Committee roles and responsibilities
The Audit Committee monitors and evaluates the Bank’s systems of internal controls, risk management and governance processes. It provides oversight on the integrity of the Bank’s financial statements and financial reporting process, performance of the internal and external audit functions, and compliance with bank policies, applicable laws and regulatory requirements.
In addition, the Committee reviews the external independent auditor’s annual audit plan, scope of work, overall performance and effectiveness. In consultation with Management, the Committee also approves the independent auditor's terms of engagement and audit fees.
Committee Composition (Term 2022-2023)
| Chairman | Maria Dolores B. Yuvienco Independent Director |
| Members | Octavio Victor R. Espiritu Non-Executive Director |
| Cesar V. Purisima Independent Director |
Committee Members Meeting Attendance
During 2022, the committee members attended meetings as follows:
| Office | Name | Date of Appointment | Attendance / Meetings | % | Years served on Committee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chairman (ID) | Maria Dolores B. Yuvienco | Apr. 10, 2014 | 17/172 | 100% | 7.7 |
| Member | Octavio Victor R. Espiritu | Apr. 15, 2010 | 15/172 | 88% | 11.7 |
| Member (ID) | Cesar V. Purisima | Apr. 22, 2021 | 10/102 | 100% | 1.7 |
| Member | Romeo L. Bernardo1 | Oct. 21, 2020 | 17/172 | 100% | 0.5 |
1 Committee member until Apr. 21, 2021
2 Includes BPI Joint AuditCom & RMCom Meeting
Committee Performance
As part of the annual Board effectiveness review, a separate exercise was conducted to assess the Committee’s 2022 performance. The survey found the Committee to have performed its duties and responsibilities effectively.
Committee Charter
Read the Audit Committee charter here.
| Deposits are insured by PDIC up to P500,000 per depositor.| BPI is regulated by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas