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ANNUAL CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REPORT
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Report is Filed for the Year 20tG
2.
Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter: SEAFRONT RESOURCES CORPORATION
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Floor, JMT Building, ADB Avenue, Ortigas Center, Pasig Address of Principal Office
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7th
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ldentification Number: 40979
City
Postal Code
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ldentification Number: 0fi)-194-455
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1)
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Board rd, '^\ Composition of the Board (b) Directorship in Other Companies...............
.....................4 ..........5
lrl ..............,...7 Company.......... ,-, Shareholding in the Company.......... .....................7 2l CHATRMAN AND CEO......... 3) OTHER EXECUTTVE, NON-EXECUTTVE AND TNDEPENDENT DlRECTORS.............. .............8 ....................10 4l CHANGES lN THE BOARD OF D|RECrORS......... ..............11 5) ORTENTATION AND EDUCATION PROGRAM.......... coDE oF
BUSTNESS CONDUCT
&
ETH|CS....
CODE CODE...... 3) COMPLTANCE 4l RELATED PARTY TRANSACnONS........ Procedures....... '^\ Policies and Procedures....... rd, (b) Conflict of Interest... 5) FAM|LY, COMMERCIAL AND CONTRASTUAL RELAT!ONS..... 6) ALTERNATTVE DTSPUTE RESOLUTION..... 2l
DTSSEMINAT|ON OF
WlrH
c.
ATTENDANCE. 1) SCHEDULE OF MEET|NGS..... 2l DETATLS OF ATTENDANCE OF D|RECTORS....... 3) SEPARATE MEETING OF NON-EXECUTIVE D1RECrORS......."...... 4l ACCESS TO rNFORMATION..........
BOARD MEETINGS &
6) D.
CHANGES lN EXISTING
PO11C1ES".............
MATTERS 1) REMUNERATTON PROCESS 2l REMUNERATTON POLICY AND STRUSTURE FOR D|RECIORS.............. 3) AGGREGATE REMUNERATION 4l sTocK RTGHTS, OPTIONS AND WARRANTS............ 5) REMUNERATTON OF MANAGEMENT
REMUNERATION
BOARD
COMM!rrEES..........
1) NUMBER OF MEMBERS, FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES.. 2l CoMMITTEE MEMBERS.......... 3) CHANGES lN COMMITTEE MEM8ERS.............. 4I WORK DONE AND ISSUES ABERESSED............ s) CoMMTTTEE PROGRAM..........
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RtsK MANAGEMENT
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G.
SYSTEM..
STATEMENT ON EFFECTIVENESS OF RISK MANAGEMENT
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(a) Role, Scope and Internal Audit Function. (b) Appointment/Removal of Internal Auditor. (c) Reporting Relationship with the Audit Committee.............. (d) Resignation, Re-assignment and Reasons.......... (e) Progress against Plans, lssues, Findings and
Trends............... Audit Control Policies and Procedures....... Mechanisms and Safeguards............... Examination
(f) (e)
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BOARD MATTERS r.)
Board of Directors
(a) Composition
of the Board
Complete the table with information on the Board of Directors:
Helen Y. Dee
Milagros V. Reyes
NED
ED
N.A.*
N.A.T
Arturo B. MaulionNo Relation Arturo B. Maulion-
March
May 19, 2015
19,
2002 Eoh
May 19,2015
ED
N.A.*
Arturo B. MaulionNo Relation
Nicasio l. Alcantara
ID
N.A.*
Arturo B. MaulionNo Relation
Yvonne S. Yuchengco
MedelT. Nera
Albert
S. Yuchengco
Reynaldo B. Vea
Ernestine Carmen Jo D.
NED
NED
N.A.*
N.A.*
NED
N.A.T
NED
N.A.*
th IU
Villareal-Fernando
N.A.'i
Arturo B. MaulionNo Relation Arturo B. Maulion-
12 years
14 years
Annual
2000
Meetine
No Relation Perry Y. Uy
s-19-2015 Annual Meetins 5-19-2016
Sept.
May 19, 2015
26,
01, 1995
7 years
Meetine
2007
August
5-19-2016 Annual
May 19,20t61 5 years
5-19-2016 Annual
14 years
Meetins
July 25, 2007
May 19,2016
5-19-2015
7 years
May
May 19,2015
Annual Meeting 5-19-2016 Annual Meeting
4 years
10
No Relation
2077
Arturo B. Maulion-
June
No Relation
1996
Arturo B. Maulion-
May
No Relation
2010
Arturo B. Maulion-
May
No Relation
2012
May 19, 2015
May L9,20L6
Meetine s-19-2016
18 years
5 years
Annual
ZU'
10,
5-19-2016 Annual
Meetine May 19, 20751 4 years
5-19-2016 Annual
3 years
Meetine
*None of the Directors is nomlnee ofany prlnclpal
(b) Provide a brief summary of the corporate governance policy that the board of directors has adopted. Please emphasize the policy/ies relative to the treatment of all shareholders, respect for the rights of minority shareholders and ofother stakeholders, disclosure duties, and board responsibilities.
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The Board of Directors believe that good corporate governance is a necessary component ot sound strategic --business .management-and, pursuant to such belie6adopted corporate governance policies that ensure the equitable treatment of all stakeholders. These policies are stated intheCompany's Revised Manualon Corporate Governance (the "Manual") duly submitted to the Commission on February 28, 2o7! as well as in the Code of Ethics the Company adopted in 2010. (Please refer to Company's website: www.seafrontresources.com.ph)
Boa
rd R espo
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bililies
it is stated that the Board is primarily responsible for the governance of the Corporation" setting the policies for the accomplishment of the corporate objectives, it shall provide an independent check on Management. lt is the Board's responsibility to foster the long-term success of the Corporation and secure its sustained competitiveness and profitability in a manner consistent with its corporate Under the Manual,
Corollary
to
objectives and the best interest of its stockholders. The Board should formulate the Corporation's vision, mission, strategic objectives, policies and procedures that shall guide its activities, including the means to effectively
monitor Management's performance. Treatment of Shareholders The Board shall respect the rights of the stockholders as provided for in the Corporation Code, namely their: voting rights, power inspection, right to information, right to dividends, appraisal right, and adoption of grievance procedure. Disclosure Duties The Company shall provide timely, accurate, consistent, complete and fair disclosure of material information to enable investors to make informed and orderly market decisions. Material information refers to anything that could potentially affect the Company's share price including earning results, acquisition and disposal of assets, changes in the composition of the Board, related party transactions, shareholdings of directors, and changes to ownership. Other information that shall always be disclosed includes remuneration (including stock options), corporate strategy, and off-balance sheet transactions. Commitments to principal stakeholders The following commitments to principal stakeholders were lifted from the Company's Code of Ethics: Customers
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To create, develop, and sustain fair and long-lasting relationships with our customers. To understand our customers' business objectives and appreciate their unique needs in order to respond to them in a timely, effective, and satisfactory manner. To deliver high-quality products and services in accordance with agreed specifications and expectations"
Employees
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To develop and maintain a safe, healthy, challenging, rewarding, participative, and fair working environment for all our people.
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To utilize the futl talents and expertise of our people through effective selection, mentoring,
and
development.
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To offer career opportunities to qualified employees regardless of gender, belief, ethnic or regional origin, and physical condition.
Shareholders
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To make business decisions whose overriding objective is to increase long-term shareholder value.
To maximize returns on investment by maintaining efficient and productive operations and
using
resources judiciously.
Suppliers
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To create, develop and sustain mutually-beneficial and long-term relationships with our suppliers.
To engage suppliers who will promote efficiency and quality to the benefit of all parties. To work only with those suppliers whose principles, policies, and practices are compatible with our own.
The CommunitY, Nation, and SocietY
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participate To contribute positively to the growth and progress of communities where we operate and to in the efforts for national development. To operate in a manner that will support sustainability of the environment and natural resources.
How often does the Board review and approve the vision and mission?
The Board reviews its vision and mission statements as needed. (Please refer to Company's website: www.seafro ntreso u rces. co m. Ph ) {d) Directorship in Other ComPanies
(i)
Directorship in the Company's Groupi
ldentify, as and if applicable, the members of the company's Board director in other companies within its Group:
(ii)
of Directors who hold the office of
Directorship in Other Listed Companies
ldentify, as and if applicable, the members of the company's Board of Directors who are also directors of publicly-listed companies outside of its Group:
Helen Y. Dee
ED-Chairperson NED-Chairperson
Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation House of Investments, lnc.
National Reinsurance Corporation of the Philippines
NED-Chairperson
Phil. Long Distance Telephone Company
NED
Corporation lpeople, lnc.
NED
PetroEnergv Resources Corporation
NED-Chairperson
Philodrill Corporation
lndependent Director
PetroEnergy Resources Corporation
ED
lpeople, lnc. National Reinsurance Corporation of the
NED
EEI
Nicasio l. Alcantara Milagros V. Reyes Yvonne
S.
Yuchengco
NED
NED
Philippines PetroEnergy Resou rces Corporation Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation Reynaldo B. Vea
N.A.
MedelT. Nera
House of lnvestments, lnc.
National Reinsurance Corporation of the
Philippines Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation
t
ED
NED-Advisor ED-President & CEO
sr
ID NED
The Group is composed of the parent, subsidiaries, associates and joint ventures of the company.
(iii) Relationship within the Company and its
Group
,
provide details, as and if applicable, of any relation among the members of the Board of Directors, which links them to significant shareholders in the company and/or in its group:
Chairman
Ms. Helen Y. Dee; Ms. Yvonne S. Yuchengco and Mr. Albert S. Yuchengco are siblings and are children of Ambassador Alfonso T.
