On August 29, 2024 – At the Residence of the Malaysian Ambassador H.E Dato Abdul Malik Melvin Castelino Anthony at Makati, Rising Tigers Magazine launched their upcoming issue “The Man Beyond Numbers” by awarding the next featured leaders. The Global Excellence featured leaders are Secretary Frederick Go Special Assistant to the President for Investment and Economic Affairs, Rafael Jose Consing Jr. President and CEO of the Maharlika Investment Corp., Atty. Emilio Benito Chairperson of Securities and Exchange Commission, Alegria “Bing” Sibal Limjoco, Senator Loren Legarda, Ramon S. Ang President of San Miguel Corp.,Dr. Stachys Neil Espino- Kiwanis International, Congressman Richard Gomez, Mayor Lucy Torres Gomez, Ana Lorenzana De Ocampo President of Wildflour Group of Restaurants, Department of Agriculture Secretary Francisco Laurel Jr.

For the opening remarks the Malaysian Ambassador shared his message to the awardees.

“It is a pleasure to host this meaningful event Rising Tigers Magazine Global Excellence Awards. today’s celebration is not only about recognizing those who shaped Philippines and those who mastered the art of change, innovation, and disruption for the greater good. This is a celebration of their craft and dreams. It is not about honoring them but about where they can bring the Philippines in the future. This is an opportunity to share our vision and culture and see what we can do to make and motivate to bring each other forward for a better and peaceful world.”

Co-owner of Rising Tigers Magazine Brian Poe Llamanzares highlighted that the Filipino’s are becoming globally competitive.

“We are doing our best to become globally competitive and to become globally accepting of new investors and new friends, and that is why we are showcasing them to the world. The accolades are great but it is what they symbolize to our people, it’s about recognizing the contribution each of these individuals had to the community and it signals to Filipinos across the country that these are the people we can look up to, these are the people we can rely on to carry us through to a new and prosperous age of global competitiveness for the Philippines.”

Rising Tigers CMO Andria Terese Nicolas shared the purpose of Rising Tigers Magazine.

“As we witness our countrymen making history, such as our double gold medalist Carlos Yulo, he created a legacy far beyond the Olympic arena, he gave the Filipino people hope, and have increased our confidence in ambition. Being the first is not about just making history, but being a testament out of many others that the Filipinos are meant to be one of the Greats. Ipinakita ninyo that Global Excellence para sa ating kababayan is not just a possibility but an attainable reality. Ang Rising Tigers ay hindi lamang nagbabahagi ng mga kwento sa ating kapwa, ngunit ibinabahagi namin ang kakayahan ng bawat Pilipino. Nasa dugo natin ang pagiging matatag, mapagmalasakit at matiyaga sa harap ng mga pagsubok at hamon ng buhay, at naka-ugat ito sa ating mayaman na kasaysayan at sa ating bayani. This is a celebration of our nation’s potential, that is why we need to celebrate you, our Heroes, our Nation Builders, our Rising Tigers. Whether you are part of the public or private sector, you are a leader, and you have their trust, that is why your people owe you nothing, but you owe them everything.”

The Undersecretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs Gary Domingo as keynote speaker expressed his gratitude to Rising Tigers.

“You represent all the critical sectors of the bagong Pilipinas and of our great nation, from both the private and public sectors and also our partners and friends. If we are to promote a dynamic Philippines then we are also promoting a dynamic ASEAN. From the Department of Foreign Affairs we would like to thank Rising Tigers for gathering such esteemed leaders of our Nation.”

Rising Tigers Magazine is the most-distributed leadership Magazine in the Philippines, featuring leaders who contribute to nation-building. It is available in the National Bookstore and in all Philippine Airlines Mabuhay Lounges. This coming issue, the next cover leader is yet to be announced by TAG Media Group.