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Represented SM Prime and played a vital role in honoring women leaders at the 2022 Women’s International Network for Disaster Risk Reduction (WIN DRR) Leadership Awards.

"SM Prime is privileged to be a partner, recognizing how women across the Asia Pacific Region are helping all of us to better understand and reduce the risk of disasters."

Emphasizing the significance of recognizing women's contributions in disaster risk reduction (DRR) and the privilege of partnering with UNDRR, WIN DRR, and the Australian Government. Jessica Sy called for the active participation of women leaders in DRR decisions and urged other private corporations to support these initiatives.

The event, held at the UN Headquarters in New York, highlighted the significance of resilient infrastructure and multi-stakeholder partnerships in DRR, aligning with international agendas for a resilient future. SM Group, led by Jessica Sy, represented the Philippine private sector in this crucial initiative.

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To cast your vote, kindly click on the provided voting link through the email sent.

Thank you for being an part of ARISE Philippines. We value your engagement and look forward to your participation in this important election.

If you have any questions or need assistance, please do not hesitate to reach out to secretariat@arise.ph.

Thank you very much!

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Notes to Remember:

Voting period will start  on September 18 and will end on  September 20, 2023, at exactly 4:00 PM.

Online Voting Process

The voting process will be conducted electronically.

A link for online voting will be provided by the ARISE Secretariat through email on September 18 and voters can access the voting platform through the provided link.

The ARISE Secretariat will send the voting link to the email address of the organization's designated focal person.

Kindly select exactly seven candidates when voting; otherwise, your vote will lead to an error and won't be included in the count.

In cases where an organization has two or more votes, the first vote registered based on timestamp shall be the one to be recognized.

Kindly contact secretariat at secretariat@arise.ph for any concerns.

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SILVESTRE Z. BARRAMEDA JR. FOR ARISE BOARD MEMBER

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SILVESTRE Z. BARRAMEDA JR. FOR ARISE BOARD MEMBER

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Silvestre Z. Barrameda Jr., is the incumbent Executive Director of the National Resilience Council (Philippines) - a science and technology-based public-private partnership organization that supports resilience by bridging the role of the private businesses, corporate foundations and the academe as an enabling mechanism for local communities to develop their resiliency strategies.

Being responsible for the overall success of NRC's vision and mission, he provides leadership to support the Council's strategic direction in partnership with these stakeholders to foster opportunities and partnerships for resilient and inclusive communities in the Philippines.

He was a Career Executive Service Officer (CESO V) at the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) where he served for 18 years in various capacities.

He had extensive local and international experience in decentralization focusing on capacity and policy development, climate change and disaster resilience, and sustainable development at the nexus of national and subnational levels.

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Mitch advocates for financial inclusivity, sustainability, nature-based solutions, a pragmatic net zero approach, and disaster risk preparedness.

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MICHAEL F. RELLOSA FOR ARISE BOARD MEMBER

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MICHAEL F. RELLOSA FOR ARISE BOARD MEMBER

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Mr. Michael F. Rellosa is the Executive Director of the Philippine Insurers and Reinsurers Association (PIRA); serving in various positions in the Board of Trustees since 2004 and as its chairman in 2008 to 2010 and 2014 to 2016, until his appointment to his present position as of July 2018.   He is concurrently the association’s Public Relations Committee Chairman and its designated Industry spokesperson.  Prior to assuming his post in PIRA fulltime, he was the President and Chief Operating Officer of Fortune General Insurance Corporation from 2003 to 2018.

Mitch, as he is fondly called by friends and colleagues, has been very active in serving the Insurance Industry through his involvement with various entities in various capacities.  His advocacies are financial inclusivity, sustainability, nature-based solutions, a pragmatic net zero approach, and disaster risk preparedness.

Following his regional stint as Chairman of the ASEAN Insurance Council (AIC) from 2015 to 2016, he still holds the Chairmanship of the Education Committee of the ASEAN Insurance Council (AIC) composed of top insurance industry leaders in the Southeast Asian region.  Mr.  Rellosa is a regular lecturer at the Insurance Institute for Asia and the Pacific and was elected to its Board for the years 2021-2023 and re-elected for the year 2023-2024.

He was recently elected as President of EAIC, East Asian Insurance Council, for the years 2023-2024.

Mitch likewise sits as the Committee Chair and Priority Area Lead on Re/Insurance, one of the 4 key priority areas of the Arise-Philippines (Private Sector Alliance on Disaster Resilient Societies). He also writes a monthly Opinion Column for the Manila Times on topics related to Insurance, Risk Management, and other topics close to his heart.

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HOW CAN ARISE PHILIPPINES HELP MSMEs ADAPT PRACTICES FOR A DISASTER-RESILIENT COMMUNITY? 

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HOW CAN ARISE PHILIPPINES HELP MSMEs ADAPT PRACTICES FOR A DISASTER-RESILIENT COMMUNITY? 

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HOW CAN ROSEMARIE RAFAEL MAKE IT HAPPEN FOR A DISASTER-RESILENT NATION?

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HOW CAN ROSEMARIE RAFAEL MAKE IT HAPPEN FOR A DISASTER-RESILENT NATION?