Officer
Yuchengco.
Pan Malayan Management lnvestment,
Alfonso
Yvonne S. Yuchengco
lnc.
and Ambassador
T. Yuchengco is the and Chief Executive
(iv) Has the company set a limit on the number of board seats in other companies (publicly listed, ordinary and companies with secondary license) that an individual director or CEO may hold simultaneously? In particular,
is the limit of five board seats in other publicly listed companies imposed and observed? lf yes, briefly describe other guidelines:
(c) Shareholding in the Company
Complete the following table on the members of the company's Board of Directors who directly and indirectly own shares in the company:
2|
Chairman and CEO assume the role of Chairman of the Board of Directors and CEO? lf no, describe the checks and balances laid down to ensure that the Board gets the benefit of independent views.
(a) Do different persons
v.'J-/ rdenTiil- tfre
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Ms. Helen Y. Dee Ms. Milagros V. Reyes
(b)
Roles, Accountabilities and Deliverables
Define and clarify the roles, accountabilities and deliverables of the Chairman and CEo'
The Chairman of the Board shall preside at all
meetings of the Board of Directors and perform such other functions incident to his office or are properly required of him by the said Board of Directors.
The President shall be the
Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation; he meetings of shall preside stockholders and shall have general
at all
supervision
of the affairs of the sign all stock
Corporation; shall
certificates and upon approval by the Board of Directors; all contracts and
in behalf of the Corporation; shall make reports to the Directors and Stockholders; and shall
other instruments
perform all such other duties as are incident to his office or are properly required of him by the Board of Directors.
Accountabilities
The Chairman is accountable to the Accountable to the Board of Directors stockholders of Seafront Resources and stockholders for the effective Corporation for the company's success and tability to enhance shareholders value.
monitoring of the Company's business.
Board
Provide the Board with status reports of
Meetings that are scheduled and establish
the Company during Board Meetings and to the stockholders through
The Chairman shall hold Regular programs
that will improve Corporate to sustain company's
Governance Policies
disclosures with the
PSE
and the
SEC.
success.
Explain how the board of directors plans for the succession of the CEO/Managing Director/President and the top key management positions? The Board is still in the process of adopting a succession plan. 4)
Other Executive, Non-Executive and Independent Directors Does the company have a policy of ensuring diversity of experience and background of directors in the board? Please
explain.
yes. The Company's Exe cutive, N o n -Exe
Revised
cutive,
a
nd
Manual In
on Corporate
dep en de
nt
Governance contains specific provision regarding quatifications of
D i rectors.
Does it ensure that at least one non-executive director has an experience in the sector or industry the company belongs to? Please explain. There is no specific requirement that a non-executive director hos an experience in the industry the Company belongs to, but directors are required to have business experience and practical understanding of the business of the
Corporotion.
Define and clarify the roles, accountabilities and deliverables of the Executive, Non-Executive and Independent Directors:
An Executive Director is the one who is also the head of a department or unit of the Corporation or
A
Non-Executive Director
is a Director who is not the head of a department or unit of the Corporation
performs any work related to its operation.
nor performs any work related to its operations.
Particularly, the Executive Director is in charge of (1) the design, development,
challenge constructively and contribute to the
and implementation of
development
procedures that will guide and direct the Company
performance
strategic objectives, plans, policies, and according
to
principles of
governance;
and
(2t
establishment of control mechanisms to ensure the Compa ny's day-to-day operations are monitored
consistently
and
His or her roles are to{1)
of
the Company's strategic plans; (2) scrutinize the
management
in
of
meeting
The lndependent Director: (1) bring an objective, outside perspective on the ComPany's strategy and/or control measures; (2) contributes skills and expertise that maY not be available within the Company; (3) ensure objective
policies on hiring
and
promotions in the ComPanY;
and (a) act as the balancing
element between the directors and senior management.
agreed goals
and objectives; (3) ascertain hat financial controls and risk management systems
are robust and effective;
and (4)
determine
appropriate levels of
remuneration
of
Executive Directors, play key roles in the
effectively.
appointment,
removal,
replacement, or crafting of succession plan of senior management. Accountable to the stockholders of the Company'
Accountabilities
lmplementation
of
Company's strategic plans
to attain long success
and
term
consistent profitability increase shareholders value.
to
Establishment
of
control
measures that will ensure the Company's operations
are
in
accordance with
Establish policies and that allow new
procedures
and independent ideas for the improvement of the Company.
good governance practice.
provide the company's definition of "independence" and describe the company's compliance to the definition.
An independent director shatt hold no interests or relationships with the Company that may hinder his/her independence from the Corporation or Management which would interfere with the exercise of independent iudgment in carrying out the responsibitities of a directar. To ensure compliance with the definition, nominees for independent directors accomplish and submit a Nominotion Acceptance Form (NAF) prior to their election as such. The NAF provides a list of guolificotions for regular directorship and for independent directorship. Does the company have a term limit of five consecutive years for independent directors? lf after two years, the company wishes to bring back an independent director who had served for five years, does it limit the term for no more than four
additionalyears? Please explain.
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The Compony observes the term limitation for its Independent Directors, including the two-year cooling aff period ofter serving five consecutive years as suclt. After serving os independent Director for ten years, he ar she is perpetually barred prior to from being elected as such" These are stated in the Nomination Acceptance Forms accomplished by the directors
their election.
s)
Changes in the Board of Directors (Executive, Non-Executive and lndependent Direetors)
(a) Resignation/DeathlRemoval Indicate any changes in the composition of the Board of Directors that happened during the period:
(b) SelectionlAppointment,
Re-election, Disqualification, Removal, Reinstatement and Suspension
Describe the procedures for the selection/appointment, re-election, disqualification, removal, reinstatement and suspension of the members of the Board of Directors. Provide details of the processes adopted (including the frequency of election) and the criteria employed in each procedure: ++if
(i)
Executive Directors
(ii) Non-Executive Directors
(iii) Independent Directors
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All Nomination shall be submitted
to and received at the
principal office of the Company addressed to the attention of the Corporate
Secretary. The Nomination Committee prior to the Stockholders' Meeting is conducting all Nomination of Directors; The Nomination Committee shall prepare a Final List of Candidates for the election
or qualification of the BOD is specified in Seafront's Revised Corporate Governance The criteria
Manual, Page
"Qualification
6. Section 4.4 of Directors".
Additional qualifications mandated
by the
SEC
as
are
deemed incorporated into the
Manual and are
observed
accordingly.
during the Stockholders' Meeting.
(i) Executive Directors
The Board, through recommendation of
the the will
(ii) Non-Executive Directors
Nomination Committee
(iii) Independent Directors
approved the re-appointment of the Director. I
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(ii) Non-Executive Directors
(iii) lndependent Directors
(i) Executive Directors -- (ii) Non-Executive
Directors
Manual, Page "Qua lification
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Section 4.4
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1:,1:.;1
specified in the Seafront's Revised Manual of Corporate Governance specified in Page 6 Section 4.5.1
"Permanent Disqualification of
The Board, through recommendation of
The criteria for
the the
Nomii?tion Committee will
Direetors".
specified in the Seafront's Revised Manual of Corporate Governance specified in Page 6 Section 4.5.2
temporary
disqualification of the BOD are specified in Seafront's Revised Corporate Governance Manual,
approve the temporary disqualification of a director, Page 6. (iii) Independent Directors
5.
of Directors"
tr+.llir;i.'ffiir',iiiii ii: l .rr, ii.'. f ,":1. ; ::::i;iitffl:..' rii$;,:".';r The criteria for permanent The Board, through the the disqualification of the BOD are recommendation of Nomination Committee will specified in Seafront's Revised approve the permanent Corporate Governance Manual, Page 6. Section 4.5.1 disqualifie ation of a director, ,
(i) Executive Directors
or qualification of the BOD is specified in Seafront's Revised Corporate Governance
The criteria
Section
4.5.2
"Temporary Disqualification of Directors"
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The Board, through recommendation of
Executive Directors
(ii) Non-Executive Directors
{iii} lndependent Directors
the the Nomination Committee will approve the removal of a director, specified in the Seafront's Revised Manual of Corporate Governance specified in Page 5 Section 4.5"1.
The criteria for
temPorary
disqualification of the BOD are specified in Seafront's Revised Corporate Governance Manual,
Page 5.
Section
4.5.L.
"Permanent Disqualification of Directors"
"Permanent Disqualification of Directors" Section 4.5.t.2 (a.b.c.)
(ii) Non-Executive Directors
The Board through the The criteria for the Rethe instatement of a Director are recommendation of Nomination Committee will specified in Seafront's Revised
(iii) lndependent Directors
approve the Re-instatement director
(i)
Executive Directors
of
a
Corporate Governance Manual,
Page 5.
Section
4.4
"Qualification of Director"
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itiit
(i) Executive Directors
The Board through the The criteria for the Rethe instatement of a Director are recommendation of
{ii) Non-Executive Directors
Nomination Committee
will
Suspension of a approve director , specified in Seafront's Corporate Governance Manual
the
(iii) Independent Directors
6 Section 4.5.2 "Temporary Disqualification"
page
specified in Seafront's Revised Corporate Governance Manual,
Page 5.
