Biopharmaceutical leader Takeda Healthcare Philippines, Inc.
(Takeda) has reaffirmed its commitment to a people-first culture and workplace,
earning a spot among the Philippines' Best Workplaces™ for 2025–its third
consecutive win.
Earning a spot on the Philippines’ Best Workplaces™ list is
no small feat. The selection process, led by Great Place To Work®, is highly
competitive and grounded in rigorous analytics and confidential employee
feedback. To qualify, companies must first be Great Place To Work Certified™
and achieve a minimum score of 65% on the Trust Index© Survey—a globally
recognized benchmark for workplace excellence.
The Great Place To Work® awards
evening revolved around the theme “Change Happens Here,” highlighting workplaces that continue to empower employees
and prioritize human connection, even in technological advancements.
This year, nearly 500,000 employees participated in the
survey, representing 750,000 voices across the Philippines. Takeda Healthcare
Philippines, Inc. stands out, with an impressive 97% of its employees stating that it is a great place to work which
is far exceeding the 65% average for
a typical company in the Philippines. This remarkable achievement underscores
Takeda’s unwavering dedication to fostering an exceptional workplace culture
where employees feel valued, empowered, and supported.
“In Takeda, each recognition we receive is a celebration of
our very own people; the heart of our success. This achievement is a testament
to the strength of our collaboration, trust, and shared purpose. Together, we
will continue to create a place where
every voice is heard, every effort is appreciated, and every day is an
opportunity to make a difference. Ultimately, we want our people to bring their
best self to work every day” said Loreann Villanueva, Country Manager of Takeda
Philippines.

Takeda
employees take part in fun activities like bowling and dancing, alongside by
empowering development programs such as Strengths Finder and Career Growth
"Takeda Healthcare Philippines’ recognition as one of
the Philippines’ Best Workplaces for 2025, reflects the voices of thousands of
employees nationwide and the growing emphasis on exceptional workplace culture.
Their inclusion, shaped by real employee experiences in an evolving business
landscape, perfectly embodies our theme, 'Change Happens Here.' This event
celebrates how Filipino organizations are fostering environments where
employees thrive and bring their best every day," said Ms. Antoniette
Talosig, Managing Partner of Great Place To Work® Philippines.
Villanueva added, “Takeda Healthcare Philippines, Inc., will
continue our commitment in empowering our people while driving innovation and
patient-centric outcomes for the Filipino people. We aim to further enhance our
employee experience through continuous learning opportunities, career growth
and inclusive engagement programs. We will carry on our legacy in creating a
workplace that prioritizes collaboration, creativity, and resilience, making it
a - great place to work that our employees are proud to own.”
“Takeda has a team of globally diverse colleagues who
are committed to bringing Better Health to people and a Brighter Future to the
world. Our success depends on fostering an inclusive environment where all
employees are welcomed, empowered and inspired to use their unique voices and
talents. We are committed to making a positive impact on people’s lives every
day — including our employees.”
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About Takeda
Takeda is focused on creating better health for people and a
brighter future for the world. We aim to discover and deliver life-transforming
treatments in our core therapeutic and business areas, including
gastrointestinal and inflammation, rare diseases, plasma-derived therapies,
oncology, neuroscience and vaccines. Together with our partners, we aim to
improve the patient experience and advance a new frontier of treatment options
through our dynamic and diverse pipeline. As a leading values-based, R&D-driven
biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Japan, we are guided by our
commitment to patients, our people and the planet. Our employees in
approximately 80 countries and regions are driven by our purpose and are
grounded in the values that have defined us for more than two centuries.
Takeda Healthcare Philippines, Inc. is a wholly owned
subsidiary of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited. Founded in 2014, Takeda
Healthcare Philippines, Inc. aims to broaden patient access to treatment across
the country through sustainable access programs enabling affordable and
integrated access solutions for disease areas such as oncology,
gastroenterology, rare diseases & vaccines and by strengthening the
healthcare system guided by our commitment to Patients, our People and the
Planet.
For more information, https://www.takeda.com/en-ph/
About Great Place To Work
As the global authority on workplace culture, Great Place To
Work brings 30 years of ground-breaking research and data to help every place
become a great place to work for all. Their proprietary platform and For All
Model helps companies evaluate the experience of every employee, with exemplary
workplaces becoming Great Place To Work Certified or receiving recognition on a
coveted Best Workplaces List. Follow Great Place To Work on LinkedIn, Facebook,
and Instagram or visit greatplacetowork.com.ph to learn more.
About Great Place To Work
Certification
Great Place To Work Certification is the most definitive
“employer-of-choice” recognition that companies aspire to achieve. It is the
only recognition based entirely on what employees report about their workplace
experience – specifically, how consistently they experience a high-trust
workplace. Great Place To Work Certification is recognized worldwide by
employees and employers alike and is the global benchmark for identifying and
recognizing outstanding employee experience. Every year, more than 10,000 companies
across 97 countries apply to get Great Place To Work Certified.