Deepening knowledge on Internal Control and Risk Management, participants explore best practices for organizational accountability.
Represented by its Finance Director Tommy Yap, CITE joined Batch 5 of the Essentials of Nonprofit Governance 2025 organized by the Philippine Council for NGO Certification (PCNC) and the Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD) on November 5–7, 2025, at the Golden Prince Hotel and Suites, Cebu City. The three-day program brought together 43 participants from 30 nonprofit organizations (NPOs), all committed to strengthening governance standards and sector-wide accountability.
Day 1 opened with sessions on Corporate Governance for NPOs, Strategy, and Board Performance, laying a strong foundation for values-based and transparent leadership.
Finance Director Tommy Yap receives CITE’s certificate of participation, symbolizing the institute’s commitment to good governance and ethical stewardship.
Day 2 deepened the learning with discussions on Internal Control and Risk Management and Financial Stewardship, encouraging participants to examine and strengthen their internal systems. CITE’s involvement underscored its commitment to sound financial management and organizational integrity.
The program concluded with sessions on Funding Your Purpose, the development of reentry-focused capstone projects, and a panel on emerging trends and governance best practices. The final day highlighted the sector’s shared dedication to continuous improvement and responsible stewardship.
As a recently PCNC-accredited institution, CITE continues to uphold the highest standards of transparency, ethical stewardship, and organizational integrity.
CITE representatives join fellow changemakers in a forward-looking panel on governance trends and sector innovations.
PCNC plays a vital role in professionalizing nonprofits in the Philippines by evaluating governance practices, ensuring accountability, and strengthening public trust in mission-driven organizations. CITE’s participation in this program further cements its commitment to continuous improvement and adherence to good governance.
PCNC is an accrediting body approved by the government (through the Bureau of Internal Revenue or BIR) to assess whether a nonprofit organization meets standards of good governance, transparency, accountability, and effective management.