In a stricter regulatory environment, organizations value a skilled compliance officer. There is a growing demand for compliance officers which is now mandated in the Revised Corporation Code of the Philippines that took effect on February 23, 2019. In a separate code of corporate governance for PLCs (section 1.6), the Securities and Exchange Commission advocates that compliance officers must have a rank of senior vice president in an organization. Build your career with the growing demand for skilled compliance officers!
This program is SEC-accredited.
You got hit with controversy and find yourself and your organization thrust into the battleground of information warfare. You and your organization are being attacked with misinformation, disinformation & negative publicity! Your entire family and your organization's reputation are at stake!
What do you do?
Learn the best practices to deal with the issues effectively.
Enroll in this training and be ready at all times!
The existence of enormous amounts of discrepancies in PPE account balances of government agencies has become a perennial issue and caused the non-establishment of the accuracy of the PPE balances presented in the financial statements.
This two-session program aims to provide ALL attendees the knowhow of proper implementation of guidelines and procedures for the one-time "big-time" opportunity to de-recognize non-existing/ missing PPEs and/ or to clean up discrepancies or unreconciled balances in your organization's PPE accounts.
This is applicable to all branches of government such as the executive, legislative and the judiciary and including GOCCs, GFIs, LGUs, water districts, government hospitals, state and local universities and colleges.
Equip yourself on how to deal fairly and squarely with tax authorities by knowing the following:
- Taxpayers' rights and how to use it to defend yourself
- BIR's assessment process and bases of assessment
- Common mistakes and pitfalls of taxpayers
- Administrative, judicial, procedural, and substantive remedies
to tax problems
- Updated Supreme Court and CTA rulings on latest tax issues
- New Ease of Paying Taxes Act
Attend this comprehensive online program and confidently manage your tax challenges!
The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Model International Sale Contract is a time-saving tool for traders, business people and lawyers involved in important import/ export- and sales transactions. Succinct and practical, they are fair and balanced for all parties by clearly presenting comprehensive sets of rights and obligations. This one-day seminar will provide you with contract templates aligned with the rules on international trade. We will walk you through with the explanations on why they are needed for smooth and trouble-free transactions. This is recommended for those who are in the sale of manufactured goods but can serve as an example to work on for other types of products as well. We're flying in ICC Czech Republic's trade expert, Pavel Andrle.
If you are involved in negotiations and transactions in PPP investment projects, international trade (Import & Export), and project finance structures, it’s a must that you understand the use of Bank Guarantees and Standby Letters of Credit (SBLC as differentiated from LC).
Listen to the official interpretation from the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) on how to apply the revised rules on guarantee and standby letter of credit practice with focus on practical usage of these instruments, new definitions and many examples to highlight right practices vs. contentious errors and common pitfalls to avoid. We will provide you with a step-by-step approach to let you understand everything with clarity and precision. You will learn about the main differences between standbys and guarantees and how to implement and interpret these ICC rules in your everyday business transactions.
This two-day comprehensive program will feature the Uniform Rules for Forfaiting 800, Uniform Rules on Bank Payment Obligations & Uniform Rules on Demand Guarantees 758 which is adopted globally by all countries that you will need to learn for your business transactions. Attend and we will give you best practices advice, present you with solutions, and provide you a comprehensive checklist of drafting recommendations and ready-to-use model forms for maximum learning.
Investing in the development of critical thinking, problem solving and decision-making skills among our employees is an investment in the sustainability and future success of our organization. Employers value teams who can analyze and solve complex problems, make sound decisions, and quickly adapt to the rapidly changing business environment.
By providing our people with the tools and training they need to develop these essential skills, we will not only be able to attract and retain top talent, but we'll also be able to capture more opportunities, drive innovation, and power growth within our organization.
If your property is invaded by squatters or you have been victimized by professional squatting syndicates, the knowledge from this training will certainly be useful to help you solve your problems.
This webinar will comprehensively provide you the arsenal of weapons one can use to eradicate the unlawful occupants in your property. This will feature all the relevant laws (which are not taught in law school), the government’s initiative vs. professional squatters, the novel and creative ways including "Best Practices Ejectment Strategies & Demolition Tactics" which are proven to successfully remove squatters from your property!
