VERONICA Cruz, Senior Vice President and Business Executive Officer of Nestlé Philippines, Inc. (right) was given a special citation by the Philippine Sports Commission and the Philippine Commission on Women at the Women in Sports Awards for the support of grassroots sports in the Philippines.
She is pictured next to Philippine bowling legend Olivia “Bong” Coo, who is among this year’s Women In Sports Lifetime Achievement Awardees.
The recently-concluded Women in Sports Awards, held at the Rizal Memorial Stadium, has awarded MILO® Philippines’ Veronica Cruz, Senior Vice President and Business Executive Officer of Nestlé Philippines, Inc. with a special citation and recognition for the support of grassroots sports in the Philippines.
Cruz’s accolade stands as a testament to her exceptional leadership and tireless dedication to making sports accessible to all Filipinos. Through the dynamic sports programs spearheaded by MILO® under the MILO® Active Pilipinas campaign, Cruz and her team at MILO® have championed a movement aimed at empowering young individuals and communities to accelerate their life journeys and become successful through sports.
“It is with deepest pride and honor that our efforts towards grassroots sports are being recognized by the Philippine Sports Commission and the Philippine Commission on Women,” said Cruz. “This further reinforces our commitment to providing opportunities and nurturing the champion journeys of every Filipino through the sports programs MILO® offers.”
The MILO® Active Pilipinas campaign offers a diverse array of on-ground and online sports initiatives designed to inspire Filipino families to embrace an active lifestyle. Its flagship programs such as the National MILO Marathon, MILO Sports Clinics, Barangay MILO Liga, and MILO Champ Camp have collectively engaged millions of young Filipinos nationwide. These initiatives not only fuel the physical growth of participants but also instill valuable life skills and support their journey toward success.
“We remain steadfast in our dedication to the holistic development of Filipino youth,” Cruz said. “Through continued collaboration, we aim to empower the next generation of champions, equipping them with the tools they need to thrive both on and off the field.”
For more information, visit the official MILO® website (http://www.MILO.com.ph), and follow the official MILO® Philippines Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/MILO.ph), TikTok (@MILOphilippines) and Instagram (@MILOPhilippines) pages.