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MESSAGE FROM THE LCF CHAIR

On behalf of our members, our partners, our honored speakers, and the LCF Board and Secretariat, welcome to the 2023 CSR Expo!

Our theme this year, "From Extra to Essential", underscores how critical Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Environmental, Social, and Governance or ESG reporting are in our world today. These are not merely nice to have in our ongoing efforts amidst the pandemic and other challenges both old and new, but are MUST-HAVES. In fact, it is now mandatory for companies to report CSR activities as part of yearly submissions.

“From Extra to Essential” takes us forward from last year’s theme, “Creating the Future We Need: Striking a Path During a Period of Transition”, which was a call to action to collaborate to find CSR solutions that will effect longlasting change and impact in the Philippines. Moving from collaboration and solutions-finding to action, “From Extra to Essential” is a rallying cry that urges the full adoption of the principles of good corporate citizenship, accountability, and transparency through CSR and ESG reporting—and signposts our work moving forward.

We cannot just DO GOOD, we need to DO IT WELL in all aspects of our work—organization-and corporate-wide.

From July 4 to 7, our plenary sessions, forum, and committeeled sessions will unpack this year’s theme from different perspectives and areas of practice and specialization, in order to establish how CSR and ESG reporting can no longer be seen as merely EXTRA, but are no less than ESSENTIAL. And our Guild Awards and EXPO will exemplify shining examples of excellence in CSR.

Once again, welcome!

Sincerely yours,

Sebastian C. Quiniones, Jr.

Executive Director, Pilipinas Shell Foundation, Inc. Chair, League of Corporate Foundations, Inc.

ABOUT THE CSR EXPO

Since 1991, LCF has been a champion in building a network of corporations, their corporate foundations, business organizations, and in steering their initiatives to better contribute to national economic and development goals. This paved the way for the establishment of CSR Week in the Philippines, which is celebrated on the first week of July by virtue of Presidential Proclamation No. 299, s. 2000.

The first CSR EXPO in 2001 was a watershed event that strengthened the role of the Philippine business community as a partner of civil society and government in effecting positive change. In 2023, the business community's role is underscored by the realization that--as we attempt to emerge from the pandemic--challenges such as climate change, global warming, subpar education, economic instability, inaccessible health care, among many others, hold us back from doing so.

THE 2023 CSR EXPO: FROM EXTRA TO ESSENTIAL

This year’s CSR Expo theme, “From Extra to Essential”, is a rallying cry to ensure not just compliance to the law, but also the full embodiment of the principles of good corporate citizenship through accountable governance.

While ESG and sustainability reporting are now required for publicly-listed companies in the Philippines, the imperative for CSR and ESG transcends regulation.

In 2022, beset by the COVID-19 pandemic, we worked towards a more secure, sustainable, and stable future. While we are beginning to overcome the pandemic, we are held back by challenges both old and new, including climate change, food insecurity, subpar education, and many more.

CSR and ESG are two sides of the same coin: while CSR helps businesses stay true to their social commitments, ESG helps companies quantify and measure these social efforts and commitments.

We turn to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) to help us better integrate concerns of sustainability and accountability in our work. Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) reporting, which helps stakeholders understand that sustainability extends beyond environmental issues to social and governance aspects, also comes to the fore.

The 2023 CSR Expo will establish the need, the requirement and value for both CSR and ESG Reporting, particularly in the Philippine context.

SCHEDULE OVERVIEW

Day1*July4,Tuesday

0800:Registration

0830:WelcomeAddress:SebastianC.Quiniones,Chair,LeagueofCorporateFoundations,Inc.,ExecutiveDirector, PilipinasShellFoundation,Inc.

0840:OpeningPlenarySession:"CSRandESG:EssentialforGlobalCitizens".Thissessionwillsetthecontextforthis year 'sConferencebydiscussingCSRandESGReportingfromdifferentperspectives,inlightofthePhilippine DevelopmentPlan(PDP)andtheUNGlobalCompact.