Section
4.5.2
"Temporary Qualification of Director"
Voting Result of the last Annual General Meeting ",#tl!!!i:!':l;iii:E:#:
99,637,617 or 6t.L27%
Milagros V. Reyes
99,637,5t7 or 5t.t27%
Perry Y. Uy
99,637,6L7 or 61.L27%
Albert S. Yuchengco
99,637,6L7 or 61.t27%
Yvonne
6)
iijtirii+1.,:j,ffi'i'l.. ;:'''#
Helen Y. Dee
S.
Yuchengco
99,637,6L7 or 6L.L27%
Nicasio l. Alcantara
99,637,6L7 or 6!.t27%
Reynaldo B. Vea
99,637,617 or 6L.t27%
MedelT. Nera
99,637,6t7 or 6L.L27%
Ernestine Carmen Jo D. Villareal-Fernando
99,637,6t7 or 67.127%
Orientation and Education Program
(a)
Disclose details of the company's orientation program for new directors, if any.
New directors are oriented to the Company's business through morc detailed prcsentotions during the new dircctors' Jirst Board meeting attendonce. The Company's business activities ond proiects ore presented in such o .-wdy thot new directors would be able to get somsense of whotthe Compony is dnd how it operates.
LL
(bi
past State any in-house training and external courses attended by Directors and Senior Management2 for the three (3) years:
Helen Y. Dee
12 November 2015 05 September 2015
Risks, Opportunities, Assessments and
Management Inc.
Corporate Governance
22March20L4
Milagros V. Reyes
12 November 20L6 05 September 2015
SGV SGV
& Co. & Co.
Risks, Opportunities, Assessments and
Corporate Governance
22March20t4
Management Inc. SGV & Co. SGV
& Co.
Risks, Opportunities, Assessments and
Yvonne
S.
Yuchengco
12 November 2016 05 September 2015 22 March20t4
Corporate Governance
Management lnc. SGV & Co. Risks, Opportunities, Assessments and Management Inc.
SGV & CO.
Perry Y. Uy
12 November 2015
Corporate Governance
MedelT. Nera
12 November 2076
Corporate Governance
Reynaldo B. Vea
12 November 2016
Corporate Governance
Ernestine Carmen Jo D. Villareal-Fernando
12 November 20L6
Corporate Governance
Risks, Opportunities, Assessments
and Management lnc. Risks, Opportunities, Assessments and Management Inc. Risks, Opportunities, Assessments and
Management lnc. Risks, Opportunities, Assessments
Nicasio l. Alcantara
09 December 20!6
Corporate Governance
and
Management lnc. Sarnuel V. Torres
(c)
22 November 2016
Corporate Governance
SEC-PSE Corporate Governance
Forum
Continuing education programs for directors: programs and seminars and roundtables attended during the year.
Helen Y. Dee
12 November 2016
Corporate Governance
Risks, Opportunities, Assessments and Management Inc.
12 November 2Ot6
Corporate Governance
Risks, Opportunities, Assessments and
Milagros V. Reyes
12 November 2At6
Corporate Governance
Risks, Opportunities, Assessments and Management Inc.
Corporate Governance Corporate Governance
Risks, Opportunities, Assessments and
Yvonne
S.
Yuchengco
Perry Y. Uy
12 November 2016
Management lnc.
Management lnc. Risks, Opportunities, Assessments and Management Inc.
MedelT. Nera
12 November 20!6
Reynaldo B. Vea
12 November 2016
Corporate Governance
Risks, Opportunities, Assessments and Management Inc.
Ernestine Carmen Jo D. Villareal-Fernandc
12 November 2016
Corporate Governance
Risks, Opportunities, Assessments and
Corporatj.
Risks, Opportunities, Assessments and
Governance
Management lnc.
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Nicasio l.-Alcdntdra
09 December 2016
.
Management lnc.
Senior Management refers to the CEO and other persons having authority and responsibility for planning, directing and eontrolling the activities of the company.
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B.
CODE OF BUSINESS CONDUCT
1)
Discuss briefly
&
ETHICS
the company's policies on the following business conduct or ethics affecting directors,
senior
management and employees:
{a)
Conflict of lnterest
or apparent conflict of interest between private interests, including private interest of family members and close personal associates and friends, and the interests of the Company unless prior approval has been obtained from the appropriate approving authorities as prescribed by Company policies'
1. Directors, officers, and employees must avoid any actual
Any actual or apparent conflict of interest and any material transaction that could reasonably be expected to give rise to a conflict of interest must be immediately disclosed to the Head of Corporate and Legal Affairs. contribution of corporate funds or other corporate assets, directly or indirectly to, or in support of, any political party, candidate for public office, or any organization directly involved in partisan politieal activities is prohibited. The employees' right to support political
2. Any
candidates of their choice is allowed provided no partisan political activity will be done while performing official duties or while acting on behalf of the Company in any capacity. Any employee who may wish to pursue public office may be allowed to do so for as long as there would be no actual or apparent conflict of interest and all political activities related to this are done on personal time.
3. Employees must avoid any relationship, influence, or activity that might impair - or even appear to impair - their ability to make objective and fair decisions while performing their jobs. These situations may include employment with a competitor or potential competitor while employed by the Company; acceptance of gifts, payment or services from those seeking to do business with the Company; placement of business with a firm owned or controlled by the employee and his/her family or in which the employee has a financial interest; ownership of , ar substantial interest in, a company that is a competitor or a supplier; and acting as a consultant to a customer or supplier. 4. All business decisions and actions shall be for the Company's best interest and shall not be motivated by any personal consideration or be based on personal relationships that may interfere with the exercise of prudent and independent judgment.
in the Company shall not offer, pay, promise, or authorize payment directly or indirectly or give items of value to any other employee, officer, or director of the Company to obtain advantage or business for any company or person who may be related to the person who gave the favor.
5. Anyone
of company property, information, or position, or opportunities arising gain specifically acquiring an interest in any entity or activity personal from these for contrary to Company interests shail constitute conflict of interest. Directors, officers, and employees who may intend to use company assets for purposes not solely for the benefit of the Company must obtain prior approval from approving authorities duly designated by te Company policies. 1. Seafront shall not participate in, or be associated with, any agreements or transactions with competitors that illegally limit or restrict competition, misrepresent competitors or their products, or improperly obtain confidential information and/or trade secrets of competitors'
6. Taking advantage
(b)
Conduct of Business and Fair Dealings
shall be - no manipulation,. abusej privileged information,..-c_g_lcealment or misrepresentation of faets to gain undue advintage over customers, competitors, suppliers, or service providers.
2. T!,e1e-
3. professionalism, reasonable judgment, and prudence shall characterize customers, competitors, business associates, consultaq!s, suppliers and Se
all dealings with
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of gifts Receipt from third parties
{c}
Seafront employees must avoid any relationship, influence, or activity that might impair - or even appear to impair - their ability to make objective and fair decisions while performing
jobs. These situations may include employment with a competitor or potential competitor while employed by the Company; acceptance of gifts, payment or services from those seeking to do business with the Company; placement of business with a firm owned or controlled by the employee and his/her family or in which the employee has a financial interest; ownership of, or substantial interest in, a company that is a competitor or a supplier; and acting as a consultant to a customer or supplier. 1. Compliance with the law is the minimum essential condition to the conduct of our business. All transactions and personal behaviors must conform with all applicable laws, rutes, and their
(d) Compliance with Laws & Regulations
regulations including prohibitions on insider trading. 2. Under no circumstances shall full compliance with all legal requirements be compromised. Business demands or market pressures shall not be used as reasons for circumventing the law or for outright violation of rules and regulations.
Respect for Trade Secrets/Use of Nonpublic lnformation
(e)
3. No officer or employee of the company shall accept.or give any form of bribe, facilitation payment, kickback, or any other type of improper payment to any pafi for any reason. Seafront's employees, officers and directors must maintain the confidentiality of confidential information entrusted to them by the Company or other companies, including suppliers and customers, except when disclosure is authorized by contract or legally mandated. Confidential information refers to any non-public information which, if disclosed to its customers, business associates, any other parties with whom the Company relates, or the general public, may erode the company's competitive advantage. Unauthorized disclosure of any confidential
information is prohibited.
{f) Use of
Company Funds, Assets and
lnformation
1.
Seafront's intellectual property such as trademarks, patents, copyrights, brand names, software, trade secrets, and any other proprietary materials are valuable company assets and shall be protected at alltimes.
2. All Company resources including company time, supplies, software and hardware shall be used judiciously and only for legitimate business purposes. 3. Company assets shall be protected from theft, damage, neglect, carelessness, misuse, and loss.
of these rules shall be subject to appropriate administrative penalties and any employee, officer, or director found culpable may be further subjected to legal action to the full extent of the law. All Seafront's personnel policies are updated and always in accordance with all Employment and Labor Laws of the proper jurisdiction. 4. Violations
{e} Employment Labor Laws
& &
Policies
(h) Disciplinary
(i)
Whistle Blower
Disciplinary actions include "warnings" to "termination of emplOyment", depending on the incidents and after observance of due process in each case under the Company's Policies. The Management of Seafront shall protect the whistleblowers or those who report any violation of the provisions of the Code of Ethics from any form of retaliation from those who are accused or other parties, provided the reported violation is properly substantiated by facts or verifiable
U)
Conflict Resolution
The Company Grievance Committee or Human Resource Department is responsible for the amicable resolution or settlement of conflicts between the Company, stockholders and
action
evidence.
emplovees.
2l
Has
code of ethics or conduct been disseminated to all directors, senior management and employees? the ' a.dD-.-
{rrt
Yes.
