“The audit shows that IPOPHL did exceptional in complying with governance documents, enhancing collaboration within the office and among stakeholders, aligning our performance evaluation system with our strategies, adhering to transparent and proper accounting of our budget, committing to good governance and leadership, championing best practices within the workplace and sustaining momentum in achieving our breakthrough results,” Barba added. 

The third-party audit gives an overview of the progress of the organization and may determine the advancement of the organization to the Public Revalida.

The successful completion of the third-party audit moves IPOPHL to the Public Revalida for Institutionalization, which forms the last stage of its PGS journey. In the Institutionalization stage, the Office will be evaluated based on how it has been aligning the entire office and the community of stakeholders and partners in working toward a shared breakthrough goal. 

IPOPHL’s Public Revalida for institutionalization is slated for conduct on May 30, 2024. 

The PGS is an adaptation of the Harvard Business School’s (Norton and Kaplan’s) Balance Scorecard, a performance management tool towards better and more efficient governance. The PGS is a voluntary initiative among offices aiming to improve their governance and services to stakeholders.

The Institute for Solidarity in Asia (ISA) is the accrediting body of the PGS.

Other major company sponsors include Philippine National Bank, Shell, William Hill, Federal Land, Jollibee Foods Corporation, Autohub Group, Etihad, BDO, Britpart Philippines, Converge, Corebilt, DMCI Homes, Entertain, Maybank, Purefoods Deli, and P&A Grant Thornton, among many others.

The British Chamber Board of Trustees namely BCCP Chairman William Bailey, Executive Director/Trustee Chris Nelson, and Trustee Andy Yates led the ceremonial tee off. Marking the event with a resounding success, reaching a total of 97 players have gathered, joined and prepared their swings on the golf course to win the championship.

During an interview at the tournament, Executive Director/Trustee Chris Nelson noted, “This is the 12th edition. It has become a feature of the British Chamber of Commerce [Philippines] to have golf. It brings together business people, our partners, and our members both in a fun activity and at the same time also continues to emphasize the British chamber representing businesses, both for British and non-British companies.“

The British Chamber expressed its utmost gratitude for all the players, sponsors and partners who have made the event possible and looks forward to having The 13th GREAT British Golf Tournament in 2025.