Aboitiz Group partners with Connected Women and SM SuperMoms Club for the upskilling of women in tech

The Aboitiz Group in partnership with Connected Women and SM Supermalls’ SuperMoms Club announces its continued commitment to empowering women by providing technology upskilling and meaningful income generation opportunities.

The partnership was announced during the International Women’s Day (IWD) Celebration on Wednesday, March 8, held by the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) and United Nations (UN) Women. Anchored on the IWD theme “DigitALL: Innovation and Technology for All,” the celebration was focused on advancing the visibility, participation, inclusion, and rights of women in the fields of digital, technology, and innovation.

The announcement was made by Connected Women Founder and Head of Special Projects Gina Romero, UN Women’s WeEmpowerAsia Philippines Country Program Manager Rosalyn Mesina, SM Supermalls President Steven Tan, and Aboitiz Equity Ventures (AEV) First Vice President and Chief Reputation and Sustainability Officer Ginggay Hontiveros, who was represented by Aboitiz Foundation, Inc. (AFI) Assistant Vice President Danny Cerence, AFI Manager Jowelle Ann Cruz together with AEV Assistant Vice President for Media Relations Maricar Bautista.

As technology continues to revolutionize how society lives, works, and connects, it is important for women to have the skills, knowledge, and opportunities to participate and thrive in today’s digital world.

In line with the IWD theme and a shared vision of championing women’s economic empowerment through technology, women beneficiaries will be trained in Artificial Intelligence and Data Annotation (AIDA) through Connected Women’s award-winning Elevate AIDA program. With their market-aligned skills, these women will have access to long-term, flexible work and livelihood opportunities.

“Through our partnership with Aboitiz and SM SuperMoms, our shared membership of 340,000 women will be empowered in the future of work. Together, we aim to create more opportunities for Filipino women in tech and provide remote work options for inclusive and diverse workplaces. This is a crucial step towards building a more innovative and sustainable workforce for the Philippines’ digital future,” said Connected Women Founder and Head of Special Projects Gina Romero.

Between the partners exists synergies based on the shared belief about the power of technology to bridge the gender gap and empower women.

“Empowering women through technology is not just about providing skills and income, it’s about advancing their vital and rightful position in the digital world. With AI and data annotation training, Filipino women will be empowered to navigate the changing nature of work and contribute to the growth of the economy. Let’s finally bridge the gender gap in tech and create more opportunities for women to thrive and succeed, not just for themselves, but for the entire nation,” said AEV First Vice President and Chief Reputation and Sustainability Officer Ginggay Hontiveros.