Asia's Most Influential PH

Public Service & Law

Harnessing the power of the state to improve the world

Juan Edgardo "Sonny" Angara

Senator, Republic of the Philippines

Son of the late Senator Ed Angara and a career politician himself, Sonny Angara is known to advocate for education and universal healthcare.

Joy Belmonte

Mayor, City of Quezon

This public servant supports women, children, senior citizens and local businesses

Abigail “Abby” Binay

Mayor , City of Makati

The mayor brings her own brand of public service to upgrade Makati as smart and sustainable city

Antonio Carpio

Retired Supreme Court Associate Justice , Republic of the Philippines

Taking the wisdom of the past to the present, Retired Supreme Court Justice Antonio Carpio leads 1Sambayan in a bid for political change.

Lani Cayetano

Mayor, City of Taguig

This public official spearheads public initiatives for the people of Taguig

Lino Cayetano

Mayor, Taguig City 

Tough and compassionate, Lino Cayetano’s all-business brand of governance holds the fort in Taguig

Jose Ma. "Joey" Concepcion III

Chairman and President, RFM Corporation

Go Negosyo’s resident mentor coaches the country’s MSMEs to optimise their potentials.

Myla Crespo-Villanueva

Chairman, MDI Novare Technologies

This champion of digital transformation is civic-minded as well, heading the national election watchdog

Albert Del Rosario

Diplomat, Republic of the Philippines

Albert Del Rosario was a respected diplomat and continues to be an influential voice on some of the Philippines’ most salient foreign policy topics today.

Vince Dizon

CEO, Testing Czar, and Presidential Adviser on Flagship Programs and Projects, Bases Conversion and Development Authority

Vince Dizon has been a prominent face of the Philippine government’s flagship infrastructure program, as well as the testing czar of its pandemic task force

Sara Z Duterte

Vice President, Republic of the Philippines; Secretary, Department of Education

Sara Duterte breaks from the norm to introduce her own brand of political leadership

Miriam Coronel-Ferrer

Activist, peace advocate

This globally renowned activist pioneers gender inclusivity in the peacemaking process

Christina Garcia Frasco

Secretary of Tourism, Department of Tourism, Republic of the Philippines

The new DOT campaign highlights the Philippines’ culture, history and diversity

Gwendolyn “Gwen” Fiel Garcia

Governor, Province of Cebu

Gwen Garcia is a Filipina politician serving as the governor of Cebu province since 2019, a position she also held from 2004 and 2013.

Richard “Dick” Gordon

Politician, Lawyer, Philippine Red Cross

Dick Gordon is best known as a senator, a one-time presidential candidate, the founding chairman of the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority, and CEO of the Philippine Red Cross.

Risa Hontiveros

Senator, Republic of the Philippines

The senator uses her voice to advocate bravely for women and minorities

Honey Lacuna

Mayor, City of Manila

This former physician is the first woman to serve as the mayor of Manila

Antonio "Tonet" Lagdameo

Philippines Ambassador to Great Britain, England, and Ireland

Antonio "Tonet" Lagdameo has been the Philippines’ "man in London" since 2009.

Katrina Legarda

Lawyer

Katrina Legarda is a prominent lawyer and a staunch advocate of the rights of women and children

Loren Legarda

Congresswoman, Republic of the Philippines

Former broadcast journalist and career politician Loren Legarda remains a prominent figure in the Philippines’ national government.

Teodoro "Teddy Boy" Lopez Locsin Jr

Philippine ambassador to the united kingdom, Republic of the Philippines

The former journalist is now the ambassador to the UK and special envoy to China

Maria Antonia “Toni” Yulo-Loyzaga

Secretary of environment and natural resources, Department of Environment and Natural Resources

The Philippines’ environment secretary brings compassion to her work

Ferdinand Marcos Jr

President, Republic of the Philippines

The Philippines’ 17th president is taking steps to secure the country's future

Imee Romualdez Marcos

Senator, Republic of the Philippines

With two presidents in her immediate family, this Philippine senator is at the heart of power

Louise "Liza" Araneta Marcos

First lady, Republic of the Philippines

Before becoming the country’s first lady, she was a lawyer and law professor

Isko Moreno

Mayor, City of Manila

The mayor of the capital of the Philippines, Isko Moreno, who has a compelling rags-to-riches story is now taking a shot at the presidency

Karlo Nograles

Cabinet Secretary, Republic of the Philippines

Karlo Nograles actively serves the nation as both Cabinet Secretary and the acting spokesperson of President Rodrigo Duterte while also holding the co-chair position of the Inter-Agency Task Force on Emerging Infectious Diseases.

Mary Grace Natividad Sonora Poe-Llamanzares

Senator, Republic of the Philippines

Mary Grace Natividad Sonora Poe-Llamanzares could have chosen a much simpler life away from politics. But instead, she chose to be a public servant to continue where her late presidential aspirant father, Fernando Poe Jnr, left off.

Maria Ressa

Journalist, CEO, co-founder, Rappler

The Nobel Prize winner was also honoured by UNESCO for her courage in upholding freedom of speech

Leni Robredo

Founder, Angat Buhay Foundation

The former vice president of the Philippines continues to inspire through leadership

Michael Odylon "Mikee" Lagman Romero

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Philippines, House of Representatives of the Philippines; Global900, Inc; Philippine Basketball Association (PBA)

Michael Odylon "Mikee" Lagman Romero wears many hats. He is a politician, businessman, and a sports leader in one. When he is off his government duties, he spends his time on entrepreneurial stints that collectively made him one of the Philippines’ wealthiest lawmakers.

Martin Romualdez

Representative,Leyte 1st District, Republic of the Philippines

This lawyer and politician is the 28th Speaker of the House of Representatives

Berna Romulo-Puyat

Secretary, Department of Tourism

Secretary of Tourism Berna Romulo Puyat is a beacon of safe and sustainable tourism despite the pandemic

Maria Rosario Singh-Vergeire

Undersecretary, Department of Health

DOH's spokesperson's steady presence calmed a panicky nation amid the Covid-19 chaos

Vico Sotto

Mayor, City of Pasig

His youthful leadership in public service and governance has drawn millions of admirers

Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle

Cardinal Prefect, Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples

The cardinal illuminates a new path for the Catholic Church

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