Atty. Romina Angeliz H. Marcaida
AI Policy and Governance Head
UnionBank of the Philippines
Atty. Romina Angeliz H. Marcaida is the AI Policy and Governance Head at UnionBank of the Philippines, where she leads the development and implementation of frameworks that enable the responsible, ethical, and risk-aligned use of artificial intelligence across the organization. She oversees AI governance initiatives covering policy development, regulatory alignment, model risk management, and third-party AI due diligence, ensuring compliance with both local and global standards.
With a strong background in public policy and emerging technologies, Romina plays a key role in shaping how financial institutions navigate the evolving AI landscape. She actively engages with regulators and industry groups on AI governance and contributes to the advancement of responsible AI practices in the Philippine banking sector—driven by her passion for bridging innovation and accountability, enabling organizations to adopt AI that is both transformative and trustworthy.