The Filinvest Group’s listed companies earned top marks for corporate governance at the 2025 Golden Arrow Awards organized by the Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD).
Filinvest Development Corporation (FDC), Filinvest REIT Corp. (FILRT), and EastWest Banking Corporation (EastWest) each received two Golden Arrows, while Filinvest Land, Inc. (FLI) took home one. The awards recognize publicly listed companies that score highly in the ASEAN Corporate Governance Scorecard, which measures governance based on shareholder rights, equitable treatment, stakeholder relations, transparency, and board accountability.
FDC president and CEO Rhoda A. Huang said the recognition highlights the group’s continuous effort to embed good governance across its operations. “This is not a one-time achievement—it requires continuous effort. Embedding good governance supports our growth plans and fosters trust among our stakeholders,” Huang said.
EastWest CEO Jerry G. Ngo emphasized the role of governance in maintaining customer trust amid the shift to digital banking. “Good governance ensures we remain anchored in integrity, accountability, and the trust our customers place in us,” Ngo said.
In real estate, FLI president and CEO Tristan Las Marias said the company’s governance principles guide its mission to build sustainable and inclusive communities. “By upholding integrity and accountability in everything we do, we ensure that our growth translates into real value for our homeowners and stakeholders,” he said.
FILRT president and CEO Maricel Brion-Lirio added that the company’s two-Golden Arrow recognition reflects its commitment to integrity, transparency, and responsible management.
The Filinvest Group’s performance at the Golden Arrow Awards marks another milestone in its seven-decade journey. FDC and FLI were honored for the fourth consecutive year, while EastWest and FILRT received recognition for the third straight year. The group said it remains dedicated to best governance practices as it expands across real estate, banking, power, hospitality, and other industries—continuing its mission of enabling Filipino dreams.
