Race to Net Zero Philippines Dialogue 2025 at LAMINA
Race to Net Zero Philippines Inc., together with Bayo Foundation, launched the Race to Net Zero Philippines Dialogue 2025: Accelerating Climate Solutions at LAMINA 2025: A Curated Lifestyle Fair inside the City of Dreams Manila Grand Ballroom, under the leadership of Ms. Dawn F. Cabigon (Vice President, Race to Net Zero Philippines Inc. and CEO, Fairs and More Inc.) and Ms. Anna Lagon (CEO and Chief Creative Officer, Bayo).
With support from the European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) and Fairs and More, Inc., the event gathered leaders, creatives, and climate advocates to discuss circular economy strategies for sustainability. Key speakers included: Mr. Paulo Duarte (ECCP President), Secretary Robert Borje (Climate Change Commission Executive Director), Ms. Berta Lopez-Feliciano (ABS-CBN Foundation Managing Director), Mrs. Melody Brawner (AFP Officers Ladies Club Chairwoman and Wife of AFP Chief of Staff GEN. ROMEO S. BRAWNER JR.), Mr. Carlo Chen-Delantar (Head of ESG & Circular Economy, Gobi Partners), Ms. Anina Rubio (UNICEF Philippines Creator for Every Child & Artist), Ms. Meg Anne Santos (Head of Sustainability, Nestlé Philippines), Ms. Pia Ocampo (Founder, Pure Oceans), Ms. Bing Famoso (Founder, Philippine Botanical Art Society), Ms. Toni Flores (Deputy Project Leader of the Green Economy Programme, Expertise France), Ms. Anne Eugenio (SAVP, Sustainable Finance Head, Security Bank), Arch. Pramoth Kitkanasiri (Founder and Director, SPACY Architecture Thailand) and Ms. Joyce Huffton (Special Envoy and Senior Consultant of Climate Change on Marine Protection and Conservation, Climate Change Commission, Office of the President). The dialogue highlighted climate leadership through creativity, linking Philippine efforts to the global Race to Zero campaign.
This event showcased the significance of sustainability through art, design and industry, featuring over 30 Filipino artists and designers. Highlights included Luminous Thread, a fashion collaboration between Filipiniana icon Patis Tesoro and French textile artist Francis Dravigny, as well as sculptural exhibit, inspired by glass artist Anna Orlina in partnership with Bayo Atelier. The event promoted inclusivity through a collaboration with Best Buddies Philippines and artist Bea Policarpio, empowering individuals with special needs.
LAMINA 2025 and its key program, the Race to Net Zero Dialogue, proved how culture, creativity, and climate action can be interlaced to drive meaningful impact, encouraging a journey toward a sustainable future.
