From left: Kerty Anne Francine A. Ybañez, Paralegal (AEV); Frances Katrina C. Arsua, Corporate Governance & Legal Operations Manager / Assistant Corporate Secretary (AP); Atty. Jessa Mary Ann Cedeño-Buyco, VP, Head of Corporate Governance (UBP); Atty. Cyril G. Arnesto, SVP, Regulatory Compliance Head (UBP); Atty. Ma. Clarisse S. Osteria, Assistant Vice President for Governance & Compliance (AP); Atty. Mailene de la Torre, VP, Governance & Compliance (AEV); Atty. Sammy Dave A. Santos, Senior Associate General Counsel—Governance & Compliance (AEV)
All three of the Aboitiz Group’s publicly listed companies received Four Golden Arrows at the ACGS Golden Arrow Awards 2025. This is the first time in the Group’s history that Aboitiz Equity Ventures (AEV), Aboitiz Power Corporation (AboitizPower), and Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank) have simultaneously earned Four Golden Arrows, affirming the Philippines’ first techglomerate’s strong commitment to corporate governance excellence.
The Golden Arrow Awards, presented by the Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD) in partnership with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), honor publicly listed companies that demonstrate exemplary governance practices. The distinction, ranging from one to five arrows, represents increasing levels of governance maturity and excellence.
This latest achievement adds to the Group’s record of award-winning business practices, marked by integrity, transparency, and accountability.
“Good governance is the foundation of everything we do,” Aboitiz Group President and CEO Sabin Aboitiz said. “To achieve the Four Golden Arrow distinction simultaneously across our core listed companies marks a historic validation of our culture and our people.”
This year’s Golden Arrows honors are based on the updated ASEAN Corporate Governance Scorecard (ACGS), which measures management and governance against more rigorous criteria. This revision significantly broadens the focus to include sustainability, resilience, and enhanced board accountability, bringing the region’s standards into direct alignment with global best practices.
AEV, the Group’s portfolio manager, distinguished itself this year for its robust performance in board responsibility, disclosure, and stakeholder engagement. This reflects a governance culture that is proactive, transparent, and fully aligned with the Group’s long-term growth strategy.
A consistent honoree in the Golden Arrow Awards, the Aboitiz Group continues to set benchmarks in governance excellence by demonstrating how purpose, innovation, and accountability work together to strengthen the country’s investment climate and institutional resilience.
