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0 3 3 1 SEC FORM 17-A For the Fiscal Year ended 31 March 2016 Last Friday of September
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STI Education Systems Holdings, Inc.
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13. State the aggregate market value of the voting stock held by non-affiliates of the registrant.
3,593,087,024 shares x P 0.57 per share = P2,048,059,603.68
Note: As of the last trading date which was on 31 March 2016, the Company’s shares were
traded at P 0.57 each.
14. The Company was not involved in any insolvency/suspension of payments proceedings in the
last five (5) years.
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
15. The March 31, 2016 Audited Consolidated Financial Statements is incorporated by reference in
this SEC Form 17-A (Item 7)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART I – BUSINESS AND GENERAL INFORMATION
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Item 1 Description of Business 4

Item 2 Properties 43
Item 3 Legal Proceedings 47
Item 4 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders 55
PART II – OPERATIONAL AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 5 Market for Issuer’s Common Equity and Related Stockholder Matters 55
Item 6 Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operation and Plan of Operation 57
Item 7 Financial Statements 71
Item 8 Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and
Financial Disclosures 71
PART III – CONTROL AND COMPENSATION INFORMATION
Item 9 Directors and Executive Officers of the Issuer 72

Item 10 Executive Compensation 79
Item 11 Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management 80
Item 12 Certain Relationships and Related Transactions 84
PART IV – CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Item 13 Corporate Governance 85
PART V – EXHIBITS AND SCHEDULES
Item 14 Exhibits and Reports on SEC Form 17-C 85
SIGNATURES 88
MARCH 31, 2016 AUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND

SUPPLEMENTARY SCHEDULES
CONSOLIDATED CHANGES IN ACGR FOR 2015
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PART 1 - BUSINESS AND GENERAL INFORMATION
Item 1. DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS
Group History and Structure
STI Education Systems Holdings, Inc. (“STI Holdings” or the “Company”) was originally established in
1928 as the Philippine branch office of Theo H. Davies & Co., a Hawaiian corporation. It was
reincorporated as a Philippine corporation in 1946. After many years of operations as part of the
Jardine-Matheson group, STI Holdings was sold to local Philippine investors in 2006. In March 2010, it
became part of the Tanco Group of Companies.
STI Holdings is the holding company within the Tanco Group that drives investment in its education
business. It is a publicly-listed company in the Philippine Stock Exchange (“PSE”) and its registered
office address and principal place of business is 7 th Floor, STI Holdings Center, 6764 Ayala Avenue,
Makati City. Unless indicated otherwise or the context otherwise requires, reference to the “Group” are
to STI Holdings and its subsidiaries.
In June and August 2012, the Board of Directors and stockholders of the Company, respectively,
approved the share-for-share swap transaction (the “Share Swap”) between the shareholders of the
Company and the shareholders of STI Education Services Group, Inc. (“STI ESG Shareholders”) and the
corresponding increase in the Company’s authorized capital stock from 1,103,000,000 shares with an
aggregate par value of P551.5 million to 10,000,000,000 shares with an aggregate par value of P5 billion.
The Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) approved both the Share Swap and increase in
authorized capital stock in September 2012.
On the latter part of August 2012, the Board of Directors of STI Holdings approved the offering and
issuance by way of a follow-on offering of up to a maximum of 3 billion common shares of the
Company. The O f f e r , c o m p r i s e d o f Primary Offering, Secondary Offering and the Over
Allotment Option were a l l e x e c u t e d a n d completed in November 2012 where a total of 2,900,000,000
shares were issued following its listing in the PSE.
As of March 31, 2016 and March 31, 2015, STI Holdings has outstanding shares totaling to 9,904,806,924
out of its authorized capital stock of 10 billion shares.
Consolidation of STI Education Services Group, Inc. (“STI ESG”) into STI Holdings
In August 2012, STI Holdings’ shareholders approved an increase in share capital from 1,103,000,000
shares with an aggregate par value of P551.5 million to 10,000,000,000 shares with an aggregate par value
of P5 billion and a share swap agreement with the STI ESG Shareholders. The SEC approved the
agreement and the increase in the authorized capital of the Company in September 2012. By end of
October 2012, the consolidation of the two companies was completed.
In view of the increase in its authorized capital stock and pursuant to the Share Swap, STI Holdings
issued 5,901,806,924 shares to STI ESG Shareholders in exchange for 907,970,294 common shares of
STI ESG As a result, immediately after the Share Swap, the STI ESG Shareholders who joined the Share
Swap owned approximately 84% interest in STI Holdings while STI Holdings increased its shareholdings
to 96.0% of the total issued and outstanding capital stock of STI ESG.
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In November and December 2012, STI Holdings subscribed to 2.1 billion STI ESG shares. In July 2013,
the Company acquired an additional 328,125 shares. STI Holdings’ ownership of STI ESG is at 98.66% as
of March 31, 2016 and March 31, 2015.
Acquisition of West Negros University
STI Holdings acquired on October 1, 2013, 99.45% of the issued and outstanding common shares and
99.93% of the issued and outstanding preferred shares of West Negros University Corp., now known as
STI West Negros University, a leading university in the City of Bacolod in Negros Occidental.
West Negros University offers a wide variety of programs and complements the courses offered by
the Company’s other subsidiary, STI ESG.
The acquisition is part of the planned expansion of the Company. It not only widened its course
offerings at the tertiary level but the acquisition also provided STI Holdings another entry into basic
education which is the focus of the government’s K to 12 program, and into the graduate school level
which is vital in uplifting the development of human capital in the country.
In May 2015, the SEC approved the change in the corporate name of West Negros University Corp. to STI
West Negros University, Inc.
Attenborough Holdings Corporation (“AHC”)
The Company became a stockholder owning 40% of AHC in November 2014 following the SEC approval
of the increase in the authorized capital stock of AHC. In February 2015, STI Holdings acquired the
remaining 60% ownership of AHC from various individuals making it a 100% owned subsidiary.
AHC is a holding company which is a party to the Joint Venture Agreement and Shareholders’
Agreement (“the Agreements”) among Philippine Women’s University (PWU”), Unlad Resources
Development Corporation (“Unlad”) and the Benitez Group. Under the Agreements, AHC is set to own
up to 20% of Unlad. AHC is also a party to the Omnibus Agreement it executed with STI Holdings and
Unlad.
Business Development
STI Education Services Group, Inc. (“STI ESG”)
STI ESG was founded on August 21, 1983 to address the IT education needs of the Philippines. The
first courses that it offered were in modular forms that covered basic programming concepts and the
COBOL and Basic programming languages. These short courses were patterned to satisfy the
demand of college graduates and working professionals who wanted to learn more about the emerging
computer technology.
Shortly after the establishment of its first wholly-owned training center, STI ESG began granting
franchises for other locations within Metro Manila. In 1985, STI ESG established its first provincial school
with a wholly- owned campus in Baguio City. In l986, expansion moved to the southern part of the
Philippines with a wholly-owned school in Cebu. In 1988, STI ESG established its first campus in
Mindanao, with a wholly- owned school in Davao City.
In the mid 1990’s, STI ESG began to shift its focus from short courses to college degree programs to
adjust to the changing business environment. In 1994, STI ESG developed a 2-year associate degree in
computer programming. In 1995, STI ESG was granted a permit by the Commission on Higher Education
(“CHED”) to operate colleges. It started to roll out the four-year college programs in 1996 with the
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science.
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In 2001, the Tanco Group, a minority shareholder at that time, acquired control of STI ESG by
purchasing a controlling interest from the founders. The Tanco group then installed a new management
team. The management team conducted a series of consultations, market studies, and strategy reviews.
The resulting market strategy aimed to escalate STI ESG’s strength beyond IT, by expanding the existing
programs to bachelor’s degree in the fields of business administration, computer engineering,
secondary education, and by introducing new programs in electronics and communications
engineering, nursing, and hotel and restaurant management. To date, new programs continue to be
considered and reviewed when STI ESG introduced a bachelor’s degree in Tourism in 2010,
Accounting Technology in 2011, and Communication in 2012. In August 2013, STI ESG also officially
applied for the initial offering of the Senior High School program (Grades 11 and 12) beginning School
Year (SY) 2014-15. As of today, all 77 schools in the STI ESG network have been granted the Department
of Education (“DepEd”) permit to offer Senior High School.
STI ESG continued to embark on expansion and capital improvement projects as it encouraged schools
to move from rented space into school-owned stand-alone campuses. STI ESG also acquired certain
franchises and converted them into wholly-owned schools. In addition, STI ESG has centralized its focus
into academic quality and started investing on trainings on awareness, documentation, and internal
quality audit to achieve ISO 9001:2008 certification for its core academic processes — the courseware
development process, the faculty certification process, and the faculty training process — which was
awarded on February 5, 2015 by the ISO certifying body TÜV Rheinland Philippines Inc.
In August 2009, STI ESG subscribed to a 20% interest in a newly created holding company, STI
Investments, Inc. (“STI Investments”). STI Investments subsequently acquired a 100.0% interest in
PhilPlans First, Inc. (“PhilPlans”), now a leading pre-need company, providing innovative pension,
education and life plans. PhilPlans later acquired a 65% interest in Rosehills Memorial Management, Inc.,
a company engaged in the operation and management of a memorial park, memorial and interment
services and sale of memorial products. STI Investments also acquired a 99.74% interest in
PhilhealthCare, Inc., (“PhilCare”) a Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) that provides effective and
quality health services and operates through its own clinics and through nationwide accredited clinics
and hospitals. In May 2012, STI Investments acquired 70.0% of Philippine Life Financial Assurance Corp.
(“PhilLife”), formerly Asian Life Financial Assurance Corp. PhilLife provides financial services, such as
individual, family and group life insurance, investment plans and loan privilege programs. In December
2015, STI Investments subscribed to additional shares of PhilLife thus increasing its ownership to 70.6%
as of March 31, 2016. SEC approved the change in the corporate name of STI Investments, Inc. to Maestro
Holdings, Inc. on February 17, 2016.
The Shift in the Education Landscape in the Philippines: The Senior High School Program
The education landscape in the Philippines has changed with the signing of Republic Act (“RA”) 10533
on May 15, 2013, also known as the Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2013. The emphasis of RA 10533 is
the introduction of the K to 12 program which in summary adds two (2) years prior to tertiary
education.
For schools in the Philippines that offer tertiary education, similar to STI ESG, this means a substantial
reduction in incoming college freshmen students for two (2) academic years.
This threat has been constructively converted into an opportunity for the STI ESG network of campuses
nationwide. STI ESG has decided to capitalize on its nationwide presence and ample facilities to be able
to implement the first-to-market approach of the Senior High School (“SHS”) program.
In 2014, DepEd granted permit to offer SHS to sixty-seven (67) STI ESG schools out of a total of ninety-
two (92) schools. As of today, all 77 schools in the STI ESG network have been granted the DepEd permit
to offer Senior High School.
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Likewise, in June 2014, thirty-two (32) STI ESG schools were able to pilot Senior High School with a total
of 1,195 students. For SY 2015-16, four (4) more schools started its Senior High School program and the
total number of students increased to 1,577.
The two ( 2 ) program tracks covered by the permit are the Academic and Technical-Vocational-
Livelihood tracks. Under the Technical-Vocational-Livelihood Track, STI ESG offers three strands with
various specializations.
Academic Track
Accountancy, Business and Management
Humanities and Social Sciences
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
General Academic Strand
Technical – Vocational-Livelihood Track

Information and Communications Technology (“ICT”) Strand
Specializations:
 Computer Programming
 Animation
 Illustration
 Computer Hardware Servicing
 Broadband Installation
Home Economics Strand

Specializations:
 Commercial Cooking
 Cookery
 Bartending
 Food and Beverage Services
 Tour Guiding Services
 Travel Services
 Tourism Promotion Services
 Front Office Services
 Housekeeping
Industrial Arts Strand

Specialization:
 Consumer Electronics Servicing
The Senior High School offering of STI ESG aims to minimize the impact of the expected reduction in
enrollment since there will be a substantial reduction of incoming freshmen during the transition period
from Senior High School to College. Likewise, there is an opportunity for STI ESG to increase its student
retention and migration when the students graduate from Senior High School and decide to pursue a
Baccalaureate degree.
STI Senior High School Early Registration
To help prepare the incoming Grade 11 students in choosing the right track, DepEd released Order No. 41
or known as the Senior High School Guidance Program and Early Registration. This aims to guide Grade
10 students or Senior High entrants in coming up with informed decisions regarding their choice of track
or specialization for the Early Registration from October 19 up to November 13, 2015.
STI ESG collaborated with DepEd and conducted career guidance and orientation seminars for Grade 10
students in various public and private high schools nationwide. During the registration period, all Grade
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10 students in all public and private high schools were encouraged to submit their choice of school and
SHS track to their respective class advisers. The class advisers of Grade 10 in public schools were then
tasked to register their students for SHS and submit learners’ preferences through the SHS registration
module in the Learner Information System (LIS) of DepEd.
In addition, aligned with DepEd’s objectives to assist students with their decisions, STI developed a tool
called the Student’s Career Opportunity and Personality Evaluator or SCOPE. It is a unique
computerized program that would help Grade 10 students find the best career for them that fits their
strengths, interests, and personality. With the assistance of a Guidance Counselor, incoming Senior High
students will get a free comprehensive report in less than 30 minutes that can lead them in making an
important decision for their future.
As a result of STI ESG’s marketing efforts in the early registration campaign for SHS, a total of 30,917
Grade 10 students registered in STI ESG with 2,577 officially enrolled as of March 31, 2016.
Post-Graduation Report for SY 2014-15
The STI Alumni Relations, Placement, and Linkages (“STI APL”) department conducts a survey of the
graduating class to track employment rate six (6) months after graduation. This is facilitated through the
STI School’s Alumni and Placement Office. For SY 2014-15, 60% of the surveyed graduates were
employed within six (6) months after graduation and 64% were employed after one (1) year.
Still as part of the job placement assistance of STI, the STI APL institutionalizes partnerships locally and
internationally to help increase the employability of graduates through the Interactive Career Assistance
and Recruitment System.
Interactive Career Assistance and Recruitment System (“ICARES”)
The ICARES is an exclusive job search system for STI graduates which facilitates the easy dissemination
of STI’s partners for their placement opportunities and provision of candidates (STI graduates) to fill in
job openings. Partners for job placement of STI graduates are enabled to post their job openings and
request for lists of graduates through www.i-cares.com or the ICARES at no cost. Registration with
ICARES is required for all graduating STI students. In SY 2013-14, 104 partners utilized the ICARES
system wherein 73 of its partners were able to post job vacancies on the ICARES website. The numbers
slightly increased in SY 2014-15 to 112 partners with 85 partners posting job opportunities on the website.
With 111 partner companies in SY 2015-16, the number of companies using the ICARES system continued
to increase to 91.
On-the-ground school activities such as job fairs are conducted for recruitment purposes and to
provide employment preparation seminars for graduating STI ESG students. In SY 2013-14, 30
institutional partners participated in STI ESG job fairs and 31 participants in SY 2014-15, and 34 partners
in SY 2015-16. Schools nationwide also have local partnerships within their community to provide more
avenues available to graduating students.
The STI Distinguished Alumni Awards
SY 2014-15 marks the launch of the STI Distinguished Alumni Awards. STI ESG campuses nationwide
nominated deserving alumni who have received distinction and achievement in their chosen field.
The winners — Jose Agustinho Salvador, Janice Lagundi, Felix Emradura, Michael Cunanan, and Edward
Czar Aquino — were awarded on April 30, 2015 during the Achievers’ Night of the 2015 STI Leaders’
Convention held at the Boracay Regency Hotel Resort and Spa.
In its second year, another batch of exemplary alumni were recognized on April 28, 2016 at the Hennan
Resort Alona Beach, Bohol.
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STI West Negros University, Inc. (“STI WNU”, formerly West Negros University Corp.)
West Negros University was founded on February 14, 1948 by three Baptist women leaders. The school,
then West Negros College (“WNC”), first operated as a sectarian educational institution in an old rented
Valentine Memorial Hall in Bacolod, offering six undergraduate programs that attracted 710 students
handled by 33 faculty members.
In 1951, the school was re-established as a non-sectarian school on its present location along Burgos Street,
utilizing a three-storey wooden building that housed classrooms and administrative offices. A separate
building was also built for elementary and high school pupils.
With the continued increase in enrolment, then President Leodegario N. Agustin initiated the
construction of a P2.2 million concrete five-storey building. The building accommodated all academic
departments and administrative offices, laboratories, clinic, library, and classrooms.
To enrich the college life of students, a gymnasium was constructed in 1968 for the school's extra-
curricular and sports activities. It also hosted convocations, cultural presentations and graduation
activities, and extended its services to the community by accommodating, among others, basketball
games, boxing tournaments, social gatherings, and concerts.
The following year, the school's enrolment rose to 6,843 students, with a pool of 200 faculty members.
The increase brought about further expansion; hence in 1972 the construction of a concrete three-storey
building for the high school and elementary department was initiated.
In 1980, responding to the changing times with the advent of computers, the college put up its
own Computer Center and expanded its curricular offerings by opening computer courses and short-
term or technical programs. It was then considered among the biggest and was recognized among the
pioneers of computer schools in Western Visayas.
On October 1, 2007, as initiated by then President, Dr. Suzette Lilian A. Agustin, an application for
University status was submitted at the CHED Central Office, Manila. CHED Central Office sent a
Special Team from November 22 to 23, 2007 to evaluate and verify compliance of WNC with the
university standards. The school’s readiness for a final CHED visit to inspect and evaluate WNC’s level
of compliance was conveyed on January 25, 2008 to the Commission en banc and to the Office of
Programs and Standards of the Commission on Higher Education, which resulted to the conduct of
the detailed and rigorous process of verification by the CHED Commissioners on February 5, 2008.
On February 11, 2008, the Commission on Higher Education found WNC in full compliance of CHED
requirements, and granted WNC the University Status, per Resolution No. 78, s. 2008. The WNC
Board of Trustees then unanimously approved the change of the school’s name from West Negros
College to West Negros University, on February 26, 2008. On June 10, 2008, West Negros University
received the official confirmation through a Certificate of University Status from CHED, by virtue of
Resolution No. 290, s. 2008, dated June 2, 2008.
On October 1, 2013, STI Holdings acquired 99.45% of the issued and outstanding common shares and 99.93%
of the preferred shares of STI WNU thus making it a subsidiary of the Company.
On May 15, 2015, the SEC approved the change of the University’s name to STI West Negros University.
It is now branded as an STI school.
On October 5, 2015, DepEd granted STI WNU the Permit to Operate SHS Program for all tracks. On May
11, 2016, DepEd also granted the university the permit to offer ICT Strand and certain specializations. STI
WNU’s SHS offering is as follows:
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Academic Track
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Technical-Vocational Track
ICT Strand
Specializations:
 Contact Center Services

