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Top Businesses and Leaders in the Philippines Honored at the Asia Pacific Enterprise Awards (APEA) 2024

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MANILA, Philippines, Dec. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The Asia Pacific Enterprise Awards (APEA) 2024 Philippines Chapter celebrated the achievements of remarkable Filipino business leaders and enterprises on December 11 at Hilton Manila. Organized by regional NGO Enterprise Asia, the APEA is Asia’s largest and most prestigious award networking platform, spanning 16 markets annually.

This year, the APEA focused on “Celebrating Inclusive Entrepreneurship”, recognizing visionary business leaders and organizations whose initiatives and strategies have actively contributed to the realization of an inclusive entrepreneurship ecosystem in the Philippines.

A distinguished panel of judges meticulously evaluated over 150 nominees, assessing each entrepreneur and organization based on their coherence. This rigorous process determined the winners across four categories: Master Entrepreneur, Inspirational Brand, Fast Enterprise, and Corporate Excellence.

Since 2007, the Awards has been organized all over the region with past recipients comprising Taiwan’s Douglas Tong Hsu, Hong Kong’s Francis Lui and Lawrence Ho, TTC Vietnam’s Dang Van Thanh, Thailand’s Supaluck Ampuj, Cuckoo Malaysia’s Hoe Kian Choon, Indonesia’s Hary Tanoesoedibjo and Mochtar Riady, India’s Adi Godrej, and the Philippines’ Dennis Anthony Uy.

“As we recognize the outstanding achievements of our awardees, we celebrate their unwavering determination, resilience, and ingenuity. Their stories inspire us to envision a future where success is shared and opportunities are universal,” the Chairman of Enterprise Asia, Dr. Fong Chan Onn, announced in an uplifting welcome speech.

Manuel B. Villar, Jr., Chairman of Vista Land & Lifescapes, Inc., received the prestigious Entrepreneur Of The Year Award for his contribution in shaping a better livelihood for the Filipinos. Regarded as the ‘Father of the Philippine Real Estate Industry’, Villar’s companies have built more than 500,000 houses for middle-class Filipino families. Today, he continues to dedicate his life towards ensuring the life path he took from poverty to success may be experienced by all Filipinos.

Award winners under the Master Entrepreneur category include Gil G. Chua, Group Chairman & CEO of DDB Group Philippines and Enrico Dee, President & CEO of Foodee Global Food Concepts, who were honored for their outstanding leadership.

Century Pacific Food, Inc., Hilti Philippines Inc., and Watsons Personal Care Stores (Phils.), Inc. were among the recipients of the Inspirational Brand award. Businesses recognized under the Fast Enterprise category include DigiPlus Interactive Corp. and I-Fern Corporation. Lastly, among the top companies taking home the Corporate Excellence award were GOAC Group Of Companies and Nimbyx.

PR Newswire was the Official News Release Distribution Partner for the Asia Pacific Enterprise Awards 2024 Philippines Chapter. Media partners included BusinessWorld, Dailywire.asia and SME Magazine.

AWARD RECIPIENT LIST OF THE ASIA PACIFIC ENTERPRISE AWARDS (APEA) 2024

 PHILIPPINES CHAPTER

ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR CATEGORY

NAME

COMPANY

INDUSTRY

MANUEL B. VILLAR, JR.

 

CHAIRMAN

VISTA LAND & LIFESCAPES, INC.

PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT

 

MASTER ENTREPRENEUR CATEGORY

NAME

COMPANY

INDUSTRY

DR. VICTORIA G. BELO

 

FOUNDER, CEO, AND
MEDICAL DIRECTOR

     BELO MEDICAL GROUP         

BEAUTY & PERSONAL
CARE

ALEX A. MABAQUIAO, JR.

 

CEO

BLUERISE HOLDING ENT.
CORP.

PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT

GIL G. CHUA

 

GROUP CHAIRMAN &
CEO

DDB GROUP PHILIPPINES

PROFESSIONAL &
BUSINESS SERVICES

ENRICO DEE

 

PRESIDENT & CEO

FOODEE GLOBAL FOOD
CONCEPTS

FOOD & BEVERAGE

DR STEVE MARK GAN

 

CHAIRMAN & CEO

GAOC GROUP OF
COMPANIES

HEALTHCARE,
PHARMACEUTICAL &
BIOTECHNOLOGY

TOMMANNY TAN

 

PRESIDENT & CEO

I-FERN CORPORATION

DIRECT SELLING

PAOLO KALAW

 

FOUNDER & CEO

NIMBYX

HEALTHCARE,
PHARMACEUTICAL &
BIOTECHNOLOGY

ELMER M. LAPEÑA

 

EXECUTIVE MANAGING
DIRECTOR

SAGA PH

PROFESSIONAL &
BUSINESS SERVICES

SHELMAR KITCH LA
VICTORIA

 

