For his distinguished and significant contributions to the field of accountancy, enhancing the profession by incorporating non-traditional skills like forensic accounting, risk management, and governance auditing. He authored two key books, highlighting the importance of CPAs in organizational success. His achievements have earned him numerous awards, including recognition as one of the top 100 notable CPAs. He is a recipient of the Parangal San Mateo award 2025 and the 2022 PICPA honorary lifetime member award, among others. Leo's expertise has been featured in a Malaysian business magazine, and he remains actively involved in several professional organizations, showcasing his dedication to the advancement of the accounting profession.

For his significant contributions to customs brokerage in the Philippines, particularly through policy reforms and industry collaboration. With nearly two decades of leadership, he has served as national executive director of the Philippine chamber of customs brokers (PCCBI) and represented the Philippines at various international summits. His career in multinational companies focuses on enhancing efficiencies in international trade and customs administration. Notably, he has received awards from the world customs organization and the PFPA, among others, emphasizing his dedication to the field.

For her significant contributions in guidance and counseling, psychology, and education over 17 years, serving as the director of the counseling and psychological wellness center and as a professor at the university of Batangas. She is also a clinician at lighter loads wellness center and founded the Giya clinic, focusing on accessible mental health services in Batangas. Her initiatives include training non-licensed counselors, providing scholarships for persons with disabilities and indigenous students, and honoring registered guidance counselors. She has held leadership roles in various organizations, receiving several awards for her vision and leadership. Balancing her professional commitments, she values her family and believes in self-care, stating, “you cannot pour from an empty cup.”

For her exceptional contributions to the field of librarianship, particularly in transforming the Baguio city public library into a vibrant community resource focused on lifelong learning and engagement. She implemented various programs in reading, media literacy, creative arts, and local heritage preservation, while also supporting barangay reading centers and advocating for the BCPL modernization ordinance. Her efforts have been recognized with several awards, including the 2025 outstanding woman leader of Baguio city and multiple accolades for excellence in librarianship. Additionally, she actively participates in professional associations, further underscoring her commitment to the profession.

For his distinguished contributions as a professional educator dedicated to improving education in Masbate. His leadership as a school principal led to the launch of the sage initiative, engaging stakeholders to implement impactful projects such as the school electrification program and project Pagasa to enhance school infrastructure. His commitment to community development is reflected in his various awards, including the 2020 national outstanding public officials and employees award and the most inspiring teacher of the Republic of the Philippines 2023. Additionally, he is actively involved in numerous professional organizations, showcasing his dedication to the education sector.

For his significant contributions to the field of psychology, including volunteer work with the Philippine foundation for the rehabilitation of the disabled and various community rehabilitation centers. Their leadership roles at de la salle university include serving as the former chair of the department of psychology and associate dean of the college of liberal arts, and currently as the inaugural director of the student success center, promoting inclusive education. Additionally, as a former president of the psychological association of the Philippines, they contributed to the profession's growth by establishing special interest groups and regional chapters, as well as advocating for ethics revisions and amendments to the Philippine psychology law. Their dedication underscores an outstanding career in psychology.

He has over thirty years of leadership in the Philippine real estate industry. As a licensed broker under the RESA law and co-founder of havitas developments, he has enhanced industry standards and advocates for responsible practices. He teaches in the executive program in real estate management at the college of St. Benilde and holds key positions in various organizations, representing the Philippines globally. He empowers overseas Filipinos as investors and promotes real estate as a wealth-building tool, focusing on strategies for positive cash flow and long-term growth.

For her impactful contributions to social work, notably through the Ayta scholarship program, which trained five Ayta professionals as the first Ayta social workers in region 3. She is recognized as a court annexed mediator by the supreme court of the Philippines and has created resources for social workers. Her leadership roles include co-chair of the RDC3 and professorial lecturer in social work. Her achievements include the global award for most influential woman (2022), the most outstanding Kapampangan award (2024), and the PASWI outstanding social worker of the Philippines. She is also a resource speaker and trainer, demonstrating her commitment to the field.

