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Article

10 Mar 2014

Author:
Doris Dumlao, Philippine Daily Inquirer

More women rising to executive posts in PH firms–study [Philippines]

Women are gaining more influence in the corporate boardrooms of the Philippines than in most other places in the world, making the country the third highest employer of senior female executives globally. Based on a Grant Thornton International Business Report (IBR)…four out of 10 senior roles in the Philippines are filled by women...[According to] Marivic Españo, chair and CEO of [audit firm] P&A [Punongbayan & Araullo] “… I think what we in the business community can do is make sure the road to the top remains open to women, even working mothers who face particular challenges.”…For the first time, the IBR asked business leaders worldwide what efforts they have put in place to support working mothers. The most common practice cited was to offer flexible work arrangements…