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3)
Discuss how the company implements and monitors compliance with the code of ethics or conduct. The Company's department heods and unit or section supervisors qre responsible for enforcing the provisions of the code of ethics or conduct. The office of the Corporote ond Legot Affairs, under the guidonce of the Compliance Officer shott be overall responsible for the odministration and monitoring of complionce of this Code.
4l
Related Party Tra nsactions
(a) Policies and Procedures Describe the company's policies and procedures for the review, approval or ratification, monitoring and recording of retated party transactions between and among the company and its parent, joint ventures, subsidiaries, associates, affiliates, substantial stockholders, officers and directors, including their spouses, children and
dependent siblings and parents and of interlocking director relationships of members of the Board.
(1) Parent Company 2) Joint Ventures
4) Entities Under Common Contrsl While there are currently no such transactions,
(5) Substantial Stockholders Officers i ncludi ng spouselchi dre n/si bl ingslpa re nts Directors i ncludi ng s pouse/chi ld renlsi bl i n gslpa re nts I
the Company adheres to the policy of "armslength" dealings.
8) Interlocking director relationship of Board of Directors
(b) Conflict of Interest
(i)
Directors/Officers and 5% or more Shareholders fdentify any actual or probable conflict of interest to which directors/officers/5% or more shareholders may be involved.
Name of Director/s
None
Name of Officer/s
None None
Name of Significant Shareholders
(ii)
Mechanism Describe the mechanism laid down to detect, determine and resolve any possible conflict of interest between the company and/or its group and their directors, officers and significant shareholders.
The Head of Corporate and Legal Affairs and the Compliance Officer is responsible for resolving possible conflicts of interest between the Company/group, directors, officers, significant
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Family, Commercial and Contractual Relations
s)
contractual or business nature that exists between they are known to the company: that extent the or more), to
(a) Indicate, if applicable, any relation of a family,t commercial, the holders of significant equity
(b)
Indicate,
15%
if applicable, any relation of a commercial,
contractual or business nature
that
exists between the
holders of significant equity (5% or more) and the company:
{c)
Indicate any shareholder agreements that may impact on the control, ownership and strategic direction of the company:
Alternative Dispute Resolution
6)
Describe the alternative dispute resolution system adopted by the company for the last three (3) years in amicably settling conflicts or differences between the corporation and its stockholders, and the corporation and third parties, i
ncluding regulatory authorities.
& Third Parties
Corporation & Regulatory Authorities
The Head of Corporate and Legal Affairs and the Compliance Officer is responsible for resolving possible disputes of Corporation & Stockholders; Corporation & Third Parties and Corporation & Regulatory Authorities' There have been no known disputes for the last three years.
c.
BOARD MEETINGS & ATTENDANCE
1)
Are Board of Directors' meetings scheduled before or at the beginning of the year? Board meetings are normdlly scheduled prior to the start of the succeeding yeor. These are adiusted os needed prior to each of the scheduled meetings.
3
Family relationship up to the fourth civil degree either by consanguinity or affinity.
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2l
Attendance
of
Chairman
Member Member Member Member Member Member Independent lndependent
Directors
Helen Y. Dee Milagros V. Reyes Yvonne
S.
Yuchengco
MedelT. Nera Reynaldo B. Vea
Albert
S.
Yuchengco
Perry Y. Uy Nicasio l. Alcantara
Ernestine Carmen
Jo
D.
Mav 19,2016 May 19, 20L6
6
6
L0a%
6
6
Mav 19, 2015 May 19, 2016
6
5
tag% 8333%
6
6
LA0%
May 19, 2016 May 19, 2016
6
6
t00%
6
5
May 19, 2016 May 19, 2015 May 19, 2016
o
3
83.33% s0%
6
6
L00%
6
5
83.33%
Villareal-Fernando
3)
yes, Do non-executive directors have a separate meeting during the year without the presence of any executive? lf how manYtimes? None.
4)
ls
the minimum quorum requirement for Board decisions set at two-thirds of board members? Please explain'
No. The Conpdny follows the minimum requirements set by the C.orporotion Code ond that of the SEC.
5)
Access to Information
(a)
How many days in advance are board papersa for board of directors meetings provided to the board? Copies ofthe Agendo lor the meetinq dre normally sent
(b)
at
least 7 to 70 ddys dheod oJthe scheduled meeting.
Do board members have independent access to Management and the Corporate Secretary?
fes,
(c)
preparinB State the policy of the role of the company secretary. Does such role include assisting the Chairman in statutory any relevant regarding updated the board agenda, facilitating training of directors, keeping directors and regulatory changes, etc.?
@rpomte Secretdry is responsible for the sqlekeeping dnd presevdtion of the integw of the minutes d the meetings of the Boord ds well ds the other officiol documents, records ond other information essentiol to the conduct ol his duties ond responsibilities to the Corporotion' The
Other duties lnclude the foltowing:
7.
tnlorm the membe! of the Boord of the dgenda of the meetings ond ensure thdtthe members hdve before them occutote inJormation that will enable them to orrive dt dn intelligent decisions on ndtte6
-
3.
thdt requi re thei r a P Ptovo l; He seyes ds an adviser of'the Bodrd, and dssist the Board in making business iudqment in goo*|aith ond in the petormance of their responsibilities and obligdtions; Workfdi y ond obiectively with \ootd, Mdnogement, ond stockholders;
a
Board papers consist of complete and adequate information about the matters to be taken in the board meeting. forecasts lnformation includes the background or explanation on matters brought before the Board, disclosures, budgets, and internalfinancial documents.
t7
4. 5. 6.
Ensures thot ott Board procedures, rules and regulations are strictly followed by the members; Ensures complionce with the rules ond regulations of the government bodies such as SEC and PSE; Sends out memoranda to directors should there be ony significant statutory ond regulatory changes.
(d) ls the company secretary trained
in legal, accountancy or company secretarial practices?
Please explain should
the answer be in the negative. Yes.
(e)
Committee Procedures Disclose whether there is a procedure that Directors can avail of to enable them to get information necessary to be able
to prepare in advance for the meetings of different committees: rrro
Yes
l-l
Agenda are given in advance review and preparation.
6)
to the Committee
members for their
External Advice
lndicate whether or not a procedure exists whereby directors can receive external advice and, if so, provide details:
The Company's Directors may request for the external advice, request will be coursed through the Chairman of the Board.
7l
Company Director may request for the external advice as may be necessary. Such requests must state the purpose and cost ofthe external advice.
A
Change/s in existing policies
tndicate, if applicable, any change/s introduced by the Board of Directors (during its most recent term) on existing policies that may have an effect on the business of the company and the reason/s for the change:
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D.
REMUNERATION MATTERS
1)
Remuneration Process Disclose the process used for determining the remuneration of the CEO and the four (4) most highly eompensated management officers:
(1) Fixed remuneration (2) Variable remuneration
(3) Per diem allowance
(5) Stock Options and
The CEO's Fixed Remuneration is determined by the Board of Directors and recommended by the Compensation and Remuneration Committee.
other financial instruments
The Fixed Remuneration of the top 4 highest paid management officers are based on their performance appraisals and are appraised by the CEO and Management.
{6) Others (specify)
2l
Remuneration Policy and Structure for Executive and Non-Executive Direetors Diselose the company's policy on remuneration and the structure of its compensation package. Explain how the compensation of Executive and Non-Executive Directors is calculated.
Do stockholders have the opportunity to approve the decision on total remuneration (fees, allowances, benefits-inkind and other emoluments) of board of directors? Provide details for the last three (3) years.
total remuneration of the Board of Directors and Officers is disclosed in the Company's Definitive 20-lS submitted to all stockholders of record and who approve and ratify all acts and resolutions of the Board during the Annual Stockholders, Meetings. YES,
3)
May 19, 20t6 May 26,2AL5 May 15,2O1,4
AggregateRemuneration Complete the following table on the aggregate remuneration accrued during the most recent year:
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(e)
1) 2l 3)
Stock Options and/or other financial instruments
Advances
None
None
None
Credit granted
None
None
None
Pension Plan/s Contributions
None
None
None
Pension Plans, Obligations incurred
None
None
None
Life Insurance Premium
None
None
None
(f)
HospitalizationPlan
None
None
None
(e) (h)
Car Plan
None
None
None
Others (Specify)
None
None
None
(d) (e)
Stock Rights, Options and Warrants
4)
(a)
Board of Directors
Complete the following table, on the members of the company's Board of Directors who own or are entitled to stock rights, options or warrants over the company's shares:
(b)
Amendments of Incentive Programs Indicate any amendments and discontinuation of any incentive programs introduced, including the criteria used in the creation of the program. Disclose whether these are subject to approval during the Annual Stockholders' Meeting:
5) -
Remuneration of Management
ldentify the five (5) members of management who are not at the same time executive directors and indicate the total rem uneration received d uring th e fi na ncial yea r:
Not Applicable - since Seafront is managed by PetroEnergy Resources Corporation
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E.
BOARD COMMITTEES
1)
Number of Members, Functions and Responsibilities
provide details on the number
of
members
of
each committee,
its functions, key responsibilities and the
power/authority delegated to it by the Board:
Executive
N.A"
N.A.
N.A.
N"A.
2
1
Yes
Audit
To act as an To assist the Board in oversight operating financial committee to of
To recommend external
oversee financial reporting,
reporting, internal external
auditor,
control,
internal audit
disclosure
audit, compliance
activities
with
lead
regulatory reouirements, etc.
