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MSME Resilience and Recovery after COVID-19

October 12, 2020March 6, 2026

Public-Private Partnership on Advancing Learning among Enterprises towards Resilience and Transformation (ALERT) The MSME Resilience and Recovery after COVID-19 webinar series was conducted by the...

BUYANIHAN encourages public to buy local

October 12, 2020March 6, 2026

Posted by SM Supermalls – 10 July 2020 Public encouraged to ‘buy local’ to support small biz owners The considerable resources of the Association of...

SUPPORT TO Small and Medium-size Businesses (SMEs)

July 10, 2020March 6, 2026

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) of the Philippines records that 99.52% of all businesses in the Philippines is composed of Micro, Small and...

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Atty. Joseph R. Fabul

Small and Medium Enterprises Lead

Head of Communications and Corporate Affairs for the Philippines and South East Asia
Unilever

Atty. Joseph Roco Fabul is the Unilever Head of Communications and Corporate Affairs for the Philippines and South East Asia. He has over 20 years of experience in various sectors, including media, government, legal practice and FMCGs. He is an active member of industry associations and sits as Board Director of the Philippine Chamber of Food Manufacturers, External Vice-President and Chairman of its Legislative Committee, he is a Trustee of the Home Care Association of the Philippines, Country Board Member for Philippines and Thailand for the Circulate Capital Ocean Fund. He also serves as the Co-Chairman of the Sustainability Committee for the American Chamber of Commerce and Industry (AMCHAM) and Head of MSME Resilience for ARISE Philippines.

Before joining Unilever, he started his legal career with the ACCRALAW Litigation Department before he moved to public policy and advocacy work. He was the Country Manager for Corporate Affairs, Sustainability, and Communications at Mondelez and before that was also connected with the Corporate Affairs Team of Philip Morris International.

Joseph has a diverse background in managing risks for business operations, public policy, government relations and sustainability. Joseph graduated in the top 10 of his class from the San Beda College of Law. He also holds a Masters in Business Administration, Magna Cum Laude, from the De Las Salle University and a Communications degree from the Ateneo De Manila University where he was awarded the Loyola Schools Award for the Arts.

Joseph is married to Atty. Joan De Venecia-Fabul and they have 4 beautiful children. He loves the outdoors and enjoys cycling and running during his free time

Raymund Rufino

Resilient Infrastructure Lead

Chief Executive Officer
NEO

Mr. Rufino is currently the CEO of NEO, the largest Owner, Developer, and Manager of Office Buildings in the Bonifacio Global City central business district in the Philippines with 7 operational developments comprising a Gross Leasable Area of almost 270,000 sqm. NEO is the only office portfolio developer with its entire portfolio certified 5 Stars under BERDE (Building for Ecologically Responsive Design Excellence), the national voluntary green building rating tool of the country – making it the top green office developer in the country. He is also the Principal, Real Estate for the Threadborne Group family office.

He currently holds the following positions:
– Global Governing Trustee, Urban Land Institute (ULI)
– Chair for Mission Advancement, ULI Philippines
– Founding Chair, Next Gen Council of World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Philippines
– Real Estate Industry Network Regional Chair – Southeast Asia, YPO
– Treasurer, Philippine Green Building Council (PhilGBC)

He has previously held the following positions:
– Chapter Chair, Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO) Philippines
– Chairman, Philippine Green Building Council (PhilGBC), which he helped found in 2007
– Chair, ULI Philippines
– President, Entrepreneur’s Organization (EO) Philippines
– Regional Director for Asia for the EO Global Student Entrepreneurship Awards – the premier global student entrepreneurship competition

Mr. Rufino is a licensed real estate broker and graduated with a Master of Science in Real Estate Development from Columbia University and a Bachelor of Science in Management from the Ateneo De Manila University. He is also a member of the Management Association of the Philippines (MAP).

He was awarded Real Estate Personality for 2015 at the 3rd Annual Philippine Property Awards. He is the youngest ever recipient of the award. In 2016, he was also recognized as a winner in the prestigious 40 Under 40 Competition of Urban Land Magazine which recognizes the best and brightest young land use professionals from around the globe.

Girlie C. Lopez

Urban Risk Reduction and Resilience Lead

Philippines Country Program Manager
Build Change

Passionate about empowering low-income and vulnerable communities, Girlie Lopez serves as the Philippines Country Program Manager at Build Change. In this role, she provides leadership, management, and technical expertise for all projects in the country. Under her guidance, the Philippines team has pioneered an innovative program in partnership with microfinance institutions, offering low-income households affordable financing to enhance and fortify their homes, alongside allied services like awareness raising and technical assistance.

With over two decades of experience, Girlie is a seasoned development and financial inclusion specialist. Her expertise spans diverse credit markets, including banks, microfinance institutions, government entities, and advocacy groups. Prior to joining Build Change, she held roles as a banker, researcher, and finance specialist with organizations like Chemonics International, Innovations for Poverty Action, and Habitat for Humanity International. In these positions, she focused on developing enabling policies, testing evidence-based solutions, building stakeholder relations, forging partnerships, and implementing strategic projects to alleviate poverty.

Girlie holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and a Diploma in Research and Development Management. A native Filipino speaker, she is proficient in five local dialects and fluent in English. Her multifaceted background and dedication to community empowerment make her a valuable asset in driving positive change and sustainable development.