Proactive Hotline for SM Investments Corporation
SM Investments Corporation (SMIC) is a publicly listed company on the Philippine Stock Exchange and recognized as one of the country’s largest conglomerates. Incorporated on January 15, 1960, SMIC serves as the holding company of the SM Group, with core interests in retail, property, and banking.
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Bribery and Corruption
Offering, giving, soliciting, or receiving anything of value — including gifts, cash, hospitality, or favors — intended to improperly influence a business decision, secure a contract, or gain an unfair advantage. Covers both public sector corruption (e.g., bribing government officials) and private sector corruption. |
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Conflict of Interest
A situation where personal or financial interests could impair — or appear to impair — an individual's objectivity or professional judgment. Examples include undisclosed personal relationships influencing vendor selection, misuse of confidential client or company information for personal gain, or holding financial interests in a competitor or supplier. |
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Data Privacy and Information Security
Improper handling, unauthorized access, or misuse of sensitive information, including personal data, financial data, intellectual property, or other confidential business information. Covers failures to comply with data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR, PDPA), unauthorized data sharing, and breaches of data confidentiality or integrity — whether intentional or through negligence. |
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Falsification or Forgery of Documents
Counterfeiting, forging, altering, or otherwise manipulating any document — physical or digital — to misrepresent facts or deceive. Examples include falsified invoices, tampered records, fabricated signatures, or unauthorized alterations to contracts, reports, or official documents. |
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Financial Reporting Concerns
Deliberate or material misrepresentation in the recording of financial transactions or business results. Examples include incorrect revenue recognition, manipulation of financial statements, improper application of accounting standards, falsified expense claims, or the preparation of misleading financial reports. |
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Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Violations
Conduct that endangers the health, safety, or wellbeing of employees, contractors, or the public, or causes harm to the environment. Examples include failure to comply with safety protocols, concealment of workplace accidents, improper handling of hazardous materials, or environmental violations. |
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Misconduct, Unethical behavior or Policy Violations
Conduct that violates applicable laws, the company's Code of Ethics, internal policies, or contractual obligations. Examples include abuse of authority, unauthorized overrides of controls, acting beyond one's authority, violations of human rights policies, and failure to comply with regulatory or legal requirements. |
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Others
Concerns that do not fall clearly under any of the categories above. May include intentional IT security breaches, social media policy violations, research misconduct, unauthorized process deviations, or emerging issues not yet captured in defined categories. |
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Theft, Fraud or Misappropriation
Unlawful or deceptive taking, use, or diversion of company funds, assets, or resources. Examples include stealing physical or digital assets, embezzlement, submitting false expense claims, fraudulent vendor payments, or misuse of company funds or property for personal benefit. |
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Workplace Harassment, Discrimination, Retaliation, and other Employee Relations Issues
Any form of unwelcome, hostile, or unfair treatment in the workplace. Includes sexual harassment, bullying, discrimination based on race, gender, religion, disability, age or other protected characteristics, abuse of authority, and retaliation against individuals who raise concerns or participate in investigations. |
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