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SMC: Champion of corporate responsibility and nation-building

Published Jun 8, 2025 12:05 am  |  Updated Jun 7, 2025 04:19 pm
PEACE-MAKER
It is with pride and admiration that we congratulate San Miguel Corporation (SMC) for once again bringing honor to the Philippines by winning two top global distinctions at the prestigious 2025 Global Good Governance (3G) Awards held in Brunei.
The UK-based Cambridge International Financial Advisory (Cambridge IFA) conferred on SMC the 3G Leadership Award in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and the 3G Best Sustainability Reporting Award, recognizing the company’s deep commitment to ethical, responsible, and transparent business practices.
These awards place San Miguel Corporation among the world’s foremost leaders in corporate governance, sustainability, and social development — affirming its mission to not only pursue economic growth but to serve the greater good.
Behind these monumental achievements is the visionary leadership of Mr. Ramon S. Ang, chairman and chief executive officer of San Miguel Corporation. We are privileged to serve as a member of the SMC Board of Directors and have personally witnessed his indefatigable dedication to national progress. Ramon S. Ang or RSA is not just an exceptional business leader, he is a true Filipino patriot whose work reflects a deep love for our country and a tireless drive to uplift our people.
Under his stewardship, San Miguel Corporation has gone beyond being one of Southeast Asia’s largest and most diversified conglomerates — food and beverages, power, fuel and oil, infrastructure, cement, properties, among others. It has become a powerful force for nation-building, spearheading programs that address food security, environmental sustainability, disaster response, infrastructure development, and livelihood generation across the archipelago.
Ramon Ang’s philanthropy is equally praiseworthy, reflecting a profound sense of civic duty and compassion. During the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, he and the SMC donated billions of pesos worth of medical supplies, PPEs, and food to frontliners and communities; built testing facilities; and helped improve hospital capacities. And in every major natural disaster in recent years — typhoons, earthquakes, and floods — he mobilized resources quickly and decisively to provide aid, rebuild homes, and restore livelihoods. These, aside from his other numerous charitable works.
The 3G Leadership Award in CSR highlights SMC’s transformative community programs that benefit millions of Filipinos, especially the most vulnerable. Meanwhile, the Best Sustainability Reporting Award honors the company’s transparency and accountability in disclosing its environmental and social governance (ESG) efforts — clear proof that SMC walks the talk when it comes to sustainability.
These global accolades, judged by experts from government, academia, and business sectors, show that a Filipino company can lead by example on the international stage. They underscore the profound impact that responsible and purpose-driven leadership can have on the lives of our people and the future of our nation.
Once again, congratulations to Ramon S. Ang and the entire San Miguel family. Your achievements are not only a testament to corporate excellence; they are an inspiration for all who work for a better Philippines. And truly, Ramon Ang is a patriot in action, building a legacy that continues to inspire a generation of leaders to put country above self. He is a visionary industrialist who uses his resources, influence, and leadership not just to build a business empire, but to help build a nation.
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