In a special gathering brimming with energy and Olympic spirit, Suntrust Properties, Inc. (SPI), a wholly owned subsidiary of Megaworld Corporation, honored its top-performing sales agents for the 2nd Quarter of 2024. The event, titled 'Suntrust 2024: Taas Noo, Suntrustee To,' was held on August 20, 2024, at Palacio De Maynila,drawing inspiration from the recent victory of our Filipino athletes at the Paris Olympics.

The celebration began with a grand parade featuring 300 sales Suntrustees, each donning attire that mirrored the theme of Olympic triumph. Drawing inspiration from the recent victories of Filipino athletes at the 2024 Paris Olympics, the Suntrustees marched proudly, embodying the spirit of champions as they paraded through the venue in a display of pride and camaraderie. 

Suntrust senior vice president Atty. Basilio Almazan Jr. kicked off the celebration with his inspiring welcome address. He talked about the evident parallel between the journey of two-time Olympic gold medalist Carlos Yulo and the powerful determination displayed by Suntrust’s sales force. “Yulo’s success was not achieved overnight. He has experienced failures in the past, and yet it didn’t stop him from striving harder. He persevered until he achieved his goals. There were setbacks but these only fueled his determination to work harder,” he said.  

Following Almazan’s speech, Suntrust first vice president for Sales and Marketing Jerry Rubis delivered a heartfelt salute to the Suntrustees, expressing the company’s deep appreciation for their unwavering commitment to excellence. “Today, we celebrate not just victories but your unwavering dedication and pursuit of excellence. Like the Olympic athletes who push beyond their limits, our Suntrustees show this commitment every day,” he enthused. 

Rubis further reflected on daily challenges faced by Suntrustees, likening their efforts to the demands of competing in the Olympics. “Every day in real estate is like an Olympic event—challenging and demanding. Yet, your perseverance makes you our champions. Kaya’t kami ay nagpupugay sa sipag ng bawat isang Suntrustee Olympian,” Rubis concluded, emphasizing the importance of resilience as an important trait to succeed. 

The evening continued with a series of award presentations, where the top-performing sales agents were honored for their exceptional contributions to the company’s success.  Adding to the excitement, the awarding ceremony included special raffle prizes and surprise performances from Suntrust employees.

As the event drew to a close, Suntrust president Atty. Harrison Paltongan delivered a powerful and symbolic message. He spoke about the significance of the yellow attire worn by the Executive Committee, describing it as a representation of the energy, visibility, and enduring strength of the Suntrust team. “The color of energy, the color of the sun that never fades—this is our symbol of strength and inspiration,” Paltongan stated, highlighting the unity and diversity within the company, much like the Olympic rings.

Atty. Paltongan also emphasized the importance of resilience and optimism, drawing further parallels between the daily efforts of Suntrustees and the journey of Olympic athletes. “Winning a medal is not just about the end result but about the journey and preparation. Every effort counts, and even if you don’t win today, you are moving closer to success,” he encouraged, urging the Suntrustees to persevere with determination.

The “Suntrust 2024: Taas Noo, Suntrustee To” awards ceremony was a resounding success, celebrating the remarkable achievements of Suntrust’s sales team and reinforcing the company’s unwavering commitment to excellence, unity, and collective strength.