Aboitiz Equity Ventures, Inc. announced resignation of ROMEO L. BERNARDO as Lead Independent Director, effective September 12, 2023 due to appointment of to government position. Mr. Bernardo has served as AEV's Lead Independent Director since April 26, 2021. He was also a member of various board committees in AEV, as well as serving as Committee Chairman for AEV's Environment, Social and Corporate Governance (ESCG) Committee.