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The Global Compact Network Philippines (GCNP) is a country network of the United Nations Global Compact, uniting participants from top Philippine corporations, SMEs, business associations, academe and civil society to advance responsible business practice

27/03/2026

The Global Compact Network Philippines (GCNP) welcomes a new set of officers to lead the network's next chapter. 🌍

Elected at our 2026 Annual General Assembly, the new Board brings together sustainability leaders from across Philippine business.

We are also grateful for the continued support of United Nations Philippines Resident Coordinator Arnaud Peral, honorary member of the Board, who reaffirmed his commitment to strengthening GCNP's engagement with UN agencies in the Philippines.

Together, this leadership will drive our mission to embed the Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact and the Global Goals at the heart of Philippine business.

GCNP's New Officers:
- Chairperson: Melissa Vergel de Dios, PLDT Chief Sustainability Officer
- Vice Chairperson: Apple Evangelista, Globe Head of Sustainability and Social Responsibility
- Secretary: Major General Restituto Padilla (Ret.), PTC Holdings Corp. Executive Director for Corporate Public Policy, Risk, and Sustainability
- Treasurer: Leo Lagon, Bayo Manila Inc. Co-CEO and Chief Finance Officer
- Vice President for Participant Relations: Dr. Sharon Jean Gulmatico, Morination Agricultural Products CEO and Head of SDG Investments
- Vice President for Marketing and Communications: Sarah Bergado, Manila Water Company Corporate Center Director for Sustainability

23/03/2026

March 22 is World Water Day.

As the global water crisis intensifies, action is needed more than ever.

Water is fundamental to life, health and economic stability. Yet one in four people still lack access to safely managed water and sanitation, and demand is set to outpace supply by 2030.

For business, water is not only a shared resource—it is a critical risk and opportunity. From operations to supply chains, water resilience is essential to long-term performance and stability.

The UN Global Compact is mobilizing companies to turn ambition into action through the CEO Water Mandate, Water Resilience Coalition and Forward Faster initiative—driving collective efforts to protect water resources and build resilience in water-stressed regions.

Learn more: https://forwardfaster.unglobalcompact.org/water-resilience

18/03/2026

What does it take to put responsible business at the centre of ASEAN's sustainability agenda? 🌏

On 9 March 2026, the Global Compact Network Philippines and United Nations Philippines met with ASEAN BAC Philippines to explore collaboration opportunities. As the Philippines holds the ASEAN Chairship this year, GCNP is uniquely positioned to bridge global commitments into local action — and to bring these into the regional conversation.

Read the full press release: https://gcnp.org.ph/gcnp-and-asean-bac-philippines-explore-partnership-to-strengthen-private-sector-role-in-regional-sustainability-agenda/

17/03/2026

The world is experiencing the highest number of violent conflicts since the Second World War. Two billion people — a quarter of humanity — live in places affected by conflict, including one in every five children.

In times of conflict, the private sector can help support humanitarian responses and contribute to stability. Companies may choose to provide financial or in-kind contributions of goods and services, and support public outreach efforts that promote peace.
Read the full piece in the Compact Journal: https://unglobalcompact.org/compactjournal/what-businesses-can-do-times-conflict

08/03/2026

Today is International Women’s Day.

At a time when women’s rights face ongoing challenges, leadership is needed more than ever.

Gender equality is both a fundamental human right and essential to building sustainable, resilient businesses and economies. When women advance and lead, companies perform better, economies grow stronger and societies benefit as a whole.

The UN Global Compact is mobilizing companies worldwide to turn commitments into measurable action through the Women’s Empowerment Principles and Forward Faster initiative—advancing equal pay, leadership representation and inclusive workplaces.

Learn more: https://forwardfaster.unglobalcompact.org/gender-equality

06/03/2026

At the GCNP General Assembly on 3 March 2026, participant organizations reaffirmed their commitment to the Ten Principles and the Global Goals. 🌍

The Network celebrates a growing community of 79 participants: companies, SMEs, business associations, academe, and NGOs — all united in responsible business action. These participants form part of the United Nations Global Compact, joining 25,000+ organizations across 167 countries. GCNP bridges this global movement to local action through accelerator programmes, peer learning sessions, and flagship events like the Sustainability Summit.

