About the Global Compact Local Networks
Global Compact Local Networks (GCLNs) provide a platform for participating companies and non-business stakeholders to advance the U.N. Global Compact and its principles at the local level. With around 70 established and emerging networks around the world, GCLNs serve an essential role in rooting the Global Compact within national contexts and
advancing local priorities and needs.
Brief History
of GCNP
GCNP was officially launched at the Philippine Marketing Association’s (PMA) 47th National Marketing Conference on July 29, 2016, with the founding members – Ayala Corporation, Land Bank Philippines, Pilipinas Shell Foundation Inc., Nestle Philippines, Manila Doctors Hospital and PMA – signing the Letter of Collaboration.
About the Global Compact Local Networks
Global Compact Local Networks (GCLNs) provide a platform for participating companies and non-business stakeholders to advance the U.N. Global Compact and its principles at the local level. With around 70 established and emerging networks around the world, GCLNs serve an essential role in rooting the Global Compact within national contexts and advancing local priorities and needs.
Brief History of GCNP
GCNP was officially launched at the Philippine Marketing Association’s (PMA) 47th National Marketing Conference on July 29, 2016, with the founding members – Ayala Corporation, Land Bank Philippines, Pilipinas Shell Foundation Inc., Nestle Philippines, Manila Doctors Hospital and PMA – signing the Letter of Collaboration.
board of trustees
Melissa V. Vergel de Dios is the First Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer of PLDT Inc. and Smart Communications, Inc., leading the Group’s sustainability journey since November 2021. As head of the Corporate Sustainability Office, she drives ESG integration across the organization. Under her leadership, PLDT has strengthened its global ESG standing, including inclusion in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook in 2025 and 2026.
MELISSA VERGEL DE DIOS
CHAIRPERSON
CHIEF SUSTAINABILITY OFFICER,
PLDT INC.
Apple is Globe Telecom’s Head for Sustainability and Social Responsibility. Her 18-year tenure in the company started with managing Corporate Social Responsibility programs and has evolved to leading the company’s ESG strategies, policies, programs, and corporate sustainability reporting. She has been instrumental in institutionalizing Globe’s commitment to the UN Global Compact since 2019, steering the company’s alignment with the Race to Zero campaign and the operationalization of its SBTi-verified Net-Zero pathway.
ABELYN (APPLE) F. EVANGELISTA
VICE-CHAIRPERSON
HEAD, SUSTAINABILITY
AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY,
GLOBE TELECOM INC.
Major General Restituto F. Padilla Jr. is a recognized military-diplomat and strategic thinker from the Philippine Air Force, with a distinguished career as a combat pilot, chief planner, and strategist. He holds a Master’s Degree in Development Management from the Asian Institute of Management. After retiring from the military, he joined the PTC Group as Executive Director for Corporate Public Policy, Risks, and Sustainability, leading efforts to build safe, resilient, and sustainable business enterprises.
MAJ. GEN. RESTITUTO F.
PADILLA, JR.
SECRETARY
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR CORPORATE PUBLIC POLICY, RISK AND SUSTAINABILITY,
PTC HOLDINGS CORP.
A CPA-Lawyer with experience in accounting, banking regulation, corporate law, and business management, he was admitted to the Philippine Bar in 1991 and maintained a solo corporate practice for over two decades. He now co-manages a fully integrated retail fashion enterprise spanning Bayo, Unica, and Viseversa, and has been involved in sustainability initiatives including circular economy principles and community-based livelihood activities since 2017.
ATTY. LEO ANTONIO T. LAGON
BOARD SECRETARY
CHIEF SUSTAINABILITY OFFICER
CO-CEO AND CHIEF FINANCE OFFICER, BAYO MANILA INC.
Sharon Jean Gonzales-Gulmatico is the CEO and Chief, SDG Investments at Morination
Agricultural Products, a social enterprise recognized for its leadership in the ASEAN
Responsible Agri-Investments. She received the 2024 AGORA Award for UNGC Advocacy
Marketing and the UN SDG SME Awards in 2022 and 2023. Sharon led the People Pillar and is
a member of the UNGC CFO Coalition for the SDGs.
SHARON JEAN GONZALES GULMATICO
VP FOR PARTICIPANT RELATIONS
CEO AND HEAD, SDG INVESTMENTS, MORINATION AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS
With over two decades of leadership experience at Manila Water Company, she currently serves as Head of Sustainability, leading the organization’s climate action agenda, ESG performance, and sustainability integration across strategy, governance, and operations. She also sits on the Steering Committee of the International Water Association’s Climate Smart Utility Initiative, contributing to global dialogues on climate resilience in the water sector.
SARAH BERGADO
VP FOR MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS
CORPORATE CENTER DIRECTOR FOR SUSTAINABILITY, MANILA WATER COMPANY
Global Compact Network Philippines Participants
The United Nations Global Compact helps you cut through the complexity by enabling you to connect, learn, lead and communicate. No matter your size, sector or geographic location, all companies can contribute. Wherever you are on your sustainability journey, you will find relevant resources to help you accelerate progress.
Sectors
DIVERSIFIED
GENERAL
INDUSTRIALS
SOFTWARE &
COMPUTER SERVICES
MOBILE TELECOMMUNICATIONS
SUPPORT SERVICES
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