For his distinguished contribution in the field of agricultural and biosystems engineering. He is recognized for his significant contributions to Agri-fisheries mechanization technologies, leading to multiple patents and published research. He holds key leadership roles, including vice-chair of the AFMECHRDEN and director of the center for Agri-fisheries and biosystems mechanization at UPLB. Engr. Pangan has received numerous recognitions, including outstanding professional and best technical paper awards, and his innovations, such as the seaweed dryer, have been honored at national inventors’ week. An active member of the Philippine society of agricultural and biosystems engineers since 1985, he has held various leadership positions, significantly contributing to the organization's success and financial health. His dedication and expertise highlight his professionalism and impact in the field.

For her distinguished contributions to chemical engineering, marked by three decades of service at the USC school of engineering, including roles as faculty member, professor, and dean. She founded the first mango waste biorefinery globally and conducted pioneering research in sustainable energy, circular economy, and climate change. Her accolades include multiple awards, such as the Wipo gold medal and recognition as an independent consultant for un agencies. Additionally, she is an active member of several professional organizations, reflecting her dedication and excellence in the field.

For his distinguished contribution in the field of civil engineering, he is currently serving as undersecretary for regional operations, managing infrastructure projects in the Visayas and Mindanao. He was the DPWH-NCR regional director, leading the construction of quarantine facilities. As the national president of the Philippine institute of civil engineers (PICE), he oversaw the NAIA expressway project, which won the 2022 outstanding civil engineering achievement award. He has received several recognitions, including the most outstanding alumni award from holy angel university in 2022 and the engineering excellence award in government service in 2023. He is an ASEAN engineer and a former national president of PICE.

Engr. Fritzelou Arriate is a seasoned professional electrical engineer with 30 years of experience. He graduated with honors from the university of Mindanao and began his career as a part-time instructor before moving into project construction and management. He founded F. Arriate Engineering Services (FAES), gaining recognition in the electrical construction industry for his work on significant projects for top companies like Pilipinas shell and SM holdings. In 2023, he was awarded the title of most outstanding professional electrical engineer by the institute of integrated electrical engineers of the Philippines (IIEE). Engr. Arriate is also an active leader within IIEE, having served in various roles, including regional governor, and is committed to promoting professional development in the engineering field.

Dr. Mishell Lawas is recognized for her significant contributions to electronics engineering and her leadership in academia and advocacy for engineering excellence. Her pioneering work in sensor fusion, avionics integration, and the development of Arduino-based technologies showcases her innovation and commitment to nation-building through science and technology. Engr. Lawas has received numerous prestigious awards, including the most outstanding electronics engineer of 2024 and the honorary fellow of the ASEAN federation of engineering organizations. As the former national president of the institute of electronics engineers of the Philippines, she has significantly elevated the profession on local, national, and ASEAN levels, leaving a legacy of ethical leadership and advancing the Philippine engineering presence globally.

Engr. Blanco is a distinguished figure in geodetic engineering, recognized for his significant contributions in remote sensing and geographic information systems. He has actively mentored future engineers, led geospatial initiatives at the university of the Philippines and the Philippine space agency, and promoted interdisciplinary research for sustainable development. His competence and excellence have earned him multiple awards, including most outstanding engineering professor and researcher. As a resource expert for various government and international organizations, he has greatly influenced the field. Serving as a full professor, dr. Blanco continues to enhance geospatial science and engineering education and practice in the Philippines.

Engr. Malagapo is a highly accomplished engineer who started his career in the cement industry and excelled in design, cost engineering, and project management for major infrastructure projects. He gained experience at Bechtel corporation on significant refinery projects and later served as vice president for international contracts at Niagara international construction corporation. For over twenty years, he played a key role at the Saudi electricity company, leading operations at the 2,400 MW Ghazlan power plant. A lifetime member and leader of PSME, he has received several prestigious awards and continues to mentor engineers pursuing advanced degrees. He holds eight doctorates and four master’s degrees, demonstrating his technical expertise and commitment to inspiring future engineers.

