The NextGen Organization of Women Corporate Directors Phils., Inc. (NOWCD) held its Annual General Membership Meeting on September 3, 2026, at Manila House Private Club, BGC.
The event featured Ambassador Elizabeth P. Buensuceso as keynote speaker and inducting officer. Amb. Buensuceso, recognized as the Philippines’ Eminent Person to the ASEAN High Level Task Force, a former Undersecretary for Bilateral Relations and ASEAN Affairs, and former Philippine Permanent Representative to ASEAN. She delivered a keynote titled “Leading Across Borders: How Female Board Directors Can Shape the Philippines’ and ASEAN’s Future.” Her talk centered on the role women in corporate boardrooms can play in strengthening governance and shaping economic and policy outcomes both domestically and across the ASEAN region, tying her diplomatic background to the broader push for greater female representation in leadership.
Following the keynote, Amb. Buensuceso led the induction of newly NOWCD members, administering their oath as incoming members of the organization.
The event closed with a group photo of members and guests, reflecting the organization’s continued push to build a strong network of women corporate directors and advance inclusive, diverse boardroom leadership in the Philippines.