Nomination
z
1
None*
To accept/ To act as an Pre-screen, disqualify electoral body shortlist nominees for nominations main with purpose of Director and for Directors, mgt senior senior evaluating
prospective
positions
management positions
Board members, senior officers of Companv Remuneration
2
1
None"
To act as policy
To
making body on remuneration of Directors, senior
formal, transparent
establish
policies
To
recommend compensation on
packages of
officers
remuneration of
Directors, senior officers
To oversee the system of limits,
To oversee develop
Directors, senior officers
Others (specify)Risk
2
1
Management
None*
authority
Company's
to management to
mgt program.
delegated ensure
and
the risk
To implement the Company's overall risk management program.
syslems are effective, etc. * - While these committees do not have separate charters, their composition, functions, key responsibilities and powers are stated in the Company's Revised Manual on Corporate Governance.
2l
Committee Members {a}
Executive Committee
2t
3)
Audit Committee
Disclose the profile or qualifications of the Audit Committee members.
Mr. Nicasio l, Alcantaro, 74, Filipino, is formerly the Chairman of Petron Corporation, presently Choirman of the Board of Directors of Conat Corporation. He is o member of the Board of Directors of various companies such os: Alsons lnsurance Brokers Corp", Alsons Aquaculture Corporation; Alsons Corporation, Alsons Dev. & lnv't. Corp., Alsons Land Corporotion; Lima Land, lnc., C. Alcantara & Sons, Inc., Philodrill Corporation, BDO Private Bank, Site Group lnternotional Ltd., lndophil Resources NL, Atsing power Holdings, Inc., Southern Philippines Power Corp., Western Mindonao Power Corporation and Conal Holdings Corporation. and CEO of Mapua lnstitute of Technology since January 2000; President of Science, Malayan Colleges Laguna, lnc. He is the Chairman of Philippine Science High School Foundation, tnc. He is also a member of the Boord of Trustees of Yuchengco Center, De Lo Salle tJniversity ond Member of the (NRCP)' Board of Directors of phitippine-American Educotional Foundation, Nationo! Research Council of the Philippines phitippine Associotion of Colleges and tJniversities (PACIJ), Phitippine Futbright Association, tndustrial Research Foundation, Fil'
Dr, Reynoldo B. Vea, 65, Filipino, is the President Maloyan Higlt Scltoo!
of
Swedish M o ritim e Fou n dation, I nc, 67, Filipino, is the President and CEO of House of lnvestments, lnc. He is the Chairman of Fjrst Molayan Finonce, First Malayan Rental, Greyhounds Security and tnvestigation Agency, Hexogon Lounge, Southwestern Cement Corporotion. He is also the President of RCBC Realty Corporation, Honda Cars Kalookan ond Xamdu Motors' He is also a member of the Board of Directors of Rizat Commercial Banking Corporation, EEt Corporotion, iPeople, lnc., People eSerue Corp., EEt Realty, lnc., Blackhounds Security, Hi-Esai Pharmaceuticals, lnc., Molayan Colleges Laguna, lnc., Londev Corporation, Inc. He Sino Motors, lnvestment Monagers, tnc., YGC Corporote Services, tnc., RCBC Forex ond Manila Memorial Pork Cemetery,
Mr, Medel T. Nera, Leasing
ond
is olso an lndependent Director of National Reinsurance Corporation of the Philippines. Describe the Audit Committee's responsibility relotive to the external auditor. responsibte for the selection of the external ouditor to be contracted to conduct the review of the the Company so that the external auditor may express an opinion on whether the Company's financial accordance with Phitippine Finonciol Reporting Standards. The Audit Committee is also statements were prepared results of the oudit conducted by the externa! ouditor, to be submitted to the Board of Directors of the review the responsible
The Audit Committee financial stotements
is
of
in
for
for opproval ond submission to government regulatory agencies.
Nomination Committee
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(b)
Remuneration Committee
Chairman (NED)
Member {NED) Member {lD}
(c)
Others (Specify)
May 19, 2015 Ernestine Carmen Jo D. VillarealFernando
-
May 19, 2015
Risk Management Committee
Provide the same information on all other committees constituted by the Board of Directors:
May 19,2015
Nicasio l. Alcantara
May 19, 2016
Member (NED) Member (NED)
4l
Yvonne
May 19, 2016
S. Yuche
Changes in Committee Members
Indicate any changes in committee membership that occurred during the year and the reason for the changes:
N,A.
N.A.
Audit Nomination
NONE
N.A.
NONE
N.A.
Remuneration
NONE
N.A
Others (specify)- Risk Management
NONE
N.A
Executive
5)
Work Done and lssues Addressed Describe the work done by each committee and the significant issues addressed during the year.
The Audit Com meets quarterly
to
review/
monitor the effectiveness/ adequacy of lnternal Control system + work plans. Pre-screens/shortlists all candidates nominated Director/Officers and ensure all their qualifications are in accordance with Corp. Gov. Manual and regulatory requirements. flrre Committee did not convene during the year
as
Others (specify) Risk
Ensured adequacy
of
internal strong control measures, compliance with all regulatory requirements
control systems, added
Certified that elected Board members and officers possessed qualifications required and stated in the Coroorate Governance Manual.
The Committee did not convene during the year.
Management
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Committee Program
6)
provide a list of programs that each committee plans to undertake to address relevant issues in the improvement or enforcement of effective governance for the coming year.
(1) Timely completion of scheduled work plans; and (2) implement appropriate controlq/stems
Adopt an Enterprise Risk Management System and
Others (specify)
Absence
of risk management
Risk Charter
F.
RISK MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
1)
Disclose the following:
(a)
Overall risk management philosophy of the company;
The Company's overall risk management philosophy is because preventing /osses and minimize the impact of losses when it occurs.
it is able to
develop appropriate strotegies
for
Accordingly, the Compony detegated said task to the Risk Management Committee which is composed of at least three (3) members of the Boord of Directors who shatl possess adequate knowledge ond expertise in dealing with Corporotion's risk exposu re. The said risk management committee shatt be responsible for assessing ond managing the various risks facing the Company white the Board ensures thot a system is in place; that the key risks are identified and transparent; that the system is robust, independent and futty atigned with the overall strategy; ond that the Company develops and supports a true risk management culture.
(b)
A statement that the directors have reviewed the effectiveness of the risk management system and commenting on the adequacy thereof;
The Company is still in the process of developing and odopting o risk monogement system.
(c)
Period covered by the review; A1
January 2015 to 37 December 2016.
(d) How often the risk management Once in ploce,
'
the
system is reviewed and the directors' criteria for assessing its effectiveness;
risk monagement system
will be reviewed as needed.
The Board's criteria for assessing the effectiveness of the system witl be based on the following: (7) Tolerote - if the company connot mitigate said risk, then the sqme may be tolerated, (2) Treot - if said risk can be reduced in o sensible way by identifying mitigating actions, then the seme will be implemented. (3) Transfer - if said risk con be tronsferred io onothei organizotion. (4) ferffi'tndte:7f-n;ia risk cannot be mitigated, then the course of actioniftbe doiiE is ta cancel soid project to avoid risk" Correlatively, the Company will assess risk on o scale of 7 to 4 with regard to the
tikelihood of risk materialization, and on a scale of 1to 3 with regard to their consequential impoct. Risks associated with business opportunities witt be assessed on a cose-by-case bosis. The Compony shall not engage in any undertaking that will ieopardize shareholder value.
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(e)
Where no review was conducted during the year, an explanation why not.
The Company is still in the process of developing ond adopting a risk msnqgement system.
2I
Risk Policy
(a)
Cornpany
Give a general description of the company's risk management policy, setting out and assessing the risk/s covered by the system (ranked according to priority), along with the objective behind the policy for each kind of risk: Once adopted, the Company's risk management policy will cover the following"
1. Project Risk
Risks arising company.
from a particular project of the
To gauge the efficiency of the company in implementing and finishing a particular project. This is part of good governance and management.
2. Investment Risk 3. Financial Risk
4. Operational and Compliance Risk 5. Strategic Risk
Risks arising
from various investment the
company undertakes Risks arising from various financial instruments comprising cash and cash equivalents, financial assets, account payables, expenses and the like
To gauge the management's appetite for investment within its industrv or outside of it. To fund the company's operations and capital
expenditures.
Internal/day-to-day risks
the company is Said risks are generally
To ensure that the management actions are
experiencing.
actua lly im plemented and effective.
External risks/exposures of the company. These
To gauge how the company will respond to
risks are usually beyond the control
of
the
these type of risk.
company.
(b) Group
Give a general description of the Group's risk management policy, setting out and assessing the risk/s covered by the system (ranked according to priority), along with the objective behind the policy for each kind of risk:
(c)
MinorityShareholders Indicate the principal risk of the exercise of controlling shareholders' voting power.
No risk as to the voting power of the controlling stockholders because the Company respects the minority shareholders' appraisal rights and pre-emptive rights.
3)
ControlSystem Set Up
(a)
Company Briefly describe the control systems sglJp to assess, manage and control the main issue/s faced by.the coTgany: The Company is being managed by PetroEnergy Resources Corporotion (PERC); hence the Compony adopts control systems followed by PERC.
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(b) Group
company: Briefly describe the control systems set up to assess, manage and control the main issue/s faced by the The Compony is
systems
(c)
being monoged by petroEnergy
followed by
Resources Corporation (PERC); hence the Company adopts
control
PERC.
Committee
ldentify the committee or any other body of corporate governance in charge of laying down and supervising these control mechanisms, and give details of its functions:
Audit processes shall be
in
accordance with the Internal
Perform oversight functions reports
of
on
internal/external audit
Auditine Standards
Risk management
Risk Management Committee
must be
sYstems
monitored/
Will adopt mitigating measures for risks events
to
minimize losses from
occurrences.
