ABU DHABI, UAE, Dec. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Ethara, the organisers of the Formula 1® Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, announced that the 2025 race week broke attendance records with a combined total of 339,000 fans across events.
The 2025 season finale featured a three-way title battle between McLaren's Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri and Red Bull's Max Verstappen, contributing to the record 203,000 attendance at Yas Marina Circuit – a near 6% jump from 192,000 in 2024.
Beyond the on-track drama — Verstappen's victory and Norris's first drivers' title — Yasalam presented by e& drew a record 136,000 fans across four nights of Emirates NBD After-Race Concerts featuring Benson Boone, Elyanna, Post Malone, Metallica and Katy Perry, along with Official After-Parties headlined by Idris Elba, Calvin Harris and Keinemusik.
Saif Rashid Al Noaimi, CEO, Ethara, said, "This year's Abu Dhabi Grand Prix will be remembered for decades with the F1 title battle unfolding under the floodlights of Yas Marina Circuit. At Ethara, we're proud to have delivered a weekend befitting such a historic occasion. We welcomed more fans than ever, underpinned by a world-class entertainment programme and innovations to the fan experience, including new hospitality concepts, new on-site activations and enhanced Abu Dhabi-wide ticket inclusions. Abu Dhabi has once again proven it's the ultimate destination for the F1 season finale."
Among the new offerings this year was extended track access, including two public pit lane walks and FAB Track Walks on Thursday. Capped by Benson Boone's dazzling performance at the After-Race Concert, Thursday became more than a warmup — it became the biggest in the event's history.
Adding to the Grand Prix's reputation as one of the most glamorous events on the F1 calendar, concert headliners — Benson Boone, Katy Perry and Metallica — made appearances in the paddock, alongside actress Ana de Armas, Jason Statham and Emily Ratajkowski, businessman Bill Gates and sporting legends Thierry Henry, Ronaldinho and Jannik Sinner.
As event attendance grows year on year, Ethara continues to innovate in limiting its environmental impact. The 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix tripled the use of temporary solar power, with key areas of the track, including Turns 2, 5, and 9, powered entirely by clean energy. All temporary generators operated on 100% biofuel blends (B5 and B20), significantly reducing emissions across event operations. Another highlight was the partnership with UAE-based Ma-Hawa, which produces water using air-to-water technology. These produced more than 260,000 litres of water, eliminating the need for more than 520,000 half-litre plastic bottles across the weekend.
With history made on the track and non-stop entertainment across Yas Island, the 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix was the largest and most exciting to date; a fitting finale to a historic 75th season of Grand Prix racing.
Registration for Formula 1® Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2026 tickets is now open at AbuDhabiGP.com.
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Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix brings 339,000 fans to Yas Island
MANILA, Philippines, Dec. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Asia Pacific Enterprise Awards (APEA) Philippines 2025 celebrated the nation's most forward-thinking business leaders and high-performing enterprises, recognizing their pivotal role in shaping the Philippines' next era of growth through innovation, resilience, and sustainable leadership. Organized by Enterprise Asia, the region's leading NGO for entrepreneurship, the prestigious awards ceremony was held on 10 December 2025 at Shangri-La The Fort, Manila.
Anchored on the theme 'Showcasing Future-Ready Enterprises', the APEA 2025 Philippines honored entrepreneurs and organizations that have demonstrated agility, strategic foresight, and the ability to thrive amid economic shifts and technological transformation, while creating meaningful impact for their industries and communities.
A distinguished panel of judges assessed over 100 nominations through a rigorous and transparent evaluation process, carefully reviewing each nominee's leadership, operational excellence, financial performance, innovation capabilities, and long-term sustainability. Following this comprehensive assessment, outstanding award recipients were selected across four categories: Master Entrepreneur, Inspirational Brand, Fast Enterprise, and Corporate Excellence.
Since 2007, the Awards has been organized across the region, with past recipients including Thailand's Supaluck Umpujh of The Mall Group, Mainland China's Xu RongMao of Shimao Group, Hong Kong's Francis Lui of Galaxy Entertainment Group, TTC Vietnam's Dang Van Thanh, Indonesia's Hary Tanoesoedibjo of MNC Group, India's Adi Godrej of Godrej Group, the Philippines' Manuel Villar of Vista Land, and Cuckoo Malaysia's Hoe Kian Choon.
