URC named among Philippines top employer brands

MANILA, Philippines — Gokongwei-led food and beverage company Universal Robina Corp. (URC) has been named among the top employer brands in the country, underscoring its continuing efforts to build a workplace where employees are empowered to grow, lead and contribute to the business’ long-term success.

URC has been recognized at the Philippines’ Best Employer Brand Awards 2026 for its workplace culture and employee development programs.

The award, presented by the Employer Branding Institute and the World HRD Congress, recognizes organizations that have built strong employer brands through people practices, employee development and workplace culture.

URC said the recognition reflects the company’s commitment to investing in its workforce through its employer value proposition, which focuses on creating opportunities for employees to learn, lead and advance throughout their careers.

“Receiving this honor underscores a fundamental truth at URC: our sustained business success is entirely powered by our people,” URC president and CEO Irwin Lee said.

“By continuously investing in leadership development and next-generation talent, we are building a highly agile, future-ready organization,” he said.

URC is one of the Philippines’ largest food and beverage companies, pro ducing iconic brands such as Great Taste, C2 Cool & Clean, Piattos, Maxx candy and Cream-O cookies.