ANGELES CITY – The sangguniang panlungsod here recently passed a resolution congratulating Clark Development Corp. president and CEO Atty. Agnes VST Devanadera for her recognition as the “Woman of the Year” at the Asia Leaders Awards (ALA).
The unanimous approval of the Angeles City Council Resolution No. 11065, Series of 2023 on Dec. 5, 2023, highlighted Devanadera’s achievements and leadership in earning the prestigious title.
At the first regular session of the council this year, Devanadera expressed gratitude for the honor, “I am truly humbled by this particular recognition, and I embrace the profound connection I feel in my heart, mind, and soul as a Kapampangan. This is why we work diligently as if Pampanga is my birthplace.”
“I look forward to our continued collaboration, and I express my gratitude to the Angeles City Council for your support of the Clark Development Corp. I am honored to have received this recognition, and I sincerely thank you for it,” she added.
To Devanadera, the recognition highlighted not only her personal achievements but more so emphasized the growing influence and recognition of the Clark Freeport on the regional stage.
The resolution was formally presented to Devanadera at the Jan. 16 session of the council by Vice Mayor Vicky Vega Cabigting, alongside councilors Jesus “Jay” Sangil, Arvin Suller, Joan Crystal Aguas, Danilo Lacson, Marino Bañola, Alexander Indiongco, Raco Paolo Del Rosario, Edgardo Pamintuan Jr., Joseph Alfie Bonifacio, and Crisanto Cortez.
In addition to being named “Woman of the Year” in 2023, Atty. Devanadera was also recognized as one of the Captains of Industries Awardees, Asia Influential Leaders Awardees, and a recipient of the University of the Philippines Gawad Oblation Award, among others.