Delays in construction permits and clearances arise due to the conflicting interpretation of the Building Code of the Philippines among the government authorities, technical professionals and property owners and developers.
It’s time to set the record straight! This two-day lecture will provide you a clear guide to the IRR of the Building Code of the Philippines and align to it the different referral codes such as the Architectural, Structural, Plumbing, Sanitation, Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical and Interior design codes. It will also include valuable insights on how to fast track your building permits, updates on the latest government issuances, memorandums, and decided cases on conflicts affecting building construction and maintenance as well as remedies to stoppage orders.
In international trade, the difference between success and setback often lies in the intricate details of export letters of credit (LCs) and bills of lading (BLs). Overlooking a single detail could lead to non-payment!
Join us for a case-based, interactive and highly practical learning event that delves into the core of ICC Documentation Standards under the new ISBP 821 and UCP 600. Our seasoned expert will guide you through crucial topics of document preparation, deciphering abbreviations, handling corrections and mastering the nuances of various bills of lading and certificates.
Don't miss out! Enroll now for seamless international trade transactions.
The recent INCOTERMS 2020 (International Commercial Terminologies on the shipment of goods via land, air and sea) which took effect globally on January 1, 2020. This will impact on all import-export, bank trade finance, insurance, logistics and shipment transactions.
Don't be left behind! Inviting all importers, exporters, bankers (in-charge of trade finance), freight forwarders and logistics companies, non-life insurers, lawyers, accountants, auditors, custom brokers, business consultants and all those involved in International Trade and Purchasing. We’re flying in the expert, Singapore-based and International Chamber of Commerce-accredited trainer, Victor Tan. Attend and be updated.
The doctrine of Complete Staff Work (CSW) is a doctrine of any well-run office. CSW is a principle of management which states that subordinates are responsible for submitting written recommendations to superiors in such a manner that the superior need do nothing further in the process than review the submitted document and indicate approval or disapproval.
CSW was popularized by former President Fidel Valdez Ramos and institutionalized by succeeding Philippine presidents to strengthen the standards of CSW to ensure efficient and effective delivery of crucial government programs. This online training is applicable to all organizations in the private sector and government institutions. Attend Now!
This three-session webinar will provide a comprehensive discussion of the 2016 Revised Implementing Rules and Regulation (IRR) of the Procurement Law aligning it with the signed July 17, 2017 Executive Order 34 by President Rodrigo Duterte on simplifying certain processes and procedures to make it faster and efficient for the National Government Agencies, LGU’s and GOCCs to procure goods.
For public officials, avoid getting into trouble due to violation and ignorance of these changes in the procurement law IRR. For the private sector, avoid disqualification due to non-compliance!
With the current complex and uncertain business environment, how does your organization steer a course through difficult times?
Attend this enterprise risk-management program and create a risk-aware culture that enables your organization to identify and address potential risks before they become actual problems.
But to take it up a notch, this one-session webinar will not just focus on the world-class ERM framework and best practices program implementation but more on the effectiveness and its alignment with the organization’s vision, mission, values, objectives and key results.
Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your skills and take your risk management expertise to the next level. Register now!
The term “corporate housekeeping” refers to the multitude of services that a lawyer and a corporate secretary need to perform for a corporate entity. It is what every corporation needs to do and to know to function well.
This special program teaches board directors and lawyers the knowledge and professional skills on how to be an effective corporate secretary and how to perform the functions of corporate housekeeping.
Whether you are a lawyer servicing a corporate client, a professional or a family member assigned to the board as a corporate secretary, or the board director and owner of a corporation, you must know how corporate housekeeping should be executed properly. This one-of-a-kind program is exclusively for those who want to professionalize their role as a board director, corporate secretary, and law firm servicing a corporation.
This training is accredited by the Securities and Exchange Commission as a corporate governance topic.