Specializations:
 Bread and Pastry Production
 Cookery
 Housekeeping
 Local Guiding Services
 Travel Services
Sports Track
Arts and Design Track
On May 13, 2014, West Negros University purchased the net assets of Bacolod Educational Service and
Technology Center, Inc. (“STI College – Bacolod”) from an STI ESG franchisee, thus taking over the
operation of its schools, a college and a Technical Education and Skills Development Authority
(“TESDA”) registered education center in Bacolod City, on the same date. The students of both the college
and the education center were fully integrated into STI WNU in the second semester of SY 2014-15.
On December 9, 2015, the SEC approved the amendment of STI WNU’s Articles of Incorporation allowing
STI WNU to provide maritime training services that will offer and conduct training required by the
Maritime Industry Authority (“MARINA”) for officers and crew on board Philippine and/or foreign
registered ships operating in the Philippine and/or international waters.
On March 2, 2016, STI WNU submitted an application to MARINA for the accreditation of the following
non-simulator training courses:
 Consolidated Marine Pollution 73/78 Annexes I-VI

 Ship Security Officer (“SSO”)
 Seafarer Security Awareness Training (“SSAT”) / Seafarer with Designated Security Duties
(“SDSD”)
On March 29, 2016, STI WNU submitted an application to MARINA for the accreditation of the following
simulator training courses:
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 New Management Level Course for Marine Deck Officers (“MLC-DECK”)

 Updating Training for Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch (“OIC-NW”)
 Ratings Forming Part of a Navigational Watch (“Deckwatchkeeping”)
 Ship Stability and Bridge Teamwork (“SSBT”)
 Updating Management Level Course for Marine Deck Officers (“Updating Training for MLC-
Deck”)
Non-STI Branded Schools
In addition to the schools in the STI ESG Network, STI ESG operates two schools that are not branded as
STI schools: iACADEMY, which specializes in course offerings in animation and multimedia and
digital arts and De Los Santos STI (“DLS STI”) College, a health science and nursing school and
its wholly-owned subsidiary, STI College – Quezon Avenue, which is part of the STI ESG Network.
iACADEMY
iACADEMY started in 2002 with an initial class of 72 students. At the beginning of SY 2015-16,
iACADEMY had 994 students enrolled. The school is located in Makati - the Central Business District of
Manila. The faculty is comprised of both experienced academicians and industry practitioners.
iACADEMY prides itself in being the first Wacom Authorized training partner in the Philippines, as well
as the first college in the ASEAN region to be appointed as an IBM Center of Excellence. Aside from
bringing in industry professionals to teach at iACADEMY, the school also has an impressive internship
program, which is one of the most intensive in the country today. Under the program, iACADEMY
student interns work full-time in partner companies for at least 960 hours. This model has resulted in a
96% job placement rate within the first six (6) months after graduation.
iACADEMY’s transfer to iACADEMY Plaza for SY 2014-15 accommodated its growing student
population. The auditorium, commissioned with its lights and sounds fixtures located at the 2nd floor has
a 450-500 seating capacity. iACADEMY occupies 8 floors of the 11-storey building. All 8 floors have been
designed to provide modern facilities with the entire 7th floor equipped with top of the line computer
suites that provide necessities of education including high speed internet at 20 Mbps each from two
internet service providers, namely Eastern Telecoms and PT&T.
On August 10, 2015, DepEd granted iACADEMY’s permit to offer Senior High School. iACADEMY will
be offering three tracks, as follows:
Academic Track
ICT Strand
Specializations:
 Animation

Specialization:
 Fashion Design
Arts & Design Track
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DLS STI College
De Los Santos STI College was established and recognized by the Department of Education Culture
and Sports (“DECS”) in 1975 as part of the expanding services of the De Los Santos General Hospital
(“the Hospital”) to the Filipino community. The school opened its College of Nursing with only 65
students. In the school’s interest to ensure quality students for its system, only student applicants with a
minimum rating of 95% in their NCEE were accepted into the College of Nursing. By 1979, 42 of its first
nursing students graduated with 135 students enrolled. Through diligence and careful management, the
population increased to 300.
Since its opening in 1975, the School of Nursing has always been a separate institution from the
hospital. It became the De Los Santos School of Nursing in 1976 with Mrs. Lydia G. Tapia as its first
Executive Dean.
The courses, which the school offered, continued to increase as it kept pace with its maturing years. In
1981 the School opened Junior Secretarial courses and Midwifery. Two years later, its first batch of
enrollees graduated.
In the next decade, the De Los Santos College has added to its line, the College of Physical Therapy,
which received DECS authority to operate in June 1993.
In September 2002, the merger with STI ESG was established. This merger was a strategic move on
both parties to be globally competitive as the leading ICT Enhanced Healthcare learning institution.
Thus, the name De Los Santos-STI College of Health Professions, Inc. (DLS STI) was established.
STI ESG has a 52% interest in DLS STI, which is a CHED licensed college specializing in health
science education. Approximately 80% of the students were then enrolled in health sciences. In addition,
it offered programs in hotel and restaurant management, and tourism.
Due to the visa retrogression in the U.S.A. and the lowering demand for Nurses in other countries,
nursing colleges in Asia experienced a continuing drop in their enrollees, including DLS STI College.
Further, anticipating the substantial reduction in the number of freshmen enrollees in the SY 2016-2017
and 2017-2018 as a result of the implementation of the Government’s K to 12 program, the school’s board
decided to suspend its operations for the foregoing school years.
DLS STI’s wholly-owned subsidiary, STI College Quezon Avenue, Inc., is incorporated in the
Philippines and registered with SEC on March 20, 2007. Its registered office address is 133 Quezon
Avenue, Quezon City.
STI College Quezon Avenue, Inc. was established as an Education Center in San Juan f r o m 1993 to
1995, then transferred to Sta. Mesa f r o m 1996 up to 2000. It was upgraded to College status in 2001
offering bachelor degree programs. STI College Quezon Avenue, Inc. was formerly situated at 1050
CDC Bldg. Quezon Avenue, Quezon City near Pantranco until second quarter of 2009. In June 2009, it
moved to its present location in a four-storey building with mezzanine floor conducive to a campus
setting.
Enrollment
STI ESG
STI ESG had an average total enrollment of 66,259 for the first and second semesters in SY 2013-14. By SY
2014-15, there was an increase of 5.49% over the previous year as the average total enrollment for both the
first and second semesters went up to 69,896. The average total enrollment continued to go up to 74,524 in
SY 2015-16 which consequently attained a 6.62% increase.
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In SY 2013-14, the total freshmen enrollees was 31,871 and grew by 3.52% in SY 2014-15. The number of
enrollees continued to improve in SY 2015-16 attaining an increase of 8.13% with 34,149.
The average percentage of students retained in a semester was 96% from SY 2013-14 to SY 2015-16.
Meanwhile, the average percentage of students who migrated to the succeeding semester is at 91% in
SY 2013-14 and 92% in SY 2014-15. In SY 2015-16, the average percentage of students who migrated to the
succeeding semester is still at 92%.
In the previous years, significant increases in the enrollment are more evident in the degree programs of
STI ESG compared to its technical/vocational programs. The share of associate and baccalaureate degree
programs to technical/vocational programs improved from 76% versus 24% in SY 2013-14 to 81% versus
16% in SY 2014-15. It continued to increase to 85% versus 12% in SY 2015-16.
On the other hand, the senior high school tracks and specializations posted a 3% share for both SY 2014-
15 and SY 2015-16.
In SY 2013-14, STI ESG generated 13,647 graduates for the first and second semesters, and 12,280 in SY
2014-15. For SY 2015-16, there were 12,672 graduates for the first and second semesters.
STI WNU
For SY 2013-14, enrollment in STI WNU was at 5,000. As for SY 2014-15, STI WNU showed
improvement as it registered 5,080 students and an additional of 1,386 students from the acquired STI
College – Bacolod franchised schools, thus increasing the number of enrolled students to 6,466. This
generated an increase of 29% compared to previous year’s total student population. The following
school year, SY 2015-16, it had 6,091 students; 6% shy of last year’s enrollment. Contributing factors
include financial constraints and the graduation of the last batch of Nursing students. Due to the
continuous decline in the number of enrollees, STI WNU surrendered its permit to offer the Nursing
program.
The share of Basic Education and Graduate Studies program increased by 1 percentage point each in the
last two years, whereas, the share of Tertiary programs in the enrollment mix decreased from 72% to
70%. On the other hand, the ratio of new students to continuing students remained unchanged at 37%
versus 63% in the last two school years.
Tuition Fee Increases
STI ESG
For SY 2013-14, there was an average increase of 5% in the tuition fees. In SY 2014-15, no increase was
implemented in the tuition fees and other school fees. On the other hand, a 5% increase was implemented
in SY 2015-16 in the tuition fees and other school fees.
STI WNU
For the school years covering SY 2013-14, SY 2014-15 and SY 2015-16, STI WNU has not implemented any
increase in tuition and other charges. This resulted to very affordable pricing in both basic education and
college/post-college courses versus immediate competitors in the market.
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New Programs/Majors and Revised Curricula
STI ESG
STI ESG regularly conducts market studies to determine what programs, both degree and technical-
vocational, are needed by the industry and the market. Moreover, revisions to existing programs are
implemented to meet changes in the identified needs, as well as changes in government regulatory
requirements.
Existing course offerings are likewise reviewed as needed. The streamlining of program curricula in
response to the needs of the market and developments in the industry drives the rationalization of
STI course offerings. In SY 2014-15, one program underwent program revisions.
STI ESG’s Standardized Courseware
STI ESG develops courseware to ensure the standard delivery of courses across all campuses in the STI
ESG network. These are sets of teaching materials used by the instructors which include the course
syllabus that sets the general objectives of the course with the course outline, presentation slides, class
hand-outs and other materials for use throughout the duration of the course, with accompanying
instructors’ guides. The instructors’ guides identify the specific objectives of each class session, the
appropriate teaching methodologies to be used, and how the provided materials are to be used to achieve
the set objectives.
As of this writing, STI ESG has developed courseware for over 500 courses and new courseware
materials are being developed as new courses and programs are offered. Moreover, existing
courseware are regularly revised and updated to keep up with recent developments in target industries
and the schools.
In SY 2015-16, forty-nine (49) courseware materials were developed and revised for Arts and Sciences, IT
and Engineering, Business and Management, Tourism Management, and Hospitality Management. These
courseware materials were embedded with activities leading toward attainment of the STI 4Cs —
Character, Change-adeptness, being a Communicator, and being a Critical Thinker. The materials were
also Outcome-based education (OBE)-aligned with assessment tools, rubric, and tasks.
Following recent developments in the industry and the trends in academic delivery, courseware revisions
are likewise developed at STI ESG. The traditional courseware materials were converted to LCD-
version in SY 2011-12, and course delivery was improved with the incorporation of multimedia materials.
New Programs
In compliance with the DepEd requirements, STI ESG prepared the following curricula and courseware
for Senior High School:
Curriculum for the Academic Track:

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
Curriculum for Technical-Vocational-Livelihood Track:

ICT Strand
Specializations:
 Animation
 Illustration
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Specializations:
 Commercial Cooking
 Cookery
 Bartending
 Tour Guiding Services
 Travel Services
 Tourism Promotions Services
 Housekeeping

