Institute of Corporate Directors

20/08/2026

📅 Save the Date!

The Philippine eGovernment Act is reshaping how businesses deal with regulators, customers, and government agencies. Is your board ready? 💻

Join How eGovernance Rollout Will Impact ALL Businesses: Know the Opportunities and Risks — an executive forum for Boards, CEOs, and C-suite leaders navigating the country's digital transformation.

This course meets the SEC's recommended best practice for continuing directors education.

📅 24 Sept 2026 | 🕗 3:00 PM–5:30 PM (GMT+8) | 📍 Makati Shangri-La (Parañaque A & B), Makati City

Registration Fee: PHP 5,000.00 inclusive of VAT
Registration Form: https://icdphil.fillout.com/t/eM1ikACDGous

13/08/2026

⏳ 2 WEEKS TO GO!

Governing Technology with Confidence: Strengthening Oversight in an Era of Digital Disruption

Board directors aren't expected to be IT experts — but they are expected to ask the right questions. This 4-hour program guides directors on performing effective oversight over IT investment, operations, digital transformation, AI initiatives, cybersecurity risk management, and IT outsourcing/managed services — through the creation of policies, setting performance standards, and requiring the right measures to monitor technology activities.

📅 27 August 2026 | 🕓 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM (GMT+8)
📍 Via Zoom

Registration Fee: PHP 6,000.00 inclusive of VAT

Register Here: https://forms.gle/L4bvcy36Bj95tEEY7

This course meets the SEC's recommended best practice for continuing directors education.

13/08/2026

12/08/2026

The Institute of Corporate Directors Philippines presents a course designed to strengthen ethical governance across the GOCC sector.

This course offers an introduction to the Governance Commission for GOCCs' (GCG) Whistleblowing and Integrity Program (WHIP) for the GOCC Sector, as outlined in GCG Memorandum Circular No. 2025-01. It equips participants with foundational knowledge on promoting ethical standards, detecting fraud, preventing corruption, and creating respectful workplaces in the public sector — guiding them through the relevant laws and policies that support integrity-building in GOCCs, including those on conduct, anti-corruption, sexual harassment, and whistleblowing.

Featured Speakers:
🎙 Dr. Kenneth Hartigan-Go, MD, FICD — Senior Research Fellow, Ateneo Policy Center School of Government
🎙 Atty. C. A. Gerard Lukban, GICD — Chief Compliance Officer, Fortune Insurance Group
🎙 Ms. Rossana Javier, FICD — Retired Managing Partner, PricewaterhouseCoopers Consulting Philippines
🎙 Mr. Frank D. Numann, MBA, FICD — Retired VP Ethics and Compliance, Royal Dutch Shell

📅 20 August 2026 | 🕓 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM (GMT+8)
📍 Makati Shangri-La (Parañaque A & B), Makati City

Registration Fee: PHP 15,500.00 inclusive of VAT

Register Here: https://forms.gle/biTmYhBPSCePdYzL8

Participation in this course meets the GCG's recommended best practice for continuing directors education.

12/08/2026

MEET OUR MASTERCLASS SPEAKER
Session 3 | The Intelligent Enterprise: How Boards Can Unlock AI-Driven Value

Leading this conversation is Ms. Imelda "Ida" Tiongson, FICD — a trusted name in Philippine fintech and corporate governance, with over three decades of leadership in finance and banking.

She currently serves as President and Consultant of Opal Portfolio Investments, and holds Independent Director seats at Raslag Corporation, Pru Life UK Philippines, and the Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation (PDIC). Her board and advocacy work extends to the Fintech Alliance Philippines, WomenBizPH, and the Blockchain Council of the Philippines.

In this session, she moves beyond the AI buzzword to deliver a practical playbook — helping boards and C-suite leaders turn AI into a real lever for resilience, growth, and competitive advantage.

Key takeaways:
✔️ Assess market demand with simple digital tools
✔️ Craft prompts that produce clearer, actionable outputs
✔️ Automate repetitive work and analyze trends at scale
✔️ Personalize customer engagement through AI-driven insight

📅 25 September 2026 | 🕓 4:00–6:00 PM (GMT+8) | Via Zoom
Registration Fee: ₱3,250.00, inclusive of VAT

Registration Here: https://forms.gle/RxZ9nokZa2JxiKE79

This course meets the SEC's recommended best practice for continuing directors education.

12/08/2026

MEET OUR MASTERCLASS SPEAKER
Session 2 | Geopolitics 2026: What Every Board Director Should Know

Mr. Victor Andres "Dindo" Manhit, MICD as our speaker — Founder and CEO of The Stratbase Group and President of the Stratbase Institute for Strategic and International Studies, where he has delivered high-level strategic analysis on global and domestic issues since 2004.

He currently serves as Philippine Country Head of BowerGroupAsia and previously chaired the Political Science Department at De La Salle University. His policy influence extends across government, civil society, and international advisory circles — from the AFP Multi-Sector Governance Council to Democracy Watch Philippines and the ASEAN Regional Forum Experts and Eminent Persons.

In this session, he unpacks the geopolitical shifts every board director needs to understand — equipping leaders to navigate regulatory, investment, and market risks with sharper, forward-looking insight.

📅 28 August 2026 | 🕓 4:00–6:00 PM (GMT+8) | Via Zoom
Registration Fee: ₱3,250.00, inclusive of VAT

Registration Here: https://forms.gle/RxZ9nokZa2JxiKE79

This course meets the SEC's recommended best practice for continuing directors education.

