CHRO HR Leaders Summit Philippines 2025

February 13, 2025, Manila, Philippines

HR Reinvented:
A Balancing Act of Technology, Talent, and Transformation

As we enter 2025, HR in the Philippines is at a pivotal moment. With accelerating digital transformation, a greater focus on strategic workforce planning, and increased emphasis on employee well-being, HR leaders have evolved into key architects of organizational success. The CHRO & HR Leaders’ Summit Philippines 2025 will address the challenges and opportunities HR professionals face in this era of rapid change.

The summit will offer actionable insights on navigating remote work, hybrid models, and AI-driven solutions, ensuring organizational agility. Attendees will gain the tools to drive transformation, improve employee satisfaction, and contribute to their company’s growth and long-term success.

Why Attend?

Adapt to Rapid Change

Stay ahead of digital transformation, remote work, AI-driven solutions, and evolving workforce dynamics

Shape Organizational Success

Learn how to be a strategic leader driving growth, resilience, and innovation in your company

Tackle Workforce Challenges

Address turnover, skills gaps, and the demands of a younger, diverse talent pool

Engage with Top Leaders

Network with industry experts and HR innovators sharing actionable insights and best practices

Leverage Cutting-Edge HR Technologies

Explore the latest HR tools and strategies for talent acquisition, performance management, and employee engagement

Empower Your HR Strategy

Gain practical takeaways to transform your HR approach, improve employee satisfaction, and contribute to sustainable business growth

Who should Attend?

This event is ideal for CHROs, HR Directors, CTOs, MDs, VPs, Directors, GMs, and Senior Managers, involved in:

  • Strategic HR Planning 
  • Talent Management & Development 
  • Recruitment & Talent Acquisition 
  • Employee Engagement & Experience 
  • Compensation & Benefits Strategy 
  • Learning & Development Programs 
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives 
  • HR Technology Implementation
  • Organizational Development 
  • HR Compliance & Risk Management 
  • Workforce Planning & Analytics 
  • Performance Management 
  • Leadership Development 
  • Employee Relations 
  • HR Transformation & Change Management 
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Speakers

Agenda

13 February 2025

Main Conference

08:00

Registration and Refreshments

08:45

Welcome Address by Fortinus Events

08:50

Opening Remarks from The Chairperson

09:00

The CHRO as a Strategic Partner and Board Influencer

  • Explore how CHROs can align HR initiatives with business objectives and effectively communicate their impact to the board, emphasizing HR metrics, culture initiatives, and talent strategies in a language that resonates with board members.
  • Discover strategies to build credibility as a board influencer by demonstrating HR’s role in driving growth, innovation, and organizational resilience, and advocating for investments and initiatives that contribute to long-term business sustainability.
  • Gain insights into navigating boardroom dynamics, building effective relationships with board members, and exploring CHROs’ unique perspectives on talent management, succession planning, and organizational culture within board discussions.

Gigs Patanao, Chief Human Resources Officer, Hijo Resources Corporation

9:30

The Future of HR: Redesigning Work to Incorporate AI 

  • Learn how to differentiate between myths and realities about AI in HR, understanding its true potential and capabilities beyond common misconceptions.
  • Discover how to align AI use cases with organizational goals to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and alleviate functional pains within HR operations.
  • Evaluate AI solutions based on governance, workforce readiness, risks, ethics, and the vendor landscape to determine the feasibility and impact of AI adoption in HR.

Jonathan Tam, Head APAC People Services, Foodpanda

10:00

CHRO’s Playbook in Running a Successful Hybrid Work Model

  • Understand the diverse needs and challenges of remote and onsite employees. Learn how to solicit and utilize employee feedback to create a supportive culture where both groups can thrive.
  • Embrace the flexibility of hybrid work to broaden your talent pool geographically. Discover strategies to tap into new talent markets and attract diverse candidates through remote work opportunities.
  • Master the art of clear and proactive communication with executives and employees. Discuss how to establish well-defined hybrid work policies that set expectations and foster understanding across the organization.

Fabi Cariño, Country Human Resources Head, Medrisk and Adjunct Faculty Instructor, Asian Institute of Management 

10:30

Networking and Tea Break

10:50

Panel Discussion: Successfully Choosing and Onboarding New Technologies: A CHRO’s Guide 

  • Learn how to define precise requirements for new technologies and ensure they meet organizational needs.
  • Discuss strategies for engaging employees and creating task forces to customize and implement new technologies effectively 
  • Explore methods for achieving organizational buy-in, including consistent messaging, training programs, and creating technology ambassadors to drive adoption.

Panelist: 

Marco Angelo Padernal, Director of Human Resources, Robinsons Retail Holdings Inc.

11:30

Crafting a Magnetic Employee Experience and Value Proposition

  • Explore how to create a compelling Employee Experience (EX) and Employee Value Proposition (EVP) that differentiates your organization in the talent market
  • Techniques to enhance the overall Employee Experience (EX)
  • Best practices for aligning EVP and EX with company culture and goals

Ken Bajar, Chief Human Resources Officer, OLLH – A Metro Pacific Health Hospital

12:00

Elevating Leadership: Developing Exceptional People Managers

  • Explore what essential skills are needed for effective people management in the modern workplace
  • Discuss how training and development programs can enhance leadership capabilities
  • Strategies for fostering a culture of continuous improvement among managers.

