20 & 21 JUNE 2025 – KSA
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ABOUT THE EVENT
TOP FILIPINO ENGINEERS AND ARCHITECTS
IN THE MIDDLE EAST TO WATCH OUT FOR IN 2025
The Filipino Times Watchlist: Top Engineers and Architects in the Middle East honors the remarkable achievements and contributions of exceptional overseas Filipinos in the fields of engineering and architecture across industries in the UAE and the Arab World. These outstanding individuals have helped shape the landscape of the region and continue to contribute to its growth and development.
THE AWARDS
The Awards is a testament to the fervent desire of The Filipino Times, the biggest Filipino newspaper in the UAE and the largest digital platform for Filipinos in the Middle East, to give a nod to creative and innovative minds from the Philippines whose lifelong bodies of work demonstrate a combination of talent, vision, and commitment to change the face of cities, communities, and landscape across the region.
The event celebrates the passion and commitment of these individuals in planning and designing smart, sustainable and more livable places and spaces.
The event celebrates the passion and commitment of these individuals in planning and designing smart, sustainable and more livable places and spaces.
THE SUMMIT
The Filipino Times Watchlist: Top Engineers and Architects Summit brings together Engineers and Architects, industry leaders, government officials, suppliers and industry stakeholders to discuss and address the challenges and opportunities in the Engineering and Architecture industry in the region. It offers an unparalleled platform for participants to network, share best practices, and learn about the latest trends and innovations in Engineering and Architecture.
2025 WINNERS
Rhona Bahala • Antonio Dicipulo • Carmelita Gaela • Jeffrey Carlo Gavino • Cherylliz Anne Lago • Fernando Pabalan • Woderick Pareja • Bernadette Pigao • Kriz Samed Quiogue • Franz Felea Reyes • Paul Peter Son Rico Rigor • Kenneth Mark Santos • Charles Concordio Abad • Marichelle Aldaya • Jay Animas • Blesil Apduhan • Joey Bañadera • Erwin Bayot • Alfonso Belito Betita • Kristoffer Arnie Borreros • Glenn John Buenconsejo • Jonathan Cabardo • Jaime Jr. Castañeda • Ronald Castillon • Alden Cayaga • John Carlo Cayog • Anngela Chavez • Randy Piniera Cocjin • Leonides Dalupang • Sheryl Dela Peña • Michelle De Sesto • Fredel De Vera • Pablismer Dela Cruz • Cedrich Joshua Yllana Delos Santos • Leonester Villar Diestro • John Nielsen Dolozon • Joeper Famorcan • Michael Jeanios Francia • Julie Galve Galeon • Paquito Idos • Romaline Isla • Ace Juntilla • Ahmer Labarda • Roland Leaño • Jay-ar Legaste • Asuncion Lopez • Percival Magnaye • Vanessa Angela Malaluan • Leonel Joseph Malayao • Raleigh Malubay • Gerry Manglicmot • Williamson Mangubat • Vener Manqueria • Nathalie Marcial • Joevince Molbog • Lorena Navarro • Melvin Kieth Nicdao • Sharon Nuque • Mario Oligo • Meliza Ortiguerra • Engersol Pigao • Raymund Ralph Ramos • Rafael Jr. Rentutar • Juanito Ricohermoso • Marites Sanchez • Alberto Jr. Tampipi • Dana Lynn Tan • Jundee Mar Tejedo • Jojo Utram • Vic Allen Victorio • Jowy Palma Deauna • Jolivette Rapadas Dela Cruz • Florencio Jr. Lopez • Patrick Luis Soriano • Rodolfo Jr. Yamson • Genesis Agnes • Heherson Batoon • Maricarl Capuno • Mark Nhel Gasangue • Garry Garcia • Leo Vincent Lao • Rafael Lontoc • Ma. Elisa Maglaque-Arcega • Jeejay Al Perez • Leif Marvin Valeros • Manny Boy Cabalse • Elmer Casao • Rodrigo Jr. Castulo • Leo Cupido • Aruel Diaz • Elmer Genove • Alfie Guillermo • Marlon Hipolito • Venerando Laguerta • Norberto Jr. Lingcaso • Jalan Nicolas Oyao • Victor Paloma • Ken Anthony Perez • Lesley Ariel Pineda • Melanie Rances • Roanne Joy Recto • Rocil May Saragpon-Guillermo • Ian Waldy Sayaman • Jose Tangcogo • Enrie Andy Vergosa • Eryl Villa • Leonardo Aguado • Kristian Basario • Arlan Beltran • Clyde Bienson Calingasan • Sonny Calma • Pasciano Defensor • Domingo Jr. Delgado • Juanito Jr. Ingal • Eduardo Malagapo • Shayed Mamayog • Felizardo Jr. Orticio • Cipriano Parubrub • Jed Gregorio Perpetua • Lloyd Christian Pineda • Reynald Ramos • Henry Regalado • Jaime III Reyes • Francis Louie Rosete • Michael Serben • Jeffrey Valero • Jayson Zamora
2024 WINNERS
June Alzate • Ramon Angel • Catherine Bantoy-Marte • Joy Cristina Celerio • Ramon Angel • Catherine Bantoy-Marte • Joy Cristina Celerio • Joseph De Ala • Yvette Mary De Jesus • Maria Kristine Diosana • Christine Espinosa-Erlanda • Josephus Jr. Gandionco • Jonathan Gregorio • Arlan Ronquillo • Shadrach Joseph Siguan • Marvin Tejada • Mark Anthony Abendan • Bernardo Aguilar • Rhea Albelda • Rachel Alcantara • Noel Antonio • Blesil Apduhan • Harold Baladad • Ariel Bantugan • Riyadh Barrizo • Clarise Canoso • Luisito Carlos • Jaime Jr. Castañeda • Ronald Catequista • Geovanni Vergil Contreras • Victor Cocoy Corrales • Leonides Dalupang • Michelle De Sesto • Fredel De Vera • Josenia Dela Cruz • Julie Christie Dela Cruz • Leonester Diestro • Donnie Ray Distrito • Marvin Era • Joseph Steve Esteves • Elvin Fajutagana • Joeper Famorcan • Joaquin Jr. Gamba • Hyacynth Gonzales • Hero Infante • Jaddeth Isip • Salibel Jatulla • Franklin Laru-an • Jason Lee • Jay-ar Legaste • Ma. Teresa Licardo • Richard Licardo • Gerry Ligutan • Ryan Mark Maer • Erwin Mandia • Diomel Mangosing • Emelyn Martinez • Melvin Kieth Nicdao • Mario Oligo • Joe Nino Orapa • Rizalde Pante • John Harold Porol • Eisen Punzalan • Carlito Rendon • Wilfred Reyes • Roderick Rodenas • Dave Sanchez • Rolando II Solmerin • Alberto Soriano • Ritz Tagapan • Alberto Jr. Tampipi • Jojo Utram • Nonilo Jr. Vergara • Kristine Ghea Villanueva • Julie Galeon • Jestoni Cuizon • Arlan Duay • Mary Jane Alvero • Eugenio Aprecio • Noel Castillo • Julie De Castro • Jowy Deauna • Enrico Layug • Florencio Jr. Lopez • Marco Quesea • Warren Relota • John Philip Rivero • Melody Jay Rivero • Eleazar Salut • Mary Lyn Tabasan • Sanni Rose Tumambing • Rodolfo Jr. Yamson • Hero Jun