ASPH to Host Women's Month Panel on Diplomacy & Business

• Asia Society Philippines to host a Women’s Month panel discussion
• The event is scheduled on March 19, 2026, in Taguig
• The meeting will touch on economic leadership and global cooperation

The Asia Society Philippines (ASPH) will host a panel entitled “Women Bridging Diplomacy & Business Leadership: Shaping Economic Partnerships in a Changing Global Landscape” at the Avenue Bar at Manila House in BGC TAGUIG March 19, 2026 5 - 7 PM to honour the women ambassadors and business leaders participating in this event and to promote their views and experiences on how women are creating economic partnerships and leading diplomatically and economically.

Women from every sector are expected to join this panel discussion and hear from women ambassadors and business leaders.

Confirmed Speakers from the diplomatic sector include: Anna Ferry Ambassador of Sweden to the Philippines, Catherine McIntosh Ambassador of New Zealand to the Philippines and Constance See Ambassador of Singapore to the Philippines.

Confirmed Speakers from the business sector will include: Almay Gaw See - owner of Oh So Healthy Corp, current CEO of Innovative Packaging Industry Corp, and Myrna Yao - current President & CEO of Richprime Global Inc.

Eleanor Pinugu, who is co-founder and CEO at Mano Amiga Philippines and She Talks Asia as well as an Asia 21 fellow with Asia Society, and the honorary advisor to the Board of Asia Society Philippines; will moderate the conversation. In addition, Delia Albert will provide special remarks regarding the discussion's context.

This conversation hopes to provide insights into the professional lives of those participating and their views on how women can contribute to the field of diplomacy, international relations, and business.

Additionally, this conversation will address the importance of gender equality and inclusive leadership in building a global economy; and promoting stronger cross-border relationships and collaboration between nations amidst the current global economic crisis.