BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Felipe L. Gozon – Chairman
Gilberto R. Duavit, Jr. – Director
Anna Teresa G. Abrogar – Director
Joel Marcelo G. Jimenez – Director
Judith D. Vazquez – Director
Laura J. Westfall – Director
Felipe S. Yalong – Director and Corporate Treasurer
Artemio V. Panganiban – Independent Director
Jaime C. Laya – Independent Director
Roberto O. Parel – Corporate Secretary
Senior Executive Officers
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Felipe L. Gozon Chairman, President & CEO |
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Gilberto R. Duavit, Jr. Executive Vice President & COO |
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Felipe S. Yalong SVP, Corporate Services Group |
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Wilma V. Galvante SVP, Entertainment TV Group |
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Marissa L. Flores SVP, News and Public Affairs Group |
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Miguel C. Enriquez SVP, Radio Operations Group |
PROFILES
Felipe L. Gozon
Atty. Felipe L. Gozon obtained a Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of the Philippines
and a Masters of Laws degree from Yale University. He is a partner in the law
firm of Belo Gozon Elma Parel Asuncion & Lucila. As a distinguished aviation lawyer, he
was a member of the Philippine Air Negotiating Panel and is cited in the Asia Pacific Legal 500
as a leading expert in this field. His business experience includes acting as a
director of the International Corporate Bank and as Chairman of Marcopper Mining
Corporation. Atty. Gozon has been the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the
Company since 1975. He currently holds the positions of Chairman, President and Chief
Executive Officer. Since assuming leadership of the Company in October 2000, the
Company’s ratings have improved greatly, surpassing its nearest competitor in 2003.
Atty. Gozon was named CEO of the Year by UNO Magazine in 2004 and Master
Entrepreneur of the Year (Philippines) 2004 by SGV/Ernst & Young in 2005. People Asia
Magazine included him in the list of People of the Year 2005. He is also currently
Chairman, Vice-Chairman or director of several other institutions such as the Malayan
Bank Savings & Mortgage Bank, the Children’s Museum and Library, Inc., the Asian
Institute of Journalism and Communication and the Nova Foundation for Differently
Abled Persons, Inc. He is also a director and/or Chairman of some of the subsidiaries and
affiliates of the Company, such as GMA New Media, GMA Films, Alta Productions,
Citynet, GMA Marketing and Productions, Inc., Scenarios, Inc., EMC Network, Inc.,
GMA Kapuso Foundation, Inc., INQ7 Interactive, Inc., GMA Records and Mont-Aire.
Gilberto R. Duavit, Jr.
Mr. Gilberto R. Duavit, Jr. is the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
of the Company. He was elected a director in 1999 and is the Chairman of the Company’s
Executive Committee. As the Executive
Vice President and COO, he implements strategies that enable the Company to meet
aggressive growth targets amidst increasing competition. Mr. Duavit holds a bachelor’s
degree in philosophy from the University of the Philippines. A film enthusiast, he is the
Chairman of GMA Films and co-producer of the internationally acclaimed feature films
Jose Rizal, Muro Ami and Sa Puso ng Dagat. He produced two other
notable features for television: Kamada and Liwanag ng Hatinggabi, as well
as the popular Prime Time drama series Ang Ibigin ay Ikaw. Mr. Duavit is currently Chairman
and President of GWI. He has also served as the President and CEO of Film Experts, Inc.
since 1993, President and CEO of Scenarios, Inc. since 2001 and President of GMA Kapuso
Foundation, Inc. since 2001, among others.
Judith D. Vazquez
Ms. Judith D. Vazquez holds a Bachelor of Science degree in business economics
from the University of the Philippines and is an alumna of Harvard Business School. She
has been a director of the Company since 1998. She developed the first intelligent
building called “The Peak”, which is the premier interconnection site for 22 telecommunications
companies on four platforms: fixed-line fiber, cable, wireless and
satellite. It is the core of the Moscom Network - the largest conglomeration of Internet
Service Providers in the Philippines with a total reach of over 80 points of presence
across the Philippines. In 2000 she founded mod.net.ph, (“Modnet”) a leader in Internet
security. Its clientele includes among others, the Philippine National Police.