OpeningPlenarySpeaker:Ms.Ma.VictoriaTan,Chairperson,GlobalCompactNetworkPhilippines(confirmed)

1045:Break

1100:ThematicSession1: "EnterpriseDevelopmentESGfied!" .Adiscussionofhowtheadoptionofsustainabilityand ESGreportinghashelpedthemicro,smallandmedium-sizedenterprise(MSME)sectorinthePhilippines,among others,toadapttothepressuresofthepandemicandpositionitselftoleapforwardandfocusonlong-term development.

1230:LunchBreakandNetworking

1330:Activity

1415:ThematicSession2:"KasamaLahat:BuildingaFinanciallyInclusiveandSustainablePhilippines".Thissession willpresentthestateoffinancialinclusioninthePhilippines,linkitwithESGreportingandsustainablepractices,and presenttheexperienceoffinancialinclusionpractitioners.

1630:ConclusionofDay1

SCHEDULE OVERVIEW

Day2*July5,Wednesday

0800:Registration

0845:ThematicSession3:"EnvironmentalProgramsthatContributetoESG".Thissessionwillpresentthebest environmentalpracticesthatstrengthenESGandserveasaplatformforspeakerstosharedifferentexperiences acrossForestandWetlandRehabilitationandhowtheycontributetoESG.

1015:Break

1030:ThematicSession4:"EducationasaCatalystforESG".Thissessionwillhighlightthecrucialroleofeducationin achievingsustainabledevelopmentandmeetingESGgoals.

1215:LunchBreakandNetworking

1315:Forum:"CSRandESGinPractice".Thissessionwillfocusonsystemsandstructuresinplacetosupportgood corporatecitizenshipacrosstwofeaturedorganizationsaswellastheirchallengesinimplementation.

ForumSpeakers:Ms.Ma.DivinadeLeon,PrincipalTechnicalExpert,CorporateSocialPerformance,Social PerformanceExpertTeam,ShellInternationalB.V.(confirmed);Ms.AleliArcilla,VicePresidentandManagingDirector, MondelezPhilippines(confirmed)

1430:Break

1445:ThematicSession5:"TheNation’sHealth:AnEssentialforESG".Thissessionwillpresentthestatusofthe Philippinehealthsystem;discusshowgapscanbeaddressed;andtakeuphowtheprivatesector,specifically corporatefoundationsworkinginsocialdevelopment,cansupportthegovernment'shealthplans,includingthrough aligningtheirESGprogramswithUniversalHealthCare(UHC).

1630:ConclusionofDay2

SCHEDULE OVERVIEW

Day3*July6,Thursday

0800:Registration

0845:ThematicSession6:"ESG+R:ThinkResilience".Thissessionwilldiscussgaps,barriers,opportunities,andenablingfactors tofacilitateandscaleupinvestmentsinresilience.

1015:Break

1030:ThematicSession7:"FromFormtoSubstance".ThissessionwillshowcasehowfeaturedorganizationsincorporateESG intotheirethosandareguidedbytheprinciplesofESGastheyimplementinitiativesintherealmofartsandculture.

1215:LunchBreakandNetworking

1315:CeremonialOpeningoftheCSRExpoatthePalmDriveActivityCenter,Glorietta2.TheExpowillshowcaseexemplary CSRprojectsbyLCFmembersandnon-members.

1430:Break

TheGuildAwardsspeakerswilldiscusstheimportanceofcollaborationingoodgovernance,signposttheSustainable DevelopmentGoalsandPhilippineDevelopmentPlan,andsharebestCSRandESGpracticesintheFinnishcontext.

