The Jollibee Group welcomed Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman (5th from left) as keynote speaker during its 2025 Mid-Year Economic Briefing held on June 17 at the Jollibee Plaza Headquarters in Ortigas Center, Pasig City. Secretary Pangandaman shared insights on the country’s economic performance, structural reforms, and budget priorities—key updates that support the Jollibee Group’s continued alignment with the government’s development agenda.

“This Administration would like to see a world where truly, like Jollibee, bida ang Pinoy. Hence, in line with the Philippine Development Plan 2023-2028, the Economic Team has committed to creating an environment where businesses can flourish,” the Budget Chief said.

Also in attendance were the following (left to right): Jollibee Group Philippines’ Chief Human Resources Officer and Head of Human Resources for Jollibee Brand International Ruth Angeles, Jollibee Group Global Chief Human Resources Officer Arsenio Sabado, DBM Undersecretary Willford Will Wong, Jollibee Group Global President and Chief Executive Officer Ernesto Tanmantiong, DBM Undersecretary Margaux Salcedo, Jollibee Group Philippines Chief Executive Officer and Jollibee Global Head Joseph Tanbuntiong, and Jollibee Group Global Chief Legal, Ethics, and Compliance Officer, Valerie Amante.