On December 5, President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. signed into law RA 11966, also known as "An Act Providing for the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) of the Philippines", which will be a game changer for all PPP stakeholders. Enroll in this training and have first- mover advantage! This pioneering program will provide you with valuable knowledge and insights regarding the fresh provisions for this new PPP landscape -- integrating PPP schemes, simplifying processes for national & local projects, and introducing opportunities and challenges that the new law brings.
Listen to and learn from PPP law professor and lecturer, PPP Law-for-All advocate and author -- Atty. Alberto C. Agra.
Limited seats available. Enroll now!
A crucial part of a board’s effectiveness is to fully understand the function of its audit committee whose chairmanship is normally assigned to a board director. If you are a board chairperson, director, member of top management, CFO, auditor or accountant, this program will greatly help you understand what audit committees do and don’t do.
This highly-rated webinar is a very useful guide on how to oversee the entire financial process, boost internal control system, improve risk management, and assess committee performance.
The Rules on Administrative Cases in the Civil Service covers all employees and officials in government service, regardless of status of employment, except for presidential appointees and elective officials. This training empowers the citizenry and provides the disciplining authorities in government with the tools and weapons in dealing with situations that calls for the filing of administrative cases against erring and abusive public servants. Knowing the rules is also helpful to those who need to defend themselves against unfair complaints and accusations.
The world operates based on legal systems wherein agreements are sealed with contracts. If you want to succeed in the world of business, you must understand contract law!
Many people are duped, fooled, or taken advantaged in their business or personal dealings because they drafted or signed a flawed, void, or voidable contract that cannot be enforced. One of the many useful life skills we all should have is understanding contract law.
Ignorance on this important subject matter can be very costly to you. Enroll in this special 2-session webinar and we will teach you what you need to know about obligations and contracts in a simplified and practical format explained in a layman’s language. This unique program is designed for non-lawyers to empower them in effectively navigating the world of contracts.
Every year, thousands of projects fail, are cancelled before completion, or cost multiplies based on their original budget estimations.
Organizations that value project management and invests in training have significantly higher project success rates vs. those that undervalue or simply ignore project management. Maximize your project’s chances of success by mastering one of today’s key workplace skills – project management.
Gain expert guidance from international master trainer Kama Neson Ganeson who will bridge Project Management principles with real-world applications. Whether you are a seasoned professional or a beginner, this program will benefit you. Enroll your project management team and increase productivity in your organization!
In this 6-session training, you will learn the knowledge and skills needed to become a tax compliance specialist.
It is designed with a practice-oriented approach to help individuals and organizations meet their tax obligations, avoid penalties and make informed decisions about their tax strategies.
By the end of the course, you will have a solid understanding of tax compliance and be well-prepared to take on such role in a variety of settings including corporate finance, accounting, and tax department in a private or government corporation.
Upon completion of the program, you will have the privilege of including a post-nominal acronym "TCS" in your name which means tax compliance specialist (e.g. Juan dela Cruz, TCS).
This program is SEC-accredited.
This comprehensive training on condominium law is designed to resolve issues encountered by real estate developers, condominium associations, residents, landowners, property managers, investors, lawyers and other stakeholders. It is to help them navigate the legal complexities related to condominium development, management, and ownership in the country.
Enroll and learn from former HLURB chief of legal division, Atty. Cesar Manuel who will guide you through the evolving and intricate landscape of Philippine Condominium Law and provide you with valuable insights, practical solutions, real-world examples, updated regulations and Supreme Court decisions on this special topic.
This three-session webinar is designed to help schools understand education law to protect themselves from torts and liabilities arising from lawsuits, and at the same time align their administrative and operating policies to existing government regulations. The lecture will discuss very important legal issues, special laws, updated regulations, latest Supreme Court jurisprudence, and solutions to problems normally encountered by schools. Whether you are planning to set up a school, maintain one, expand its operation, or train those in the leadership pipeline, this program will be very useful.
The course is also aimed at helping different stakeholders such as school owners, board trustees, administrators, teachers, employees, HR, legal, discipline officers, students, parents, and PTAs understand and enforce their rights in a school system. The lecture and best practices examples are applicable to pre-schools, K-12, TESDA accredited schools, colleges and universities both private and government educational institutions."
