ICD Strengthens Ties with SEC Corporate Governance and Finance Department

By: Aubrey Camille J. Perez

Research and Content Coordinator

Institute of Corporate Directors

From left to right:

• Carlos Del Rosario, Board Services Assistant Manager, Institute of Corporate Directors

• Thea Angelie Angara, Corporate Governance Advocacy Team Lead, Institute of Corporate Directors

• Kenneth Vicarl Lagera, Research and Development Assistant Manager, Institute of Corporate Directors

• Catherine Denise Jalandoni, Executive Director, Institute of Corporate Directors

• Atty. Rogelio V. Quevedo, Commissioner, Securities and Exchange Commission

• Atty. Rachel Gumtang-Remalante, Director of the Corporate Governance and Finance Department, Securities and Exchange Commission

• Atty. Joseph Anthony Siapno Perez, Chief of Staff, Office of the Commissioners

• Atty. Morgan Christian M. Acol, Deputy Chief of Staff, Office of Commissioner Quevedo

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The Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD) paid a courtesy visit to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on January 22, 2025 at the SEC Headquarters in Makati. The visit highlighted the importance of director training in advancing corporate governance in the Philippines. 

The ICD delegation was led by Executive Director Catherine Jalandoni. Joining her were Board Consultancy Assistant Manager, Mr. Carlos Del Rosario; Corporate Governance Advocacy Team Lead, Ms. Thea Angara; and Research and Development Assistant Manager, Mr. Kenneth Vicarl Lagera.

The SEC Corporate Governance and Finance Department (CGFD) was led by its supervising commissioner, Commissioner Atty. Rogelio Quevedo; CGFD Director, Atty. Rachel Gumtang-Remalante; Comm. Quevedo’s Chief of Staff, Atty. Joseph Perez; and Deputy Chief of Staff Atty. Morgan Christan Acol.

Both the ICD and SEC engage in educational efforts aimed at promoting good governance practices. They are committed to equipping leaders, including directors and executives, as well as organizations, with the knowledge and resources necessary to enhance leadership, ensure regulatory compliance, and strengthen business relationships within the sector.

During the meeting, discussions on potential collaborations between the ICD and SEC were brought up. The focus was on fostering a continued partnership between the two parties to advance good corporate governance. These discussions will provide a chance to explore new ideas, share updates on regulatory changes, and ensure shared objectives to strengthen the partnership between ICD and SEC CGFD, with the goal of championing effective corporate governance practices.