Creating the new heroes of entrepreneurship
MANILA, Philippines - Manila’s most influential flocked to the Midtown Wing of Robinsons Place Manila last June 12 in celebration and commemoration of the 114th Philippine Independence day to view the 20 unique portraits of the Gold Brands’ Modern Day Heroes from the Gold Brands Volume 1 edition book, a veritable who’s who of Philippine industry and society. Portraits exhibited were 2009 CNN Hero of the Year Efren Peñaflorida Jr., Let’s Face It top lady Teresita Manganti, Jolliant Food Noemi Dominguez, Malunggay King Peter Petisme, skincare experts Nino Bautsita and Red Gatus, Seair’s Patrick Tan, Lord of Scents Joel Cruz, furniture magnate Georgina Llamanzares, businessman Lawrence Arabia, Playpoint’s Von Azagra, Sitsirya Sari-Sari’s Eufracio and Era Ocampo, Pampangga’s Pride Gil and Gilbert Navarro, socialites Grace Co and Grace Garcia, restaurateur Heidi Ng, and Naomo Jewelry’ Joel Paguio, to name a few.
The Portraits exhibited last June 12 to 14 is part of the Gold Brands Volume 1 edition that will be launched later this year. The photo exhibit-tribute of Gold Brand Heroes was carefully handpicked for their passion and dedication to their respective businesses, as they create brands and jobs that greatly contribute to the nation’s economic growth. During the photo exhibit event, the 14 modern-day heroes were also cited as Gold Brand Heroes of the Year by the Gold Brands Council Philippines founded by Apolinar Zari.
