ADVERTISEMENT
Manila Bulletin devider Business devider Trade & Industry devider ACIIA officially incorporated in the Philippines: Driving regional growth and innovation in internal auditing

ACIIA officially incorporated in the Philippines: Driving regional growth and innovation in internal auditing

Published Nov 14, 2025 09:09 am
The Asian Confederation of Institutes of Internal Auditors Inc. (ACIIA) has officially been incorporated in the Philippines, marking a historic milestone for the internal audit profession in the Asia-Pacific region. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of the Philippines granted ACIIA its Certificate of Incorporation on November 15, 2023, formally recognizing it as a non-stock, non-profit organization. Prior to this, ACIIA held its headquarters in Malaysia.
ACIIA is now poised to lead and unify the internal audit profession across 20 IIA affiliate countries in Asia. The IIA Affiliate members are IIA Australia, IIA Bangladesh, IIA Cambodia, IIA China, IIA Chinese Taiwan, IIA India, IIA Fiji, IIA Hong Kong, IIA India, IIA Japan, IIA Malaysia, IIA Mongolia, IIA New Zealand, IIA Philippines, IIA Saudi Arabia, IIA Singapore, IIA South Korea, IIA Sri Lanka, IIA Thailand, and IIA Vietnam. This strategic move consolidates ACIIA’s role as the regional voice of internal auditing, advocating for professional excellence, ethical standards, and governance maturity.
Recognized by The Institute of Internal Auditors
ACIIA is a regional body officially recognized by The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA Global), the global authority on internal audit standards and certification. As part of IIA’s global network, ACIIA plays a critical role in representing the interests of Asian IIA affiliates, contributing to international initiatives, and ensuring alignment with global standards and governance frameworks.
Voices from ACIIA Leadership
The elected leaders for Fiscal Year 2025–2026 are:
Mr. Lishuang Fang (IIA China), President
Mr. Stephen Tiley (IIA Australia), Deputy President
Mr. Joseph Ian Canlas (IIA Philippines), Vice President I
Mr. Derek Lee (IIA Malaysia), Vice President II
Ms. Corazon S. Rey (IIA Philippines), Secretary and Treasurer
President Lishuang Fang shared, “ACIIA’s incorporation strengthens our ability to address regional challenges with a unified voice. It’s a platform for collaboration, innovation, and advocacy that reflects the diversity and dynamism of Asia’s internal audit community.”
Strengthening the Profession Across Borders
ACIIA’s have conducted various activities to foster collaboration among the 20 IIA Affiliates:
Regional Leadership and Advocacy: ACIIA now serves as a formal platform to represent the collective interests of internal auditors in Asia, engaging with IIA Global and other regional bodies to shape global standards and governance frameworks.
Professional Development and Collaboration: Through conferences, forums, and training programs such as the Sept 2025 International Conference in Kuala Lumpur, the March 2025 Chief Audit Executive Forum in Mumbai, and the June 2025 Banks & Financial Services Internal Audit Conference in Manila, ACIIA fosters knowledge exchange and capacity building among professionals.
CAE Risk in Focus Forum (Nov 20, 2025): A high-level roundtable for Chief Audit Executives to discuss emerging risks and share insights among internal audit leaders in the region.
Enhanced Standards and Practices: ACIIA plays a pivotal role in rolling out the Global Internal Audit Standards (GIAS), with active participation from IIA Philippines and other affiliates, ensuring consistent and high-quality audit practices across the region.
Looking Ahead:
Secretary and Treasurer Corazon S. Rey added, “The Philippines is honored to host ACIIA’s new headquarters. This incorporation is not just a legal formality—it’s a commitment to regional excellence and professional growth. We are excited to support our member institutes in advancing the internal audit profession across Asia.”
With the incorporation complete and strategic plans underway, ACIIA is set to become a catalyst for innovation, collaboration, and resilience in the internal audit profession across Asia. The coming months will see intensified efforts to strengthen regional engagement, digital transformation, and financial sustainability—ensuring ACIIA remains a trusted partner in advancing governance and risk management excellence.
ADVERTISEMENT
.most-popular .layout-ratio{ padding-bottom: 79.13%; } @media (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1024px) { .widget-title { font-size: 15px !important; } }

{{ articles_filter_1561_widget.title }}

{{ item.title }}
.most-popular .layout-ratio{ padding-bottom: 79.13%; } @media (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1024px) { .widget-title { font-size: 15px !important; } }

{{ articles_filter_1562_widget.title }}

{{ item.title }}
.most-popular .layout-ratio{ padding-bottom: 79.13%; } @media (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1024px) { .widget-title { font-size: 15px !important; } }

