PCCI holds webinar series on governance, innovation

The PCCI Corporate Governance Committee successfully launched its first Corporate Governance Webinar Series this year, drawing over 200 participants from diverse industries, that underscored the Committee’s commitment to educating businesses on the critical role of corporate governance in driving growth, sustainability, and resilience.

 The seminar featured two highly relevant topics:

 • Family Business Succession – emphasizing the importance of structured succession planning to preserve legacy, ensure continuity, and strengthen governance in family-owned enterprises.

• The Role of a Corporate Secretary and AI in Corporate Governance – exploring both the traditional responsibilities of corporate secretaries and the emerging opportunities and challenges of integrating artificial intelligence into governance frameworks and corporate secretarial work.

 Leading the discussions were distinguished legal experts and practitioners   Atty. Pol Sanggalang, Founder of Sangalang & Gaerlan, Business Lawyers; and, Atty. Enrico Joseph C. Aguinaldo, RPh, Managing Partner of Aguinaldo Law. The session was moderated by Atty. Roberto Miguel L. Dimaculangan, Special Counsel for Estate Planning, Banking and Finance, and International Practice at Aguinaldo Law.

The event not only provided practical insights and case-based perspectives but also fostered an interactive exchange among participants, reflecting the growing interest in ensuring governance practices across businesses in all sizes.