Leadership, innovation, public service, and excellence take center stage as InCharge Magazine presents the CEO Awards 2026 this evening at the Embassy of Indonesia in Makati, in celebration of Indonesia’s Independence Day and the enduring friendship between the Philippines and Indonesia.
Held from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Embassy of Indonesia, 185 Salcedo, Legazpi Village, Makati, the prestigious gathering brings together distinguished business leaders, entrepreneurs, diplomats, government officials, public servants, creatives, and changemakers whose work continues to make an impact in their respective fields.
Organized by TAG Media Group, under the leadership of media entrepreneur Grace Bondad Nicolas, the CEO Awards reflects InCharge Magazine’s commitment to recognizing individuals and organizations that demonstrate meaningful leadership, create opportunities, drive innovation, and contribute to nation-building.
TAG Media Group is behind five print magazine titles—Rising Tigers Magazine, TopNewsAsia, Leading Women Magazine, EXQ, and InCharge Magazine—with nationwide distribution through major retail outlets and select gasoline stations, complemented by its expanding digital platforms.
Celebrating Leaders Who Make an Impact
The InCharge Magazine CEO Awards 2026 recognizes an exceptional roster of leaders from the government, diplomatic community, business sector, creative industries, entrepreneurship, media, and civic organizations. 
Among this year’s honorees are celebrated fashion designer Albert Andrada, visual artist and photographer Filbert Diego Kung, content creator and entrepreneur Tommy Tiangco, aviator and business builder Capt. Mark Tan, and young leader Veronica “Kitty” Duterte.
The awards also recognize business and organizational leaders including Sarah Deloraya-Mateo, President & CEO of SPD Jobs, Inc.; Maria Charo Calalo, President & National Director of Mrs. Universe Philippines; Glenda Hufano, Past District Governor of Kiwanis International Philippine Luzon District; and Elvi Sanchez-Quiazon, Vice President of Sales and Marketing of The Bellevue Hotel.
The diplomatic community is likewise represented, with honors for ambassadors including H.E. Mohammad Sarwar Mahmood of Bangladesh, H.E. Andreas Michael Pfaffernoschke of Germany, H.E. Edgar Rodrigo Rojas Garavito of Colombia, H.E. Abdul Malik Melvin Castelino of Malaysia, H.E. Ricardo Luis Bocalandro of Argentina, H.E. Sin Saream of Cambodia, and H.E. Katarzyna Wilkowiecka of Poland.
The awards further recognize prominent Philippine government leaders, including Atty. Benjamin C. Abalos Jr., Senator Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go, Atty. Gilberto C. Teodoro Jr., Atty. George Erwin M. Garcia, Atty. Charlito Martin R. Mendoza, Nicolas D. Torre III, Mayor Benjamin B. Magalong, Vice Mayor Sol Deloraya, Mel Senen Sevilla Sarmiento, and Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr.
Leadership Across Borders
This year’s awards carry a deeper significance as they are held in partnership with the Embassy of Indonesia, linking the celebration of leadership with the longstanding friendship and cooperation between the Philippines and Indonesia.
The evening begins with the national anthems of the Philippines and Indonesia, followed by an introduction to InCharge Magazine, welcome remarks from Andrew Troy Nicolas, Publisher and Chairman, and a keynote address from Embassy of Indonesia Chargé d’Affaires Victorina Hesti Dewayani.
Awardees will be honored during the main ceremony and will also be featured in the succeeding issue of InCharge Magazine, both in print and online. Their stories will highlight not only their achievements, but also the values, challenges, vision, and leadership principles behind their success.
More Than an Award
The InCharge Magazine CEO Awards is not simply about titles or recognition. It is about celebrating people who take responsibility, create possibilities, inspire others, and use their influence to move their industries and communities forward.
In a rapidly changing region, leadership requires more than authority. It demands vision, adaptability, integrity, collaboration, and the courage to create meaningful change.
The CEO Awards 2026 brings these values together in one evening—celebrating the achievements of today’s leaders while inspiring the next generation to become even more InCharge of their future, their organizations, and their communities.
Held in the spirit of Indonesia’s Independence Day, the celebration also serves as a reminder that strong leadership can transcend borders. Through business, diplomacy, public service, entrepreneurship, and shared initiatives, the Philippines and Indonesia continue to build bridges toward greater regional cooperation and progress.
InCharge Magazine CEO Awards 2026: recognizing excellence, celebrating leadership.
