IF at PBSP annual meet

ICTSI Foundation's Francis J Bartolome, program operations manager; Filipina Laurena, executive director; and Bonita Rhed Elinoe Palad, corproate services manager

The ICTSI Foundation (IF) joined the Philippine Business for Social Progress (PBSP) 55th Annual Membership Meeting and Foundation Day, affirming its participation in PBSP led programs that support sustainable development and poverty reduction.

The meeting featured keynote addresses by the Rev. Flaviano Antonio Villanueva, Arnold Janssen Kalinga Center founder and 2025 Ramon Magsaysay Award recipient, and Cielo Magno, University of the Philippines School of Economics professor. Both highlighted the role of corporate social responsibility in addressing social gaps and strengthening inclusive growth.

A panel discussion focused on approaches to multisector collaboration, emphasizing coordinated action among business, government, and civil society in tackling poverty.

IF is among 257 corporate members of PBSP, the country’s largest network of business led non-government organizations implementing programs in health, education, the environment, and livelihood.