TP spotlights Gender Equity in Leadership at French Chamber PH

Empowerment Champions assemble. TP in the Philippines HR Director Neil Norman Littaua (right) shares insights on the company’s successful programs for workplace equity at the CCI France Philippines’ gathering for women’s month.

TP, a global leader in digital business services, showcased its journey and achievements for women empowerment in the workplace at an intimate gathering of business leaders and community advocates hosted by the French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Philippines (CCIFP).

Themed "Partners in Progress: Inclusive Leadership for Lasting Change," the high-level gathering focused on successful initiatives and programs that drive and celebrate the contributions of women in businesses and communities across the nation. 

TP in the Philippines HR Director Neil Norman Littaua, as the event’s keynote speaker and panelist, highlighted the sustained advocacy of the company in the task to attain gender equity in the workplace. “In 2016, we started enhancing the rigor of our strategic approach towards gender equity. We need to listen more to women to empower more women and to involve them in finding [the right] solutions and creating [safe] spaces. Our community is always part of this endeavor, and we continue to learn through our partners and fellow advocates.”

Littaua also emphasized how TP’s comprehensive inclusivity and diversity strategy is deeply embedded across all areas of the business, leading to a milestone achievement of having 57% women in management roles in 2024.

Through the years, TP in the Philippines has progressively driven the growth of women in leadership roles, with representation on the executive team growing substantially from 9% in 2021 to 22% in 2023. In 2024, TP promoted its first female Chief Operating Officer, Tanya Famador, who also co-founded and chaired TP Women PH.

TP Women works to empower women by providing mentorship programs, fostering professional development, and creating leadership opportunities. Furthermore, TP actively participates in national and regional workplace gender equality programs and engages with industry diversity, equity, and inclusion networks such as the Philippine Business Coalition for Women Empowerment (PBCWE) and Philippine Financial & Inter-Industry Pride (PFIP).

In addition to supporting women empowerment in the workplace through TP Women, TP’s overarching inclusion and diversity strategy also supports the LGBTQIA+ community and persons with disability.

“At TP we firmly believe that listening to our people, empowering them to lead, creating safe spaces, and involving more allies, are key to effectively driving gender equity in the workplace. This is truly a collective effort,” said Jeffrey Johnson, Chief People Officer of TP in the Philippines.

TP's dedication to workplace equity earned special recognition from the PBCWE in 2023, having successfully implemented 27 out of 38 action plan commitments while maintaining documented progress on the remaining 11 long-term initiatives. TP was also recognized with the 1st Runner-Up award for the Gender-Inclusive Workplace category of the Asia-Pacific Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs) Awards in 2024.

TP affirms multisectoral collaboration for greater inclusion at AmCham forum

Onward for women empowerment and greater inclusivity! TP in the Philippines joins AmCham Philippines and other partners in business and government in celebrating Women’s Month. Representing TP Women (left to right): Alphaland Site Admin Anna Marie Almario, TP Women Chair and Executive Vice President Toni Tompar, Baguio Site Director Glazel Velasco.

Advancing transformative partnerships for nearly three decades, TP in the Philippines, a global leader in digital business services, featured in a high-level panel of women leaders from government and business at a women’s month forum organized by the American Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (AmCham Philippines).

Themed "Collaboration for Change: Entrepreneurs and Government for a More Inclusive Future," the forum aims to strengthen the ties between women business leaders, entrepreneurs, and policymakers by creating an avenue where they can share their advocacies for inclusive policies, discuss key challenges and propose innovative solutions.

TP Women Chair and Executive Vice President Toni Tompar (right) and women leaders from business and government engage in thought-provoking conversations to advance greater inclusivity in the public and private sectors.

TP Women Chair and Executive Vice President Toni Tompar (right) and women leaders from business and government engage in thought-provoking conversations to advance greater inclusivity in the public and private sectors.

TP Women Chair and Executive Vice President of TP in the Philippines Toni Tompar emphasized how TP's strategic partnerships with the government and business sectors have significantly contributed to TP's recent milestone in workplace inclusivity of having more than 57% of leadership positions held by women.

During her expert sharing, Tompar highlighted the critical role of collaboration with the private and public sectors in developing comprehensive support systems and employment opportunities for women saying, “TP is not only driven by technology; we’re also powered by people. We make sure that we have a platform for every person. The partnerships we have with the government and private sector enhance these platforms. And when women are empowered to be economically independent and strong, it benefits the nation.”

Tompar also underscored how TP continuously integrates inclusive principles and practices in recruitment, training, and leadership, implemented with the support of TP Women, an employee resource group of women empowering women through mentorship, professional development, and leadership opportunities across TP’s 27 sites in Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.

TP actively participates in national and regional workplace gender equality initiatives and upholds the United Nations Global Compact, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and Women's Empowerment Principles. It also continues to collaborate with government agencies, community-based organizations, and other advocate organizations like the Philippine Business Coalition for Women Empowerment (PBCWE).

As next-gen technologies powered by AI continue to shape the world, TP remains resolute in ensuring women's equal and empowered participation within and outside the workplace. The company complements its digital transformation strategy with a comprehensive Emotional Intelligence (EI) program, which enables employees to leverage human ingenuity enhanced by AI.

