Plenary Sessions

Plenary Sessions are an hour long discussion with the industry experts about the respective fields covering our four conference themes with the general theme of the year!

There are five (5) plenary sessions during the course of two day conference. Esteemed experts will kickstart the Plenary Session with talks on vital industry topics. The panel comprises senior representatives from asset performance management, asset reliability industries, government entities, and professional bodies, sharing valuable insights. Attendees can engage with these experts and learn from their experiences.

Plenary Session Topics

1. Policy, Partnerships, and Performance: Collaborative Frameworks for SDG Progress

Executives and leaders will discuss how forming strategic partnerships and developing policy frameworks can facilitate progress toward SDGs, sharing best practices on stakeholder engagement, regulatory compliance, and performance measurement.

Ms. Abegail Tongco

Director, Training and Consulting Group

Profiles Group of Companies

Mr. Jonas Marie Dumdum

Senior Consultant, Industry Solutions Consulting (ISC) Sector Lead

NRI Manila Sustainability Service

Mr. Juan Roy

President and Chief Transformation Consultant

Regenerative Transformation Institute

Ms. Rochelle F. Ramirez

Asst. Dir., DBM-Systems and Productivity Improvement Bureau (SPIB)

Department of Budget and Management

Ms. Katreena Pillejera

Country Manager

GRI Philippines

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Mr. Edward Gacusana

Executive Director

Global Compact Network Philippines

2. Enhancing Sustainable Asset Management Through Data Analytics

This session explore into the transformative role of data analytics in optimizing the asset lifecycle, enhancing sustainability across critical phases from procurement to disposal. Attendees will explore how data-driven strategies can foster not just predictive maintenance and energy optimization, but also holistic sustainability in asset management. The discussion will include real-world applications of big data in improving resource allocation, extending asset life, and reducing environmental footprint through smarter decision-making.

Ms. Jesseth Nez Pasagad

Turnaround Manager

Prime Energy Resources Development B.V

Mr. Voltaire Jerome Cruz

General Manager

Shell Business Operations

Mr. Toribio Noel Ilao

Director, Bureau of Equipment

Department of Public Works and Highways

Mr. Thomas Goodwin

Director of Engineering

Manila International Container Terminal

Mr. Norul Rafiq Namas Khan

Director and Independent Consultant

Volta Engineering and Inspection Sdn. Bhd.

Ms. Fern Fern Beh

SEA Business Development Director

RIZING

Mr. Francisco Castillo

SVP-CIO

Maynilad Water Services

Mr. Karthik Chandrasekaran

Principal Client Engagement

IBM Technology

3. Circular Economy and Waste Minimization in Asset Management

A discussion on implementing circular economy principles within asset-intensive industries to minimize waste, repurpose by-products, and promote resource efficiency across operations.

Mr. Juan Gabriel Gamboa

Sr. Reliability Engineer

Prime Energy Resources Development B.V

Mr. Toribio Noel Ilao

Director, Bureau of Equipment

Department of Public Works and Highways

Ms. Dianne LLarena

ESG Manager, Advisory Services (Risk Consulting)

KPMG in the Philippines

Mr. Bryan Cunanan

Technical Manaager

Chevron

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Mr. Rey Michael Tagarao

Marketing Services Officer

Geocycle - Holcim Phils.

4. Enhancing Asset Reliability to Foster Industry Innovation and RESILIENT Infrastructure (SDG 9)

This session will tackle the integration of reliability-centered maintenance within asset management to bolster industrial innovation and resilient infrastructure. It will also address the adoption of advanced predictive maintenance technologies and practices.

Ms. Jesseth Nez Pasagad

Turnaround Manager

Prime Energy Resources Development B.V

Mr. Jason Mendoza

Reliability Manager

JG Summit Olefins Corporation

Mr. Dingdong Altarejos

Head of Operations

Prime Energy Resources Development B.V

Ms. Shireen Prince

Chief Asset Management Officer

Aboitiz Power Corporation

Mr. Rolando Paulino III

Chief Operating Officer

Light Rail Manila Corporation

5. Socioeconomic Inclusion in Asset Management Strategies (SDG 5 & 10)

This session dives into the pivotal role of asset management in fostering socioeconomic inclusion and gender equality. It explores how inclusive asset management practices not only reduce inequalities but also promote equal opportunities for all, with a specific focus on addressing gender disparities. By examining the intersectionality of socioeconomic factors and gender, this discussion aims to highlight the importance of inclusive strategies in driving sustainable development.

