Top Management

Noel D. Raboy

President and CEO

Noel has dedicated over two decades to the cooperative sector, passionately advocating for cooperative identity, values, and principles. He has been a strong supporter of climate action and social volunteerism within the cooperative movement. Noel is the Founding Trustee of the Cooperative College of the Philippines, Founding Chairperson of the Philippine Chamber of Cooperatives, Inc. (Coop Chamber). He holds a degree in Sociology from Xavier University and an Executive MBA from the University of San Carlos. He has also completed executive education programs in Singapore, the United Kingdom, and at IMD Business School in Switzerland.

Blesilda L. Cumba

Vice President – Operations

Blessy has been with CLIMBS for over 15 years. She is the Chairperson of CLIMBS’ Annual General Assembly for the past decade and is the Corporate Secretary of CIMAC since 2017. She also currently seats as the Chairperson of CEC. Blessy has completed executive education programs in cooperative and insurance management at the Insurance Institute for Asia and the Pacific, the Singapore College of Insurance, the Asian Institute of Management, at ICMIF (Manchester), and at the Graduate School of Business, Stanford University (California).

Donna Marie Michelle C. Dizon

Vice President – Admin and Corporate Planning
CEO and Principal, Co-operative College of the Philippines

Donna is a Certified Human Resources Professional and seasoned Managing Consultant. She is a full member of both the International Federation of Professional Managers and the International Council of Management Consulting Institutes. Passionate about lifelong learning, Donna has earned post-graduate certificates in Cooperative Management and Insurance Development from institutions both locally and internationally. She holds an Executive MBA from the Asian Institute of Management (AIM) and is set to be conferred the title of Associate Fellow in People Management.

Rowena R. Abella

Vice President – Agency and Distribution Channel Management
CEO, National Federation of Cooperative Primaries in the Philippines

Weng began her career as an accounting staff at SAMULCO before joining CLIMBS in 1999, where she steadily rose through the ranks to become Vice President for Agency and Distribution Channel Management. She also serves as CEO of NAFE Coop and chairs a leading community cooperative in Davao City. Weng also attended the ICMIF Advanced Management Course in Manchester and the Stanford Executive Program in California. A passionate advocate for community empowerment, Weng founded H.E.L.P., Inc., a nonprofit organization based in Davao del Sur.

Renan P. Diaz

Vice President – Sales and Marketing

Renan, a dedicated cooperator for over 25 years, has extensive experience in savings, credit, and microinsurance. For the past decade, he has championed affordable insurance for CLIMBS-affiliated cooperatives. He holds a master’s degree from the Capitol University and a proud Graduate of the ICMIF’s Advanced Management Course in Manchester and the Stanford Executive Program in Strategy and Organization in Stanford, California.

Bernadeth N. Bernadas

Vice President – Finance, Investment, Treasury and Compliance

Coke holds a degree in Accountancy from Pilgrim Christian College and completed her postgraduate studies at the Asian Institute of Management (AIM) in 2021. She further honed her leadership skills through executive programs at the National University of Singapore and a masterclass in Manchester, UK including the Advance Management Course of ICMIF and Executive Program and Strategy at Stanford Graduate Business School in Stanford, California. With 28 years of dedicated service to CLIMBS, Coke has steadily advanced through various roles, culminating in her appointment as Vice President for Finance and Compliance in 2023.

Henry M. Lopez

CEO (Ex-officio) Coop Life General Insurance and Financial Services Agency (CLIFSA)

Toto is the Chief Executive Officer of Coop Life General Insurance and has successfully led the company for the past 14 years. Under his leadership, CLIFSA has become the marketing arm of CLIMBS Life and General Insurance Cooperative, promoting a culture of collaboration, innovation, and client-centricity. He has also enhanced his leadership expertise through prestigious international programs, including ICMIF’s Advanced Management Course in Manchester and the Stanford Executive Program in Strategy and Organization in California.