Anna-Teresa M. Gozon-Abrogar
Atty. Anna Teresa M. Gozon-Abrogar graduated cum laude, with a Bachelor of
Science degree in management engineering from Ateneo de Manila University and
obtained a Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of the Philippines where she
graduated valedictorian, cum laude. She later obtained a Master of Laws degree from
Harvard University. She is a junior partner in the law firm of Belo Gozon Elma Parel
Asuncion & Lucila and an Associate Professor at the University of the Philippines,
College of Law where she taught taxation law. Atty. Anna Teresa M. Gozon-Abrogar
became a director of the Company and GMA New Media in 2000. She became President
of GMA Films in 2004 and continues to hold this position. In addition to the foregoing she
is currently a director and Corporate Secretary of Mont-Aire, and President of GWI.
Joel Marcelo G. Jimenez
Mr. Joel G. Jimenez was educated in Los Angeles, California where he obtained a
bachelor’s degree in business administration from Loyola Marymount University. He also
obtained a master’s degree in management from the Asian Institute of Management. He
has been CEO of Alta Productions since 1993 and Chairman and CEO of Image One Multi
Media Corporation since 1997. In addition to the foregoing, he holds the position of
director in other companies, including Malayan Savings and Mortgage Bank and
Unicapital Securities, Inc. Mr. Jimenez has been a director of the Company since 2002.
Laura J. Westfall
Mrs. Laura J. Westfall was educated at the University of Southern California where
she obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting. She later obtained a master’s
degree in public and private management from Yale University. She was formerly Senior
Vice President of Finance and Senior Vice President of Corporate Strategic Planning for
the Company. In addition, she formerly held the position of President of GMA New
Media. Currently, she is employed by BDO Seidman, International Management and
Consulting Firm. Mrs. Westfall has been a director of the Company since 2002.
Felipe S. Yalong
Mr. Felipe S. Yalong obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in business and accounting from
the Philippine School of Business Administration and completed the Management Development
Program at the Asian Institute of Management. He was formerly an auditor with SyCip, Gorres
and Velayo Co. and the Group Comptroller of the National Transport Group. He was formerly
Senior Vice-President of the Corporate Service Group of ABS-CBN from 1987 to 1997 before
transferring to the Company. Mr. Yalong also serves as a director and Corporate Treasurer for
GMA Holdings, Inc. He additionally serves as an Executive Vice President for GMA Records, and
as Corporate Treasurer for several other corporations, including Scenarios, Inc., GMA Films,
RGMA Network, Inc. and Digital Kitchen, Inc. He is also a member of the board of GMA Marketing,
Unicapital, Inc. and Majalco Finance and Investments, Inc. Mr. Yalong has been a director
of the Company since 2002.
Roberto O. Parel
Atty. Roberto O. Parel graduated from the University of the Philippines with a Bachelor of Arts degree
in philosophy and a Bachelor of Laws degree. He was admitted to the Philippine bar in 1981. Atty. Parel
further pursued legal studies through short programs at the Center of American and International Law
and the Southwestern Legal Foundation in Dallas, Texas. Later, he attended a training program on industrial
property rights held by the Japan Institute of Invention and Innovation and the Association for Overseas
Technical Scholarship in Tokyo, Japan. Atty. Parel is a partner in the law firm of Belo Gozon Elma Parel
Asuncion & Lucila. His practice areas include labor relations, natural resources and intellectual property.
Atty. Parel is a director of several corporations, including Time-Life International Philippines,
Capitalex Holdings Philippines, and Rohm and Haas Philippines, Inc. Atty. Parel acts as the Corporate Secretary
for several other corporations, including Alta Productions, GMA Kapuso Foundation, Inc., Scenarios, Inc.,
RGMA Network, Inc., Citynet Network Marketing and Production Inc., and EMC Network, Inc. He is also the
Corporate Treasurer of Selenga Mining Corporation. Atty. Parel has been the Corporate Secretary of the Company since 1993.
