

11-12 November 2025
Makati Shangri-La
Manila, Philippines
ASIAN FORUM ON ENTERPRISE FOR SOCIETY
Now on its fourth run, Asia’s premier forum on enterprise for society returns to the spotlight, highlighting how businesses can lead and thrive amidst disruption, fulfilling their role not only as value creators, but as enablers of resilience, inclusion, and innovation.
Through diverse, timely, and relevant themes, AFES 2025 will explore how organizations, and enterprise leaders can adapt core strategies to be more sustainable, responsive, and socially responsible which will yield to stronger institutions, empowered communities, and a more resilient future for all.
In an era marked by rapid change and rising uncertainty, the Asian Forum brings together bold ideas and practical insights on how enterprises can lead with purpose amidst disruption. A two-day forum awaits with rich dialogue and thought-provoking exchange of ideas.
Participants from the event will explore meaningful and significant conversations across multiple themes while navigating complex global challenges. The sessions will tackle interconnected themes such as financial inclusion, sustainability through innovation, education, and strengthening supply chains. Through these conversations, the forum aims to inspire actionable strategies that empower not only organizations but also communities to adapt and drive purposeful impact in a disrupted world.

Federico Tancongco
Senior Vice President & Chief Compliance Officer, BDO Unibank
A lawyer by training, Federico Tancongco teaches lawyers, bankers, auditors, insurance practitioners, and examiners of Trust and Investment Banking at the Trust Institute Foundation of the Philippines. He was previously seconded to BDO Private Bank, Inc. as Head of the Legal and Compliance Department. Before this, he served as a trial attorney and solicitor with the Office of the Solicitor General for six years before joining the Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation where he was Trust Legal Counsel for the Trust and Investments Division for 12 years. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Philosophy and Letters from De La Salle University and a Law degree from the University of the Philippines Diliman College of Law.
KEYNOTE SPEAKER

H.E. Ban Ki-Moon
8th Secretary General, United Nations
Ban Ki-moon is the 8th Secretary General of the United Nations. He served two consecutive terms from 2007 to 2016.
Throughout his tenure at the UN, Ban strove to be a bridge builder, to give voice to the world’s poorest and most vulnerable people, and to make the organization more transparent and effective. He successfully pressed for action to combat climate change–an effort that culminated in the adoption and rapid entry into force of the landmark Paris Agreement in 2016. He worked closely with member states of the UN to shape the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and to establish UN Women, which has been advancing the organization’s work for gender equality and women’s empowerment. He also launched major efforts to strengthen UN peace operations, to protect human rights, to improve humanitarian response, to prevent violent extremism, and to revitalize the disarmament agenda.
At the time of his appointment to the UN, Ban was the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade of the Republic of Korea. During his 37 years with the Ministry, his responsibilities included serving as Foreign Policy Adviser to the President, Chief National Security Adviser to the President, Vice Minister, Deputy Minister for Policy Planning, and Director-General for American Affairs. He was also actively involved in issues relating to inter-Korean relations as Chairman of the Preparatory Commission for the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty Organization.
He currently serves as the Chairman of the Ban Ki-moon Foundation for a Better Future, Chairman of the Boao Forum for Asia, Co-Chair of the Ban Ki-moon Centre for Global Citizens, Honour Member of the International Olympic Committee (previously Chair of the IOC Ethics Commission), President of the Assembly & Chair of the Council of the Global Green Growth Institute, Emeritus member of The Elders (previously Deputy Chair), Honorary Chair of the Global Center on Adaptation, and Distinguished Chair Professor and Honorary Chairman of the Future Strategy Institute at Seoul National University.
Ban received a bachelor’s degree in international relations from Seoul National University in 1970 and a master’s degree in public administration from the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University in 1985.
He is married with three children and four grandchildren.
PANEL SPEAKERS

























Federico Tancongco
Senior Vice President & Chief Compliance Officer, BDO Unibank

Federico Tancongco
Senior Vice President & Chief Compliance Officer, BDO Unibank

Federico Tancongco
Senior Vice President & Chief Compliance Officer, BDO Unibank

Federico Tancongco
Senior Vice President & Chief Compliance Officer, BDO Unibank

Federico Tancongco
Senior Vice President & Chief Compliance Officer, BDO Unibank

Federico Tancongco
Senior Vice President & Chief Compliance Officer, BDO Unibank

Federico Tancongco
Senior Vice President & Chief Compliance Officer, BDO Unibank

Federico Tancongco
Senior Vice President & Chief Compliance Officer, BDO Unibank

Federico Tancongco
Senior Vice President & Chief Compliance Officer, BDO Unibank

Federico Tancongco
Senior Vice President & Chief Compliance Officer, BDO Unibank

Federico Tancongco
Senior Vice President & Chief Compliance Officer, BDO Unibank

Federico Tancongco
Senior Vice President & Chief Compliance Officer, BDO Unibank
ACTION-INSPIRING CONVERSATIONS

Tuesday
Wednesday
Tuesday
9:00 - 10:15
OPENING SESSION
Welcome Remarks
by Amb. Jose L. Cuisia, Jr.,
Chair of Advisory Board, AIM RVR Center for Enterprise on Society
Opening Keynote
H.E. Ban Ki-Moon
8th Secretary General,
United Nations
10:15 – 10:30
NETWORKING BREAK
10:30 – 11:45
SESSION ONE:
“Navigating Global Disruptions Strategically”
A dialogue on disruptions in global cooperation and geopolitics and what enterprise leaders must prioritize to navigate this challenging landscape.
Moderator:
- Ms. Cathy Yang, Head of Programs, Cignal TV, Inc.
Panelists:
- Ms. Neha Das, Head, UN Global Compact (Asia & Oceania)
- Mr. Anshu Gupta, 2015 Ramon Magsaysay Awardee for Enterprise Leadership and Citizen Engagement
11:45 - 13:15
NETWORKING LUNCH
13:15 – 14:30
SESSION TWO:
“Back to Nature for Climate Emergency”
A discussion on the heightening climate emergency and what nature-based solutions can do in restoring the planet’s health.
Moderator:
- Dr. Chad Michael Briggs, Professor and Academic Program Director of Executive Master in Disaster Risk and Crisis Management, AIM
Panelists:
- Ms. Louise Mabulo, 2019 UN Young Champion of the Earth, Founder of The Cacao Project
- Archi. Romolo Nati, Chairman and CEO of Italpinas Development Corporation
14:30 – 15:45
SESSION THREE:
“Race with AI”
A dialogue on the challenges and promises of AI, as the technological race picks up.
Moderator:
- Dr. Christopher Monterola, Professor and Head of Aboitiz School of Innovation, Technology, and Entrepreneurship (ASITE), Asian Institute of Management
Panelists:
- Dr. Raul Fabella, National Scientist, National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST)
- Ms. Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo, Founder, NightOwlGPT
15:45 – 16:00
NETWORKING BREAK
16:00 – 17:15
SESSION FOUR:
“Targeting DEI: An Enterprise Priority Debate”
A debate on the motion: “Amidst disruption, enterprises must remain committed to their DEI priorities.”
Moderator:
- Dato Timothy Ong, Chairman, Asia Inc Forum
Wednesday
09:00 – 09:30
I TO I IMPACT SESSION:
“Balancing Profit with Purpose”
A talk on major private equity firms can channel capital into sustainable enterprises, foster inclusive growth, and support long-term infrastructure investments that serve communities.
SPEAKER:
- Mr. Weijan Shan, Chairman & Co-founder of PAG and Independent Director of Alibaba
09:30 – 10:45
SESSION FIVE:
“Equipping Resilient Future Through Education”
A voice from the youth on their preparedness to live in a disrupted world:
- Ms. Robyn Mijares, Founder and CEO, Grow School Philippines & Youth Uprising
Followed by a discussion on how youth may be empowered to thrive through education.
Moderator:
- Mr. Tony Lambino, President, Ayala Foundation, Inc.
Panelists:
- Ms. Robyn Mijares, Founder and CEO, Grow School Philippines & Youth Uprising
10:45 – 11:00
NETWORKING BREAK
11:00 – 12:15
SESSION SIX:
“Bootstrapping by Microentrepreneurs”
A live demonstration of business opportunities on Tiktok by:
- Ms. Jacqe Yuengtian-Gutierrez, Co-founder and CEO, Happy Skin
A conversation on how entrepreneurship at micro and small scale promote self-help and job creation to uplift communities.
Moderator:
- Dr. Bradley Googins, Strategy Professor, E4Impact Foundation
Panelists:
- Mr. Mark Ruiz, Co-founder, Hapinoy
12:15 – 13:45
Call to Action: Enterprise Commitment to Transforming Education
A motion for enterprises to actively shape and support education systems that are aligned with the evolving needs of industry.
Led by:
- The Ayala Foundation, Inc.
13:45 – 15:00
SESSION SEVEN:
“Microfinancing 2.0: Investing in Potential”
A dialogue on equitable financial access to fuel inclusive growth and alleviate poverty.
Moderator:
- Dr. Daniel Broby, Academic Program Director, Master of Science in Financial Technology, AIM
Panelists:
- Dr. Aris Alip, Founder, CARD MRI, 2008 Ramon Magsaysay Awardee for Public Service
- Dr. Muhammad Amjad Saqib, 2021 Ramon Magsaysay Awardee for Poverty Alleviation
- Dr. Adrienne Heinrich, Head, AI Center of Excellence, UnionBank of the Philippines
15:00 – 16:15
SESSION EIGHT:
“Boosting Global Supply Chains Amidst Disruptions”
A discussion on boosting supply chain resilience in a landscape of border wars and tariff threats.
Moderator:
- Dr. Dynah A. Basuil, Professor, Executive Director; Ramon V Del Rosario Sr. Center on Enterprise for Society, AIM
Panelists:
- Mr. Charlie Villasenor, Chairman, Procurement & Supply Institute of Asia (PASIA) Global
16:15 – 16:30
NETWORKING BREAK
16:30 – 17:30
CLOSING KEYNOTE
- Mr. Piyush Gupta, former CEO and Director of DBS Group
CLOSING SESSION
Concluding Remarks
- Dr. Jikyeong Kang, President and Dean, Asian Institute of Management
SPONSORS
HOST
GOLD

