SM Group Secures 24 Accolades for Corporate Governance

SM Investments Corp. secured eight of these awards, including the Sustainable Asia Award and honors for best corporate communications and investor relations. Individual leadership was also spotlighted, with President and CEO Frederic C. DyBuncio named Asia’s Best CEO for Investor Relations. Executive Vice Presidents Erwin G. Pato and Franklin C. Gomez shared the title of Asia’s Best CFO, while Timothy Daniels was recognized as the Best Investor Relations Professional.

Beyond the parent company, BDO Unibank received nine awards, and SM Prime Holdings Inc. accounted for seven. These accolades were presented under the theme of reshaping leadership within a shifting global economic landscape. According to DyBuncio, these principles of governance and sustainability remain core to the company's strategy, designed to ensure disciplined decision-making and long-term value for stakeholders.