Member Details
Advani, Mike
Mike is the CEO/owner of Advani Apparel, Inc., a casual-active lifestyle apparel maker that is exclusively carried by SM Department Stores. For many basketball fans, he was one of the key players of Ginebra San Miguel in the late 80s. He pioneered ready-to-wear jerseys in the sportswear market.
Acgaoili, Jose
Jose is the Managing Partner of Agcaoili & Associates Law Firm focused on corporate practice and litigation. He was president of the Philippine Bar Association 2018-19. He was named as one of the Top 100 Lawyers in the Philippines by Vantage Asia.
Aguila, Maria
Maria is Vice President of Comglasco Aguila Glass, a trading company specializing in Autoglass Distribution and Retail. She is an Interior Designer and a Realtor in California.
Aguilar, Asuncion
Sonie was CFO of Roxas Holding, Inc. and Financial Consultant to Mabuhay Vinyl Corp. Before these, she was AVP and Asst. Treasurer of the RFM Group, and headed the finance division of its then newly acquired Cosmos Bottling Corp. Sonie has 20 years of experience in the sugar industry.
Arjonillo, Rabbonì
Bong was the President and Director of First Metro Investment Corp. and Chairman of First Metro Securities Corp. His 18-year-career with Citibank included roles as Consumer Bank Treasurer (Australia) and Country Treasurer (Vietnam). Apart from that, he was Chief Risk Officer at China Bank and headed Landbank’s Treasury and Investment Banking unit.
Braganza, Annabel
Annabel is the owner of the women’s clothing and accessories store Anna Pashmina. She is also a volunteer for Ugnayan at Tulong Para sa Maralitang Pamilya Foundation (UGAT), which provides family counseling and crisis intervention.
Bulchandani, Akiko Bristol
Akiko has worked in Marketing and Project Management within the US Technology Sector, including Microsoft Corporation, Oracle Corporation, and Xerox Corporation. Her expertise includes strategy planning, training, DEI school policies.
Campos Lamers, Maribee
Maribee is Senior EVP and Treasurer of Cenel Development Corporation, PTS Corporation, and Cenel Industrial Products Inc. She is also the Senior EVP and Treasurer of PolyHealth Diagnostic Clinic. A returning Rotarian, Maribee attended the RI Convention in Hamburg (2019).
Chan, Lourdes
Dee has been working with family-held corporations as a fund manager of enterprises in the farming and real estate sector. Having been exposed to the social inequalities in life, she is active in advocacies helping less fortunate communities.
Cruz, Ludeth
Ludeth owns Greenzone Investment Group, Inc., which holds several companies whose operations include: field management services, utility management solutions, human resource outsourcing, travel and tours, and trucking business.
Daryanani, Ravi
Ravi is the Managing Director for Classic Characters Inc., which manufactures bed linens, towels, and pillows; Chelsons Manufacturing, which produces infant wear; and New Creation Manufacturing, the licensee that manufactures Snoopy and Fisher-Price babywear.
Dayrit-Boncan, Jacqueline
Jaqui is Director of Miladay Jewels, Inc and Chairman for three companies: Cash World Credit, Cassia Prime, and Genea Builders and Development.
Davis, Rachel Kelly
Rachel is Chief Communications and Investor Relations Officer for Buskowitz Finance, Inc. She oversees all internal and external communications.
de Jesus, John
John is a serial entrepreneur, political adviser, business leader, general manager, and private investor. He holds Director roles in several institutions, including Jaric Marketing, Inc, a family business, One Roxas Triangle, and Ardmore Three.
de Leon, Sunshine
Sunshine has worked as a freelance journalist covering the Philippines for foreign media. She produced and wrote a documentary film about the Philippines entitled “Curiosity, Adventure & Love.” At present, she is exploring different possible entrepreneurial ideas for the future.
de Ocampo, Isabelita
Isabelita “Ningning” is a semi-retired businesswoman. She has businesses in leasing, financing, and interior design. Ningning retains her role as an adviser in her family businesses, currently managed by her children.
Dimaunahan, Dorelene
Dorelene holds degrees and titles in MScM, CFE, CMA, and CHRP. She is also a business portfolio executive and an educator in the Philippines' top universities. She coaches social enterprises and conducts customized training for companies.