For her significant contributions to metallurgical engineering, including four years on the board of directors of the society of metallurgical engineering and chairing two conferences. They have received various awards and recognition, including funding for two projects worth 5 million and one worth 14 million from DOST-PCIEERD. Additionally, they participated in the UK-DEFRA BIO+MINE project in collaboration with de la salle university. Their dedication to the society of metallurgical engineers of the Philippines reflects their exemplary career.

Engr. Oligo is a prominent sanitary engineer specializing in wastewater engineering and drainage sewerage systems, currently a senior drainage engineer at the public works authority (ASHGHAL) and ASCO consulting engineers. He leads infrastructure projects in Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the Philippines and is a visiting professor at St. Paul university Philippines. He established a sanitary engineering degree program for working engineers in the middle east and the Philippines. His accolades include the top global Filipino engineers award (2024 and 2025) and the distinction award at the 10th PFPA excellence awards. He has also served as the founding president of PSSE-middle east and north Africa and president of PICE Qatar.

Dr. Jocelyn tan is an orthodontist with over 40 years of experience, including 31 years in Makati and Alabang. She is a fellow of the association of Philippine orthodontists and the world federation of orthodontists, recognized as a top doctor in 2024 and a certified Invisalign provider. She has taught at the UP college of dentistry, was editor-in-chief of the Philippine dental association journal, and is involved in public oral health initiatives. As president & CEO of Smile Pilipinas and a former rotary district governor, she leads community oral health programs. She will serve again as president of the Association of Philippine orthodontists from 2026 to 2028, showcasing her commitment to the field.

A distinguished midwife with 31 years of experience in Mt. Province has significantly impacted health care in remote areas. Notable achievements include securing an $80,927 Japanese grant for the palitud barangay health station and birthing clinic, completed in March 2023. Her dedication has earned her numerous awards, including outstanding midwife of the cordillera (2025) and outstanding midwife of mountain province (2014). She is also an active member of the Integrated Midwives Association of the Philippines.

Dr. Imelda Mateo is a distinguished physician and public health leader with nearly 30 years in medical education and clinical service. She has held key positions at Amang Rodriguez Memorial Medical Center, including chairman of the internal medicine department and chair of the PCP residency training committee. As president of the Philippine college of chest physicians (2022-2023) and the PCP board of regents (president from June 2024 to May 2025), she significantly contributed to the field. Additionally, she is a visiting consultant at the lung center of the Philippines and has received numerous awards, including the Dr. Jose P. Rizal Memorial Award (2021) and the most outstanding Filipino physician award (2022).

For his significant contributions to medical technology, particularly in career progression and specialization for medical technologists. He led the COVID-19 response program “caring for the carers” and played a key role in modernizing systems and amending the medical technology law. As the founder and chief medical technologist of Prolab Diagnostics Co., he has collaborated with government agencies and professional organizations. His numerous awards include the PFPA distinction award and the CHED distinguished service award. He has served as the 16th national president of the Philippine association of medical technologists and is the current national president of the Biorisk association of the Philippines, reflecting his dedication and professionalism.

Dr. Jeremiah Torrico is the first Filipino nutritionist-dietitian trained in pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology, and nutrition. He integrates pediatrics and nutrition in his clinical practice to enhance pediatric health through public service and global engagement. He has received multiple awards, including the 2023 most outstanding nutritionist-dietitian by NDAP, the international young endoscopist award, and the aspen global parenteral nutrition fellowship award. His active involvement in professional organizations like NDAP and PPS underscores his outstanding career in nutrition and dietetics.

She has made significant contributions to developmental and behavioral optometry, demonstrated by her completion of a neuro-rehabilitation course at Harvard medical school and her postgraduate residency at the vision science institute. She has served as president of both the Philippine academy in behavioral optometry and vision therapy Philippines, showcasing her commitment to the field. Her achievements include winning first place in the oral presentation competition at the 3rd ASIA optometric congress and receiving the distinction award in private/specialized practice in optometry from the Philippine federation of professional associations. Additionally, she is an active member of several professional bodies, where she contributes to advancing optometric practice and mentoring.