Ladores • Evangel Arcega • Leo Jr. Argoso • Analiza Binondo • Mark Nhel Gasangue • Reenan Gotis • Rafael Lontoc • Leonardo Mendoza • Lloyd Allen Ondona • Matthew Pallan • Jethroefel Ramboyong • Julito Jr. Rojas • Frederick Roxas • Maynard Theodor Saga • Reuben James Sevillano • Emmanuel Yumul • Victorino Abejero • Rogelio Jr. Alcantara • Frederick Aquino • Jrold Asiong • Eduardo Jr. Bangate • Joel Barnachea • Abdon Jr. Baylosis • Rolando Casanas • Arnie De Guzman • Melchor De Roma • Loreto Jr. Fernandez • Benjamin Gallego • Marlon Hipolito • Jerson Maglunob • Rustico II Mariano • Renante Moral • Jay-ar Murillo • Liffey Jun Pacana • Joel Peñaflor • Dan Ehrald Samarita • Michael Santiago • Alex Villanueva • Deugene Acojido • Kim Curlie Alfonso • Kristian Basario • Clyde Bienson Calingasan • Vince Neil Castillo • Ramir Crame • Jerry Fer Damian • Guillermo Jr. Del Mar • Richard Galas • Amalio Jr. Gayola • Vilmar Haropohop • Ryan Ben Sabilala • Lloyd Christian Pineda • Francis Louie Rosete • Francis • Anthony Uy • Jeffrey Uy • Jayson Zamora • Felizardo Jr. Orticio
2023 WINNERS
Allan J. Hock • Anthony R. Raquepo • Anthony T. Austria • Arnold A. Datu • Catherine L. Alba • Christine Espinosa-Erlanda • Christopher R. Bonoan • Eldrid B. Refil • Florence Joy P. Cadorna • James Roy T. Jimenez • John Carlo J. Carlos • Kirby A. Zalameda • Leonila V. Robledo • Robbie Robert B. Gitgano • Suzette Peachie Bayonito • Woderick M. Pareja • Mary Jane Alvero Al Mahdi • Abechael Y. Capili • Albert J. Damo • Aldrin Castro • Alvin E. Alejandro • Ariel A. Bantugan • Arnel E. Caburnay • Arnel E. Dayao • Bernie N. Favorito • Daygrace C. Salunga • Dene S. Horneja • Dennis L. Magnaye • Dennis P. De Mesa • Deugene M. Acojido • Edmar F. Cabra • Emelyn Martinez • Enrico John Niño G. Chavez • Enrie Andy E. Vergosa • Florencio G. Lopez, Jr • Francis Anthony M. Uy • Frederick B. Espinosa • Gideon C. Gucilatar • Hilbert M. Libres • Jacob B. Sambahon • Jan Michael G. De Villeres • Jay Ar P. Legaste • Jeffrey P. Arreza • Jeffrey Uy • Jestoni E. Cuizon • Jethroefel E. Ramboyong • Joanah P. Mozo • Joel G. Abaincia • Joeper F. Famorcan • Joey B. Bañadera • John Joseph R. Guinoo • Jojo R. Utram • Jomar T. Battung • Kristian G. Basario • Leonardo G. Mendoza • Leonester V. Diestro • Lilian C. Geron • Louie James T. Bendanillo • Louie Mel C. Maliksi • Luisito S. Carlos • Manilyn D. Mallari • Manolito M. Landicho, Jr • Manuel F. Papasin • Marco Q. Quesea • Mario M. Solang • Maximo H. Adarlo, Jr • Noemi S. Culala • Noriel M. Ong • Onofre P. Valencia • Orandantes M. Delizo • Perry L. Kwan • Preniss Ann J. Quibrantos • Rafael C. Lontoc • Ramil A. Biador • Reenan M. Gotis • Renante G. Abellanosa • Reuben James B. Sevillano • Rheesa Mae G. Alfaro • Richard Z. Roxas • Robert U. Mabulay • Rodolfo B. Yamson, Jr • Rolando M. Nicolas • Ronald M. De Castro • Ryan B. Clarina • Ryan Ben R. Sabilala • Sheena O. Mecaydor • Sheryl G. Dela Peña • Vanessa M. Malaluan • Victorino Abejero • Yvonne O. Cabang • Paul Anderson N. Vera