Specialization:
 Consumer Electronics Servicing
Standardized Periodical Examination
The Standardized Periodical Examination for the preliminary and finals period, which used to be
outsourced to a third party, is now being developed by the Academic Research Group. For SY 2015-16,
the group developed 197 exams in the first semester and 145 exams in the second semester.
Milestones
STI ESG
STI ESG remains steadfast in its commitment to strive for academic excellence and search for
milestones directed towards the development of the institution and the improvement of the quality of its
graduates.
International Organization for Standardization 9001:2008 (“ISO 9001:2008”)
In SY 2014-15, STI ESG worked together in achieving the ISO 9001:2008 certification of its Learning
Delivery System. This system covers development of tertiary level courseware and curriculum, faculty
training, and faculty certification. The network has worked to fulfill the requirements that included
extensive research; training sessions on proper documentation and internal quality audit; documentation
of policies, processes, and work instructions; and the orientations given to STI ESG employees.
The ISO 9001:2008 is an international certification that indicates an institution’s effectiveness and
consistency in managing and carrying out its system regulation. It has strengthened the institution’s
standing in its performance to provide quality education that the students need. With an international
accreditation, it has verified the institution’s world-class performance in its education delivery
Senior High School Graduation
STI ESG celebrated its 1st Senior High School Graduation with 706 graduates from 36 campuses
nationwide in SY 2015-16. The network graduation was held on April 8, 2016 at the STI Academic Center
Global City in Taguig. The graduation ceremony was attended by the DepEd Regional Director for NCR,
Dr. Ponciano Menguito, and DepEd Assistant Secretary for Curriculum and Instruction, Mr. Elvin Uy.
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Partnership with DepEd and other Educational Institutions
As the largest pioneer school in Senior High School, STI ESG was continuously invited by DepEd to share
to the NCR Regional Directors, Division Superintendents, and Division Assistant Superintendents its
wealth of knowledge and experience in implementing the Senior High School program to its 77 campuses
nationwide: DepEd NCR Conference Room in January 2015, TYTANA College in July 2015, and Manila
Ocean Park in Pasay City in November 2015. In June 2015, STI was given a plaque of recognition for
being one of DepEd’s partners during its K to 12 Anniversary. STI ESG was also invited by the
Polytechnic University of the Philippines San Juan campus, a city government funded higher educational
institution, in October 2015 and Roosevelt College in November 2015.
Ads Standards Council (“ASC”)
The Ads Standards Council is an organization which aims to promote truth and fairness in advertising
through self-regulation. ASC also handles the screening of all advertising materials and settlement
disputes regarding advertising content. In December 2015, a complaint lodged with ASC against STI ESG
for its claim of “Pioneering the Largest Network of Senior High Schools” was decided to be invalid.
Leaders Convention
Held at the Boracay Regency Hotel Resort and Spa in Boracay, Aklan from April 29 to May 1, 2015, the
28th Annual Leaders Convention focused on the full implementation of the Senior High School program
for school year 2016-2017. It was attended by the STI ESG Executives, School Leaders, School Operations
Managers, and Senior School Administrators. Gracing the event were: DepEd’s Undersecretary for
Programs and Projects, Dr. Dina S. Ocampo, who discussed updates and shared her expertise on DepEd’s
K to 12 program conceptualization; and Dr. Ethel Agnes P. Valenzuela, Senior Specialist and Head of the
Research Unit at the Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization Regional Center for
Educational Innovation and Technology (“SEAMEO INNOTECH”), who talked about the imminent
ASEAN 2015 integration and its impact on the country.
Peoplesoft Campus Solutions (“PSCS”)
Oracle’s Peoplesoft Campus Solutions is a system that facilitates student admission, enrollment,
assessment, and grading, among others. Paired with Report Services, a web-based application hosting the
reportorial requirements of STI ESG, the PSCS was launched in SY 2015-16 to STI’s network of campuses.
Available in real time, the STI schools are able to access numerous reports which they can also modify
according to their own requirements. The reports are categorized into four (4) — Academics, Financials,
Enrollment, and Government-mandated reports — using the SQL Server Reporting Services 2008 R2.
Learning Management System
In SY 2015-16, STI ESG launched Learning Management System (LMS), a software application running on
Amazon cloud, to better manage the delivery of educational courses and/or training programs of its
students. The curricular course materials aim to augment classroom learning while the extra-curricular
course materials are prepared to further nurture student development. The LMS features a built-in
support for collaboration through various tools such as wikis, forums, and discussion groups; an internal
messaging system with bidirectional support for emails and text messaging; and a built-in portfolio
system which students can use to collect works to support learning and/or achievements. With LMS, STI
students can now complete their lessons at their own pace, wherever they are.
iLearn and Share
In SY 2015-16, STI ESG introduced iLearn and Share (“iLS”) to its Senior High School students. It is a
performance task wherein students were assessed based on their products or performance, which serve
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as proof of how well they understood and learned the task. Students can then apply their learnings to real
life situations.
New Colleges
STI Colleges Laoag and Dipolog were granted college status by CHED in SY 2014-15 and STI College –
Dumaguete in SY 2015-16.
STI WNU
On December 4, 2014, STI WNU was recognized by the Philippine Association of Colleges and
Universities Commission on Accreditation (“PACUCOA”) as the “Institution with the Highest Number
of Accredited Programs in Region VI.”
On August 8, 2015, the Treasury Department of STI WNU was recognized by the Bangko Sentral ng
Pilipinas (BSP) as its Outstanding Regional Partner in Currency Programs for Region VI and NIR. The
award was given due to the efficiency of the institution in detecting counterfeit bills.
STI WNU has also been the host or venue for Negros Occidental Private Schools’ Sports Cultural and
Educational Association (NOPSSCEA) games.
Faculty Achievements
STI ESG
For SY 2015-16, faculty members underwent a two-day training on the Certified Accounting Technician
(“CAT®”) Level 2 and seventeen (17) faculty members successfully passed CAT® Level 2 examination
and are eligible to become Registered Cost Accountants.
Six faculty members, on the other hand, were recognized as TESDA assessors: Haidee G. Pestilos of STI
College – Vigan for Food and Beverage Services NC II, Bartending NC II, Housekeeping NC II,
Commercial Cooking NC II, Bread and Pastry Production NC II, Cookery NC II, Front Office Services NC
II, and Tour Guiding Services NC II; Mark Ryan E. Capacio of STI College – San Pablo for Food and
Beverage Services NC II; Jeanette L. Rabia of STI Tagum for Bread and Pastry Production NC II,
Housekeeping NC II, and Food and Beverage Services NC II; Leomar T. Busalla of STI Tagum for Tour
Guiding Services NC II; and Antonio M. Lazona of STI College – Makati and Melvin C. Ado of STI
Tagum for Computer Hardware Servicing NC II.
Similarly, two faculty members were given recognitions by STI’s partner IT companies. Ramil D. Dery of
STI College – Baliuag, and STI College – Vigan’s Jayson S. Viernes are proud Microsoft User Office
Specialist and Microsoft Certified Professional, respectively.
Lastly, Rhon C. Suliva of STI College – Quezon Avenue is a distinguished Mathematics Teacher
Association of the Philippines (MTAP) Trainor for DepEd – NCR, while Elvi Lito E. Ubas from STI
College – Davao is certified by the Philippine National IT Standards (PhilNITS) - Fundamental
Information Technology Engineers (FE).
STI WNU
Ritzy R. Malo-oy, adviser/moderator of The Wesneco Torch, official student publication of STI WNU, was
awarded Best Performing School Paper Adviser by the Presidential Communications Operations Office –
Philippine Information Agency (PIA) Region VI in Iloilo City for two consecutive years, 2013 and 2014.
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Dr. Wilfredo O. Hermosura, a part-time professor of the School of Graduate Studies and principal of
Doña Montserrat Lopez Memorial High School, was awarded third place for Best Oral Research
Presentation during the 4th International Conference on Multidisciplinary Research held on February 4 to
6, 2015. The international conference on Multidisciplinary Research with the theme “2015 ASEAN
Integration: Challenges and Opportunities in Multidisciplinary Research” was attended by researching
faculty of higher educational institutions in Asia.
Student Achievements
STI ESG
For SY 2015-16, Yancy Kabigan of STI College – Balagtas represented the country in the Southeast Asian
(SEA) Games in Singapore and finished 4th place in the Male Windsurfing Sailing competition.
Additionally, AB Communication students dominated the prestigious AdSpeak 2016 where they bested
other colleges and universities in the different advertising competitions. Sophomores from STI College –
Global City bagged awards for their moving works in the TV Category. Roy John Libres’ video "Be Like"
won the Online Choice Award, while Jerald Rioflorido’s video entitled "Coin" won 2nd runner-up in the
Students’ Choice Award. Moreover, two freshmen from STI College – Novaliches brought home three
major awards. John Jeffry Calma’s entry dubbed "Air" grabbed the Students’ Choice Award and the
Values Advertising Award for Print Category. For his work, John was also granted a scholarship at
McCann University Summer Practicum under McCann Worldgroup Asia-Pacific. Just a notch away,
Janine Lopez was proclaimed the 1st runner-up in the Students’ Choice Award in the Radio Category.
STI College – Baguio’s Mary Grace Glorydelle Sayo bagged the championship title in the International
Prepared Speech Category in the ESLYMPICS 2015, while STI College – Kalibo’s Clerie Jane T. Sucgan,
Jeofelene Faye O. David, and Nova Grace Casidsid were declared as champions in the Provincial Tourism
Quiz Bee. Topping the list is Allan Kent P. Manuba of STI College – Bacoor who placed 1st in the 24th
Philippine Statistics Quiz - Provincial Elimination.
Robert Jhon Camarillo of STI College – La Union won a silver medal for the Skilled Area Category in the
IT-Network System Administration during the 16th TESDA Regional Skills Competition, whereas Rey
Mark Cabuntagon of STI College – Bohol was declared champion in the 2015 Regional Skills Competition
under the Web Design Category.
Furthermore, Rhea Montojo of STI College – Alabang took home the grand prize in the nationwide search
for the Great Adobo Cook brought by DeliChef and HMR Philippines. Not to be left behind were
students from STI College – Global City: Jeastene Gutierrez, Chezka Marqueta, and John Michael Caber
won 1st runner-up with their Peanut Chicken in Congee Spoons, Deconstructed Filipino Kare-Kare, and
Elvis Presley Inspired Iced Cream in the Lily's Peanut Butterific University Fun Day. On the other hand,
Heidy Mae Mangsat, Nercy Fernandez, Jesus Aaron Mallavo, Ricarnet, Valerio, Honey Grace Velasco,
and Daxielle Duke of STI College – Dagupan seized one gold, one silver, and one bronze medals from the
2nd Pangasinan Tourism Skills Competition.
For its active involvement and contributions to humanitarian services, STI College – San Pablo received a
Plaque of Service Award from the Philippine Red Cross San Pablo Chapter.
STI College – Ormoc’s Dance Team composed of 100 students, faculty members, and employees won P
200,000 cash as the grand prize in the 6th Tugob Festival, while Kristine Laurente was declared as the 1st
runner-up at the Tugob Festival Queen Pageant.
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STI WNU
In SY 2014-15, the school’s basketball, football, and chess teams finished as champions in NOPSSCEA.
The chess team added four more medals including a championship title when they participated in the
UNIGAMES and another championship win in the National Shell Active Chess Championship.
Rhyan Cuervo de Loyola also brought home a gold medal in the Web Design and Development Contest
during the 18th PSIT Western Visayas Regional IT Congress. Jan Richmond Padilla was likewise one of
the recipients of The Outstanding Student (THOS) Awards 2015 (city level) by the Junior Chamber
International Bacolod, Inc.; while Jodi Ambid, Jr. received the 2015 IWAG Award from the Philippine
Information Agency Region VI and Kimberly Perez was recognized as the 2014-2015 Outstanding Student
in Accounting and Auditing Studies by the Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Negros
Occidental Chapter.
Seven students were also recognized for their outstanding leadership skills by the Office of the National
Youth Commission on March 18, 2015: Remar Mallari, Alvilyn Jeaneth Tubosa, Barbie Riza Estacion, Nica
Songaling, Joycee Grace Razonable, Peter Luis Napallatan, and Gener John Ferrariz.
Two members of the school paper participated in the TOSP Youth Hour held on January 24, 2014. This is
a leadership training seminar/workshop organized by the Ten Outstanding Students of the Philippines
(“TOSP”).
In addition, STI WNU’s Hospitality Management students received a 100% passing rate for the
Commercial Cooking NC II TESDA National Assessment held in August 2014. Three students also
passed the Philippine Information Technology General Certifications Examination (provincial level)
conducted by Cebu Educational Development Foundation for Information Technology in November
2014.
The Philippine Association for Teacher Education, an organization of teacher educators, awarded the
following students in March 2015 for achieving the Highest Academic Average Per Program: Cyrel Joy
M. Ebrada, Cyla Mae Porras and Sheila Mae A. Salivio.
Medals of Service were given by East West Educational Specialist (Bloomberg Philippines) on March 18,
2015 to the following students of Business Administration: Remar Mallari, Alvilyn Jeaneth Tubosa and
Barbie Riza Estacion.
In SY 2015-16, Cadet Jerry Mae Dela Peña was awarded as Most Outstanding Officer Candidate in
Physical Fitness Test – ROTC Summer Camp Training out of 409 Officers in Region 6. Also from the
College of Arts and Sciences, Debbie O. Benedicto, Bachelor of Science in Communication, Member,
Think Quest won the championship in the Tagisan ng Talino, Cluster Category, held in Bohol last March
3, 2016. The Men’s Chess Team, on the other hand, bagged the championship award in Johor
Challenger’s Cup in Johor, Malaysia held from December 14-19, 2015.
Other students with notable achievements in the fields of Sports and Arts for SY 2015-2016 are as follows:
 STI WNU Mustangs – Champion, Pasalamat Festival Open Basketball (April 2015 at La
Carlota City); 1st Runner-Up, VMA Open Invitational (April 2015 at VMA Gymnasium);
Champion, NOPSSCEA 2015-2016 UNIGAMES (February 8, 2016 at Riverside College Gym);
Champion, STI National Basketball Tournament Visayas League Round 1 (February 22-23,
2016 at STI WNU Gymnasium); Champion, STI National Basketball Tournament - All
Visayas (March 29, 2016 at STI WNU Gymnasium); Champion, STI National Basketball
Tournament (April 11 to 16, 2016 in Cainta, Rizal)
 Hannah Axel Mae C. Endrina (BSED-MAPE 2) – Champion, Tagisan Ng Talino Singing Idol
National Level Competition (September 25, 2015 @ Enchanted Kingdom, Sta. Rosa, Laguna)
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 Kaanyag Pilipinas Dance Company – Champion, NOPSSCEA 2015-2016 (November 2015 at

USLS)
 Men’s Chess Team – 1st Runner-Up, NOPSSCEA 2015-2016 (September 19 to December 2,
2015 at STI WNU Study Area)
 Women’s Chess Team – 2nd Runner-Up, NOPSSCEA 2015-2016 (September 19 to December 2,
2015 at STI WNU Study Area)
 Michael H. Ocido (BSHM 4), Men’s Chess (Individual) – Champion, Negros Close
Championship (December 26 to 30, 2015)
 Michael M. Bacan (BSTM 1), Debbie O. Benedicto (Bachelor of Arts in Communications 1)
and Adrian M. Leonardia (BS Chemical Engineering 1) – 2nd Runner-Up, Tagisan Ng Talino
Think Quest National Level Competition (March 3, 2016 in Tagbilaran, Bohol)
 Axel Mae S. Dela Cruz (BS Criminoly 4) – Top 10 Finalist, Tagisan Ng Sining Shutter’s Best
National Level Competition (March 2, 2016 in Tagbilaran, Bohol
 Hannah Axel Mae C. Endrina (BSED MAPE 2) and Janine P. Pialan (BSED MAPE 2) –
Champion, National PRISAA (April 6, 2016 in Koronadal, South Cotabato)
For leadership potential and service, the following were the student awardees of various institutions for
SY 2015-2016:
 Edcelle D. Pamplona (BSBA Financial Management) – Medal of Leadership from the Council
of Management Educators and Practitioners in the Philippines (COMEPP)
 Cherry Mae B. Praico (BSED Mathematics), Elaiza Mae A. Balansay (BSED General), Jochelle
Joy A. Delgado (BSED English), Daisy D. Cayetano (BSEED Special Education), Cyrus L.
Gonzales (BSED Filipino) and Kelly Coleen N. Contreras (BSED MAPE) – Special Awards
from the Philippine Association for Teachers and Educators (PAFTE)
 Stephen A. Barillo (BS Civil Engineering) – Service Award as Junior Philippine Institute of
Civil Engineers President from the Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers – Negros
Occidental Chapter (PICE-NOC)
 Brianna G. Aguilar (BS Electronics Engineering) – Most Outstanding Student Award from the
Institute of Electronics Engineers of the Philippines – Negros Occidental Chapter (IECEP-
NOC)
 John Wesley R. Ang (BS Mechanical Engineering) – Most Outstanding BS Mechanical
Engineering Graduate and Service Award as JPSME President from the Philippine Society of
Mechanical Engineers – Negros Occidental Chapter (PSME-NOC)
 Nikko M. Dy Guaso (BS Civil Engineering) – Outstanding Student Award from the Council
of Engineering and Architecture Schools in Western Visayas (CEAS-WV)
STI WNU students likewise successfully passed several licensure and accreditation examinations, to wit:
Engineering Board Examination
The 2014 board performance showed 15 Civil Engineering and 14 Mechanical Engineering students
passed the licensure examination with 60% passing rate compared to 43.40% in the national exams for
Civil Engineering and 77.78% passing rate compared to 77.06% in the national exams for Mechanical
Engineering. Said examinations were conducted in December 2014 and October 2014 respectively. In
2015, STI WNU had eight new Civil Engineers.
Electronics Engineering students passed the licensure examination held in September 2014 with 33.33%
passing rate compared to the 31.59% national passing rate. In 2015, STI WNU had two new Electronics
Engineers.
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In 2015, STI WNU had seven new Mechanical Engineers. In 2016, STI WNU had six new Mechanical
Engineers or a 100% passing percentage during the March 2016 Mechanical Board Examination.
National passing percentage was at 55.32%.
Criminology Board Examination
The University boasts 41 new Criminologists in the October 2014 Licensure Examination for
Criminology with a national passing rate of 43.44%. In 2015, it had forty-seven (47) new Criminologists.
Licensure Exam for Teachers
STI WNU also had a strong performance in the licensure examination for teachers conducted in August
2014, as the university got a passing rate of 77.36% for elementary teachers and 67.74% for secondary
teachers. In March 2016, the rates increased to 80.00% and 68.42% respectively. In both instances, the
overall passing percentages were higher than the national passing percentage.
Faculty Development and Certification
STI ESG provides faculty development programs to its members which are designed as a system of
services, opportunities, and projects that assist faculty members in acquiring competencies necessary
to effectively perform their respective function.
The Courseware-based trainings (“CBT”) are training programs for all faculty members from wholly-
owned and franchised schools that aim to improve the teaching methodologies and content knowledge
for specific courses held during semestral and summer breaks. Courses offered for training vary from
year-to-year depending on the needs analysis of the faculty members of the whole STI ESG network.
The CBT focused on courses such as AMADEUS Basic Certification, Microcontroller System, HRM
System, QuickBooks, Broadband Technology, Mobile Technology, Fundamentals of VB (using VBA),
Advance Microcontroller System, Tour Guiding Services, Tourism Promotion Services, and Travel
Services and had 403 participants nationwide in SY 2013-14. In SY 2014-15, there were 94 participants for
the courses C# (C Sharp) Programming, QuickBooks, and Radio/TV Principles and Practices with
Production. In addition, 65 faculty members also underwent industry-provided trainings and
certifications, during SY 2014-15, on Amadeus Basic Certification, Max’s Training Online, and TATA
Group’s Accounting and Finance Course.
On the other hand, in SY 2015-16, there were 155 participants in the Huawei Certified Network Associate
(“HCNA”) Training and Gatessoft’s Genesis Property Management System (“PMS”) and Point-of Sales
(“POS”) System. Trainings were likewise conducted to help improve the faculty members’ knowledge on
teaching methodologies and use of technology. Among these trainings were the STI LMS with 72
participants; Outcome-Based Education for Tourism and Hospitality Management (“THM)” Program
Heads with 69 participants; and Faculty Capacity Development for Senior High School Implementation
which was attended by 145 Academic Heads and Assistant Principals.
STI ESG also administers a faculty competency certification program (“FCC”) which serves as the
process of evaluating a faculty member’s knowledge of the course in order to ascertain that he/she has
the minimum level of competence needed to teach that course. Certification requirements include passing
a comprehensive certification exam and garnering above average faculty evaluation ratings from
superiors, peers, and students.
The number of FCCs granted by STI has continually increased from SY 2013-14 with 973 FCCs granted
and 2,628 certificates released to 1,121 FCCs and 2,748 certificates in SY 2014-15, and 1,306 FCCs and
2,858 certificates in SY 2015-16.
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Student Development
STI ESG believes that learning should not be confined within the four corners of the classroom. With
the effort to ensure that its graduates will be equipped with a well-rounded education that will help
them reach their highest potential, STI ESG allows students to explore, enjoy, and learn through a wide
array of academic, co- curricular, and extra-curricular activities.
The STI National Youth Convention (“STI NYC”)
Since 1995, the STI NYC has been an annual venue where students are provided with opportunities to
learn the latest trends from the industry leaders and motivate them to apply the values and information
they have gained with the objective of contributing to their school and community. The theme and
topics vary every school year but always focus on alternative and innovative learning to discover the
latest trends in technology, acquire the most in-demand and job-ready skills, and enhance specific
values anchored on attributes that a model citizen should exhibit.
In SY 2013-14, there were 33,404 attendees in the STI NYC held in Baguio, Bacolod, Cebu, Cagayan de
Oro, Davao, General Santos, Iloilo, Legazpi, Puerto Princesa, and Metro Manila. The number of
attendees increased to 34,574 in SY 2014-15 now in nine (9) venues, removing Puerto Princesa from the roster.
As a means to continually improve the quality of the STI NYC, this year, the students were grouped per session
according to their tracks, namely, ICT and Engineering; Business and Management; and Tourism and
Hospitality Management. The topics are now more specialized to the track of the student-participant.
In SY 2015-16, the number of attendees continued to increase to 39,467 and the convention is still held in nine
different areas with the exception of Legazpi, which was replaced with Naga. With the theme “I Will Lead
Innovation,” the 21st STI NYC challenged STIers to think differently, be creative, collaborate, rise above
trials, and break grounds in their respective industries with the help of experts who shared their insights
and experience for future shakers and movers.
Tagisan ng Talino (“TNT”)
The TNT is an annual academic competition that tests the capabilities of students on impromptu
speech, essay writing, programming, cooking, cake and table design, and general knowledge. Over the
years, specific competitions comprising the TNT have been enhanced to ensure that the competitions’
objectives are met.
For SY 2013-14, the participants numbered 879 students in eight (8) various competitions. With the same
number of competitions, but with the programming competition reduced into one category, a new
competition was launched about the in-demand industry of mobile applications development. The
number of participants from STI campuses nationwide increased to 909 students in SY 2014-15. For SY
2015-16, the participants competing in the same categories continued to increase to 933 students.
Tagisan ng Sining (“TNS”)
Launched in SY 2013-14, the TNS is an annual competition that aims to challenge the students’ artistry,
creativity, and originality in the field of photography and music video making. During the launch, 147
students nationwide competed in the TNS. In its second year, SY 2014-15, 149 students from STI
campuses nationwide participated in the TNS. Now on its third year, participants significantly increased
to 211 students from STI campuses nationwide.
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Talent Search
The STI Talent Search is an annual showcase of talents that aims to recognize the various skills of
STIers nationwide — from singers and musicians to dancers and the up-and-coming models. Every
year, all STI campuses nationwide send a total of over 100 contestants to compete in nine (9) regional sites
before advancing to the National Finals in events like the STI Singing Idol competition, Battle of the
Bands, Hataw Sayaw Dance competition, and the search for Mr. and Ms. STI.
In SY 2013-14 the event had a delegation of 22,369 students to commemorate the 30th Anniversary of STI
while in SY 2014-15, 20,065 students witnessed the grand event. In SY 2015-16, the number of students
slightly increased to 21,177.
Student Leaders’ Congress (“SLC”)
The SLC is a leadership program that nurtures outstanding student leaders from STI campuses
nationwide. It aims to hone the leadership skills and potential of students to become catalysts for positive
change in their communities. Held at the STI Academic Center Ortigas-Cainta from May 20-22, 2015,
forty (40) delegates from STI network of schools participated — 13 from Metro Manila, 7 in Northern
Luzon, 12 from Southern Luzon, 3 from Visayas, and 5 in Mindanao.
National Basketball Tournament (“NBT”)
To promote sportsmanship, camaraderie, and team spirit amongst students, STI conceptualized the
National Basketball Tournament. A sports program for STI basketball teams nationwide. In SY 2014-15,
STI College – Global City won the 1st NBT, and for SY 2015-16, STI West Negros University grabbed the
championship title besting 51 teams this tournament.
Institutional Linkages
STI ESG
STI ESG has developed corporate partnerships to aid in scholarship programs and increase
employment opportunities of STI ESG graduates.
Gift of Knowledge
To provide educational opportunities to deserving individuals who have no means to pursue post-
secondary education, STI ESG, through the STI Foundation for Leadership in Information Technology
and Education, Inc. (“STI Foundation”), strengthens its partnership with various TV programs from
different TV networks. There were 47 scholars registered from the TV programs in SY 2013-14 and it
increased to 59 in SY 2014-15, and 22 in SY 2015-16.
Sponsored Scholarship Programs
STI ESG and STI Foundation continually strengthen partnerships with corporations to be able to provide
scholarship programs to support the tertiary education of deserving individuals. As such, STI ESG has
established partnerships with various companies and government organizations.
The STI Foundation and its partners were able to support 104 scholars nationwide in SY 2013-14, 156
scholars in SY 2014-15, and 169 scholars in SY 2015-16.
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STI WNU
The following grantors sponsor scholarship programs through the University:
 Alfredo G. Marañon, Jr. Scholarship Program (“AGMSP”)

