The Manila Times President and COO Blanca Mercado is cited by the Rising Tiger Magazine as one of the Women of Substance during a ceremony at the Manila Hotel on Thursday, March 30, 2023. The award is given to women who have excelled in their careers and has shown exemplary leadership beyond their chosen profession.PHOTO BY J. GERARD SEGUIAThe Manila Times President and COO Blanca Mercado is cited by the Rising Tiger Magazine as one of the Women of Substance during a ceremony at the Manila Hotel on Thursday, March 30, 2023. The award is given to women who have excelled in their careers and has shown exemplary leadership beyond their chosen profession.PHOTO BY J. GERARD SEGUIAThe Manila Times President and COO Blanca Mercado is cited by the Rising Tiger Magazine as one of the Women of Substance during a ceremony at the Manila Hotel on Thursday, March 30, 2023. The award is given to women who have excelled in their careers and has shown exemplary leadership beyond their chosen profession.PHOTO BY J. GERARD SEGUIAThe Manila Times President and COO Blanca Mercado is cited by the Rising Tiger Magazine as one of the Women of Substance during a ceremony at the Manila Hotel on Thursday, March 30, 2023. The award is given to women who have excelled in their careers and has shown exemplary leadership beyond their chosen profession.PHOTO BY J. GERARD SEGUIAThe Manila Times President and COO Blanca Mercado is cited by the Rising Tiger Magazine as one of the Women of Substance during a ceremony at the Manila Hotel on Thursday, March 30, 2023. The award is given to women who have excelled in their careers and has shown exemplary leadership beyond their chosen profession.PHOTO BY J. GERARD SEGUIAThe Manila Times President and COO Blanca Mercado is cited by the Rising Tiger Magazine as one of the Women of Substance during a ceremony at the Manila Hotel on Thursday, March 30, 2023. The award is given to women who have excelled in their careers and has shown exemplary leadership beyond their chosen profession.PHOTO BY J. GERARD SEGUIA