The Philippines’ most widely circulated Business and Lifestyle Magazine, Rising Tigers, once again shone a spotlight on leadership during a prestigious event at The Manila Hotel on October 23, 2023. This grand gathering unveiled the influential figures who will grace the magazine’s final issue of 2023, titled ‘Trailblazers and Innovators,’ in collaboration with Philippine Airlines.
Welcoming the guests with an address, Capt. Stanley Ng, President of Philippine Airlines, expressed gratitude for the opportunity to be part of this significant event. “We are grateful to be part of this momentous event of Rising Tigers Magazine, Philippine Airlines will continue to support the leaders of this country. Thank you for all for your hard work and dedication in nation building,” said Capt. Ng.
The Malaysian Ambassador, H.E. Dato Malik Abdul Melvin bin Anthony Castelino, also commended Rising Tigers and its board, led by Andrew Troy Nicolas, Grace Bondad Nicolas, and Andria Terese Nicolas, for recognizing the exceptional leaders. “The Malaysian Embassy will always be here to support Rising Tigers Magazine,” assured H.E. Dato Malik Abdul Melvin bin Anthony Castelino.

In their latest release, ‘Transformative Leadership,’ with Comelec Chairman George Erwin Garcia on the Front Cover and Philippine Airlines on the Back Cover, Rising Tigers Magazine emphasized the importance of transformative leadership. Chairman Garcia himself endorsed the leaders featured in the magazine, stating that the nation needs more individuals like them. He even added that if they ever ran for office, he would personally endorse them.
Andria Terese Nicolas, the Chief Marketing Officer of Rising Tigers Magazine, shared the publication’s goals and its commitment to innovation throughout the year. “You’re here now in the country’s biggest leadership stage of the most distributed magazine in the Philippines as trailblazers and innovators. We should understand the responsibility and power bestowed on us. The goal is to transform the Philippines into an innovation-driven economy,” said Andria Terese Nicolas, CMO of Rising Tigers Magazine.

The leaders gracing the December issue of Rising Tigers Magazine include Secretary Ivan Uy of DICT, Commissioner Romeo Lumagui Jr. of BIR, Jacques Christoph Blanellec of Jewelmer, Tim Yap of Yaparazzi Events, Cong. Eduardo Rama of Cebu 2nd District, Capt. Stanley Ng of Philippine Airlines, John Michael Hilton of Visum Ventures, Lito Villanueva of RCBC, Franco Pedregosa of Figtree, Actress Ara Mina, Actress Maricel Soriano, Lyn Hadjula Legarde of Alaska, Alan Cheah of Carsome, Ding Ventura of PLDT, and Wilma Galvante and Khalid Khusheed of AFNI.
The event also welcomed prominent figures such as Walther Buenavista, President of Shawarma Shack; Cynthia Mamon, President of Enchanted Kingdom; AJ Violago of Violago Group; Robert Laurel Yupangco of Yupangco Group; Ceasar Valejos, President of Net25; and Cong. Jun Lapada Jr.
Rising Tigers Magazine’s extensive readership, availability in National Bookstore branches, and presence in all Philippine Airlines Mabuhay Lounges highlight its unparalleled reach in the Philippines.