United Nations Philippines Resident Coordinator Mr. Arnaud Peral affirmed the private sector's critical role in advancing the SDGs in the country. This year's Assembly carried special weight as the Philippines steps into its role as ASEAN 2026 Chair. DTI Philippines Chief of Staff Mr. Jeremiah Reyes (representing Secretary Ma. Cristina Aldeguer-Roque) emphasized the importance of public-private collaboration in ensuring ASEAN 2026 delivers tangible outcomes for Philippine enterprises. ASEAN BAC Philippines Chair and Go Negosyo Founder Mr. Joey Concepcion echoed this with a compelling call for inclusivity, reminding us that progress must be built on the growth of micro and small entrepreneurs.

The Assembly also marked the election of the 2026 Board of Trustees, who will lead GCNP into its next chapter — carrying forward a renewed commitment to principled, purposeful business action.

23/02/2026

💡Where does gender equality really stand in the private sector?

Join us on 24 February for the anchoring kickoff session of our 2026 Countdown to International Women’s Day learning journey, Resetting the Narrative: Global Trends and the Power of Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs).

Explore what the latest data reveals, where progress is stalling and how the WEPs help companies move from commitment to action.

🗓️ 24 February 2026
⏰ 9:30 a.m. (New York) | 2 p.m. (Bangkok) or 3 p.m. (Philippines) | 60 mins

Sign up for the Countdown to International Women’s Day—open to all—to receive an invitation to the session.

Learn more at https://unglobalcompact.org/iwd-countdown

Invite your team and peers to join in closing gender gaps across the workforce.

23/02/2026

The Global Compact Network Philippines (GCNP) and Race to Zero Philippines (RTZ) are convening the ASEAN Climate Action Dialogue on 24 February 2026 at the Asian Institute of Management (AIM).

As Southeast Asia accelerates its transition toward low-carbon development, stronger coordination between governments, businesses, investors, and civil society is at the center of this One-Day High-Level Learning & Action Dialogue.

Together with the ECCP - European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines, International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), and Climate & Clean Air Coalition, this event will bring together regional leaders and climate practitioners from the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam to explore how carbon markets can help bridge fragmented climate efforts and unlock scalable investment for mitigation projects.

The programme will feature three plenary sessions focused on:
1) ASEAN Carbon Markets & Article 6.2 Readiness
2) Agriculture & Food Systems as a Scalable Mitigation Pathway
3) Financing & Interoperability

Together, these discussions aim to strengthen market systems, improve alignment between projects and national climate targets, and accelerate net-zero progress across the ASEAN region.

This forum is invitation-only to ensure a focused, high-level learning and action dialogue.

Stakeholders in the climate, sustainability, or finance ecosystem in Southeast Asia who are interested in participating may apply for review through the event page: https://eccp.glueup.com/event/asean-climate-action-dialogue-171257/

20/02/2026

Today, we mark World Day of Social Justice.

Social justice underpins a sustainable and inclusive economy. Through the UN Global Compact, businesses are taking action to advance decent work, reduce inequalities and uphold human rights, including by ensuring workers are paid a living wage.

We’re highlighting how business leadership can help ensure workers everywhere earn enough to live with dignity. Missed our recent session on living wages and social justice? Watch it here: https://academy.unglobalcompact.org/course/7031695

13/02/2026

🌊 Last month, Ocean Centres Philippines welcomed over 70 stakeholders at the HULI: Philippine Fishers' Forum on Strengthening Safety, Livelihoods, and Ocean Stewardship

The Fishers’ Forum brought together small-scale fishers, community leaders, government agencies, the private sector, and civil society to surface lived experiences, strengthen practical knowledge, and inform more responsive, locally grounded coastal development.

Through multi-stakeholder exchanges, discussions examined fishers’ priorities and on-the-ground challenges to strengthen ocean literacy and fisheries stewardship rooted in local realities.

Key thematic workstreams explored:
🐟 Sustainable fisheries & ocean literacy
🎣 Livelihoods, inclusion & support systems
🛳️ Safety at sea & risk reduction

Held at the Agricultural Training Institute in Occidental Mindoro, in partnership with Fast Cat, the Department of Agriculture, and the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, the Forum underscored the importance of cross-sector collaboration in translating local insights into safer, more resilient coastal communities.

10/02/2026

What are science-based targets (SBTs), and why should your business set them?

Science-based targets give companies a clear roadmap to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in line with climate science—strengthening both climate impact and long-term business performance.

Explore the UN Global Compact Academy’s collection of learning modules by the Science Based Targets initiative, built to guide you from foundational concepts to practical target-setting know-how.

Start learning today:
https://unglobalcompact.org/academy/science-based-targets-collection

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