Manila, Philippines – HRM Asia spearheaded the CHRO Series, convening experts from diverse industries to share practical strategies and solutions that position the future of work at the forefront. The event was held on January 28, 2026, at Ascott Bonifacio Global City, Manila.
Organized by HRM Asia, with HREAP as the Institutional Partner, the CHRO Conference agenda navigated the future of HR in shaping innovation and growth in the Philippines. It highlighted the keynote topic, “New HR Paradigm: Repositioning HR from Operational Support to Strategic Transformation,” delivered by Ms. Rosita Ceres Legaspi-Aguas, Chief Human Resources Officer and Head of People, Learning, and Culture of Unilab Inc. She emphasized the pivotal role of HR leadership in driving business strategy, workforce resilience, and organizational growth to address emerging workforce challenges while sustaining employee engagement and trust.
The conference also underscored relevant topics, including “Advancing People Analytics and Talent Marketplace Strategies” and “From Roles to Capabilities: Redesigning HR for the Next Decade,” discussed by Ms. Francoise Bejasa, Executive Director for Talent Acquisition APAC at TTEC, and Mr. Wilson Tan, Regional Account Director at Coursera, respectively. This was followed by panel discussions focusing on sustainable workplaces—from green policies to people-centric cultures—thereby aligning sustainability with workforce well-being.In the afternoon, an interactive roundtable group discussion, series of presentations, and panel discussions were also conducted, digging deeper understanding to various industry trends. It reflects the commitment of CHROs and HR leaders to strengthen the human resource industry to advance future-ready talent that powers business growth while ensuring fairness and inclusivity in flexible work arrangements.
In the afternoon, an interactive roundtable group discussion, a series of presentations, and panel discussions were conducted, providing deeper insights into various industry trends. These sessions reflected the commitment of CHROs and HR leaders to strengthening the human resource industry by advancing future-ready talent that drives business growth while ensuring fairness and inclusivity in flexible work arrangements.