Ethics, Integrity, and Compliance Control
Independent Directors receive reasonable per diems for attendance at Board and Board Committee meetings. Directors do not receive other compensation for services rendered as directors. The Company maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward bribery, corruption (including facilitation payments), and fraudulent activities, in line with applicable laws and regulations. These standards are reinforced through policies, training, awareness initiatives, and formal reporting mechanisms.
For more details on our anti-corruption efforts, see Anti-corruption Practices in the Governance Disclosures.
Board-Level Sustainability Oversight
The Board conducted a review and approval of the 2025 Sustainability Report prior to submission.
Key Disclosures
Material topics
Performance Information
Governance processes and applicable reporting requirements
Whistleblowing and Integrity Reporting
NAVEX (EthicsPoint) Whistleblowing Facility
Maintained by integrity managers who receive, process, and act on integrity-related concerns.
Hotline Awareness Campaign
In 2025, the campaign reinforced awareness of the Whistleblowing Policy and formal reporting channels.
Increased Reports
An increase in reports following the campaign may reflect greater awareness and confidence in escalation processes.
Continuous Learning and Training
All employees completed the annual Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption (ABC) Refresher Course either through the Company's learning platform or via in-person training sessions.
ABC Refresher Course in Filipino
To ensure inclusivity and accessibility, an ABC Refresher course module in Filipino was developed for employees.
100% Completion in 2025
Completion of the ABC Refresher Course reached 100% in 2025.
Conflict of Interest Management
The Amended COI Policy, approved in 2023, establishes mechanisms for identifying and addressing actual, perceived and potential conflict of interest cases.
Employees disclose potential conflicts through an annual declaration process, supporting transparency and timely review.
In 2025, all covered persons completed the Annual COI Statement.
The ability to voluntarily disclose any actual, perceived, or potential conflict of interest remains available through online declaration forms accessible by all employees.