From February 10 to 12, the League of Corporate Foundations – CSR Institute (LCF-CSRI), in partnership with Zero Ten Park Makati (venue partner), conducted its Stakeholder Analysis and Engagement Workshop, held online via Zoom on February 10 & 11 and in person on February 12 at Zero-Ten Park, 11th Floor, Frabelle Business Center, Legazpi Village, Makati City. Sessions ran from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and gathered CSR practitioners within and beyond the League.
The workshop served as an avenue to deepen participants’ understanding of stakeholder engagement and stakeholder management; guide them in identifying, categorizing, and prioritizing stakeholders across CSR operations; integrate stakeholder engagement into the CSR project cycle; and introduce key stakeholder engagement standards.
Through discussions and practical exercises, participants explored how meaningful and sustained engagement can strengthen trust, improve program responsiveness, and enhance long-term impact for communities and organizations alike.
The workshop was led by Mr. Paulino “Paul” M. Buenconsejo, Executive Director of E. Zobel Foundation, Inc., and Mr. Ceazar Valerei “Levis” E. Navarro, Executive Director of Rex Education Foundation, who shared institutional knowledge and practical insights drawn from their years of experience in CSR and community engagement.
Reflecting on the workshop, participant Kristoffer Von Pierre Peralta, Community Stakeholder Management Officer of Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc., shared that the sessions reaffirmed the value of pausing to reflect on how organizations engage communities, noting that stronger stakeholder management makes programs more grounded, responsive, and meaningful.
“Stakeholder management is something I deal with every day in my work, and sometimes it’s easy to forget to step back and really reflect on how we engage people and communities.
This workshop reminded me why that work matters. It helped me see how better stakeholder management can make our programs more responsive, more grounded, and more meaningful for both the organization and the communities we serve. It came at just the right time for me.”
— Kristoffer Von Pierre Peralta, Community Stakeholder Management Officer, Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc.
The workshop was attended by representatives from LCF member organizations and partners, including
- Jan Alexis Fortu, Community Relations Specialist; and LNGPH–South Premiere Power Corp.
- Rosalyn M. Simara, COMREL, LNGPH–South Premiere Power Corp.
- John Korniel Y. Etchon, Community Relations Specialist, LNGPH–South Premiere Power Corp.
- Paula Nicole A. Zaldivar, Inclusive Education Programs Section Head, Cebuana Lhuillier Foundation, Inc.
- Dave Parsley Revilla Lavalle, Financial Inclusion and Special Projects, Cebuana Lhuillier Foundation, Inc.
- Patricia F. Uy, Manager, Ayala Foundation Inc.
- John Kenneth M. Colada, Formation and Training Associate, OnGround Partners, Inc.
- Erikha Ghale M. Villasanta, Community Programs Officer, Gokongwei Brothers Foundation
- Kate N. Hipolito, Community Officer, Gokongwei Brothers Foundation
- Kristoffer Von Pierre P. Peralta, Community Stakeholder Management Officer, Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc.
Through initiatives like this, LCF continues to support its members, partners, and the greater CSR community in adopting stakeholder-centered approaches that strengthen the quality and impact of CSR programs.
The Stakeholder Analysis and Engagement Workshop is offered annually by LCF-CSRI. On March 24–26, 2026, LCF-CSRI will also conduct its Financial Management & Accounting Standards for Nonprofits Workshop, which is designed for administrative and finance officers, program managers, and development sector professionals who need to strengthen their knowledge of program budgeting and financial management.
For more information about LCF-CSRI’s training offerings, please contact Marga Hernandez, CSRI Program Officer, at programs.lcf@gmail.com.
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