CEO & CO-FOUNDER

SMART HOME PHILIPPINES

CONSTRUCTION

FRANCO M. PEDREGOSA

 

PRESIDENT & CEO

THE FIGTREE PROPERTIES
OPC

REAL ESTATE

DIANE ISABEL CHUA

 

MANAGING DIRECTOR

TRIBAL WORLDWIDE
PHILIPPINES

PROFESSIONAL &
BUSINESS SERVICES

RONNIE L. SIASOYCO

 

CHAIRMAN & CEO

TRION GROUP

ELECTRICAL &
ELECTRONICS

TENGKU JADEEYAH
ABANG

 

FOUNDER & CEO

TWIN RAMS MEDIA GROUP
OPC

PROFESSIONAL &
BUSINESS SERVICES

MATHIEU GUILLAUME

 

PRESIDENT & CEO

VIENOVO PHILIPPINES, INC.

AGRICULTURE

 

                                              FAST ENTERPRISE CATEGORY                                                    

COMPANY

                       INDUSTRY                    

BENT AND BUZZ

PROFESSIONAL & BUSINESS SERVICES

BLUERISE HOLDING ENT. CORP.

PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT

DIGIPLUS INTERACTIVE CORP.

ENTERTAINMENT

I-FERN CORPORATION

DIRECT SELLING

NOVODENTAL

HEALTHCARE, PHARMACEUTICAL &
BIOTECHNOLOGY

S5 FRANCHISE SYSTEM INC.

INDUSTRIAL & COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS

SMART HOME PHILIPPINES

CONSTRUCTION

TRION TRADE, INC.

ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONICS

VIENOVO PHILIPPINES, INC.

AGRICULTURE

 

                                              INSPIRATIONAL BRAND CATEGORY                                            

COMPANY

INDUSTRY

BELO MEDICAL GROUP

BEAUTY & PERSONAL CARE

BLUERISE HOLDING ENT. CORP.

PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT

CENTURY PACIFIC FOOD, INC.

CONSUMER GOODS

HILTI PHILIPPINES INC.

CONSTRUCTION

NIMBYX

HEALTHCARE,
PHARMACEUTICAL &
BIOTECHNOLOGY

RENT.PH

REAL ESTATE

RIPPLE8

PROFESSIONAL &
BUSINESS SERVICES

WATSONS PERSONAL CARE STORES (PHILS.), INC.

RETAIL

 

CORPORATE EXCELLENCE CATEGORY

COMPANY

INDUSTRY

DDB PHILIPPINES

PROFESSIONAL &
BUSINESS SERVICES

DIGIPLUS INTERACTIVE CORP.

ENTERTAINMENT

EXIST SOFTWARE LABS, INC.

TELECOMMUNICATIONS & ICT

GAOC GROUP OF COMPANIES

HEALTHCARE,
PHARMACEUTICAL &
BIOTECHNOLOGY

NIMBYX

HEALTHCARE,
PHARMACEUTICAL &
BIOTECHNOLOGY

SOUTHVILLE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL AND COLLEGES

EDUCATION & TRAINING

VISTA LAND & LIFESCAPES, INC.

PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT

VIVENTIS SEARCH ASIA, INC.

PROFESSIONAL & BUSINESS
SERVICES

About Enterprise Asia

Enterprise Asia is a non-governmental organization in pursuit of creating an Asia that is rich in entrepreneurship as an engine towards sustainable and progressive economic and social development within a world of economic equality. Its two pillars of existence are an investment in people and responsible entrepreneurship. Enterprise Asia works with governments, NGOs, and other organizations to promote competitiveness and entrepreneurial development, uplift the economic status of people across Asia, and ensure a legacy of hope, innovation, and courage for future generations. Please visit www.enterpriseasia.org for more information.

About Asia Pacific Enterprise Awards

Launched in 2007, the Asia Pacific Enterprise Awards is the region’s most prestigious award for outstanding entrepreneurship, continuous innovation, and sustainable leadership. The Award provides a platform for companies and governments to recognize entrepreneurial excellence, hence spurring greater innovation, fair business practices, and growth in entrepreneurship. As a regional award, it groups together leading entrepreneurs as a powerful voice for entrepreneurship and serves as a by-invitation-only networking powerhouse. The program has grown to encompass 16 countries/ regions and markets all over Asia. For further information, please visit www.apea.asia.

 

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Rectangle Health Partners with LOYALLT to Offer Custom In-House Dental Membership Plans

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Practice Management Bridge® Users can now access LOYALLT’s Comprehensive Membership Solutions to provide affordable, predictable care and drive revenue growth

VALHALLA, N.Y., Dec. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Rectangle Health, a leading provider of healthcare technology solutions, today announced a strategic partnership with LOYALLT, a pioneer in dental membership solutions. This collaboration empowers dental practices using Rectangle Health’s Practice Management Bridge® platform to offer customized in-house membership plans, providing patients with affordable, predictable care.

