AppleOne President and CEO Ray Manigsaca
Cebu, Philippines – AppleOne Group President and CEO Ray Manigsaca has received the prestigious Entrepreneur of the Year award. It was a momentous celebration of entrepreneurship and economic excellence.
He accepted the award on November 29 at Marco Polo Cebu during the Grand Chamber Awards (GCA) and Fellowship Night. The Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) hosts the event every year. The award recognizes AppleOne’s contribution to the growth and economic development of Cebu and the wider business community.
The GCA and Fellowship Night honor exemplary individuals, entrepreneurs and families. These honorees have shown outstanding performance in their fields. At the same time, they uphold the ethical practices of the quintessential Cebuano entrepreneur.
A Decade of Visionary Leadership
The Entrepreneur of the Year award is the highest honor of the night. It goes to leaders and catalysts of change who have built and sustained world-class businesses for at least ten years. These businesses stand as living proof of visionary leadership, innovation and contributions to individual lives and economic vibrancy.
Ray Go Manigsaca stood out as a distinguished recipient. In fact, his win is rooted in an exceptional journey. As a professional engineer and visionary leader, Ray, together with his wife Venus, has turned AGI into a powerhouse in construction and real estate development. Moreover, their discipline, business sense and commitment to ethics have set them apart.
Ray played a pivotal role in AppleOne’s success. He grew a once small-scale real estate developer into one of the top property developers in the Visayas. Under his guidance, AGI has created several award-winning properties. These include the Sheraton Cebu Mactan Resort and Residences and AppleOne’s mixed-use development, the Mahi Center. Both reflect innovation and sustainability.
The award honors Ray’s achievements. It also highlights the major impact of AppleOne on Cebu’s economic landscape. For AppleOne, this recognition is a moment of pride. Above all, it reaffirms the company’s commitment to excellence, innovation and the continued growth of Cebu’s business community.
