On the evening of January 17, 2025, USER hosted a spectacular event that would be remembered for years to come—LUMINOUS: The USER Red Carpet Year-End Party 2024. Held at the Marco Polo Hotel in Ortigas Centre, Metro Manila, it was a night of meaningful celebration that put the spotlight on the deep values that drive USER’s success.
This year’s celebration was a powerful reflection of the unity, dedication, and unwavering pursuit of excellence that defines our team. During the event, employees were shown how much they achieved in the past year and were recognised as the incredible people who fuel the company’s progress, showing that true brilliance comes from collaboration, innovation, and shared responsibility.
Moments That Defined LUMINOUS 2024
Celebrating a Year of Achievements and Togetherness
The evening kicked off with light-hearted words from the Business Development Manager, Ms Asthy Tan. Throughout the evening, the attending crowd, both at the event venue and online were showered with tons of exciting prizes raffled off as well as entertaining games. It was an extra layer of fun and anticipation for a memorable evening where all of USER’s teams came together to celebrate their hard work.
U Awards: Celebrating Those Who Shine Brightest
The heart and soul of the evening was undoubtedly the U Awards, an annual awarding event where USER honours the outstanding members of the USER family. These individuals embody the core values that make USER a global leader in human-focused innovation.
🔴 U-Unity Awards – Celebrating those who bring people together and strengthen our collaboration:
- Jai-Ann L. Sotto (PH)
- Tran Le Phu “Anson” (VN)
- John Renzo A. Quines (PH)
- Bavishi Jalpaben Yogesh (SG)
- Cherrilyn M. Baculanta (PH)
🔴 S-Service Awards – Recognising those who consistently go above and beyond:
- Kam Ying Han “Zoe” (SG)
- Jape John P. Reyes (PH)
- Regin T. Castillo (PH)
- Billy Joe C. Astilla (PH)
- Wang Xueting (SG)
🔴 E-Excellence Awards – Celebrating those who set new benchmarks in performance:
- Ameer Mohammed (IN)
- Jose Ryan S. Perez (PH)
- Hrithik Raj Prasad (SG)
- Liu Cao (SG)
- Cho Nam Eun (SG)
🔴 R-Responsibility Awards – Honouring those who take ownership and lead with integrity:
- Cherrilyn B. Ablay (PH)
- Ma. Abigail R. Sta. Ana (PH)
- Yeong Zhi Hao (SG)
- Jessielyn C. Frilles (PH)
- Kathy M. Soriano (PH)
🔴 Loyalty Awards – Giving a big thanks to those who have been with USER through thick and thin:
🏆 10 Years:
Marvic John Dollentas
🏆 7 Years:
- Zhang Yuman “Debbie”
- Manan Mahasyah
Alvin “Casper” Macatangay
- 🏆 5 Years:
- Ng Hui Jun
- Ma. Christina Orge
- Tran The Bao “Steve”
U Got Talent Season 5: Your Face Sounds Familiar
USER’s year-ender parties also feature a talent showdown where the community lets loose with their creativity: U Got Talent. This segment proves that USER employees are not just experts in IT and UX—they’re also star performers! This year’s edition took inspiration from Your Face Sounds Familiar, and everybody enjoyed extraordinary musical transformations on stage. From Charice Pempengco to BINI, our teams delivered unforgettable performances:
“Charice Pempengco and Iyaz”
“Wonder Girls”
“Rosie and Bruno Mars”
“BINI”
The grand winners were Team Rosie and Bruno Mars! Their electric performance had the crowd on their feet, proving once again that our talent shines brightest when given the right stage.
More than a celebration, it’s a dedication to team effort
LUMINOUS 2024 was more than just a celebration of the past year—it was a reminder of the power of collective brilliance. Every effort, whether big or small, contributes to the ongoing success of the company. From inspiring speeches and well-deserved awards to show-stopping performances, the night reaffirmed a key truth: USER’s achievements are built on the dedication and light of every individual.
As the team looked forward to 2025, the USER core management expressed their joy and desire for everyone to continue to push boundaries, innovate solutions, and inspire each other to do their very best.
In his closing remarks Dr Frank Qiu, the Founder and CEO of USER, reminded employees that success is not measured solely by individual accomplishments but by how we illuminate the path for others through teamwork, innovation, and a steadfast commitment to excellence. His message was clear: together, people can create something even greater. It was a call to action that would light the way for USER for years to come.
Looking Ahead: What’s Next for USER?
The energy from LUMINOUS 2024 is just the start for Team USER. As the company moves forward, it will hold more exciting events, team-building initiatives, and countless opportunities to celebrate the excellence while improving human lives through technology.