INTERNAL AUDIT AND CONTROL
G.
1)
Internal Control System Disclose the following information pertaining to the internal control system of the company:
(a)
Explain how the internal controlsystem is defined
forthe company;
at leost three (3) The Company,s intemal control system is delegoted to the Audit Committee, which is composed ol coordindtes commiftee soid others, Among oudit experience. members of the Bodrd of Directors with oppropriate oJ the work non-oudit determines ond it evaludtes regubtions; rules ond lows, monitos ond fdcilitotes comptiance
pe odicolly the non-audit fees poid thereto; morcover' it estdblishes and identifies the of the internol duditor to enoble him to prcperty fun his duties ond responsibilities, frce firom
extemal ouditor and rcview
repofting line
Audit intetfercnce by outside pafties. ln order to help the Audit Committee peform the dbove functions, the lntemal Audit to the the results reports ond intenol audit (Ht) conducts rcgutorly lnc. Oroip ol Uoise of tnvestments Committee.
(b)
whether they A statement that the directors have reviewed the effectiveness of the internal control system and consider them effective and adequate;
d welt-defined internol control system ond procedures os such, all the compdny's intemal oudit efiorts, For thk concerns ore monrtoted on d regulor basis to ensure timely execution of necessory intervention
The Company hds
purpose, the House
-
the lntemat Auditor deagoted by the Audit Committee, regularly rcport their findinq| qnd reammendations orc discussed with Monagement lor oppropriate
of lnvestments tnc.,
findings to the Audit:committee. A action. Manogement's compliance ore then reported in the next Audit committee meeting.
(c)
Period covered by the
review: January 01,
2015 to December 31, 2016
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(d) How often internal
controls are reviewed and the directors' criteria for assessing the effectiveness of the internal
controlsystem; by House of The Company,s internal controls are regularly reviewed through the conduct of regulor internal audit measured are lnvestments tnc. (Hl). Review is conducted at least once o year or whenever necessqry. Effectiveness Pradice Professional the through established parameters. Hl conducts its audit bosed on Internotional Standords for of tnternatAuditing.
(e)
Where no review was conducted during the year, an explanation why not'
Not appticable os the some is reviewed once a year or when deemed necessary by the Baard,
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lnternalAudit
(a) Role, Scope and lnternalAudit
Function
Give a general description of the role, scope of internal audit work and other details of the internal auditfunction.
Results of lnternal To conduct regular lA has oversight lnternal Audit Group Internal Audit Audit are reported of House internal audits on the duties over financial Functions are of to the Audit lnvestments Inc. Committee and are Company using reporting, risk outsourced management, internal lnternational headed by communicated to Standards for the control, external audit Management for Mr. Allan G. Galang all of activities Professional Practice proper action. departments, of lA subsidiaries of the Company (b)
Do the appointment and/or removal of the lnternal Auditor or the accounting /auditing firm or corporation to which the internal audit function is outsourced require the approval of the audit committee?
yes, the appointment/removat of an internal auditor needs the approval concurrence of the Board of Directors. (c)
of the Audit Committee with the
Discuss the internal auditor's reporting relationship with the audit committee. Does the internal auditor have direct and unfettered access to the board of directors and the audit committee and to all records,
properties and person nel?
Committee and has direct access to the Board and the Audit Committee. Access to documents are provided to the lnternol Auditor upon request. The
(d)
lnternal Auditor reports
to the Audit
Resignation, Re-assignment and Reasons
Disclose any resignation/s or re-assignment of the internal audit staff (including those employed by the thirdparty auditing firm) and the reason /sf or them.
*E
Co.p.ny has no records/oecurrence of any resignations and/or reassignments of any of its internal audit staff.
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(e) Progress
against Plans, lssues, Findings and Examination Trends
State the internal audit's progress against plans, significant issues, significant findings and examination trends.
Audit Plans for the succeeding year are presented to the Audit Committee for approval during the last Audit Committee Meeting of the present year. . The progress of GIA's plans is regularly presented to the Audit
Committee meetings.
tor
review/approval during
the quarterly
Committee
All material issues are reported to the Audit Committee in the quarterly meetings for their informbtion and appropriate disposition.
All material findings are reported to the Audit Committee in the quarterly meetings for their information and appropriate disposition.
All examination trends and non-compliance of recommendations
by
Auditees are reported to the Audit Committee in the quarterly meetings for their informition and appropriate disposition.
[The relationship omong progress, plans, issues and findings should be viewed as on internal control review cycle which involves the following step-by-step activities:
1)
Preparation of an audit plan inclusive of a timeline and milestones;
Planning involves the establishment of risk-based plans to be able to determine the priorities for the internal audit activities. In this phase, the lnternal Auditor identifies and evaluates the risks to design the appropriate
audit procedures in validating the organization's existing controls and risk mitigation procedures, as represented by Management. Timelines are also discussed with Management to determine the period for the conduct of field work.
2)
Conduct of exomination based on the plan;
During the Execution process the lnternal Auditor shall gather, identify, analyze, and evaluate sufficient evidential matters to validate the effectiveness of the controls and procedures designed by Management. The procedures will include, but not limited to the following: o o O
o
Review of available policies and procedures and other related documents; Observation of the process execution; Inspection and validation of supporting documents; and Inquiry and verification with the appropriate employee or officer.
Company's business processes and transactions, the internal Auditor shall employ acceptable sampling techniques in the selection of data needed to evaluate such processes and transactions. The review is not intended to detect fraud and/or irregularities. However, certain fraudulent transactions or irregularities may be discovered during the review. Any fraudulent transaction or irregularity shall be included in the final report.
In reviewing the
3)
Evoluotion of the progress in the implementotion of the plan;
As part of the Reporting process, the lnternal Auditor will provide timely feedback on the status of the audit,
-
5 u
"lssues" are compliance matters that arise from adopting different interpretations. "Findings" are those with concrete basis under the company's policies and rules. 28
4)
Documentation of issues and findings as a result of the examination;
Upon completion of the fieldwork, the Internal Auditor will discuss with Management initial findings and observations to obtain comments as well as provide any clarifications on said findings and observations. Thereafter, the Internal Auditor shall issue a formal report incorporating the formal response by Management.
5)
Determinotion of the pervosive issues and findings ("examination trends") based on single year result a
nd/o r yea r-to-y
eo
r
re s u
lts;
Part of the internal process is to perform a Follow-up Review on the status of the previous audit's recommendations. The review is performed to assess the timeliness of the execution of the implementation plans committed by Management. The foltow-up review is normally performed six (6) months after the issuance of the audit report or after the implementation date committed by Management.
6)
Conduct
of the foregoing
procedures on
o
regulor basis.l
The Internal Audit is conduct regularly based on the lnternal Audit Plan for the succeeding year presented to the Audit Committee during the last Audit Committee meeting for the current year.
(f)
Audit Control Policies and Procedures
Disclose all internal audit controls, policies and procedures that have been established by the company and the result of an assessment as to whether the established controls, policies and procedures have been implemented under the column "lmplementation."
All internal audit controls, policies, procedures that were approved by the Management/Board must be documented and signed by authorized signatories and cascaded to concerned employees for compliance.
The Internal Auditor regularly monitors the implementation status of all previous audit
reports/recommendations. Results of the followthrough should be reported to the Audit Committee and communicated to Management for proper implementation if found not fully implemented.
(e)
IMPLEMENTED- For all approved new policies on internal audit controls, the Internal Auditor handled documentation, cascading of such to concerned
employees {i.e. employee accountability for governance, risk management, controls), and constant monitoring. IMPLEMENTED- The Internal Auditor regularly presents to the Audit Committee status reports on compliance/effectiveness of all approved internal control policies and recommendations to strengthen
control measures found ineffective. These likewise communicated
to
are
Management for proper
Mechanism and Safeguards
State the mechanism established by the company to safeguard the independence of the auditors, financial analysts, investment banks and rating agencies (example, restrictions on trading in the company's shares and imposition of internal approval procedures for these transactions, limitation on the non-audit services that an external auditor may provide to the company):
The "leDmpanfs*Revised
-Reports----of
financial
on Corporate analysts are mainly based on the Company's Governance and the Audit Committee Charter publicly available data, Manual
clearly define the scope of authority and access to
information of both internal and external
auditors in
the
such as disclosures
to
PSE
and SEC and those found
in the Company's own website. The Company does not influence or
Investment' banks ma,i#y
base their reports from documents submitted by the Company. These are normally verifiable from
other sources such as dise losures and other documents submitted to PSE and SEC. includins the
Reports of rating agencies are mainly based on the
Company's publicly available data, such as disclosures to PSE and SEC and those found in the Company's own website. The Company does not influence or 29
pertorrna
of
hei
The functions. appointment of both internal and external
auditors require the
endorsement of the Audit Committee. Any nonaudit engagement needs Audit Committee
endorsement.
interfere with
reports, unless these reports are based on inaccurate data. In such cases, efforts are made correct any
to inaccuracy
and
corrections are requested as are appropriate.
Company's own website.
The Company does not
influence
or
interfere
with reports, unless these
interfere
with
reports,
unless these reports are based on inaccurate data. In such cases, efforts are
case,
made to correct any inaccuracy and
corrections are requested as are appropriate.
corrections are requested as are appropriate.
are based on inaccurate
data, in which
The
Manual and the Charter will be referred to in case of any perceived violation of independence.
