This year marks the 40th founding anniversary of the Association of Human Resources Managers in the Hospitality Industry and the holding of its 19th Mabuhay Awards, the industry’s service excellence awards program where the great men and women in the industry nationwide who have shown exceptional service excellence will be awarded, with its theme “The Filipino: ASEAN’s Pride”. AHRM membership had adopted the theme, since the Philippine tourism industry is upbeat as it gears towards the country’s projected Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) integration in 2015.
I am both humbled and proud to have served as this year’s Mabuhay Awards and tonight’s event would not be a success without the full participation and hard work of many gracious individuals and organizations who have contributed immensely to this event. I would like to express my utmost appreciation and personally wish to thank The Manila Hotel for giving us the opportunity to hold the event in this esteemed hotel;
To our distinguished judges, thank you for the unwavering support and lending your precious time and expertise in selecting the best of the best in the respective category;
My heartfelt thanks to the Presidents and General Managers of the member hotels, restaurants and similar establishment who whole-heartedly took-part in this by sending their nominees to strive for this sought-after award;
This prestigious event would not have been made possible without our AHRM Officers and Committee Members. I’d like to express my sincerest gratitude for your admirable dedication and commitment to this affair. You’re not just a valuable member of this team, but have consistently shown an incomparable measure of integrity and sense of excellence in executing your tasks and contributions.
To the nominees, you truly serve as an inspiration to all of us in the industry and without any doubt worthy of emulation. Ladies and gentlemen, let us all give them a roaring round of applause! Congratulations to you all!
Once again, thank you very much and my sincerest appreciation to everyone for coming. Have a great evening ahead!
MA. AURORA R. TUZON-CADAY, DBA
Over-all Chairperson- 19th Mabuhay Awards
HR Director
Manila Hotel