Oracle CxO Roundtable:
Navigating the Future of Philippine Conglomerates
Future-Proofing Philippine Conglomerates:
Strategies for Resilience and Growth
- April 23, 2025
- 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM
- Grand Hyatt BGC, Manila
Overview
The Philippine conglomerate landscape is evolving rapidly, shaped by digital transformation, economic shifts, regulatory changes, and global uncertainties. As key drivers of the nation’s economy, CEOs and C-level leaders must navigate an increasingly complex business environment while ensuring sustainable growth, operational agility, and long-term competitiveness.
This exclusive roundtable brings together top executives from the country’s leading conglomerates to engage in high-level discussions on strategic priorities, industry trends, and innovative approaches to tackling current challenges. Through thought-provoking conversations and expert insights, this event will provide actionable strategies to future-proof organizations in an era of disruption.
Discussion Points
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– What are the biggest challenges and opportunities for conglomerates in the coming year?
– Strategies for balancing growth, profitability, and sustainability.
2
– Insights on the Philippine and regional economy: risks and opportunities for conglomerates.
– Policy and regulatory trends impacting business strategy.
3
– How can conglomerates leverage technology to enhance efficiency and drive innovation?
– Case studies of successful digital transformation in large organizations.
4
– Rethinking leadership and workforce strategies in an era of disruption.
– The evolving role of CEOs in fostering a resilient and adaptive corporate culture.
Speakers
Dr. Virgel C. Binghay
Full Professor & Quality Assurance Officer School of Labor & Industrial Relations
University of the Philippines Diliman
Director
Center for Industry Productivity & Competitiveness
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Dr. Virgel C. Binghay is a distinguished expert in human resource management, organizational development, and industrial relations, with over 40 years of experience. He has provided strategic interventions to 400+ organizations and trained thousands of executives, managers, and professionals across sectors. Currently, Binghay is a Full Professor and Director of the Center for Industry Productivity and Competitiveness at the School of Labor and Industrial Relations, University of the Philippines Diliman, where he also serves as the Quality Assurance Officer. He teaches graduate courses in HR and industrial relations, conducts research, and provides consulting in his areas of expertise.
He is an Arbitrator of the Department of Labor and Employment, handling land-based and maritime labor disputes. He is also a Co-Investigator for Fairwork by Oxford University. He has authored multiple books and published in refereed journals while serving as a peer reviewer. He is also a sought-after speaker at international conferences on HR and industrial relations across continents Previously, Binghay held leadership roles in corporate HR and labor relations, including Vice President for Corporate Planning and HR at a multinational firm.
A recipient of numerous awards and grants, he is a member of professional organizations, including the ASEAN Human Development Organization, the Philippine Association of Voluntary Arbitrators, and Pi Gamma Mu (International Honor Society in Social Sciences).
Louie Castaneda
Head of Applications
Oracle Philippines
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Louie has been in IT Industry for 30+ years and currently the Head of Applications of Oracle Philippines. He was formerly the Managing Director of SAS Institute Philippines and Country Manager of Fortinet, the top cybersecurity company in the Philippines and the world. He also held the role of Managing Director of Cisco Philippines and led various roles such as Regional Manager for Enterprise & Public Sector, Manager of Partner Operations, RM for Commercial Business. His previous experience includes SMS&P Director of Microsoft Philippines, Manufacturing & Financial Services Manager at Oracle Philippines, VP-GM for an ERP Company, Sales & Marketing Manager for a Regional IBM Partner, Pre-sales Engineer at IBM Philippines, and Systems and Network Engineer at Fujitsu Philippines.
Israel Brizuela
IT Director
Meralco
Israel Brizuela is a seasoned IT executive with over three decades of experience leading digital transformation, cybersecurity, and enterprise modernization initiatives across various sectors, including energy, banking, health, insurance, government, and consulting. He has demonstrated expertise in transitioning legacy systems to advanced platforms, implementing AI-driven solutions, and enhancing cybersecurity frameworks.
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Currently, he serves as the Managing Director of ePrivacyNow, an organization that provides training and consulting services focused on recovery project management, business continuity planning (BCP), disaster recovery (DR), data privacy, and cybersecurity. He also advises Meralco on digital transformation efforts. His previous roles include serving as the local CIO for Hong Kong and Indonesia at Sun Life Financial, Head of PMO/GRC Lead and Assistant GM at TELUS International, Product Development Director at GFI Software / Threattrack Security. Additionally, he has held management positions at Anderson Consulting, RCG IT, UST Global, Baker and Mckenzie, and Ayala Systems.
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Committed to continuous learning, he is currently pursuing his Juris Doctor / Master’s in Legal Management, he has completed his Chief Data and Information Officer Program at the Asian Institute of Management, holds an MBA from Murdoch University in Australia, and Professional Director Program at the Institute of Corporate Directors.
Moderator
Mimi Ong
Anchor
Market Edge
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Mimi Ong is the anchor for the ABS-CBN News Channel’s flagship business program Market Edge. She provides coverage of the major macroeconomic stories and trends that shape markets and affect businesses in the Philippines and the rest of Asia Pacific. Prior to her post as business news anchor, Ong was weather anchor, stock market live reporter and producer
Speaker
Dr. Virgel C. Binghay
Full Professor & Quality Assurance Officer School of Labor & Industrial Relations
University of the Philippines Diliman
Director
Center for Industry Productivity & Competitiveness
Dr. Virgel C. Binghay is a distinguished expert in human resource management, organizational development, and industrial relations, with over 40 years of experience. He has provided strategic interventions to 400+ organizations and trained thousands of executives, managers, and professionals across sectors. Currently, Binghay is a Full Professor and Director of the Center for Industry Productivity and Competitiveness at the School of Labor and Industrial Relations, University of the Philippines Diliman, where he also serves as the Quality Assurance Officer. He teaches graduate courses in HR and industrial relations, conducts research, and provides consulting in his areas of expertise.
He is an Arbitrator of the Department of Labor and Employment, handling land-based and maritime labor disputes. He is also a Co-Investigator for Fairwork by Oxford University. He has authored multiple books and published in refereed journals while serving as a peer reviewer. He is also a sought-after speaker at international conferences on HR and industrial relations across continents Previously, Binghay held leadership roles in corporate HR and labor relations, including Vice President for Corporate Planning and HR at a multinational firm.
A recipient of numerous awards and grants, he is a member of professional organizations, including the ASEAN Human Development Organization, the Philippine Association of Voluntary Arbitrators, and Pi Gamma Mu (International Honor Society in Social Sciences).
Mimi Ong
Anchor
Market Edge
Mimi Ong is the anchor for the ABS-CBN News Channel’s flagship business program Market Edge. She provides coverage of the major macroeconomic stories and trends that shape markets and affect businesses in the Philippines and the rest of Asia Pacific. Prior to her post as business news anchor, Ong was weather anchor, stock market live reporter and producer
Agenda
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