For the Love of PM: Sol Anastacio’s Journey of Service and Social Impact

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Noel Nicolas Jr • Manila • May 2026

Solomon Anastacio

"Project management has always been more than a professional discipline. It is a way to help people grow, strengthen communities, and create meaningful change."

For the Love of PM

For Solomon “Sol” Anastacio, project management has never been only about processes, frameworks, or corporate results. Over 13 years as a member of PMI Philippines Chapter and seven years in chapter leadership, he has seen how the discipline can bring people together, build stronger communities, and create meaningful social change.

Today, Sol serves as a Member of the Board of Trustees and the Chapter Corporate Secretary, while working professionally as Principal Consultant at Solvere Consulting. His journey with the chapter began when he entered a formal IT Project Manager role in 2012 and was invited to join PMI Philippines Chapter the following year by Mr. Reggie Nery.

But community participation was already familiar territory. A graduate of the University of the Philippines Los Baños, Sol describes being actively involved in communities as part of his nature. Before joining PMI Philippines Chapter, he had served on the board of the ISACA-Manila Chapter and volunteered with the Institute of Internal Auditors - Philippines. When Ms. Jojo Aclo invited him to join the Post-Disaster Management Workshop committee in 2014, he readily accepted.

The symposium also reflected the chapter’s growing role in helping promote the value of project management beyond traditional professional circles.

“The NSPM quickly grew into the major vehicle for PMI-Philippines to push the principles of project management out into wider society.”

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Service Beyond the Profession

Sol’s experience with the Post-Disaster Management Workshop remains especially meaningful to him. It was there that he saw project management in a different light—not simply as a discipline for improving business performance, but as a practical way to respond to real needs in communities.

That experience strengthened his belief that structure, planning, and disciplined execution can contribute to humanitarian and civic efforts. It also shaped his view of where the profession can make the greatest difference.

“Project management is not just a corporate tool designed to maximize business profits; it is a powerful, effective instrument for genuine social change.”

For Sol, this is not only a reflection on the past. It is also a vision for the future: project managers can bring their skills into government, local communities, and civic society, where thoughtful planning and purposeful action can create wider impact.

Leading Through Purpose

Sol has learned that leadership in volunteer-driven organization calls for a different kind of influence. Unlike a corporate environment, where duties are often tied to a job description, a professional chapter depends on the willingness of people to contribute their time, expertise, and energy.

“In a professional chapter, you have to convince, inspire, and align members to want to do it.”

For Sol, volunteerism offers significant opportunities for professional development, but its value goes beyond building skills or networks. The deeper reward, he shares, is the personal satisfaction that comes from helping others grow.

This belief is also behind his advice to newer members and emerging leaders: participate actively. Join a committee, attend events, and take opportunities to volunteer. In his view, meaningful involvement is where members discover the full value of professional community.

Innovation and the Road Ahead

As PMI Philippines Chapter marks its 30th anniversary, Sol reflects on how project management has evolved through hybrid and agile methodologies and, more recently, the growing use of artificial intelligence in project execution. He believes the chapter helps members navigate these changes through continuing education, resources, and meaningful community dialogue.

Looking ahead, Sol hopes PMI Philippines Chapter will become an even stronger force for social change, with project managers bringing their skills into government, local communities, and civic organizations.

Asked to describe his journey, Sol chose a phrase coined by past president Charlie Valerio: “For the Love of PM.”

“I do it because I love the discipline of project management and, more importantly, the profound impact it can have as a force for social change in the Philippines.”

For Sol, those words capture more than years of service. They reflect a continuing commitment to a profession and a community that has the potential to improve lives far beyond the boardroom.

“Don’t be a passive member. The true value of being part of a professional community like PMI-Philippines comes from active engagement.”