MEPZCEM was recognized as one of the awardees during the annual PRAISE Awards (Program on Recognition and Awards for Impactful Service Excellence) for its key role and contributions in supporting the Lapu-Lapu City Government through the Public Employment Service Office (PESO) Lapu-Lapu City.
The awarding ceremony was held on December 10, 2025 at the Bellavista Hotel, Bridges Glass Deck, and was graced by Lapu-Lapu City Mayor Cindi Chan, DOLE Regional Director Atty. Roy Buenafe, PEZA Zone Administrator Architect Emmanuel Cortero, together with various stakeholders and awardees.
MEPZCEM proudly extends its heartfelt congratulations to all honorees, especially its member companies, for championing service excellence through job creation, employment opportunities, employee well-being programs, and community development initiatives.
MEPZCEM also commends Autoliv Safety Manufacturing Inc for its inclusive hiring practices, particularly in employing Persons with Disabilities (PWDs)—a testament that PWDs can be highly productive employees and valued contributors to the workforce.
Special recognition is also given to PESO Lapu-Lapu and Mr. Trabaho, Mr. Kim Romagos Francisco, for steering PESO Lapu-Lapu to the top-performing spot in Cebu. This achievement stands as a proud milestone for the city and its partners, reflecting the power of collaboration and shared commitment to excellence.
PRAISE Awards 2025 Categories:
1. Employers with the Most Number of Hired-on-the-Spot (HOTS) – Top 10
2. Employers with the Most Number of Placed Applicants Reported to PESO – Top 10
3. Best in Employee Well-being Programs – Top 3 (with 7 awardees)
4. Best in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) – Top 3 (with 7 awardees)
MAJOR WINNERS
EMPLOYERS WITH THE MOST NUMBER OF HIRED EMPLOYEES Hired-on-the-Sport (HOTS)
Top 1: Gaisano Grand Group of Companies – 368
Top 2: Sanford Marketing Corp. (Savemore) – 216
Top 3: FCO International, Inc. – 189
Top 7: AM Swiss (Audemars) Microtec, Inc. – 56
EMPLOYERS WITH THE MOST NUMBER OF PLACED APPLICANTS REPORTED TO PESO
Top 1: Vertex One Apparel Phils., Inc. – 1,936
Top 2: Taiyo Yuden (Philippines), Inc. – 570
Top 3: Sanford Marketing Corp. (Savemore) – 239
Top 6: Gruppo EMS, Inc – 121
Top 9: Cebu General Services, Inc – 69
Top 10: Toyoflex Cebu Corp – 59
BEST IN EMPLOYEE WELL-BEING PROGRAMS
Top 1: Savoy Hotel Mactan
Halsangz Plating Cebu Corporation
Top 2: TMX Philippines, Inc. (Timex)
Vertex One Apparel Phils., Inc.
On Semiconductor Cebu Phils., Inc.
Knowles Electronics (Philippines) Corporation
Top 3: Toyoflex Cebu Corporation
BEST IN CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR) PROGRAM
Top 1: Vertex One Apparel Phils, Inc.
Top 1: Matluster Corporation
Top 2: On Semiconductor Cebu Phils., Inc.
Toyoflex Cebu Corporation
Top 3: Autoliv Cebu Safety Manufacturing, Inc.
Flextronics Automotive USA Design and Development Corp.
Taiyo Yuden (Philippines), Inc.
SPECIAL CITATION / AWARDS
• ISLAND CENTRAL MALL
• PEZA
• MEPZCEM CHAMBER, INC.
• ABOITIZ INFRA
• PESO LAPULAPU BARANGAY OFFICES & MEDIA PARTNERS
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