icon of Influence in Beauty and Advocacy); Edgard Cabangon, chairman, ALC Group of Companies (Asia’s Icon of Impact in Business Leadership); Kuh Ledesma, Filipino singer and actress (Asia's Outstanding Contributor for Philippine Music Culture); and Cardong Trumpo, Pilipinas Got Talent Season 7 Grand Winner (Asia’s Symbol of Resilience, Talent, and the Spirit of the Filipino Game).
Golden Icons is a distinguished organization committed to three core advocacies:
Community empowerment
In 2024, Golden Icons spearheaded multiple outreach programs to uplift vulnerable communities. Notable efforts include the donation of medical supplies to health care institutions such as the Philippine General Hospital, Pagamutan ng Dasmariñas and East Avenue Medical Center. Aid was also extended indigenous families in Oriental Mindoro, and typhoon-affected communities in Batangas.
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Business collaboration
Golden Icons continues to foster economic resilience through its business matching event, creating a powerful platform for strategic partnerships that support both enterprise development and humanitarian initiatives.
Recognition and honor
At the heart of Golden Icons is its commitment to celebrating excellence. The Asia’s Golden Icons Award acknowledges individuals and institutions whose actions create a lasting impact in the Philippines and beyond.
“On behalf of the Golden Icons Executive Board, we extend our heartfelt congratulations to this year’s honorees. Your dedication to service, leadership and nation-building inspires hope and action across all sectors” said Ronnel Ybañez, founder and chairman of Golden Icons.
The Asia’s Golden Icon Awards 2025 will take place in Okada, Manila, on June 27, 2025, where distinguished guests, diplomats, public servants and private sector leaders will come together to honor these outstanding achievers.