Dizon, Philip
Philip is the President and CEO of Vendiz Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Vice President of Business Development of Ashford Pharmaceutical Laboratories, Inc. He is also CEO of Phildiz Studios, a media production company that produces world-class videography work.
He is a celebrated photographer known for his fine art photography and portrait photos.
Go, Patricia
Patti is the founder, president, and general manager of TheShapeshop. Before her business venture, she was one of Ayala Premier’s property specialists and Family Wellness Center’s family therapist and addiction counselors.
Drilon, Tom
Tom is the General Manager of Intertek International’s Philippine branch. He also served as a consultant for both public legislative and private initiatives in the field of customs inspection.
Hechanova-Posadas, Raissa
Raissa was Managing Director at Citigroup/Citibank with 25 years of corporate and investment banking experience. She is a board member in Concepcion Industrial Corp and RFM Corp, both publicly listed firms.
Kalaw, Corina
Corina is President of E.T. Kalaw Management Company Inc., and a member of Umu, a private investment club. She managed investments for All Asian Countertrade and its fund All Asian Countertrade Investment. She was a stockbroker at several foreign stock brokerages in the Philippines and San Francisco.
Laurel, Jo
Jo is the owner of Center for Childhood Education Inc. She served as Directress 1985-2017. She was a pre-school teacher from 1979-1985 when she set up her school. Jo was former President, Association for Childhood Education 1987-1989 and Honorary Member.
Lim-Lleander, Kat
Kat is Head of Sales at Standard Insurance Co. She has 10 years of experience in the financial sector.
Lopez-Bautista, Rina
Rina is the co-Founder, President, and Executive Director of the Knowledge Channel Foundation, a non-profit for multimedia education in public schools nationwide.
Mercado, Carol
Carol is the CEO and Vice-Chairman of the Mercado Builders & Development Corp., which is engaged in general construction and venture capital projects for over 20 years. She is our club’s Charter President and was instrumental in various successful global grants.
Muñoz, May
May is the Managing Director of Avant Garde Management Consultancy, specializing in organizational and business development, strategic planning, and leadership development. She is also a certified professional executive coach trained under the International Benchmark Consulting Network.
Puno, Rosario
Charilu is the President of Greater Antipolo Real Property Inc., Director/Treasurer of Elaia Green Vehicles Corp., and Director/Treasurer of Greenphil Mineral Exploration and Development Co. Inc. She also held past positions as the Assistant Secretary for Legislative Affairs at the Office of the Press Secretary in Malacañang, President of Micron Public Affairs Co. Inc., and Brand Manager for Rustan Mktg. Corp.
Quesada, Leah
Leah was Global VP of Marketing at Xerox Corporation. She is a volunteer consultant for Knowledge Channel Foundation, helping them with marketing and strategy - all in support of elevating public school early literacy and numeracy.
Quiason, Enrique
Enrique is a Senior Partner at the Quiason Makalintal Barot Torres Ibarra Sison & Damaso law firm, where he specializes in equity and debt capital markets, structured finance transactions, debt restructuring, acquisitions, and direct investment transactions. He is also a Corporate Secretary in the Lopez Group of companies.
Reyes, Tin
Tin is the President of Metacrest Construction and Metacrest Trading, AVP for Operations and Marketing VP of Melekon Contractors for its solar and renewable energy projects.
Samtani, Ravi
Ravi is the CEO of General Garments Corp, a manufacturer of Puritan Men’s Innerwear and Filflex Industrial & Mfg. Corp. He is in the textile knitting Commercial warehouse space leasing businesses. Ravi is also a Director of the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce.
Sandico, Ditta
Ditta, a sustainable fashion designer with nearly 40 years of experience, has captivated the industry with her timeless creations. Known for her intricate designs and commitment to promoting indigenous textiles, she seamlessly blends tradition and modernity, leaving a lasting mark on the fashion world.
Sarabia Babst, Kathy
Kathy is a jeweler and an advocate of Filipino ingenuity. As co-founder of Kathy and Kathy Bespoke Jewelry, the brand creates hand-crafted pieces that cultivate Filipino talent and artistry. She is also a Director at DA5 Inc, a master franchisee of Western Union in the Philippines.
