Noel D. Raboy, EMBA
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 Co-operative College of the Philippines, and the 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 Lagang-Cumba
Group senior vice president
Blessy has been with CLIMBS for over 15 years, building deep institutional knowledge, gaining exposure to regulatory frameworks, data governance and executive decision-making contributing to the organization’s growth and operational excellence. Beyond operations, she serves as Corporate Secretary of CIMAC and CSCEIFC and sits as Chairperson of CESLA MPC. She also led the Belgian Raiffeisen Foundation–CLIMBS Data Warehouse Project. She complements her experience with executive programs in cooperative and insurance management with IIAP, Singapore College of Insurance, Stanford University and is currently pursuing a Global MBA at the Asian Institute of Management-University of Western Australia.
Donna C. Dizon, EMBA
GROUP SENIOR Vice President FOR Admin and Corporate Planning CEO and Principal – Co-operative College of the Philippines (CCPh)
Donna is a Certified Human Resource Professional with over 25 years of experience across
academe, banking and public sector, development work and in the cooperative movement. She
drives strategic leadership in human resources, organizational development, innovation, and
partnerships that advance cooperative resilience, education and sustainability. Passionate about
lifelong learning and people development, she has earned local and global post-graduate
certifications in Cooperative Management and Insurance Development. Donna holds a degree in
Business Administration, Economics from MSU-IIT and an Executive MBA from the Asian
Institute of Management. She is set to be conferred Associate Fellow in People Management and
serves on the ICA-AP Committee on Cooperatives in Educational Institutions (ICEI).
Bernadeth N. Bernadas
GROUP SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT
cHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER – CLIMBS Investment Management and Advisory Corporation (CIMAC)
Bernadeth (“Coke”) is the Senior Vice President of CLIMBS Life and General Insurance Cooperative and Chief Executive Officer of CLIMBS Investment Management and Advisory Corporation (CIMAC). With 29 years of dedicated service, she has held key leadership roles in finance, governance, and strategic management.
A graduate of Pilgrim Christian College with postgraduate studies at the Asian Institute of Management (AIM), she has also completed executive programs at the National University of Singapore, ICMIF, and the Stanford Graduate School of Business.
She continues to champion financial excellence, strategic innovation, and sustainable cooperative growth, creating lasting value for CLIMBS, its members, and stakeholders.
Marietta V. Magallones
Vice President – Sales and Marketing
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.
Rowena R. Abella
GROUP SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT
cHIEF eXECUTIVE oFFICER – National Federation of Cooperative Primaries in the Philippines (nafecoop)
Weng began her career as an accounting staff at Sta. Ana Multi-Purpose Cooperative (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.
Henry M. Lopez
GROUP SENIoR VICE PRESIDENT
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER – 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.
Renan P. Diaz, MBM
group senior vice president
chief executive officer – Renewable Energy Co-operatives (RECOOP) of the Philippines
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.
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.
Amie Grace M. Sabornido, CPA
Vice President FOR Finance, INVESTMENT, TREASURY and Compliance
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.
Chared A. Naliponguit, MBM
Assistant Vice President FOR Non Life Sales
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.
Junevic R. Item
Assistant Vice President FOR COOPASSURANCE CENTER
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.
Nancy G. Ortega
VICE PRESIDENT FOR 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 for Admin and Corporate Planning
Ruel is a nurse by profession and the Assistant Vice President for Administration and Corporate Planning at CLIMBS. He also serves as the Project Lead for Weather Protect Insurance, CLIMBS’ flagship parametric insurance program designed to strengthen the climate resilience of cooperatives and vulnerable communities.
With over 14 years of experience in the insurance industry, he has developed expertise in strategic planning, operations management, people leadership, business process improvement, and climate risk insurance. He has also completed international leadership and innovation programs organized by the International Cooperative and Mutual Insurance Federation and participated in the Adaptation Fund Climate Innovation Accelerator Asia Cohort Bootcamp of the United Nations World Food Programme.
Cheryl Liza C. Galla, MBA
Assistant Vice President for 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.
Cielo Angela A. Jaraula
Executive Manager concurrent Community Affairs Head
Cielo has been part of CLIMBS for 12 years, beginning her career with the organization as an Administrative Assistant. Through years of dedicated service and professional growth, she now holds the position of Executive Manager and Community Affairs Head, serving under the Office of the President and Chief Executive Officer.
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