35 promising young leaders from the Philippines made it to Tatler Asia’s Gen.T Leaders of Tomorrow List 2024. From Press Kit.

MANILA — Thirty-five Filipinos have made it to this year's list of Tatler Asia’s Gen.T Leaders of Tomorrow, an annual roster that recognizes over 200 influential personalities who are making a positive impact in Asia.

Kristine Jane Atienza, Abi Marquez, Christophe Bariou, Dean Bernales. From Press Kit.

The magazine said these young leaders have set new benchmarks and spotlight local talents on the global stage.

The Filipino honorees are the following:

• Abigail Marquez or "Lumpia Queen," food content creator

• Joaquin Pedro Valdes, actor

• Chris Nick, fashion designer

• Christophe Bariou, co-founder of Dehusk Milk, Maison Bukana Resort and Maison Bukana Wines

• Zig Dulay, film and TV director

• Dean Bernales, Uniquecorn Strategies founder and CEO

• Aleah Finnegan, gymnast

• Nate Clarke, GoTyme Bank CEO

• Justin Arcenas, RuralNet founder and managing director

• Kristine Jane Atienza, Hi-seas Analogue astronaut

• Kiyanusch Braun, GoRocky co-founder and CEO

• Nadine Gadia-Casiño, Modern Nanays of Mindanao and Alima Mother Support Center founder

• Mae Coyiuto, author

• Denise Patricia Dalusong, Villgro Philippines program manager for gender and inclusion

• Patricia Evangelista, author and journalist

• Carlo Flordeliza, PetPal founder and 917Ventures senior venture builder

• Amado Forés, AF Hospitality founder and CEO

• Mark Sultan Gersava, Bambuhay founder and CEO

• Josh Glodoveza, Panel co-founder and COO

• Miguel Guerrero, Otis AI founder and CEO

• Jason Lin Ho, Nila Capital Partners founder and managing partner

• Juri Imao, internet personality

• Justine Itugot, Cerebro founder and CEO

• Alexandra Jocom, Halia founder and CEO

• Julieane Lacsina, GoEden co-founder and CEO

• Zoe Ocampo, Toki co-founder and chief product officer

• Stephanie Oller, Pure Culture co-founder and CEO

• Kristine Claire Ongcangco, Parlon founder and CEO

• David Ongchoco, Comma Capital co-founder and general partner

• Martin Xavier Peñaflor, Tangere founder and CEO

• Mikaela Helene Reyes, Parallax co-founder and CEO

• Rafael Rodrigo, Axelrod Holdings and Spiced Up co-founder and CEO

• Karen Jane Salutan-Krukover, EdukSine founder and CEO

• Sergius Angelo Santos, Solx Technologies CEO

• Cat Triviño, Cora Philippines community director

They were awarded last June 3 at Shangri-La The For, Manila. The winners received a Tatler Asia magazine June 2024 issue with a personalized cover of each winner, and they were also granted the privilege to access past winners for networking and potential collaborations.

Some of the other influential personalities who made it to the Gen.T List were fashion and beauty content creator Stephanie Hui and EcoBricks co-founder Sophie Chapman from Hong Kong; as well as Plain Law Movement founder Yang Kuei-Chih and Taiwan Equality Campaign deputy executive director Sebastian Lin from Taiwan.

Among the judges who screened the applicants were two Filipino — celebrity host Tim Yap and Franco Varona of Foxmont Capital Partners.

"These aren't just names on a list; they're over 200 passionate souls, each embodying the very best of what Asia has to offer. Whether they are founding tech startups or using their creativity for social change, their work embodies the spirit of leadership and excellence that Gen.T stands for," Tatler Asia wrote in its website.

The magazine's roster of leaders hail from seven regions, namely Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines, Taiwan, Thailand and mainland China, and 20 categories of industries.

The winners were selected based on metrics such as business growth, fundraising success, disruptive products or services, expanded geographical impact, respected industry awards, and more.