By leveraging LOYALLT’s platform, dental practices can create, price, and manage flexible membership programs tailored to their specific needs and patient base. These plans reduce reliance on insurance companies, foster direct relationships with patients, and drive revenue growth.

“Our partnership with LOYALLT provides dental practices with tools to improve their financial stability and offer patient-friendly payment options that drive practice growth,” said Scott LoPresti Chief Business Officer at Rectangle Health.

Key benefits of the partnership include:

Enhanced patient retention: Affordable membership options to attract and retain patients, especially those without insurance or with high deductibles.Increased practice revenue: Predictable income streams and higher treatment acceptance rates contribute to revenue growth.Reduced administrative burden: Simplified billing and streamlined enrollment processes minimize administrative overhead.Personalized patient care: Customized plans enable practices to deliver care that aligns with patients’ individual needs and preferences.

“We’re excited to collaborate with Rectangle Health to bring our membership platform to a wider audience and help practices deliver affordable, high-quality care,” said Tracy Bourandas, Chief Executive Officer for LOYALLT. “Our platform gives providers the autonomy to create membership programs that work best for their practice, allowing them to offer affordable, high-quality care directly to their patients.”

To learn more about the Rectangle Health and LOYALLT partnership and how dental practices can benefit from customizable membership plans, please visit https://rectanglehealth.loyallt.com/.

About Rectangle Health:
A leader in innovative healthcare technology for over 30 years, Rectangle Health is a trusted partner to more than 36,000 healthcare providers. The company’s comprehensive platform, Practice Management Bridge, streamlines daily business operations including communications and engagement, payments and reimbursements, and office compliance. Single provider offices and enterprise healthcare organizations rely on Rectangle Health’s easy-to-use and scalable software to deliver a measurable increase in productivity and profitability, while improving patient experience.

MEDIA CONTACT:
Michelle Dowling
Executive Vice President, Marketing
704-792-8214
mdowling@rectanglehealth.com

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dunnhumby’s Americas President to Present Retail Strategies for Overcoming the Price Perception Gap at NRF 2025: Retail’s Big Show

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The company will be exhibiting and demonstrating its full portfolio of retail and brand solutions for assortment, competitive insights, personalization and loyalty, price and promotions, and retail media at booth #6305.

NEW YORK, Dec. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — dunnhumby, the global leader in customer data science, today announced Matt O’Grady, President of the Americas for dunnhumby, along with Dierdre Zimmermann, Chief Customer Experience Officer for The Raley’s Companies; Jill Blanchard, (former) President of Advantage Solutions; and John Giaquinto, VP of Loyalty, Personalization and Analytics for RITE AID will be presenting at NRF 2025: Retail’s Big Show. The Exhibitor Big Ideas session, titled “Consumer Trends: Best in class strategies to overcome the price perception gap” will take place on Monday, January 13, 2025, at 4 PM Eastern at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center at Expo, Level 3, Expo Stage 5. 

“We are looking forward to sharing how retailers can close the price perception gap and gain a competitive advantage by delivering real savings to their customers, which is key to driving loyalty in 2025 and beyond,” said Matt O’Grady, President of Americas for dunnhumby

During the presentation, O’Grady and the panel will address the price perception challenges retailers face with shoppers and provide insights on how they can better align their business strategies with current and future consumer needs. He will discuss with attendees that in today’s climate, price is the most important driver for consumers. Additionally, O’Grady will unveil exclusive findings from dunnhumby’s upcoming Retailer Preference Index and discuss the role of pricing, personalization, and assortment and how they can improve trust and drive loyalty with consumers.

Live Product Demonstrations at Booth #6305
dunnhumby’s team of retail experts will be exhibiting and demonstrating its full portfolio of AI powered retail and brand solutions for price and promotions, personalization and loyalty, assortment, competitive insights, and retail media at NRF booth #6305. The team will be available to meet with retailers and CPGs to discuss the insights from the Eighth Annual Grocery Retailer Preference Index which will be published ahead of NRF 2025: Retail’s Big Show.

“What better way to kick off 2025 then to gather with retailers, brands, and our partners at NRF, to share how our AI powered data science solutions unlock the value of customer data science around the globe,” said Matt O’Grady, President of Americas for dunnhumby. “We are looking forward to sharing how retailers can close the price perception gap and gain a competitive advantage by delivering real savings to their customers, which is key to driving loyalty in 2025 and beyond.”