1500:RegistrationfortheGuildAwards

1610:KeynoteAddress.Speaker:Hon.RexGatchalian,Secretary,DepartmentofSocialWelfareandDevelopment(DSWD) (confirmed)

1800:GuildAwardsClosingCeremony.Speaker:H.E.JuhaMarkusPyykkö,AmbassadorofFinlandtothePhilippines (confirmed)

1930:ConclusionofDay3

Day4*July7,Friday

1000:CSRExhibitatthePalmDriveActivityCenter,Glorietta2

1600:KnowledgeontheGosession

OPENING PLENARY

SESSION: "CSR AND ESG: ESSENTIAL FOR GLOBAL CITIZENS"

Tuesday, July 4, 8:30-10:15 a.m., Legazpi Ballroom, Makati DiamondResidences

This session will set the context of this year's Conference by discussing CSR and ESG Reporting in light of global trends that push for more focus on improved governance, and in the context of the Philippine Development Plan (PDP) and the UN Global Compact.

Ms. Ma. Victoria Tan, Chairperson of the Global Compact Network Philippines (confirmed), will contextualize CSR and ESG Reporting in the Philippines and how corporates can improve their CSR initiatives and ESG reportage, and will also share her insights regarding the short- to medium-term view in terms of corporates' exemplification of the UN Global Compact.

FORUM: "CSR AND ESG IN PRACTICE"

Wednesday, July 5, 1:15-2:30 p.m., Legazpi Ballroom, Makati Diamond Residences

This session will focus on systems and structures that two organizations--Shell International B.V and Mondelez Philippines--have put in place to support corporate citizenship, as well as the challenges they face in implementation across their locations.

Ms. Maria Divina de Leon, Principal Technical Expert, Corporate Social Performance, Social Performance Expert Team of Shell International B.V. (confirmed), will discuss the challenges faced by Shell International B.V. as it works to ensure consistency of CSR and ESG reporting across its country offices and will share the systems and structures that have been put in place to support these initiatives.

She will be joined by Ms. Aleli Arcilla, Vice President and Managing Director of Mondelez Philippines (confirmed), who will discuss core initiatives undertaken by Mondelez Philippines to support and/or challenge it to practice good corporate citizenship, as well as the policies within Mondelez that support inclusion, equity and diversity, and which have helped her, other women, and local talent to rise to leadership positions within the company.

THEMATIC SESSIONS

Tuesday, July 4, 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Legazpi Ballroom,MakatiDiamondResidences

Speakers:

Session 1: Enterprise Development: "Enterprise DevelopmentESGfied!"

The micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) sector is considered the backbone of the Philippine economy. Due to the pandemic, countless businesses including MSMEs closed while the rest struggled to sustain operations and profitability. Sustainability also became the operative word amid the social and economic downturn, and ESG is now expanding its influence as a survival strategy in the post-COVID era. Positive changes are coming for MSMEs. Their accessibility to information, the consistent guidance given to them, and their upskilling and capacity building training are measures that support their long-term development.

GinggayHontiverosMalvar,First VP/ChiefReputationand SustainabilityOfficer,AboitizEquity VenturesInc.andProsperityPillar Lead,UNGCNP(confirmed)

SharonJeanGonzalesGulmatico,GeneralManager, MorinationAgriculturalProducts Inc.(confirmed)

Ma.KatreenaPillejera,Country Manager-Philippines,Global ReportingInitiative(confirmed)

THEMATIC SESSIONS

Speakers:

Tuesday, July 4, 2:15-3:45 p.m., Legazpi Ballroom, MakatiDiamondResidences

Session 2: Financial Inclusion: "Kasama Lahat: Building a Financially Inclusive and Sustainable Philippines"

Financial Inclusion is part and parcel of social development. It gives meaning to the buzzword "sustainability", on both organizational and personal levels. To be financially included implies ownership and access of resources and a certain level of financial knowledge to be able to manage these resources. This is the foundation of social development and poverty alleviation. Being financially included implies opportunities are opened for jobs, for enterprise development, for investments. It is an essential part of CSR programs and, as such, is incorporated in their ESG reports.