BDO Unibank
BDO is a full-service universal bank in the Philippines that provides a wide range of corporate and retail services. The bank has the country’s largest distribution network, with over 1,600 consolidated operating branches and more than 4,700 ATMs nationwide, along with 16 international offices. As of March 31, 2023, BDO is the Philippines' largest bank in terms of total assets, loans, deposits, and trust funds under management.

Ayala Corporation
Ayala is one of the largest conglomerates in the Philippines with businesses in real estate, financial services, telecommunications, and a diverse range of investments in water, industrial technologies, education, healthcare, power, infra networks and services, and international operations. Its commitment to corporate social responsibility is largely expressed through Ayala Foundation's programs, which encompass education, youth leadership, sustainable livelihood, art, and culture.

International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI)
ICTSI is a leading independent terminal operator, offering services across six continents. Committed to proactively meeting client needs, ICTSI operates sustainably beyond its primary scope through its six pillars: society, economy, environment, employees, clients, and governance. The company continuously fosters stakeholder relations through its presence in the economy. ICTSI was awarded the 2022 Green Port Award (GPAS) for its exceptional environmental actions and leadership in the Asia-Pacific region.

First Philippine Holdings (FPH)
FPH is a pioneering holding company committed to ensuring a sustainable future, with interests in key industries such as clean and renewable energy, construction and manufacturing, content production, and real estate. The company places significant emphasis on corporate governance by complying with the Code of Corporate Governance for Publicly Listed Companies of the Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and its Manual for Corporate Governance.

PHINMA Group
PHINMA Corporation is a Filipino company dedicated to improving lives and contributing to the nation through successful and profitable businesses. Its portfolio includes PHINMA Education, Trans-Asia Oil & Energy Development, Microtel by Wyndham, Union Galvasteel, PHINMA Properties, T.O. Insurance Brokers Inc., and Fuld + Company. Through these ventures, PHINMA Corporation aims to help Filipinos achieve their dreams, lead better lives, and contribute to building an even stronger nation.

Government Service Insurance System (GSIS)
GSIS is a state-run pension fund providing public servants with a defined benefit scheme under the law. As a social insurance institution, GSIS protects the welfare of 2.5 million members against contingencies such as death, retirement, separation, disability, or unemployment in exchange for monthly premium payments. The organization has also initiated corporate social responsibility projects that positively impact people’s lives.
These projects include scholarship programs for dependents of GSIS members, adopt-a-school assistance programs, and relevant environmental initiatives. For two decades now, the GSIS annual art competition has provided a platform for Filipino artists to showcase their talent, express creativity, and gain recognition.

Malaysia Airlines
Malaysia Airlines is the national carrier of Malaysia, offering the best way to fly to, from and around Malaysia. Malaysia Airlines carries up to 40,000 guests daily on memorable journeys inspired by Malaysia’s diverse richness. Malaysia Airlines embodies the incredible diversity of Malaysia, capturing its rich traditions, cultures and cuisines via its inimitable Malaysian Hospitality across all customer touch points.
Since September 2015, the airline has been owned and operated by Malaysia Airlines Berhad. It is part of the Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), a global aviation organisation that comprises of different aviation business portfolios aimed at serving Malaysian air travel needs. As a member of the oneworld Alliance, Malaysia Airlines offers superior connectivity with seamless journeys to as many as 1,000 destinations to more than 170 territories, and access to over 650 airport lounges worldwide
STRATEGIC PARTNERS

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AIM ALUMNI
RELATIONS OFFICE -
AIM CAREER
SERVICES OFFICE -
RIZALINO S. NAVARRO
POLICY CENTER FOR COMPETITIVENESS -
GOV. JOSE B FERNANDEZ, JR.
CENTER FOR SUSTAINABLE FINANCE -
DR. ANDREW L. TAN
CENTER FOR TOURISM