MANILA, PHILIPPINES — The Philippine Financial & Inter-Industry Pride (PFIP) proudly hosted the 2024 PFIP Pride Summit — the foremost workplace Pride conference in Asia — last July 30 to 31 at Shangri-La at The Fort, Bonifacio Global City, Manila.
With the theme “Limitless: Inclusion Beyond Horizons,” the 7th Pride Summit showcased the importance of LGBTQIA+ inclusion in the business sector, underscoring the collective vision for a truly safe and inclusive future that propels LGBTQ+ talents to new areas of excellence. Industry leaders, allies, and advocates from corporate Pride networks and progressive organizations all came together to explore strategies and approaches for fostering inclusive corporate cultures.
Trustee; Christopher Eugenio, PFIP Board of Advisor; and Weena Ekid, PFIP Chair
Pride Summit key highlights
The summit explored the connections between economic impact and corporate diversity. The keynote speech, “The Economic Case for LGBTQIA+ Inclusion in the Philippines,” outlined the financial benefits of inclusive practices, highlighting how diversity drives innovation and profitability. “Building a Diverse Talent Pipeline Through Inclusive Hiring Practices” discussed countering hiring biases to ensure diversity, while “A Balancing Act: Understanding and Overcoming the Complexities of Intersectionality,” powered by Accenture, provided insights into promoting intersectional programming to avoid losing focus on the unique lived experiences of different minority groups.
strategies to foster inclusion in the workplace.
Looking into executive leadership and advocacy, the PFIP CEO RoundTable and keynotes by Dominic Arnall, Liz Jacobs, and Carl Cervantes focused on the economic benefits of LGBTQIA+ inclusion and the cultural foundations of allyship in the Philippines. Meanwhile, the Embassy of the Netherlands, a staunch ally of the LGBTQIA+ community, encouraged companies to support equal rights beyond their boardrooms.
Exploring the roles of diversity, equity, and inclusion in a future-ready workforce, “Age Is Nothing But A Number: Best Practices for Engaging a Multigenerational Workforce” offered strategies for integrating diverse age groups for better team dynamics at work. “Leveling The Playing Field: Disability Inclusion in the Workplace” discussed mechanisms and investments to ensure equal opportunities for PWD talents.
inclusivity especially for PWDs. (From L-R) Disney Aguila, Co-Director at Bahaghari Center for SOGIE Research, Education, and
Advocacy Inc. and Trans Deaf Advocate; Krissy Bisda, Consultant in Gender Equality, Disability, and Social Inclusion at The Asia
Foundation; Carla Nobleza, Management Consultant at Cynder; and Leo Del Castillo, Leadership Development Manager at
Foundever.
The summit concluded with the second season of the vibrant and entertaining Lip-Sync Lalaparuzza, reinforcing the message of inclusivity and acceptance.
Join PFIP today!
The 2024 PFIP Pride Summit highlighted the undeniable business advantages of LGBTQIA+ inclusion, setting new standards for corporate cultures and inspiring attendees via compelling cases for diversity, innovative strategies, and success stories shared in the two-day event.
Beyond the summit, PFIP encourages companies to leverage insights gained and implement inclusive practices within their own organizations. To achieve this and to further drive change alongside a network of forward-thinking leaders, join PFIP today and contribute to fostering an inclusive corporate environment for everyone.
Visit the PFIP website at https://www.pfip.com.ph/join-pfip. For sponsorship opportunities, email secretariat@pfip.com.ph.
