MANILA, Philippines - The search for the Entrepreneur Of The Year Philippines 2011 culminated with an awards banquet held at the Rizal Ballroom, Makati Shangri-la Hotel. The highly anticipated evening was welcomed by SGV & Co. Chairman and Managing partner, Vic Noel with a toast to the entrepreneurs. Following dinner was a performance by Asia’s premiere vocal harmony act, The Company. Opening the Awarding ceremonies was Chairman and President of Planters Development Bank and Entrepreneur of the Year Philippines 2009 Ambassador Jesus P. Tambunting. The Entrepreneur Of The Year was founded in the United States by professional services firm Ernst & Young in 1986 to recognize the achievements of the most successful and innovative entrepreneurs worldwide.