AppleOne Group President and CEO named Entrepreneur of the Year
In celebration of entrepreneurship and economic excellence, AppleOne Group Inc. (AGI) president and CEO Ray Manigsaca received the prestigious Entrepreneur of the Year award at the Grand Chamber Awards and Fellowship Night hosted annually by the Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry.Manigsaca received the award on Nov. 29 at Marco Polo Cebu in recognition of AppleOne’s indispensable contribution to the growth and economic development of Cebu and the business community.
The GCA and Fellowship Night are held every year to acknowledge exemplary individuals, entrepreneurs, and families, specifically to honor those who have demonstrated outstanding performance in their respective business fields, while upholding ethical practices reflective of the quintessential Cebuano entrepreneur.
The Entrepreneur of the Year award, the pinnacle of recognition, is bestowed upon leaders and catalysts of change who have successfully built and sustained world-class businesses operating for at least 10 years. These businesses stand as living proof of visionary leadership, innovation, and contributions to individual lives and economic vibrancy.
Manigsaca emerged as a distinguished recipient, and the reasons for his triumph are deeply rooted in his exceptional journey. As a visionary leader, Ray, alongside his wife Venus, transformed AGI into a powerhouse in the construction and real estate development industries owing to their disciplined approach, business acumen, and commitment to ethical practices, which allowed them to stand out.
AGI is a Cebu-based premier development company known for its landmarks of strength and iconic partnerships, along with multi-awarded projects. AppleOne is committed to elevating living conditions in Visayas and Mindanao. It is a company that inspires through innovation, best practices, and excellence, combined with its commitment to passion and compassion in everything they do—as evidenced by a growing portfolio of mixed-use and commercial establishments, office spaces, residential developments, hotel and resorts, and healthcare.
Ray’s pivotal role in AppleOne’s success is marked by his ability to turn the once small-scale real estate development company into one of the top property developers in the Visayas region.
Under his guidance, AGI crafted multiple award-winning properties, such as the Sheraton Cebu Mactan Resort and Residences, and a mixed-use development, the Mahi Center, reflecting innovation and sustainability.
The Entrepreneur of the Year award not only recognizes Ray’s achievements but also underscores the significant impact of AppleOne’s contributions to Cebu’s economic landscape.
This acknowledgment is a moment of pride for AppleOne and reaffirms its commitment to excellence, innovation, and the continued growth of Cebu’s business community.
AppleOne Group Inc. president and CEO Ray Manigsaca (center) received the prestigious Entrepreneur of the Year award at the Grand Chamber Awards (GCA) and Fellowship Night. Sheraton Cebu Mactan Resort and Residences Manigsaca