(h) State the officers (preferably the Chairman and the CEO) who will have to attest to the company's full compliance with the SEC Code of Corporate Governance. Such confirmation must state that all directors, officers and employees of the company have been given proper instruction on their respective duties as mandated by the Code and that internal mechanisms are in place to ensure that compliance. - The Chairman, the CEO, and the Compliance Officer.
H. ROLE OF STAKEHOLDERS a.
Disclose the company's policy and activities relative to the following:
o
Customers' welfare
o
o Supplier/contractor selection practice
r
To create, develop, and sustain fair and long-lasting relationships with customers.
To understand customers' business objectives and appreciate their unique needs in order to respond to them in a timely, effective, and
Company would have customers in the future.
satisfactory manner. To deliver high-quality products and services in accordance with agreed soecifications a nd exoectations. To create, develop and sustain
The
relationships with suppliers,
suppliers. Long-term
mutually-beneficial and long-term
o To
engage suppliers who will promote efficiency and quality to
r
None. The Company has no at the moment, but will observe these policies in case the customers
the benefit of all parties.
To work only with those suppliers
whose principles, policies,
Company normally solicits quotations from at least three relationships
with good suppliers are maintained, particula
rly with those that the
Company experienced good valueadded services.
and
practices are compatible with the
Environmentally friendly value-chain
Companv's own. To operate in a manner that will support sustainability of the environment and natural resources.
To contribute positively to the growth and progress of communities where we
Community interaction
Anti-corruption programmes and
operate and to participate in the efforts for national development. Code of Business Conduct & Ethics
b.
riq.[!1_**_
None.
Reinforce integrity
as a
Company
Core Value
procedures? Safeguarding creditors'
None.
Code
of Business Conduct & Ethics
Transparency and equal treatment of -' ' all Company staheholders -.'
*
Does the cornpany have a separate corporate responsibility (CR) report/section or sustainability report/section? The Company hqs no seporate corporate responsibility report/section.
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c.
Performance-enhancing mechanisms for employee participation.
i.
What are the company's policy for its employees' safety, health, and welfare? The Company adopted PetroEnergy Resources Corporation's policy relative to its employee's safety, health and welfare. Seafrant Resources Corporation is managed by PetroEnergy Resources Corporotion ond hos na employees of its own at the moment.
il.
Show data relating to health, safety and welfare of its employees.
Seofront Resources Corporation is monaged by PetroEnergy Resources Corporotion and hos no employees of its own now. 1il.
State the company's training and development programmes for its employees. Show the data.
Seafront Resources Corporation
is
managed by PetroEnergy Resources Corporation
and
has
no
employees
of
its
own atthe moment. tv.
State the company's reward/compensation policy that accounts for the performance of the company beyond short-term fi nancial measures Seafront Resources Corporation is monaged by PetroEnergy Resources Corporqtion and has no employees of its own atthe moment.
d.
What are the company's procedures for handling complaints by employees concerning illegal (including corruption) and unethical behavior? Explain how employees are protected from retaliation.
Any illegal or unethical behovior should be reported to Head of Corporate and Legal Services who shall in turn immediately inform the Compliance Officer and the Compony's President. Thereafter, on investigation will be conducted and the said employee will have qn oppartunity to exploin his side.
Seafront Resources Corporation is managed by PetroEnergy Resources Corporotion and has no employees of its own at the moment. t.
DISCLOSURE AN D TRANSPARENCY
a.
Ownership Structure (a) Holding 5% shareholding or more
Pan Malayan Management and Investment Co., Inc.
30,469,858 shares
Alsons Consolidated Res., lnc.
t5,444,gLt shares
cBc r/A-5cA#0010
L4,L78,625 shares
cBc r/A-scA#oo11
-10,2A4,L20 shares
Majority of the shares are owned and eontrolled bv the Yuch Majority of the shares are owned by the Alcantara group of companies. Trust Accounts with CBC as Trustee. The Corporate acts of CBC are carried out bv its BOD and Mana Trust Accounts with CBc-ai*Trustee. The Corporate acts of CBC are carried out by its BOD and Mana
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Y. Uv - Treasurer Atty. Samuel V. Torres-
Attv. Arlan P. Profeta
b.
Does the Annual Report disclose
the following:
Key risks
Yes
Corporate objectives
Yes
Financial performance ind icators
Yes
Non-financial performance indicators
Yes
Dividend policy
Yes
Details of whistle-blowing poliry
Yes
Biographical details (at least age, qualifications, date of first appointment, relevant experience, and any other rectorships of listed com pa nies) of directors/commissioners
Yes
Training and/or continuing education programme attended by each director/commissioner
Yes
Number of board of directors/commissioners meetings held during the year
Yes
Attendance details of each director/commlssioner in respect of meetings held
Yes
Details of remuneration of the CEO and each member of the board of directors/commissioners
Yes
di
Should the Annual Report not disclose any of the above, please indicate the reason for the non-disclosure.
c.
External Auditor's fee
d.
Medium of Com munication List down the mode/s of communication that the company is using for disseminating information.
1. 2. 3. 4. e.
Disclosures with the Securities and Exchange Commission and Philippine Stock Exchange, lnc. Company Web site Messengerial Publication using newspapers of general circulation
Date of release of audited financial repErt:
April 74,2077.
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f
.
Company Website:
www.seaf rontresources.com. ph Does the company have a website disclosing up-to-date information about the following? Business operations
Yes
Financial statements/reports (current and prior years)
Yes
Materials provided in briefings to analysts and media
Yes
reholding structu re
Yes
Group corporate structu re
Yes
Downloadable annual report
Yes
Notice of AGM and/or EGM
Yes
Sha
company's constitution (company's by-laws, memorandum and articles of
Yes
association)
Should any of the foregoing information be not disclosed, please indicate the reason thereto.
g.
Disclosure of RPT Related party relationship exists when one party has the ability to control, directly, or indirectly through one or more intermediaries, the other party or exercise significant influence over the other party in making financial and operating decisions. Such relationship also exists between and/or among entities, which are under common control with the reporting enterprises and its key management personnel, directors, or its shareholders. In considering each related party relationship, attention is directed to the substance of the relationship, and not merely the legal form.
The Company in its regular conduct of business has entered into the following transactions with retated parties consisting of reimbursement of expenses and management and accounting services agreements,
The Company's statements of financial position include the following amounts resulting from transactions with related parties:
20t6 Nature of transaction
Amount/ Outstanding Volume Balance
Terms
Conditions
Affiliate:
PERC
Reimbursements PtL,327 F-
Noninterest bearing, payable in 30
days
Unsecured
Accounting
HEDC
Services
267,857 25,000 P279,L84
-do-
-do-
Terms
Conditions
P25,000
20L5 Nature of transaction
Amount/ Outstanding Volume Balance
Reimbursements
Pr,$47 P3,836
Affiliate: PERC
-
HEDC
Accounting
Services
267,857 75,000 P277,504
Noninterest bearing, payable in 30
-do-
days
Unsecured
-
- do -
878,836
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As of December 3t, 2OLG and 2015 the Company has Lt.33% investment in HEDC amounting to p134.35 million and P100.05 million, respectively, of which, subscription payable amounted to P12.35 million. The Company also holds
investment in
PERC as
of December 3L,2AL6 and 2015.
Terms and conditions of transactions with related parties Outstanding balances at year-end are unsecured, interest-free and settlement occurs in cash. There have been no guarantees provided or received for any related party receivables or payables. These mainly consist of advances and reimbursement of expenses. The Company has not recognized any impairment on amounts due from affiliated companies for the years ended December 3t,2OL6 and 2015. This assessment is undertaken each financial year through a review of the financial position of the related party and the market in which the related party operates.
When RPTs are involved, what processes are in place to address them in the manner that will safeguard the interest of the company and in particular of its minority shareholders and other stakeholders? Related Party transactions, should there be ony, ore done on an arms-length basis and are properly disclosed Aud ited
F i no n ci o
J.
RIGHTS OF STOCKHOLDERS
1)
Right to participate effectively in and vote in Annual/Special Stockholders' Meetings
(a)
in
the
I State m e nts.
Quorum Give details on the quorum required to convene the Annual/Special Stockholders' Meeting as set forth in its Bylaws. Majority or more than 50% of the outstanding shares entitled to vote, unless a greater majority is required under the Corporation Code and
(b)
System Used to Approve Corporate Acts Explain the system used to approve corporate acts.
Majority votes of the Board of Directors and the stockholders during the meeting by ,,VIVA
VOCE,,.
Corporate acts are presented to stockholders during the ASM Board of Directors Meeting and Regular Annual Stockholders' Meeting presented to stockholders during ASM for ratification, if there are no obiection rate aets are approved.
(c)
Stockholders' Rights List any Stockholders' Rights concerning Annual/Special Stockholders' Meeting that differ from those laid down in
the Corporation Code.
None. Under the Company's By-Laws, all Stockholders' Rights concerning Annual/Special Stockholders' Meeting are in accordance with the Corporation
Code.
--
Dividends
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(d) Stockholders' L.
State,
Pa
rtici pation
if any, the measures adopted to promote stockholder participation in the Annua/special
Stockholders,
including the. procedure on how stockholders and other parties interested may communicate directly with the Chairman of the Board, individual directors or board committees" Include in the discussion the steps the Board has taken to solicit and understand the views or *'. rio.il;il;;r ; ;.ti;;;";;l;.r for puttings forward M.e.eti.n8,
proposals at stockholders'
'
meetings.
Stockholders are free
to
ask questions
Stockholders queries are alwayi addressed
Stockholders
Stockholders question are prioritized.
2.
may ask for
clarification
State the company policy of asking shareholders to actively participate in corporate decisions regarding:
a. b. c. 3.
