As Senior Adviser for ASEAN-BAC Philippines, Gil Laxamana Gonzales leads the roadmap for the Philippines 2026 ASEAN Chairmanship.

With over three decades of expertise in regional economic integration, corporate governance, and risk management, he is a premier architect of governance reform.

Renowned for empowering MSMEs and advancing sustainable development, he provides high-level advisory to both governments and private sector entities.

By championing digital transformation and trade facilitation, he bridges the gap between policy and private innovation, remains a dedicated advocate for inclusive growth, and continues to foster a competitive, unified economic community across Southeast Asia.