Ms. Rosen-Avery D. Tamargo

Sales Technical Engineer

QES Technology Philippines Inc.

Ms. Janice Benavidez-Pamplona

Talent & DEI Excellence Advisor

Shell

Ms. Donnabel Kuizon Cruz

Managing Director & General Manager

Prime Energy Resources Development B.V

Ms. May Rose Imperial

Chairperson, Engineering Accreditation Commission & Women Engineers Network (2022 - 2023)

Philippine Technology Council

Ms. Angellica Uychinco

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Lead

Nestle Phillippines

Mr. Jose Jasper Yap

Superintendent, Capability Development

PASAR Corporation

Mr. Grant Javier

Executive Director

Project Inclusion Network, Inc.

APM LEAD 2023: Industry 4.0
in the New Normal

A.Tongco

Ms. Abegail Tongco,
PhD

Training and Consulting Division Director

HR-OD Consultant, Profiles Group of Companies

About

Dr. Abegail Tongco has been in the HR and OD practice for more than 15 years. As an HR and OD consultant and trainer; she has been exposed to companies in the banking and finance, BPO, KPO, energy, water utility, academe, food and beverage, manufacturing, construction and engineering, website and software development, architectural and engineering consulting, real estate development, mining, hospitality, printing and publishing industries. She has implemented consulting projects for GOCCs, national government agencies and local government units, as well. She is the Training and Consulting Division Director and concurrently also the VisMin Regional Director of the Profiles Group of Companies. She is currently the Board Secretary of the Board of Trustees (BOT) of the Philippine Society for Talent Development (PSTD) National as the PSTD Programs Committee Trustee-in-Charge. She is a certified Shared Leadership Coach and Team Coach, PxT, DISC and Genos EI practitioner. She is likewise a certified Kahoot content creator. She graduated with a college degree in Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences – Psychology. She earned her graduate degrees of Masters in Business Management and PhD in Organization Development.

 

Sessions

July 3, 2024
(10:45 - 12:00 NN)

"Policy, Partnerships, and Performance: Collaborative Frameworks for SDG Progress" (Plenary Session 1)

J.Dumdum

Mr. Jonas Marie Dumdum

Consultant, Industry Solutions Consulting Sector

NRI Manila Branch

About

Jonas Marie Dumdum works as Industry Solutions Consulting (ISC) Senior Consultant and Lead of the NRI Manila Sustainability Service, with special focus on ESG/Sustainability Systems and Development, Climate-related Impacts to Businesses, Renewable Energy and Sustainability, Water and Wastewater Management, Overall Waste Management, and Industry-related Solutions for companies and institutions in the Philippines. He also serves as the Environment Technical Working Group Co-Lead for the Stakeholders’ Chamber for the Sustainable Development Goals by the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) representing the Sustainarumble! Podcast – the first podcast in the Philippines that talks about issues on sustainable development in the country. He serves as Corporate Secretary of Sustainable PH, Inc., a nongovernment organization promoting the causes of sustainability in the Philippines.

Sessions

July 3, 2024
(10:45 - 12:00 NN)

"Policy, Partnerships, and Performance: Collaborative Frameworks for SDG Progress" (Plenary Session 1)

July 5, 2024
(10:30 - 11:15AM)

"Integrating ESG and Sustainability Principles in Engineering Leadership" (Technical Session)

J.Roy

Mr. Juan Roy

President and Chief Transformation Consultant

Regenerative Transformation Institute

About

• President, Regenerative Transformation Institute
• Current Vice Chair of the Board & 2021 President, Philippine Society for Talent
Development (PSTD)
• Chair of Leadership Committee of People Management Association of the Philippines
(PMAP)
• Former OD Consulting Head, Nomura Research Institute (Manila)
• One of the Philippine’s leading voices on Regenerative Transformation and
Sustainability Culture.
• A Quality Management practitioner since 1999 and has led Quality Culture
transformation of several companies in the Philippines and in the Middle East.
• An experienced Business Strategy practitioner and facilitator having led Business
Strategy Role for an international company in the Middle East and served as strategy
consultant internally at one of the Aboitiz subsidiaries and externally as OD
Consulting Head of Nomura Research Institute (No. 1 Global Think Tank in 2019)
• 25+ years of hands-on experience in leading HR, Talent Development, OD, Corporate
Performance Management, Business Strategy and Quality Management both locally
and internationally.

