The Employers Confederation of the Philippines (ECOP) successfully launched its newest digital innovation—NaviGate, an AI-powered assistant developed to provide ECOP members with instant access to relevant and reliable information on responsible business conduct (RBC), workplace practices, and policy guidance.
Held at the 1898 Hotel in Makati City and streamed live to a national audience, the launch gathered representatives from government, industry, workers’ groups, and international organizations to celebrate this major milestone. Hosted by ECOP’s Advocacy and Communications Specialist, Paola Tiongson, the event was both a technological showcase and a reaffirmation of ECOP’s commitment to innovation, sustainability, and responsible enterprise leadership.
A Program Anchored on Innovation and Responsibility
The launch opened with inspiring messages from ECOP Governor Rhoda Castro-Caliwara, Deputy Director General Abigail Gorospe, and Senior Adviser on RBC Nenette Fernando, who collectively framed the event as the next step in ECOP’s journey of promoting responsible business practices through digital innovation.
Highlights of the event included:
- An overview of ECOP’s Responsible Business Conduct program and the Digital Self-Assessment Checklist (DSAC)
- Policy inputs from DOLE Undersecretary Carmela Torres and DOLE-ILS Officer Chelsea Pineda on AI and the future of work
- Presentations on ECOP’s AI Manifesto and global perspectives shared by IOE’s Stéphanie Winet and ITCILO’s Sandro Pettineo
- A live demonstration of NaviGate’s capabilities, led by ECOP’s Head of Sustainability and Innovation Dani Reyes and Senior Tech Consultant Vicky Franceschelli
- Presentation of the NaviGate user guide delivered by ECOP Membership and Engagement Senior Associate Kristia Banda
NaviGate was praised by attendees for its user-friendly interface, contextual knowledge base, and potential to streamline access to ECOP’s vast library of resources.
The successful launch of NaviGate marks a significant step in ECOP’s digital transformation journey. More than just a tool, NaviGate symbolizes ECOP’s broader mission of empowering enterprises to be future-ready, grounded in principles of responsibility, innovation, and sustainability.
With NaviGate, ECOP continues to lead the charge in helping Philippine businesses adapt to the challenges and opportunities of today’s ever-evolving world of work.
Are you a member of ECOP? Make sure to try NaviGate, your new ally in navigating the future of business, by logging in at www.ecop.org.ph and accessing the Members’ Only page!