World Class Excellence Japan Awards 2025 to Celebrate Global Achievers in Fukuoka

WCEJA’s founder and CEO, Emma Cordero-Toba

World Class Excellence Japan Awards 2025 to Celebrate Global Achievers in Fukuoka

By Obette Serrano – TheNationWeek.com | October 7, 2025

FUKUOKA, Japan – The World Class Excellence Japan Awards (WCEJA) 2025 will illuminate the New Otani Hotel in Fukuoka on Oct. 8, uniting a constellation of global leaders, innovators, artists, and philanthropists.

Under the theme, “VOICE UNITED: ONE WORLD. ONE MUSIC. A WORLD OF BEAUTY,” and the tagline “Bridging Nations, Honoring Excellence,” the awards will recognize individuals whose extraordinary contributions transcend borders.

The gala evening will also feature the 2025 World Class Grand Charity Concert, showcasing performances by acclaimed artists from the United States, Mexico, Cuba, Canada, Nepal, Japan, and the Philippines.

The dual celebration promises an unforgettable night of recognition and artistic expression.

A distinguished gathering of international guests, sponsors, and dignitaries from the Philippines, Japan, and other countries will attend the event.

The occasion will foster a vibrant exchange of ideas and goodwill among industry leaders, media personalities, government officials, and ambassadors, reinforcing WCEJA’s commitment to connecting people, cultures, and excellence on a global scale.

“We are thrilled to celebrate this year’s remarkable lineup of honorees,” said Emma Cordero-Toba, founder and CEO of WCEJA. Toba’s passion for organizing the awards stems from her desire to give back and champion beauty, service, and excellence, building bridges between nations.

WCEJA 2025 Honorees are:

Outstanding Entrepreneur 2025: Maxine Misa (Aesthetic Industry), Nonato A. de Chavez (Tourism Industry)

World Class Entrepreneur 2025:

• Rosarie M. Ledesma

Outstanding International Entrepreneur:

• Francis O. Ledesma

International Entrepreneur & Philanthropist 2025:

• Alicia Ingeniero Katano

Outstanding Morning Show 2025:

• Rise and Shine Pilipinas

Outstanding TV Network 2025:

• PTV Channel 4

Outstanding Businesswoman 2025:

• Rio Kawano

Most Informative Political Podcast 2025:

• Salamat PBBM Podcast

Notable Public Servant Award:

• Vivian R. Yjares

Outstanding Political Vlogger:

• KaCoffee

Excellence in Entertainment & Radio Broadcasting:

• Joey Sarmiento

Global OPM Icon of the Year 2025:

• Nonoy Zuñiga

Entrepreneur/Philanthropist, Ambassador for Charity 2025:

• Hironori Koga

Entrepreneur of the Year 2025:

• Rosalie Besa Yokoyama

International Graphic Designer 2025:

• Samuel Nolledo Azurel

Man of Excellence, Public Servant & Philanthropist 2025:

• Yoshiharu Nakano

Best Employee & Bagong Bayani Award 2025:

• Arthur Buban

International Director, Media & Philanthropist:

• Obette Serrano

Beauty Queen & Philanthropist:

• Maryflor Macawile (Miss Queen VOAA Universe 2017)

Public Servant & Philanthropist:

• Florentino Macawile (King VOAA Universe 2017)

International Dance Instructor 2025:

• Edwin de Guzman (Mr. VOAA Universe 2017)

International Beauty Queen 2025:

• Miki Dozono (Queen VOAA Universe 2019)

Businesswoman 2025:

• Rona de Vera (Mrs. Queen VOAA Universe 2017)

Entrepreneur 2025:

• Ruth Kawashima (Miss Queen VOAA Universe 2019)

Entrepreneur/Philanthropist, King of VOAA Universe:

• Hisaichi Shimokata

Broadcaster/Anchor of the Year (DZRH):

• Romulo Caralipio

Philanthropist 2025:

• Ami Ariyoshi (Queen VOAA International)

Beauty Queen & Philanthropist 2025:

• Angela Numta

Entrepreneur of the Year 2025:

• Luis Matos

Educator of the Year:

• Roed Vincent de Vera (Mr. VOAA Universe 2017)

Composer of the Year 2025:

• Ruben Llavore

Outstanding International Dancing Instructor:

• Maja Flores

Outstanding Dancer Performer 2025:

• Tanaka Izumi

Special Honors:

Posthumous Award:

• Tatsuhiku Harada (Memorial Award Honoree)

Music Awards:

• Julius Lacano, Donna Conception, Luis Vargas, Ma. Luisa K. Tabata, Wilma Ikeda, Hakim Thompson

Fashion & Beauty Showcases:

• Featuring Rosalie Besa Yokoyama, Grace Kuramoto, Joey Maeda, Cristy Quijano, Angielita Korenaga, Ruth Kawashima, Francisco Neyra, Madeleine Wallgren, Baby Ariyoshi, Charles Belinario, Kokoro Ogihara, and others.

World Class Appointed Queens & King:

• Rosarie M. Ledesma, Rio Kawano, Angela Numta, Roed Vincent de Vera

The WCEJA 2025 promises to be a dazzling event, celebrating the achievements of today’s leaders and inspiring future generations.

The honorees embody dedication, service, and excellence, demonstrating that true success lies in uplifting others, uniting nations, and living with purpose.