11/08/2026

Beyond compliance with best practices from corporate governance to corporate transformation

Jesus P. Estanislao, Ph.D.
Chair Emeritus, ICD
University Professor Emeritus, UA&P

ICD’s governance advocacy goes far beyond compliance—it is about unlocking true corporate transformation and driving sustained, high-impact performance.

At the heart of this is the Performance Governance System (PGS), a powerful framework that enables organizations to craft compelling visions, execute bold strategic initiatives, strengthen operational excellence, and champion responsible corporate citizenship.

PGS empowers corporations to become purpose-driven leaders—advancing personal dignity, promoting the common good, upholding social justice, and building strong networks of solidarity.

The result is more than organizational success. It is the creation of lasting value, meaningful impact, and active contribution to nation-building—helping bring to life a stronger, more inclusive “Dream PH.”

Read More: https://www.icd.ph/post/beyond-compliance-with-best-practices-from-corporate-governance-to-corporate-transformation

10/08/2026

𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗡𝗚𝗢 𝗕𝗢𝗔𝗥𝗗 𝗧𝗥𝗨𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗘𝗦, 𝗖𝗘𝗢𝘀, 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗘𝗫𝗘𝗖𝗨𝗧𝗜𝗩𝗘 𝗗𝗜𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗦!
𝗘𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗡𝗼𝗻𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗶𝘁 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 (𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗱 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲)

Bacolod City, get ready! 🎉
The Philippine Council for NGO Certification (PCNC), in collaboration with the Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD), proudly carries forward its advocacy for good NGO governance to the “City of Smiles.”

This three-day learning workshop is designed to empower NGO leaders with essential governance tools. Strengthen your organization by gaining the knowledge and skills to enhance strategy development, improve risk management, and ensure long-term sustainability.

𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲: August 12-14, 2026
𝗩𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗲: Acacia Hotel Bacolod, Burgos St. Ext., Reclamation Area, Bacolod City
𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗯𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: ₱8,300 (PCNC Member) | ₱9,800 (Regular Rate)
𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗻𝗼𝘄: tinyurl.com/ENGBCD26
(or simply scan the QR code below)

For inquiries, contact:
- PCNC Office: (02) 8782-1568
- Dustin Macaraan: 0945-297-5967
- [email protected]

𝘑𝘰𝘪𝘯 𝘶𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘢𝘥𝘷𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘯𝘰𝘯𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘧𝘪𝘵 𝘨𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦—𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘨𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘺, 𝘢𝘤𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘢𝘤𝘵!

Learn more about PCNC learning events here: pcnc.com.ph/learning-events/

𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗡𝗚𝗢 𝗕𝗢𝗔𝗥𝗗 𝗧𝗥𝗨𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗘𝗦, 𝗖𝗘𝗢𝘀, 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗘𝗫𝗘𝗖𝗨𝗧𝗜𝗩𝗘 𝗗𝗜𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗦!
𝗘𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗡𝗼𝗻𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗶𝘁 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 (𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗱 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲)

Bacolod City, get ready! 🎉
The Philippine Council for NGO Certification (PCNC), in collaboration with the Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD), proudly carries forward its advocacy for good NGO governance to the “City of Smiles.”

This three-day learning workshop is designed to empower NGO leaders with essential governance tools. Strengthen your organization by gaining the knowledge and skills to enhance strategy development, improve risk management, and ensure long-term sustainability.

𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲: August 12-14, 2026
𝗩𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗲: Acacia Hotel Bacolod, Burgos St. Ext., Reclamation Area, Bacolod City
𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗯𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: ₱8,300 (PCNC Member) | ₱9,800 (Regular Rate)
𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗻𝗼𝘄: tinyurl.com/ENGBCD26
(or simply scan the QR code below)

For inquiries, contact:
- PCNC Office: (02) 8782-1568
- Dustin Macaraan: 0945-297-5967
- [email protected]

𝘑𝘰𝘪𝘯 𝘶𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘢𝘥𝘷𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘯𝘰𝘯𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘧𝘪𝘵 𝘨𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦—𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘨𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘺, 𝘢𝘤𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘢𝘤𝘵!

Learn more about PCNC learning events here: pcnc.com.ph/learning-events/

10/08/2026

To our valued partners, clients, and the general public,

A deepfake video using the identity of ISA Founder and Chairman Emeritus Dr. Jesus Estanislao, as well as the name of the Institute for Solidarity in Asia (ISA), has been circulating online. The video appears to be an interview excerpt that has been digitally manipulated to present fabricated statements and solicitations.

We would like to clarify that the video is unauthorized. The statements and solicitations attributed to Dr. Estanislao in the video are not his and do not represent his views or ISA’s positions and advocacy.

We urge everyone who encounters the video not to click on any links, provide personal or financial information, or send money or donations in response to the material.

If you encounter the deepfake video on your feed, we encourage you to report the post and account to the platform.

Thank you for your understanding and discernment.

ISA Team

06/08/2026

📢 We're Growing Our Team!

The Institute of Corporate Directors, Inc. (ICD) is looking for dedicated professionals to join us.

We're currently hiring for the following roles:

💼 Accounts Payable Assistant
Support the day-to-day finance operations by managing invoices, payroll processing, online bank payments, supplier records, government remittances, and audit requirements. If you have strong analytical skills and a commitment to accuracy and confidentiality, we'd love to hear from you.
📌 Learn more: https://bit.ly/4q4vztk

💼 Senior Finance & Accounting Specialist
Take the lead in financial reporting, tax compliance, month-end closings, audit coordination, and regulatory compliance while supporting Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions. This role is ideal for experienced finance professionals who thrive in a dynamic environment.
📌 Learn more: https://bit.ly/4hcreSl

Ready to build your career with ICD?

Click the link below to explore all our open opportunities and apply:
🌐 icd.ph/icdcareers

Join us in shaping better boards for a better nation!