MANILA, Philippines - Plantersbank chairman and president Ambassador Jesus P. Tambunting was named Entrepreneur of the Year Philippines 2009 during the awards banquet held recently at the Makati Shangri-la Hotel.
Tambunting was recognized for his efforts in advancing the interest of small and medium entrepreneurs, committing himself and Plantersbank to focus on financing and helping SMEs grow earning for him the title “entrepreneur for entrepreneurs”.
He was also presented with the Master Entrepreneur Award for his sound management practices in key areas of the bank.
SGV Foundation chairman and president David L. Balangue congratulated Tambunting and wished him all the best as he represents the country in Monte Carlo. “Each year, we find entrepreneurs with compelling success stories, Ambassador Tambunting is no exception – his commitment to enable and empower SMEs, combined with his excellent management and diplomatic skills, have made Plantersbank the success that it is today.
Ambassador Tambunting chose to focus on a less popular segment of the banking industry and then transform Plantersbank into one of the most successful development banks in the world. This is the realization of his vision and evidence of his passionate advocacy for entrepreneurship. We are certain that he will represent the country exceptionally well in Monaco,” Balangue said.
The Entrepreneur of the Year is a program founded and produced globally by Ernst and Young and is the world’s most prestigious business award for entrepreneurs, in the Philippines, the SGV Foundation established the Entrepreneur of the Year in 2003.