Eric Del Castillo, SGM/Vice President, Human Resources, Philippines & ASEAN (special project), Nissan Motor Corporation

12:30

Networking Lunch Break

13:30

Harnessing AI & Automation for Employee-Centric Transformation

  • Discover how AI can create tailored employee interactions, enhancing engagement and satisfaction throughout the employee lifecycle, from recruitment to off-boarding.
  • Understand how AI can predict future resource requirements, optimize resource allocation, and identify potential bottlenecks by analyzing historical and integrated data from various departments.
  • How AI-powered automation such as robotic process automation (RPA), machine learning (ML), and natural language processing (NLP) streamline repetitive tasks, improve efficiency, and enhance decision-making allowing HR to focus on employee engagement and strategic planning.

Aileen Aumentado, VP – Human Resources Director, Bounty Fresh Group Holdings, Inc.

14:00

Mental Health Matters – Normalizing Mental Health Awareness for a Healthier Workforce

  • Explore effective strategies and programs to foster open conversations about mental health among employees and leaders
  • Why training leaders and managers is crucial in recognizing and addressing mental health challenges within their teams
  • Understand methods to evaluate the effectiveness of mental health programs on employee wellbeing and organizational performance
  • Demonstrating the return on investment (ROI) through improved employee engagement, productivity, and reduced absenteeism.

Maggie Tan, Chief Human Resources Officer, Primeline Products Philippines Inc. 

14:30

Interactive Round Table

With 3 interactive roundtable topics on pressing issues, delegates will rotate at each session and be able to participate and deep dive into problems and solutions on every roundtable spread throughout the two days. You will walk away with thought leadership from the subject matter experts at each table

Table 1: Skill-Centric Talent Management: Designing Processes for the Future

  • Understanding the shift towards skill-based hiring and development
  • Explore what frameworks are effective for identifying and prioritizing critical skills within the organization
  • Discuss how to align talent management processes with skill development
    Learn what tools and technologies can support skill-based talent management

Table 2: Building Regenerative Organizations by Implementing Regenerative HR

  • Explore how regenerative HR principles can enhance sustainability and social responsibility within organizations
  • How to implement regenerative HR as a new operating model for HR leaders to champion
  • Learn how to implement eco-friendly and socially inclusive practices, foster a culture of continuous learning and development, and maintain ethical leadership to build trust and drive long-term success

Table 3: Managing Side hustles in Remote Work

  • Explore how you can offer remote work flexibility while ensuring that employees maintain focus on their primary responsibilities and avoid conflicts of interest
  • Discuss the tools and techniques for monitoring productivity and engagement in a remote setup without overstepping privacy boundaries, ensuring transparency and preventing issues with side jobs affecting performance
  • Learn the importance of creating and enforcing clear guidelines on side hustles and moonlighting, ensuring employees understand what is permissible and what isn’t while working remotely

Jesus Gregorio Noriega III, Head of Employee Development, PLDT Inc.

15:10

From Digital Natives to Cultural Innovators: Gen Z’s Workplace Impact

  • Explore the unique values and expectations of Gen Z employees, focusing on their emphasis on diversity, inclusion, and mental health
  • Discuss the challenges and opportunities presented by Gen Z’s digital nativity, including their adaptation to workplace technologies and social media engagement
  • Learn strategies for creating flexible, inclusive, and communicative work environments that resonate with Gen Z and foster cross-generational collaboration

Angelo Ronquillo, Human Resources Director – Global Service, Kuehne+Nagel

15:40

Networking Tea Break

16:10

Unlocking the Power of HR Analytics for Strategic Insights

  • Understanding the fundamentals of HR analytics and how it can leverage data to refine hiring strategies, expedite candidate selection, and assess cultural fit and long-term potential
  • Explore what predictive modeling, machine learning, and data visualization tools are essential for effective HR analytics capabilities and strategic decision-making
  • Discuss how real-time employee engagement monitoring through HR analytics can improve retention and productivity by providing actionable insights from surveys and feedback

Emman Salazar, Vice President – Human Resources, S&R Membership Shopping

16:40

Modernizing Compensation Strategies for a Dynamic

  • Explore current trends in compensation, including pay transparency and equity to boost employee satisfaction
  • Strategies for creating fair and competitive pay structures that attract and retain talent
  • How to design pay structures that align with business objectives and market trends
17:10

Embedding Sustainability into HR Practices

  • Understanding sustainability into the context of HR
  • Discuss methods for measuring and reporting sustainability metrics and strategies for enhancing accountability within the organization
  • The increasing importance of sustainability in employer branding and the challenges in aligning sustainability goals with business objectives
17:40

Closing Remarks from the Chairperson

17:50

Closing Remarks from Fortinus Events

18:00

End of Summit

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