Sessions

July 3, 2024
(10:45 - 12:00 NN)

"Policy, Partnerships, and Performance: Collaborative Frameworks for SDG Progress" (Plenary Session 1)

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Ms. Rochelle F. Ramirez

Asst. Dir., DBM-Systems and Productivity Improvement Bureau (SPIB)

Department of Budget and Management

About

Ms. Rochelle F. Ramirez currently serves as the Assistant Director of the Systems and
Productivity Improvement Bureau (SPIB) of the Department of Budget and Management
(DBM). The SPIB is responsible for the formulation and development of policies, standards,
guidelines, and measures on management systems improvement, public sector productivity enhancement, strengthening the internal control systems of government agencies, and management of the government’s non-financial assets.

The SPIB also serves as the Secretariat of the Development Budget Coordination Committee Technical Working Group on Asset Management (DBCC TWG-AM). The TWG spearheads the implementation of the Philippine Government Asset Management Policy (PGAMP), which provides government agencies with the policies to operationalize an asset management system (AMS) to ensure the cost-effective management of assets.

Ms. Ramirez is an alumna of the University of the Philippines and the Polytechnic University of the Philippines College of Law. She has been with the DBM-SPIB for over 15 years. She began her career in the government as a Budget and Management Analyst and rose to the position of Chief of the SPIB-Asset Management Division until her recent appointment as the Assistant Director of the Bureau. She believes in serving generously and leading compassionately.

Sessions

July 3, 2024
(10:45 - 12:00 NN)

"Policy, Partnerships, and Performance: Collaborative Frameworks for SDG Progress" (Plenary Session 1)

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Ms. Katreena Pillejera

Country Manager

GRI Philippines

About

Ma. Katreena Pillejera, a licensed chemical engineer, currently serves as the Country Manager for the Philippines of the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI). Katreena has a decade of experience working with the academe, NGO, corporate top management, and government focused on sustainability program design and implementation. She has substantial experience on sustainability reporting and consulting where she lead the end-to-end development of sustainability reports across various sectors. She has technical expertise on GHG inventory and management, carbon sequestration and stock assessment, plastic neutrality and waste diversion credit mechanism development, and climate and energy studies.

Katreena is a double Master’s Degree holder, one in Energy Engineering which she earned from the University of the Philippines – Diliman, with a sandwich program in National Cheng Kung University in Taiwan; and one in Public Management from the Ateneo School of Government, showcasing her innovative study focused on climate-related loss and damage in vulnerable provinces in the Philippines. Katreena has also been active in volunteering works. She stood to be one of the Founding Board members of the Reboot Renewable Energy Transition Institute (REBoot PH) and has been its Climate and Energy Literacy Director in 2021. She is also part of the Women Energy Leaders program funded by the US Energy Association, U.S. Department of State Bureau of Energy Resources’ Power Sector Program and the U.S. Gender Equity and Equality Action Fund.

Sessions

July 3, 2024
(10:45 - 12:00 NN)

"Policy, Partnerships, and Performance: Collaborative Frameworks for SDG Progress" (Plenary Session 1)

J.Pasagad

Ms. Jesseth Nez Pasagad

Turnaround Manager

Prime Energy Resources Development B.V

About

Zen, a Petroleum Engineer with solid offshore frontline experience, currently champions business excellence in Malampaya through production and asset optimization, commercial delivery, safety leadership, and strong operational competence. Committed to improving the quality of life through sustainable energy solutions, Zen seeks to play an active role in the energy transition, leveraging expertise to drive impactful changes in the industry.

Sessions

July 4, 2024
(09:00 - 10:15 AM)

"Enhancing Sustainable Asset Management Through Data Analytics" (Plenary Session 2)

July 5, 2024
(09:00 - 10:15 AM)

"Enhancing Asset Reliability to Foster Industry Innovation and Infrastructure (SDG 9)" (Plenary Session 4)

V.Cruz

Mr. Voltaire Jerome Cruz,
MBA

General Manager-Field Execution Optimization

Shell Shared Services Asia B.V. (Technical Asset Operations)

About

Mr. Voltaire Cruz the General Manager of Field Execution Optimization at Shell Shared Services Asia B.V., brings a wealth of expertise and leadership to the table. With a collaborative, integrative, and action-oriented mindset honed over 25 years, he’s adept at optimizing asset management strategies. Cruz is known for his unwavering commitment to safety and his track record of delivering exceptional plant reliability and availability while controlling costs effectively. His tenure at Shell Shared Services Asia B.V. underscores his dedication to driving operational excellence and efficiency in the energy sector, making him an invaluable asset to the organization.

