Top Management

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. 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 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

Rowena R. Abella

GROUP SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT

cHIEF eXECUTIVE oFFICER – National Federation of Cooperative Primaries in the Philippines (nafecoop)

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

Amie Grace M. Sabornido, CPA

Assistant Vice President FOR Finance 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

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).

Cheryl Liza C. Galla

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.