Joining the mix of Filipino and Manila-based expat leaders is Valenzuela City Mayor Sherwin Gatchalian receiving his trophy from Devex president Raj Kumar and Dept. of Social Welfare and Development Sec. Dinky Soliman.

From left, Mayor Gatchalian with Valenzuela Polytechnic College president Dr. Nelly Asuncion and Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Valenzuela president. Dr. Neddy Nedeña.

Marites Vitug, editor-at-large of Rappler and a member of the 40 Under 40 selection committee congratulates Mayor Gatchalian.

Some of 40 Under 40 honorees with juror Rapa Lopa (extreme right) of PBSP, Sec. Dinky Soliman (center) and former Sen. Joker Arroyo (3rd from left).

The trophy given to the select few 40 Under 40 honorees.

The list of 40 represents a mix of Filipino and Manila-based expat leaders from international development agencies, the government, corporations and NGOs.

From left, Valenzuela Polytechnic College president Dr. Nelly Asuncion, Mayor Gatchalian, Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Valenzuela president. Dr. Neddy Nedeña and City Information Officer Ahna Mejia.

Valenzuela City tertiary education masters with 40 Under 40 honoree Tanya Hotchkiss (extreme right), an environment and education advocate.

From left, Devex president Raj Kumar, 40 Under 40 honoree Mayor Gatchalian and Chevron (Caltex) country chairman Peter Morris.

The Sky Garden of Zhuellig Building in Makati hosted the Manila 40 Under 40 conferment of honorees.