"CIMB is proud to recognize these exceptional individuals who have not only overcome personal challenges but have also made significant contributions to their communities. All Pinoy Mavericks Awards nominees have inspiring stories, but three really stood out and inspired us more," said Vijay Manoharan, CEO of CIMB Bank Philippines. "From Marlon Fuentes and his incredible daily battle to overcome his Tourette syndrome despite facing discrimination, to Phoebe Fructuoso and her admirable courage to speak up about an issue that society often shies away from, and to Jerico Ramota and the immense impact he has on his community through whole-heartedly helping in any way he can – all these stories are a testament to the strength of the Filipino spirit, and we are honored to amplify the good that they are doing. We look forward to sharing more inspiring stories in the future that will motivate even more Filipinos to live their purpose and reach their full potential.”
The awards night featured entertainment, inspiring speeches, and a sense of camaraderie as attendees celebrated the achievements of the winners. The event underscored the importance of community, resilience, and the power of storytelling in driving positive change.
"The inaugural run of the Pinoy Mavericks Awards is our way to look beyond what a bank usually does and find ways to make a positive impact on society. We are grateful for all the nominees who bravely shared their stories, and we hope to continue motivating others through this program in the years to come." said D’Artagnan Aguilar, Chief Marketing Officer, CIMB Bank Philippines.
The CIMB Pinoy Mavericks Awards is part of the Bank’s mission to promote financial inclusion and empower Filipinos to live their purpose and overcome barriers to success. Through these stories of overcoming adversity, CIMB hopes to inspire Filipinos to reach their life goals and support them by providing innovative digital banking solutions and services.