TP in the Philippines, a leading global digital business services provider, concluded its celebration of International Women’s Month with impactful initiatives focused on advancing women’s rights and empowerment.
The company champions women empowerment through a high-level summit and actively participated in key industry forums, underscoring its unwavering commitment to gender equality within and beyond the workplace.
It culminated its month-long celebration by hosting the TP Women Summit 2025 last March 28 at the Crowne Plaza, Ortigas Center.
The event emphasized TP’s dedication to synergistic collaborations that advance the shared task of creating empowering environments for women within and beyond the workplace.
Hosted by food and sustainability advocate Shawntel Nicole Nieto, the event featured expert insights from University of the Philippines academic Patricia Sybil “Auie” Aurelio and Director of Lasallian Center for Inclusion, Diversity, and Well-being Estesa “Teeza” Xaris Que-Legaspi. The speakers shared valuable perspectives on breaking barriers, strengthening inclusion, and translating commitments to gender equality into tangible outcomes.
It brought together over 200 influential women leaders and advocates.
“At TP, we firmly believe in the transformative power of collaboration and innovation. Through this summit, we aim to provide interactive opportunities for our multi-sectoral stakeholders to address pivotal women-rights issues both in the workplace and within our communities,” said Fides Amor Ricasa, TP in the Philippines Executive Vice President of Business Development, in her welcome address.
Another high point of the event featured key leaders and TP Women executive sponsors of TP in the Philippines in a panel discussion. Chief People Officer Jeffrey Johnson, Executive Vice President Toni Tompar, and Vice President of Operations Nina Kristine Abad shared expert insights and enjoined advocates and allies to engage in transformative action to further accelerate greater gender equality in the workplace.
Tompar highlighted the proactive role of senior leadership in championing inclusivity and diversity: “Despite global disruptions, TP remains a people-first company. We keep our ears on the ground and listen to the needs of our people, whose dedication and talents are key in delivering value and driving meaningful change for women and the rest of our people across the communities where we operate.”
TP advocates for collaboration at AmCham Philippines forum
Building on its commitment to transformative partnerships, TP also participated in a high-level panel at a Women’s Month forum organized by the American Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (AmCham Philippines).
The forum, themed “Collaboration for Change: Entrepreneurs and Government for a More Inclusive Future,” aimed to strengthen ties between women business leaders, entrepreneurs, and policymakers to advance inclusive policies and address key challenges.
TP Women Chair and Executive Vice President of TP in the Philippines Toni Tompar emphasized the significant contribution of TP’s strategic partnerships with government and business sectors to achieving over 57% female representation in leadership positions.
During her expert sharing, Tompar highlighted the critical role of collaboration with the private and public sectors in developing comprehensive support systems and employment opportunities for women saying, “TP is not only driven by technology; we’re also powered by people. We make sure that we have a platform for every person. The partnerships we have with the government and private sector enhance these platforms. And when women are empowered to be economically independent and strong, it benefits the nation.”
Tompar also underscored how TP continuously integrates inclusive principles and practices in recruitment, training, and leadership, implemented with the support of TP Women, an employee resource group of women empowering women through mentorship, professional development, and leadership opportunities across TP’s 27 sites in Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.
TP amplifies women’s leadership at ANZCHAM IWD Forum
The company commenced its IWD initiatives by participating in the ANZCHAM International Women’s Day Forum on March 4, hosted by the Australian-New Zealand Chamber of Commerce Philippines (ANZCHAM), centered on the theme “For ALL Women and Girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment.”
The event convened influential women leaders, advocates, and allies from various sectors to engage in discussions and share insights on advancing gender equality.
TP participated in a panel discussion on “Empowering Women Across all Sectors,” sharing its achievements in fostering empowerment for women and diverse individuals within the IT-BPM industry.
Speaking to fellow leaders, TP Women Chair Toni Tompar highlighted TP’s progress: “TP has paved the way for women through the years. We’re proud of our milestone achievement of having 57% of women in leadership and we will continue to empower women with technology and other tools as we grow. Let us take inspiration amongst ourselves and derive strength from each other’s experiences as we move forward in our common cause.”
Tompar further emphasized how women empowerment programs are accelerated through TP Women by driving three strategic pillars: (1) increasing women leadership, engagement, and participation; (2) bringing meaningful opportunities for women, especially those in the margins; and (3) innovating to empower women in communities where TP operates and beyond.
Established in 2019, TP Women serves as a vital employee resource group, addressing workplace challenges and driving positive change by amplifying women’s voices.
TP’s commitment extends to the UN Global Compact, SDGs, and Women Empowerment Principles, collaborating with various organizations to uphold women’s rights. The company integrates EI with AI upskilling in its people programs.
“The evolution of our inclusion and diversity programs like TP Women integrates our high-tech, high-touch, and high standards approach. As AI solutions augment the capabilities of our people, we are enhancing their EI skills like empathy, critical thinking, and creative problem-solving,” said Jeffrey Johnson, Chief People Officer of TP in the Philippines.
Through TP Women and its collaborative endeavors, TP in the Philippines remains dedicated to creating inclusive workplaces for all.