MarioDeriquito,President,BDO Foundation(confirmed)

JonathanBatangan,Executive Director,CebuanaLhuillier Foundation(confirmed)

CesarVillanueva,Deputy Director,FinancialInclusionOffice, BangkoSentralngPilipinas (confirmed)

THEMATIC SESSIONS

Speakers:

Wednesday,July5,8:45-10:15a.m.,LegazpiBallroom, MakatiDiamondResidences

Session 3: Environment: "Environmental Programs thatContributetoESG"

This session aims to present the best environmental practices that strengthen ESG, and to provide a platform for attendees to learn from each sector's different experiences and perspectives. It will feature the participation of practitioners and experts in Forest Restoration and Wetland Rehabilitation. They will share their organizations' experiences at conducting these initiatives and will also discuss how these efforts support ESG reporting.

Atty.AndresCanivel,Executive Director,ForestFoundation Philippines(confirmed)

MarcialC.AmaroJr., AssistantSecretaryand ConcurrentDirector, BiodiversityManagement Bureau(BMB)(confirmed)

JuneCherylCabal-Revilla, ChiefFinance,Risk,and SustainabilityOfficer,Metro PacificInvestments Corporation(confirmed)

THEMATIC SESSIONS

Wednesday,July5,10:30a.m. -12:15p.m.,Legazpi

Ballroom,MakatiDiamondResidences

Session4:Education:"EducationasaCatalystforESG"

Investment in education has the power and ability to both improve society and drive business results. Positioning education at the core is a useful and impactful way to advance the objectives of companies and investors seeking to achieve better financial outcomes and improve Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) performance.

The session highlights the crucial role that education plays in achieving sustainable development and meeting ESG goals. Education is not only an enabler but also a driver of ESG, as it can contribute to poverty reduction, promote gender equality, and foster environmental sustainability. It will also emphasize the need for greater investment in education to ensure access to quality education and the skills needed to participate in a green and inclusive economy, and will also call on businesses and investors to recognize the importance of education in achieving their ESG goals and to prioritize education-related initiatives in their ESG strategies.

THEMATIC SESSIONS

Speakers:

AlexanderPama,Co-Chair,ARISE (confirmed)

Thursday,July6,8:45- 10:15a.m.,Legazpi

Ballroom,MakatiDiamondResidences

Session6:DisasterResilience:"ESG+R:Think Resilience"

Direct and indirect financial losses caused by disasters are rising disasters generate significant economic and social shocks. It is estimated that global investments of EUR 1.6tr in appropriate DRR strategies could help stave off losses of EUR 6.54tr. However, the current level of resilient investments does not match the scale of the challenges. The private sector and other stakeholders have been integrating ESG criteria into their work. The negative financial impact of the pandemic signals the need to address risks through initiatives such as the following: development of targeted DRR strategies; a “Think Resilience” approach to all investments; targeted investment in resilient infrastructure; aligning strategies, operations, activities with the Sendai Framework. The session discusses gaps, barriers, opportunities, and enabling factors to facilitate and scale up investments in resilience, which ensure that people and the planet are put on the forefront.

Prof.Dr.EmmaPorio,President,Asia

PacificSociologicalAssociation; Professor,Dept.ofSociologyand Anthropology,AteneodeManila University(confirmed)

CatherineLipana-Gomez,Deals

ESGPartner,PwCPhilippines (confirmed)

ReneS.Meily,President, PhilippineDisasterResilience Foundation(confirmed)

THE 2023 CSR GUILD AWARDS

The CSR Guild Awards is an annual recognition of outstanding CSR programs, collaborations, and other initiatives that have achieved sustainable impact upon the communities and institutions served. The Awards acknowledge these exceptional projects within a given period as collectively decided by the member organizations of LCF. Awards are bestowed under a Program Category (for projects singly implemented by LCF members or partnered with non-LCF members) or a Collaboration Category (for initiatives jointly implemented by at least two LCF members) across the areas of Arts and Culture, Disaster Resilience, Education, Enterprise Development, Environment, Financial Inclusion, and Health. 15 Guild Awards winners are featured in a CSR Case Book entitled "Fueling Hope, Driving Change: 15 CSR Stories by LCF Members" , which was launched in April 2023.

