STAR columnist named Thought Leader of the Year in Asia Pacific

MANILA, Philippines — The prestigious Stevie Awards has recognized Ron Jabal as one of the eminent thought leaders in Asia Pacific.

He is the chairman and CEO of PageOne Group – a global - award winning network of agencies that services clients in Asia Pacific. He is also a regular business columnist in The Philippine STAR.

In an announcement, Asia Pacific Stevie Awards recognized Jabal with a Bronze award in the Thought Leader of the Year category which awards innovative achievements of individuals who have demonstrated excellence in thought leadership on behalf of themselves and/or their organizations.

He received excellent commendations from all the judges making him one of the select few that will be given the prestigious recognition of Thought Leader in Asia Pacific.

One of the judges praised him for showcasing excellence across academia, professional practice and digital innovation. “From pioneering crisis management strategies to spearheading digital transformation initiatives, his impact extends beyond PR into education and government communications. His accolades and achievements underscore his exceptional leadership in shaping the PR landscape, making him a trusted resource person and a driving force behind PageOne’s success as the most awarded PR agency in the Philippines,” the judge said.

Another judge said, “Clearly, Jabal, a distinguished figure in the field of public relations (PR) and reputation management in the Asia-Pacific region, has established himself as a trailblazer through his innovative approaches to PR, crisis management and digital transformation.

“I share this award with all my colleagues in PageOne Group. They are the real heroes that enable us to produce excellent work for our clients. I share this as well to my peers in the PR and reputation management industry in the Philippine and Asia Pacific for continuously challenging us to come up with campaigns that are not only worthy of awards but also meet objectives of both business and society. Rest assured that we will continue to use PR as a tool for social good,” Jabal said.