Board of Directors

Mel V. Velarde

Chairman
Mel V. Velarde is the Chairman of the Company. He was previously elected Vice­ Chairman of the Company’s Board of Directors on June 2, 2006 and served as such until March 22, 2007 when he was elected as Chairman of the Board of Directors.

Francis Xavier Manglapus

Vice-Chairman
Mr. Manglapus has had a long career in private business and political activities.

Henry Andrews B. Abes

President and CEO
The corporate career of Henry Andrews B. Abes spans 30 years in the field of technology and telecommunications, broadcast and online media, and commercial real estate.

Dr. Thomas G. Aquino

Director
Dr. Thomas G. Aquino is a Director of the Company. He also served as Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Company. He was elected as member of the Board on June 2, 2016. He is currently the President of NOW Telecom Company Inc. (formerly Next Mobile, Inc.).

Atty. Angeline L. Macasaet

Director, Corporate Secretary, Chief Information Officer and Compliance Officer
Atty. Angeline L. Macasaet is a Director, Corporate Secretary, Chief Information Officer and Compliance Officer of the Company.

Vicente Martin W. Araneta III

Director
Vicente Martin W. Araneta III was elected as member of the Board of Directors on June 2, 2016.

Arch. Gerard Bnn R. Bautista

Director
Arch. Gerard Bnn R. Bautista was elected as a member of the Board of Directors on June 2, 2016.

Domingo B. Bonifacio

Independent Director
Domingo B. Bonifacio was elected as member of the Board of Directors on January 20, 2017.

Dr. William T. Torres

Independent Director
Dr. William T. Torres is recognized for his significant pioneering contributions in computer and information technology and is known as the “Father of the Internet in the Philippines”.

Colin R. Christie

Independent Director
Mr. Christie has held senior executive posts in the Philippines and USA, including serving as CEO and board member of private and publicly-traded companies.

Management Team

Mel V. Velarde

Chairman

Francis Xavier Manglapus

Vice-Chairman

Henry Andrews B. Abes

President and CEO

Atty. Angeline L. Macasaet

Director, Corporate Secretary, Chief Information Officer and Compliance Officer

Patricio Carlos, CPA

Chief Finance Officer and Treasurer

Engr. Rene L. Rosales

Chief Technology Officer, Telecom Group

Elena H. Dimailig

Head of Broadband Sales, Regulatory and Lessor Relations

Noel Peñaroyo

Director of Operations

Kristian Noel A. Pura

Managing Director – Business Development, Strategic Alliances and Partnerships and Chief Risk Officer

Engr. Romeo C. Escobar, Jr.

Network & Infrastructure Director

Joel N. Gonzales

Head of Information Technology and Product Innovation

Joseph John Yuzon

Head of Enterprise Sales

Wendell Roque

Marketing Manager

Let’s Connect NOW. NOW Corporation
stands as a beacon of innovation, empowering Philippine
businesses and individuals to thrive in the interconnected world.

We invite you to hop on a discovery call with us,
where we can delve into your specific needs
and craft a tailored solution that
empowers you to thrive in the digital age.
Contact Us

Social