PAF Reserve Brig. Gen. Romero Honored as Outstanding Leader in Asia

MANILA, Philippines — Philippine Air Force Reserve Brig. Gen. Michael “Mikee” L. Romero, a former House deputy speaker, has been recognized as among Outstanding Leaders in Asia for his multiple successes that have influenced a broader mindset shift for sustainable growth beyond corporate boundaries. “Brigadier General Romero exemplifies a leader whose multifaceted impact redefines leadership standards, setting a benchmark for future generations,” the ACES Awards 2026 said in its official statement. A celebrated sportsman, sports patron, and businessman, Romero was a legislator whose three terms in Congress, a total of nine years, were capped last year by his service as House committee chairman on poverty alleviation. READ: ‘Hospital for the poor’ receives dialysis machine from Mikee Romero For the past 12 months, he has devoted time to humanitarian service, leading the Philippine Reservist Movement as chairman of the Association of Reservists and Reservist Administrators of the Philippines. His work included a focus on hard-to-access marginalized communities in sentinel islands in Batanes and Sulu, strife-ravaged communities, and indigenous communities, earning him awards and citations from the Armed Forces of the Philippines. Recently, he was named Reservist No. 1 by the AFP-Joint Special Operations Command during the Donning of Tan Beret rites at Camp Aguinaldo. ACES Awards cited Romero as the visionary chairman of Mikro-Tech Capital Inc., whose transformative leadership across multiple sectors manifests his unwavering commitment to nation-building. His pioneering approach in port infrastructure has significantly enhanced island connectivity in the Philippines, facilitating economic growth and regional integration, the award statement added. The council praised Romero’s ability to turn his vision into results and noted that his leadership has fostered a culture of resilience and innovation within his organizations. The ACES Council said: “Brigadier General Romero exemplifies a leader whose multifaceted impact redefines leadership standards, setting a benchmark for future generations.” READ: Romero, Solano first reservists to wear AFP-JSOC Tan Beret The ACES Awards are among the top Asian platforms that meticulously screen and recognize individuals and organizations demonstrating excellence in leadership, sustainability, innovation, and responsible growth. This year’s program carries the theme “Setting the Benchmark for Enduring Impact.” The ACES awards gala will be in Kuala Lumpur in October. Romero said: “This honor serves as an affirmation and a challenge — to continue to create opportunities for others. It highlights the potential of Filipino leadership to move the needle for mindsets that change outcomes that yield benefits beyond one’s lifetime.” /atm