Jollibee Group Earns PMAP Multi-Year Honor

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Jollibee Group received PMAP’s Multi-Year Excellence Award on October 22, 2026, as one of four honorees. The distinction builds on its Employer of the Year awards in 1998 and 2024 and Arsenio Sabado’s People Manager of the Year recognition in 2024.

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Jollibee Group was one of four recipients of PMAP’s Multi-Year Excellence Award.
The presentation took place on October 22, 2026, at the Marriott Grand Ballroom in Pasay City.
The distinction forms part of the Golden Jubilee recognitions marking 50 years of the PMAP Awards.
Two Employer of the Year wins and Arsenio Sabado’s People Manager of the Year award formed the basis for the recognition.
The company said employee engagement, development, and well-being remain priorities as it grows.

One of four honorees, the restaurant group received the distinction at the 50th PMAP Awards Night in Pasay City.

Jollibee Group has been named one of four recipients of the People Management Association of the Philippines’ (PMAP) Multi-Year Excellence Award, bringing together a record of people management recognition that began in 1998.

The award was presented on October 22, 2026, at the Marriott Grand Ballroom in Pasay City, during the 50th PMAP Awards Night held as part of the 63rd PMAP Annual Conference, according to the company’s announcement.

For the restaurant group, the distinction connects earlier achievements in employer practices and human resources leadership with its continuing commitment to employee development.

Three recognitions behind the award

The Multi-Year Excellence Award is among the special Golden Jubilee distinctions marking the 50-year history of the PMAP Awards. It recognizes organizations with at least three PMAP Awards victories throughout the program’s history.

Jollibee Group’s qualifying recognitions span nearly three decades:

1998: Jollibee Foods Corporation received its first Employer of the Year Award.
2024: The company received the Employer of the Year Award for a second time.
2024: Global Chief Human Resources Officer Arsenio Sabado was named People Manager of the Year.

Together, these distinctions formed the basis for the group’s latest recognition.

“Being recognized for our people management practices over the years is especially meaningful because it reflects the dedication and contributions of the people who have shaped Jollibee Group into what it is today,” said Ernesto Tanmantiong, Global President and CEO of Jollibee Group.

Tanmantiong said the company remains committed to creating a workplace where employees can contribute meaningfully, realize their potential, and grow alongside the business.

Connecting employee development with business growth

Jollibee Group said employee engagement, professional development, and well-being remain central to its approach to people management.

Through its Choose Joy employer value proposition, the company emphasizes a work environment where employees can develop their capabilities, find fulfillment, and contribute to the organization’s success.

These priorities connect the recognition to a practical workplace concern: how employees continue to receive support and opportunities as a company grows.

Sabado described the award as encouragement to keep improving rather than a reason to consider the work finished.

“Workplace excellence is not a destination, but a commitment to keep getting better. The needs of our employees and our business continue to change, and we have to keep listening, learning, and improving how we support our teams,” he said.

The Multi-Year Excellence Award recognizes achievements across different periods of Jollibee Group’s development. Its continuing relevance rests on the commitment the company outlined: listening to employees and helping them grow as the business moves forward.

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What award did Jollibee Group receive?

It received the Multi-Year Excellence Award from the People Management Association of the Philippines, or PMAP.

What does the Multi-Year Excellence Award recognize?

It honors organizations with at least three PMAP Awards victories throughout the awards program’s 50-year history.

When and where was the award presented?

It was presented on October 22, 2026, at the Marriott Grand Ballroom in Pasay City during the 50th PMAP Awards Night.

Which previous awards qualified Jollibee Group for the distinction?

Its Employer of the Year awards in 1998 and 2024, together with Arsenio Sabado’s People Manager of the Year award in 2024.

What is Jollibee Group’s Choose Joy employer value proposition?

The company describes it as an approach to creating a workplace where employees can find fulfillment, develop their capabilities, and contribute meaningfully.