National Summit
2024 Speakers and Panelists

2024 National Summit
Speakers and Panelists

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Ruperto S. Nicdao Jr.

DAY 1

WELCOME REMARKS

Ruperto S. Nicdao Jr.

50th Anniversary Chairperson

Chairperson, Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster ng Pilipinas
President, MBC Media Group

Mr. Ruperto S. Nicdao, Jr. serves as President of MBC Media Group, Manila Broadcasting Company, MBC Resources Inc. and MBC Marketing Sales Inc. He also serves as Chairman of the Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster ng Pilipinas, and Chairman of the Advertising Foundation of the Philippines. He is the founding Chairman of the Ad Standards Council, and currently serves as a Director.

National Summit
2024 Speakers and Panelists

2024 National Summit
Speakers and Panelists

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Ruperto S. Nicdao Jr.

DAY 1

WELCOME REMARKS

Ruperto S. Nicdao Jr.

50th Anniversary Chairperson

Chairperson, Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster ng Pilipinas
President, MBC Media Group

Mr. Ruperto S. Nicdao, Jr. serves as President of MBC Media Group, Manila Broadcasting Company, MBC Resources Inc. and MBC Marketing Sales Inc. He also serves as Chairman of the Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster ng Pilipinas, and Chairman of the Advertising Foundation of the Philippines. He is the founding Chairman of the Ad Standards Council, and currently serves as a Director.

Benefits of Self-Regulation

Self-regulation by the Ad Standards Council promotes a healthy advertising environment that respects consumers and maintains the industry's integrity. It is the advertising industry's commitment to uphold ethical and responsible advertising practices, and is the driving force behind content regulation that ensures that advertisements are truthful, fair and within the bounds of decency, protecting consumers from misleading and inappropriate content.

Butch Canoy

Butch Canoy

Board Director
Radio Mindanao Network, Inc.

Diana Chua

Diana Chua

Head of Marketing
AirAsia Philippines

Atty. Rejie Jularbal

Atty. Rejie Jularbal

Legal Counsel
Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster ng Pilipinas

Andre Kahn

Andre Kahn

Former Chairman
J. Romero and Associates
Adboard

Junie Lutian

Junie Lutian

General Secretary & General Counsel
SEA-Danone Nutricia
Early Life Nutrition

Lizelle Maralag

Lizelle Maralag

Chief Marketing Officer
GMA Network, Inc.

Nonna Nañagas

Nonna Nañagas

Former President
Dentsu Philippines, Inc.

Yoly Ong

Yoly Ong

Former Group Chairperson
Campaigns & Grey

Benefits of Self-Regulation

Self-regulation by the Ad Standards Council promotes a healthy advertising environment that respects consumers and maintains the industry's integrity. It is the advertising industry's commitment to uphold ethical and responsible advertising practices, and is the driving force behind content regulation that ensures that advertisements are truthful, fair and within the bounds of decency, protecting consumers from misleading and inappropriate content.

Butch Canoy

Butch Canoy

Board Director
Radio Mindanao Network, Inc.

Diana Chua

Diana Chua

Head of Marketing
AirAsia Philippines

Atty. Rejie Jularbal

Atty. Rejie Jularbal

Legal Counsel
Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster ng Pilipinas

Andre Kahn

Andre Kahn

Former Chairman
J. Romero and Associates
Adboard

Junie Lutian

Junie Lutian

General Secretary & General Counsel
SEA-Danone Nutricia
Early Life Nutrition

Lizelle Maralag

Lizelle Maralag

Chief Marketing Officer
GMA Network, Inc.

Nonna Nañagas

Nonna Nañagas

Former President
Dentsu Philippines, Inc.

Yoly Ong

Yoly Ong

Former Group Chairperson
Campaigns & Grey

Impact on Business of Fair & Responsible
Marketing Communications

Emphasizing the positive impact of fair and responsible marketing communications on businesses that includes fostering trust among consumers, enhancing brand reputation and loyalty, and encouraging innovation and creativity within ethical boundaries. Fair and responsible communications contribute to sustainable business growth that also benefits consumers.

Gregory Banzon

Gregory Banzon

Chief Operating Officer
Chief Pacific Foods, Inc.

Johnip Cua

Johnip Cua

Former Chairperson
Ad Foundation

Former President

Procter & Gamble Philippines

Alexander Panlilio

Alexander Panlilio

Corporate Vice President
Unilab, Inc.

