Summary
This factsheet analyses the role and structure of the Philippine Business Coalition for Women’s Empowerment (PBCWE), exploring its impact on corporate governance and gender equality.
Comprising seven major organisations from diverse industries, PBCWE aims to drive gender equality and support women’s empowerment in the corporate sector.
The factsheet explores the challenges and opportunities within the coalition, particularly focusing on member companies like Ayala Corporation and SSI Group, which are pivotal due to their significant market presence and potential influence within the largest corporate governance clusters. It discusses how the interconnected nature of corporate boards in the Philippines could either facilitate or limit the coalition’s efforts to foster gender equality initiatives, emphasising the strategic role of independent directors and industry groups in expanding the coalition’s influence.
This fact sheet is published by the Sydney Southeast Asia Centre at The University of Sydney, commissioned by Investing in Women
Highlights
- PBCWE includes notable companies from diverse industries, providing a platform for driving gender equality initiatives across the corporate sector.
- The coalition has significant opportunities to influence corporate governance through board interlocks, leveraging connections to drive change in some of the largest companies in the country.
- PBCWE’s approach focuses on utilising existing business relationships and networks to create ripple effects, promoting gender equality and women’s empowerment in the Philippines.
