Ayala Land makes its mark at HR Excellence Awards 2026, Philippines

Our heartiest congratulations also go out to Meralco and Genpact for their incredible achievements!

Ayala Land took home the title win at the HR Excellence Awards 2026, Philippines, alongside six gold, two silver, and one bronze trophy.

The achievement capped an evening celebrating the Philippines' most forward-thinking organisations, as the fifth edition of the Awards honoured excellence across 38 categories at the Grand Hyatt Manila on 6 August 2026 (Thursday).

This year's ceremony also marked the debut of a new category – Excellence in Performance Management Evolution, recognising organisations that are reimagining performance management for today's workplace.

From talent acquisition and employee engagement to leadership development and talent retention, this year's winners demonstrated how strategic HR initiatives can deliver meaningful outcomes for both people and business. Their achievements continue to raise the bar for people management excellence in the Philippines.

In no particular order, congratulations to the organisations recognised across the following categories:

Overall HREA Winner: Ayala Land

Excellence in Addressing Urban Workforce Challenges
• Gold: Chinabank
• Silver: Foundever Philippines Corporation
• Bronze: Globe Telecom

Excellence in Business Transformation
• Gold: Universal Robina Corporation
• Silver: Maxicare Group
• Bronze: Asian Hospital and Medical Center

Excellence in Graduate Recruitment and Development
• Gold: CIMB Bank Philippines
• Silver: FUJIFILM Business Innovation Philippines Corp
• Bronze: Bronze

Excellence in Workplace Culture
• Gold: InLife
• Silver: EastWest Ageas Insurance
• Bronze: Moder Solutions

>VIEW THE FULL LIST OF WINNERS<

Our gratitude goes out to our wonderful panel of judges, without whom the Awards would have been impossible. This year's panel was made up of senior HR professionals from across the Philippines – representing Bosch Philippines, CIMB Bank Philippines, Lazada Philippines, LG Electronics, and Maya Philippines and more, who dedicated their time, expertise, and thoughtful deliberation to each and every entry.

>MEET OUR PANEL OF JUDGES<

A heartfelt thank you to our esteemed judging panel for sharing their time, expertise, and valuable insights. To every organisation that participated, thank you for your innovation, dedication, and commitment to advancing the HR profession, making the HR Excellence Awards 2026 a truly memorable celebration.

Congratulations once again to all winners and finalists for raising the bar for HR excellence. We look forward to welcoming you back for another inspiring celebration at the HR Excellence Awards in 2027!