{{ articles_filter_1563_widget.title }}

{{ item.title }}

{{ articles_filter_1564_widget.title }}

{{ item.title }}
.mb-article-details { position: relative; } .mb-article-details .article-body-preview, .mb-article-details .article-body-summary{ font-size: 17px; line-height: 30px; font-family: "Libre Caslon Text", serif; color: #000; } .mb-article-details .article-body-preview iframe , .mb-article-details .article-body-summary iframe{ width: 100%; margin: auto; } .read-more-background { background: linear-gradient(180deg, color(display-p3 1.000 1.000 1.000 / 0) 13.75%, color(display-p3 1.000 1.000 1.000 / 0.8) 30.79%, color(display-p3 1.000 1.000 1.000) 72.5%); position: absolute; height: 200px; width: 100%; bottom: 0; display: flex; justify-content: center; align-items: center; padding: 0; } .read-more-background a{ color: #000; } .read-more-btn { padding: 17px 45px; font-family: Inter; font-weight: 700; font-size: 18px; line-height: 16px; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black; background-color: white; } .hidden { display: none; }
function initializeAllSwipers() { // Get all hidden inputs with cms_article_id document.querySelectorAll('[id^="cms_article_id_"]').forEach(function (input) { const cmsArticleId = input.value; const articleSelector = '#article-' + cmsArticleId + ' .body_images'; const swiperElement = document.querySelector(articleSelector); if (swiperElement && !swiperElement.classList.contains('swiper-initialized')) { new Swiper(articleSelector, { loop: true, pagination: false, navigation: { nextEl: '#article-' + cmsArticleId + ' .swiper-button-next', prevEl: '#article-' + cmsArticleId + ' .swiper-button-prev', }, }); } }); } setTimeout(initializeAllSwipers, 3000); const intersectionObserver = new IntersectionObserver( (entries) => { entries.forEach((entry) => { if (entry.isIntersecting) { const newUrl = entry.target.getAttribute("data-url"); if (newUrl) { history.pushState(null, null, newUrl); let article = entry.target; // Extract metadata const author = article.querySelector('.author-section').textContent.replace('By', '').trim(); const section = article.querySelector('.section-info ').textContent.replace(' ', ' '); const title = article.querySelector('.article-title h1').textContent; // Parse URL for Chartbeat path format const parsedUrl = new URL(newUrl, window.location.origin); const cleanUrl = parsedUrl.host + parsedUrl.pathname; // Update Chartbeat configuration if (typeof window._sf_async_config !== 'undefined') { window._sf_async_config.path = cleanUrl; window._sf_async_config.sections = section; window._sf_async_config.authors = author; } // Track virtual page view with Chartbeat if (typeof pSUPERFLY !== 'undefined' && typeof pSUPERFLY.virtualPage === 'function') { try { pSUPERFLY.virtualPage({ path: cleanUrl, title: title, sections: section, authors: author }); } catch (error) { console.error('ping error', error); } } // Optional: Update document title if (title && title !== document.title) { document.title = title; } } } }); }, { threshold: 0.1 } ); function showArticleBody(button) { const article = button.closest("article"); const summary = article.querySelector(".article-body-summary"); const body = article.querySelector(".article-body-preview"); const readMoreSection = article.querySelector(".read-more-background"); // Hide summary and read-more section summary.style.display = "none"; readMoreSection.style.display = "none"; // Show the full article body body.classList.remove("hidden"); } document.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded", () => { let loadCount = 0; // Track how many times articles are loaded const offset = [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10]; // Offset values const currentUrl = window.location.pathname.substring(1); let isLoading = false; // Prevent multiple calls if (!currentUrl) { console.log("Current URL is invalid."); return; } const sentinel = document.getElementById("load-more-sentinel"); if (!sentinel) { console.log("Sentinel element not found."); return; } function isSentinelVisible() { const rect = sentinel.getBoundingClientRect(); return ( rect.top < window.innerHeight && rect.bottom >= 0 ); } function onScroll() { if (isLoading) return; if (isSentinelVisible()) { if (loadCount >= offset.length) { console.log("Maximum load attempts reached."); window.removeEventListener("scroll", onScroll); return; } isLoading = true; const currentOffset = offset[loadCount]; window.loadMoreItems().then(() => { let article = document.querySelector('#widget_1690 > div:nth-last-of-type(2) article'); intersectionObserver.observe(article) loadCount++; }).catch(error => { console.error("Error loading more items:", error); }).finally(() => { isLoading = false; }); } } window.addEventListener("scroll", onScroll); });
Join Our Newsletters

Sign up by email to receive news.

© 2025 Manila Bulletin The Nation's Leading Newspaper. All Rights Reserved.