Seven maritime industry leaders represented WISTA Philippines at the WISTA International Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Conference 2026, held from October 28–30 at the InterContinental Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

The Philippine delegation included Atty. Iris V. Baguilat, President of Döhle Seafront Crewing (Manila), Inc.; Glendalyn P. Demaria, President and CEO of Mariana Academy of Maritime Studies, Inc.; and Divina Repedro, CPA, CMA, Chief Financial Officer of Intership Crew Philippines.

Also representing the Philippines were Katherine Pauline R. Avelino, Senior Vice President for Cruise Operations at Philippine Transmarine Carriers (PTC); Atty. Ma. Gina B. Guinto-Ambil, Partner at Del Rosario Law; Rachel J. Christensen, Chief Commercial Officer of Consolidated Training Systems, Inc.; and Riza Jamero, General Manager for Asia Pacific at Global Marine Travel.

Under the theme “Bridging Borders, Driving Change: Asia Shaping the Future of Maritime & Trade,” the international gathering brought together maritime professionals, executives, and industry stakeholders to exchange perspectives on sustainability, innovation, leadership, and the future of global maritime trade.

The conference also marked the announcement of the Philippines as a new National WISTA Association, an important development in strengthening the country\'s participation in the international maritime network and supporting greater representation of women in maritime leadership and industry development.