Century Pacific Food, Inc. (PSE:CNPF), one of the leading food and beverage companies in the Philippines, was recently honored as one of Forbes’ World’s Best Employers in Forbes’ in 2024. A first for the company, this milestone reflects Century Pacific’s commitment to fostering a positive, entrepreneurial workplace where employees can grow, thrive, and make a real impact.

Forbes’ list is based on independent surveys conducted globally with over 300,000 employees across more than 50 countries.

A Company Where Employees are Valued
At Century Pacific, employees are viewed as the driving force behind the company’s success. CNPF’s consistent growth performance is made possible through the entrepreneurial spirit, passion for excellence, and customer-centricity of its workforce. Century Pacific’s workplace culture is grounded in respect for the individual, humility, integrity, and malasakit—a deep sense of care and responsibility for one another and the business. These values form the foundation for collaboration, innovation, and success.

Ted Po, CNPF President and CEO, shared, “An engaged workforce is essential in creating shared value and driving positive impact. Following Stephen Covey’s 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, we foster a culture where employees are proactive, listen to understand each other, and think win-win to sustainably deliver the end in mind – affordable nutrition for our consumers.”

Nurturing Future Impact-Oriented Leaders
With a workforce of over 28,000 and brands like Century Tuna, 555, Argentina, and Birch Tree in its portfolio, Century Pacific is more than just a food company—it is a place where employees are encouraged to grow both personally and professionally. The company invests in talent development, offering programs like the Century Leadership University, which provides customized learning and competency-guided curriculums.

Employee engagement is a priority, with initiatives such as Century Cares, which strengthens the sense of belonging among employees. Recognition programs like Century Idol and Sibol celebrate achievements and sustainability-driven efforts, while the Volunpeer Program offers employees the opportunity to contribute to community projects such as Kain Po, CNPF’s flagship feeding program, and Saving Our Seas, a project focused on the circular economy.

A Culture of Malasakit and Empowerment
For employees like Angel Sinocruz, Assistant Vice President and Tuna Division Controller at Century Pacific, the company is more than just a workplace — it is a home away from home. Sinocruz, who has been with Century Pacific for more than seventeen years, shared, “I am deeply committed to helping the Company thrive, knowing that its success is closely tied to my own. It exemplifies its core values at every level, from top management to the entire workforce. Most importantly, it cultivates a sense of belonging through highly cohesive teams built on trust and psychological safety.”

George Wang III, Vice President for Human Resources and Corporate Affairs, added, “At Century Pacific, our employees grow not only in their roles but as individuals. Guided by our core values, they are nurtured to gain the skills and confidence to make meaningful contributions to the company and the communities we serve. Together, we strive to bring to life our mission to nourish and delight everyone, every day, everywhere.”

This year, among the 800 companies from around the world featured in Forbes’ List, 7 hail from the Philippines.

Source: https://www.forbes.com/lists/worlds-best-employers/?sh=76099a321e0c