Sarmiento, Robert
Robert is the owner and president of Robert G. Sarmiento Properties, a full-line brokerage firm focused on sales and rental of residential, commercial, and industrial properties. Robert has 30 years of real estate sector experience, working in the Philippines, Thailand, and Indonesia.
Sumulong, Severino “SP”
Atty Severino "SP" Sumulong has a private law practice at Sumulong Law Office. He is VP Legal and Business Development for GET Philippines, a social enterprise that promotes and deploys electric PWD mini-buses that operate nationwide.
SP is legal counsel to UCC Group of Companies and is Director of Angeon Advisors, specializing in mergers and acquisitions, private equity, venture capital.
Marissa Sycip
Marissa is Treasurer of SBA Investments Inc., a real estate company. She is also the business manager of their family's real estate assets, involved in purchasing, building, renting, and selling properties. Marissa is a licensed real estate broker.
Tan, Robina
Robina started Status Hair Salon in 2011, which now has 12 branches nationwide with six franchisees. She is the President of St. John Biocare and Dialysis Center that provides high standard yet affordable dialysis care.
Elizabeth “Tobea” Tobias-Hanadel
Elizabeth "Tobea" does commercial design and construction. She also established eSympathies.com to help connect families in grief with personalized memorial videos, prayer vigils, and digital access to memorial services. Tobea resides in Washington, DC.
Trinidad, Enrico
Ricky is the President of the family-owned real estate holding company MOCYRI. He had a long career in investment banking and the capital markets as former President of Sung Hung Kai Capital (Phil) Inc., and Vice President, Head of Capital Markets and Corporate Services of the Philippine Stock Exchange. He is Club President RY 2020-21.
Urrutia, Toni
Toni is the Managing Director of Pinetree Capital, Board Director of Manila Angel Investors Network. She is a health advocate spearheading charitable programs that encourage Filipinos to eat closer to nature and consider food as medicine. She serves as Youth Service Chair, RY 2020-21.
Vaswani, Sharon
Sharon is a Doctor of Optometry. She is the Chairwoman of Fortis Medi and CEO of PanOphthalmics Enterprise. She is also the VP, Healthcare and Advocacies, Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce (Philippines), 2020-2022. Sharon is Corporate Secretary, Indian Women in Enterprise (2021-2023) and co-founder, Global Youth Cooperation Circle of the United Religious Initiative. She speaks Spanish, English, Tagalog, and Hindi.
Vera, Jose Luis
Atty. Jose Luis Vera is the President & substantial owner of Quest Broadcasting Inc., a Philippine radio broadcasting company. The company operates nine radio stations.
Villanueva, Ria Dam
Ria is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and an Attorney at Law. Her professional experiences include IT, Audit, Operations, Advisory Services, Academe, and Law.
Virata, Buster
Buster is the Chief Operating Officer of Cavitex Holding Inc. He is also Managing Director of MTV Investment Properties Holding.
Yulo-Loyzaga, Ma. Antonia
Ma. Antonia "Maitoni" is President of the National Resilience Council, a science and technology-based public-private partnership.
She is also a member of the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction Science and Technology Group.
Maitoni is a Trustee at Zuellig Family Foundation, Manila Observatory, Ateneo de Naga, Forest Foundation Philippines. She is also a technical advisor for the Philippine Disaster Resilience Foundation.
Yupangco, Jose Mari L.
JM is the President of the Yupangco Electronics Corp., one of the leading professional audio solution providers in the country. He also serves as a member of the Board of Directors of their family-owned companies.
Honorary Members
Br. Armin Luistro FSC
Br. Armin Luistro FSC is a nationalist, educator, and environmentalist. As the nation's Education Secretary (2010-16), he implemented the K-12 basic education program. He is currently the Lasallian East Asia District's Brother Visitor. He also served as President of De La Salle University, De La Salle Philippines, and the Philippine Business for Social Progress, the country's largest, business-led NGO.
Ambassador Marcela Ordoñez
Marcela is the Colombian Ambassador to the Republic of the Philippines. She was the Director of International Cooperation, working on the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework in Colombia 2020-2023. With over 25 years of foreign service, Marcela represented her country in OAS, NATO, and European Union assemblies.