It was a memorable day last June 5, 2017 for San Miguel Corporation (SMC) and the Ateneo Graduate School of Busines-Center for Continuing Education (AGSB-CCE) as the pioneer batch of the exclusive Leadership and Management Development Program (LMDP) gather for their graduation at the SMC Head Office. 25 middle managers were recognized for their hard work, commitment, and dedication. 

The event began with opening remarks and congratulatory message from Mr. Casiano B. Cabalan Jr., Vice President and Corporate HR Head of SMC. Also present were other SMC executives, Ms. Aurora T. Calderon, SVP & Senior Executive Assistant & COO, and Mr. Ferdinand K. Constantino, Vice President and Chief Finance Officer. Ms. Marleth S. Calanog, Executive Director and Dr. Jet Magsaysay, LMDP Program Director represented AGSB-CCE. 

Mr. Gary A. Algodon, Mr. Richardson Blasco, Mr. Lewisito Leonillo, Mr. Noel Callanta, Mr. Ariel Azul, Ms. Ma. Margarita Tanglao, and Ms. Florence Pavon were recipients of the Director's Award. A special recognition was also accorded to the team with the Best Integrating Project Presentation, which went to "The Beer Team: Adjunct Mix Strategy for SMC Breweries.