Margot Torres

Margot Torres

Managing Director
McDonald's Philippines

Perpetuo "Boy" De Claro

Perpetuo "Boy" De Claro

Former President
Wyeth Philippines

Impact on Business of Fair & Responsible
Marketing Communications

Emphasizing the positive impact of fair and responsible marketing communications on businesses that includes fostering trust among consumers, enhancing brand reputation and loyalty, and encouraging innovation and creativity within ethical boundaries. Fair and responsible communications contribute to sustainable business growth that also benefits consumers.

Gregory Banzon

Gregory Banzon

Chief Operating Officer
Chief Pacific Foods, Inc.

Johnip Cua

Johnip Cua

Former Chairperson
Ad Foundation

Former President

Procter & Gamble Philippines

Alexander Panlilio

Alexander Panlilio

Corporate Vice President
Unilab, Inc.

Margot Torres

Margot Torres

Managing Director
McDonald's Philippines

Perpetuo "Boy" De Claro

Perpetuo "Boy" De Claro

Former President
Wyeth Philippines

A Global<br/> Perspective

Advertising Self-Regulation:

A Global
Perspective

Richard Bean

Executive Director
Ad Standards Australia

<br>Fireside Chat


Fireside Chat

Atty. Fhilip Sawali

Director
DTI-Fair Trade Enforcement Bureau

Richard Bean is the Executive Director of Ad Standards, Australia’s advertising complaints handling body. Richard’s distinguished career includes senior leadership roles in both the private and public sectors including posts at the Australian Communications and Media Authority, Unwired Group Limited, Network Ten, and national commercial law firm Blake Dawson Waldron (now Ashurst).

Atty. Fhilip Sawali is under the Communications and Information Service (CIS) Unit of the Department of Trade and Industry that produces trade and industry information available to public. The CIS also publishes trade-centric materials serving as repository of department data and information through its digital portals and social assets.

A Global<br/> Perspective

Advertising Self-Regulation:

A Global
Perspective

Richard Bean

Executive Director
Ad Standards Australia

Richard Bean is the Executive Director of Ad Standards, Australia’s advertising complaints handling body. Richard’s distinguished career includes senior leadership roles in both the private and public sectors including posts at the Australian Communications and Media Authority, Unwired Group Limited, Network Ten, and national commercial law firm Blake Dawson Waldron (now Ashurst).

<br>Fireside Chat


Fireside Chat

Atty. Fhilip Sawali

Director
DTI-Fair Trade Enforcement Bureau

Atty. Fhilip Sawali is under the Communications and Information Service (CIS) Unit of the Department of Trade and Industry that produces trade and industry information available to public. The CIS also publishes trade-centric materials serving as repository of department data and information through its digital portals and social assets.

Safeguarding Consumers
in the Digital Platform  

The buzzword 15 years ago, eCommerce, commonly known as online selling, today has everyone in a shopping mall by their fingertips everyday. With most online sellers and platforms byypassing regulatory guidelines, the need to protect consumers from questionable tactics, scams and fraud is utmost urgency.

Albert Cuadrante

Albert Cuadrante

Chief Marketing Officer
UnionBank

Jocel De Guzman

Jocel De Guzman

Co-Founder and Co-Lead Convenor
Scamwatch Philippines

Neil La-as

Neil La-as

Managing Director
Shoppedia

Usec. Jean Pacheco

Usec. Jean Pacheco

Undersecretary
DTI e-Commerce

Neil Trinidad

Neil Trinidad

Chief Marketing Officer
GCash

Safeguarding Consumers
in the Digital Platform  

The buzzword 15 years ago, eCommerce, commonly known as online selling, today has everyone in a shopping mall by their fingertips everyday. With most online sellers and platforms byypassing regulatory guidelines, the need to protect consumers from questionable tactics, scams and fraud is utmost urgency.

Albert Cuadrante

Albert Cuadrante

Chief Marketing Officer
UnionBank

Jocel De Guzman

Jocel De Guzman

Co-Founder and Co-Lead Convenor
Scamwatch Philippines

Neil La-as

Neil La-as

Managing Director
Shoppedia

Usec. Jean Pacheco

Usec. Jean Pacheco

Undersecretary
DTI e-Commerce

Neil Trinidad

Neil Trinidad

Chief Marketing Officer
GCash

Ruperto S. Nicdao Jr.

