WomenbizPH-UN Women Kababaihan,Kalikasan and Kabuhayan CEBU 2025 - Women's Business Council Philippines, Inc.

June 6, 2025

WomenbizPH-UN Women Workshop & Networking Event CEBU was held last June 6, 2025 at Maayo Hotel in Cebu entitled “KABABAIHAN. KALIKASAN. KABUHAYAN” – Building Climate-Resilient Livelihoods for Women . This event is a component of the Empower Project between the Women’s Business Council Philippines, Inc. (WomenBizPH) and the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women).

Message of Support was given by Ms. Esperanza Transfiguracion L. Melgar, OIC Regional Director, Region 7 , Department of Trade & Industry

The Speakers were :

Empowering Women Entrepreneurs Towards Business Resilience :
- Ms. Iris Louise R. Dorado, Chief Finance Officer
- Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc. (RAFI)- Microfinance Inc.
Pioneering Programs for Sustainable and Inclusive Growth :
- Mr. Helbert Antoine A. Achay, Vice President, Branch Banking Sector
  Development Bank of the Philippines – Cebu
Perspective from the Youth Sector on Gender and Climate Issues
- Ms. Catherine Aluba, Convenor – Project and Innovation Committee
  Code Green PH – Cebu City

The Panel Discussion:

Developing Sustainable Supply Chain and Financial Resilience from

WomenbizPH Cebu Members :

Ms. Cristina Lo – Vice President & CEO, Coast Pacific Manufacturing Corp.
Ms. Raquel Choa – Founder, The Chocolate Chamber
Moderator: Ms. Melanie Ng, Executive Vice President, Ng Khai Development Corporation;
President, Right Juan Leading Edge Services Inc.; Owner, GemsDesignsCebu

Perspective from the Youth Sector on Gender and Climate Issues

Ms. Catherine Aluba, Convenor – Project and Innovation Committee
Code Green PH – Cebu City

WomenbizPH Board Secretary and Affiliates / Partnerships Mylene Abiva announced upcoming WomenbizPH local and international projects and WomenbizPH member Lesley Geronimo was Moderator for the Open Forum.

It aims to engage policymakers, non-government organizations, and private companies to build synergies in helping women and marginalized groups achieve business continuity and thrive in the midst of climate change. It will also equip women entrepreneurs with practical knowledge on business approaches, particularly on supply chain management and financial literacy/resilience.

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