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World Class Excellence Japan Awards 2025 to celebrate global achievers

Published Oct 5, 2025 12:27 am
Emma Cordero
Emma Cordero
On Oct. 8, the World Class Excellence Japan Awards (WCEJA) will take center stage at the elegant New Otani Hotel, Fukuoka, Japan, uniting global achievers for an unforgettable evening.
The grand celebration, guided by the theme “Voice United: One World. One Music. A World of Beauty" and the tagline “Bridging Nations, Honoring Excellence,” will honor outstanding leaders, innovators, artists, and philanthropists whose impact knows no borders.
The event will also coincide with the 2025 World Class Grand Charity Concert, featuring performances by artist honorees from the USA, Mexico, Cuba, Canada, Nepal, Japan, the Philippines, and other parts of the world—truly two significant events in one spectacular night.
The evening will be graced by a distinguished lineup of international guests, sponsors, and dignitaries, flying in from the Philippines, Japan, and other corners of the world. From industry leaders and media personalities to government officials and ambassadors, the gathering promises to be a true melting pot of talent, vision, and goodwill—underscoring WCEJA’s mission of connecting people, cultures, and excellence on a global scale.
Emma Cordero, TOBA, Founder and CEO of WCEJA, is thrilled with this year’s remarkable lineup of honorees. Fondly known as “Emcor,” she has always been hands-on in organizing the awards, seeing it as her way of giving back the blessings she has received from God. Through her unwavering dedication, Emma continues to build bridges across nations, championing beauty, service, and excellence.
WCEJA 2025 Awardees
Maxine Misa – Outstanding Entrepreneur 2025 (In the field of aesthetics industry)
Nonato A. de Chavez – Outstanding Entrepreneur 2025 (In the field of tourism industry)
Rosarie M. Ledesma – World Class Entrepreneur 2025
Francis O. Ledesma – Outstanding International Entrepreneur
Alicia Ingeniero Katano – International Entrepreneur & Philanthropist 2025
Rise and Shine Pilipinas – Outstanding Morning Show 2025
PTV Channel 4 – Outstanding TV Network 2025
Rio Kawano – Outstanding Businesswoman 2025
Salamat PBBM Podcast – Most Informative Political Podcast 2025
Vivian R. Yjares – Notable Public Servant Award
KaCoffee – Outstanding Political Vlogger
Joey Sarmiento – Excellence in Entertainment & Radio Broadcasting
Nonoy Zuñiga – Global OPM Icon of the Year 2025
Hironori Koga – Entrepreneur/Philanthropist, Ambassador for Charity 2025
Rosalie Besa Yokoyama – Entrepreneur of the Year 2025
Samuel Nolledo Azurel – International Graphic Designer 2025
Yoshiharu Nakano – Man of Excellence, Public Servant & Philanthropist 2025
Arthur Buban – Best Employee & Bagong Bayani Award 2025
Obette Serrano – International Director, Media & Philanthropist
Maryflor Macawile – Beauty Queen & Philanthropist (Miss Queen VOAA Universe 2017)
Florentino Macawile – Public Servant & Philanthropist (King VOAA Universe 2017)
Edwin de Guzman – International Dance Instructor 2025 (Mr. VOAA Universe 2017)
Miki Dozono – International Beauty Queen 2025 (Queen VOAA Universe 2019)
Rona de Vera – Businesswoman 2025 (Mrs. Queen VOAA Universe 2017)
Ruth Kawashima – Entrepreneur 2025 (Miss Queen VOAA Universe 2019)
Hisaichi Shimokata – Entrepreneur/Philanthropist, King of VOAA Universe
Romulo Caralipio – Broadcaster/Anchor of the Year (DZRH)
Ami Ariyoshi – Philanthropist 2025 (Queen VOAA International)
Angela Numta – Beauty Queen & Philanthropist 2025
Luis Matos – Entrepreneur of the Year 2025
Roed Vincent de Vera – Educator of the Year (Mr. VOAA Universe 2017)
Ruben Llavore – Composer of the Year 2025
Special Honors
Posthumous Award: Tatsuhiku Harada – Memorial Award Honoree
Music Awards: Julius Lacano, Donna Conception, Luis Vargas, Ma. Luisa K. Tabata, Wilma Ikeda
Fashion & Beauty Showcases: Featured Rosalie Besa Yokoyama, Grace Kuramoto, Joey Maeda, Cristy Quijano, Angielita Korenaga, Ruth Kawashima, Francisco Neyra, Madeleine Wallgren, Baby Ariyoshi, Charles Belinario, Kokoro Ogihara, among others.
World Class Appointed Queens & King Rosarie M. Ledesma, Rio Kawano, Angela Numta, and Roed Vincent de Vera.
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