'
Amendments to the company's constitution. 2/3 votes of the stockholders is required for ratification Authorization of additional shares - 2/3 votes of the stockholders is required for ratification Transfer of all or substantially all assets, which in effect results in the sale of the company 2/3 votes of the stockholders is required for ratification
Does the company observe a minimum of 2! business days for giving out of notices to the AGM where items to be resolved by shareholders are taken up? No. The Company observes the at least 7i-business doy requirement of the SEC in sending out notices.
Date of sending out notices:
a.
April 75,2076. Date of the Annual/Special Stockholders' Meeting;
b.
May 79,2076
4.
State, if any, questions and answers during the Annual/Special Stockholders' Meeting. No questions were raised during the Annual Stockholders' Meeting.
5.
Result of Annual/Special Stockholders' Meeting's Resolutions
Approval of the Minutes of the Meeting of
99,637,617 or 6t.t27%
Approvalof Management Report and the
99,637,6t7 or 5Lj27%
Audited Financial Statements of 2015 Confirmation and Ratification of all acts,
99,637,617 ar 6L.t27%
contracts and investments made and
entered into by Management andfor
,
Board of Directors of the Company during the oeriod 25 Mav 2015 to 19 Mav 2015 e
I
etti
ii
n-6f
D
i
re ctoiS- f or
20II6-20L7
Appointment of SGV & Co. as external auditors of the Companv for 2016
99,637,6t7 or 61,#7% 99,637,617 or 6L.727%
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6.
Date of publishing
of the result of the votes taken during the most recent AGM for all resolutions:
(e) Modifications State, if any, the modifications made in the Annual/Special Stockholders' Meeting regulations during the most recent year and the reason for such modification:
(f)
Stockholders'Attendance
(i)
Detaits of Attendance in the Annual/Special Stockholders' Meeting Held:
Directors: Ms. Helen Y. Dee
May 19, 20L6
2.L25%
59.0A2%
Mr. MedelT. Nera Ms.Yvonne S. Yuchengco Ms. Milagros V. Reyes (Pres.) Mr. Perry Y. Uy (Treasurer) Mr. Nicasio l. Alcantara
Atty. Ernestine D. VillarealFernando
Other Officers: Atty. SamuelV. Torres (Corporate Secretary) Atty. Arlan P. Profeta (Asst. Corporate Sec.
Does the company appoint an independent party (inspectors)
(i i)
to count and/or validate the votes at the
ASM/SSMs? As a generol rule, no, however, if voting is conducted via secret bollot, then the Stock Transfer Agent, who are normally in attendance, will validate and record the attendanee and the result of the ballot voting.
(iii)
Do
the company's common shares carry one vote for one share?
Yes.
lf not, disclose and give reasons for any divergence to this standard. Where the company has more than one class of shares, describe the voting rights attached to eaeh class of shares. NA
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te)
Proxy Voting Policies State the policies followed by the company regarding proxy voting in the Annual/Special Stockholders' Meeting.
Execution and acceptance of proxies
The proxy form must be dated, signed, and designates a person/s as proxy.
Notarization NOT required. Submission of Proxy
Must be filed with Corp. Sec. not later than 10 days prior to the date of the ASM. Several proxies are allowed.
(h)
Validity of Proxy
Valid only for the meeting intended for
Proxies executed abroad
Duly authenticated by the Philippine Embassy or Consular Office
Invalidated Proxy
Office of the Corp. Sec. is in charge of lnvalidated Proxy.
Validation of Proxy
Office of the Corp. Sec. is in charge of Validation of Proxy.
Violation of Proxy
Office of the Corp. Sec. is in charge of violation of Proxy.
Sending of Notices State the company's policies and procedure on the sending of notices of Annual/Special Stockholders' Meeting.
A written or printed notice of every regular or special meeting of the stockholders shall be sent at least 1-5 business days before the date of each meeting.
(i)
a written or printed notice of such meetings by mail, prepaid post to the last known office address of each stockholder as shown in the Company's stock transfer books at least 15 davs before the date of such meetins. The President/Corp, Sec. shall send
Definitive Information Statements and Management Report The Company through mail and messengerial services provides for all stockholders as of reeord date who are entitled to receive the Definitive lnformation. April 15, 20!6 24 business days before the annual
-
stockholders' meeting
- 24 business days before the annual stockholders' meeting April L5, 20t6
Hard copies of the Definitive Information Statements were distributed.
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(j)
Does the Notice of Annual/Special Stockholders' Meeting include the following:
Each resolution
to be taken up deals with only one item.
Yes
Profiles of directors {at least age, qualification, date of first appointment, experience, and directorships in other listed companies) nominated for election/re-election.
Yes
The auditors to be appointed or re-appointed.
Yes
An explanation of the dividend policy, if any dividend is to be declared.
N.A.
The arnount payable for final dividends.
N.A.
Documents required for proxy vote.
Yes
Should any of the foregoing information be not disclosed, please indicate the reason thereto. The Cornpany has not declared dividends.
2l
Treatment of Minority Stockholders
(a)
State the company's policies with respect to the treatment of minority stockholders.
Minority stockholders are treated equally and entitled to the same rights as majority stockholders, as stated under the Code of the Phils.
(b)
This policy is implemented consistently in the interest of fairness and good Corporate Governance.
Do minority stockholders have a right to nominate candidates for board of directors? Yes.
K. 1)
I
NVESTORS RELATIONS PROGRAM
Discuss the company's external and internal communications policies and how frequently they are reviewed. Disclose
who reviews and approves major company announcements. ldentify the committee with this responsibility, if it
has
been assigned to a committee. External communications ore mainly handled through the Company website and official press releoses through Odisy with the PSE. Major company announcements are reviewed ond approved by the President. lnternal communications o re d one th rou g h e mai I s/m e mo ra n da/a n no u nce me nts. 2l
Describe the company's investor relations program including its communications strategy to promote effective communication with its stockholders, other stakeholders and the public in general. Disclose the contact details (e.g. telephone, fax and email) of the officer responsible for investor relations.
To keep public investors well informed at alltimes. Transparency and fairness in all its dealings with any party.
{3) Modes of Communications (4) Investors Relations Officer
Company website, disclosures to SEC,
Atty. Arlan P. Profeta
PSE,
etc.
-
Assistant Compliance Officer Ms. Shirley E. Belarmino - Stock Transfer and Investor Relations Officer Tel. No.: (02l'637-29t7 / Fax No. (02) 634-6066
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3)
what are the company's rules and procedures governing the acquisition of corporate control in the capital markets, and extraordinary transactions such as mergers,ind satel of ,rurirniiaiportions of corporate assets? company consisten.tly to principles of transparency, fairness, -obiectivity when handling such motters (Through ' -J Company's disclosures-o!^h::: to pSE and SEC). Name of the independent party the board of directors of the company appointed to evaluate the fairness of the
transaction price.
Th1 com,nany. shalt
an independent audit of the company's financiat statements is conducted by an ,en:ur:,tha,t exterlal auditor selected by the company's Audit committee to mointain transporency of information onJiiia, oy
regulatory requirements aimed
at protecting investor interests
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY INTTIATIVES
Discuss any initiative undertaken or proposed to be undertaken by the company.
SRC's Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
f;cuses on
enhancing education
with petroEnergy Resources (PERC) to conduct a comprehensive
SRC collaborates Corporation
Select Primary Public SchoolTeachers in: Balete, Tarlac City
o o
Lourdes, Tarlac City
Teachers'Training Program for public school teachers. The Program is conducted in partnership with the Department of Education (DepEd) and the Malayan Colleges Laguna (MCL). lts' main goal is to promote multi-sectoral strategy to train teachers and improve their skills in classroom management.
The Program's theme "Empowering Teachers as Lifelong Learners" is anchored on the belief that training the trainers will result effective tool to cultivate the quality of education. The Program starts with a training needs anafysis and initial profiling among the target beneficiaries. Based
on the profiling results, a S-year program will be designed to address training and content deliver:y, values formation, and teaching proficiency in Science, Math, and English. SRC
starled participating in the said initiative in
with the
Program installment
in
Tarlac
201G
City,
particularly in Balete and Lourdes Elementary Schools.
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M. BOARD, DIRECTOR, COMMITTEE AND CEO APPRAISAL the process followed and criteria used in assessing the annual performance of the board and its committees, !i19lo1e individual director, and the CEO/president.
Meeting attendance,
Frequency of
ef@ meetings,
Meeting attendance, contributions
Individual Directors
attendance,
to
company
advancement Assessment by Board
N.
Execution
of
Company business
plans,
profitabil
INTERNAL BREACHES AND SANCTIONS Discuss the internal policies on sanctions imposed for any violation or breach of the corporate governance manual involving directors, officers, management and employees
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L ?
b
Pursuant to the requirement of the Securities and Exchange Commission, this Annual Corporate Governance Report issigned on behalf of the registrant by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the City of pasig on May
Jl-;o;;.
SIGNATURES
ERNESTI
N JO D. VILLAREAT-FERNANDO
NICASIO I. ATCANTARA
Director
Independent Director
- ,//
6/^k,K SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN
to before me this
fvfay
NAME
fi-,
2077, affiant(s) exhibiting to me their TlN, as follows: TIN
HELEN Y. DEE
101-562-982
MILAGROS V. REYES NICASIO I. ALCANTARA
to0-73?-775 tos-252-527
ERNESTINE CARMEN JO D. VILLAREAL.FERNANDO
119-871-285 133-734-89s
SAMUEL V. TORRES
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