Ramon S. Ang, president and chief executive officer of San Miguel Corp., has been conferred the highest distinction given by the French government, the Legion of Honor, with the rank of Officier (officer), in recognition of his contributions to strengthening ties between the Philippines and France by advancing shared economic goals and being a force for good.
Michí¨le Boccoz, French Ambassador to the Philippines, conferred the honor to Ang in an event marking 75 years of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
According to the French smbassador, the Legion of Honor is the most prestigious distinction given by the Republic of France, and is awarded in recognition of distinguished and eminent service.
During the ceremony at the French Ambassador’s Residence, Boccoz thanked Ang “for the role you play as a businessman and as a philanthropist to strengthen those ties between France and the Philippines, and to promote friendship between our two peoples”
Ang joins a short and distinguished list of Filipinos to have received the honor, including past Philippine presidents.
In bestowing the honor, Boccoz cited Ang’s efforts that led to the delivery of French humanitarian aid to the Philippines, as well as the strengthening of economic ties.
In his acceptance speech, Ang thanked the French government for the honor, usually reserved for the most distinguished French military personnel and civilians who have rendered exemplary service to France.
Ang said: “This recognition inspires me and my colleagues in San Miguel Corp. — who I proudly share this with — to work even harder to deliver a better future for all and uphold the common values that we stand for and live by.”
