Ramon del Rosario Jr. named 2026 ICD Honorary Fellow

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The Philippine Star

October 18, 2026 | 12:00am

MANILA, Philippines — The Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD) has named Ramon del Rosario Jr. the recipient of the 2026 ICD Honorary Fellow Award.

Across more than five decades of distinguished service in government, business and civil society, Del Rosario has exemplified ethical leadership, responsible stewardship and a steadfast commitment to the public good.

As former secretary of finance, he contributed to national economic governance; at PHINMA Corp., he championed inclusive business models that have expanded access to affordable tertiary education for approximately 177,000 underserved students and as co-convener of the Roundtable for Inclusive Development, he has advanced dialogue and action toward more inclusive growth.

Del Rosario’s leadership in corporate governance spans some of the country’s most respected institutions, including Ayala Corp., Bank of the Philippine Islands and Ayala Land, while his commitment to broadening public access to culture was reflected in his leadership in establishing free admission at the National Museum of the Philippines.

Beyond the boardroom, Del Rosario has helped institutionalize corporate integrity as founding chairman of the Integrity Initiative, mobilizing more than 3,000 companies to sign the Integrity Pledge.

As chair of Philippine Business for Education, Del Rosario has likewise championed education reform and the role of business in strengthening the country’s educational system. His conviction that business can be a force for the common good was recognized with the first global Business as a Noble Vocation Award conferred by UNIAPAC in 2018 and the Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice in 2024.