Chito Maniago

Senior Director and Head for Public Relations and Communications Strategy

Globe Telecom

Chito Maniago is senior director and head of public relations and communications strategy at Globe Telecom, where he leads enterprise-wide reputation management, media relations, and integrated communications strategy.

An award-winning communications and public affairs leader with more than two decades of experience, Maniago has held senior leadership roles across the telecommunications, healthcare, infrastructure, fintech, energy, and media sectors. Prior to joining Globe, he served in leadership positions at Prime Infrastructure Capital, Prime Energy Resources, Pfizer, GCash (Mynt), GSK, Zuellig Pharma, and CEMEX, where he oversaw corporate communications, public affairs, sustainability, government relations, and stakeholder engagement across the Philippines and wider Asia.

Beyond his corporate roles, Maniago is an active industry leader. He previously served as President of the Philippine Association of National Advertisers (PANA) and the Ad Standards Council (ASC), and currently serves as Vice-Chairperson of the Sustainability and Health Committees of the Management Association of the Philippines. Widely respected for his strategic leadership, he is recognised for helping organisations navigate complex reputational, regulatory, and stakeholder challenges while advancing corporate purpose and sustainable growth.