This three-session webinar will provide a comprehensive discussion of the 2016 Revised Implementing Rules and Regulation (IRR) of the Procurement Law aligning it with the signed July 17, 2017 Executive Order 34 by President Rodrigo Duterte on simplifying certain processes and procedures to make it faster and efficient for the National Government Agencies, LGU’s and GOCCs to procure civil works or infrastructure projects.
For public officials, avoid getting into trouble due to violation and ignorance of these changes in the procurement law IRR. For the private sector, avoid disqualification due to non-compliance! Register EARLY to ensure slot availability!
Don’t be a victim of fake titles! This practical program is designed for buyers, developers, financiers of properties and other players and stakeholders involved in real estate transactions. With the rampant proliferation of fake titles, it’s essential that you know how to identify fake and spurious land titles! This training is not taught in any school.
It matters that you know your protocol -- the universal set of rules for people of all countries and parties follow in the conduct of business, government, politics, and socials. It’s important that your organization must have a protocol officer.
A public official, a businessperson or a professional who has a mastery of protocol is well regarded more highly in society. You command more respect and gain a mark of distinction as someone with education, class, finesse and skilled at handling different types of people and various situations including courtesy visits, business meetings, product launches, speeches in conferences, day-to-day interactions, various important occasions and more!
Records are vital assets in the age of data-driven economy. To run an efficient organization, you must have a systematic approach to records management as well as an effective monitoring mechanism in the governance of your records. This training is designed to provide the governing body and executive management the best practices and global standards on how to plan, design, develop, implement and improve the end-to-end quality system of records management.
A meeting loses its value and wastes time if it is not documented in the correct manner. With the current climate of greater accountability of board directors and management in decisions made during meetings, every organization needs trained experts with right the skills to take minutes effectively.
This is the only program that will teach you the best practices in minutes taking and provide you vital information on the legal guidelines and regulations on meetings mandated by the Securities and Exchange Commission.
The Revised IRR of the Charter for Homeowners' Association took effect on October 25, 2021. Learn how the new implementing rules and regulations (IRRs) covered by the circulars issued by the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development will impact on you as a stakeholder in a homeowner’s association.
If you are a member, officer, trustee of a homeowner’s association, federation, confederation or involved as a developer, contractor, engineer, architect, security agency, vendor, utility company, financing institution, government agency (e.g. NHA, DHSUD, etc.) who needs to deal with homeowner associations as well as a lawyer, LGU official, member of the bench, mediator, or arbitrator who is involved in resolving issues, disputes, adjudications, it is your business to learn this topic.
This online training is to provide comprehensive information on how to avoid COA disallowances and best practices solutions to those who are experiencing such problems commonly encountered by Local Government Units, National Government Agencies, Government-owned and Controlled Corporations and other government entities.
This will feature the common findings of COA, recent Supreme Court Rulings, as well as remedies and defenses on cases that may be deemed as disbursements which are illegal, irregular, extravagant, unnecessary and unconscionable.
A highly effective working board can greatly add value and contribute to the growth and success of an organization.
This three-hour SEC-accredited corporate governance program will provide a practical roadmap on how transform your board into a highly functional working board that perform!
It's your business to know your rights as a government employee, your responsibilities and liabilities as the HR manager or head of your government institution pertaining to the Civil Service Commission's rules and regulations covering all issues on appointments up to retirement and HR actions you may have to take for your welfare and your office.
This is highly recommended for all public servants, heads of all branches of government, state universities and colleges, director and head of bureaus, personnel head, chairpersons and members of the selection committees, prosecutors, lawyers, ombudsmen, judges and justices of the judiciary, arbitration and mediation boards, human resource practitioners, key management officials, and those aspiring to enter public service.
Budgeting plays a very critical role in the Planning-Budgeting-Strategy Execution cycle.
This two-session webinar will teach you the necessary skills on how to apply budgeting tools, techniques and approaches in different business situations. It will walk you through the entire budget process so you can build your realistic MASTER BUDGET covering operational budget, cash budget, financial budget, and capital expenditure budget linked to your Strategic Plan!