Ecosystem Partnership Sessions at Booth #6305
dunnhumby ventures will be hosting ecosystem partnership sessions for pioneering retail technology startups, retailer and supplier innovation teams, and other potential collaborators. Participants will have the opportunity to hear about the next generation of innovation themes dunnhumby is tracking, engage in open ideation sessions, and learn how to get involved with the Retail Innovation Network, dunnhumby’s exclusive ecosystem of senior retail innovation leaders.

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For more information on dunnhumby at NRF 2025: Retail’s Big Show or to pre-schedule meetings visit: https://www.go.dunnhumby.com/NRF2025.

About dunnhumby ventures
dunnhumby ventures is our strategic venture capital and ecosystem-led innovation arm with a mandate to partner and invest in early-stage retail technology start-ups that embrace data and artificial intelligence for innovation along the customer’s path to purchase. We foster industry collaboration via the Retail Innovation Network, our exclusive ecosystem of senior retail innovation leaders, and seek to align with partners at an early stage to supercharge their ability to take innovation to market by tapping into dunnhumby’s retail industry expertise, pioneering data science assets, and global retailer and supplier partner network. Our areas of focus include artificial intelligence (AI), data capture and enrichment, retail media, customer engagement, category management, supply chain, and commerce.

About dunnhumby
dunnhumby is the global leader in Customer Data Science, empowering businesses everywhere to compete and thrive in the modern data-driven economy. We always put the Customer First.
Our mission: to enable businesses to grow and reimagine themselves by becoming advocates and champions for their Customers. With deep heritage and expertise in retail – one of the world’s most competitive markets, with a deluge of multi-dimensional data – dunnhumby today enables businesses all over the world, across industries, to be Customer First.

The dunnhumby Customer Data Science Platform is our unique mix of technology, software, and consulting, enabling businesses to increase revenue and profits by delivering exceptional experiences for their Customers – in-store, offline and online. dunnhumby employs over 2,500 experts in offices throughout Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas working for transformative, iconic brands such as Tesco, Coca-Cola, Meijer, and Procter & Gamble.

Media Contact

Theresa Smith, dunnhumby, 8187048481, TLS@PATHWAYPR.COM, https://www.dunnhumby.com/

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Miami Parking Authority Joins the Florida Purchasing Group for Tracking Bid Distribution

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Miami Parking Authority officially announced today it has joined the Florida Purchasing Group, an e-procurement system from Bidnet Direct by SOVRA that provides nearly 75 local government agencies throughout Florida a solution for bid and vendor management.

MIAMI, Dec. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Miami Parking Authority officially announced today it has joined the Florida Purchasing Group, an e-procurement system from Bidnet Direct by SOVRA that provides nearly 75 local government agencies throughout Florida a solution for bid and vendor management. Miami Parking Authority invites all potential vendors to register online with http://www.bidnetdirect.com/florida/miamiparking to access its upcoming solicitations.

“Registered vendors can access bids, related documents, addendum and award information.”

Moving forward into the digital era, Miami Parking Authority can publish all bid opportunities on the Florida Purchasing Group site. By doing this they will be able to track every step of the process and have a more transparent bid process. Participating government agencies utilizing the Florida Purchasing Group can track vendors interested in a specific bid, as well as finding out which ones download the documents.

“What a game changer it is to be able to track every step taken during the bid process, from publishing the bids and RFPs, to seeing which vendors are interested and who has downloaded the documents and addendums,” says Anna Parekh, Procurement Administrator of Miami Parking Authority. “Joining the Florida Purchasing Group was a smart step for our agency in being able to track and streamline our bid process, and it’s also a benefit to our vendors as they have access to more bid opportunities and the information they need is readily available to them.”

Miami Parking Authority invites all local vendors to receive access to its upcoming solicitations by joining the Florida Purchasing Group. Vendor benefits of registering on http://www.bidnetdirect.com/florida/miamiparking include:

Centralized Location to Opportunities from all 71 Participating AgenciesNotification of Term – Contract ExpirationBid Alerts Customized to the Vendors’ Products or Services ProvidedFull Customer Service Support

About Miami Parking Authority:

Miami Parking Authority is a self-sustaining agency which provides parking for approximately six million vehicles annually. Currently, the Miami Parking Authority manages 47,000 parking spaces, including 14 garages, 68 surface lots, and 12,000 on-street spaces.

About SOVRA:

SOVRA is a leading source-to-contract solution that connects regional purchasing groups, including the Florida Purchasing Group, across all 50 states, supporting local governments in streamlining their procurement processes. With a focus on transparency and efficiency, SOVRA empowers government agencies to enhance their purchasing activities. Learn more about how we help build stronger communities and economies by maximizing the value of every dollar spent. Visit https://sovra.com.

Media Contact

Bertrand Guignat, Bidnet Direct, 800-835-4603, bertrand.guignat@mdfcommerce.com, www.bidnetdirect.com

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