JTI recognized as top employer in Philippines

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The Philippine Star

February 1, 2026 | 12:00am

MANILA, Philippines — JTI Philippines has been named No. 1 in the Philippines in the 2026 Top Employer rankings by the Top Employers Institute, the global authority on the assessment and certification of people practices.

“This is JTI Philippines’ fifth consecutive year to be part of the Top Employers list. Now that we are named No. 1 Top Employer, we have demonstrated that we continue to improve our work environment and that we truly champion our employees’ wellbeing and development,” said Ari Wisnubroto, people and culture director of JTI Philippines.

The company’s family leave policy is one of the most well-regarded examples of JTI Philippines’ progressive people practices. It provides new parents 20 weeks fully paid leave when welcoming a child – regardless of gender, sexual orientation, or the way they become parents.

“Aside from this, our flexible work setup, opportunities for learning and development, and focus on diversity, equality and inclusion reflect how we value the contributions of our greatest resource: our people,” Wisnubroto said.

“Our employees harness the culture and values of JTI as they contribute to our becoming the fastest growing tobacco company in the Philippines. A collaborative work environment, strong ethics and integrity standards, and a clear commitment to sustainability and social purpose further shape the employee experience,” he added.

It is JTI’s 12th consecutive year to be certified by the Top Employers Institute as Global Top Employer for commendable people policies and practices worldwide. Furthermore, JTI earned 2026 Top Employer certifications in 50 countries. JTI Philippines is one of 14 countries it operates in that has been named No. 1 Top Employer.

To qualify for Top Employer certification, companies undergo a rigorous audit of their human resources practices. This year, JTI Philippines achieved 100 percent ratings in almost every category it was assessed in, including business strategy, people strategy, work environment, onboarding, learning, purpose and values, ethics and integrity, to name a few.