MANILA, Philippines — It was a triumphant night for the MVP Group of Companies, encompassing leading entities such as Light Rail Manila Corp. (LRMC), Manila Electric Co. (Meralco), Maynilad Water Services Inc., PLDT, Smart Communications Inc., Makati Medical Center, Maya, Metro Pacific Dumaguete Water Services Inc., Metro Pacific Tollways South Management Corp., Metro Pacific Investments Corp., Meralco – One Meralco Foundation and Metro Pacific Investments Foundation, as its member companies secured a staggering total of 87 awards at the 20th Philippine Quill Awards, organized by the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC).
The Quill Awards, considered the nation’s most esteemed awards program in business communication, bestowed accolades upon the MVP Group for its outstanding communication strategies.
The companies received recognition across 20 diverse communication categories, highlighting their proficiency across four divisions — Communication Management, Communication Research, Communication Training and Education and Communication Skills.
The MVP Group secured a notable collection of awards, earning a total of 35 Awards of Excellence and 49 Awards of Merit. Furthermore, it’s worth noting that the MVP Group won three Top Awards.
LRMC was conferred the Top Award for “Communication Management” under Corporate Social Responsibility Category for their program with Binhi in building a foundation for learning and literacy for its scholars at Marcela Marcelo Elementary School in Pasay City.
While the “Company of the Year,” category also saw impressive achievements from the MVP Group. Meralco attained the first runner-up position, while the top company honors went to PLDT Smart.
Acknowledging the entire MVP Group’s impactful communication strategies to stakeholders, the awards are a representation of the company’s caliber in various areas. Chairman Manuel V. Pangilinan said: “There is power in clear and transparent communication, and these recognitions inspire us to continue communicating with transparency and impact — ultimately driving positive change and progress in the communities we serve.”