Filipinos Shine on People Asia Magazine People of The Year 2012

Celebrates world-class Filipinos and their achievements, People Asia Magazinepresented its list of “People of the Year” awardees on Monday night, January 28 at the Grand Ballroom of the Dusit Thani Manila. Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile was awarded, LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD.

The event was hosted by Philippine STAR columnist Johnny Litton and model and best-selling author Bianca Valerio.

PEOPLE OF THE YEAR Awardees:

Grammy award-winning Musician and Education advocate: Apl.de.ap
Taipan and fashion retail magnate: Ben Chan
Acclaimed Actresses and Women and Children advocates: Anne Curtis and Angel Locsin
Veteran Actor and Director: Eddie Garcia
Broadcast Journalist: Karen Davila
Restaurateur: Margarita Fores
National Artist: F. Sionil Jose
Tycoon: Josephine Gotianun-Yap
Champion Basketball Coach: Norman Black
International Hotelier: Prateek Kumar
MMDA Chairman: Francis Tolentino
Laguna Governor: E.R. Ejercito
Fashion Designer: Randy Ortiz

SPECIAL Awardees:

Real Estate Magnate Andrew Tan
Former Senator and Eco-warrior Juan Miguel Zubiri

PEOPLE CHOICE AWARD:
International Peace Prize-winning child advocate Chris “Kesz”

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD:
Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile