Seven Filipinas made it to Fortune's list of 100 Most Powerful Women in Asia in 2024

LIST: 7 Filipinas who landed in Fortune's Most Powerful Women in Asia 2024 ranking

AYIE LICSI 
Philippine Star
09 October 2024

Seven Filipinas are part of Fortune's list of 100 Most Powerful Women in Asia in 2024.

The business magazine dropped its annual ranking recognizing female business leaders in Asia who are "transforming companies, disrupting industries and driving growth, innovation, and business excellence, whilst inspiring their teams, peers, industries, and the next generation of leaders."

The women in the list come from various industries—from finance, energy, transportation, food and beverages, and hospitality.

China's Grace Wang, the co-founder of Shenzen-based Luxshare, is the most powerful woman in Asia this year followed by Singapore's Helen Wong, CEO of OCBC, and Japan's Makiko Ono, the CEO of Suntory Beverage and Food.

Here's a list of women from the Philippines who made the annual ranking.

Martha Sazon

GCash president and CEO Martha Sazon ranked 38th on the list. Fortune took note of GCash's increase in valuation to $5 billion (P285 billion) in August after an investment from MUFG, Japan's biggest lender. 

Robina Gokongwei-Pe

At no. 48 is Robina Gkongwei-Pe, the president and CEO of Robinsons Retail Holdings and daughter of late entrepreneur John Gokongwei Jr. In January, she's poised to become chairman of the company with Stanley Co taking over her post as CEO.

Lorelie Quiambao Osial

Shell Pilipinas' first female president and CEO Lorelie Quiambao Osial made the list at no. 67. She rose through the ranks in finance and accounting before taking on leadership roles in the United Arab Emirates and Iraq.

Anna Ma. Margarita Bautista Dy

Ranking in 73rd place, Anna Ma. Margarita Bautista Dy became the president and CEO of the country's largest land developer, Ayala Land, in October 2023. She has been part of the company's management committee since 2008 and served as the executive vice president and COO.

Lynnette V. Ortiz

Land Bank of the Philippines president and CEO Lynette V. Ortiz makes the list in 82nd place. She was appointed to the post in May 2023 by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

Lourdes Gutierrez-Alfonso

In 85th place is Megaworld president Lourdes Gutierrez-Alfonso, who has been with the company for almost as long as its founder Andrew Tan. Joining in 1990, she has served as COO, and director and chairman of the board.

Rhoda Huang

In 98th place, Rhoda Huang became the first person outside the Gotianun family to become president and CEO of Filinvest Development. Her impressive resume includes stints with JPMorgan Chase, Credit Suisse Philippines, and BPI Capital.

Philippines among countries with most beautiful women in Asia

Survey: Philippines among countries with most beautiful women in Asia list

Story by Mary Villegas
Inquirer.net
21 June 2024 

A recent survey shows the Philippines is among the top countries with the most beautiful women in Asia.

This adds to what the Philippines has been know for like its rich culture and heritage, stunning beaches, delicious food and friendly people.

The Philippines clinched the No. 4 spot in the “20 Countries with the Most Beautiful Women in Asia” report released by the financial website Insider Monkey.

South Korea reigns at No. 1. With plastic surgery being quite common in the country, about one in five women undergo some procedure of beauty enhancement, according to the report.

The study aggregated scores from various sources using a “consensus-driven approach” to determine the rankings, Insider Monkey said. 

Countries were scored on a scale where the most beautiful obtained a score of 1.

The Philippines got a score of 0.85. “The Philippines is renowned for its beautiful women, with a unique blend of Asian and Spanish features,” the report said.

Beyond beauty

Filipina women are celebrated for their stunning looks and diverse heritage rooted in the country’s colonial past. The blend of Asian and Western features makes Filipinas stand out.

Among the Filipino beauty queens with mixed heritage are former Miss Universe titleholders Pia Wurtzbach and Catriona Gray.

Many Filipina women have gained global recognition not just for their physical beauty, but also for their talent and accomplishments in various fields.

The first Asian American to win a Tony Award was a Filipina – Lea Salonga. Just recently Filipina trailblazers were recognized in New York and the P-Pop all-female group BINI dethroned Taylor Swift on Spotify’s Daily Top Artists in PH.

Last week, a young Filipina graduated from the prestigious US Naval Academy with high honors.

These are just a few recent examples of how Filipino women have blazed trails in their fields, inspiring others and bringing pride to the country.

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Top 20 countries with the most beautiful women in Asia

Here’s a quick peek at the top 20 countries with the prettiest females in Asia.

1. South Korea
2.  Japan
3.  Vietnam
4.  Philippines
5.  Iran
6. Malaysia
7. India
8. China
9. Singapore
10. Thailand
11. Indonesia
12. Hong Kong
13. Macau
14. Bhutan
15. Taiwan
16. Kazakhstan
17. Sri Lanka
18. Pakistan
19. Myanmar
20. Laos