The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) was awarded for well-being and diversity by Investors in People (IiP) Philippines, reflecting its commitment to investing in its workforce to achieve excellence in public service.
The Commission said it was named the winner for the Award for Wellbeing and runner-up for the Award for Diversity during IiP Awards 2025 in a ceremony held at the SEC headquarters on Sept. 19.
“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.
He added that, “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,” 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, the phrase ‘Inspire to Excel,’” said IiP Philippines Chief Executive Officer Gerry A. Plana.
The SEC said it has been consistently recognized by IiP Philippines for employing best practices in promoting the welfare of its employees through engagement, communication, and organizational culture.
In 2023, the Commission received 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.
The following 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 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.