Advances in gender equality in male-dominated industries could be one of the most heartening changes today. Stories of women employees from various workplaces demonstrated challenges in combining professional goals and motherhood duties, especially at such a time. AboitizPower’s power women prove it is possible to juggle both.
AboitizPower Chief Finance Officer Liza Luv Motelibano has described her work as challenging yet fulfilling and energizing at the same time. She shared that she uses “integration” to effectively balance her roles as an executive and mother. But between the two, she emphasized that her children are her joy. Her boys made her a better person — a better mother and team leader. She is thankful that they support her for being a working mom.
AboitizPower Generation Chief Financial Officer Racquel Bustamante emphasizes the importance of commitment and having priorities in order. Her biggest struggle was time because she never stops being a mother even when in the office. That’s why she grabbed the opportunity of making the most of her time in the WFH arrangement.
AboitizPower contributes to Raquel’s favorable setup, as they are supportive. Employees are not mandated to report to the office unless required by their respective team leaders.
One of the most critical ingredients in AboitizPower Distribution Group Chief Financial Officer Jeihan Borlaza’s successful motherhood-career-balance recipe is her mother, whom she calls her “role model.” Like the effective leader she is, her mom was a bank executive while raising five kids. She recalled how she was encouraged to be persistent in achieving her goals.
Working in an environment with high standards like in finance, it is inevitable for Jeihan to do overtime. To meet her responsibilities as an executive and mother, she defines her priorities and makes time for the most important things.
Liza, Racquel, and Jeihan exemplify women who thrive in their careers and families. Their stories are a testament to the Aboitiz Group’s drive to increase diversity and belonging in the workplace and nurture a culture where all members are celebrated and recognized.
