The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Monday said it secured awards for wellbeing and diversity by the Investors in People (IiP) Philippines,
The SEC was named the winner for the award for Wellbeing and runner-up for the award for Diversity and during the IiP Awards 2025.
‘At the SEC, we’ve always believed that our greatest strength lies in our people. They are at the heart of our progress, the trust we’ve earned, and the reforms we’ve led,’ SEC Commissioner Javey Paul D. Francisco said during the awards ceremony.
‘Integrity, service, and accountability live through them every day. And because they are also the future of the SEC and of the capital markets we are building, we are committed to helping them grow and realize their full potential.’
Held under the theme ‘Inspire to Excel,’ the IiP Awards gathered leaders from the IiP community to showcase people-centered practices and how the IiP standard-setting framework continues to shape organizational growth.
‘Once a year, we gather together as a community with guests to be able to celebrate excellence. That’s the reason why we have adopted the theme for tonight, the phrase ‘Inspire to Excel’,’ IiP Philippines CEO Gerry A. Plana said.
The SEC has been consistently recognized by the IiP Philippines for ’employing best practices in promoting the welfare of its employees through engagement, communication, and organizational culture.’
In 2023, the SEC received the Standard Accreditation, making it the first agency in the government financial sector and the third national government agency to receive the international recognition for people management.
Last year, the SEC was recognized both locally and internationally, through a Special Citation for People Investor of the Year from IiP Philippines and the Overseas Employer of the Year Award from IiP International.
Most recently, the SEC achieved the Silver Accreditation, becoming the first national government agency in the financial sector to receive such designation.
‘The Commission’s participation in the IiP Philippines Awards underscores its belief that empowering people is central to building a stronger institution and to advancing the integrity and resilience of the Philippine capital market,’ Francisco said.