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Meralco's Maria Luisa Alvendia Named Among Top 100 Women Shaping The Future Of Global Supply Chains
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Here’s a proud moment for the Philippines and for women in business: Meralco’s very own Senior Vice President and Chief Supply Chain Officer, Maria Luisa V. Alvendia, has just been named one of the Top 100 Women in Supply Chain by Supply Chain Digital!
Alvendia is the only Filipina executive on the 2025 list, which celebrates trailblazing women across industries like utilities, manufacturing, telecommunications, and even hospitality and consumer goods. These women aren’t just running operations—they’re reimagining how supply chains should work in a world that demands innovation and sustainability.
With over 30 years of experience, Alvendia has seen the evolution of procurement and logistics first-hand, and she’s not just keeping up—she’s leading the charge. Her work at Meralco has been recognized globally for integrating sustainability into the company’s supply chain practices. One of her standout initiatives? The Meralco Supplier Sustainability Scorecard (MS3), a tool that checks how Meralco’s partners stack up when it comes to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices, all guided by global standards like the UN Sustainable Development Goals and GRI Standards.
This isn’t just a buzzword effort, either. The MS3 earned Meralco a Gold Stevie Award at the 2024 Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards under the category Building Sustainable Supply Chains. That’s proof that Alvendia and her team are putting action behind the words.
In reflecting on the recognition, Alvendia said it best:
“With technology and sustainability rapidly transforming supply chain management, it is imperative for us to adopt and embrace these developments for a more resilient, efficient, and responsible organization.”
But perhaps what sets her apart the most is her holistic approach—blending tech, strategy, sustainability, and meaningful supplier relationships while staying grounded in Meralco’s values.
As industries worldwide evolve, leaders like Alvendia remind us that the supply chain isn’t just a back-end function—it’s the heartbeat of operational success. And with her at the helm, Meralco is showing how it’s done, not just in the Philippines, but on a global stage.
Alvendia is the only Filipina executive on the 2025 list, which celebrates trailblazing women across industries like utilities, manufacturing, telecommunications, and even hospitality and consumer goods. These women aren’t just running operations—they’re reimagining how supply chains should work in a world that demands innovation and sustainability.
With over 30 years of experience, Alvendia has seen the evolution of procurement and logistics first-hand, and she’s not just keeping up—she’s leading the charge. Her work at Meralco has been recognized globally for integrating sustainability into the company’s supply chain practices. One of her standout initiatives? The Meralco Supplier Sustainability Scorecard (MS3), a tool that checks how Meralco’s partners stack up when it comes to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices, all guided by global standards like the UN Sustainable Development Goals and GRI Standards.
This isn’t just a buzzword effort, either. The MS3 earned Meralco a Gold Stevie Award at the 2024 Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards under the category Building Sustainable Supply Chains. That’s proof that Alvendia and her team are putting action behind the words.
In reflecting on the recognition, Alvendia said it best:
“With technology and sustainability rapidly transforming supply chain management, it is imperative for us to adopt and embrace these developments for a more resilient, efficient, and responsible organization.”
But perhaps what sets her apart the most is her holistic approach—blending tech, strategy, sustainability, and meaningful supplier relationships while staying grounded in Meralco’s values.
As industries worldwide evolve, leaders like Alvendia remind us that the supply chain isn’t just a back-end function—it’s the heartbeat of operational success. And with her at the helm, Meralco is showing how it’s done, not just in the Philippines, but on a global stage.
May 22, 2025
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