CORPORATE GOVERNANCE in Relation to ASEAN IntegrationAtty. Jane
Catherine Rojo
Course Description:
Among the significant initiatives brought about by the ASEAN
integration in the Philippines is the mandatory participation of
Philippine Listed Companies (PLCs) to the annual assessment using
the standardized ASEAN Corporate Governance Scorecard.
With the resulting heightened focus by the legislators and
regulators on how companies are being run, this course is designed
to provide students with an overview of the complex set of
relationships between the corporation and its Board of Directors,
management, stockholders and other stakeholders.
This course also aims to facilitate detailed discussion on
current trends and suggested best practices on corporate governance
arrangements and how the same complement and conflict with our
domestic regulations and other applicable regulatory
guidelines.
Course Outline:
I.A brief history of Corporate Governance
II.Foundations of Corporate Governancea. Four Pillars of
Corporate Governanceb.Interaction between Governing/Regulatory
Bodies c.Four Basic Parameters of Corporate Governance
IV.Domestic Requirements and ASEAN-mandated Corporate Governance
PracticesV.Philippine Initiatives in relation to ASEAN Corporate
Governance Scorecarda.SEC Annual Corporate Governance Reportb. SEC
Memorandum Circular Nos. 11 and 18, series of 2014 c. SEC Advisory
dated March 30, 2015
Assignment for May 26, 2015
1. What is Corporate Governance?2. Advantages of adopting good
Corporate Governance practices?
