20/06/2026
Some smiles change a single moment. His vision is changing an entire standard.
We're proud to share that our President, Dr.RFD, has been named one of PeopleAsia's Men Who Matter 2026, an honor reserved for individuals whose work leaves a mark far beyond their own field.
For Dr. RFD, that mark has always been the same: to raise the standard of dental care in the Philippines, to give people the confidence that comes with a smile they're proud of, and to build something that reaches well beyond the walls of any clinic.
This recognition isn't his alone. It belongs to every patient who placed their trust in us, every team member who shows up for excellence each day, and everyone who has been part of the Urban Smiles journey.
Congratulations, Dr. RFD. Your passion, your leadership, and your heart for this work continue to inspire all of us! 🤍
Featured in People Asia Magazine | Men Who Matter 2026
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MEET PEOPLEASIA’S “MEN WHO MATTER” 2026
From sons who rise to the occasion to fathers who lead by example, this year’s awardees matter for all the right reasons.
Headlining the issue is cover star Donny Pangilinan, who earns his second “Men Who Matter” recognition and first solo cover on PeopleAsia.
This year’s awardees also include:
Endo Kazuya,
Ambassador of Japan to the Philippines
Greg Banzon,
Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer,
Century Pacific Food, Inc.
Masando Hashimoto,
President,
Toyota Motor Philippines Corporation
Carlo Calma,
Creative Director,
Carlo Calma Consultancy, Inc.
Victor Harry Hartman,
CEO and Chief Creative Director,
Hartman Communications
Serge Bernal,
Vice President for Corporate Relations
Shell Pilipinas Corporation
Dr. Ralph Figaroa De Las Alas,
President,
Urban Smiles Dental Clinic
Dr. Beaver Tamesis
President and CEO
Asian Hospital and Medical Center
Jeffrey Tarayao,
President,
One Meralco Foundation
Antonio “Toti” Turalba Jr.
President and CEO,
Active Group of Companies
Joey Samson,
Fashion Designer
Louie Gutierrez,
Founder and CEO,
SilverWorks
Kyle “Kulas” Jennermann,
Travel Vlogger and Content Creator,
Becoming Filipino
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