SGV Knowledge Institute Hosts Event on Enterprise Resilience, Emphasizing Governance, Risk, Compliance, and Responsible AI

　　The SGV Knowledge Institute, with SGV Consulting, hosted an event titled “Harmony in Action: Navigating Enterprise Resilience through Governance, Risk, and Compliance Synergy” at the Legaspi Ballroom of Makati Diamond Residences. The event gathered leaders from top corporations, boards, and regulators to explore how Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) enhanced by responsible AI can strengthen enterprise resilience in a rapidly evolving business environment。

　　Designed as a leadership conversation anchored in the metaphor of an orchestra, the forum highlighted how governance functions must work in concert to equip organizations for today’s non-linear, accelerated, volatile, and interconnected (NAVI) risk landscape. The event was hosted by SGV Knowledge Institute Leader and SGV Financial Crime Risk Management Leader Veronica Arce-Balisi。

IN PHOTO: SGV Country Managing Partner Rossana A. Fajardo welcomes participants to the event。

　　The program opened with welcome remarks from SGV Country Managing Partner Rossana A. Fajardo, who underscored the importance of viewing GRC not as isolated obligations but as an integrated system that provides rhythm, structure, and cohesion to enterprise strategy. “Just like in a symphony,” she shared, “each section of governance must play its part with clarity and unity for the organization to achieve true resilience。”

　　GRC Integration and Strategic Alignment

IN PHOTO: (from left to right) EY AseanCore Consulting Quality Leader and SGV Risk Consulting Leader Joseph Ian Canlas, SGV Risk Consulting Partnerand Risk Fields of Play Leader Christiane Joymiel Say-Mendoza, SM Investments Corporation Senior Vice President for Special Projects and Chief Risk and Compliance Officer Vicky Lee Salas, Citibank Philippines Compliance Risk Country Officer Atty. NarletteManacap, and EY Consulting Services Partner and EY Global Client Service Partner for Government and Public Sector Sing Hwee Neo。

　　The afternoon’s first panel session, “GRC Integration: Aligning Governance, Risk, and Compliance with Business Strategy,” was moderated by Joseph Ian Canlas, EY AseanCore Consulting Quality Leader and SGV Risk Consulting Leader, and Christiane Joymiel Say-Mendoza, SGV Risk Consulting Partner and Risk Fields of Play Leader。

　　The session’s panelists were:

　　Vicky Lee Salas, Senior Vice President for Special Projects and Chief Risk and Compliance Officer, SM Investments Corporation

　　Atty. Narlette Manacap, Compliance Risk Country Officer, Citibank Philippines

　　Sing Hwee Neo, EY Global Client Service Partner for Government and Public Sector

　　The discussion explored the current state of GRC in organizations, key roadblocks such as siloed functions and regulatory complexity, and the rising need for cross-functional collaboration. The speakers also emphasized the role of leadership alignment and culture in building resilience across risk, compliance, and audit teams。

　　Responsible AI for Risk, Compliance, and Audit

IN PHOTO: (from left to right) SGV Technology Consulting Partner Carlo Dimarucut, SGV Technology Consulting Principal Lee Carlo Abadia, MediCard Philippines Risk and Compliance Head Jose Roy Hipolito, Analytics and AI Association of the Philippines President and Co-Founder Michelle Alarcon, and APAC Risk Leader and EY Oceania GRC Technology Leader Chee Kong Wong。

　　The second session, “Leveraging Responsible AI in Risk, Compliance, and Internal Audit,” examined how AI is accelerating risk intelligence and reshaping decision-making. Moderated by Lee Carlo Abadia, Technology Consulting Principal, and Carlo Dimarucut, Technology Consulting Partner, the panel featured:

　　Chee Kong Wong, APAC Risk Leader and GRC Technology Leader, EY Oceania

　　Jose Roy Hipolito, Risk and Compliance Head, MediCard Philippines

　　Michelle Alarcon, President and Co-Founder, Analytics and AI Association of the Philippines

　　The panelists discussed the transformative impact of predictive analytics, explainable AI, and generative audit tools, while emphasizing the need for strong data governance, ethical safeguards, and readiness assessments. 

　　Board-Level Perspectives on Resilience and Technology

IN PHOTO: (from left to right) SGV Consulting Leader Ryan Gilbert Chua, SGV Consulting Partner Warren Bituin, Director of various publicly listed companies and Chairman and member of various audit committees Medel Nera, Solicitor General of the Philippines Darlene Marie Berberabe, and Executive Director and Chief Finance, Risk, and Sustainability Officer, Metro Pacific Investments Corporation; mWell President & CEO Cheryl Cabal-Revilla。

　　The final panel session, on “Relevance of Enterprise Resilience, New Technology such as AI/Big Data, and Synergized Risk Management,” brought together experienced board members and senior executives:

　　Medel Nera, Non-Executive Director, House of Investments, iPeople, and several publicly listed companies

　　SolGen Darlene Marie Berberabe, Solicitor General of the Philippines

　　Cheryl Cabal-Revilla, Executive Director and Chief Finance, Risk, and Sustainability Officer, Metro Pacific Investments Corporation; President & CEO, mWell

　　Moderated by Ryan Gilbert Chua, SGV Consulting Leader, and Warren Bituin, SGV Technology Consulting Leader, the panel examined how board oversight is evolving in response to geopolitical risks, sustainability expectations, and the rise of AI-enabled decision-making. The panelists emphasized the need for boards to champion skills development, strengthen internal controls around sustainability data, and ensure technology investments align with long-term value creation。

　　Interactive Experiences and Closing Messages

　　In addition to insightful discussions, participants engaged in an interactive Drum Circle activity during a session break, symbolizing rhythm, unity, and collective action – mirroring the event’s central theme。

　　The forum concluded with closing remarks from SGV Deputy Managing Partner, Strategy and Transactions Leader, and Markets Leader Noel P. Rabaja, who highlighted the interconnected roles of GRC, AI, and board governance in shaping resilient enterprises. He encouraged leaders to continue fostering synergy across functions, noting that “resilience and effective governance don’t happen in silos; they happen when each element plays its part, distinct yet harmonious。”

　　The SGV Knowledge Institute serves as a hub for intellectual exchange and advancement, leveraging SGV’s collective thought leadership and the deep experience of its multidisciplinary professionals. By fostering continuous learning, knowledge-sharing, and innovation, SGV aims to empower businesses to navigate the challenges and opportunities presented in today’s business landscape.