The SM Group has been honored with 24 awards from Corporate Governance Asia, a Hong Kong-based publication that recognizes excellence in corporate governance, sustainability, investor relations, and leadership across Asia. The awards were presented during the 16th Asian Excellence Awards, held under the theme 'Reshaping Asian Leadership in a Changing Global Economic Landscape and Climate Change.'
SM Investments Leads with Eight Awards
Parent company SM Investments Corp. received eight awards, including the Sustainable Asia Award, Asia's Best CSR, Best Corporate Communications, and Best Investor Relations. Frederic C. DyBuncio, president and CEO of SM Investments Corp., was named Asia's Best CEO (Investor Relations). Executive Vice Presidents Erwin G. Pato and Franklin C. Gomez shared the Asia's Best CFO (Investor Relations) award, while Timothy Daniels received the Best Investor Relations Professional award.
Recognition Amid Economic and Climate Challenges
The awards were announced as companies across Asia continue to navigate economic volatility, geopolitical uncertainty, and growing climate-related risks. DyBuncio expressed gratitude, stating, 'We are honored to receive this recognition from Corporate Governance Asia. Governance and sustainability remain embedded in how we operate, helping strengthen resilience, support disciplined decision-making, and enable long-term value creation for our various stakeholders.'
Other SM Group Entities Recognized
BDO Unibank, part of the SM Group, received nine awards, while SM Prime Holdings earned seven. Corporate Governance Asia is a Hong Kong-based publication that covers corporate governance, sustainability, investor relations, and boardroom leadership across Asia.