Her significant contributions to the field of pharmacy include her involvement in key initiatives, such as the passage of important pharmacy legislation, the development of practice standards and training programs, and her role in integrating immunization into pharmacists' functions. Her commitment to community support during natural disasters is also noted. Her professional excellence is underscored by numerous awards, including the fellowship in pharmacy, multiple lifetime achievement awards, and various recognitions for leadership and community service. Additionally, her active membership in several professional organizations reflects her dedication to the pharmaceutical field.

For her significant contributions to nursing practice, particularly as a nurse educator, administrator, researcher, and academic leader. She is recognized for mentoring faculty and students in clinical nursing, enhancing quality nursing education through her research and participation in professional organizations. Her efforts have elevated nursing standards in the Philippines, earning her numerous awards for leadership, academic excellence, and dedication to community development.

For his significant contributions to physical therapy as an academic staff member at the University of Santo Tomas college of rehabilitation sciences, where he trains future physical therapists. As an officer of the Philippine physical therapy association, he revised the code of ethics and created a query and complaint system. He served as the intellectual property officer at the university, promoting innovation among physical therapists and contributing to national health agendas and research ethics. His accolades include the best teacher in the applied sciences, the St. Antoninus of Florence award in 2005, and recognition as outstanding faculty and an intellectual property champion. He is also a member of the Philippine physical therapy association and the bioethics society of the Philippines.

She is a highly accomplished healthcare professional with dual licensure in radiologic technology and nursing in the Philippines and the U.S. with over 20 years of experience in clinical, academic, and police medical settings, she has excelled in public health leadership and community engagement, including anti-drug education initiatives. Her accolades include 34 medalya ng papuri and the Dr. Jose Rizal excellence award. A dedicated member of various professional organizations, she demonstrates a strong commitment to integrity, service, and national welfare.

He has significantly contributed to respiratory therapy by establishing the polysomnography unit at perpetual help medical center–biñan, improving service accessibility. He founded the Southern Luzon Chapter of the Association of Respiratory Care Practitioners–Philippines and serves as a resource speaker and academic leader. His research on faculty satisfaction and leadership styles has earned him several awards, including outstanding teacher at the university of perpetual help–Dr. Jose G. Tamayo medical university, placed third in the 2023 ARCPP researcher paper competition in Saudi Arabia. His leadership roles include serving on the university's research ethics committee and being president of various associations, highlighting his commitment to his profession and community.

He has made distinguished contributions to the field of speech-language pathology, particularly by leading significant revisions of educational programs at the university of the Philippines manila. His work emphasizes evidence-based practices aimed at enhancing allied health education and improving career prospects in the Philippines. He has received numerous awards in recognition of his commitment to quality education, teaching excellence, and service. Furthermore, he has conducted impactful research on language development in Filipino children and established the USAP tayo! Consultation service. He has organized over 70 educational and public service activities and has held various leadership roles in professional organizations, demonstrating his dedication to the field and to national service.

Dr. Theresa Mundita Sison-Lim has over 30 years of experience in veterinary medicine and serves as the executive director of the ASEAN CENTRE for biodiversity, focusing on biodiversity and health collaboration in Southeast Asia. She previously directed the Philippines’ biodiversity management bureau, leading wildlife conservation and hosting the CMS cop12 conference. Dr. Lim is recognized for her work in one health, wildlife health, and disease surveillance, earning accolades such as outstanding veterinarian in government service (2025) and most outstanding veterinarian in wildlife practice (2003). She is a member of the Philippine veterinary medical association and a fellow of the Philippine college of veterinary public health.

Dr. Orden is a prominent figure in animal science, serving as a university professor at the college of agriculture and a former president of Central Luzon state university (CLSU). He initiated the technology village program to foster Agri-preneurship among community enterprises and created the Kamalig S&T agritourism site for technology dissemination. His accolades include the best research paper award in 2019 and the Pantas award for outstanding research administrator in 2023. With over 500 citations, he ranks as the 7th most cited faculty researcher at CLSU and is actively involved in various professional organizations in his field.

