C05846-2024

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSIONSEC FORM 17-C

CURRENT REPORT UNDER SECTION 17
OF THE SECURITIES REGULATION CODE
AND SRC RULE 17.2(c) THEREUNDER

1. Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
Sep 2, 2024
2. SEC Identification Number
34001
3. BIR Tax Identification No.
000-708-174-000
4. Exact name of issuer as specified in its charter
BDO Unibank, Inc.
5. Province, country or other jurisdiction of incorporation
Metro Manila
6. Industry Classification Code(SEC Use Only)
7. Address of principal office
BDO Corporate Center, 7899 Makati Ave., Makati City Postal Code 0726
8. Issuer's telephone number, including area code
(632)8840-7000 / 8702-6000
9. Former name or former address, if changed since last report
10. Securities registered pursuant to Sections 8 and 12 of the SRC or Sections 4 and 8 of the RSA
Title of Each Class Number of Shares of Common Stock Outstanding and Amount of Debt Outstanding
Common 5,271,925,072
Preferred 618,000,000
11. Indicate the item numbers reported herein
Item 4

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BDO Unibank, Inc.BDO

PSE Disclosure Form 4-8 - Change in Directors and/or Officers
(Resignation/Removal or Appointment/Election)
References: SRC Rule 17 (SEC Form 17-C) and
Section 4.4 of the Revised Disclosure Rules

Subject of the Disclosure

Change in Directors and Officers

Background/Description of the Disclosure

Ladies and Gentlemen:

Please be informed that the Board of Directors of BDO Unibank, Inc. (BDO Unibank), at its regular meeting held on August 31, 2024, approved the following:

1. Election of MR. ALFREDO E. PASCUAL as Independent Director of BDO Unibank

Mr. Pascual served as Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary from June 2022 to August 2024, where he played a crucial role in leading the Philippines through robust economic growth amidst global challenges. At the time of his appointment at DTI, he was serving as the President of the Management Association of the Philippines (MAP). An ardent advocate of good corporate governance, he was also the Lead Independent Director of SM Investments Corporation (since 2017) and an independent director on the boards of other publicly listed companies like Megawide Construction and Concepcion Industrial. His governance advocacy extended to nonprofit organizations, including as President and CEO of the Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD) and as a Board Trustee of the Institute for Solidarity in Asia. From 2011 to 2017, he served as the 20th President of the University of the Philippines (UP) System and Co-Chair of its Board of Regents, where he led the country's premier university through a period of significant transformation. Before UP, Mr. Pascual worked at the Asian Development Bank for 19 years in several positions, including Director for Private Sector Operations, Director for Infrastructure Finance, and Advisor for Public-Private Partnership (Infrastructure Development).

His visionary leadership in higher education earned him widespread recognition, including honorary doctorates from UP and four other universities. He also received the Presidential Lingkod Bayan Award from Malacañang and the Rotary Golden Wheel Award for Higher Education.

He earned his Master of Business Administration and Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry (cum laude) from UP.

2. Promotion of the following Senior Officers from the rank of First Vice President (FVP) to Senior Vice President (SVP), effective February 1, 2024:

1. MS. SUSIE S. CHAM
2. MS. CAROLINE H. GARCIA
3. MR. ROMMEL S. GOMEZ
4. MR. JAIME A. TALINGDAN
5. MS. ALICE O. TEH

Ms. Cham is the Region Head of Metro Manila South under Branch Banking Group. She obtained her degree in Bachelor of Science in Commerce major in Business Administration from the University of Santo Tomas, Manila in 1984. Ms. Cham has been with BDO Unibank for twenty-eight (28) years.

Ms. Garcia is the Unit Head of Commercial Banking under Cash Management Services of Transaction Banking Group. She finished her Bachelor of Science in Commerce major in Banking and Finance from the College of the Holy Spirit, Manila in 1991. Ms. Garcia has been with BDO Unibank for six (6) years.

Mr. Gomez is the Region Head of Northern Luzon under Branch Banking Group. He earned his Bachelor of Arts from the University of Santo Tomas, Manila in 1985. Mr. Gomez has been with BDO Unibank for almost thirty-eight (38) years.

Mr. Talingdan is the Group Head of Community Banking Network under BDO Network Bank, Inc. He finished the degree of Bachelor of Science in Commerce major in Accounting from Saint Mary's College, Nueva Ecija in 1988 and earned his Masters in Business Administration from De La Salle University, Manilla in 2004. Mr. Talingdan has been with BDO Unibank for almost thirty-six (36) years.

Ms. Teh is the Head of Treasury Marketing under Treasury Group. She obtained her degree in Bachelor of Science in Commerce major in Management from Assumption College, Makati in 1991. Ms. Teh has been with BDO Unibank for twenty-five (25) years.

At the same meeting, the Board noted the retirement of MR. MONTIEL H. DELOS SANTOS, Senior Vice President and Head of Treasury Marketing, effective September 1, 2024.

Thank you.

Resignation/Removal or Replacement
Name of Person Position/Designation Effective Date of Resignation/Cessation of term
(mmm/dd/yyyy)
Reason(s) for Resignation/Cessation
MONTIEL H. DELOS SANTOS Senior Vice President and Head of Treasury Marketing Sept 01 2024 Retirement
Election or Appointment
Name of Person Position/Designation Date of Appointment/Election
(mmm/dd/yyyy)
Effective Date of Appointment Election
(mmm/dd/yyyy)
Shareholdings in the Listed Company Nature of Indirect Ownership
Direct Indirect
ALFREDO E. PASCUAL Independent Director Aug 31 2024 Aug 31 2024 1 0
Promotion or Change in Designation
Name of Person Position/Designation Date of Approval
(mmm/dd/yyyy)
Effective Date of Change
(mmm/dd/yyyy)
Shareholdings in the Listed Company Nature of Indirect Ownership
From To Direct Indirect
SUSIE S. CHAM FVP SVP Aug 31 2024 Feb 01 2024 65,032 0
CAROLINE H. GARCIA FVP SVP Aug 31 2024 Feb 01 2024 0 0
ROMMEL S. GOMEZ FVP SVP Aug 31 2024 Feb 01 2024 13,259 0
JAIME A. TALINGDAN FVP SVP Aug 31 2024 Feb 01 2024 24,268 0
ALICE O. TEH FVP SVP Aug 31 2024 Feb 01 2024 8,535 0
Other Relevant Information

Please see attachment.

Earlier disclosure is being amended to update the number of shares of Mr. Rommel S. Gomez.

Filed on behalf by:
Name Elmer Serrano
Designation Corporate Information Officer