PRA names judges, auditor for 2024 OFR Awards

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Retailers Association (PRA) has named the judges and the official auditor for the highly anticipated 2024 Outstanding Filipino Retailers (OFR) Awards slated on Sept. 25 this year.

This prestigious event celebrates excellence in the retail industry, recognizing businesses that have made significant contributions to the growth and innovation of retail in the Philippines.

This year’s esteemed board of judges comprises influential leaders and experts from various sectors, each bringing a wealth of experience and knowledge to the evaluation process. They include Cynthia dela Cruz, chief trade industry development specialist at the Bureau of SME Development of the Department of Trade and Industry; PRA president Roberto Claudio Sr.; LVC-Asia Inc. president Luzviminda Carpio; Great Place to Work Philippines managing partner Antoniette Mendoza-Talosig; Springtime Design Ltd. managing director Chris Dingcong; The Manila Times president and COO Blanca Mercado; Centre Medicale Internationale outgoing insights director, brand finance and incoming president Gary De Ocampo; iRipple founder and MySuki founder and CEO Victor Javier; Global Compact Network vice chairperson Yayu Javier; NielsenIQ director Johan Hall; and Philippine Institute of Interior Designers president John Paolo Castro.

The OFR Awards also proudly announces PwC Philippines as the official auditor. PwC Philippines’ involvement ensures transparency and accuracy in the evaluation and verification of the award process, upholding the integrity of the OFR Awards.

The winners of the 2024 OFR Awards, along with the prestigious 2024 PRA President’s Award, will be announced during the OFR Awards Night, slated on September 25, 2024. This grand event will showcase the achievements and inspire the retail community with remarkable success stories.