Ms. Maria Ester “Maret” F. Bautista is a respected business leader and development-oriented professional with extensive experience in finance, enterprise management, and private-sector governance. She serves as President of CLFG Capital Corp. and Active Alliance Finance Corp., and is a member of the Board of Directors of the CL Follosco Group, a diversified group engaged in trading, manufacturing, and finance. Her experience brings to Sci&Tech Philippines an important private-sector perspective on enterprise development, investment, organizational sustainability, and industry partnerships. As a member of the Board of Advisers, she helps strengthen the organization’s capacity to connect science, technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship with practical pathways for economic growth and job creation. Her leadership is especially valuable in advancing programs that link scientific talent, innovation-driven enterprises, and inclusive development. Through her advisory role, she supports Sci&Tech Philippines in building a strong, credible, and sustainable movement for national progress.