May directors or trustees attend and vote at board meetings via proxy or remote communication? Directors or trustees cannot attend or vote by proxy at board meetings, as their personal deliberation and judgment are deemed essential to the board’s function (SEC. 52, Revised Corporation Code of the Philippines). However, directors or trustees who are unable […]
Who has the right to vote shares in a stock corporation when the shares are subject to a security interest? In cases where a stockholder grants a security interest in their shares (like a pledge or chattel mortgage), the stockholder-grantor shall retain the right to attend and vote at meetings of stockholders (SEC. 54, Revised
What is the rule for voting shares of stock owned jointly by two or more persons? When shares are owned jointly by two or more persons, the consent of all co-owners shall be necessary for voting those shares (SEC. 55, Revised Corporation Code of the Philippines). This joint consent is required unless the co-owners execute
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What are the requirements for proxies and their maximum period of validity? Proxies must be in writing, signed and filed by the stockholder or member, and submitted in any form authorized in the bylaws (SEC. 57, Revised Corporation Code of the Philippines). They must be received by the corporate secretary within a reasonable time before
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What is the general term limit for a voting trust agreement, and what is the exception? A voting trust agreement may be created by one or more stockholders to confer upon a trustee the right to vote and other rights pertaining to the shares for a period not exceeding five (5) years at any time
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Under what conditions may a director who acquired a corporate business opportunity avoid having to refund the profits? A director who acquires a business opportunity that rightfully belonged to the corporation, thereby obtaining profits to the prejudice of the corporation, must generally account for and refund all such profits (SEC. 33, Revised Corporation Code of
What are the rules concerning the adoption and filing requirements for corporate bylaws? For the adoption of bylaws, the affirmative vote of the stockholders representing at least a majority of the outstanding capital stock is necessary (SEC. 45, Revised Corporation Code of the Philippines). The bylaws must be signed by the voting stockholders or members
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What are the mandatory composition and specific restrictions placed upon the powers of an Executive Committee? The board may create an executive committee if authorized by the bylaws, and this committee must be composed of at least three (3) directors (SEC. 34, Revised Corporation Code of the Philippines). The committee may act on specific matters
What is the restriction on donations made by foreign corporations in the Philippines? Every corporation has the general power and capacity to make reasonable donations for the public welfare or for charitable, scientific, civic, or similar purposes (SEC. 35, Revised Corporation Code of the Philippines). However, this power is explicitly restricted for foreign corporations doing
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What are the requirements and voting threshold for a private corporation to extend or shorten its corporate term? A private corporation may extend or shorten its term as stated in the articles of incorporation only when the action is approved by a majority vote of the board of directors or trustees (SEC. 36, Revised Corporation