July6,Thursday,3:30-7:30p.m.,LegazpiBallroom, MakatiDiamondResidences

2023 GUILD AWARDS SPEAKERS

July6,Thursday,LegazpiBallroom,MakatiDiamondResidences:

4:10p.m.:Keynote/CongratulatoryAddress

6:00p.m.:ClosingRemarks

The Guild Awards Speakers will contextualize this year's Awards by providing insights about the importance of collaboration in furtherance of good governance, linking the discussion with the Sustainable Development Goals and Philippine Development Plan, and providing inspiring examples of best CSR and ESG practices in the Finnish context.

Hon. Rex Gatchalian, Secretary, Department of Social Welfare and Development (confirmed), has been asked to deliver the Keynote/Congratulatory Message to the Awardees. Sec. Gatchalian has been invited to speak on the importance of partnership and collaboration to support CSR as enshrined in the Sustainable Development Goals and how, in his experience as a Department Secretary and district representative and Mayor of Valenzuela City, these are intertwined with the Philippine Development Plan.

H.E. Juha Markus Pyykkö, Ambassador of Finland to the Philippines (confirmed), will deliver the Closing Remarks. Amb. Pyykkö will congratulate this year's Guild Awardees, share some of Finland’s best practices regarding CSR and ESG reporting, and discuss how these practices have contributed to Finland’s consistent standing as one of the lowest-risk nations globally.

THE 2023 CSR EXPO

July6,Thursday,toJuly7,Friday,PalmDriveActivity Center,Glorietta2

The 2023 CSR EXPO will exemplify and showcase noteworthy examples of CSR to a large public audience. The EXPO will feature booths set up by LCF partners and members to exhibit their selected CSR programs and initiatives.

The EXPO will be held at the Palm Drive Activity Center in Glorietta 2.

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ABOUT THE LEAGUE OF CORPORATE FOUNDATIONS

The League of Corporate Foundations (LCF) is an organization and network of 93 corporate foundations and corporations dedicated to the promotion and advancement of corporate social responsibility (CSR) in the Philippines. Established in 1991, LCF was founded with the ambitious goal of becoming a driving force for businesses to collaborate with communities, partner institutions, and governments to achieve equitable and sustainable development.

Since being registered with the SEC in 1996, LCF has been actively advocating for responsible CSR practice among its members and the broader business community, recognizing it as a powerful business, economic, and development tool to address social issues nationwide.

Throughout its history, LCF has encouraged and facilitated joint programs, activities, and projects among its members, government, non-government organizations, and other private sectors. This collaboration has resulted in positive outcomes for the social welfare of communities across the nation.

GOVERNING BODY AND OFFICERS

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IAN QUINIONES JR.

IVE DIRECTOR, PILIPINAS SHELL FOUNDATION INC.

VICE CHAIRPERSON

SHEM JOSE GARCIA

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, VIVANT FOUNDATION, INC.

SECRETARY

OWEN CAMMAYO

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, BPI FOUNDATION

TREASURER

MARICAR ANGELES

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES PHILIPPINES, INC.

PUBLIC AFFAIRS AND COMMUNICATIONS

GEOFFREY GABRIEL GARCIA

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, PFIZER PHILIPPINES FOUNDATION, INC.

TRUSTEE

AUSTERE PANADERO

PRESIDENT, ZUELLIG FAMILY FOUNDATION, INC.

TRUSTEE

EDRIC CALMA DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS, KNOWLEDGE CHANNEL FOUNDATION, INC.

GOVERNING BODY AND OFFICERS

CULTURE COMMITTEE

BOARD OVERSIGHT

GABRIEL GARCIA, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, PFIZER PHILIPPINES FOUNDATION,

DISASTER RESILIENCE COMMITTEE

MARICAR ANGELES, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES OF THE PHILIPPINES, INC.

