Hyundai PH boss upholds gender equality at 2017 ABIS forum

Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc. (HARI) President and CEO Ma. Fe Perez-Agudo joined the 2017 ASEAN Business & Investments Summit (ABIS) forum. The said event intends to discuss the role of women in contributing extensive growth in ASEAN.

With the theme of “Unleashing Women Economic Power and Human Capital Development (Investing in Education, Global Competencies, Women and Affirmative Action)”, Agudo emphasized education as the key to empowerment. She also called the attention of Government and Business to strengthen the collaboration in creating new value for all.

In addition, the panelists mentioned that ASEAN acknowledges women’s participation in the economy. They also affirmed that if women were given equal opportunities, they could match those of men when it comes to skills and competence. On the other hand, they also admit that much work has to be done in order to break those barriers.

Moreover, representatives from other countries including UN Under-Secretary General Dr. Shamshad Akhtar (Pakistan), SME Corporation CEO Dr. Hafsah Hashim (Malaysia), and Sinouk Coffee Managing Director and ASEAN Women Entrepreneur 2017 Sirina Sisombat-Hervy (Laos) also shared their personal experiences and insights on increasing the participation of women in the digital ecosystem.