“IS SUSTAINABILITY A COLLECTIVE RESPONSIBILITY ”
“Eat ka na rin, my dear,” Chaye Cabal-Revilla tells me as I offer her a plate of salad during our interview.
“Now more than ever, sustainability is no longer just an important mindset but a lifestyle. It should begin with each one of us and what we can do now, no matter how little we seem they may be...”
We are dining al fresco at Blackbird, observing strict social distancing and safety measures at all times. A relaxing atmosphere surrounds us: the sun has just set, the night city lights are slowly illuminating Ayala Triangle, and large speakers are playing a mix of jazz and acoustic classics. Following her cue, I munch on a beetroot before I proceed with my next question.
Admittedly, I was nervous prior to this dinner interview. With friends, it’s easy to eat and engage in hearty conversations. However, a discussion with Metro Pacific Investment Corporation’s chief finance officer and chief sustainability officer, a multi-awarded finance leader, and a 2013 The Outstanding Young Men awardee for community service is a completely different story.
“Conversational lang tayo, honey,” she assures me with a sweet smile, as if she knew what was bugging me all afternoon. With my worries gone, I take a sip of water and resume our interview.
A SENSE OF DUTY
“I grew up in a service-oriented environment,”