EDUCATION COMMITTEE

EDRIC CALMA, DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS, KNOWLEDGE CHANNEL FOUNDATION, INC.

ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

SEBASTIAN QUINIONES JR., EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, PILIPINAS SHELL FOUNDATION INC.

ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE

SHEM JOSE GARCIA, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, VIVANT FOUNDATION, INC.

FINANCIAL INCLUSION COMMITTEE

OWEN CAMMAYO, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, BPI FOUNDATION

HEALTH COMMITTEE

AUSTERE PANADERO, PRESIDENT, ZUELLIG FAMILY FOUNDATION, INC.

MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE

MARICAR ANGELES, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES OF THE PHILIPPINES, INC.

GOVERNING BODY AND

OFFICERS

BOARD OVERSIGHT

FAIRS AND COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE

GABRIEL GARCIA, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, PFIZER PHILIPPINES FOUNDATION, INC.

RESOURCE MOBILIZATION COMMITTEE

AUSTERE PANADERO, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, ZUELLIG FAMILY FOUNDATION, INC.

VIS-MIN COMMITTEE

SHEM JOSE GARCIA, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, VIVANT FOUNDATION, INC.

CSRI

SHEM JOSE GARCIA, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, VIVANT FOUNDATION, INC

GOVERNING BODY AND OFFICERS

PROGRAM COMMITTEE CHAIRS AND VICE-CHAIRS

ND CULTURE COMMITTEE

LLE SANTOS, MANAGER OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS, BASF PHILIPPINES, INC.

CHAIR

ANNE RACOMA, DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT AND SPECIAL PROJECTS, UNILAB FOUNDATION, INC.

DISASTER RESILIENCE COMMITTEE

CHAIR

WELFREDO DALUMPINES, MANAGER, ENVIRONMENT AND DISASTER RESILIENCE, ABOITIZ FOUNDATION, INC.

VICE- CHAIR

DENNIS TUAZON, PROJECT MANAGER, PHAPCARES FOUNDATION, INC.

EDUCATION COMMITTEE

CHAIR

JOWELLE ANNE CRUZ , EDUCATION PROGRAM AND COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER, ABOITIZ FOUNDATION, INC.

VICE- CHAIR

LOUIE BOY DE REAL, PROGRAM MANAGER, SECURITY BANK FOUNDATION, INC.

ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

CHAIR

GERONIMO TORRES, MANAGER - ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM, ABOITIZ FOUNDATION, INC. D

VICE- CHAIR

ALEXANDRA LIMCACO, MANAGER FOR RESOURCE MOBILIZATION & PROGRAM

DEVELOPMENT, PILIPINAS SHELL FOUNDATION, INC.

GOVERNING BODY AND OFFICERS

PROGRAM COMMITTEE CHAIRS AND VICE-CHAIRS

ONMENT COMMITTEE

ALLAN BARCENA, ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT, ENERGY DEVELOPMENT ORATION

VICE- CHAIR

RUBEN CAJIGAS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, PASAR FOUNDATION, INC.

FINANCIAL INCLUSION COMMITTEE CHAIR

MA. PATRICIA MILCAH MALLARI, LEAD FOR PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT, SUN LIFE FINANCIAL PHILIPPINES FOUNDATION

VICE-CHAIR

GLADYS MALAPO, PROGRAM MANAGER, BPI FOUNDATION, INC.

HEALTH COMMITTEE CHAIR

MAXIMILLIAN ROBERT VENTURA, ESG CONSULTANT, AIA PHILIPPINES, INC.

VICE- CHAIR

DR. TONYBOY FARAON, VICE PRESIDENT, ZUELLIG FAMILY FOUNDATION, INC.

THE LCF SECRETARIAT

EXECUTIVE DIREC

CELINE SANTILL

CSR INSTITUTE PROGRAM

LIZA AGULLO

ADMIN AND FINANCE

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CHRISTIAN SANC

MEMBERSHIP COORD

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PROGRAM OFFIC

REMY TUBIG