7 May 2026, Makati City, Philippines – Filinvest Development Corporation has taken a landmark step in advancing inclusive business practices by becoming the first member of the Philippine Business Coalition for Women Empowerment (PBCWE) to adopt a group-wide approach, joining as its inaugural Visionary Member.
This milestone underscores Filinvest’s role in setting the direction for embedding Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) across its portfolio of businesses. As one of the Philippines’ leading conglomerates with interests spanning real estate, banking, hospitality, power, and infrastructure, its membership reflects a deliberate effort to strengthen Workplace Gender Equality (WGE) and Women’s Economic Equality (WEE) by aligning its business units around shared principles and practices.
In 2025, PBCWE introduced new membership tiers, Ally, Champion, and its premium category, Visionary, as part of its transition into a social enterprise organization. This shift supports the coalition’s portfolio of services, including GEARS (Gender Equality Assessment, Results, and Strategies), training and capacity‑building programs, and policy consultations, among others.
By joining PBCWE at its highest membership tier, Filinvest is taking a concrete step toward building a more consistent and coordinated approach to gender equality and inclusion across all its business units. This participation marks the first time a conglomerate, through its holding company, has committed at this level, setting a new benchmark for corporate leadership in the Philippines.
“We value our partnership with PBCWE as it reinforces our commitment to gender inclusion while upholding a merit-based culture. This is reflected in the strong representation of women across Filinvest, including 67% of our Board of Directors, 49% of our executives, and 57% of our total workforce. We believe that diverse perspectives not only strengthen our teams but also support our aim of becoming a high-performing organization,” said Rhoda A. Huang, President and CEO of Filinvest Development Corp. (FDC).“PBCWE welcomes Filinvest’s leadership in setting a precedent for other conglomerates and large organizations to follow. Filinvest’s move reinforces the growing role of the private sector in shaping a more inclusive, equitable and future-ready workforce,” said Ms. Aurora “Boots” D. Geotina-Garcia, PhilWEN Founding Chairperson and President, and PBCWE Governing Council Chairperson.
