Charo named Outstanding Paulinian alumna

MANILA, Philippines - ABS-CBN president and (CEO) Charo Santos-Concio was recently conferred the Fleur-de-lis Award, the highest honor given to outstanding graduates of St. Paul University Manila.

According to St. Paul University Manila president Sr. Ma. Evangeline Anastacio, Charo was cited for her outstanding achievements in the field of television and unwavering loyalty to her alma mater.

“Charo is a true inspiration to the Paulinian community because of her exemplary achievement in her field and her commitment to uplift the human spirit through the creation of meaningful dramas and public service programs on television,” said Anastacio about Charo, who graduated with a degree in communication arts cum laude from St. Paul University Manila in 1976.

Charo said her love for and fascination with media started even when she was a girl. And while studying at St. Paul, she worked part-time as a voice talent and a host of a noontime show in a radio station.

Prior to her Fleur-de-lis Award, Charo bagged three international honors in 2014 for her outstanding leadership and accomplishments as the president and CEO of ABS-CBN.