Attend this training and learn budgeting best practices!
This capacity building training is to guide all government institutions in strengthening the results-based monitoring, evaluation and reporting of all government programs and projects as mandated by DBM in its National Budget Circular 565. It is also to address the issues, gaps, and challenges presently encountered in its implementation by providing participants with global best practices and international standards that are very useful for benchmarking and real-world applications.
In a stricter regulatory environment, organizations value a skilled compliance officer. There is a growing demand for compliance officers which is now mandated in the Revised Corporation Code of the Philippines that took effect on February 23, 2019. In a separate code of corporate governance for PLCs (section 1.6), the Securities and Exchange Commission advocates that compliance officers must have a rank of senior vice president in an organization. Build your career with the growing demand for skilled compliance officers!
This program is SEC-accredited.
This is for families, extended relatives, and beneficiaries who want to know their inheritance rights in the distribution of wealth among heirs and relatives in accordance with the Inheritance Law of the Philippines.
This webinar will cover the general principles as well as solutions to specific cases and issues faced by grandparents, parents, children (legitimate, illegitimate, adopted), spouse, ex-spouse, immediate family members and other relatives and stakeholders who will benefit from an inheritance. Attending this is also a MUST for those who plan to write a will whether you are single, married, separated or widowed. This lecture is fully packed with examples and recent Philippine Supreme Court rulings on inheritance disputes.
The 2019 Revised Corporation Code of the Philippines that took effect on February 23, 2019 has tremendous impact on all corporations in the Philippines.
This three-hour webinar will comprehensively discuss not only the new law and its interpretation, but also updates on essential Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued regulations and recent jurisprudence affecting corporations.
This program is SEC-accredited.
This three-hour online training program is a comprehensive course designed for the governing bodies, executive management, and senior managers of government agencies or business enterprises that operate in cyberspace.
Drawn from globally recognized community-driven standards, this training will determine principles, statutory requirements, regulatory controls, and organizational roles in setting up the governance context for data protection and cybersecurity; construct risk and threat models; adopt appropriate security control standards to support strategic objectives; and establish administrative and technical requirements for handling security events and incidents effectively and efficiently.
This AMLA awareness program is to cater to the mandatory training and compliance of all covered persons and institutions:
All insurance, pre-need, reinsurance companies, mutual benefit associations, trusts for charitable uses, HMOs and other covered persons (agents, brokers, etc.) and institutions regulated by Insurance Commission who are required to implement detailed policies, procedures and training that will prevent money laundering and terrorism financing. AMLC also included all Real Estate Brokers and Developers as well as Offshore Gaming Operators and their service providers that are supervised, accredited or regulated by PAGCOR and other Appropriate Government Agencies.
It is to update those on the revised IRR of 2021. Non-compliance can be very costly for you and your organization -- jailtime, forfeiture of assets and P1 million per violation! Enroll!
This training is for all those in government service, Filipino citizens and foreigners doing business in the Philippines.
It is the business of all government officials and government employees to know their Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards under Republic Act 6713 to learn what they are entitled to as incentives and rewards for exemplary service as well as the prohibited acts, transactions and penalties to avoid trouble.
It is also the business of all citizens dealing with the government to know this law to fight abusive public officials and government employees. Enroll and let the expert authority explain this to all of you!
Learn San Francisco and Silicon Valley's secrets to success and discover why their ecosystem is the epicenter of innovative products and services on the planet!
In this immersion program, you will get a chance to explore various companies in the area, including their post-pandemic business models, strategic initiatives, real-world challenges and even unique work cultures – making them highly competitive, resilient, and innovative.
You will have a chance to hear stories from and network with local entrepreneurs, investors, advocates, policymakers, and other players and stakeholders. You will also experience the diverse but inclusive political, economic, social, and cultural workings of the San Francisco and Silicon Valley ecosystems.
As a bonus, you will be captivated by San Francisco’s charm and wit while visiting its renowned cultural spaces and urban landscape.
After the immersion, our goal is to help you make better business decisions and return home with inspiration, knowledge and best practices that you can apply to your own organization.
