PCCI convenes a meeting for the PCCI x CIPE Beneficial Ownership Transparency (BOT) Meeting

Atty. Apollo “Pol” Sangalang, Chairman of the Corporate Governance Committee under Dir. Edgardo G. Lacson of the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI), is moderating  the Session 3: High-Risk Sectors, Vulnerabilities, and Safeguarding NPOs and SMEs at the CIPE Multi-Stakeholder Forum on Beneficial Ownership Transparency today at Makati Diamond Residences.

This session focuses on practical safeguards, proportional compliance approaches, and mitigation measures that enhance transparency and accountability while supporting legitimate nonprofit organizations and small and medium enterprises.

Joining Atty. Pol Sangalang are Ms. Novel Bangsal, Executive Director of the House of Representatives Congressional Policy and Budget Research Department, and Ms. Ida Tiongson, Vice Chairperson and Teaching Fellow at the Institute of Corporate Directors.

The discussion focused on corporate governance, transparency, and sound governance practices in high risk sectors, while highlighting the need to empower SMEs and NPOs.

PCCI and CIPE agreed to continue discussions on the proposed collaborative initiatives and coordinate on the planning and implementation of future BOT-related learning sessions and policy advocacy activities.