Fueling Agility for Aboitiz’s Evolution
By Aly Virrey, Jaysel Bernardino, Vera Delos Santos As businesses face unprecedented challenges and rapid technological advancements, the ability to remain agile is no longer just an advantage—it is a necessity for survival. Embracing an agile culture allows organizations to navigate uncertainty, respond swiftly to market shifts, and continuously innovate. The Aboitiz Group, recognizing the […]
AboitizPower’s Scrum Chapter Conference 2024: The Year of Becoming
AboitizPower wrapped up its Scrum Chapter Conference for 2024, a significant milestone in our journey of transformation and collaboration. Under the theme “The Year of Becoming,” this hybrid event brought together our agile champions for a day filled with inspiring stories, strategic insights, and active engagement as we gear up for our next chapter in […]
Mindset Shift in Action: The People Transformation Behind CIS’s Opportunity Exploration
By Jaclyn Chong and Kiara Rioferio Cybersecurity often goes unnoticed—its success measured by the absence of incidents. Yet, behind this seamless facade is the incredible dedication of a team who work tirelessly behind the scenes. For the CyberInfo Security (CIS) team, this year was anything but routine. Balancing their day-to-day responsibilities, they embarked on an […]
The Future Of Work: A-People Transform Into Citizen Developers
By Bianca Gempesaw and Aly Virrey Aboitiz is all about embracing and shaping the future. Since the start of GT2025, we’ve been uniquely positioned to drive digital transformation, thanks to our visionary leaders and talented team members. A great example of this is how the AEV IT Team empowered AEV TMs to build custom apps […]
How Looking Beyond Data Led Kath To Finding Her Bigger Purpose
With a Statistics degree as her foundation, Kath Pedriña-Agarano, AEV’s People Analytics Officer, built a dynamic career that spanned market research, data quality, and fintech. Her unique perspective, shaped by both analytical expertise and a personal appreciation for the impact of employee benefits, became the driving force behind her work. By turning data into meaningful […]
Glec’s Marathon Mindset for Grit, Growth, and Transformation
In every race—whether on the track or in life, a true marathoner sees the finish line not as an endpoint but as a call to push further. Meet Glec Bautista, a valuable team member of AEV’s Transformative Technology team, whose journey didn’t begin with dreams of medals or records, but with a simple cheer from […]
AEV’s Christine Kempeneers Named Risk Management Officer Of The Year
“By proactively identifying and managing our risks, we can ensure that AEV remains at the forefront of technological advancement while safeguarding its long-term success.” Christine “Tin” Kempeneers, AEV Enterprise Risk Management Head and Data Privacy Officer, has been awarded the Best Chief Risk Officer (CRO)/Risk Management Officer (RMO) of the Year in the General Management […]
SecSee Forum 2024 Champions Cybersecurity For A Secure Future
By Ronadell Hongo October is Aboitiz Equity Ventures’ annual cybersecurity month and, as in previous years, the SecSee Forum 2024—with a theme “Secure Our World”—brought an exciting lineup of activities focused on strengthening digital safety across the organization. In line with CISA’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month theme, SecSee Forum 2024 offered a compelling lineup of CyberSecurity […]
Abby’s Recipe For Purposeful Career From Baker To Banker
What makes someone trade the familiar world of food manufacturing for the uncharted territory of banking? For Abby Ruelo, CitySavings’ Product Manager, it was a deep desire to grow and make a lasting impact on people’s lives. Her fearless attitude toward change pushed her beyond her comfort zone. And today, she helps everyday Filipinos achieve […]
Charting New Horizons: An Engineer’s Journey Through Transformation at Aboitiz
By Jan Dolalas and Aly Virrey Meet Rey, Transformation Manager at AEV leading the Foresight workstream. You’ll often spot him around the office, meal prep in hand, proudly sporting an Aboitiz shirt. But long before stepping into this role, Rey gained a wealth of experience across various Aboitiz Strategic Business Units (SBUs), giving him deep […]