 Associated Planters of Silay-Sarabia, Inc. (“APPSSI”)
 Bacolod Patenkinder Youth Development Foundation, Inc. (“BACPAT”)
 Central Azucarera de La Carlota, Inc. (“CAC”)
 Department of Labor and Employment Special Program for Employment of Students
(“DOLE-SPES”)
 Elmer Sy Marketing (“ES MKTG”)
 First Farmers Holding Co. Incorporated (“FFHCI”)
 Government Assistance to Students and Teachers in Private Education (“GASTPE”; also
called “FAPE” or Fund Assistance to Private Education)
 Green Scholars – Engr. Dioscoro Marañon and Engr. Paolo Petalver
 Hawaiian Philippine Company (“HPCO”)
 Negros Women for Tomorrow Foundation Incorporated (“NWTFI”)
 Perpetual Educational Foundation (“PEF”)
 Public Employment Services Office (“PESO”)
 Sagay Central
 Skills Enhancement and Educational Development for Students (“SEEDS”; Scholarship from
Jollibee, Greenwich and Chowking)
 CHED Student Financial Assistance Programs (“StuFAPs”)
 Congressional Tulong Dunong Grant (“TD Grant”)
In addition, deserving students are given academic, athletic and cultural scholarships based on set criteria
and coverage.
STI Partnership Program (“PP”)

STI ESG establishes, maintains, and promotes partnerships with the legitimate members of the industry
to increase our students and graduates’ employability under the PP. Through the PP, opportunities such
as on-the-job training (“OJT”), employment, courseware enhancements, faculty development are made
available to STI ESG, its students, and partners. In addition, activities such as mock recruitment,
employment preparation seminars, job fairs, scholarships, postings of employment opportunities, and
faculty trainings are also made possible.
Microsoft Corporation (“Microsoft”)
In this partnership, Microsoft will provide modules on Microsoft Phone Application Development,
Windows 8, and Microsoft Azure which will be integrated into the courseware of STI ESG’s ICT
programs. It will also implement the Microsoft Student Partner (“MSP”) Program, wherein two (2)
qualified STI ESG students will be recruited to become Microsoft’s ambassadors in their schools and help
promote Microsoft’s events and application development initiatives. In addition, Microsoft will provide
training programs on the latest technology trends in the industry to STI ESG faculty members and MSPs.
Faculty members will likewise be able to use the Microsoft Virtual Academy (“MVA”) which will allow
them to monitor their students’ performance more easily and access Webinars (web seminars) wherein
professionals from Microsoft share their expertise online.
Huawei Technologies Philippines (“Huawei”)
Under the new partnership, Huawei will be providing content from the ICT industry that will be
integrated into STI ESG's curriculum for ICT programs. It will also hold training sessions for STI ESG's
faculty members as well as for STI ESG students through internship programs, grant STI ESG with
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company certifications and accreditation, and make Huawei equipment and devices available for use in
STI classrooms and laboratories. Students will also be given an edge in seeking employment
opportunities with Huawei through STI's Interactive Career Assistance & Recruitment System
(“ICARES”) where the company's job postings will be available. Furthermore, STI ESG and Huawei will
also be working together in building the STI-Huawei Innovation Center for new ICT systems,
applications, and products.
Gatessoft Corp
The Philippine-based Canadian-American software firm Gatessoft Corp. is one of the leading hotel
software providers in the country. Under the new partnership, Gatessoft Corp. and STI ESG will work
together to equip STI ESG's faculty members teaching Hotel and Restaurant Management (“HRM”),
Hotel and Restaurant Administration (“HRA”), Hospitality and Restaurant Services (“HRS”), and
Tourism and Events Management (“TEM”) with skills in using Property Management System (“PMS”)
and Point-of-Sale System (“POS”) through in-depth training sessions. These new areas of knowledge will
then be taught to the HRM, HRA, HRS, and TEM students.
European Innovation, Technology, and Science Center Foundation (“EITSC”) initiative of the European Chamber
of Commerce of the Philippines (“ECCP”)
EITSC's work immersion program aims to provide training opportunities to students and develop their
skills as early as Senior High School in the fields of business, production, and services. Additionally, STI
ESG's academic curriculum will be aligned with the industry requirements to cultivate the student's core
competencies.
Global Max’s Services Pte. Ltd. (“Max’s”)
STI ESG students will now be better equipped with the knowledge and skills needed in the industry
upon graduation through the integration of Max’s expertise of the industry with the courseware materials
of HRM and HRS Programs, and through supervised training by Max’s that will increase the chance of
STI ESG students to become members of the organization upon graduation.
Following the partnership, student training is taken to a higher level as Max’s online modules will be
integrated with STI ESG’s curriculum providing industry-based practices. Max’s will also provide STI
ESG’s HRM and HRS students with an OJT program that seeks to immerse the students with practical
procedures and techniques on handling restaurant management operations, customer service orientation,
cuisine-menu preparations, and other technical skills.
British Council
Outcome-Based Education (“OBE”) is essentially designed to focus on what the students should
demonstrate and possess as knowledge, skills, and values after the completion of the course. In OBE,
students should be able to shape themselves by starting with the desired end in mind and working
backwards to innovate the learning activities and methods for assessment.
The British Council and STI ESG agreed to collaborate towards innovative learning by holding a training
workshop for STI ESG’s Content Developers for both tertiary and Senior High School to equip them with
skills in improving STI ESG’s OBE and their methods of assessing the students’ OBE performance.
SITEL
Expounded in the agreement is the practical education the STI ESG students will receive from STI ESG
and SITEL’s collaboration. Aside from the training sessions, vital contents from SITEL will be integrated
into STI ESG's courseware and curriculum, which students can put to good practice at the same company
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as they are also entitled to a choice to undergo their internship at SITEL. To give their learning a further
boost, faculty members will also receive proper training from SITEL which will also help them
substantiate the lectures they give to their students. SITEL will also be participating in STI ESG's job fairs
and will be active in posting job opportunities for graduating STI ESG students.
Tata Consultancy Services (“TCS”)
The partnership with TCS marks the launch of its Academic Interface Program (“AIP”) in the Philippines.
It is a holistic initiative to enhance the quality of the emerging workforce across the globe by supporting
students, faculty, and institutes. The agreement will strengthen the industry-academic linkages in
courseware development and faculty training of STI ESG which will in turn benefit the academic growth
of STI ESG students. These students, who will gain from TCS’s courses, will also serve as the
organization’s human capital investment for the future as the courseware itself speeds up the training
program, therefore presenting the students better chances of employment with the company. TCS has
also expressed intentions of participating in STI ESG’s mission to nurture job-ready students by taking
part in job fairs and internship programs.
National Institute of Accounting Technicians (“NIAT”)
Through this partnership, STI ESG has earned the recognition of the business and accounting courses
under the Bachelor of Science in Accounting Technology (“BSAT”) program, qualifying STI ESG students
for the three-part CAT® licensure examinations without additional training which is required for BSAT
graduates of non-recognized schools.
The recognition STI ESG received from NIAT not only acknowledges STI ESG's design of the BSAT
program, but also helps propel the success of the accounting technology career of students undergoing
the program. Passing each level of the exams confers an honorific that is recognized by the Institute of
Certified Bookkeepers of UK, Institute of Certified Management Accountants (“ICMA”) in Australia, and
Association of Accounting Technicians of UK, giving the passers a promising future abroad.
Department of Labor and Employment (“DOLE”)
DOLE exempts STI ESG schools from applying for a job fair permit provided that it will be held within
the school premises. Also, DOLE will provide a speaker to join our schools’ job fair events to educate our
graduates of their rights and responsibilities as prospective employees to become productive members of
society. In return, STI ESG extends its assistance by promoting and cascading DOLE’s mandate of
ensuring the jobseeker’s protection in any employment facilitation related activities to its schools
nationwide.
Solaire Resort and Casino
The alliance between STI ESG and Solaire Resort and Casino will provide internship programs to
qualified STI ESG students in any 4-year program from any campus nationwide. This program includes
the following: (1) an orientation to prepare interns; (2) a formal training in a real life workplace; and (3)
other activities conducted by the facilitators to help gauge the students’ practical aptitude. Their
performances will be monitored by industry experts through monthly and term-end evaluations. Upon
the completion of the program, interns will be granted certificates to recognize their participation and
accomplishment. With the promise to provide students with a memorable and unparalleled internship
experience, interns can look forward to gainful learning at Solaire.
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Zuellig Pharma Asia Pacific Ltd. Phils.
Zuellig Pharma Asia Pacific Ltd. operates as a subsidiary of The Zuellig Group, Inc. The collaboration
will provide internship opportunities to STI ESG students in any 4-year program from any STI ESG
Campus.
The Asia Foundation
STI ESG signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with Asia Foundation on August 19, 2015 led by
the then STI ESG President Monico V. Jacob and The Asia Foundation Country Representative Dr.
Steven Rood. The partnership is another milestone in STI’s advocacy to empower the future through
educational opportunities for public school teachers, students, and disadvantaged youths. In this
collaboration, STI ESG will be allocated with 66 US-produced reference books for the school’s library. In
return, Asia Foundation will match another set of reference books for donation to one public high
school. In a nutshell, STI ESG schools will donate a total of $132 to Asia Foundation to ensure the
continuance of this program.
STI WNU
STI West Negros University has international and local linkages for research purposes. STI WNU has
two international linkages, namely: Asian University Digital Resource Network (“AUDRN”) and
German Development Cooperation (“GIZ”). Both organizations provide financial support to the
institution while STI WNU provides logistics and human resources. As for national linkages, Miriam
College, DepEd Kabankalan and Partnership for Clean Indoor Air (“PCIA”) help provide human
resources and logistics in conducting researches.
STI WNU students are also enjoying scholarship grants attributable to the institutions’ tie-up with
CHED under the Tulong Dunong (“ACT-CIS Party List”) Program, PESO, AFP Educational Benefit
System Office (“AFPEBSO”) and SEEDS. The latter provides STI WNU students training through
Jollibee Foods Corporation, Chowking and Greenwich.
Other organizations or business organizations with which STI WNU has a tie-up for students’ training
include 2GO Group Incorporated and John B. Lacson Colleges Foundation Training Center for Maritime
students; Bacolod City Police Office (“BCPO”), Bureau of Fire Protection (“BFP”), Parole and
Probation Office of Bacolod City, Philippine National Police RTS-6, Carmela Valley Subdivision and
Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (“BJMP”) for Criminology students; and Philippine National
Bank (“PNB”) and Yusay Credit, and Lending Corporation for Business students; Northwest Inn, Middle
Town Inn, Island Spoon Restaurant, Metro Inn, Crown Regency Institute of Tourism and Hospitality, Fast
Travel and Tours, Bacolod Travel and Tours, Summit World Travel and Tours, The Travel Lounge and
Philippine Airlines for Hospitality Management students; Jason Korean English School, Convergys Call
Center, Pan Asiatic Call Center, Transcom Call Center, Negros Summit English Language Center, Hatch
Link English Tutorial Center, VAGRES-Vista Alegre-Granada Elementary School, Central Negros Electric
Cooperative (“CENECO”), Pepsi Cola, Bacolod City Water District (“BACIWA”), Island Merchants Corp.,
Chevrolet, Development Bank of the Philippines, National Bureau of Investigation (“NBI”) and Negros
Occidental Provincial Government for Arts and Sciences students; and Lopez Sugar Corporation, Central
Azucarera de La Carlota, BISCOM, SONEDCO, Department of Education – Province of Negros
Occidental, Division of Bacolod City and Division of Silay City for Education students.
Community Extension and Outreach Programs
STI ESG
Given the national reach of STI ESG, the company has taken it upon itself to uphold socially responsible
activities that are aimed to better the communities that individual campuses belong to, and at the same
time, develop a positive environment that will be beneficial to all stakeholders.
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The STI Foundation
The STI Foundation aims to contribute to the improvement of the country’s educational system
through programs and projects that address the digital divide and promote excellence in education.
Alternative Learning System (“ALS”)
STI Foundation responded to the call of DepEd for the private sector’s participation and support in their
ALS program. STI ESG reached out to out-of-school youth aged 15 and above who still have not finished
their secondary education and cannot afford to go through formal schooling.
The ALS sessions are conducted every Saturday and employ blended and collaborative modes of
instruction (face-to-face instructions), e-learning materials (eSkwela), and performance-based assessment
in order to prepare and equip the ALS learners with the knowledge required to pass the Accreditation
and Equivalency (“A&E”) Test given by DepEd. In SY 2015-16, twenty-nine (29) ALS Learners took the
A&E test.
The STI Mobile School
The STI Mobile School is a tourist-sized bus that has been converted into a roving computer laboratory.
It is equipped with a state-of-the-art computer laboratory with internet access, multimedia computers,
LCD monitors, sound system, and other top-of-the-line computer equipment.
Since SY 2011-12 until SY 2015-16, the STI Mobile School has travelled to 1,098 sites and trained 144,065
participants nationwide. Today, a total of six mobile school buses travel across Luzon, Visayas, and
Mindanao.
Adopt-a-School Program
STI ESG received a Certificate of Appreciation from DepEd for being one of its active partners in the
implementation of the Adopt-a-School program. With this alliance, STI Mobile School or the computer
laboratory on wheels were utilized to provide alternative learning facilities to DepEd’s high schools in
far-flung communities to teach basic skills on computer concepts, GNU Image Manipulation Program
(“GIMP”), multimedia animation, audio editing, and movie presentation through ICT-enhanced training
sessions.
STI Foundation extended assistance to various special community development projects, outreach
programs, and humanitarian services in SY 2015-16 to help tackle the needs of the disadvantaged sectors
and other organizations.
In support of the DepEd’s back-to-school efforts, STI ESG, through its advocacy arm STI Foundation,
donated over 1,400 sets of school uniforms to public schools in Mt. Pulag, Bukidnon, and Maguindanao.
In addition, assorted old stocks of STI ESG books, uniforms, and proware items were donated to DSWD
Region 4-A, Friendship Home Fr. Luis Amigo in Manila, Bantay Batas DASALKA in Antipolo, and
Mandaluyong National High School totaling to P926,911.00 in acquisition cost.
Moreover, the turnover of donations coincided with DepEd’s Brigada Eskwela at Carlos L. Albert High
School in Quezon City on May 20, 2015 where STI ESG employees volunteered along with other private
partners including Meralco Foundation, Maynilad, and Samsung Foundation.
Lastly, STI Foundation collaborated with Caritas Manila’s Segunda Mana Project in the latter’s goal of
generating in-kind donations such as clothes, toys, shoes, and others to be given away to the recipients of
the Caritas Manila.
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STI WNU
The English Department of STI WNU extends its expertise in TESOL in Puroks/Barangays where
out-of-school youth, willing mothers and pupils need extra help in English. This is done on weekends
and extends until December when a joint culminating and Christmas activity takes place. The
English teachers take turns in teaching these young people and their mothers English for Speakers of
Other Languages (ESOL). This project has been ongoing since 2009.
STI WNU continues to extend outreach activities to its adopted community in Purok Tunggoy,
Mandalagan, Bacolod City and an adopted school in Granada, Bacolod City, specifically, Vista Alegre
Granada Relocation Elementary School (VAGRES).
In 2013, STI WNU had the “Care and Share Yolanda Survivors” project days after the huge devastation
brought by Super Typhoon Yolanda on November 8, 2013. The project is a collaborative effort of the
Wesnecan Community and the Protestant Church of Laichingen in South Germany through its
volunteer student Nadja Gruhler. The total amount of P3 million that was raised was used to fund relief
operations and a Rehabilitation and Recovery Shelter for Yolanda Survivors Homestay Scheme Program
at Purok Kantamayon Brgy. Patao in Bantayan Cebu. From SY 2013-14 until SY 2014-15, over 93
houses were built and turned over; materials for 40 partially damaged houses were turned over; and 43
partially damaged houses were repaired. Training sessions were also conducted for the locals on various
topics such as Home Stay Project: Spiritual Development, Basic Tips on How to Start a Business, and
Costing and Basic Recording. Other trainings and seminars offered to locals and launched in SY 2015-
2016 include: Lecture on Proper Hygiene, Proper Handwashing and Brushing of Teeth (December 16,
2015), Happy Tummy: An Orientation on Proper Food Preparation (December 16, 2015), Lecture on
Ecological Waste Management (August 8, 2015) and Lecture on Community Relations to ABKASA
National High School Teachers (October 26, 2016).
Non-STI Branded Schools
iACADEMY
Enrollment History
iACADEMY had an average total enrollment of 801 for the first, second and third trimesters of School
Year 2013-2014, posting a 23% increase from SY 2012-2013. In SY 2014-2015, the average combined
enrollment for the first, second and third trimesters was at 845 which increased by 6%. For SY 2015-2016,
an increase of 17% in the average total enrollment of 991 for the first, second, and third trimesters was
obtained.
There was a 39% growth in the total number of freshmen students by SY 2013-14, but freshmen enrollees
dipped by 30% in SY 2014-2015. For SY 2015-2016, the total freshmen enrollees increased by 64%.
The average percentage of students retained in a trimester for SY 2013-2014 was at 93%, and it remained
the same in SY 2014-2015. For SY 2015-2016, the average retention rate increased to 94%.
For the past three years, a significant proportion of the student population were enrolled in the School of
Design, specifically in the BS in Animation and AB in Multimedia Arts and Design programs in which
59% of the student population was enrolled. For SY 2014-2015, Design students increased to 60% of the
student population. Design students were at 58% of the total student population for SY 2015-2016.
In SY 2013-2014, iACADEMY generated 90 graduates. For SY 2014-2015, the number of graduates

