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Happening on August 16 at Music Museum in Greenhills, San Juan City, the 8th Philippine Empowered Men and Women of the Year 2025 Awards will recognize inspiring individuals who use their platforms and passions to create positive change.

This year's highlights will include: The 10th ModelMom Philippines 2025 Achievers Award - for the woman who has kept a balance between her task as a mother and career person and has remained trendy, beautiful inside and out; the 3rd Gawad Rosa Rosal Legacy Award - a tribute to humanitarian service and a symbol of lasting compassion; the 2nd Philippine Trending Brand 2025 -honoring outstanding services, company brand and products local or imported which is available in the Philippines.

Here are the recipients and nominees in this year's edition:

(1st Row, L to R): Engr. Adrian Cruz, Chie Filomeno, Caesar Vallejos, Hon. Jennifer M. Cruz, and Dr. Marc Dexter Macalintal; (2nd Row, L to R): Elisse Joson, Rodin Gilbert Flores, Gidget Dela Cuesta, Dr. Joseph Lee, and Angel Guardian; (3rd Row, L to R): Cesar Batingal, Dr. Jennifer Boles, Denmark P. Sta Barbara, Irene Pearl del Olmo Lee, and Denver Argana; (4th Row, L to R): Tala Gatchalian, Marc Logan, Mylene Dolonius, J Layson, and Carla Chloei Artista

(1st Row, L to R): Katrina Johnson, Usec. Joee Guilas, Marie Laine Kho Choc, Romel Dadichoy Fernandez, and Rosarie Ledesma; (2nd Row, L to R): Ara Mina, Miguel Bravo, Anna Lakrini, Ronnie Liang, and Joy Barcoma; (3rd Row, L to R): William Thio, Raymond Saldana, Kris Bernal, Paolo Gumabao, and Myrna Esguerra; (4th Row, L to R): Lito Gruet, Beverly Estrada, Raymond Villanueva, Michelle Vito, and Tristan Nodalo

(1st Row, L to R): Dr. Robert Walcher III, Rey Abelana, Rainier Castillo, Renato Tranquilino, and Anna Cerezo; (2nd Row, L to R): Monique Tuzon, Edson Guido, Catherine Camarillo, Ahron Villena, and May Sheryl Bragado; (3rd Row, L to R): John Arcenas, Kim Perez, Dr. Mark Mendoza, Token Lizares, and Mr. Fu; (4th Row, L to R): Angela Lagunzad Castro, Major Aries Villaester, Madellene Andrukow, PBGen. Carlito Gaces, and John Fontanilla

(1st Row, L to R): June Laxa, Concon Siñel, Joel Cruz, Daumier Corilla, and Francine Tajanlangit; (2nd Row, L to R): Edward Dela Cuesta, Kween Buraot, Brent Valdez, Joel Maniquis and Boy Villasanta; (3rd Row, L to R): Ricky Gallardo, Inday Garutay, Monica Macasaet, Haley Dizon, and Toni Co; (4th Row, L to R): Jason Selves, Pearl Gonzales, Andrew Gan Calumpitan, Fernan de Guzman, and Owen Reyes

The 3rd Philippine Empowered Youth of the Year 2025 nominees: (1st Row, L to R): Arkin Lagman, Yvonne Lexie Valencerina, Bianca Valeroso, Mia Amor Borsigue, Travis Clarino, Ayumi Lee Reynan Dal Anay, and Skye Chua; (2nd Row, L to R): Kryzl Jorge, Marcene Bernice Bermundo, Xian Hinoguin, Angelica Asuncion, Chelsea Dora, Freya Yuone Manarang, Kiko Antonio, and Royce Gian Rivera; (3rd Row, L to R): CLOUD 7, PIXIE, and ONE VERSE

ModelMom Philippines 2025 Achievers Awards honorees: (1st Row, L to R): Charo Laude, Alma Concepcion, Usec. Niña Taduran, Andrea Del Rosario, and Angelica Jones Alarva; (2nd Row, L to R): Evangeline Pascual, Jenny Lin Ngai, Maria Cecilia T. Bravo, Sheryl Cruz, and Sheralene Shirata;(3rd Row, L to R): Leah Urbani, Patricia Javier, Laura Santos, Atty. Persida Acosta and Regine Tolentino; (4th Row, L to R): Cristina Decena, Hon. Aiko Melendez, Virgie Bermundo, Hemilyn Tamayo, and Gwen Garci

The presentors at this year's awarding ceremonies: (1st Row, L to R): Pilar Mateo, Dr. Conrada Apostol, Noel Flores, and Robert Requintina; (2nd Row, L to R): Princess Ryan, Evelyn Diao, Noli Berioso, and Earl Bracamonte