DITO Telecommunity names first ever BizBayani Awardees in honor of top Filipino MSMEs

DITO Telecommunity, through its dedicated MSME arm, DITO BizBayan, officially crowned five outstanding Filipino entrepreneurs.

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Honoring Top Filipino MSMEs

The awards night concluded a 10-week nationwide search that generated 4,800 public votes and more than 500 nominations across the country. The Top 5 honorees were chosen from a competitive Top 25 shortlist based on a scoring system split between a panel of judges (70 percent) and public voting (30 percent).

According to data from the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), MSMEs represent 99.63 percent of all registered businesses in the Philippines and contribute 65.1 percent of total employment nationwide. DITO's BizBayani initiative aims to spotlight the real entrepreneurs behind those impressive statistics.

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Meet the 2026 DITO BizBayani Awardees

1. Growth Excellence Award - Bobby Adan (Prutasan ni Adan)
2. Digital Impact Award - Felix Veloray (Ask Lex PH Academy)
3. Employer Excellence Award - Anna Magalona-Go (But First, Coffee)
4. Industry Impact Award - Ariestelo Asilo (Varacco)
5. Innovations Award - Rio Pomer (St. Pio/Bridges Autism App)

Each category winner received a trophy handcrafted by artisans from Tugaya, Lanao del Sur. Carved from Basudan wood, shaped after the legendary Sarimanok, and inlaid with mother of pearl, the trophies symbolize the resilience and artistry of Filipino entrepreneurs.

DITO emphasized that the BizBayan program goes beyond a single awards night by combining nationwide connectivity, public-private sector partnerships, and recognition. DITO aims to help small local businesses scale into the nation's next big industry leaders.

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