(Last of a series)
1. Ramoncito Fernandez
President and CEO
Maynilad Water Services Inc.
Reflecting on 2024, Maynilad takes pride in the milestones we have achieved, including being honored with the Water Project of the Year award at the Global Water Awards for our Poblacion Water Treatment Plant.
This recognition, along with the Climate Smart Utility Achiever award from the International Water Association, underscores our dedication to sustainable practices and innovative solutions that uplift the communities we serve.
Looking ahead to 2025, we remain committed to improving our water and wastewater services while pursuing long-term initiatives to address the challenges of climate change and rising water demand. These efforts are driven by our mission to enhance lives and contribute to the nation’s progress.
Eric R. Alberto
2. Eric R. Alberto
Chief Executive Officer
DITO Telecommunity
Over the past years, DITO has remained steadfast in its mission to deliver affordable and reliable connectivity to the Filipino people.
[In 2024], we’ve reached remarkable milestones that fill us with pride and gratitude.
We successfully passed our fifth and final technical audit from the National Telecommunications Commission. DITO now covers 86.3 percent of the population, with a minimum average internet speed of 92.87 Mbps on 4G and 597.7 Mbps for 5G.
DITO was recognized twice as the No. 1 Rated Mobile Network in the Philippines by the Ookla Speedtest Awards, validating the love and trust of DITO subscribers nationwide.
And just recently, independent mobile analytics Opensignal awarded DITO as the Fastest Mobile Network in the Philippines, where we dominated the speed race (5G and overall experience) and won in 14 categories.
This is also the very first time that Opensignal is giving this title, making it more significant to us.
This milestone is not just a mere accomplishment or award but a reflection of DITO’s dedication and affirms the strength and reliability of our network.
While our recent milestones validate the meaningful progress we’ve achieved so far, we know that progress is not a one-time achievement, it’s a continuous journey of building, improving and innovating.
We aim to constantly invest and advance our infrastructure to cater to the ever-growing connectivity needs of Filipinos and reach the underserved communities.
Arlo G. Sarmiento
3. Arlo G. Sarmiento
CEO
Vivant Corp.
2024 has been a remarkable year for Vivant Corp., building on the solid foundation of the year prior.
Anchored on our commitment to bring excellence to industries that improve everyday living in the communities that we serve, we turned vision into action.
Key milestones include Vivant Water’s completion of the country’s first utility-scale desalination plant in Cebu. Soon, our desalination plant will deliver 20 million liters of potable water daily to the municipality of Cordova and nearby municipalities.
These, alongside the expansion of our renewable energy portfolio and marquee power service agreements, reflect Vivant’s growing role in powering the countryside and being a strategic partner in nation-building.
Our success stems from the dedication and ingenuity of our team. As we hit our 21st year in the utilities sector, we grew our workforce and pushed boundaries even further by investing in infrastructure that meets pressing community needs while fostering a culture of innovation and leadership.
From expanding off-grid energy capacities to delivering critical water and renewable energy projects, our efforts were united by a shared vision to create solutions for our changing world.
Looking into 2025, we are set to amplify our impact by expanding water and energy infrastructure, diversifying our energy portfolio and deepening investments in people and partnerships.
With humility and purpose, we will continue building a future that uplifts lives and powers progress sustainably and responsibly.
4. Jose Parreño Jr.
Chief Operating Officer, Discovery Hospitality Corp.; President,
Discovery World Corp.
The best thing that happened to Discovery Hospitality in 2024 was seeing the transformative achievements we reached together.
One of the highlights was rebranding two of our flagship resorts—Discovery Boracay and Discovery Coron—under the Discovery Resorts brand, allowing us to expand our target market and elevate the guest experience.
We also celebrated incredible recognition, with Discovery Hospitality Corp. being named the Leading Hospitality Brand in the Philippines for the second year in a row at the World Business Outlook Awards and Discovery Primea being honored as Asia’s Leading Business Hotel at the World Travel Awards.
Beyond these milestones, we strengthened our commitment to meaningful programs that benefit the communities we serve and continued to innovate and enhance the experiences we provide.
But the most rewarding thing was being able to get our leaders together to work on our shared goal for the future and encourage collaboration and growth.
My thoughts are now turned to 2025, and I’m excited about the new stories we will begin that year.
The groundbreaking of Kip&Kin Siargao is something to watch out for. This new brand speaks to a new target market and proves our commitment to shaping the future of hospitality.
This year is full of chances, and I’m thrilled to seize them in order to make an even bigger difference, build brands that inspire and establish a legacy that we can all be proud of.
Enrico R. Benipayo
5. Enrico R. Benipayo
President and CEO
Light Rail Manila Corp.
A major milestone for LRMC [in 2024] was the opening of the much-awaited LRT-1 Cavite Extension Project Phase 1. The inauguration was graced by no less than our President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. The project was warmly accepted by the people of Parañaque and nearby areas with the convenience it brings.
As we usher in 2025, we look forward to continue improving the lives of more commuters by giving back their precious time through efficient transportation service.
Moritz Gastl
6. Moritz Gastl
General Manager
Tala Philippines
Consumer credit demand in the Philippines continues to outpace supply. With 10 years of global experience and over seven years in the Philippines, Tala has refined its ability to customize products and serve as a seamless financial partner.
Record growth in new customers in 2024 underscores our demand-driven approach that’s founded on radical trust and strengthens our understanding of borrowing behaviors, enabling tailored credit offerings in 2025.
Each year brings us closer to a better credit product with more features that truly helps Filipinos when they need it the most.
7. Aileen Regio and Jaeson Evangelista
Co-Coordinators,
Eastern Communications
The year 2024 brought both challenges and wins, but we steadfastly supported our business and community partners and empowered them through the use of ICT tools.
We were alongside them in learning, integrating and maximizing this technology, while we continued to expand our network footprint across key cities in the country.
What made this journey even more meaningful for the Ka-Eastern community was the trust and appreciation we received from our clients, reflected in our customer satisfaction rating of 94 percent, which is above the industry standard.
Knowing that our efforts made a difference in their lives fills us with gratitude. It just proves that the company is headed toward the right direction and that our customers are highlighted all throughout their journey.
In 2025, we are excited to introduce new services and technology to ease the digital transformation of businesses small and large. We’re pairing this with learning opportunities, flexible product bundles and our signature customer service.
Additionally, 2025 marks an opportunity to elevate customer experiences through innovative ICT solutions, while remaining true to our values of reliability (maaasahan) and genuine care (malasakit). We’re ready to embrace new challenges and create a stronger, more connected future for all Filipinos.
8. Miguel A. Dominguez
President and CEO
Alsons Development and Investment Corp.
2024 was a transformative year for Alsons Dev as we introduced our new purpose, vision and values—a cornerstone of our 10-year strategic plan.
This milestone reflects not just where we are today, but the ambitious path we are carving for the future.
By unifying our teams under a shared vision and clear principles, we’ve strengthened our foundation to build exceptional communities while adapting to the evolving needs of the market.
This initiative has reinvigorated our organization and positioned us for sustainable growth in the years ahead.
In 2025, we look forward to advancing innovation and sustainability across our projects. These initiatives will enable us to create communities that are not only thoughtfully designed but also responsibly built to safeguard resources for generations to come.
By leveraging technology and sustainable practices, we aim to deliver developments that enhance the lives of residents and reflect our commitment to environmental stewardship.
It’s an exciting step forward as we continue to redefine excellence in Mindanao’s real estate landscape.