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Employees of Mondelēz International in the Philippines joined the Women’s Run PH organized by the Filipina CEO Circle as part of activities marking Women’s Month.
A total of 75 employees from the company took part in the run, which gathered participants in support of gender equality and women empowerment. Both male and female staff members joined the event, reflecting the company’s view that advancing women’s rights requires the participation of everyone.
The activity was held alongside the country’s Women’s Month observance led by the Philippine Commission on Women, which adopted the theme “WE for Gender Equality and Inclusive Society.”
Organizers said the campaign encourages people to contribute time, support, and resources toward building equal opportunities for women in workplaces and communities.
Within the company, officials said efforts to promote inclusive leadership have resulted in women occupying a majority of the top leadership roles. Around 66.7 percent of the leadership team of Mondelez in the Philippines are women.
The company is led locally by Aleli Arcilla, its first female managing director in the country. She said that progress becomes possible when individuals support each other’s development and invest in creating opportunities for women.
Arcilla added that supporting women through mentorship, professional opportunities, and workplace support can help build stronger organizations and communities.
The company said its gender equality initiatives include flexible work arrangements, leadership development programs, and health support services for female employees. It also runs community programs such as the Aling Tindera project, which helps women micro entrepreneurs earn income through plastic waste recovery while promoting environmental sustainability.
