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The Management Association of the Philippines (MAP) has electedÌýDr. DONALD L. LIM, one of the country’s most respected leaders in digital transformation, as its 78th ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½President for 2026.

Dr. Lim has been a pioneering force in shaping the Philippines’ digital economy—advancing national initiatives on artificial intelligence, blockchain, cybersecurity, and ethical digital governance. Over the past two decades, he has distinguished himself through leadership roles across corporate management, entrepreneurship, national advocacy, education, and military service.

He is the FoundingÌýPresident of theÌýBlockchain Council of the Philippines, theÌýCybersecurity Council of the Philippines, and theÌýGlobal AI Council Philippines, organizations that bring together government, industry, and academe to champion responsible innovation and digital trust. His work has helped position the Philippines as an emerging hub for technology adoption, digital governance, and future-ready leadership.

A respected educator and author, Dr. Lim has taught at leading universities and written several books—Cybersecurity Unmasked,ÌýBlockchain Unlocked, and the upcomingÌýAI Unleashed—which underscore his long-standing commitment to building a digitally empowered and ethically anchored nation.

He also serves in theÌýPhilippine Air Force Reserve CommandÌýas a Group Commander with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. His contributions to national development have been recognized through prestigious honors,Ìýsuch as theÌýTOYM Award for Community Building in Digital MediaÌýand theÌýAgora Award for Marketing Communications.

Dr. Lim is currently theÌýPresident of DITO CME Holdings, an investment company with interests in telecommunications, media, and technology. His leadership experience across diverse sectors continues to inform his advocacy for innovation-driven competitiveness and inclusive growth.

Joining Dr. Lim on the ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½2026 Board of Governors are CEO Advisors, Inc. Managing DirectorÌýMarianne HontiverosÌýas VP; SGV & Company ChairÌýWilson TanÌýas Treasurer; AC Health President and CEOÌýPaolo BorromeoÌýas Assistant Treasurer; and GT Capital Holdings Independent DirectorÌýGil GenioÌýas Secretary.

The other members of the ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½2026 Board are former DILG SecretaryÌýRafael Alunan III, Vice Chair of Pepsi-Cola Products Philippines; former DOTrÌýSecretaryÌýJaime Bautista, Chair of SKAL Makati International;ÌýMaria Theresa Marcial, President and CEO of BPI Asset Management and Trust Corporation; andÌýAtty. Michael Toledo, Director of Government and Public Affairs of Metro Pacific Investments Corporation.