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Recognizing the connection between environmental sustainability and disaster resilience, I advocate for sustainable business practices that reduce the environmental impact and contribute to long-term resilience. In Airspeed, we started doing initiatives to attain sustainable logistics. We can check status of companies and share best practices.

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HOW CAN ROSEMARIE RAFAEL MAKE IT HAPPEN FOR A DISASTER-RESILENT NATION?

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HOW CAN ROSEMARIE RAFAEL MAKE IT HAPPEN FOR A DISASTER-RESILENT NATION?

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I cannot emphasize the importance of fostering strong partnerships between the private sector, government agencies, NGOs, and local communities. In Airspeed and WomenBizPH, we value collaborations. I will help continue this practice for more effective disaster response efforts.

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HOW CAN ROSEMARIE RAFAEL MAKE IT HAPPEN FOR A DISASTER-RESILENT NATION?

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HOW CAN ROSEMARIE RAFAEL MAKE IT HAPPEN FOR A DISASTER-RESILENT NATION?

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As the current president of WomenBizPH, I can help encourage private sector organizations to develop robust business continuity plans that will ensure their operations can continue during and after disasters. This not only benefits individual companies, but also contributes to the overall resilience of society.

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HOW CAN ROSEMARIE RAFAEL MAKE IT HAPPEN FOR A DISASTER-RESILIENT NATION?

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HOW CAN ROSEMARIE RAFAEL MAKE IT HAPPEN FOR A DISASTER-RESILIENT NATION?

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Hi, This is Rosemarie Rafael. I will be sharing more about my campaign platform.

I would help work to influence policy decisions to support disaster risk reduction and resilience-building efforts. This might involve advocating for legislation incentivizing disaster-resilient construction or disaster risk reduction measures.

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“Making it happen for a disaster-resilient nation.”

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Blessed Weekend, ARISE Members! I am Rosemarie Rafael of the Airspeed Group, a 37-year old end-to-end logistics company, and Women’s Business Council Philippines. I have been with ARISE since 2019, and I am running as a BOARD MEMBER. My campaign platform will prioritize several vital aspects:
A - Advocacy for Policy Change
B - Better Business Continuity Planning
C - Capacity Building
S - Sustainable Stewardship
And these will be possible through consistent collaborations and partnerships. Once again, this is ROSEMARIE RAFAEL for ARISE BOARD MEMBER.. Making it happen for a disaster-resilient nation!

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Mr. Michael Rellosa - Philippine Insurers and Reinsurers Association (PIRA)

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Mr. Michael Rellosa - Philippine Insurers and Reinsurers Association (PIRA)

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Ms Jessica Bianca Sy - SM Development Corporation (SMDC)

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Ms Jessica Bianca Sy - SM Development Corporation (SMDC)

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USec Austere Panadero - Zuellig Family Foundation (ZFF)

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USec Austere Panadero - Zuellig Family Foundation (ZFF)

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Atty Joseph Fabul - Unilever Philippines

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Atty Joseph Fabul - Unilever Philippines

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Atty Alex Cabrera - PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)

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Atty Alex Cabrera - PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)

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Engr April Frances Flores - Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers (PICE)

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Engr April Frances Flores - Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers (PICE)

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Mr. Silvestre Barrameda - National Resilience Council (NRC)

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Mr. Silvestre Barrameda - National Resilience Council (NRC)

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Ms. Mardi Mapa Suplido - Habitat for Humanity

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Ms. Mardi Mapa Suplido - Habitat for Humanity

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Dr. Teresita Medado - Asia Pacific College

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Dr. Teresita Medado - Asia Pacific College

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Dear ARISE Members, please see edditable copy of the Nomination form. You may download it for easier reference.

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Kindly submit your CV and Nomination Form to secretariat@arise.ph on or before September 7, 2023 (Thursday), 5PM.

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Feel free to input any inquiries or the questions you have for our candidates here, and the board nominees can respond to them in this same space.

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You may post your campaign posters, flyers or photos here!

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PLEASE SEE THE CANDIDATES CVs AND NOMINATION FORMS BELOW!

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PLEASE SEE THE CANDIDATES CVs AND NOMINATION FORMS BELOW!

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In this section, you will find the uploaded CV and nomination forms of the candidates for your reference.

PLEASE DO NOT UPLOAD your campaign materials here.

If you wish to upload your campaign materials, please post it to "Campaign Section".

Thank you!

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We are very happy to welcome you on this dedicated platform designed exclusively for the ARISE Philippines Board Election.

This space will serve as both a padlet and a workspace for the upcoming election and campaign activities. Here, you'll find a collaborative environment where nominees can showcase their qualifications, ideas, and aspirations, and where all ARISE Members can engage in thoughtful discussions and interactions.

Feel free to explore the padlet, share your campaign materials, engage in conversations, and participate actively in the election process.

Thank you for being a part of this significant endeavor.

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Please see attached BOARD ELECTION PROCESS (2023).

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ARISE PHILIPPINES BOARD OF ELECTION SOP V3 (1).docx

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As we come together in this shared space for all ARISE Members and nominees, we kindly ask for your collaboration in creating a "SAFE SPACE" together.

It's our sincere hope that we can all embrace mindfulness, kindness, and respect as we engage here. Your participation in fostering a positive environment is greatly appreciated