By PRA
[Manila, June 7, 2023] – The Outstanding Filipino Retailers (OFR) Awards, the esteemed recognition that celebrates exceptional retailers in the Philippines, is thrilled to unveil the distinguished Board of Judges for the 2023 OFR Awards Special Edition. This year’s panel of judges comprises prominent industry leaders and experts who meticulously evaluated the outstanding achievements and contributions of Filipino retailers.
The Board of Judges for the 2023 OFR Awards Special Edition includes:
- Hon. Alfredo E. Pascual – DTI Secretary
- Atty. Paul Santos – PRA Chairman
- Ms. Luzviminda Carpio – LVC-Asia Inc. President
- Mr. CJ Jesena – Shangri-La Plaza Corp. Project Leasing Consultant
- Ms. Blanca Mercado – The Manila Times President & COO
- Ms. Antoniette Mendoza-Talosig – Great Place To Work Philippines Managing Partner
- Mr. Patrick Cua – Nielsen IQ (Myanmar | Vietnam | Philippines) Managing Director
- Mr. Chris Dingcong – Springtime Design Founder & Creative Director
- Ms. Yayu Javier – Global Compact Network Philippines Vice Chairperson
The collective expertise and diverse perspectives of these judges ensure a thorough and impartial evaluation process for the nominees of the OFR Awards. Their wealth of knowledge and experience in the retail industry contributes significantly to identifying the most deserving recipients in various OFR categories.
In addition to the esteemed Board of Judges, the OFR Awards Special Edition is proud to announce that PwC Philippines is the official auditor. PwC Philippines, as a member firm of the globally recognized professional services network of PwC, upholds the highest standards of transparency and accuracy in the evaluation and verification of the OFR Awards process.
The OFR Awards Special Edition continues to set the standard for excellence in the retail industry by recognizing retailers who have excelled in areas such as pandemic resiliency, sustainability, and innovation. This year’s awards aim to celebrate those who have demonstrated exceptional adaptability and contributed significantly to their communities and the industry during the challenging period of the pandemic.
The winners of the 2023 OFR Awards, along with other prestigious recognitions, will be announced during the highly anticipated 2023 OFR Awards Night, scheduled for June 8, 2023, in Okada Manila. This grand event will showcase the achievements and inspire the retail community with remarkable success stories.
The 2023 Outstanding Filipino Retailers (OFR) Awards Special Edition is proud to have the generous support of its sponsors – (Platinum Sponsors) The SM Store, Wilcon Depot, CMG Retail, Ayala Malls (Gold Sponsor) Primer Group of Companies, Robinsons Malls (Silver Sponsor) Penshoppe (Media Partners) Businessworld, The Manila Times, Manila Bulletin.
About the Outstanding Filipino Retailers (OFR) Awards:
The Outstanding Filipino Retailers (OFR) Awards is an annual event that recognizes Filipino retailers who have exhibited exemplary performance, innovation, and best practices within the retail industry. Organized by the Philippine Retailers Association (PRA) in collaboration with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), the OFR Awards highlights the achievements and contributions of exceptional retailers in the Philippines.
