I. STAKEHOLDER RELATIONSHIPS (15%)
Question
Response
Reference/Justification
1.) Does the GOCC disclose a policy
that:
a.) Stipulates the existence and scope of its efforts to address customer’s
welfare?
YesNHA Manual on
Corporate Governance
pg. 11 & 15
b.) Elaborates its efforts to interact
with the communities in which they
operate
Yes NHA Community
Empowerment Manual
2.) Does the GOCC disclose the activities
that it has undertaken
Yes
a.) Customer health and safetyYesHousing Summit Capped
b.) Interaction with the communitiesYesTala Turns over New Homes
c.) Environmentally-friendly value chainYesZambo City in Full Gear
3.) Does the GOCC have a separate corporate social responsibility (CSR)
report/section or sustainability
report/section
YesCommunity
Empowerment Manual
4.) Where stakeholder interests are
protected by law, stakeholders should
have the opportunity to obtain effective redress for violation of their rights
YesCommunity
Empowerment Manual
Does the GOCC provide contact details
via the company’s website or Annual Report which stakeholders (eg. customers, suppliers, general public, etc.) can use to voice their concerns and or complaints
for possible violation
YesContact and Redress
Mechanism
5.) Performance-enhancing mechanisms for employee participation should be permitted to develop
a.) Does the GOCC explicitly mention the health, safety, and welfare policy for its employees?YesNHA Manual on Corporate Governance
b.) Does the GOCC publish data relating to health, safety, and welfare of its employeesYes
c.) Does the GOCC have training and development programmes for its employeesYesNHA Manual on Corporate Governance p.12
d.) Does the GOCC publish data on training and development programs for its employeesYesAITECH Training Manual as of December 2017
6.) Stakeholders including individual employee and their representative bodies, should be able to freely communicate their concerns about illegal or unethical practices to the Board and their rights should not be compromised for doing this
a.) Does the GOCC have procedures for complaints by employees concerning illegal (including corruption) and unethical behavior?YesGuidelines on the Whistleblowing Policy of NHA
b.) Does the GOCC have procedures to protect an employee/person who reveals illegal/unethical behavior from retaliation?YesGuidelines on the Whistleblowing Policy of NHA
II. DISCLOSURE AND TRANSPARENCY (35%)
7.) Quality of Annual Report
Does the GOCC’s annual report disclose the following items:
a.) Corporate ObjectivesYesPerformance Scorecard 2018
b.) Financial Performance IndicatorsYesStatement of Financial performance as of December 2017
c.) Non-financial Performance IndicatorsYesGCG Validated performance scorecard based on orig target
d.) Details of whistle-blowing policyYesGuidelines on the Whistleblowing Policy of NHA
e.) Biographical details (at least age, qualifications, date of first appointment, relevant experience, and other directorships of listed companies) of directors/commissioners2017 Board Profiles
f.) Training and/or continuing education programme attended by each director/commissioner2017 Board Profiles
8.) Are the Annual Reports downloadable from the GOCC’s website?Yes2017 Annual Report
9.) Corporate Governance Confirmation Statement
Does the Annual Report contain a statement confirming the company’s full compliance with the code of corporate governance and where there is non-compliance, identify and explain reasons for each issue?
10.) Timely filing/release of annual/financial reports
a.) Are the audited financial report/statement released within 60 days upon receipt from COA?2017 Annual Report
b.) Is the annual report released within 90 days from release of audited financial report?Yes2017 Annual Financial Statement
Date of Receipt
(from COA): June 28, 2018 Date Published: February 6, 2019
c.) Is the true and fairness/fair representation of the annual financial statement/reports affirmed by the board of directors/commissioners and/or the relevant officers of the company?Yes
III. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE BOARD (50%)
11.) Corporate Vision/Mission
a.) Has the Board of Directors reviewed the vision and mission/corporate strategy in the last financial yearYes
b.) Does the Board of Directors monitor/oversee the implementation of the corporate strategy?YesNHA Manual on Corporate Governance
12.) Did the GOCC achieve 90% in the PES?YesNHA scored 66/.04% for 2017.
NHA has a pending request with GCG for reconsideration of NHA’s 2017, 2018 and 2019 Scorecards.
13.) Code of Ethics or Conduct
a.) Are the details of the code of ethics or conduct disclosed?YesResponsibilities of the Board: Code of Conduct
b.) Does the GOCC disclose that all Directors/Commissioners, senior management and employees are required to comply with the code?YesResponsibilities of the Board: Code of Conduct
c.) Does the company disclose how it implements and monitors compliance with the code of ethics or conduct?YesResponsibilities of the Board: Code of Conduct
14.) Does the Board appoint a Nomination and Compensation / Remuneration CommitteeYesBoard Committee Membership
15.)Did the Nomination and Compensation / Remuneration Committee meet at least twice during the year?