increased to 157, inclusive of the first batch of BS in Game Development with specialization in Game
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Programming and Design. As for SY 2015-2016, iACADEMY generated another 157 graduates inclusive
of the first batch of AB in Fashion Design and Technology.
Tuition Fee Increases
There was no increase in the tuition fees and other school fees for the school years 2013-14. For SY 2014-
15, there was an average increase of 3.07% in the tuition fees and other school fees due to the increase in
the salaries of teaching and non-teaching personnel and school renovation. There was no increase in
tuition fees and other school fees for SY 2015-16.
New Programs
iACADEMY’s first course offerings included BSBA with specialization in e-Management, BSCS with
specialization in Software Engineering, BSCS with specialization in Network Engineering and BSIT with
specialization in Digital Arts – courses designed to develop the technical and creative skills of its
students.
iACADEMY is the pioneer in offering the BS in Animation and BS in Game Development programs in the
Philippines.
To answer the changing demands in the field of business and economy, iACADEMY decided to
introduce the courses BS in Entrepreneurship (2003), BSBA with specialization in Marketing and
Advertising (2004), BSBA with specialization in Operations Management (2006), AB in Fashion Design
and Technology (2011), AB in Multimedia Arts and Design (2011), BSBA with specialization in Financial
Management (2013) and BSIT with specialization in Web Development (2013).
Achievements
1. Last April 2014, two (2) teams from iACADEMY became runners up in the 12th Microsoft
Imagine Cup Philippines Finals. Team members of Full Sails, Charles Frederic Atienza (BS in
Game Development), Jose Paolo Padilla (BS in Software Engineering), Brendo Toledo (BS in
Software Engineering), and Renee Jason Jover (BS in Software Engineering), unveiled the game
Furbs. The other group, Team Lemniscate, with BS in Game Development students Carl Michael
Zamora, Lawrence Victor Zarasate, Chrysia Wayan, and Elaine Monica Luna, created a 3D
simulator game called Subject of Change.
2. iACADEMY BS in Animation alumna Katherine Junginger made it to the finals for the Audience
Choice Awards for the short films category in the Animahenasyon 2013 which was held in
November 2013.
2013.
3. iACADEMY BS in Animation students produced Hamster Quest, an animated short film that
made it to the finals of the short films category in the Animahenasyon 2014 which was held in
November 2014.
4. Jonamai Frago, BSBA with specialization in Marketing and Advertising, was elected as Secretary
General of the Philippine Association of Campus Student Leaders held in Baguio City in
November 2014.
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5. Elijane Tan, an AB in Fashion Design and Technology student, was appointed as Director for
Marketing and Promotions by the Philippine Association of Campus Student Leaders – National
Capital Region (PACSL-NCR) in July 2015.
6. Game Development students Jhunel de la Cruz, Meris Soneja, Gian Legaspi and Karl Rodriguez
bagged the top prize in the Salinlahi Evolution Game Development competition held by the
National Academy of Science and Technology of the Department of Science and Technology
(NAST-DOST) in September 2015. The game they developed is called "Tuklas" which is an
educational game for kids that offers simple yet engaging puzzles where children learn, explore
and enjoy science at its basic form.
7. AB in Multimedia Arts and Design students Jen Castillejo and Krizia Villanueva won the Best
Student Film award at the International Film Festival Manhattan last October 2015. Their thesis
film, "Yolanda", competed against works by other filmmakers from USA, Australia, Philippines
and Belarus. “Yolanda,” is about a frustrated writer who retells the story of a Yolanda survivor’s
experience after the devastating typhoon.
"Yolanda" also won the National Commission for Culture and Arts Ani ng Dangal Award for
Cinema.
8. Dean of Business Lucky Malveda is a Board Exam Passer (Real Estate Broker's Licensure
Examination) in February 2016 and was the Outstanding High School Teacher Awardee – 2006 of
De La Salle University.
9. Rayanorlie Abeledo, Dean of School of Design, was one of the 9 young directors who have been
selected to present a short film at World Youth Alliance's 2015 Manhattan International Film
Festival which took place in New York City. Nearly 50 directors applied for this opportunity.
Outstanding Alumni
 Vinzel C. Frago – Awardee (Full Scholarship), Master of Science in Technopreneurship and

Innovation, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
 Isamu Shinozaki – Microsoft MVP (Most Valuable Professional)
 Jeanne Harn – Ms. Philippines – Earth 2007
 Krista Lozada – First in Asia to perfect an international certification exam for IBM’s
Websphere Software, 2007
 JR Parelejo – Winner, 2004 International Marketing Competition – Feathers to Fish
 Aisaku Yokugawa – 2012 Philippine Ambassador for Operation Smile International/
International Jazz Singer
 Nielson Henri Riddle – Outstanding Alumni Awardee 2014
 Jennelyn Castillejo and Krizia Villanueva – Creators of the Short Film Thesis “Yolanda”
which won the Best Student Film Award at the International Film Festival Manhattan held on
October 22, 2015
Graduation Special Merit Awards
1. Outstanding Leadership Award

This award is granted by iACADEMY in recognition of the leadership skills and committed
service shown by the graduating student.
 One (1) graduate received this award on May 10, 2014.
o Martha Lois O. Bartolome (BSCS with specialization in Software Engineering)
 Two (2) graduates received this award on April 25, 2015.
o John Gabrielangelo P. Cruz (BS in Animation)
o Maria Julie Ann S. Valencia (AB in Multimedia Arts and Design)
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 Three (3) graduates received this award on April 30, 2016.

o John Paul T. Castillo (AB in Multimedia Arts and Design)
o Renee Jason H. Jover (BSCS with specialization in Software Engineering)
o Reina Marie F. Cayabyab (AB in Multimedia Arts and Design)
2. Outstanding Internship Award

During the 9th Commencement Exercises on May 10, 2014, three (3) graduates received this
award: Kyel John M. David (BSCS with specialization in Software Engineering), Greta Garda A.
Fuentes (BSIT with specialization in Digital Arts) and Ma. Jodelle C. Jover (BS in Animation).
During the 10th Commencement Exercises on April 25, 2015, Mikee S. Velez (AB in Multimedia
Arts and Design) received this award.
Last April 30, 2016, during the 11th Commencement Exercises, Edward Allen M. Arcenal (BSCS
with specialization in Software Engineering) and Don Miguel Frances C. Viejon (BSGD with
specialization in Game Programming and Design) also received this award.
Industry Partners
1. IBM
In 2010, iACADEMY was appointed by IBM as its first IBM Center of Excellence (CoE) in the
ASEAN region.
As an IBM CoE, iACADEMY will serve as a venue to expose existing and prospective IBM clients
to current state-of-the-art technology solutions. Furthermore, iACADEMY aims to be the source
of technical skills and talent to feed the IBM Ecosystem, which is composed of IBM, IBM Business
Partners, and IBM Clients.
2. iACADEMY is the first Lotus Academic Institute Partner in the Philippines and the ASEAN
region.
3. Wacom
iACADEMY is the first academic institute identified as a Wacom Authorized Training Partner in
the Philippines. iACADEMY equips students with state-of-the-art facilities and technology
through its partnership with Wacom.
4. Project Runway
iACADEMY is the official school partner of Project Runway Philippines, a search for “the next
big Filipino fashion designer”. The reality show, which airs on free TV channel ETC, features
aspiring designers and a who’s who of the Philippine fashion scene. Supermodel-turned-
entrepreneur Tweetie de Leon-Gonzales plays the glamorous host while trailblazing designer
Jojie Lloren serves as the mentor.
5. Philippine Stock Exchange

The Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) has chosen iACADEMY to offer the PSE Certified Financial
Analyst Program.
6. Indigo Entertainment Philippines Inc.

Indigo Entertainment is a leading online game development firm in South East Asia. They
specialize in the production of high quality games in various platforms. The company has chosen
iACADEMY specifically the Game Development Program and Animation program for the
students to be trained on how to develop web-based, single or multiplayer games, and mobile
applications.
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7. Intern Me
Intern Me became an Industry Partner in October 2014. It provides quality Internship placement
assistance to students under different programs, allowing iACADEMY to choose from high
caliber companies.
8. Jobs180.Com
Jobs180.com started partnering with iACADEMY in December 2014 to help support the
employability of our graduating students. They also help in preparing the students to join the
competitive world through their free Marketing Career Orientation Program and the school’s free
access to the portal for career insights.
9. ABS-CBN
ABS-CBN started accommodating iACADEMY Interns in June 2014. The interns became part of
ABS-CBN Star Magic Workshops and ABS-CBN Film Production Inc. – Star Creatives. They
were trained well in specific departments in order to be a successful multimedia practitioner.
10. Philippine Bank of Communications (“PB Com”)

Among all the Industry Partners, PBCom has hired the most number of Interns particularly
under the programs Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with specialization in Software
Engineering and Bachelor of Science in Information Technology with specialization in Web
Development from 2010 to 2015. iACADEMY Interns were assigned to assist in developing
financial solutions, improve systems and work with the Marketing Team.
11. Smart Communications, Inc.

Smart Communications, Inc. continuously accommodates iACADEMY Interns for them to
become adequately familiar with the actual office environment and Industrial Operations and
Management to augment formal training.
12. Animation Council of the Philippines (ACPI)

The Animation Council of the Philippines conducts several programs and activities for
iACADEMY Interns that aims to develop their potential as artists.
13. Zalora Philippines

With over 500 brands across women’s wear, men’s wear, foot wear, accessories, beauty and
sports, Zalora Philippines is one of the fastest growing online fashion retailers in Asia.
iACADEMY Interns started working with the company in April 2014. Interns were given course-
related work assignments and exposed them to relevant learning experiences.
14. OSI Consulting Inc.

OSI Consulting, is a leading information technology services company that creates business value
for customers through the innovative application of advanced technologies. Clients worldwide
benefit from OSI’s agile approach toward building global solutions. iACADEMY Interns were
trained to Innovate, Integrate and Operate. They have learned to be fast and flexible in working
in their departments in order to meet the International Standards of the company.
15. Portfolio MNL.com

Portofolio MNL.com is a jobsite dedicated to discovering and hiring creative professionals. It is a
marketplace where students can upload their resumes and portfolios for potential employers or
clients.
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16. Level Up Games.Ph

Level Up Games.Ph pioneered the online gaming business in the Philippines in 2002. The
company expanded by partnering with Brazil and India. They offer Internship Trainings to
iACADEMY students to start careers as professional game developers.
17. Summit Media

Summit Media is the leading magazine publisher in the Philippines. They are also involved in
digital media, mobile marketing services, outside-of-home media, book publishing and consumer
events. The company provides hands-on opportunities to iACADEMY Interns by exposing them
to different types of work that would help them define their career goals.
18. Neun Farben Corporation

Neun Farben is an international computer animation studio that aims to create high-end
computer graphics and visual effects for films, commercials, promotional videos, games, and web
sites.
19. First Metro Securities Brokerage Corporation

First Metro Securities Brokerage Corporation or FirstMetroSec is a stockbrokerage house licensed
to trade in the PSE. The company is wholly-owned by First Metro Investment Corporation
(“FMIC”), the investment-banking arm of the Metropolitan Bank and Trust Company
(“Metrobank”).
20. WYD Productions

WYD Productions is a Manila-based creative video production outfit where passion, creativity,
energy and freshness come together to form ideas and create entertainment with the power to
transform.
WYD Productions has worked with different clients and advertising agencies, from start-ups to
established companies, providing pre-production to post-production services from concept
development to final video output.
21. Stream Engine Studios

A digital media production company that specializes in Explainer Videos, Stream Engine Studios
is an out-of-the-box studio located in the busy concrete jungles of the Ortigas Business District.
22. Thirty Six-O Media

Thirty Six-O Media is a compact team of driven and passionate innovators. They provide a wide
array of services, from content development, video and photography coverage, state-of-the-art
editing, sound engineering, and digital marketing.
23. ZMG Ward Howell

ZMG Ward Howell is an executive search firm in Southeast Asia with more than 30 years of solid
experience in local and international searches for senior and mid-level executives in various
industries.
The firm is part of Ward Howell International, a global alliance of search firms active in Asia,
Europe, the Middle East, North Africa, and the Americas.
24. Snipple Animation Studios, Inc.

Snipple’s goal was to not only produce and deliver quality Animation for Digital Media,
Television, Features, Gaming and Commercials but also to create an environment that would
nurture creativity and encourage excellence in all areas of production. Our interns are trained in
2D and 3D animation and are part of actual project production.
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25. Top Peg Animation and Creative Studio, Inc.

Top Peg Animation & Creative Studio, Inc. is considered as one of the most stable studios in the
Philippines. As one of the key players and pioneers of the Animation Council of the Philippines,
an organization backed by the Philippine government, Top Peg successfully proved to be a leader
by being part of many projects, and still continues to play a major role in the production of
quality animation. The company provides animation services from storyboarding, character &
props design, layout, animation, clean up, inbetween, digital ink & paint and pencil testing. It is
also known for training potential artists from in and out of the company in order to discover and
develop hidden talents. These trainings are conducted with the aim of expanding the field of art,
and producing competent artists.
26. Gurango Software Corporation

Gurango Software Corporation (“GSC”) is a multinational software company that provides
powerful and affordable business software solutions built on the Microsoft technology platform.
GSC has successfully delivered services to clients of every size, from Fortune 500 firms to small
and midsized enterprises. They are a full-service provider across enterprise resource planning
(“ERP”), customer relationship management (“CRM”), human capital management (“HCM”),
and all core Microsoft technologies.
27. Globe Telecom

Globe Telecom is a major provider of telecommunications services in the Philippines, supported
by over 6,200 employees and nearly 1.05 million retailers, distributors, suppliers, and business
partners nationwide. Our interns work hand in hand with their creative team in designing their
promotional materials.
28. Carbon Digital, Inc.

