A RESIDENT of Victorias City, Negros Occidental was cited as an International Outstanding Visual Artist of the Year during the 2nd Annual Philippines Elite Awards held at the Grand Ballroom of Crimsons Hotel, Alabang on October 10, 2019.

The awardee is Larry Carumba who was once named as Malihaw and Bagong Bayani awardee in 2013 for Culture and the Arts.

Filipino and International achievers from the different sectors of the community were honored for their exemplary success and significant contribution to the community.

The Philippines Elite Awards 2019 was presented by JPP Dreamworld Productions and Ms. Joyce Peñas Pilarsky.

The 2019 Awardees include Mr. Boy Abunda, Dr. Manny Almelor, Ms. Christine Balaguer, Mr. Ruel Bayani, Ms. Samantha Mae Bernardo, Ms. Natalya Bronzova, Mr. Derick Cabrido, Mr. Larry Carumba, Mr. Waldy Carbonell, Ms. Zara Carbonell, Mr. Nikki Co, Ms. Deniece Cornejo, Ms. Alexandra Dayrit, Ms.Ma. Lourdes Escosio-Engo, Mayor Jaime Fresnedi, Mr. RS Francisco, Atty. Marie Glen Garduque, Ms. Baby Go, Mr. Manny Halasan, Mr. Arnell Ignacio, Ms. Jessica Maloles, Ms. Mary Pauline Obias, Mr. Tim Pavino, Mr. Kevin Posadas, Dr. Arnold Ramos, Mr. Manu Respalll akaMR Speaks, Mr. Romnick Sarmenta, Dra. Emehly Sevilla, Vice Mayor Artemio Simundac, Ms. Manal Sugadol, Congw. Nina Taduran, Ms. Lovely Tajan, Mr. Voltaire Tayag, Mr. Miggy Tolentino, Dr. Francis Uy, Mr. Cris Villanueva, Ms. Mildred Vitangcol, and Councilor Mark Lester Baes.