TP's commitment to women empowerment and workplace inclusivity was honored by the United Nations Women's Empowerment Principles (WEPs) Awards in 2024. For its comprehensive programs and initiatives, TP received the 1st Runner-Up Award under the Gender-Inclusive Workplace category.

Through initiatives like TP Women and its collaboration with the government, industry partners, and other advocate organizations, TP continues to champion the shared goal of creating workplaces where inclusivity is the norm.

TP in the Philippines leverages its commitment for transformative partnership to advance greater inclusivity in the workplace. TP served as one of the thought leaders in the panel discussion “Public-Private Synergy for Women Entrepreneurs in the Philippines”. (From left to right): Atty. Kaye Celera (AmCham), Atty. Claudine Orocio-Isorena (MWSS), Atty. Cyris Ann Ng-Santiago (PPP), Aleli Arcilla (Mondelez), KD Dizon (Globe), Toni Tompar (TP), Atty. Chel Ramirez-Dela Cruz (AmCham), and Rachel de Guzman (AmCham).

TP Leads the Charge for Women's Empowerment in Leadership at ANZCHAM Forum

In its continued pursuit of gender equality and empowerment, TP in the Philippines further amplifies its voice through Executive Vice President and TP Women Chair Toni Tompar at the ANZCHAM International Women’s Day Forum.

TP in the Philippines, a global leader in digital business services, marks the start of International Women’s Month in the Philippines by amplifying the call for greater participation of women in leadership and enhanced opportunities for women across the country at the ANZCHAM International Women’s Day Forum.

The Australian-New Zealand Chamber of Commerce Philippines (ANZCHAM) brought together influential women leaders, advocates, and allies from the government, private, and non-profit sectors in a powerful forum centered on the theme, “For ALL Women and Girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment.” The event served as a platform for thought-provoking discussions, shared experiences, and actionable insights aimed at advancing gender equality and empowering women and girls in all spheres of society.

TP participated in a panel discussion on “Empowering Women Across all Sectors”, where the company shared its achievements and best practices in building an ecosystem that fosters empowerment for women and people with diverse sexual orientation, gender identity and expression in the Information Technology and Business Process Management (IT-BPM) industry.

TP Women Chair & Executive Vice President of TP in the Philippines Toni Tompar shares valuable insights on Empowering Women Across Sectors alongside co-panelist Donna Grande, SVP of QBE GSSC, and moderator, Bela Gupta D’Souza, director of ANZCHAM and founder and CEO of Edamama. 

Speaking to fellow women leaders, TP Women Chair and Executive Vice President Toni Tompar said, “TP has paved the way for women through the years. We’re proud of our milestone achievement of having 57% of women in leadership and we will continue to empower women with technology and other tools as we grow. Let us take inspiration amongst ourselves and derive strength from each other’s experiences as we move forward in our common cause.” 

Tompar further emphasized how women empowerment programs are accelerated through TP Women by driving three strategic pillars: (1) increasing women leadership, engagement, and participation; (2) bringing meaningful opportunities for women, especially those in the margins; and (3) innovating to empower women in communities where TP operates and beyond.

Established in 2019, TP Women is an employee resource group of women-empowering-women within TP in the Philippines. TP Women aims to address challenges women face in the workplace and drive positive change within and beyond TP by creating and holding spaces that amplify women’s voices and aspirations.

TP is a party to UN’s Global Compact, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and Women Empowerment Principles. Through collaborations and partnerships with advocate organizations, government agencies, and community organizations, TP continues to champion efforts that uphold women’s rights and welfare within and outside the workplace. 

With technological and innovation-led disruption becoming more commonplace, the company is evolving its people programs, standards, and processes with Emotional Intelligence (EI) combined with upskilling efforts for Artificial Intelligence (AI).

“The evolution of our inclusion and diversity programs like TP Women integrates our high-tech, high-touch, and high standards approach. As AI solutions augment the capabilities of our people, we are enhancing their EI skills like empathy, critical thinking, and creative problem-solving,” said Jeffrey Johnson, Chief People Officer of TP in the Philippines.

In 2024, TP was recognized by the United Nations Women Empowerment Principles (UNWEPs) with the 1st Runner-Up Award for Gender-Inclusive Workplace. The company was the sole member of the IT-BPM industry to receive the recognition for extensive policies, programs, and initiatives that amplify the voices and growth opportunities of women in the workplace.

One advocacy amplified by over 60,000 voices at TP in the Philippines. Present during the forum were (from left): Neil Norman Littaua, director of Human Resources; Adrian Elumba, manager of Media Relations; Rechelle Facun, manager of Industry Relations; Michelle Manalo, senior vice president of Business Development; Natalie Davies, vice president, ANZCHAM; Toni Tompar, executive vice president of Operations; Jeffrey Johnson, chief people officer; Aura Manalo, Impact Sourcing specialist; Glazel Velasco, TP Baguio site director; Jewel Olarte, director of Business Development; Fides Ricasa, executive vice president of Business Development; Nash Frias, director of External Relations; Michael Bacaro, Brand Marketing specialist.