Lance Gokongwei, president and CEO of JG Summit Holdings, has joined the board of Philweb Corporation, according to a report from PressReader.

Gokongwei’s appointment adds a prominent figure from one of the Philippines' largest conglomerates to Philweb’s board. Philweb operates electronic gaming machines and provides technology solutions for the country's gaming industry.

The move is seen as strengthening Philweb’s corporate governance and strategic direction, leveraging Gokongwei’s extensive experience in retail, aviation, and food manufacturing.