Mandatory Corporate Governance Training
- Requires attendance in a corporate governance training program at least once every year.
- Training programs must be conducted by providers that are officially accredited by the SEC.
Submission of Certificate of Attendance
- Participants, through their corporation, are required to submit a Certificate of Attendance.
- The certificate must be submitted within ten (10) days following the completion of the training program.
Legal Authority and Enforcement
- The SEC exercises this regulatory and supervisory power under Section 5 of the Securities Regulation Code.
- The circular is binding and aims to enhance corporate governance practices among PLCs.
Effectivity
- The memorandum circular took effect on January 1, 2014.
Summary of Responsibility
- The onus is on both the individual members/officers and the corporation to ensure compliance.
- Training ensures the continuous enhancement of governance skills and awareness among key corporate leaders.