AYALA Corp. highlighted the role of global cooperation through organizations such as The Trilateral Commission in supporting economies like the Philippines by fostering the globalization of markets.
This was the message of Ayala Corp. chairman Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala at The Trilateral Commission during the regional meeting held in Manila on November 22 to 23.
“Like many emerging markets, the Philippines benefitted from the cooperation between regions and nations that followed World War II,” Zobel said.
“Global cooperation has encouraged the free movement of capital, goods, and people, which has been net positive for our country,” he added.
Zobel and other key officers and senior leaders of Ayala group had the opportunity to engage with members of The Trilateral Commission during the meeting, the first to be held after 10 years.
The Trilateral Commission is a global membership organization that for decades has brought together senior policymakers, business leaders, and representatives of academe to discuss and propose solutions to some of the world’s most complex issues.
The Philippines, which is a member of the commission’s Asia Pacific Group, has three members: Ayala Corp. president and chief executive officer Cezar Consing, Philippine Veterans Bank chairman Roberto de Ocampo, and Philippine Center for Islam and Democracy president Amina Rasul-Bernardo.
Ayala and the Philippine Group worked together to bring The Trilateral Commission to Manila to discuss pressing issues concerning the region, including climate change and energy policy, foreign policy, AI innovations, and technology competition, among others.
Ayala n also hosted a special dinner at the Ayala Museum, which was attended by former Prime Minister of the Philippines Cesar Virata, who was the first Filipino member of The Trilateral Commission.
Aside from the Asia Pacific Group, The Trilateral Commission also has significant membership from the North American and European Groups. Their regular annual meetings result in joint policy recommendations and published reports that are widely circulated across regions.