Carbon Digital is poised to be the foremost digital production house in the country and the
company has lined up essential products and services that will cater to the primary needs of our
clientele. Our interns mostly work on website production, game development, social media and
mobile marketing and management.
29. PlayPark, Inc.

Formerly known as Playweb Games, Inc., PlayPark, Inc. is the publisher and operator of Level
Up! and PlayPark in the Philippines. With a vast portfolio of hugely popular Massively
Multiplayer Online Games, which include Cabal, Assault Fire, World in Audition, Phantasy Star
Online 2 and Ragnarok Online – the game that started the online gaming craze in 2003, PlayPark
Inc. is the leading game publisher in the online gaming industry in the country today.
30. Zeenoh
Zeenoh, Inc. is an entertainment software company for Internet of things. Zeenoh Games
developed and self-published original games for mobile, web, consoles and PC. Zeenoh evolved
from a third-party developer to self-publishing of its own developed games.
31. AninoPlaylab, Inc.

Playlab is a leading game developer and publisher that has grown from a handful of passionate
gamers to a group of 100 and more enthusiasts striving to create the best games for iOS and
Android devices along with Facebook. The headquarters are based in Hong Kong, with
production studios located in Bangkok, Thailand (Pocket Playlab) and Manila, Philippines
(AninoPlaylab) and are respectively the homes of hit titles including Lost Cubes and Juice Cubes,
and award winning games of the Games Festival (2004), International Mobile Game Awards
(2006 and 2007), and Indie Games Showcase (2007).
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32. Fun Guy Studio Philippines, Inc.

FunGuy Studio is the premier game development and design outsourcing studio in the
Philippines, having over eight years of experience in producing top quality entertainment and
enterprise technology for companies across the world. Our interns in this company mostly work
on game concepts and game documents, adding features in an actual game, and testing actual
games.
33. The Studio of Secret 6

Secret 6 was founded on the principle that cost, quality, and schedule are the key elements of
success. With a rich offering of full or partial game development services (design, art,
programming, and QA), Secret 6 is committed to playing its part in delivering anything from key
assets to a full game or application to their clients.
With client relations handled from its San Francisco office and production done in Manila, Secret
6 prides itself in getting the job done accurately and on time. They are a full development studio,
providing top-quality 2D and 3D art assets, as well as full game production for over ten years.
Our interns are assigned to Quality Assurance department.
34. Kooapps Philippines Corporation

KOOAPPS is a mobile gaming company with millions of downloads. Founded in 2008, Kooapps
has released more than 30 games with several top selling titles.
35. Movent, Inc.

Movent is the largest, full service, digital advertising agency in the Philippines. They offer an
integrated marketing suite composed of strategy, creative, media and production services that
will catapult your brand into the digital hemisphere. Our interns mostly work on enhancing their
clients’ websites and also work hand in hand with their developers for new projects.
DLS STI College
DLS STI maintains its unwavering commitment to strive for academic excellence and is committed
towards the continuing improvement of the institution as well as the quality of its graduates. In SY
2013-14, BS Psychology students were invited by Psychological Association of the Philippines Junior
Affiliates (PAPJA) to join in their 27 th Annual PAPJA Convention. The students battled it out with
students of other colleges and universities across the country. They were not declared winner, but still
the experience gained by the students in the activity makes them winners as well.
DLS STI has been a loyal partner of notable healthcare institutions in the Philippines which further
enhances the capabilities and skills of its students. These institutions include the De Los Santos Medical
Center, National Children’s Hospital, National Center for Mental Health, San Lazaro Hospital, TLC
Psychiatric Facility, QCHD Lying–In Clinic, St. Camillus Medhaven Nursing Home, Philippine
Orthopedic Center, East Avenue Medical Center, Dr. Fe Del Mundo Medical Center, Hospicio De San
Jose, St. Vincent General Hospital, Jose Reyes Memorial Medical Center, Philippine Heart Center,
National Kidney & Transplant Institute and Home for the Aged.
These Institutions covered special areas which allow DLS STI students to have a hands-on practice
in providing healthcare to patients in areas such as Pediatrics, Intensive Care Unit (“ICU”), Surgical,
Delivery, Orthopedic, Communicable Diseases, Neonatal ICU(NICU), and Geriatrics.
Due to the visa retrogression in the U.S.A. and the lowering demand for nurses in other countries,
nursing colleges in Asia experienced a continuing drop in their enrollees. DLS STI College was no
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exception. On March 19, 2015, DLS STI College advised CHED on the gradual closure of its degree
programs, indicating therein that for a more cost efficient school operations, the venue of classes for
fourth year graduating students for school year 2015-2016 in degree programs BS Nursing, BS Radiologic
Technology, BS Tourism, and BS Hotel & Restaurant Management as well as third year and fourth year
BS Physical Therapy students shall be at STI College – Quezon Avenue campus. CHED acknowledged
receipt of the letter on April 6, 2015.
The DLS STI board decided to suspend the operations of the school starting with SY 2016-2017 up to SY
2017-2018. These are the years when there is a substantial reduction in incoming freshmen. School
operations will be resumed starting SY 2018-2019.
Business of Issuer
STI Holdings, being a holding company, derives its revenues from dividends declared by its subsidiaries
namely, STI ESG and STI WNU. It also derives income from business advisory services it provides to the
subsidiaries. In the fiscal years ending March 31, 2014 and 2013, it earned interest from funds received
from the follow- on offering, while these funds were not yet deployed to its subsidiaries in accordance
with the follow-on offering work program.
STI ESG and its subsidiaries, as educational institutions, derive its m a i n revenues from tuition and
other school fees from its owned schools and royalties and other fees for various educational services
provided to franchised schools. STI ESG has a total of 77 schools nationwide and is comprised of 66 STI
branded colleges, and 11 STI branded education centers. Of these, 32 college campuses are wholly-
owned, 34 college campuses are operated by franchisees, 7 education centers are operated by
franchisees, and 4 are wholly-owned education centers. STI ESG purchased STI College – Batangas from
its franchisee in SY 2013-14 and STI Colleges Lipa, Tanauan, Iloilo, Pagadian, and Tagum in SY 2014-15.
STI ESG’s college campuses offer associate/baccalaureate degree and technical/vocational programs in
ICT, arts and sciences, business and management, education, engineering, hospitality and tourism
management, and healthcare. These programs are accredited by CHED and/or TESDA. The education
centers of STI ESG offer technical/vocational diploma, certificate, and short-term courses for computer
programming, computer technology, software applications, and office administration, among others.
The programs in the education centers are accredited by TESDA. All 77 schools in the STI ESG network
have been granted the DepEd permit to offer Senior High School.
Apart from the STI branded campuses, iACADEMY operates as a high-end school and likewise derives
revenues from tuition and other school fees. It has a campus in Makati - the Central Business District of
Manila. iACADEMY also has a permit to offer Senior High School.
STI WNU, for its part, offers associate/baccalaureate degree programs in education, engineering,
maritime, criminology, IT, arts and sciences, business and management, hospitality and tourism
management, and healthcare. These programs are accredited by CHED and/or TESDA. The
University also offers programs for graduate studies. In addition, it offers basic education from nursery
to secondary levels. These programs are accredited by DepEd. It also has a permit to offer Senior High
School.
AHC is a 100% owned subsidiary of STI Holdings. The parent company subscribed to 40% of its shares
in November 2014 and eventually bought the balance of 60% of its outstanding capital stock in February
2015. At the time of purchase, it has receivables from PWU and Unlad. It is not operating as of March 31,
2016.
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STI ESG School Programs
BS in Computer Science
BS in Information Technology
BS in Information Technology major in Network Engineering
BS in Information Technology major in Digital Arts
BS in Accounting Technology
BS in Business Management major in Operations
BS in Office Administration
BS in Office Administration with Specialization in Customer Relations
BS in Real Estate Management
BS in Culinary Management
BS in Hotel and Restaurant Management
BS in Travel Management
BS in Tourism Management
BS in Computer Engineering
AB Communication
BS Nursing
Bachelor of Secondary Education major in Mathematics
Bachelor of Secondary Education major in Computer Education
Master in Information Technology
3-year Hotel and Restaurant Administration
2-year Information Technology Program
2-year Associate in Computer Technology
2-year Hospitality and Restaurant Services
2-year Tourism and Events Management
2-year Computer and Consumer Electronics Program with Broadband Technology
2-year Multimedia Arts Program
2-year Practical Nursing Program
Senior High School
STI WNU School Programs
School of Professional Studies

Bachelor of Science in Accountancy
Bachelor of Science in Criminology
Engineering Programs
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Electronics Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering
Associate in Civil Engineering (2-year Certificate Program)
Associate in Electrical Engineering (2-year Certificate Program)
Associate in Electronics Engineering (2-year Certificate Program)
Associate in Mechanical Engineering (2 year Certificate Program)
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Education Programs
Bachelor of Elementary Education
 Major in
o General Curriculum
o Special Education
o Pre-School Education
Bachelor of Secondary Education

 Major in
o English
o Filipino
o Music, Arts & P.E. (MAPE)
o Mathematics
o Values Education (VAED)
Teachers’ Certificate Program (TCP)
Maritime Programs
Bachelor of Science in Marine Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Marine Transportation
Enhanced Support Level Program Marine Deck
Enhanced Support level Program Marine Engineering
School of Arts and Sciences

Bachelor of Arts Major in English
Bachelor of Arts in Communication
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management
Bachelor of Science in Tourism Management
Bachelor of Science in Accounting Technology
Bachelor of Science in Office Administration
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
 Major in
o Marketing Management
o Financial Management
Hotel and Restaurant Services
Programming NC IV (2 years)
Computer Hardware Servicing NC II ( 2 years)
School of Basic Education

Nursery
Kinder (1 & 2)
Elementary
Secondary (Grades 7 to 10)
Senior High School

Academic Track
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Humanities and Social Sciences Strand
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Strand
ICT Strand
Specializations:
 Contact Center Services
Specializations:
 Bread and Pastry Production
 Cookery
 Housekeeping
 Local Guiding Services
 Travel Services
Sports Track
Arts and Design Track
School of Graduate Studies

Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Management (Ph.D.)
Doctor of Public Administration (DPA)
Master in Public Administration (MPAD- Thesis)
Master in Public Administration (MPAD- Non Thesis)
Master in Nursing (MN-Thesis)
Master in Nursing (MN-Non Thesis)
Master of Arts in Education (MAED)
 Major in
o Administration and Supervision
o Guidance and Psychology
o Physical Education
o Filipino
o Mathematics
o English
o Values Education
o Early Childhood Education
iACADEMY School Programs
AB in Fashion Design and Technology

AB in Multimedia Arts and Design
BS in Animation
BS in Game Development with specialization in Game Programming and Design
BS in Business Administration with specialization in Marketing and Advertising
BS in Business Administration with specialization in Financial Management
BS in Computer Science with specialization in Software Engineering
BS in Information Technology with specialization in Digital Arts
BS in Information Technology with specialization in Web Development
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DLS STI College School Programs
BS Nursing
BS Physical Therapy
BS Radiologic Technology
BS Hotel and Restaurant Management
BS Tourism Management
STI College – Quezon Avenue School Programs
BS in Computer Science
BS in Information Technology
BS in Business Management Major in Operations
BS in Hotel & Restaurant Management
BS in Tourism Management
Associate in Computer Technology
Hospitality & Restaurant Services
Information Technology Program
Professional Accreditations
STI ESG
International Organization for Standardization 9001:2008 (“ISO 9001:2008”)

In November 2014, STI ESG was recommended by ISO certifying body TÜV Rheinland Philippines Inc.
for ISO 9001:2008 certification. On February 5, 2015, STI ESG received the official ISO 9001:2008
Certification for its Learning Delivery System. The ISO 9001:2008 certification is a milestone for the
institution’s thrust towards academic excellence by reaching global standards in its learning delivery
system.
STI WNU
The various programs of the university are accredited under any of the following bodies: Philippine
Association of Colleges and Universities Commission on Accreditation (“PACUCOA”) Accreditation,
International Organization for Standardization 9001:2008 (“ISO 9001:2008”) by Det Norske Veritas
Germanischer Lloyd (DNV GL) and Fund Assistance to Private Education (FAPE). The following table
shows the accreditation status of the different programs:
PROGRAM LEVEL EXPIRATION

Liberal Arts Level III RA December 2020
Business Administration Level III RA December 2020
Bachelor of Science in Elementary
Level III RA December 2020
Education
Bachelor of Science in Secondary
Level III RA December 2020
Education
March 2015-2016 (scheduled for
Master of Arts in Education Level III RA
Reaccreditation in September 2016)
March 2015-2016 (scheduled for
Master in Public Administration Level III RA
Reaccreditation in September 2016)
Doctor of Philosophy in Education
Level I Formal February 2021
Management
Nursing Level I Formal Deferred
Bachelor of Science in Math Level I Formal Deferred
Bachelor of Science in Psychology Level II RA November 2020
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Bachelor of Science in Criminology Level I Formal November 2018

Civil Engineering Level I Formal Deferred
Mechanical Engineering Level I Formal Deferred
Electrical Engineering Level I Formal Deferred
Electronics Engineering Candidate Deferred
Marine Engineering ISO: 9001:2008 SY 2013-2014 to SY 2015-2016
Marine Transportation ISO: 9001:2008 SY 2013-2014 to SY 2015-2016
Pre-Elementary Re-certification FAPE SY 2013-2014 to SY 2015-2016
Elementary Re-certification FAPE SY 2013-2014 to SY 2015-2016
High School Re-certification FAPE SY 2013-2014 to SY 2015-2016
Employees
STI ESG
STI ESG has 2,173 employees, 1,405 of whom are faculty members, 571 non-teaching personnel, and 197
employees from the main office. STI E S G provides employees with development programs that
assist them in effectively carrying out their jobs and prepare them for career advancement.
FUNCTION NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES
STI ESG
Main Office
Senior Management 13
Managers 60
Staff 124
Total 197
STI Schools
Teaching personnel (wholly-owned schools) 1,405
Non-teaching personnel (wholly-owned schools) 571
Total 1,976
STI ESG GRAND TOTAL 2,173
STI WNU
STI WNU has employed 105 non-teaching personnel assigned to various departments and 207 full-time
and part-time teaching personnel.
Senior Management 5
Managers 21
Total 26
Teaching Personnel
Full time 87
Part time 120
Total 207
Non-teaching personnel 79
STI WNU GRAND TOTAL 312

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Non–STI Branded Schools
iACADEMY
iACADEMY has 120 employees, 73 of whom are faculty members, both full-time and part-time and 47
non-teaching personnel, from rank-and-file to executive level.
Senior Management 5
Managers 9
Total 14
Teaching Personnel
Full time 9
Part time 64
Total 73
Total 106
iACADEMY GRAND TOTAL 120
DLS STI College
DLS STI College has 9 employees, 5 of whom are faculty members, both full-time and part-time and 4
non-teaching personnel, from rank-and-file to executive level.
Senior Management 1
Managers -
Total 1
Teaching Personnel
Full time 1
Part time 4
Total 5
Total 8
DLS STI COLLEGE GRAND TOTAL 9
Item 2. PROPERTIES
STI ESG has an extensive list of properties that are either owned or under long-term lease which serve as
sites for campuses, warehouses and investment. The following table sets forth information on the
properties which STI ESG owns.
AREA (IN SQ.M)

LOCATION TYPE USE
LOT FLOOR
Batangas Land and building School Campus 6,564 5,670
Cainta, Rizal Land and building School Campus 39,880 11,727
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AREA (IN SQ.M)

LOCATION TYPE USE
LOT FLOOR
Administration
- 5,291
Building
Calamba Building School Campus 6,237 7,368
Caloocan Land and Building School Campus 15,495 11,832
Carmona, Cavite Land and building School Campus 6,582 3,497
Cubao Land and Building School Campus 3,768 9,881
School Campus 1,808 4,167
Fairview, Quezon City Land and building Rented buildings
- 1,338
C&D
School Campus;
Fort Bonifacio, Global
Building Land is on long 2,632 10,101
City
term lease
Kalibo, Aklan Land School Campus 1,612 -
Kauswagan, Cagayan de
Land and building School Campus 17,563 3,415
Oro
Las Piñas Land School Campus 10,000 -
Lucban, Baguio Land and building School Campus 731 1,726
School Campus;
Lucena Building Land is on long 4,347 7,708
term lease
Naga Land and building School Campus 5,170 4,506
Novaliches Land and building School Campus 4,983 7,436
San Jose del Monte City,
Land School Campus 4,178 -
Bulacan
Valencia, Bukidnon Land and building School Campus 300 1,166
Ternate, Cavite Townhouse Training Center 107 -
BF Homes, Las Piñas
Land and building – GS Warehouse 4,094 2,921
(GS)
BF Homes, Las Piñas
Land and building – HS Warehouse 3,091 1,851
(HS)
3 Condominium Units
Almanza, Las Piñas Investment Property - 112
(37.2sqm/unit)
Ayala Avenue, Makati Condominium Units (4th , 5th
Investment Property - 3,096
City & 6th floors)
Caliraya Springs,
Land Investment Property 948 -
Cavinti Laguna
Cebu City Land Investment Property 1,100 -
Condominium Units
Gil Puyat
(10th,11th, 12th and Upper Investment Property - 7,924
Avenue, Makati City
Penthouse)
Sto. Tomas Baguio Land Investment Property 512 -
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Listed in the table below is the campus ownership of franchised schools as of SY 2015-16.
Owned by the Owned by STI

