Manual on Corporate Governance
The Manual on Corporate Governance outlines key aspects of corporate governance, the duties and responsibilities of the board, and stockholders’ rights. It emphasizes ethical behavior, accountability, and a higher degree of corporate governance for long-term business value.
Code of Business Ethics
The Code of Business Ethics outlines the commitment of Converge to ethics and compliance, underscoring corporate values, in alignment with business practices and the way the company conducts business with stakeholders.
Integrated Annual Corporate Governance Report
The IACGR contains all relevant information and disclosures with regard to the corporate governance performance, policies, and practices of Converge.
The Board Committees
Management, together with the following Board Committees, support the Board in discharging its responsibilities. The Board of Directors has constituted an Executive Committee, an Audit and Related Party Transactions Committee, a Corporate Governance Committee, a Board Risk Oversight Committee, a Nominations and Remuneration Committee.
Board-Related Policies
Board Charter
As of February 2024
The Board Charter outlines the composition, responsibilities, and the committees of the Converge Board.
Corporate Governance Committee Charter
As of August 2021
The Corporate Governance Committee Charter of Converge outlines the mandate for the Corporate Governance Committee to assist the Board of Directors in its corporate governance functions.
Board Risk Oversight Committee Charter
As of August 2021
The Board Risk Oversight Committee Charter of Converge outlines key points related to risk management and governance in managing business-related risks of Converge.
Audit Committee Charter
As of August 2023
The Audit Committee Charter outlines the responsibilities of the Audit Committee in overseeing financial reporting, internal controls, audits, and compliance with laws and regulations.
Related Party Transactions Committee Charter
As of July 2023
The Related Party Transactions (RPT) Committee Charter ensures that the RPT Committee has oversight that all RPTs are conducted on an arm’s length basis and pose no conflict of interest nor be considered abusive between related parties.
Company-Related Policies
Code of Business Ethics Policy
The Code of Business Ethics outlines the commitment of Converge to ethics and compliance, underscoring corporate values, in alignment with business practices and the way the company conducts business with stakeholders.
Anti - Bribery and Anti - Corruption Policy
As of December 2022
The Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption Policy signifies the commitment of Converge in prohibiting acts related to bribery or corruption. The policy guides our employees, stakeholders, and business partners on how to act in accordance with Converge values.
Conflict of Interest Policy
The Conflict of Interest Policy of Converge establishes guidelines relating to conflict of interest and ensures the protection of the company’s best interest in business transactions or arrangements that might directly or indirectly benefit private interests.
Anti-Money Laundering Policy
The Anti-Money Laundering Policy of Converge aims to guide employees and stakeholders to ensure that all transactions are compliant with all applicable laws relating to money laundering.
Whistleblowing Policy
The Whistleblowing Policy of Converge aims to empower our stakeholders to speak up, without fear of retaliation, about any facts or events, whether from internal or external sources, related to fraud, illegal activities, dishonesty, unethical, and/or inappropriate behavior, violations of company policies.
Company Disclosures
We are committed to the timely, accurate, complete, comprehensible, appropriate, and fair disclosure of material information to the public and to the investors to help promote investor confidence in the integrity of the company.
Enterprise Risk Management
Our long-term success is dependent on our ability to identify and manage the risks that may impact our operations. These risks exist in various aspects of our business, from regulatory and competitive environment to our core operations and network expansion. Thus, Converge aims to integrate awareness in all areas of its business and properly balance risk and reward for sustainable growth.
Corporate Social Responsibility
We harness the power of technology to help empower Filipinos, build communities, and create a prosperous and sustainable future for all by encouraging respect for human rights and providing equal opportunities for everyone.
