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The Foundation for a Sustainable Society, Inc. (FSSI) proudly welcomes its newly elected Board of Trustees and Good Governance Committee (GGC) members following the 36th General Assembly held on May 28, 2025.
Mr. Nestor Carbonera of the Philippine Partnership for the Development of Human Resources in Rural Areas (PhilDHRRA) has been elected as the new Chairperson of the Board of Trustees.
Joining him are Mr. Norman Joseph Jiao of the Association of Foundations (AF) as Vice Chairperson, and Mr. Edilberto Guyano of NASSA/Caritas Philippines as Auditor. Re-elected to their respective positions are Mr. Joe Detablan of VICTO National as Secretary, and Ms. Oyen Dorotan of WAND Women Organization, Inc. as Treasurer.
We also welcome Mr. Jiao and Mr. Guyano as newly elected Trustees, and extend our congratulations to Ms. Bernadette Toledo of MASS-SPECC Cooperative Development Center, who was re-elected for a second term. Continuing as Board members are Ms. Agnes Bolanos of MINCODE and Usec. Joven Z. Balbosa of the Department of Finance (DOF) as ex-officio member.
For the Good Governance Committee (GGC), Mr. Nestor Banuag, Jr. of PHILSSA joins as the newest member, alongside Ms. Zenaida Novabos of the Philippine Cooperative Central Fund Federation (PCF), who was re-elected. Continuing as GGC members are Mr. Narciso A. San Miguel of Alliance of Philippine Partners in Enterprise Development (APPEND), Ms. Anabel Juliano of Freedom from Debt Coalition (FDC) and Ms. Victoria Segovia of Partnership for Clean Air (PCA).
FSSI expresses its sincerest gratitude to Mr. Elvin Ivan Y. Uy of the Philippine Business for Social Progress (PBSP), who completed his term as Chairperson from 2022 to 2025. His steady and values-driven leadership helped guide FSSI through critical transitions, including the post-pandemic recovery period.
We also thank Mr. Nestor Banuag Jr. for his service and contributions as a Trustee. His commitment to social development and good governance has helped strengthen FSSI’s programs and partnerships.
As FSSI marks its 30th year, the election of a new Board of Trustees and Good Governance Committee (GGC) signals a continued commitment to its mission. Moving forward, FSSI will work closely with its members and partners to support social enterprises and promote inclusive and sustainable development, guided by its three bottom lines (3BL) of People, Planet, and Profit.