Leased from other parties
School Franchisee
1 Balagtas 10 Alabang 20 Alaminos 31 Ormoc
2 Bohol 11 Baliuag 21 Angeles 32 Parañaque
3 Dasmariñas 12 Balayan 22 Bacoor 33 Pasay
Quezon
Koronadal Cotabato Calbayog
4 13 23 34 Avenue
General
La Union Cauayan Recto
5 14 Santos 24 35
San
Malolos Dipolog Rosario
6 15 Francisco 25 36
San
Santa Rosa Santiago Dumaguete
7 16 26 37 Fernando
8 Tacurong 17 Sta. Maria 27 Ilagan 38 San Jose
9 Tanay 18 Surigao 28 Maasin 39 Tagaytay
19 Vigan 29 Marikina 40 Tarlac
30 Muñoz 41 Zamboanga
Campus Expansion Projects
STI ESG
STI ESG invested in a number of expansion projects for its company-owned campuses. These
expansion projects were funded in most part from the proceeds from the follow-on offering conducted in
November 2012 and partially through bank loans and internally generated funds. In Caloocan, a ten-
storey building standing on 15,495-square meter property was unveiled on February 7, 2014 for the
transfer of STI College – Caloocan to its new home.
Four campuses were inaugurated in January 2015: the five-storey school building for STI College –
Calamba and the newly renovated STI College – Batangas on January 20, the nine-storey building of
STI College – Cubao on January 22, and the five-storey building of STI College – Lucena on January 27.
STI ESG also purchased a 4,178-square-meter property located in San Jose del Monte City, Bulacan in
April 2014 intended for use as a school campus.
Likewise, a number of franchised schools embarked on facilities expansion programs. Two franchised
schools embarked on facilities expansion programs in SY 2013-14. The 3,500-square-meter property of STI
College – Malolos located along McArthur Highway was completed in time for the 1st semester of SY
2014-15. On the other hand, STI College – Tanay broke ground on March 21, 2014 and started its classes on
its new campus in the 2nd semester of SY 2014-15. . The 1,200-square meter property of STI College –
Vigan also had its groundbreaking in July 2014 and started its classes on the new campus in the 2nd
semester of SY 2015-16. Meanwhile, STI College – Bohol (formerly known as STI College – Tagbilaran) had
its inauguration on November 7, 2015. The four-storey building has a total area of 2,200 square meters.
All of the improved campuses house state-of-the-art facilities, with spacious classrooms, top-of-the-line
computer laboratories, and recreational facilities for high quality academic delivery. The expansion of
these campuses is part of STI ESG’s commitment to continuously improve the delivery of education to its
students and, at the same time, increase the total capacity of STI ESG for further expansion in its
enrollment base in the years ahead.
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STI WNU
STI WNU is strategically located at the center of Bacolod City. The site is in close proximity to the Burgos
Public Market, the New Government Center, Corazon Locsin Montelibano Memorial Regional Hospital
(“CLMMRH”) and a number of commercial buildings mainly owned by Chinese businessmen.
The main campus houses the five-storey Main Building, three-storey HM Building, three-storey IT
Building, two-storey Engineering Building, four-storey IS Building, and other various facilities including
the Gymnasium, Football Field, and Student Activity Center.
The campus now boasts of a façade that reflects the new University Signage – “STI West Negros
University” – and showcases the new admission office and the refurbished Kitchen & Dining Laboratory
that can be seen along Burgos Street. The Main, IT and HM buildings have been renovated and the works
were completed in February 2015. In January 2016, the construction of the Firing Range and Swimming
Pool was launched. These facilities will be used by Criminology and Maritime students, respectively.
The ground floor of the Main Building now houses the office space for all staff and faculty. Various
student services offices, such as the clinic, guidance services, and student records are also located here. A
portion of the ground floor has been prepared for the state of the art Maritime Simulator Room. All in all,
the Main Building has 60 classrooms and laboratories that are equipped with air-conditioning and
multimedia projection systems.
The IT building houses eight computer laboratories and eight classrooms, while the HM Building houses
the newly re-modeled HRM Laboratories such as the Kitchen, Food & Beverage Room, Hotel Suite, Front
Desk Area. The HM Building also provides a multi-purpose area and six additional classrooms that are
also equipped with air-conditioning and multimedia projection systems.
Summary of the institution’s properties are as follows:
LOT AREA
LOCATION TYPE USE/COLLEGE
(IN SQ.M.)
Burgos and Malaspina Land and building Maritime 1,176
Burgos and Malaspina Land and building Engineering 4,839
Burgos and Malaspina Land and building Engineering 2,266
Burgos and Malaspina Land and building Football/Open 5,803
court
Burgos and Malaspina Cemented lot Parking lot 814
Burgos and Malaspina Land and building Gymnasium 1,512
Burgos and Malaspina Land and building Sports Office 494
Burgos and Malaspina Land and building Main building 139
Burgos and Malaspina Land and building Main building 364
Burgos and Malaspina Land and building Main building 6,097
Burgos and Malaspina Land 179
Hilado Land 1,044
Hilado Land 1,135
Hilado Land 733
Hilado Land 400
Hilado Land 1,292
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iACADEMY
In April 2014 iACADEMY moved to an 11-storey refurbished building along Senator Gil Puyat Avenue,
the iACADEMY Plaza. The property is under a long term lease arrangement that started on March
1, 2014 and will end on May 31, 2029.
With eight floors to accommodate the school’s growing population, the iACADEMY Plaza has an
auditorium which can seat 450 to 500 people. The addition of the Dance Room now also allows for
PE classes to be conducted in the auditorium. The Multimedia Arts laboratories and Computer
laboratories have been improved for the better use of the students. All the other laboratories, such as
Cintiq and the iMAC, were also developed to satisfy all the needs of the students. All laboratories are
equipped with high speed internet as well as the latest software and hardware.
All the classrooms and lecture rooms are fully equipped with the latest teaching aids. The new
foundation rooms have adequate physical space for worktables and chairs. Studios have adequate
physical space for worktables and chairs. Students may use the computer laboratories to help
support their studies. iACADEMY is also properly equipped with top-of-the-line computer suites that
provide the necessities of education, available WI-FI internet access within the campus, and extensive
library holdings.
Another key improvement in iACADEMY facilities was the increased bandwidth of the school’s internet
connection, with stabilized network.
Item 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
1. In the Matter Of: Petition for Rehabilitation of Philippine

Women’s University, Dr. Helena Z. Benitez v. Philippine Women’s
University
SP Case No. 15133200
Branch 46, Regional Trial Court of Manila
On 13 March 2015, Dr. Helena Z. Benitez filed a Creditor-Initiated Petition for Involuntary Rehabilitation
of Philippine Women’s University (“PWU”) docketed as SP Case No. 15133200 in the Regional Trial
Court of Manila (the “PWU Rehabilitation Case”). The PWU Rehabilitation Case was raffled to Branch 46
of the Regional Trial Court of Manila (the “Rehabilitation Court”) presided over by Judge Rainelda H.
Estacio-Montesa.
On 20 March 2015, the Rehabilitation Court issued a Commencement Order in the PWU Rehabilitation
Case. In the Commencement Order, the Rehabilitation Court declared PWU to be under rehabilitation.
The Commencement Order contains a Stay Order, which among others, effectively suspends all actions or
proceedings enforcing all claims against PWU in court or otherwise. The Rehabilitation Court appointed
Mr. Miguel P. Hernandez as the Rehabilitation Receiver for this case. The Initial Hearing for the PWU
Rehabilitation Case was set on 24 April 2015. The Corporation received the Commencement Order on 23
March 2015.
On 26 March 2015, the Corporation filed a Notice of Claim in the PWU Rehabilitation Case. Under the
Notice of Claim, PWU has outstanding obligations amounting to Seven Hundred Sixty-Three Million
Five Hundred Sixty-Four Nine Hundred Twenty-Four and 23/100 Pesos (Php763,564,924.23) to the
Corporation as of 25 March 2015.
On 8 April 2015, the Corporation filed its Opposition to the PWU Rehabilitation Case.
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On 24 April 2015, the Rehabilitation Court Judge reset the Initial Hearing for the PWU Rehabilitation
Case due to the failure of Dr. Helena Z. Benitez to comply with the publication of the Commencement
Order. The Initial Hearing was reset on 26 May 2015.
On 26 May 2015, the Rehabilitation Court Judge referred the PWU Rehabilitation Case to the
Rehabilitation Receiver for evaluation. The Rehabilitation Receiver has forty (40) days from 26 May 2015
to consider whether the rehabilitation of PWU is feasible or not.
On 29 August 2015, the Rehabilitation Court Judge rendered a Decision dismissing the PWU
rehabilitation case for being, among others, a sham filing. The Rehabilitation Court Judge also ordered
that the Stay Order be lifted due to the dismissal of the case.
After filing of the Motion for Reconsideration and responsive pleadings thereto, on 21 January 2016, the
Rehabilitation Court Judge denied the respective Motions for Reconsideration filed by Dr. Helena Z.
Benitez and PWU.
PWU then filed a Petition for Certiorari with Application for Temporary Mandatory/Restraining Order
and/or Writ of Preliminary Injunction dated 26 February 2016 to the Court of Appeals. Subsequently, Dr.
Benitez filed her Petition for Certiorari (with Urgent Application for Temporary Restraining Order
And/or Writ of Preliminary Injunction) dated 29 February 2016 to the Court of Appeals.
Eventually, both PWU and Dr. Benitez filed their respective Motion to Withdraw of their Petition for
Certiorari both dated 11 April 2016 to the Court of Appeals.
On 13 May 2016, the Motion to Withdraw the Petition for Certiorari of PWU was granted by the Court of
Appeals.
The Motion to Withdraw the Petition of Certiorari of Dr. Benitez is pending for resolution of the Court of
Appeals.
2. STI Education Systems Holdings, Inc. v. Philippine Women’s

University
Foreclosure No. 15-3285
Office of the Clerk of Court and Ex-Officio Sheriff of Manila
On 10 February 2015, the Corporation filed a Petition for Extra-Judicial Foreclosure against PWU with the
Office of the Clerk of Court and Ex-Officio Sheriff of Manila. The Petition for Extra-Judicial Foreclosure
seeks the foreclosure and sale of PWU’s properties covered by Transfer Certificate of Title (“TCT”) Nos.
227390, 227391, 227392, 227393, and 227394 located along Taft Avenue, Manila (“PWU Taft Properties”) to
satisfy the unpaid loan of PWU to the Corporation in the amount of Seven Hundred Two Million Four
Hundred Forty Six Thousand Three Hundred Eight and 8/100 Pesos (Php702,446,308.08) as of 7
December 2014. The loan is based on the Facility Agreement dated 20 October 2009 (the “Facility
Agreement”) between the Corporation, as assignee of BDO Unibank, Inc. and PWU. The extra-judicial
foreclosure sale of the PWU Taft Properties was scheduled on 18 March 2015, with 26 March 2015 as the
alternative date.
On 18 March 2015, the extra-judicial foreclosure sale was conducted and the Corporation was declared as
the winning bidder for the PWU Taft Properties, with a bid amount of Three Hundred Thirty Million Six
Hundred Thirteen Thousand Five Hundred Pesos (Php330,613,500.00). The Certificate of Sale for this case
was issued on 20 March 2015.
On 24 March 2015, the Corporation caused the annotation of the Certificate of Sale in the TCTs covering
the PWU Taft Properties with the Register of Deeds of Manila.
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The Corporation, Attenborough Holdings Corporation (“AHC”), PWU and Unlad Resources
Development Corporation (“Unlad”) have arrived at a settlement over all claims stemming from the JVA
and all agreements arising thereto including the Facility Agreement. Under the settlement, PWU was able
to redeem the PWU Taft Properties.

University
Foreclosure No. 15-3284
Office of the Clerk of Court and Ex-Officio Sheriff of Manila
On 10 February 2015, the Corporation filed a Petition for Extra-Judicial Foreclosure against PWU with the
Office of the Clerk of Court and Ex-Officio Sheriff of Manila. The Petition for Extra-Judicial Foreclosure
seeks the foreclosure and sale of the PWU Taft Properties and PWU’s property covered by TCT No.
112932 (“PWU Indiana Property”) located in P.Hidalgo Lim Street, Malate, Manila to satisfy the unpaid
loan of PWU to the Corporation in the amount of Thirty Million Seven Hundred Forty-Two Thousand
One Hundred Forty-Five and 41/100 Pesos (Php30,742,145.41) as of 7 December 2014. The loan is based
on the Omnibus Agreement dated 8 June 2012 between the Corporation and PWU (the “PWU Omnibus
Agreement”). The extra-judicial foreclosure sale of the PWU Taft Properties and PWU Indiana Property
was scheduled on 18 March 2015, with 26 March 2015 as the alternative date.
On 18 March 2015, the extra-judicial foreclosure sale was conducted and the Corporation was declared as
the winning bidder for the PWU Indiana Property, with a bid amount of Five Million Two Hundred
Fifty-Five Thousand Five Hundred Pesos (Php5,255,500.00). The Certificate of Sale for this case was
issued on 20 March 2015.
On 24 March 2015, the Corporation caused the annotation of the Certificate of Sale in the TCT covering
the PWU Indiana Property with the Register of Deeds of Manila.
The Corporation, AHC, PWU and Unlad have arrived at a settlement over all claims stemming from the
JVA and all agreements arising thereto including the PWU Omnibus Agreement. Under the settlement,
PWU was able to redeem the PWU Indiana Property.

University and Unlad Resources Development Corporation
FRE No. 10462
Office of the Clerk of Court and Ex-Officio Sheriff of Quezon City
On 18 February 2015, the Corporation filed an Amended Petition for Extra-Judicial Foreclosure against
PWU and Unlad Resources Development Corporation (“Unlad”) with the Office of the Clerk of Court
and Ex-Officio Sheriff of Quezon City. The Amended Petition for Extra-Judicial Foreclosure seeks the
foreclosure and sale of Unlad’s properties covered by TCT Nos. RT-71871(271024)PR-29615, and RT-
71872(271025)PR-29616 located in Quezon City to satisfy the unpaid loan of PWU to the Corporation in
the amount of Seven Hundred Two Million Four Hundred Forty Six Thousand Three Hundred Eight and
8/100 Pesos (Php702,446,308.08) as of 7 December 2014. The loan is based on the Facility Agreement
between the Corporation, as assignee of BDO Unibank, Inc. and PWU. Unlad acted as third-party
mortgagor and surety of PWU in the Facility Agreement. The extra-judicial foreclosure sale of the
properties covered by TCT Nos. RT-71871(271024)PR-29615, and RT-71872(271025)PR-29616 was
scheduled on 24 March 2015, with 7 April 2015 as the alternative date.
On 24 March 2015, the extra-judicial foreclosure sale of Unlad’s properties covered by TCT Nos. RT-
71871(271024)PR-29615, and RT-71872(271025)PR-29616 was temporarily suspended by the Executive
Judge of Quezon City on the basis of the Commencement Order issued in the PWU Rehabilitation Case.
On 7 April 2015, the Corporation received the Executive Judge’s Disposition denying the Motion for
Reconsideration filed by the Corporation asking the Executive Judge to lift the temporary suspension of
the extra-judicial foreclosure sale in this case.
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On 30 October 2015, the extra-judicial foreclosure sale of the Unlad properties in Quezon City was
resumed pursuant to a Disposition of the Executive Judge of RTC Quezon City. After the public auction,
STI Holdings was declared the winning bidder, and the corresponding Certificate of Sale was issued.
On 1 December 2015, the Corporation was able to cause the annotation of the Certificate of Sale on TCT
No. RT-71871(271024) PR-29615 only.
JVA and all agreements arising thereto including the Facility Agreement. Under the settlement, Unlad
ceded to the Corporation by way of dacion en pago on 31 March 2016 its properties located in Quezon City
and Davao City, which includes the properties in Quezon City covered by TCT Nos. RT-
71871(271024)PR-29615, and RT-71872(271025)PR-29616.
5. STI Education Systems Holdings, Inc. and Attenborough Holdings

