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SEC Issues Update on Corporate Governance for Publicly Listed Companies

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has recently issued new guidelines on corporate governance that will affect publicly listed companies (PLCs), registered issuers, and public companies. To help businesses navigate these changes, the Certified Governance and Business Process Professional (CGBP) is hosting a series of webinars featuring resource speakers from the SEC.

Upcoming Webinar Schedule

Here are the dates and topics for the upcoming webinars:

  • October 21, 2022: “SEC Most Recent Issuances on Corporate Governance” with Atty. Justina F. Callangan (1:30 pm - 5:00 pm)
  • November 7, 2022: “SEC Financial Reporting Rules for Compliance Officers” with Atty. Emmanuel Y. Artiza, CPA (1:30 pm - 4:45 pm)
  • November 8, 2022: “Practical Tax Compliance” with Atty. Adrian S. Bustos (1:30 pm - 4:45 pm)
  • November 9, 2022: “Sustainability Reporting Management for Publicly-Listed Companies” with Atty. Teodoro Y. Kalaw IV (1:30 pm - 2:45 pm)
  • November 14, 2022: “Data Privacy Compliance” with John Macasio (1:30 pm - 2:45 pm)
  • November 15, 2022: “Philippine Competition Act (PCA) and A Briefing for Certified Compliance Officers” with Former Commissioner Amabelle C. Asuncion and Atty. Danny E. Bunyi (1:30 pm - 3:45 pm)
  • November 25, 2022: Awarding Ceremony

Government Exemption

Notably, attendees from the government are exempted from the P2,000 limit set by the Commission on Audit (COA) for attending training provided by the private sector, according to Department of Budget and Management Circular No. 563 dated April 22, 2016.

Non-Procurement Activity

Additionally, attending this training is not covered by the Philippine Procurement Law or RA 9184, as per its Revised IRR’s Section 4.5-b, which classifies training, continuing education, conferences, and similar activities as “non-procurement activities that shall be governed by applicable COA, CSC, and DBM rules”.

Don’t miss this opportunity to stay updated on the latest SEC guidelines and best practices in corporate governance, financial reporting, tax compliance, and more. Register now and take advantage of this free public webinar!