The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) underscored the vital link between leadership development and public service efficiency during the 4th Mentoring Summit of the Philippine Society for Talent Development (PSTD).
Speaking at the Lanson Place, MOA Complex, SEC Commissioner Javey Paul D. Francisco delivered a keynote address highlighting how the Commission integrates mentoring into its core operations to drive institutional excellence.
Under the theme “Growing Leaders. Developing People. Multiplying Impact,” Commissioner Francisco emphasized that mentoring at the SEC is not a peripheral program but a fundamental mechanism for governance. He noted that while digital transformation is essential, the Commission’s success stems from a culture where leaders actively coach and guide their teams. “Our reforms and service improvements are made possible through the deliberate cultivation of a culture where leaders develop their teams with clarity of purpose and accountability,” Francisco stated.
To ensure the sustainability of these efforts, the Commission has established the SEC Leadership Empowerment and Development (SEC LEAD) program. This initiative focuses on:
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Skill Acquisition: Equipping supervisors with coaching and performance management tools.
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Succession Planning: Strengthening internal pipelines to ensure leadership continuity.
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Integrity: Upholding a culture grounded in ethical stewardship.
The Commissioner shared that this governance-driven approach has led to tangible improvements for the Philippine business community, including:
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Efficiency: Significantly faster processing timelines for capital market applications.
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Economic Impact: Over P80 million returned to market participants.
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SME Support: A substantial portion of recovered funds directly benefited micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs).
While acknowledging the role of automation, Francisco reminded attendees that technology cannot replace ethical judgment and principled leadership. He urged organizational leaders to challenge complacency and empower the next generation of stewards to take ownership of their growth.
“Mentoring remains one of the most powerful instruments in building institutions capable of serving with competence, integrity, and resilience,” Francisco concluded.
