Title
Mandate for SEC-Accredited Corporate Goverce Training
Law
Sec Memorandum Circular No. 20, S. 2013
Decision Date
Jan 1, 2014
All key officers and board members of publicly listed companies are mandated to complete annual corporate governance training from SEC-accredited providers, with proof of attendance required within ten days of program completion.
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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.

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