{"id":11712,"date":"2025-07-01T11:21:36","date_gmt":"2025-07-01T03:21:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/skinny-green-hippopotamus.82-197-71-20.cpanel.site\/?p=11712"},"modified":"2025-07-01T11:21:37","modified_gmt":"2025-07-01T03:21:37","slug":"topnewsasia-june-2025-people-of-the-year-issue-honors-nation-builders-and-trailblazers-in-governance-innovation-and-diplomacy-with-comelec-chairman-george-erwin-mojica-garcia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/digitalmanila.net\/?p=11712","title":{"rendered":"TopNewsAsia June 2025 \u201cPeople of the Year\u201d Issue Honors Nation Builders and Trailblazers in Governance, Innovation, and Diplomacy with COMELEC Chairman George Erwin Mojica Garcia"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/u\/2\/blog\/post\/edit\/3974876271282155738\/2188729050151126375?hl=en#\" data-original-attrs=\"{&quot;data-original-href&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiL5VGspWbsLN6dh_zCfa5IC_a-HjOxRqPiDgqv8BIAugtyWc1y0HIu0PCpWNm5L63OPceA47xwQ4616_4IPNpYOvF312ERLm-FntmELjOGn2yEo5yR59Sy6W2vcTMF0pnj7h-yzjbW0_CCnMESrs93pfz6gVIJjEDFlSiUPNKfjpc3A6U_DQ63segG5CZd\/s2048\/504939452_1787372695524615_385213617612455302_n.jpg&quot;,&quot;style&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiL5VGspWbsLN6dh_zCfa5IC_a-HjOxRqPiDgqv8BIAugtyWc1y0HIu0PCpWNm5L63OPceA47xwQ4616_4IPNpYOvF312ERLm-FntmELjOGn2yEo5yR59Sy6W2vcTMF0pnj7h-yzjbW0_CCnMESrs93pfz6gVIJjEDFlSiUPNKfjpc3A6U_DQ63segG5CZd\/w480-h640\/504939452_1787372695524615_385213617612455302_n.jpg\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2048\" data-original-width=\"1536\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">Manila, Philippines \u2013\u00a0<strong>TopNewsAsia\u00a0<\/strong>proudly unveils its\u00a0<strong>June 2025 \u201cPeople of the Year\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0issue, a special edition recognizing a distinguished lineup of public servants, visionaries, and innovators who have significantly\u00a0<strong><em>contributed to nation-building, good governance, and regional collaboration.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">At the forefront of this prestigious list is<strong>\u00a0Commission on Elections (COMELEC) Chairman George Erwin Mojica Garcia,\u00a0<\/strong>who is being honored for his firm leadership in strengthening democratic processes and reinforcing electoral integrity in the Philippines. Under his stewardship, COMELEC has intensified voter education, enforced clean elections, and prepared for the upcoming Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections in December 2025 with unprecedented transparency and readiness.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span data-original-tag=\"O:P\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">Joining Chairman Garcia in this year\u2019s TopNewsAsia honorees are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<strong>First Lady Liza Araneta Marcos\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 for her unwavering support for Filipino arts, heritage preservation, and women\u2019s empowerment through cultural diplomacy.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<strong>\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Manjit T. Singh Reandi, President and CEO of John Hay Management Corporation<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 for championing sustainable tourism and economic growth in Northern Luzon.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<strong>\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><strong>BIR Commissioner Romeo Lumagui Jr.<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 recognized for his bold reforms in tax administration and commitment to fiscal transparency.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<strong>BOC Commissioner Bienvenido Y. Rubio<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 for steering modernization efforts in customs and promoting a culture of integrity within the Bureau of Customs.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Dr. Miguel Baker, Founder of Baker Medical Aesthetics\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 for his groundbreaking contributions to the beauty and wellness industry through ethical medical aesthetics.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<strong>\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Atty. Claire Castro, Undersecretary of the Presidential Communications Office<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 for her outstanding role in promoting public legal education and transparent governance.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<strong>Ambassador Agus Widjojo, Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to the Philippines<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 for fostering stronger bilateral relations between Indonesia and the Philippines through diplomacy and collaboration.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<strong>\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><strong>DBM Secretary Amenah Pangandaman\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 for her transformative leadership in digital governance, budget transparency, and inclusive public financial management.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span data-original-tag=\"O:P\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">The June 2025 issue of TopNewsAsia is now available at National Bookstore, FullyBooked, Shopee, Lazada, and selected Shell and Caltex stations nationwide.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span data-original-tag=\"O:P\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>A Celebration of Excellence<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">To celebrate the achievements of this year\u2019s honorees, an exclusive People of the Year Awarding Ceremony will be held on August 19, 2025, at the Embassy of Indonesia in the Philippines, hosted in partnership with His Excellency Agus Widjojo, Indonesian Ambassador to the Philippines.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">The awarding event will gather dignitaries, business leaders, diplomats, and media personalities in a diplomatic reception that honors the values of excellence, leadership, and unity in the ASEAN region.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span data-original-tag=\"O:P\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">For media inquiries,\u00a0\u00a0advertising and event partnerships, please contact:<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">\ud83d\udce9\u00a0president@topnewsasia.com<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">\ud83d\udcde\u00a0+63 977 897 8877<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span data-original-tag=\"O:P\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u2e3b<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span data-original-tag=\"O:P\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">About TopNewsAsia<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">TopNewsAsia is a premier news and leadership print and digital publication in Asia. 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