MANILA, Philippines, June 11, 2012 – Leading telecommunications company PLDT, in partnership with the Asia CEO Awards, has formally opened the search for the Global Filipino Executive of the Year.

This is the third year that PLDT, through its unit, PLDT ALPHA Enterprise, is presenting the Asia CEO Award’s search for the Global Filipino Executive, which honors Filipino business leaders who are recognized globally for their accomplishments in various business organizations and sectors.
“PLDT ALPHA Enterprise is proud to again present the Global Filipino Executive Award as we believe that Filipino executives have what it takes to lead global companies,” said PLDT VP and Head of PLDT ALPHA Enterprise Jovy Hernandez.

“We also support the Asia CEO Awards in its advocacy to highlight the growing economic momentum that will bring the Philippines to higher levels of development,” he shared.

He added that PLDT has always been at the forefront of nation-building through its various products and services that provide cutting-edge solutions to businesses.

“PLDT has embarked on a number of projects, such as upgrading our digital fiber optic network, to enhance our capabilities as a leading business enabler. These allow us to respond to the need for more robust connections while keeping ahead of telecom technology developments. PLDT has also invested in new technologies and converged with VITRO Data Center, enabling us to provide not just connectivity but a full suite of ICT services to our customers,” Hernandez said.

Also on its third year, the Asia CEO Awards has given light to the country’s potential for business growth in various sectors, including business process outsourcing, tourism, consumer goods, agribusiness, natural resources, real estate and construction, retirement living, and medical services.

Serving as judges of the Asia CEO Awards are some of the most accomplished and recognized figures in the business community in Philippines. The evaluation process is also closely supervised and monitored by KPMG.

PLDT Chairman Manuel V. Pangilinan was the first recipient of the Global Filipino Executive of the Year award, receiving the honor in 2010. Convergys Asia Pacific Managing Director Marife Zamora received the same award in 2011..