TOFIL 2022 Awardees announced

Wazzup Pilipinas!?

The JCI Senate Philippines, JCISP-TOFIL Foundation, and the ANSA Foundation have just announced The Outstanding Filipino (TOFIL) Laureates for 2022. This year’s honorees were chosen from among dozens of candidates from across the country, and were selected after careful deliberation by a noted panel of judges in light of their exemplary and noteworthy contributions towards the upliftment of Philippine society.

This year’s laureates are:

Hans T. Sy (Business and Resilience) – As chair of SM Prime Holdings Executive Committee, Mr. Sy has played a pivotal role in developing Philippine mall culture even while steering the company towards green and sustainable architecture.

Dr. Ruben Villareal (Agricultural Science) – With work spanning over six decades, Dr. Villareal’s work has paved the way towards a better understanding and appreciation of plant sciences, particularly in the field of corn propagation. 

Dr. Persida Rueda Acosta (Justice and Law) – Having served as Chief Public Attorney since 2001, Dr. Acosta is noted for her contributions and innovations at the Public Attorney’s Office, particularly in her efforts to provide accessible and relevant services to underserved clients.

Engr. Mria Catalina Cabral (Government and Public Service) – In a career that has spanned close to 40 years, Engr. Cabral has made a name for herself as a public servant as well as an engineer. As Undersecretary for Planning and Service, she has spearheaded integrative and inclusive projects across various sectors.

Nemesio Miranda, Jr. (Visual Arts and Sculpture) – A renowned muralist and sculptor, Mr. Miranda has launched and participated in over 100 local and international exhibitions throughout his decades-long career. Known as “The Father of Imaginative Figurism,” he is also a respected advocate of local arts in his hometown of Angono, Rizal.

Established in 1988, the TOFIL Awards is presented annually to exemplary Filipino men and women over the age of 41. The prize was created with the aim to institutionalize public acknowledgement of exceptional Filipino individuals.