Women leaders who have successfully navigated an increasingly technology-driven world took center stage at the recent Inquirer Women of Power awarding ceremonies, an event that underscored how leadership today is being reshaped by both innovation and intent.

Across the two-part gathering, which included the Women of Power Summit themed Guarding Legacies, Guiding Generations, honorees and attendees demonstrated a shared understanding: leadership in this era demands the ability to apply technology with clarity, responsibility, and purpose.

Globe Business Special Recognition for Digital Innovation recipient (center): Gigi Puno, chief information and technology officer of GoTyme with presenters.

As co-presenter, Globe Business highlighted women who are actively shaping this shift. Filipina leaders who are driving meaningful transformation within their organizations while ensuring that technology remains grounded in human insight and real-world impact need to be celebrated. These are women advancing their industries and influencing how innovation is designed, governed, and sustained.

Globe Business Special Recognition for Enterprise Excellence recipient (center): Leah Gonzales, artist and repertoire director of 1Z Entertainment with presenters.

Globe Business shared that the strategic intent behind every innovation should be considered equally important as the pace of implementation. As KD Dizon, Vice President and Head of Globe Business, emphasized at the summit, true leadership is anchored in the “why” behind the technology. By focusing on how tools create meaningful value for enterprises and society, the company champions putting people first. This human-centric approach is fueled by a long-standing commitment to empathy, collaboration, and malasakit.

Paolo Prieto, president of Inquirer Interactive Inc., delivers the closing message at the 2026 Women of Power Awards.

At the heart of the celebration was the Globe Business Special Recognition, which honored women who exemplify leadership across three key areas:

DIGITAL INNOVATION – for leading initiatives that drive transformative change through technology and digital solutions

ENTERPRISE EXCELLENCE – for demonstrating leadership and strategies that advance business growth and organizational impact

EMPOWERMENT THROUGH INNOVATION – for harnessing innovation to uplift communities, teams, or industries

Alexandra Prieto-Romualdez, chairperson of Inquirer Interactive Inc., delivers the opening remarks at the 2026 Women of Power Awards.

Each awardee reflected a different facet of leadership in action, but all shared a common thread: the ability to turn technology into something purposeful, measurable, and inclusive.

Beyond the formal program, the event created space for connection and exchange. Attendees engaged in conversations with peers across industries, shared experiences, and built new networks. Moments of celebration—from candid interactions to creative photo installations—captured the energy of a community that continues to grow in both influence and impact.

SEE ALSO
First Gen to energize 13 Mount Grace hospitals

Panel discussion on Passing the Torch: Leadership Across Generations

For the awardees, the evening marked a recognition of their contributions and the paths they have forged. For the broader audience, it offered something equally valuable: direct insight into how today’s most effective leaders think, adapt, and move forward.

More than a celebration, the Inquirer Women of Power served as a reminder that the future of leadership is already taking shape—driven by women who are choosing to lead with purpose, act with intention, and build systems that enable others to succeed alongside them.

******