Benjamin Magalong

Mayor, Baguio City

A transformative leader driving smart governance, anti-corruption reform and global recognition for Baguio City

Conchita Carpio-Morales

Lawyer, former ombudsman, former associate justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines

This resolute defender of the rule of lawcontinues to shape national conversations on integrity, accountability and democratic institutions

Ferdinand R Marcos Jr

President, Republic of the Philippines

The 17th president of the Philippines shapes domestic and foreign policies for the country

Flaviano “Flavie” Villanueva

Founder, Arnold Janssen Kalinga Center

A priest and human-rights advocate, he champions dignity for the homeless and the bereaved amid the Philippines’ drug-war fallout

Ino Manalo

Chairman, National Commission for Culture and the Arts

A cultural steward advancing heritage policy, global presence and future-ready preservation

Joy Belmonte

Mayor, Quezon City

The mayor driving inclusive, data-led governance in the country’s largest city

Leila de Lima

Representative, Mamamayang Liberal Party-list, Congress of the Philippines

A human rights champion whose fight for justice has become a symbol of resilience and rule-of-law advocacy

Loren Legarda

Senator, Republic of the Philippines

The multi-term senator is known for her extensive contributions to the promotion, preservation and deeper appreciation of Philippine arts and culture

Marie Louise “Liza” Araneta-Marcos

First lady, Republic of the Philippines

The First Lady of the Philippines is a champion of culture, education and civic engagements

Risa Hontiveros

Senator, Republic of the Philippines

The senator is a champion of social justice, women’s rights and LGBTQ+ protection

Sonny Angara

Secretary, Department of Education

Harvard-educated lawyer Sonny Angara is transforming Philippine education for the future

Vico Sotto

Mayor, Pasig City

Pasig’s reformist mayor reshaping governance with integrity and vision