In a rare public appearance, actor-businessman and LGBT advocate RS Francisco was spotted on the Asia Leaders Award People To Watch 2025 red carpet at Shang Palace in Makati Shangri-La Hotel.

Francisco accepted In Charge magazine’s Leading Men 2025 award for his indelible contributions to the Philippine business community while accepting Sam Verzosa’s recognition as People To Watch 2025.

Francisco also represented the current endorsers of Luxxe White Ultima, Rhian Ramos, and Michelle Dee, as part of the event’s 100 Women In Charge awardees.

Eventologist Tim Yap, socialite Becky Garcia, Intele Builders Vice President Cecille Bravo, Ethiopian Consul to the Philippines, His Excellency David Ackerman, Indonesian Ambassador to the Philippines, His Excellency Agus Widjojo, and South African Ambassador to the Philippines, His Excellency BN Radebe-Netshitenzhe attended the event.

Francisco and Verzosa are co-founders of the trailblazing and innovative Filipino company Frontrow International. They were featured on the maiden cover of Rising Tigers magazine under Tag Media, which also publishes Top News Asia and In Charge—platforms that celebrate luminaries in the business and diplomatic communities as well as in entertainment, politics, and lifestyle.