This three-session webinar will provide a comprehensive discussion of the 2016 Revised Implementing Rules and Regulation (IRR) of the Procurement Law aligning it with the signed July 17, 2017 Executive Order 34 by President Rodrigo Duterte on simplifying certain processes and procedures to make it faster and efficient for the National Government Agencies, LGU’s and GOCCs to procure consulting services.
For public officials, avoid getting into trouble due to violation and ignorance of these changes in the procurement law IRR. For the private sector, avoid disqualification due to non-compliance! Register EARLY to ensure slot availability!
An effective and well-functioning board starts with knowing the roles, responsibilities and liabilities of each one involved in the board as well as the different committees they are assigned and must lead in the practice of good governance. Enroll and learn all of these whether you are updating yourself on the topic, benchmarking for best practices, complying with the SEC rules and regulations, or creating your organization’s Manual of Good Governance in compliance with SEC directives.
This training is accredited by the Securities and Exchange Commission as a corporate governance topic.
Many construction projects end up in disputes which could be very costly in time, effort, and money for all parties directly involved – owners, developers, designers, contractors, subcontractors, architects, engineers, suppliers, financiers, end users, and many other stakeholders. These conflicts could range from defects, delays, variation in plans, etc. Costly litigation could be avoided when the parties have a well-crafted and comprehensively defined construction contract. Language is everything.
Enroll in this 2-session training and let our subject matter expert and construction law practitioner navigate you in perfecting that construction contract from bidding or negotiation, pre-construction to completion and project turnover.
Whether you're a seasoned professional or new to the construction industry, this training will surely benefit you.
Customer complaint handling skills are among the most valuable skill sets for any employee who deals with customers. The manner in which your employees deal with customers or clients is a huge factor in your ability to retain those business relationships. Good customer complaint handling translates directly to your bottom line -- happy customers will remain and return.
This 2-session best practices training program is aligned with ISO 10002 series of 2018 on Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction Guidelines in Handling Complaints in Organizations. Enroll and let us convert those complaints to compliments!
This 3-hour gender and development (GAD) compliance training is to guide all private organizations in updating its workplace policies and government institutions (national government agencies, government instrumentalities, GOCCs, government financial institutions, SUCs, and local government units) in aligning and mainstreaming its mandatory GAD Code with the new law and its implementing rules and regulations that took effect on March 15, 2020.
Move beyond mere Sustainability & ESG compliance and reporting! In this three-hour webinar, we will share with you the best practices and techniques of how the board, top management, key officers and stewards of all organizations -- of all sizes and across all industries, including the public sector -- can build the concept of Strategic Sustainability Integration, weave it into its strategy and business portfolio, and embed it in the organization’s DNA to drive profitability, enhance brand value, and foster innovation.
Together, we will navigate the landscape of international frameworks and newly evolving reporting standards and regulations.
The implementing rules and regulations of the Revised Corporation Code of the Philippines (RCCP) that took effect on February 23, 2019 are released by the Securities and Exchange Commission through memorandum circulars (MCs).
This SEC-accredited Corporate Governance training will comprehensively discuss not only the updated and new memorandum circulars but will also provide interpretation, guidance on rules that are still relevant and what has become irrelevant, and valuable insights on the RCCP based on the updates that will be presented.
The issues on efficient and effective utilization of funds have been a continuous problem in the public sector, which is caused by delayed or non-implementation of programs, projects and activities, among others. Such issues defeat the purpose of appropriated funds and allocation of cash for the timely delivery of services to agencies' stakeholders.
This online training will enable participants to gain a good understanding of how to manage their funds and implement projects efficiently and effectively, in accordance with laws and regulations.
Attendees from the government are exempted from the P2,000.00 limit set by COA for attending training provided by the private sector based on Department of Budget and Management Circular No. 563 dated April 22, 2016.
Attending this training is not covered by Philippine Procurement Law or RA 9184 based on its Revised IRR’s Section 4.5-b. which classifies training continuing education, conferences and similar activities as "non-procurement activities that shall be governed by applicable COA, CSC, and DBM rules".