DAY 2

WELCOME REMARKS

Herman Basbaño

President
Ad Standards Council
Vice Chairperson
Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster ng Pilipinas

As President of the Ad Standards Council, Herman leads the council to implement self-regulation among stakeholders with the mission to protect consumers based on existing laws and ethics of emerging platforms of multimedia. As the Chairman of the Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster ng Pilipinas (KBP), Herman aims for the same goal of upholding high ethical and professional standards for content and presentation program in the country.

Ruperto S. Nicdao Jr.

DAY 2

WELCOME REMARKS

Herman Basbaño

President
Ad Standards Council
Vice Chairperson
Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster ng Pilipinas

As President of the Ad Standards Council, Herman leads the council to implement self-regulation among stakeholders with the mission to protect consumers based on existing laws and ethics of emerging platforms of multimedia. As the Chairman of the Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster ng Pilipinas (KBP), Herman aims for the same goal of upholding high ethical and professional standards for content and presentation program in the country.

Artificial Intelligence
in Marketing Communications

Discussing AI's potential as a powerful tool for enhancing creativity and how advertisers and agencies can responsibly harness AI to drive ethical, transparent, and innovative communications.

Moderator 

Manny Gonzales

Manny Gonzales

Head
Ogilvy Consulting Phils
Ogilvy & Mather Phils., Inc.

Panelists 

Joey David-Tiempo

Joey David-Tiempo

Founder and CEO
Octopus & Whale

 

Prospero Naval Jr.

Prospero Naval Jr.

Professor
University of the Philippines

 

Dennis Perez 

Dennis Perez 

Country Media Director
Unilever

 

Ralph Vincent Regalado

Ralph Vincent Regalado

Founder
Senti AI

Artificial Intelligence
in Marketing Communications

Discussing AI's potential as a powerful tool for enhancing creativity and how advertisers and agencies can responsibly harness AI to drive ethical, transparent, and innovative communications.

Moderator 

Manny Gonzales

Head
Ogilvy Consulting Phils
Ogilvy & Mather Phils., Inc.

Panelists 

Joey David-Tiempo

Joey David-Tiempo

Founder and CEO
Octopus & Whale

 

Prospero Naval Jr.

Prospero Naval Jr.

Professor
University of the Philippines

 

Dennis Perez 

Dennis Perez 

Country Media Director
Unilever

 

Ralph Vincent Regalado

Ralph Vincent Regalado

Founder
Senti AI

Influencer Marketing

Harnessing the unique power of influencers to authentically connect with consumers while leveraging influencers's credibility, and creating content that resonates with target audiences. Strategic influencer marketing enhances brand storytelling, drives engagement, and maximizes impact in an increasingly hyper-personalized consumer-driven marketplace.

Moderator 

Carole Sarthou 

Carole Sarthou 

Managing Partner
Consumer Republiq

Panelists 

Macoy Dubs <br> (Mark Averilla)

Macoy Dubs
(Mark Averilla)

Influencer

 

Jako De Leon 

Jako De Leon 

Content Creator

 

Ace Gapuz

Ace Gapuz

CEO
Blogapalooza

 

Jim Guzman

Jim Guzman

Digital Creator
Unilab

Influencer Marketing

Harnessing the unique power of influencers to authentically connect with consumers while leveraging influencers's credibility, and creating content that resonates with target audiences. Strategic influencer marketing enhances brand storytelling, drives engagement, and maximizes impact in an increasingly hyper-personalized consumer-driven marketplace.

Moderator 

Carole Sarthou 

Managing Partner
Consumer Republiq

Panelists 

Macoy Dubs <br> (Mark Averilla)

Macoy Dubs
(Mark Averilla)

Influencer

 

Jako De Leon 

Jako De Leon 

Content Creator

 

Ace Gapuz

Ace Gapuz

CEO
Blogapalooza

 

Jim Guzman

Jim Guzman

Digital Creator
Unilab

Ethical Advertising:
Online Betting & Gaming

Exploring Ethical Advertising and the drive to regulate online betting and gaming across mainstream and digital platforms,
and delving into responsibilities of advertisers, agencies, and regulators in protecting consumers, especially vulnerable
audiences from easy-access digital devices.

