Recognition Corner

RCMFI Chairman Reggie Yu Represented the Philippine Paint Industry at the APIC Conference in Bangkok

RCManila Foundation Chairman Reggie Yu represented the Philippines as the chief delegate and President of the Philippine Paint and Coatings Association Inc. (formerly, Philippine Paints Manufacturers) at the Asian Paint Industry Council (APIC) Conference in Bangkok, Thailand. The event was attended by more than 100 esteemed industry leaders and practitioners from 12-member paint and coatings associations across Asia and Oceania. Chairman Yu presented the state of the Philippine paint industry, including the current challenges with regulatory agencies, emerging trends, and economic outlook.

The APIC was founded in 1995. It served as a vital forum for open dialogue and collaboration among members, fostering connection with World Coatings Council (WCC), a United Nations-listed NGO working tirelessly on global issues for the industry.

Dir. Teodoro Kalaw IV is First in the Philippines to be Awarded the Certificate in Risk Governance

Mrs. Beth Rivera-Valdez Appointed as New Assistant Secretary of DHSUD

Mrs. Beth Rivera-Valdez, wife of RCMer Rtn./Dr. Jason Valdez, was appointed as the new Assistant Secretary of the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD).

RCM Members Received Asian Heroes 2024 Awards

RCM members PE Raoul Creencia, DIS Anton Mauricio, and IPP Raffy Alunan received the Asian Heroes 2024 Awards on November 15, 2024. The Asian Heroes Awards 2024 is a prestigious event to honor individuals for their inspiring and impactful life stories. Through the Asian Heroes Awards, present-day champions and everyday heroes are recognized by elevating their stories and achievements. Featuring the life stories of 40 remarkable individuals in a coffee table book seeks to inspire a new breed of trailblazers, innovators, and visionaries. Among those honored were Chief Justice Alexander G. Gesmundo, GSIS President “Wick” Veloso, PCCI Chairman Emeritus Sergio Ortiz, Jr., and Philanthropist Alice Escudero.

Rtn. Jerry Agnes Speaks at Bengaluru Tech Summit

Rtn. Jerry Agnes (in the middle) was a speaker during the Bengaluru Tech Summit. Rtn. Agnes was hired as the CEO of CG SEMI Pvt Ltd. to set up a semiconductor company in Gujarat, India.