The American Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (AmCham Philippines), in partnership with the US Embassy in the Philippines, successfully concluded the 2nd AmCham Corporate Social Impact (CSI) Awards on Nov. 19 at the Makati Diamond Residences. The program honored exemplary CSR initiatives led by member companies that contribute to sustainable, inclusive, and community-centered development across the Philippines.
Focused on recognizing non-US-headquartered companies, this cycle highlighted diverse organizations advancing positive social impact across six award categories — ranging from education and environmental stewardship to livelihood development and healthcare equity.
In her keynote remarks, US Ambassador to the Philippines, Her Excellency MaryKay Carlson, commended the honorees for their commitment to purpose-driven leadership: “You are demonstrating what it means to lead with a purpose. Together, we can advance the vision of prosperity that is inclusive, sustainable, and full of opportunity for Americans, for Filipinos, and for all of our partners.”
AmCham Philippines President Sara Murphy, in her welcome message, also expressed appreciation for the strong engagement of the chamber’s members, emphasizing, “Together, we’ve continued to uphold our mission of being the voice of business in the Philippines while strengthening our ties with both the public and private sectors.”
Department of Trade and Industry Undersecretary Ceferino Rodolfo likewise addressed the audience, reinforcing the government’s support for corporate efforts that strengthen industries, empower communities, and contribute to national development.
Senior AmCham leaders, including Executive Director Ebb Hinchliffe, joined industry representatives, partners, and program finalists in celebrating the outstanding contributions of this year’s honorees.
The evening’s highest honor, the Impact Excellence Award, was presented to Pilmico Foods Corporation for Project Silk, an inclusive business program that empowers yellow corn farmers and builds more resilient agricultural communities. Project Silk was selected as the overall winner from all Gold Awardees across the second cycle and the first cycle held in May, reflecting its transformative impact, scalability, and strong community engagement.
Category Winners
Education & Future Workforce
Gold: Nezda Technologies, Inc. — Nezda FEES (Free Education for Eligible Students)
Silver: Frontier Tower Associates Philippines, Inc. — Frontier Towers Scholarship Program
Bronze: Quezon Power (Philippines), Limited Co. & San Buenaventura Power Ltd. Co. — Technical–Vocational Scholarship Program
MSME Awardee: Hamlin-Iturralde Corp. (TeamAsia) — My Dream in a Shoebox
Environmental Sustainability & Resource Efficiency
Gold: Aboitiz Power Corp. (Therma Visayas) — Carbon Sink Management Program (CSMP)
Silver: Converge ICT Solutions, Inc. — Countdown to Zero Waste
Silver: Reckitt — Mortein Anti-Dengue Campaign with Makati LGU
Bronze: Quezon Power & SBPL — Mangrove Reforestation Program
MSME Awardee: Raslag Corp. — Agricultural Photovoltaics (AgriPV) Project 2025
Economic Empowerment & Livelihood Development
Gold: Pilmico Foods Corp. — Project Silk
Silver: PMFTC — Project KainBigan (Food Support for Hunger Alleviation and Disaster Relief)
Bronze: Aboitiz Power Corp. — Skills Training Program
MSME Awardee: Science Park of the Philippines, Inc. — Kaagapay sa Hanapbuhay
Healthcare Equity & Support
Gold: BDO Unibank, Inc. — Rural Health Unit Rehabilitation
Silver: Reckitt — #ComeTogether: Empowering Youth Through Inclusive Sex Education
Bronze: AstraZeneca Philippines — Young Health Programme
Disaster Response & Emergency Relief
Gold: GMA Network, Inc. — Operation Bayanihan
Silver: BDO Unibank, Inc. — Relief and Disaster Response
Bronze: Reckitt — Lysol Disinfect to Protect Mission
MSME Awardee: Clark International Airport Corp. — Relief Aid Mission: Bangon Batangas
Community Impact & Civic Engagement
Gold: Thomson Reuters — Duyan Foundation Outreach event and partnership with children living with HIV
Silver: Pilmico Foods Corp. — Adopt-A-City Program
Bronze: Vena Energy — Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH)
SME: Gerodias Suchianco Estrella Law Firm — Kaanib sa Misyon (Partners in Mission)
The finalists were evaluated by an esteemed independent panel of judges composed of Ma. Corazon Halili-Dichosa, Executive Director of the Board of Investments; Paul Taylor, Senior Commercial Officer of the US Embassy in the Philippines; and Ruy Moreno, President of the Philippine Quality Awards Foundation. The panel assessed each entry based on a comprehensive set of criteria, including Impact, Sustainability, Innovation, Scalability and Replicability, Community Engagement, Strategic Alignment, and Communications and Outreach. To ensure impartiality and fairness, AmCham Philippines was not involved in the judging process in any capacity.
A Continuing Commitment to Corporate Social Impact
The AmCham CSI Awards will continue as a yearly flagship program, with the next cycle once again welcoming entries from both American and non-American member companies. This annual recognition aims to inspire more organizations to pursue impactful, scalable, and community-driven programs that contribute to national progress.
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