Sessions

July 4, 2024
(09:00 - 10:15 AM)

"Enhancing Sustainable Asset Management Through Data Analytics " (Plenary Session 2)

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Mr. Toribio "Noel" Ilao

Director

Department of Public Works and Highways of the Philippines

About

Engineer Toribio Noel L. Ilao is an accomplished professional with expertise in physical asset management and engineering. He served as a Professional Physical Asset Management Advisor for the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) for over three years before becoming the Director IV of the Bureau of Equipment (BOE) at the age of 38, the youngest ever appointed in DPWH’s history. He revamped DPWH’s fleet and facilities management program, focusing on Strategic Asset Lifecycle Management. He also improved the DPWH Dredging Operations using sound management and engineering approaches. Engineer Ilao holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering and is pursuing a Master’s in Innovation and Management. He has undergone leadership and technical training programs at renowned institutions, including the University of Oxford and MIT. His diverse background and commitment to continuous growth make him a highly accomplished professional.

Sessions

July 4, 2024
(09:00 - 10:15 AM)

"Enhancing Sustainable Asset Management Through Data Analytics " (Plenary Session 2)

July 4, 2024
(01:00 - 02:15 PM)

"Circular Economy and Waste Minimization in Asset Management " (Plenary Session 3)

T-Goodwin

Mr. Thomas Goodwin

Director of Engineering

Manila International Container Terminal

About

Tom Goodwin is a seasoned professional in the maritime industry, with extensive experience in port operations. His adeptness at handling pressure while prioritizing safety and cost-efficiency stems from years of practical engagement in various port environments. Tom’s proficiency in implementing new procedures and facilitating change underscores his organizational skills and adaptability. His collaborative nature fosters effective teamwork and synergy within diverse operational settings. Currently serving as the Director of Engineering at Manila International Container Terminal (MICT, ICTSI), Tom continues to leverage his expertise to drive excellence and innovation in port engineering practices. Such innovations managed are the design and start up of the fully automated container terminal in Melbourne Australia (VICT, ICTSI), the first hybrid RTG Cranes in Philippines, the most advanced and largest STS Cranes in the Philippines, as well as multiple successes in the Reliability and Asset Management fields. Tom is also helping guide and deliver positive growth and change as MICT’s Sustainability Champion.

Sessions

July 4, 2024
(09:00 - 10:15 AM)

"Enhancing Sustainable Asset Management Through Data Analytics " (Plenary Session 2)

R.Khan

Mr. Norul Rafiq Namas Khan

Director and Independent Consultant

Volta Engineering and Inspection Sdn. Bhd.

About

“Ir. Ts. Rafiq Khan, C. Eng is an experienced forensic investigator who specializes in Root Cause Analysis of power system equipment failures. These investigations are mainly carried out for the purpose of continuous engineering practice improvements, claims (insurance, warranty) and litigation pursuits. Over the span of the past 16 years, he has performed investigations for international clients across Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Asia. He has led and actively contributed to over 200 projects including generation, transmission and distribution network power failure investigations for primary equipment and accessories. These investigations cover various voltage classes from 0.4 up to 500 kV. He has extensive knowledge about conceptual and practical power system insulation materials, failure modes and testing methodologies related to root cause analysis of power failures. He also provides annual training on topics related to failure investigations to Transmission and Distribution Network operators around the globe. “

Sessions

July 3, 2024
(01:30 - 05:00 PM)

"Enchancing Reliability Through Electrical Failure Investigations - An Introduction Workshop to FMEA and FMECA" (Workshop)

July 4, 2024
(09:00 - 10:15 AM)

"Enhancing Sustainable Asset Management Through Data Analytics" (Plenary Session 2)

July 5, 2024
(10:30 - 11:15 AM)

"Solar Plant Performance - Performance Metrics and Factors Affecting Performance" (Technical Session)