Wilma Valle Galvante
Ms. Galvante obtained a bachelor’s degree in communication arts, specializing in advertising and public relations
and radio and TV production. She worked for RPN-9 as a radio and TV production manager before joining the Company
as an executive producer. She has been working for the Company for 11 years and has been Senior Vice
President for Entertainment TV since 2004.
Marissa La Torre Flores
Ms. Flores was educated at the University of the Philippines, where she studied journalism. From 1997 to 2001 she acted as Assistant Vice President for Public Affairs
before becoming the Senior Vice President of the Company.
Miguel C. Enriquez
Mr. Enriquez earned a bachelor’s degree in liberal arts and commerce from De La Salle University.
He began his broadcasting career in 1969 as a radio staff announcer for the Manila Broadcasting Company.
Since then, he has occupied a wide range of positions from program director to general manager. His last
position before joining the Company was as Vice President for FM operations and a member of the board of
directors of Radio Mindanao Network, one of the country’s largest privately-owned radio networks. In
addition to his executive functions, Mr. Enriquez also anchors 24 Oras, Channel 7’s
flagship newscast and Imbestigador, a highly-rated prime time investigative program. He
also hosts an early morning news and current affairs program on the Company’s flagship
radio station, DZBB. He is the recipient of various broadcasting awards, both in the
Philippines and abroad.
Artemio V. Panganiban
Chief Justice Panganiban obtained earned a bachelor’s degree from the Far Eastern
University. He later obtained a degree in law from the same institution, with cum laude
honors. He was admitted to the bar in 1960, placing sixth in the bar examinations. In 1995 he was
appointed Justice of the Supreme Court and held the position of Chief Justice from 2005 until his
retirement in 2006. Prior to entering public service, Chief Justice Panganiban practiced law from
1963-1995 with Panganiban Benitez Parlade Africa & Barinaga Law Office where he was a senior partner.
He was President of several corporations, including Baron Travel Corporation from 1967 to 1993,
Arpan Tourism Industries Corporation from 1974 to 1993 and the Philippine Daily Inquirer, Inc. from
1991 to 1992. Chief Justice Panganiban was President of the Tourism Organization of the Philippines
from 1977 to 1986, the Philippine Society of Travel Agents from 1974 to 1976 and the Philippine Association
of Tourist Transport Operators from 1979 to 1987 and Vice-President of the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and
Industry from 1993 to 1995. Chief Justice Panganiban also acted as Director for certain corporations
such as International Corporate Bank (then known as Continental Bank) which later merged with the Union Bank (1972-1974).
Jaime C. Laya
Laya is a recipient of the Association of Certified Public Accountants in Public Practice Lifetime
Achievement Award for 2007. He is founder and chairman of the firm Laya Mananghaya & Co. (currently
Manabat Sanagustin & Co.) until his retirement in 2004.
Laya graduated magna cum laude from the University of the Philippines with a degree in Business Administration.
At the age of 18, he placed 8th in the 1957 CPA examination and had to wait three years before taking his oath.
He taught accounting, economics, and management courses at UP after graduation. While with the University of the
Philippines, Laya studied at the United States for his masters and doctorate degrees.
In 1974, Laya joined the government service and served in various capacities until 1986, including as
minister of Education, Culture and Sports, minister of Budget, and as governor of the Central Bank of the Philippines.
After retiring from government service in 1986, Laya founded J.C. Laya & Co., Ltd. and engaged in accounting and
consulting work. The firm grew and was later renamed Laya Mananghaya & Co.
Laya is chairman and president of the Association of Certified Public Accountants in Public Practice
in 2003 and of the ACPAPP Foundation, Inc. in 2004.