"In a rapidly evolving economic landscape, the true leaders of tomorrow are those who remain resilient, innovate with purpose, and build organizations that generate value not only for shareholders, but for society at large. These future-ready enterprises understand that long-term success lies in adaptability, integrity, and inclusive growth," said Tan Sri Dr. Fong Chan Onn, Chairman of Enterprise Asia, during his welcome address.
Award recipients under the Master Entrepreneur category include Diane Isabel M. Chua, Managing Director of Tribal Worldwide Philippines; Roman Felipe Reyes (Chairman) and Protacio Tan Tacandong (Managing Partner and Chief Operating Officer) of Reyes Tacandong & Co. These distinguished leaders were honored for their exceptional leadership, sharp business acumen, and lasting contributions to their respective industries.
Other notable awardees include Asiapro Multipurpose Cooperative under the Inspirational Brand category, Optum Global Solutions Philippines Inc under the Fast Enterprise category, while Filinvest Alabang, Inc.; Northern Operating Services Asia Inc.; and UAM Philippines, Inc. were honored under the Corporate Excellence category.
The APEA 2025 Philippines Chapter is supported by the British Chamber of Commerce Philippines (BCCP) and Malaysia Chamber of Commerce and Industries Philippines, Inc. (MCCI), with PR Newswire as the Official News Release Distribution Partner, and Dailywire.asia and SME Magazine as the Media Partners.
AWARD RECIPIENT LIST OF THE ASIA PACIFIC ENTERPRISE AWARDS 2025 PHILIPPINES
| MASTER ENTREPRENEUR CATEGORY |
| NAME | COMPANY | INDUSTRY |
| MICHAEL V. GONZALEZ PRESIDENT AND GENERAL MANAGER | ASIAPRO MULTIPURPOSE COOPERATIVE | PROFESSIONAL & BUSINESS SERVICES |
| ROMAN FELIPE REYES CHAIRMAN | REYES TACANDONG & CO. | PROFESSIONAL & BUSINESS SERVICES |
| PROTACIO TAN TACANDONG MANAGING PARTNER AND CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | REYES TACANDONG & CO. | PROFESSIONAL & BUSINESS SERVICES |
| DIANE ISABEL M. CHUA MANAGING DIRECTOR | TRIBAL WORLDWIDE PHILIPPINES | PROFESSIONAL & BUSINESS SERVICES |
| NORMITA L. VILLARUZ FOUNDER AND MANAGING PARTNER | VILLARUZ, VILLARUZ & CO., CPAS | PROFESSIONAL & BUSINESS SERVICES |
MASTER ENTREPRENEUR CATEGORY
NAME
COMPANY
INDUSTRY
MICHAEL V. GONZALEZ
PRESIDENT AND GENERAL MANAGER
ASIAPRO MULTIPURPOSE COOPERATIVE
PROFESSIONAL & BUSINESS SERVICES
ROMAN FELIPE REYES
CHAIRMAN
REYES TACANDONG & CO.
PROFESSIONAL & BUSINESS SERVICES
PROTACIO TAN TACANDONG
MANAGING PARTNER AND CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
REYES TACANDONG & CO.
PROFESSIONAL & BUSINESS SERVICES
DIANE ISABEL M. CHUA
MANAGING DIRECTOR
TRIBAL WORLDWIDE PHILIPPINES
PROFESSIONAL & BUSINESS SERVICES
NORMITA L. VILLARUZ
FOUNDER AND MANAGING PARTNER
VILLARUZ, VILLARUZ & CO., CPAS
PROFESSIONAL & BUSINESS SERVICES
| FAST ENTERPRISE CATEGORY |
| COMPANY | INDUSTRY |
| GUILD SOLUTIONS INC. | PROFESSIONAL & BUSINESS SERVICES |
| OPTUM GLOBAL SOLUTIONS PHILIPPINES INC | HEALTHCARE, PHARMACEUTICAL & BIOTECHNOLOGY |
| TALENTVIEW INC. | PROFESSIONAL & BUSINESS SERVICES |
FAST ENTERPRISE CATEGORY
COMPANY
INDUSTRY
GUILD SOLUTIONS INC.
PROFESSIONAL & BUSINESS SERVICES
OPTUM GLOBAL SOLUTIONS PHILIPPINES INC
HEALTHCARE, PHARMACEUTICAL & BIOTECHNOLOGY
TALENTVIEW INC.
