Chinabank wins inaugural ACES Nation Builder Award

Chinabank Chief Sustainability Officer William Quesang

In recognition of its deep and sustained contributions to the Philippines' economic progress and national development, Chinabank was conferred the Nation Builder Award at the Asia Corporate Excellence & Sustainability (ACES) Awards 2025 on November 29 in Bali, Indonesia.   

Chinabank was selected from over 682 nominations across 17 countries to be the first ever recipient of the ACES Nation Builder Award, highlighting the bank's century-long legacy of responsible banking and people-centered growth, as well as its ability to connect the needs of individuals, businesses, and the government to help build the Filipino nation.

“From empowering entrepreneurs and families to advancing sustainable finance, you have shown how banking can transform lives and drive inclusive development," ACES President Shanggari Balakrishnan said.

“This award is a powerful validation of our dedication to uplifting lives and advancing national goals, and our unwavering focus on our clients,” Chinabank President and CEO Romeo D. Uyan Jr. said.  “This motivates us to increase our efforts to do more good for our customers and our country.”

Organized by Malaysia-based MORS Group, a leading regional business intelligence and strategic platform, the ACES Awards is one of Asia’s most coveted awards for leadership and sustainability, celebrated for its rigorous, research-driven evaluation and a prestigious list of winners that includes some of the region’s most influential business leaders, corporations, and brands.
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Chinabank is a recognized leader in sustainability and responsible business practices locally and in Asia, recently winning its second Titanium Award at The Asset Corporate Sustainability Leadership Awards 2025.  The country’s fourth largest private universal bank, Chinabank is also a consistent Golden Arrow awardee for its governance excellence.