F.Beh

Ms. Fern Fern Beh

SEA Business Development Director

RIZING

About

  • Transformation projects implementation in major national and multi-national organizations across a variety of industries, both client and vendor side.
  • Large systems integration and program management
  • ECC & S/4HANA Greenfield Implementation. 
    • Change/ Deployment management/ Training management.
  • Global Template design and implementation.
  • Standardization strategy.
    • Asset Management and Production Planning  
    • Data Transformation
    • System Integration .
    • E-Invoicing

Sessions

July 4, 2024
(09:00 - 10:15 AM)

"Enhancing Sustainable Asset Management Through Data Analytics" (Plenary Session 2)

F.Castillo

Mr. Francisco Castillo

SVP-CIO

Maynilad Water Services

About

Dr. Francisco Castillo is currently Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer of Maynilad Water Services, inc., the water concessionaire for the West area of Manila’s greater metropolitan area, which serves over 9 million people. 

In 2013 he was named “Outstanding ASEAN CIO” by IDG, and in 2016 was voted Best ASEAN CIO 2016 during the ASEAN IT Strategy Forum in Singapore. He has also recently been named among the top 10 Asean CIOs by IDG this 2021, as well as Transformative CIO 2022 South-east Asia by the Economic Times CIO publication.

He is an ECE graduate from the De La Salle University, and holds a Ph.D. in Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering from the Universidad Politecnica de Cataluña (Barcelona, Spain), where he also taught as Associate Professor and was Associate Director (equivalent to Vice Dean) for the Technical Engineering College. He is also a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), as well a certified Project and Portfolio Manager.

Sessions

July 4, 2024
(09:00 - 10:15 AM)

"Enhancing Sustainable Asset Management Through Data Analytics" (Plenary Session 2)

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Mr. Karthik Chandrasekaran

Principal Client Engagement, Global Manufacturing Industries

IBM Technology

About

Karthik has over 20 years of experience in delivering consumer electronics and software products to market. Using a consumer first approach, Lean methodologies and Design Thinking he has helped develop value propositions, product strategy and business models that succeed in the new digital, online, and mobile economy and meet the evolving needs of a new generation of consumers. He brings a broad and deep range of business experience, gained while working with established Japanese, US and European brands and startups to help develop and launch connected, secure, scale-able products, forge successful strategic partnerships & alliances and break into new markets. He is passionate about ideas that use both embedded and cloud technology and big-picture thinking to build competitive advantage in a world of Big Data and the Internet of Things. *Authored Publication: Reshoring manufacturing to the US: The role of AI, automation and digital labor

Sessions

July 5, 2024
(12:55 - -01:40 PM)

"Harnessing Data and AI to Drive Sustainable Manufacturing: A Leadership Imperative" (Technical Session)

July 5, 2024
(03:45 - -05:00 PM)

"Socioeconomic Inclusion in Asset Management Strategies (SDG 5 & 10)" (Plenary Session)

J.Gamboa

Mr. Juan Gabriel Gamboa

Sr. Reliability Engineer

Prime Energy Resources Development B.V

About

Gab is a Mechanical Engineer with over 10 years in various roles in maintenance, reliability, shutdown and project management in the oil and gas and airline industries. Currently the Senior Reliability Engineer in Prime Energy Resources Development B.V. operating the Malampaya gas field. Leads the Preventive Maintenance Optimization program as well as various problem solving initiatives to improve reliability and integrity performance.

Sessions

July 4, 2024
(01:00 - 02:15 PM)

"Circular Economy and Waste Minimization in Asset Management" (Plenary Session 3)

D.Llarena

Ms. Dianne LLarena

ESG Manager, Advisory Services (Risk Consulting)

KPMG in the Philippines

About

Dianne is a licensed mining engineer and a sustainability practitioner. She has more than 5 years of work experience in the field of ESG and Sustainability. She has collaborated with diverse sectors on sustainability matters, and has worked on undertaking stakeholder consultations, developing sustainability and climate goals, programs, and targets, conducting focused research on ESG & Sustainability, improving transparency on non-financial disclosures, integration of different aspects of circular economy, and EHS management systems implementation. She served as a member of the Technical Working Group in developing the national EPR Audit Guidelines. She is a Climate Reality Leader and a volunteer to several sustainability organizations like Sustainable PH and 3Zero House Philippines. She’s an advocate of circular economy, sustainable transportation, and just transition.