Toto is the Chief Executive Officer of Coop Life General Insurance and has successfully led the company for the past 14 years. Under his leadership, CLIFSA has become the marketing arm of CLIMBS Life and General Insurance Cooperative, promoting a culture of collaboration, innovation, and client-centricity. He has also enhanced his leadership expertise through prestigious international programs, including ICMIF’s Advanced Management Course in Manchester and the Stanford Executive Program in Strategy and Organization in California.

Reynaldo G. San Andres, CPA

CEO (Ex-Officio) CLIMBS Investment Management And Advisory Corporation

Rey is an accounting professional with extensive experience in the insurance and financial services sector. He currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer of CLIMBS Investment Management and Advisory Corporation (CIMAC) and CLIMBS Share Capital Equity Investment Fund Corporation (CSCEIFC), both subsidiaries of CLIMBS. His strong financial acumen and leadership have been instrumental in driving the growth and strategic direction of these organizations, contributing significantly to the cooperative’s overall mission and impact. He has also enhanced his leadership skills through prestigious international programs, including ICMIF’s Advanced Management Course (Manchester) and the Stanford Executive Program (California).

Amie Grace M. Sabornido, CPA

Assistant Vice President – Finance

Amie earned her Accountancy degree from Mindanao State University-General Santos. She started her career in public practice before moving to the commerce and industry sector, where she led the accounting department of a manufacturing firm. Joining CLIMBS in 2019, she has since served as an Internal Auditor, Chief Accountant, and Controller. Amie is also a successful graduate of the ICMIF’s Advance Management Course in Manchester, UK.

Atty. Dixie Gale G. Olape

Legal Counsel

Atty. Dixie currently holds the positions of Legal Counsel and Data Protection Officer at CLIMBS. She completed her Bachelor of Science in Psychology at Xavier University – Ateneo de Cagayan in 2010, and obtained her Juris Doctor degree from Liceo de Cagayan University in 2020. Formerly employed by the Public Attorney’s Office, she successfully passed the 2020/21 bar exam and has since been practicing law in the private sector. She has also graduated from the ICMIF’s Young Leaders Programme in Argentina.

Chared A. Naliponguit

Assistant Vice President – Non Life Sales (Visayas and Mindanao)

Chared has been with CLIMBS for more than thirteen (13) years, contributing two (2) years in Non-Life Operations and ten (10) years in Non-Life Sales. Presently, he holds the position of Assistant Vice President for Sales Non-Life for Visayas and Mindanao.

Cheryl Liza C. Galla

Assistant Vice President – Investment and Treasury

Chat currently serves as the Assistant Vice President for Investment and Treasury at CLIMBS. She possesses fifteen (15) years of expertise in banking and finance. Cheryl has also completed several local and international trainings including ICMIF’s Advance Management Course in Manchester, UK.

Junevic R. Item

Assistant Vice President – Non Life Sales (Luzon)

Bitoy has been with CLIMBS for over 12 years and played a key role in launching the Catastrophe Protection product, now known as Enhanced Weather Protect Insurance. He has held various roles in the Non-Life Division and now serves as Assistant Vice President for Sales Non-Life for Luzon.

Marietta V. Magallones

Assistant Vice President – Life Sales

Mayet had 13 years of active experience in sales for both Life and Non Life Insurance before she joined CLIMBS in 2014. She held significant posts in Marketing and HR/Administration Departments before she was appointed Assistant Vice President for Sales – Life in 2023.

Nancy G. Ortega

Assistant Vice President – Life and Non Life Operations

Nancy, a Physical Therapy graduate, has dedicated over 20 years to CLIMBS and now serves as Assistant Vice President (AVP) for Life and Non-Life Operations. She has also attended executive education programs in National University of Singapore (NUS) and the Asian Institute of Management’s PGC programs, and ICMIF’s Advance Management Course (Manchester).

Ruel T. Arsua

Assistant Vice President – Admin and Corporate Planning

Ruel is a Nurse by profession and has spent most of his professional years in the insurance industry. He is the current Assistant Vice President for Admin and Corporate Planning & WPI Project Lead. He has been with CLIMBS for 13 years and has successfully completed the ICMIF’s Advanced Management Course in Manchester, UK.