The Jollibee Group recently welcomed Department of Budget and Management (DBM) secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman as the keynote speaker at its 2025 Mid-Year Economic Briefing, held June 17 at the Jollibee Plaza Headquarters in Ortigas Center, Pasig City.
Secretary Pangandaman addressed key developments in the country’s economic landscape, offering updates on the government’s fiscal priorities, structural reforms, and the trajectory of national growth—all of which align with the Jollibee Group’s long-term business goals and its commitment to nation-building.
“This Administration would like to see a world where, like Jollibee, bida ang Pinoy,” Pangandaman said during her keynote. “That’s why, under the Philippine Development Plan 2023–2028, the Economic Team remains dedicated to fostering an environment where Filipino businesses and talent can thrive.”
The event emphasized the shared vision between public and private sectors in driving inclusive economic growth, with Jollibee Group reaffirming its role as a partner in national progress.
Joining the event were several top executives and government officials, including (from left to right): Jollibee Group Philippines’ Chief Human Resources Officer and Head of HR for Jollibee Brand International Ruth Angeles; Jollibee Group Global Chief Human Resources Officer Arsenio Sabado; DBM Undersecretary Willford Will Wong; Jollibee Group Global President and CEO Ernesto Tanmantiong; DBM Undersecretary Margaux Salcedo; Jollibee Group Philippines CEO and Jollibee Global Head Joseph Tanbuntiong; and Jollibee Group Global Chief Legal, Ethics, and Compliance Officer Valerie Amante.