#HRExcellenceAwards
Gala Dinner: 6 August 2026
Venue: Grand Hyatt Manila
Address: 8th Avenue, corner 35th St, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig, 1635 Metro Manila, Philippines
Dress Code: Around the World*
*Dress in elegant formal or black-tie attire, elevated with thoughtful styling or accessories that reflect any country (or your favourite destination) in the world. This could be expressed through subtle cultural references such as colours, textures, patterns, or statement accessories that hint at national identity, heritage, or iconic style elements. The overall look should remain polished and gala-appropriate, blending global inspiration with the sophistication expected at an HR Excellence Awards formal dinner.
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A journey through #HRExcellenceAwards
Honouring the best-in class HR teams, and individuals, for their spectacular work executed across the entire HR function, the awards show aims to bring together talented HR professionals as one force to champion the way forward.
This is also the region’s only HR awards that is peer-reviewed by a jury of esteemed HR practitioners.
This year we will dive deeper into the quality of work put forth to the esteemed jury and narrow down Philippines’ most commendable teams – so start preparing your entries early!
2026 Panel of judges
Rose Ann M. Lera
Senior Vice President for Human Resources and Compliance
Andrew C. Aguirre
Senior HR Business Partner
AJ Dela Fuente
AVP – HR Organisation Development
Araneta City
Aileen Janice Alfonso Rosadio
Country Head of Human Resources
Joan Tenosa
Head of Human Resources
Annie Caw
Chief Human Resources Officer
Ben Marasigan
Vice President, Human Capital Group
Fabi Cariño
Head of People, Culture, and Operations
Neulfred Paul Torres
HRBP ASEAN – T&I, Head of HR Philippines
Johanna Jacob
Chief People Officer
Jeanette Reabad
Senior Director, Talent Development and HR AI Enablement
Emilyn F. Doria
HR Director, Asia Region
Marinela “Yeyette” Cochon
Director of Strategic Rewards and People Enablement
Darwin D. Cruz
Head - Talent Acquisition & Resourcing
Meralco Industrial Engineering Services Corporation (MIESCOR)
April Esther Valencia
Country People Lead
Laura Memoza "Mimi" Santillano
HR Head
Josefina Cruz
Vice President, Human Resources
Damaris "D" Parra
Vice President for Human Resources and Organisation Development
The Medical City Clinic
Michelle A. Catilo
Human Resources Department Head
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