Business Icon MVP Honored with Tourism Enabler Award for Infrastructure

Manuel V. Pangilinan Receives Prestigious Tourism Recognition

The Manila Overseas Press Club (MOPC) has bestowed its 2025 Travel and Tourism Enabler Award upon Manuel V. Pangilinan (MVP), the distinguished chairman of Metro Pacific Investments Corporation (MPIC), PLDT, and Smart, acknowledging his transformative contributions to Philippine tourism infrastructure.

Infrastructure Development Impact

Pangilinan's visionary leadership has revolutionized the country's tourism landscape through strategic infrastructure investments. His companies' initiatives, particularly through critical infrastructure developments by MPIC subsidiaries including Meralco, Maynilad, and Metro Pacific Tollways, have significantly enhanced tourist accessibility and comfort.

Digital Connectivity Enhancement

Through PLDT-Smart's extensive network expansion, tourists can now enjoy seamless connectivity across destinations, supporting the growing trend of digital tourism. This advancement has particularly benefited remote tourist locations across the Philippines, enabling better communication and enhanced safety measures.

Award Ceremony Highlights

The prestigious Golden Bell of Excellence trophy was presented at a ceremony attended by First Lady Louise Araneta Marcos and Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco. Attorney Michael T. Toledo, MPIC head of Government Relations and Public Affairs, and Erickson Y. Manzano, president and CEO of Landco Pacific and LLV, accepted the award on MVP's behalf.