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Watch: Leadership, integrity, and public service take center stage as BIR Commissioner Charlito Martin R. Mendoza is featured in an exclusive interview with Rising Tigers Magazine!Commissioner Mendoza looks back on his journey to becoming head of the Bureau of Internal Revenue, the challenges he has overcome throughout his leadership career, and his commitment to promoting integrity and professionalism in public service. He also shares his vision for the legacy he hopes to leave and offers valuable advice to young Filipinos aspiring to serve the nation.Watch the full interview and gain insights into the values, experiences, and vision that shape his leadership.Interview by: Maren Patriarca#RisingTigersMagazine #leadership #PublicService #bir … See MoreSee Less

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𝐖𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 | Diplomats and business leaders share heartfelt congratulations and messages of goodwill to the Korean government and its people, reaffirming the value of strong partnerships and lasting connections.Join New Zealand Ambassador H.E. Catherine McIntosh; Atty. Fabian Delos Santos of the Philippines-Korea Economic Council; Mr. Robert Laurel Yupangco, Chairman Emeritus of the Philippines-Korea Economic Council; and Palestinian Ambassador H.E. Mounir Y.K. Anastas as they share heartfelt congratulations and messages of goodwill to the Korean government and its people.Their words celebrate the friendships and shared aspirations that bring nations closer. Here’s to stronger partnerships and lasting connections!#RisingTigersMagazine … See MoreSee Less

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𝐖𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 | H.E. Victorina Hesti Dewayani, Indonesia’s Chargé d’Affaires to the Philippines, shares a message to fellow Indonesians on the nation’s 81st Independence Day, remembering the struggle for freedom, celebrating resilience, and drawing inspiration from the nation’s founding fathers to become better individuals.#RisingTigersMagazine … See MoreSee Less

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𝐖𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 | The Bellevue Manila brings partners and friends together at Pastry Corner over Toby’s Estate coffee and sweet treat, creating opportunities to exchange ideas, deepen friendships, and build new collaborations.Joining the gathering were Sonia Bhardwaj, President of Indian Women in Enterprise; Prija Murugesan, Chairperson of Indian Women in Enterprise; Elvie Sanchez, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at The Bellevue Manila; and Mr. Ryan Chan, Managing Director of The Bellevue Manila.📍 Pastry Corner, The Bellevue Manila#RisingTigersMagazine … See MoreSee Less

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YONGSOO “SAMUEL” CHO WINS INNOVATIVE COMPANY OF THE YEAR AT ASIA LEADERS AWARDS 2026Renewable energy initiatives and cross-border partnerships highlight the South Korean executive’s growing business presence in the Philippines.BSD, Indonesia — Yongsoo “Samuel” Cho, Chief Executive Officer of HQ Company Special Energy Philippines, Inc. and IEK HQ Special Energy Philippines, Inc., received the Innovative Company of the Year Award at the Asia Leaders Awards Indonesia 2026, held on October 17 at Santika Hotel Premiere in BSD, Greater Jakarta.The recognition highlights Cho’s initiatives in renewable energy development and his efforts to build business partnerships connecting international expertise, technology, and investment with opportunities in the Philippines.A South Korean business executive with interests spanning international trading and sustainable energy, Cho has pursued solar development opportunities in the Zamboanga City Special Economic Zone and the Baguio City Economic Zone.Building a Renewable Energy PortfolioCho began his business journey in Japan in 2006 before expanding into the Philippine market. Under his leadership, HQ Company Special Energy Philippines, Inc. advanced solar development initiatives in Zamboanga City following a Memorandum of Agreement with the zone authority in 2022.Through IEK HQ Special Energy Philippines, Inc., he also pursued renewable energy opportunities in the Baguio City Economic Zone, supported by a Memorandum of Understanding with the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) in September 2024.The company’s portfolio includes a proposed five-megawatt alternating-current (MWac) solar project in Zamboanga City. Its implementation and development milestones will be important indicators of the initiative’s potential contribution to the country’s energy transition.Beyond renewable energy, Cho leads HQ Company International Holdings Inc., which engages in domestic and international trading and facilitates business partnerships. His wife, Maria Tricia Valdez, also holds a leadership role as CEO of HQ SS Strategic Supply Company Philippines, Inc.Cho’s professional engagements extend beyond business. He serves as a Knight Commander of Rizal and Area Commander in South Korea of the Order of the Knights of Rizal, an Auxiliary Commander of the Philippine Coast Guard Auxiliary, and President and Chairman of the Korea-Philippines War Veterans Recognition and Support Organization.In 2025, he received the Iconic Businessman of Asia Award at the 10th Southeast Asian Achievement Awards and participated in the APEC CEO Summit in South Korea. His recent engagements include the Philippine–Korea Bridge Forum in Seoul in September 2026 and discussions on tourism cooperation with Philippine tourism officials in Makati on October 6.Recognizing Leadership Across AsiaNow in its eighth year in the Philippines and third year in Indonesia, the Asia Leaders Awards recognizes business leaders, entrepreneurs, public servants, and organizations whose work contributes to economic and social development.Engr. Grace Bondad Nicolas, President and Chief Operating Officer of TAG Media Group, emphasized the awards’ regional mission.“Leadership should not only be recognized within national boundaries but should also serve as a bridge connecting countries, industries, and people,” Nicolas said.Among the Philippine awardees were entrepreneur and philanthropist Glenda V. Hufano, named Woman of Substance; BIR Commissioner Atty. Charlito Martin R. Mendoza, honored as Man of the Year and for Excellence in Public Service; COMELEC Chairman Atty. George Erwin M. Garcia, recipient of the Electoral Excellence Award; and Camp John Hay President Manjit T. Singh Reandi, who received the Man of Influence Award.Businessman Michael “Mikee” Romero was named Businessman of the Year.Representing Indonesia, Trade Minister H.E. Budi Santoso received the Man of the Year Award. Corporate honorees included Cimory Group, named Fast Moving Company of the Year; PT Sumber Alfaria Trijaya Tbk, operator of Alfamart, named Company of the Year; and Orang Tua Group, recipient of the Brand Excellence Award.A Regional Outlook on InnovationCho’s recognition underscores the growing role of international partnerships in renewable energy and regional business development. For HQ Company Special Energy Philippines and its partners, the next milestones will be measured through project implementation, sustainable investments, and tangible benefits for local industries and communities.As the Asia Leaders Awards continues to connect business and public-sector leaders across the Philippines and Indonesia, its broader mission remains to encourage collaboration and recognize achievements with the potential to create opportunities beyond national borders. … See MoreSee Less

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