For his significant contributions to architecture as a planner, conservation architect, health facility designer, architectural historian, author, educator, and amateur archaeologist. He has been involved in the technical working group for the new architects law of 2004 and advocated for the nomination of national artists in architecture. As the author of notable architecture books, he serves as the deputy director of UAP Sentro ng Arkitekturang Pilipino and participates in NCCA committees. His achievements include multiple awards from the united architects of the Philippines, the outstanding Manilan award, and recognition from the Italian embassy. His commitment to organizations like the Philippine institute of architects and the national commission for culture and the arts is also emphasized.

Dr. Migo is a prominent chemist known for her work in Agro-recycling systems that promote sustainability in the sugar industry. She has contributed to the Philippine national standards for soil amendments and wastewater reuse and has served as a technical assessor for ISO:2017 laboratory accreditation. Her project on protecting livelihood, human, and ecosystem health in the Philippines focuses on community remediation and river monitoring, resulting in reduced toxic exposure. Dr. Migo's achievements have earned her several awards, including UP Scientist I and the outstanding senior faculty award, and she is actively engaged in multiple scientific organizations.

Maria Benita Ochoa-Regala, an accomplished architect and environmental planner. With over 39 years of experience, she has greatly impacted housing, urban development, and environmental planning in the Philippines. A University of Santo Tomas graduate with advanced degrees, she served as group manager at the national housing authority, leading projects for inclusive and sustainable communities. In addition to her government work, she is a senior lecturer at the university of the Philippines and actively mentors students while holding leadership roles in professional organizations. Her commitment to public service has significantly influenced urban development in the country.

For her exemplary service and distinguished contribution in food science and technology, having served as a professor and later as professor emeritus. Her experience includes consulting in the industry, a role as VP for R&D at a food company (2007-2010), and serving as director of DOST-ITDI (2015-2017). She represented the ASEAN sub-committee on food science and technology (2015-2019) and was a FAO consultant at the 63rd JECFA meeting in 2004. Her accolades include the 2017 Gregoria Y. Zara award and the Julian Banzon medal for outstanding research, and she is recognized in top world scientist rankings and the Alper-Doger scientific index. She is actively involved in several professional organizations related to her field.

He has made significant contributions to geology, particularly in researching geological and tectonic settings in the Philippines, exploring ore deposits, and rehabilitating abandoned mines using bioremediation. As a mentor, he has impacted geologists and students, presenting his findings at various scientific forums and earning several awards, including the PFPA distinction award 2025 for his work on hyperaccumulator plants. He holds leadership positions such as chairperson of the CHED technical committee for geology, chairperson of the Ateneo Department of Environmental Science, and president of the geological society of the Philippines. His active participation in the geological convention and continuing professional development program underscores his commitment to the field.

For his significant contributions to interior design and academia, he excelled in various roles, including practitioner, teacher, administrator, writer, editor-in-chief, stylist, and TV host for interior design shows. His commitment to the profession is evident through his competence, excellence, and impressive record, earning him numerous awards such as academic merit, ma interior design, and store designer of the year. As a member of PIID, CIDE, and the PSID alumni association, and currently serving as head of the ministry of the word at the national shrine of the sacred heart, his dedication to both his profession and community showcases his outstanding career.

She has made significant contributions to landscape architecture in the Philippines through leadership, teaching, research, and community engagement. She had held important positions, such as the head of the national committee on architecture and the allied arts, and had consulted for government agencies. Her accolades include awards for research and mentoring in international competitions. As a member of the Philippine association of landscape architects, they launched the PALA-NCCA Luntiang Pook project to improve public spaces and food security. She also serve as the honorary secretary of IFLA - ASIA pacific region, promoting mentorship and landscape activism.

For his over 13 years of master plumbing experience in the middle east, notably in Saudi Arabia and Egypt. He holds the Guinness world record for the "longest pulled underwater power cable" and has constructed eight underwater HDPE pipelines. In 2024, he received the 11th PFPA distinction award and the outstanding migrant worker award. He is a licensed civil engineer and registered master plumber, actively involved in leadership roles within the national master plumbers association of the Philippines and the Philippine institute of civil engineers in Saudi Arabia, as well as being a member of the Philippine institute of environmental planners and the ASEAN federation of engineering organizations.