16.) If yes, is the report of the Nomination and Compensation / Remuneration Committee publicly disclosed?
17.)Does the Board appoint an Audit Committee?YesBoard Committee Membership
18. )If yes, is the report of the Audit Committee publicly disclosed?YesBoard Committees Accomplishments
19. ) Does at least one member of the Audit Committee have an audit, accounting or finance background (qualification or experience)?YesBoard Audit Committee Profile
20.) Did the Audit Committee meet at least four times during the year?YesBoard Committees Accomplishments
21.)Does the Board appoint a Risk Management Committee?YesBoard Committee Membership
22.)If yes, is the report of the Risk Management Committee publicly disclosed?
23.)Does at least one member of the Risk Management Committee have a background in finance and investments?YesBoard Committee Membership
24.) Board meetings and attendance
a.)Are the Board of Directors meetings scheduled at the beginning of the year? (end of Q1)YesSchedule of NHA Board Meetings 2017
b.)Does the Board of Directors meet at least monthly?YesBoard of Directors Attendance
c.) Did the Board of Directors meet on at least 75% on their scheduled meetings?YesBoard of Directors Attendance
d.) Has each of the directors/commissioners attended at least 90% of all the Board meetings held during the year?YesBoard of Directors Attendance
e.)Did the Board of Directors meet separately at least once during the year without the President/CEO present?
25.) Access to Information
a.)Does the GOCC have a policy that stipulates board papers for Board of Directors/CommissionersYesNHA Manual on Corporate Governance
b.)Is the Board Secretary trained in legal, accountancy or company secretarial practices?YesAtty. Maria Magdalena De Leon Siacon
26.) Internal Audit
a.)Does the company have a separate internal audit function?YesApproved NHA OSSP
b.)Does the appointment and removal of the internal auditor require the approval of the Audit Committee?YesNHA Manual on Corporate Governance
27.) Risk Oversight
a.) Does the company disclose the internal control procedures/risk management systems it has in place?Yes2017 Risk Management Controls and Measures NHA has been submitting to COA reports on Risk Management since 2015
b.) Does the Annual Report disclose that the Board of Directors/Commissioners has overseen a review of the company’s material controls (including operational, financial and compliance controls) and risk management systems?Yes2017 Risk Management Controls and Measures
NHA has been submitting to COA reports on Risk Management since 2015
c.) Does the company disclose how key risks are managed?Yes2017 Risk Management Controls and Measures
NHA has been submitting to COA reports on Risk Management since 2015
d.) Does the Annual Report contain a statement from the Board of Directors or Audit Committee commenting on the adequacy of the GOCC’s internal controls / risk management systems?
28.) Board Chairman
Do different persons assume the roles of Chairman and CEO?YesBoard of Directors Profile
29.) Board Directors
a.) Does the GOCC have orientation
programs for new Directors?
b.) Does the GOCC have a policy that encourages Directors/Commissioners to attend on-going or continuous professional education programs?YesNHA Manual on
Corporate Governance
c.) Did all Appointive Directors attend at least 1 training for the calendar year?
30.) Board Appraisal
a.) Is an annual performance
assessment conducted for the Board of
Directors?
YesNHA utilizes the online portal of the GCG (iPED) in appraising its
Board of Directors.
NHA Manual on
Corporate Governance
b.) Does the GOCC disclose the process followed in conducting the Board assessment?YesNHA utilizes the online portal of the GCG (iPED) in appraising its
Board of Directors.
NHA Manual on
Corporate Governance
c.) Does the GOCC disclose the criteria used in the Board assessment?YesNHA utilizes the online portal of the GCG (iPED) in appraising its
Board of Directors.
NHA Manual on
Corporate Governance
31. Committee Appraisal
a.) Is an annual performance
assessment conducted for the Board of
Directors Committees?
YesNHA utilizes the online portal of the GCG (iPED) in appraising its
Board of Directors.
NHA Manual on
Corporate Governance
BONUS
Stakeholder Relationships
1.) Does the GOCC practice Global Reporting Index (GRI) on its annual reports?
Disclosure and Transparency
2.) Quality of Annual Report
Are the audited annual financial report/statement released within 30 days upon the receipt from COA?
Yes2017 Annual Financial
Statement

Date of Receipt (from COA): June 28, 2018
Date Published:
February 6, 2019
PENALTY
Responsibilities of the Board
1.) Are there members of the Board of Directors who hold more than five (5) positions in GOCCs and PLCs?
2.) Is there non-compliance with Good Governance Conditions?