Posted by Manila, 13 February 2026 – In a celebration of Filipino entrepreneurial creativity and the thriving circular economy, Carousell, the leading multi-category classifieds and recommerce marketplace, officially crowned 11 winners for the 2025 Caroupreneur Awards, presented in partnership with the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) as its major partner. Selected based on their exceptional listing quality, high user ratings, and customer responsiveness, these awardees represent the top tier of the platform’s diverse community. The awards celebrate the ‘husay’ of winners who have mastered the digital marketplace to grow their reach and deliver exceptional value to Filipino buyers across all categories.
Now in its 4th year, the awards continue to celebrate the growth of Caroupreneurs across the region who have turned their digital ventures into thriving success stories. From luxury enthusiasts to gadget experts and home-based entrepreneurs, the 2025 winners exemplify the growth and innovation that define the Philippines’ vibrant digital marketplace.
“The Caroupreneur Awards honour the resilience, innovation, and commitment of our Filipino community. Our awardees come from a diverse range of categories, from autos and electronics to real estate and essential services, providing Filipinos with easier access to a wider range of products and services,” said Ms. Shine Resurreccion, Business Director and Market Representative at Carousell Philippines. “By recognising their achievements, we hope to inspire even more Filipinos to turn their aspirations into reality through the opportunities Carousell creates for everyone.”
| Property Awards | Awardees |
| Superstar Broker Awardee of Bulacan | MARAJC Realty Marketing Corp @Marajc_realty |
| Master Awardee – Batangas | Eva Villamarzo @evadiaz |
| Autos Awards | Awardees |
| Superstar Dealership Awardee | Rafael “Bok” Mangubat @bokpanda88 |
| Goods & Services Award | Awardees |
| Best in Commercial Furniture | Omesh Vaswani @costuless_inc. |
| Best in Luxury Watches | Rafael “Bok” Mangubat @bokpanda88 |
| Best in Affordable Bags | Valerie Cruz Genato@authenticbagshavenbyvalg |
| Best in Casual Wear | Joan Bondoc @iwearclothingph |
| 5-star Seller Awardee – Hobbies & Toys | Gabriel Nikko Monteza @angelgabriel0303 |
| 5-star Seller Awardee – Apparel | Aveltot @aveltot_rig |
| 5-star Seller Awardee – Bags & Wallets | Angel M @90sangel |
| Most Responsive Seller Award – Casual Wear | Larissa Rimando @tidyup.lara |
“The 2025 winners demonstrate the incredible power of perseverance and dedication within our community. Many of these entrepreneurs began their journey as part-time sellers wanting to earn extra income and have since grown into trusted sellers, building meaningful connections with other Filipinos along the way,” added Mr. Ralph Garcia, Regional Category Manager of Carousell Philippines. “We are proud to be part of their journey, celebrating each milestone and watching as their businesses and communities thrive together.”
Celebrating 13 years of connecting communities, Carousell continues to empower individuals to declutter, earn, and build their businesses. By fostering trust and innovation, Carousell is paving the way for Filipinos to unlock new opportunities and thrive.
For more details and inspiring success stories, visit Caroupreneur Awards 2025.
About Carousell
Carousell is part of Carousell Group, the leading multi-category platform for secondhand in Greater Southeast Asia on a mission to make secondhand the first choice. In the Philippines, users can buy and sell across a diverse range of categories, including autos, properties, fashion, electronics and hobbies & toys.
Founded in August 2012 in Singapore, the Group has a leading presence in seven markets under the brands Carousell, Carousell Media Group, Cho Tot, Laku6, LuxLexicon, Mudah.my, OneShift, REFASH and Revo Financial, serving tens of millions of monthly active users. Carousell is backed by leading investors including Telenor Group, Rakuten Ventures, Naver, STIC Investments, 500 Global and Peak XV Partners (formerly known as Sequoia Capital India).