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On June 18, 2025, the grand Strangers’ Room of the NSW Parliament House in Sydney, Australia became a space of celebration, pride, and purpose. It was the Global Filipino Achievers Awards 2025, a gathering not just of titles, but of stories that reflect the grit, grace, and greatness of the Filipino spirit. Among the notable guests were Mr. Tri Vo, MP for Cabramatta, Mr. Rox Molavin, Chairman of the Global Filipino Achievers Awards, Consul General Charmaine Rowena Aviquivil, Dr Patricia Jenkings, President of United Nations Australia Association, Grace Liston, PCC President, and Councilor Carol Israel, FILSPARC President.

At the heart of this unforgettable night was Ms. Maria Victoria Acosta, Executive Vice President and Managing Director of Megaworld International, who received two remarkable honors: International Real Estate Marketing Leadership for Megaworld International, and Excellence in Sustainable Real Estate Innovation and Development for Megaworld Corporation. These recognitions spoke volumes, not just of business success, but of a mission to build greener communities and empower overseas Filipinos through meaningful investments.

“Our work goes beyond offering properties. We offer possibilities of coming home, of investing in the future, of building something meaningful for generations to come. We believe that when Filipinos prosper abroad, their success can echo back home and that is the bridge we aim to build,” she shared. “As part of Megaworld International, I’m proud to witness these moments that highlight what it means to be a Filipino achiever on the world stage—resilient, visionary, and purpose-driven. These are the same values we carry as we connect overseas Filipinos to world-class real estate investments and opportunities back home.”

Megaworld International, as the official global marketing arm of Megaworld Corporation, operates in over 60 countries, bridging Filipino communities abroad with world-class investment opportunities back home. This award honors not only global reach, but a steadfast mission: to connect, empower, and bring Filipinos closer to home—wherever they are in the world.

Megaworld Corporation earned recognition for being the Philippines’ most-awarded urban townships developer. With 36 fully-integrated township developments, it leads the country’s shift to smart, future-ready communities rooted in innovation and inclusive growth.

From visual artists to young changemakers, from business leaders to advocates shaping communities—each awardee represented a different path, but all shared a common purpose: to inspire, lead, and give back.

The event highlighted categories such as Sports, Arts & Culture, Business & Entrepreneurship, Science & Innovation, Community Service & Advocacy, Leadership & Governance, Youth Excellence, and Global Impact. It was a mosaic of brilliance, stitched together by passion and service.

In that room, surrounded by elegance and applause, it became clear—Filipino excellence doesn’t just shine. It radiates, uplifts, and dares others to dream bigger.

This wasn’t just a ceremony. It was a powerful reminder that wherever in the world, Megaworld is a brand that carries the heart of the Filipino.