Sessions

July 4, 2024
(01:00 - 02:15 PM)

"Circular Economy and Waste Minimization in Asset Management" (Plenary Session 3)

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Mr. Bryan Cunanan

Technical Manager

Chevron

About

Bryan Cunanan has 22 years of work experience. First 7 years of which with the manufacturing industries namely General Milling Corporation and San Miguel Corporation having exposure on production, logistics, technical services and facilities audit, operation & maintenance & safety.

He is now with Chevron Philippines under the downstream oil & gas business unit, where he was the Maintenance & Construction Manager for 11 years taking charge of the asset optimization of Caltex retail stations. He also represented Chevron as part of the DOE Technical Working Group on the review of Philippine National Standards.

Currently, he is the Technical Manager for International Fuels and Lubricants – Philippines providing solutions to Commercial and Industrial focus segments such as powergen, marine, mining, construction, quarry, sugarmill, cement and fleet in terms of driving reliability and real-peso savings.

Bryan is a professional mechanical engineer with a masters in business administration. He is certified by the International Council for Machinery Lubrication (ICML) as Machine Lubricant Analyst level 2 and Machine Lubrication Engineer.

J.Mendoza

Mr. Jason Mendoza
CMRP, REE

Reliability Manager

JG Summit Olefins Corporation

About

A certified maintenance and reliability professional (CMRP) with 22 years of experience in the Petrochemical Industry. Currently, the Reliability Manager of JG Summit Olefins Corporation who leads RCA, Asset Criticality, RCM and PMO Agile Projects. Advocates learning and shares his knowledge and experience though training and consulting.

Presently, the VP- External and a member of the board of directors of AMRPP, Association of Maintenance and Reliability Practitioners of the Philippines.

Sessions

July 5, 2024
(09:00 - 10:15 AM)

"Enhancing Asset Reliability to Foster Industry Innovation and Infrastructure (SDG 9)" (Plenary Session 4)

M.Altarejos

Mr. Marco "Dingdong" Altarejos

Head of Operations

Prime Energy Resources Development, BV

About

Engr. Dingdong has more than 2 decades of experience in the energy industry. A Certified Technical Authority (TA2) in MRTA (Maintenance Reliability and Turn Around). His subject matter expertise include Causal Learning investigations, Asset Management, Reliability/Risk based management.

Sessions

July 5, 2024
(09:00 - 10:15 AM)

"Enhancing Asset Reliability to Foster Industry Innovation and Infrastructure (SDG 9)" (Plenary Session 4)

S.Prince

Ms. Shireen Prince,
CAMA, MBA, MScEng, BSc Eng

Chief Asset Management Officer

Aboitiz Power Corporation

About

Experienced Chief Asset Management Officer with a proven track record in driving asset management processes in alignment with ISO 55001. Adept at providing governance and assurance monitoring, developing strategic asset management plans, and reporting on key performance indicators. Skilled in risk management, Capex investments, and effective communication of asset transitions. Holds an MBA from Henley Business School and certified as a WPiAM Asset Management Assessor. An accomplished leader with extensive expertise in power generation, performance management, and business planning. Formerly held positions as Vice President for Technical Services Coal Business Unit, General Manager (Acting) at Eskom Generation, and Chief Operating Officer (Acting) at Eskom Rotek Industries. Holds an MSc in Engineering and a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering.

Sessions

July 5, 2024
(09:00 - 10:15 AM)

"Enhancing Asset Reliability to Foster Industry Innovation and Infrastructure (SDG 9)" (Plenary Session 4)

P.Rolando

Mr. Rolando Paulino III,
RME, MBA

Chief Operating Officer

Light Rail Manila Corporation

About

An experienced executive and mechanical engineer with extensive background in contracting, procurement, engineering and maintenance with a total experience of 23 years in the oil and gas industry. Possesses a good balance of technical and commercial management skills mainly focused on executing large maintenance activities and strategic procurement, respectively. A transformative leader who has the ability to improve struggling teams and make them successful using a combination of servant leadership and continuous improvement techniques.

Sessions

July 5, 2024
(09:00 - 10:15 AM)

"Enhancing Asset Reliability to Foster Industry Innovation and Infrastructure (SDG 9) " (Plenary Session 4)

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Ms. Rosen-Avery D. Tamargo

Sales Technical Engineer

QES Technology Philippines Inc.

About

Rosen is a dedicated materials science and engineering graduate with a notable publication in the Materials Science Forum in 2018. Her research focused on developing efficient yet cost-effective new materials.

