PBCWE (Philippine Business Coalition for Women Empowerment)

Balancing care responsibilities with career opportunities continues to be a challenge for Filipino working women. IW-supported research on the role of women in Philippine workspaces showed that 74% of C-suite respondents believe that women are more likely than men to be held back by care responsibilities in pursuing promotion opportunities. These findings remain present in PBCWE (Philippine Business Coalition for Women Empowerment)'s recent Census on Women in Executive Leadership Teams, which identified care work as a factor that impacts women’s career mobility. CEO respondents shared instances of women employees declining promotions due to concerns the twin demands of career and care roles could significantly impact their mental and physical health. On International Day of Care and Support and on all days, we call on companies to strengthen workplace policies such as parental leave and flexible work arrangements that enable all their employees to equally take on care responsibilities in their homes. To learn more about how care roles impact women’s careers: https://buff.ly/47ZYqFX https://buff.ly/3XujijW #GenderEquality #CareEconomy

Congratulations PBCWE member company, Accenture in the Philippines! 🎉

SGV & Co. has successfully completed the Gender Equality Assessment, Results, and Strategies (GEARS) and is now set to implement its Action Plan, reinforcing its commitment to advancing Workplace Gender Equality (WGE) and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). This initiative was carried out in partnership with PBCWE, supported by the Australian Government. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gjpe3QbP 👉 To learn more about PBCWE's membership and its work with industry-leading companies, sign up to https://lnkd.in/d6SCWhjg or email bizdev@pbcwe.com. #PBCWE #SGV #Philippines #WorkplaceGenderEquality #DiversityEquityInclusion

On September 30, PBCWE, in partnership with European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines delivered a capacity-building training on 'Inclusive Leadership' as part of the growing training modules offered to PBCWE member companies. During the session, business leaders enhanced their knowledge of creating an organizational culture through a gender lens, aligning strategic objectives with gender equality and inclusion, and using practical tools and mechanisms to mainstream gender throughout the organization. 👉 To learn more about our capacity-building initiatives, click here: https://lnkd.in/d6SCWhjg #PBCWE #ECCP #Philippines #InclusiveLeadership

Small steps forward, but still a long way to go—while over half of small Philippine PLCs (Publicly Listed Companies) now express support for WGE, policies and concrete gender targets remain scarce. Progress is noticeable, with 53% of small companies showing support in 2022, up from 39% in 2020. However, the absence of specific gender targets across small and medium-sized companies reveals that support alone is not enough. In the realm of larger companies, explicit gender targets are still a rarity, appearing in just 2% of cases. Most continue to offer statements of support rather than actionable goals. It is time to move beyond declarations and into decisive action—because true empowerment means setting, and meeting, clear targets for change. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/g4J5dfuT 👉 To learn more about PBCWE's membership and its work with industry-leading companies, sign up to https://lnkd.in/d6SCWhjg or email bizdev@pbcwe.com. #PBCWE #Philippines #PLCsForWGE

The Philippine Women Economic Network (PhilWEN), a coalition of women’s business organizations, shared an invitation to join the Philippine Delegation to the ASEAN Women’s Business Delegation to India, organized by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) Ladies Organization (FLO) last September. Over the course of five days, delegates were provided with numerous opportunities to learn and engage with FLO. Each day was meticulously curated to offer a taste of Indian food, culture, and an appreciation of the Indian business landscape. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gMQN_uce 👉 To learn more about PBCWE's membership and its work with industry-leading companies, sign up to https://lnkd.in/d6SCWhjg or email bizdev@pbcwe.com. #PhilWEN #PBCWE #WorkplaceGenderEquality #DiversityEquityInclusion

Congratulations to PBCWE member company, Athena! 🎉

Athena enables leaders to unlock 🕒 time abundance through strategic delegation. By connecting them with best-in-class Executive Partners, Athena moves beyond basic administrative tasks, helping leaders achieve more time, leverage, and output. In addition to keeping their Executive Partners’ skills current and aligned with client needs, Athena is 🤝 committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, supported by PBCWE. Read more here: 👉 To learn more about PBCWE's membership and its work with industry-leading companies, sign up to https://lnkd.in/d6SCWhjg or email bizdev@pbcwe.com. #PBCWE #Athena #Philippines #WorkplaceGenderEquality #DiversityEquityInclusion

Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay and at PBCWE we believe that in order to foster a safe and inclusive workplace environment, companies should prioritize their employees’ mental well-being through policies and programs in place that support this. In 2021, we 🤝 partnered with our member company Philippine National Bank in preparing a case study that highlights why investing in both the physical and mental wellness of their employees by enhancing their productivity and improving the quality of their lives can mean success for their business. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/d-c65Y9Q #PBCWE #PNB #WorldMentalHealthDay #WorkplaceGenderEquality #DiversityEquityInclusion

Last October 4, Celso Santiago, Jr., MPM (JR), Program Director of PBCWE's Leaders for Change, a collaborative hub for CEOs in the Philippines aimed at building a 🤝 community of practice, represented the coalition at the 4th Research Conference organized by the People Management Association of the Philippines (PMAP). With the theme "Navigating Contemporary Workplace Challenges: Insights and Strategies," JR presented PBCWE's latest 📝 Census on Women in Executive Leadership Teams in Philippine Publicly Listed Companies, which highlights the critical role that gender diversity plays in the country's corporate leadership landscape. This provides compelling evidence that 📈 increased representation of women in key leadership positions leads to improved business performance and sustainability. To access the full study, go to https://lnkd.in/guizUP2N. 👉 To learn more about PBCWE's membership and its work with industry-leading companies, sign up to https://lnkd.in/d6SCWhjg or email bizdev@pbcwe.com. #PBCWE #PMAP #WorkplaceGenderEquality #DiversityEquityInclusion