J. Dante O. Tinga
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
A jurist (retired justice of the Supreme Court), an educator (former College of law Dean of Polytechnic University of the Philippines and current College of law Dean of University of the East), a legislator (3-termer Congressman), and decades of law practice, Dante O. Tinga brings a wealth of experience that is difficult to match – particularly in the field of energy, transportation, franchise, corporation law, and taxation. He finished his Law degree Magna cum Laude in 1960 and subsequently passed the Bar with flying colors. For his achievements, his alma mater honored him as Most Outstanding Alumnus in 2006.
ENGR. MASAMI KIMISHIMA
VICE CHAIRMAN
Masami Kimishima is a seasoned infrastructure engineer who honed his skills with one of the pioneering Japanese consulting firms, with direct involvement in the planning, design and construction supervision of Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) – funded projects in such countries as the Philippines, Indonesia, Honduras, Bangladesh and Vietnam. He served as President, then Chairman of Katahira and Engineers International. Notably involved in the Philippines in roads and bridges, highways and expressways, as well as reclamation projects.
ENGR. Rene S. Santiago
PRESIDENT
His unique combination of planning and venture management experiences, in the public and private sectors, honed his expertise in planning and formulation of infrastructure projects – especially in the transportation field. In the last two decades, he has “re-imagined today’s transport on tomorrow’s canvass” via many consulting projects for the Asian Development Bank, World Bank, and other multilateral institutions in the Philippines, Vietnam and Indonesia. Mr. Santiago is a recipient of 3 distinguished awards from his peers (including Lifetime Achievement Award 2023 from University of the Philippines Alumni Association), finished his Civil Engineering cum laude (from the University of the Philippines) plus post-graduate training abroad (e.g., Asian Institute of Technology, Economic Development Institute of the World Bank, Massachusetts Institute of Technology). He has authored several technical papers that were presented before local and international forums.
Jose P.E. Malonzo
DIRECTOR
Educated in human relations but honed his expertise in financial marketing (with Sun Life Canada, Mint Financial and Philam Financial Advisory) and business account management (for Tellic Communications and InternetXt Group, Jopons is currently involved in Philippine Sports advocacy activities of National Athletes in Southeast Asia and Asian Games.
Rufino A. Mijares
TREASURER
A risk management practitioner who likes to weave his expertise quietly and behind-the-scenes, Boy Mijares is probably the guy behind innovative risk covers that had been written for complex and mega-projects in the country that are acceptable to underwriters. His provincial origins, a graduate of Silliman University AB Political Science (cum laude) and read law at the University of San Carlos, mask his international reputation involving bilateral and multilateral official development assistance agencies’ project(s), and private financed initiatives. He, likewise, served as Director-Adviser Trustee in various local and multinational construction, shipping, consulting, trading companies and schools.
Gregorio M. Batiller Jr.
CORPORATE SECRETARY
Atty. Batiller is a consistent class valedictorian from primary years until his university studies. He obtained from Ateneo de Manila University his undergraduate degree AB Philosophy (cum laude) in 1975, and post graduate degree Bachelor of Laws (Valedictorian) in 1979, and subsequently topped the 1979 bar examinations (First Place). After admission to the bar on May 8, 1980, he joined various banks and companies either as General Counsel, Head of Legal Department or Corporate Secretary. He has served as General Counsel and Corporate Secretary of the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry. He was a guest lecturer on Criminal Law Review of the Center for Global Best Practices and lecturer at Far Eastern University Institute of Law. He is a Co-Founder of the Gonzales Batiller David Leabres Reyes and Associates Law Office; He is the Senior Partner In-charge of corporate, commercial, banking, labor & arbitration, and taxation cases.