With a strong passion for innovation, she transitioned to the manufacturing industry, specializing in process and technical engineering in electroplating technology. Over five years, she gained extensive experience in asset management and reliability.

Currently, in the field of asset management through oil analysis, she leverages her expertise to understand the industry’s critical parameters and needs. Her work involves the distribution of cutting-edge technologies, ensuring modern solutions are accessible to meet market demands.

Sessions

July 5, 2024
(03:45 - -05:00 PM)

"Socioeconomic Inclusion in Asset Management Strategies (SDG 5 & 10)" (Plenary Session)

J.Benavidez

Ms. Janice Benavidez-Pamplona

Talent & DEI Excellence Advisor

Shell

About

Janice Benavidez-Pamplona is a seasoned Human Resource leader with over 20 years of expertise in various areas of Human Capital Management. A trusted and innovative leader, she has a proven track record in the areas of Talent and Resourcing Strategies, Organizational Effectiveness, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) and HR Operations, among others. Janice is currently a member of Shell’s Talent Strategy and Excellence organization as a Global Talent and DEI Excellence Advisor. In this role Janice helps shape the Group’s world-class talent management and integrating DE&I initiatives across Shell plc. With a finger on the pulse of future disruptors, the team prides in its internal and external thought leadership. In 2022, she led the production of Shell’s DEI Film Series “Unique People, Powerful Together” which has gained international recognition from New York Festival International Advertising Awards (Gold) and Cannes Corporate Media & TV Awards (Sliver). Janice started her career in Human Resources as a country HR professional in Shell Pilipinas Corporation. In her various roles spanning a decade, she has partnered with leaders in the various businesses and honed her capabilities through various business cycles and complex external landscapes. From 2013 until 2020, Janice has held various roles in Shell’s Integrated Resourcing organization expanding her scope to eventually cover the entire Southeast Asia from 2016. Concurrent to this role, she was a key member of the company’s Asia Pacific Resourcing and Asia HR Leadership Teams, where she played an active role in aligning people strategies with business ambitions delivering exceptional outcomes. Externally, Janice has been a member of the country’s National Industry-Academe Consortium as well as a Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute for Personnel and Development from 2013 to 2019.

Sessions

July 5, 2024
(03:40 - 04:55 PM)

"Socioeconomic Inclusion in Asset Management Strategies (SDG 5 & 10) " (Plenary Session 5)

D.Cruz

Ms. Donnabel Kuizon Cruz

Managing Director & General Manager

Prime Energy Resources Development B.V

About

Donnabel Kuizon Cruz started as a technologist in Pilipinas Shell where she developed skills in process engineering, energy and profit optimization, then broadened into strategic planning, petroleum operations and safety management. She held various international assignments in Malaysia and The Netherlands where she developed a passion for developing people and
driving transformational change across multiple companies and countries. She has led teams that delivered significant value to the businesses and governments in her areas of operation, and is noted for her people-centered leadership. She is currently the CEO of Prime Energy Resources Development B.V. (“Prime Energy”), the operator of the Malampaya Deep Water Gas to Power Project under Service Contract No. 38 (“SC 38”). Prime Energy is an indirect subsidiary of Prime Infrastructure Capital Inc. (“Prime Infra”), founded by Filipino businessman Enrique K. Razon Jr., which invests in energy, water,
and waste management. Prime Energy delivers indigenous natural gas that fuels up to 20% of the Philippines’ power needs, and has remitted about 13.5 billion USD of revenues to the Philippine government since the start of its operations in 2001. “I am driven to continue Prime Energy’s mission: to provide a reliable energy source that reduces our country’s dependence on imported fuel, that protects Filipino consumers from high electricity prices, that paves the way for a transition to renewable energy sources, and that helps uplift lives. Every day I am propelled by this desire to make the country’s energy industry a force for good.”

Sessions

July 5, 2024
(03:40 - 04:55 PM)

"Socioeconomic Inclusion in Asset Management Strategies (SDG 5 & 10) " (Plenary Session 5)

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Ms. May Rose Imperial

Chairperson, Engineering Accreditation Commission & Women Engineers Network (2022 - 2023)

Philippine Technology Council

About

Sessions

July 5, 2024
(03:40 - 04:55 PM)

"Socioeconomic Inclusion in Asset Management Strategies (SDG 5 & 10) " (Plenary Session 5)