Moderator 

Dan Andrew Cura 

Dan Andrew Cura 

Board Member
Far East Broadcasting Company

Panelists 

Atty. Rejie Jularbal 

Atty. Rejie Jularbal 

Legal Counsel
Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster ng Pilipinas

 

Jeremy Luglug

Jeremy Luglug

AVP
Electronic Gaming Licensing Dept.
PAGCOR

 

Vina Claudette Oca 

Vina Claudette Oca 

AVP
External Communications Group
PAGCOR

 

Rafael Jasper Vicencio

Rafael Jasper Vicencio

President
AB Leisure Exponent, Inc.

Ethical Advertising:
Online Betting & Gaming

Exploring Ethical Advertising and the drive to regulate online betting and gaming across mainstream and digital platforms,
and delving into responsibilities of advertisers, agencies, and regulators in protecting consumers, especially vulnerable
audiences from easy-access digital devices.

Moderator 

Dan Andrew Cura 

Board Member
Far East Broadcasting Company

Panelists 

Atty. Rejie Jularbal 

Atty. Rejie Jularbal 

Legal Counsel
Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster ng Pilipinas

 

Jeremy Luglug

Jeremy Luglug

AVP
Electronic Gaming Licensing Dept.
PAGCOR

 

Vina Claudette Oca 

Vina Claudette Oca 

AVP
External Communications Group
PAGCOR

 

Rafael Jasper Vicencio

Rafael Jasper Vicencio

President
AB Leisure Exponent, Inc.

Further Strengthening Self-Regulation
Policies & Guidelines

In pursuit of future-proofing advertising self-regulation, all sides of the spectrum must be represented with a seat at the table:
the policy-makers, agencies, advertisers, and content creators

Moderator 

Mitos Borromeo

Mitos Borromeo

Co-Founder
Director of Business Partnerships
Cobena Business Analytics and Strategy, Inc.

Panelists 

Robbie Aligada

Robbie Aligada

Executive Director
Ad Standards Council

 

Jel Directo

Jel Directo

Deputy General Manager
HEPMIL Philippines

 

Angela Esquivel

Angela Esquivel

Asia Corporate Affairs Director
Friesland Campina

 

Biboy Royong

Biboy Royong

Executive Creative Director
Dentsu Creative Philippines

Further Strengthening Self-Regulation
Policies & Guidelines

In pursuit of future-proofing advertising self-regulation, all sides of the spectrum must be represented with a seat at the table:
the policy-makers, agencies, advertisers, and content creators

Moderator 

Mitos Borromeo

Board Member
Far East Broadcasting Company

Panelists 

Robbie Aligada

Robbie Aligada

Executive Director
Ad Standards Council

 

Jel Directo

Jel Directo

Deputy General Manager
HEPMIL Philippines

 

Angela Esquivel

Angela Esquivel

Asia Corporate Affairs Director
Friesland Campina

 

Biboy Royong

Biboy Royong

Executive Creative Director
Dentsu Creative Philippines

Safeguarding the Gold Standard for Effective <br>and Sustainable Advertising Industry

Safeguarding the Gold Standard for Effective
and Sustainable Advertising Industry

Roberto Barreiro

Summit Chairperson

Bobby Barreiro is a media professional with over 40 years in the broadcast business. From a teenage account executive for a radio station, he rose to become President of Audiovisual Communicators, Inc., Head of the Television Group of GMA Network, Inc., President of GMA Marketing and Productions, Inc, and Executive Vice-president and Chief Operating Officer of TV5 Network, Inc. Throughout his career, he has been active in the Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster ng Pilipinas. Bobby is a TOYM Awardee for Public Service in Broadcast Media and is currently Chief Partnership Officer of ABS-CBN Corporation.

Safeguarding the Gold Standard for Effective <br>and Sustainable Advertising Industry

Safeguarding the Gold Standard for Effective
and Sustainable Advertising Industry

Roberto Barreiro

Summit Chairperson

Bobby Barreiro is a media professional with over 40 years in the broadcast business. From a teenage account executive for a radio station, he rose to become President of Audiovisual Communicators, Inc., Head of the Television Group of GMA Network, Inc., President of GMA Marketing and Productions, Inc, and Executive Vice-president and Chief Operating Officer of TV5 Network, Inc. Throughout his career, he has been active in the Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster ng Pilipinas. Bobby is a TOYM Awardee for Public Service in Broadcast Media and is currently Chief Partnership Officer of ABS-CBN Corporation.