PROFESSIONAL & BUSINESS SERVICES
| INSPIRATIONAL BRAND CATEGORY |
| COMPANY | INDUSTRY |
| ASIAPRO MULTIPURPOSE COOPERATIVE | PROFESSIONAL & BUSINESS SERVICES |
| OPTUM GLOBAL SOLUTIONS PHILIPPINES INC | HEALTHCARE, PHARMACEUTICAL & BIOTECHNOLOGY |
| REYES TACANDONG & CO. | PROFESSIONAL & BUSINESS SERVICES |
| SMARTSOURCING | PROFESSIONAL & BUSINESS SERVICES |
INSPIRATIONAL BRAND CATEGORY
COMPANY
INDUSTRY
ASIAPRO MULTIPURPOSE COOPERATIVE
PROFESSIONAL & BUSINESS SERVICES
OPTUM GLOBAL SOLUTIONS PHILIPPINES INC
HEALTHCARE, PHARMACEUTICAL & BIOTECHNOLOGY
REYES TACANDONG & CO.
PROFESSIONAL & BUSINESS SERVICES
SMARTSOURCING
PROFESSIONAL & BUSINESS SERVICES
| CORPORATE EXCELLENCE CATEGORY |
| COMPANY | INDUSTRY |
| ASIAPRO MULTIPURPOSE COOPERATIVE | PROFESSIONAL & BUSINESS SERVICES |
| DDB MNL, INC. | PROFESSIONAL & BUSINESS SERVICES |
| DEVELOPMENT BANK OF THE PHILIPPINES | FINANCIAL SERVICES |
| FILINVEST ALABANG, INC. | REAL ESTATE |
| NORTHERN OPERATING SERVICES ASIA INC. | FINANCIAL SERVICES |
| OPTIMAX COMMUNICATIONS GROUP, INC. | PROFESSIONAL & BUSINESS SERVICES |
| OPTUM GLOBAL SOLUTIONS PHILIPPINES INC | HEALTHCARE, PHARMACEUTICAL & BIOTECHNOLOGY |
| RENT.PH | REAL ESTATE |
| SHEARWATER HEALTH ADVISORS, INC. | HEALTHCARE, PHARMACEUTICAL & BIOTECHNOLOGY |
| UAM PHILIPPINES, INC. | AUTOMOTIVE |
CORPORATE EXCELLENCE CATEGORY
COMPANY
INDUSTRY
ASIAPRO MULTIPURPOSE COOPERATIVE
PROFESSIONAL & BUSINESS SERVICES
DDB MNL, INC.
PROFESSIONAL & BUSINESS SERVICES
DEVELOPMENT BANK OF THE PHILIPPINES
FINANCIAL SERVICES
FILINVEST ALABANG, INC.
REAL ESTATE
NORTHERN OPERATING SERVICES ASIA INC.
FINANCIAL SERVICES
OPTIMAX COMMUNICATIONS GROUP, INC.
PROFESSIONAL & BUSINESS SERVICES
OPTUM GLOBAL SOLUTIONS PHILIPPINES INC
HEALTHCARE, PHARMACEUTICAL & BIOTECHNOLOGY
RENT.PH
REAL ESTATE
SHEARWATER HEALTH ADVISORS, INC.
HEALTHCARE, PHARMACEUTICAL & BIOTECHNOLOGY
UAM PHILIPPINES, INC.
AUTOMOTIVE
About Enterprise Asia
Enterprise Asia is a non-governmental organization in pursuit of creating an Asia that is rich in entrepreneurship as an engine towards sustainable and progressive economic and social development within a world of economic equality. Its two pillars of existence are an investment in people and responsible entrepreneurship. Enterprise Asia works with governments, NGOs, and other organizations to promote competitiveness and entrepreneurial development, uplift the economic status of people across Asia, and ensure a legacy of hope, innovation, and courage for future generations. Please visit www.enterpriseasia.org for more information.
About Asia Pacific Enterprise Awards
Launched in 2007, the Asia Pacific Enterprise Awards is the region's most prestigious award for outstanding entrepreneurship, continuous innovation, and sustainable leadership. The Award provides a platform for companies and governments to recognize entrepreneurial excellence, hence spurring greater innovation, fair business practices, and growth in entrepreneurship. As a regional award, it groups together leading entrepreneurs as a powerful voice for entrepreneurship and serves as a by-invitation-only networking powerhouse. The program has grown to encompass 16 countries/ regions and markets all over Asia. For further information, please visit www.apea.asia.
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