“There’s no second chance at making a good first impression”. This saying has guided the 35 year old creative marketing guru, Mr. Aries Balanay, “Sir A” to his corporate colleagues. At a young age, he has already made his mark, having worked in several advertising agencies as an Art Director. He likewise became the Art Director of the US Embassy in Manila.
An entrepreneur at heart, he was able to establish businesses in the field of creative advertising and education.
He is the Managing Editor of www.airtraveller.ph and www.flyhighmanila.com.ph, the Philippines’ leading digital news websites for airline and travel industry and the Creative Strategist of Folium Multimedia Production, a multimedia company with offices in the USA and the Philippines.
Having the innate skills of being a leader, he also actively serves and volunteers for different organizations, and his hard work made him one of the youngest presidents of JCI Makati and currently, the youngest president ever elected twice in the Rotary Club of Intramuros.
Having served the Junior Chamber International – Makati as the 2015 President, which became the Best Local Organization, Category 2 in Area 2 and the Best Local Organization, Category 2 in the Philippines, he has accomplished outstanding projects which are mostly dedicated to education. Additionally, he was able to recover the JCI Makati Clubhouse located in Cityland 8 Makati City at no expense to the organization. Today, he is still an active member of JCI Philippines at the age of 35.
All of these achievements in his life were because of the sense of social responsibility that runs through him. The projects that have greatly benefited the non-governmental organizations (NGOs) that were under his leadership and the trainees he accommodates, are manifestations of his dedication in his work. Even with all the accomplishments tied to his name, he remains grounded; a gentleman, of genuine character and humility.
To Sir A you have guided us on each step of the way. We appreciate that a lot and on your big day we wish you a great success and well-being.
