Corporate Governance Library

While non-profit organizations are driven by powerful advocacy, passion alone cannot shield them from the severe risks of fraud and financial abuse. Rose Javier, FICD, emphasizes that implementing strict internal controls and establishing a dedicated Board of Trustees are universal necessities, not merely corporate formalities. Because true accountability is grounded in steadfast principles rather than transaction size, non-profits must be overseen with the exact same governa

Despite advancements in Philippine corporate governance, the nation's capital market continues to lag behind its ASEAN neighbors due to a lack of "Institutional Alignment". True national transformation requires organizations to align their structures and leadership with core ethical values, moving governance frameworks beyond mere compliance to create a broader culture of accountability. Leaders with strong moral grounding are essential to anchor economic progress in the nati

Achieving gender parity goes beyond mere appearances; it is a fundamental necessity for solid corporate governance. Organizations can leverage the deep capacity for building trust that women naturally possess by embracing the Trust Economy Flywheel. This model draws heavily from Filipino cultural principles such as inner integrity, known as loob, and a profound sense of shared identity, referred to as kapwa. To realize significant economic expansion and gain a competitive edg

Five women. Five different stories. One unyielding trait: Grit. What does it actually take to effect change in 2026? Our latest forum brought together five extraordinary women to prove that the answer lies in a specific kind of resilience. Conceived as a passion project by the ICD and NOWCD in celebration of Women's Month, this session highlighted how leadership is less about a title and more about the unyielding spirit required to stay true to one’s mission. From the "estri

Integrity in leadership is often tested in quiet, uncomfortable decisions rather than dramatic turning points. Drawing from his corporate experience, Mr. Bautista highlights how choosing long-term sustainability over tradition, prestige, or convenience strengthens trust and protects a company’s future. He underscores that integrity must be embedded in organizational culture, as it ultimately defines enduring brands and true leadership.

Directors of publicly-listed companies (PLCs) and private corporations usually attend board meetings face to face now and must, of course, observe boardroom etiquette. These board room manners are learned from basic etiquette in school augmented by classes held in esteemed institutions, like the Institute of Corporate Directors (www.icd.ph), the Centers for Good Governance and the like. Even we, at NextGen Organization of Women Corporate Directors (www.nowcdphils.com), find t

By: Ma. Aurora D. Geotina-Garcia, FICD Fellow Institute of Corporate Directors For decades, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)...