Corporation v. Unlad Resources Development Corporation
FRE No. 10463
Office of the Clerk of Court and Ex-Officio Sheriff of Quezon City
On 12 February 2015, the Corporation and Attenborough Holdings Corporation (“AHC”) filed a Joint
Petition for Extra-Judicial Foreclosure against Unlad with the Office of the Clerk of Court and Ex-Officio
Sheriff of Quezon City. The Joint Petition for Extra-Judicial Foreclosure seeks the foreclosure and sale of
Unlad’s properties covered by TCT Nos. RT-79300(202647)PR-29042, RT-71871(271024)PR-29615, and RT-
71872(271025)PR-29616 located in Quezon City (“Unlad QC Properties”) to satisfy the unpaid loan of
Unlad to the Corporation and AHC. The loan is based on the Omnibus Agreement dated 8 June 2012
among the Corporation, AHC, and Unlad (the “Unlad Omnibus Agreement”). Unlad’s unpaid loan to the
Corporation is Two Hundred Twenty-Three Million Seven Hundred Thousand Five Hundred Seventy-
Seven and 78/100 Pesos (Php 223,700,577.78) as of 7 December 2014, while Unlad’s unpaid loan
obligation to AHC amounts to Seventy Million Three Hundred Seventy-Two Thousand Eight Hundred
Eighty-Eight and 89/100 Pesos (Php70,372,888.89) as of 15 December 2014. The extra-judicial foreclosure
sale of the Unlad QC Properties was scheduled on 24 March 2015, with 7 April 2015 as the alternative
date.
On 24 March 2015, the Executive Judge of the Regional Trial Court of Quezon City temporarily
suspended the extra-judicial foreclosure sale of the Unlad QC Properties on the basis, among other
things, of the Commencement Order issued by the Rehabilitation Court in the PWU Rehabilitation Case.
On 7 April 2015, the Corporation received the Executive Judge’s Disposition denying the Motion for
Reconsideration filed by the Corporation asking the Executive Judge to lift the temporary suspension of
the extra-judicial foreclosure sale in this case.
On 30 October 2015, the extra-judicial foreclosure sale of the Unlad properties in Quezon City was
resumed pursuant to a Disposition of the Executive Judge of RTC Quezon City. After the public auction,
STI Holdings was declared the winning bidder, and the corresponding Certificate of Sale was issued.
On 13 November 2015, the Corporation caused the annotation of the Certificate of Sale on TCT No. RT-
79300(202647)PR-29042.
JVA and all agreements arising thereto including the Unlad Omnibus Agreement. Under the settlement,
Unlad ceded to the Corporation by way of dacion en pago on 31 March 2016 its properties located in
Quezon City and Davao City, which includes the property in Quezon City covered by TCT No. RT-
79300(202647)PR-29042.
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Corporation v. Unlad Resources Development Corporation
EJF Rem Case No. 15,117-15
Office of the Clerk of Court and Ex-Officio Sheriff of Davao City
On 18 February 2015, the Corporation and AHC filed a Joint Petition for Extra-Judicial Foreclosure
against Unlad with the Office of the Clerk of Court and Ex-Officio Sheriff of Davao City. The Joint
Petition for Extra-Judicial Foreclosure seeks the foreclosure and sale of Unlad’s property covered by TCT
No. T-129545 located in Davao City (“Unlad Davao Property”) to satisfy the unpaid loan of Unlad to the
Corporation and AHC. The loan is based on the Unlad Omnibus Agreement. Unlad’s unpaid loan to the
Corporation is Two Hundred Twenty-Three Million Seven Hundred Thousand Five Hundred Seventy-
Seven and 78/100 Pesos (Php 223,700,577.78) as of 7 December 2014, while Unlad’s unpaid loan
obligation to AHC amounts to Seventy Million Three Hundred Seventy-Two Thousand Eight Hundred
Eighty-Eight and 89/100 Pesos (Php70,372,888.89) as of 15 December 2014. The extra-judicial foreclosure
sale of the Unlad Davao Property was scheduled on 17 April 2015, with 22 May 2015 as the alternative
date.
On 17 April 2015, the Vice-Executive Judge of the Regional Trial Court of Davao City temporarily
suspended the extra-judicial foreclosure sale of the Unlad Davao Property on the basis, among other
things, of the Commencement Order issued by the Rehabilitation Court in the PWU Rehabilitation Case.
On 23 April 2015, the Vice-Executive Judge of the Regional Trial Court of Davao City denied the Motion
for Reconsideration filed by the Corporation and AHC asking the Vice-Executive Judge to lift the
temporary suspension of the extra-judicial foreclosure sale in this case.
On 18 June 2015, the Corporation and AHC filed a Petition for Certiorari and Mandamus with the Court
of Appeals – Mindanao Station to question the decision of the Vice-Executive Judge of RTC Davao City to
temporarily suspend the extra-judicial foreclosure sale on the basis of the Commencement Order issued
in the Rehabilitation Case of PWU.
On 25 August 2015, the Corporation wrote a letter to the Office of the Clerk of Court and Ex-Officio
Sheriff of the RTC of Davao City asking for the resumption of the extra-judicial foreclosure sale of the
Unlad property in Davao City due to the dismissal of the Rehabilitation Case of PWU. The Company’s
letter was referred to the Executive Judge of RTC Davao City. The Executive Judge of RTC Davao City
denied the Company’s request in a 2nd Indorsement dated 26 August 2015 due to the pendency of the
Petition for Certiorari and Mandamus with the Court of Appeals – Mindanao Station questioning the
suspension of the extra-judicial foreclosure sale of the Unlad property in Davao City.
On 28 August 2015, the Corporation and AHC filed a Verified Motion to Withdraw the Petition for
Certiorari and Mandamus with the Court of Appeals – Mindanao Station because the subject matter of
the case has been rendered moot and academic by the dismissal of the Rehabilitation Case of PWU.
On January 12, 2016, the Corporation wrote another letter to the Office of the Clerk of Court and Ex-
Officio Sheriff of the RTC of Davao City asking for the resumption of the extra-judicial foreclosure sale of
the Unlad property in Davao City. The Corporation informed the Office of the Clerk of Court and Ex-
Officio Sheriff of the RTC of Davao City, in this letter, of the Verified Motion to Withdraw the Petition for
Certiorari and Mandamus that it filed with the Court of Appeals together with AHC. The Corporation’s
letter was referred to the Executive Judge of RTC Davao City. The Executive Judge of RTC Davao City, in
a 2nd Indorsement dated January 27, 2016, granted the Corporation’s request and ordered the resumption
of the extra-judicial foreclosure sale of the Unlad Property in Davao City. The extra-judicial foreclosure
sale was set on March 10, 2016, with April 7, 2016 as the alternative date.
On 10 March 2016, the extra-judicial foreclosure sale proceeded wherein STI Holdings was declared as
the highest bidder.
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JVA and all agreements arising thereto including the Unlad Omnibus Agreement. Under the settlement,
Unlad ceded to the Corporation by way of dacion en pago on 31 March 2016 its properties located in
Quezon City and Davao City, which includes the property in Davao City covered by TCT No. T-129545.

Corporation v. Hon. Retrina E. Fuentes in her capacity as the Vice-
Executive Judge of the Regional Trial Court of Davao City, Office
of the Clerk of Court of the Regional Trial Court of Davao City, in
its capacity as Ex-Officio Sheriff of Davao City, Sheriff Joseph
Castro and Unlad Resources Development Corporation
Case No. 06851
23rd Division, Court of Appeals – Mindanao Station
On 18 June 2015, the Corporation and AHC filed a Petition for Certiorari and Mandamus against the
Vice-Executive Judge of the Regional Trial Court of Davao City, Retrina E. Fuentes, the Office of the Clerk
of Court of Davao City, in its capacity as Ex-Officio Sheriff of Davao City, Sheriff Joseph Castro, and
Unlad. The Petition for Certiorari and Mandamus seeks to declare Judge Retrina E. Fuentes to have acted
with grave abuse of discretion amounting to lack or excess of jurisdiction when she suspended the extra-
judicial foreclosure sale in EJF Rem Case No. 15,117-15 on the basis of, among others, the Commencement
Order issued in the PWU Rehabilitation Case. The Petition for Certiorari and Mandamus was docketed as
Case No. 06851, and it was raffled to the 23rd Division of the Court of Appeals – Mindanao Station.
On 28 August 2015, the Corporation and AHC filed a Verified Motion to Withdraw the Petition for
Certiorari and Mandamus with the Court of Appeals – Mindanao Station because the subject matter of
the case has been rendered moot and academic by the dismissal of the Rehabilitation Case of PWU.
On 25 January 2016, the Court of Appeals – Mindanao Station issued a Resolution granting the
withdrawal of the Petition for Certiorari and Mandamus filed by the Corporation and AHC.
8. The Heirs of Carlos Villa-Abrille, et al, v. The Philippine Women’s

Educational Association (PWU), et al.
Civil Case No. 36,430-2015
Branch 10, Regional Trial Court, Davao City
On October 21, 2015, the Corporation and AHC each received copies of the Complaint filed by the Heirs
of Carlos Villa-Abrille, Heirs of Luisa Villa-Abrille, Heirs of Candelaria V.A. Tan, Heirs of Adolfo V.A.
Lim, Heirs of Saya V.A. Lim Chiu, Heirs of Guinga V.A. Lim Lu, Heirs of Rosalia V.A. Lim Lua, Heirs of
Lorenzo V.A. Lim, and Heirs of Fermin Abella (“Plaintiffs”) against the Philippine Women’s Educational
Association (“PWEA”), Unlad, the Corporation, and AHC for cancellation of certificate of title,
reconveyance of real property, declaration of nullity of real estate mortgage, damages, and attorney’s
fees. The subject matter of the case is Unlad’s property covered by TCT No. T-129545 located in Davao
City (“Unlad Davao Property”).
The Plaintiffs claim that ownership of Unlad’s property in Davao City should revert back to them because
PWEA and Unlad violated the restrictions contained in the Deed of Sale covering the property. The
restrictions referred to by the Plaintiffs provides that the Vendee [PWEA] shall use the land for
educational purposes only and shall not subdivide the land for purposes of resale or at lease to other
persons.
Likewise, the Plaintiffs also claim that the real estate mortgage constituted over Unlad’s property in
Davao City in favor of the Corporation and AHC should be declared null and void because PWEA and
Unlad have no capacity to mortgage the property based on the restrictions contained in the Deed of Sale.
On November 20, 2015, the Corporation and AHC filed the Motion to Dismiss (“First Motion to
Dismiss”). In the First Motion to Dismiss, the Corporation and AHC asserted that the Plaintiffs’ cause of
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action against PWEA and Unlad has prescribed considering that the alleged violation of the restrictions in
the Deed of Sale occurred in 1987 or more than ten (10) years from the filing of the case. In addition,
Plaintiffs cannot seek the cancellation of the real estate mortgage in favor of the Corporation and AHC
because (a) Plaintiffs are not privy/real parties in interest to the said mortgage, and (b) the restrictions in
the title and Deed of Sale do not prohibit the mortgage of the subject property.
The First Motion to Dismiss was scheduled by the Trial Court on December 4, 2015.
On December 4, 2015, Plaintiffs failed to attend the hearing of the First Motion to Dismiss. The Trial Court
instead ordered the Plaintiffs to file their comment to the First Motion to Dismiss within ten (10) days
from receipt of its order while the Corporation and AHC are given the same period to file their reply
thereto.
The Trial Court also noticed that the records failed to show that PWEA and Unlad received the
Summons. The Trial Court then ordered the branch sheriff to cause the service of the Summons to PWEA
and Unlad.
Despite the extensions given to the Plaintiffs, Plaintiffs belatedly filed its Comment/Opposition to the
First Motion to Dismiss.
Because of the aforesaid circumstances, the Corporation and AHC filed an Omnibus Motion dated 21
March 2016. In the said Omnibus Motion, the Corporation and AHC moved that Plaintiffs’
Comment/Opposition be stricken down for being belatedly filed and consequently submit the First
Motion to Dismiss for resolution.
Subsequently, the Corporation and AHC filed a Second Motion to Dismiss (on grounds of res judicata
and willful and deliberate forum shopping) dated 22 March 2016 (“Second Motion to Dismiss”).
In the Second Motion to Dismiss, STI Holdings and AHC informed the Trial Court that they were able to
discover that the Plaintiffs filed a similar case against PWEA and Unlad with another Trial Court of
Davao City (Civil Case No. 20,415-90 filed before Branch 15 of the Regional Trial Court of Davao City),
which was dismissed without qualifications for their failure to comply with the said Trial Court’s Order.
Said dismissal was eventually affirmed with finality by the Supreme Court. Because of this information,
the Corporation and AHC moved to dismiss the case for res judicata and willful and deliberate forum
shopping for filing the same case to the Trial Court.
Both Motions were set for hearing on 22 April 2016.
On 22 April 2016, Plaintiffs failed to attend the hearing of the aforesaid Motions. The Trial Court instead
ordered the Plaintiffs to file their Comment to the Omnibus Motion within a non-extendible period of five
(5) days, after which, the same shall be submitted for resolution.
Likewise, the Trial Court ordered the Plaintiffs to file their Comment to the Second Motion to Dismiss
within ten (10) days, from receipt of its Order. STI Holdings and AHC were likewise given the same
period to file their responsive pleading thereto.
Plaintiff filed their Comment/Opposition to the (1) Omnibus Motion and (2) Second Motion to Dismiss.
In their Comment/Opposition, the Plaintiffs, among others, sought the liberality of rules in allowing their
belated filing of their Comment/Opposition to the First Motion to Dismiss.
Meanwhile, in their Comment/Opposition to the Second Motion to Dismiss, Plaintiffs alleged that (a) the
Second Motion to Dismiss violates the Omnibus Motion Rule of asserting all objections in the First
Motion to Dismiss, (b) the dismissal of the previous case was no on the merits, and (c) the elements of res
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judicata are inexistent considering that the previous case and the pending case dealt with different
parties, and causes of action.
On 30 May 2016, the Corporation and AHC filed their Reply to Plaintiffs’ Comment/Opposition to the
Second Motion to Dismiss. In the Reply, the Corporation and AHC assert the following:
1. The existence of res judicata in the instant case is an exception to the Omnibus Motion Rule.
2. The dismissal of the instant case based on res judicata is warranted by the apparent similar
circumstances with the previous case - Civil Case No. 20,415-90 filed before Branch 15 of the Regional
Trial Court of Davao City. Plaintiffs attempt to re-litigate of issues already settled and dismissed with
finality is against both law and public policy.
3. Both the Rules of Court and jurisprudence affirms that an unqualified dismissal based on
Section 3 of Rule 17 of the Rules of Court is with prejudice and tantamount to adjudication on
the merits of Plaintiffs’ previous similar case.
4. The previous case - Civil Case No. 20,415-90 filed before Branch 15 of the Regional Trial
Court of Davao City – has the similar parties (Plaintiffs v. PWEA and Unlad), subject matter
(Unlad Davao Property) and cause of action (Alleged violations of PWEA and Unlad on the
restriction of the Deed of Absolute Sale and prayer for the return of the Unlad Davao
Property to the Plaintiffs). The operation of res judicata in the instant case is not altered by
the inclusion of Defendant Mortgagees as a co-defendant.
The First Motion to Dismiss, Omnibus Motion and Second Motion to Dismiss is deemed submitted for
resolution by the Trial Court.
9. Anthony Carlo A. Agustin, Suzzette A. Agustin, V-2 G. Agustin,

Vincent Paul A. Agustin, Tisha Angeli Sy, Hananaiah
Construction & Manpower Resources, Inc. and V.S. Heirlooms
Pacifica, Inc. v. STI Education Systems Holdings, Inc.
Civil Case No. 16-14678
Branch 42, Regional Trial Court of Bacolod City
This is a case for Specific Performance filed by Anthony Carlo A. Agustin, Suzzette A. Agustin, V-2 G.
Agustin, Vincent Paul A. Agustin, Tisha Angeli Sy, Hananaiah Construction & Manpower Resources, Inc.
and V.S. Heirlooms Pacifica, Inc. (the “Agustins”) against the Corporation for the payment of the latter of
the remaining balance of the purchase price for the sale of the Agustins’ shares in West Negros University
(“WNU”).
The Agustins allege in their Complaint that based on the Share Purchase Agreement and Deed of
Absolute they executed with the Corporation, the price of their shares in WNU has been pegged at Four
Hundred Million Pesos (Php400,000,000.00). Despite these two agreements, the Corporation refuses to
pay the full purchase price for the WNU shares they acquired from the Agustins.
In its Answer, the Corporation stated that the Agustins are not entitled to the full purchase price of their
WNU shares because they have not complied with all the requirements for its release. In particular, the
Agustins have not been able to deliver the Commission on Higher Education permits for the operation of
WNU’s Maritime Program as provided in the MOA, and the Share Purchase Agreement. In addition,
there are other trade receivables in favor of WNU wherein full satisfaction of the same entitles the
Agustins a portion of the balance of the purchase price.
On 2 June 2016, the Corporation received the Agustin’s Reply to the Answer. In the Reply, the Agustins
are asserting that (a) the Memorandum of Agreement, Share Purchase Agreement and Deed of Absolute
Sale (the “WNU Contracts”) provide that the Corporation can withhold the payment of the remaining
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balance of P50,000,000.00, which alleged to be pursuant to the license to operate the Maritime Programs
of WNU, and (b) the Corporation should be deemed to have agreed on the P400,000,000.00 purchase
price. Likewise, the allegations in the Answer are also against the Parol Evidence Rule which provides
that the parties to a written agreement cannot change the stipulations provided therein.
The Agustins also filed and served a Request for Admission to the Corporation’s counsel wherein they
sought the Corporation to admit (a) the existences and authenticity of the WNU Contracts, (b) issues of
the instant case are (i) determination of the final purchase price based on the WNU Contracts and (ii) final
purchase price should be either the P400,000,000.00 or the adjusted price of P350,000,000.00, and (c) the
WNU Contracts constitute the entire written agreement of the parties.
On 17 June 2016, the Corporation filed its Comment/Opposition to the Agustins’ Request for Admission.
In the Comment/Opposition, the Corporation filed their objections thereto and sought the same to be
denied or deemed ineffectual on the following grounds; (a) defective service because it should have been
served directly to the Corporation and not to its counsel as required under the Rules of Court, (b)
redundant because the matters raised therein have already been addressed in the Answer, and (c)
improper and irrelevant because it sought admission of issues which are proper during pre-trial and not
in a Request for Admission.
Besides the Trial Court’s resolution on the aforesaid objections to the Request for Admission, the case
may be referred to pre-trial and/or court-annexed mediation unless the Agustins filed any other motions
or pleading.
Item 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
Except for matters taken up during the annual meeting of stockholders held on 25 September 2015, there
was no other matter submitted to a vote of security holders during the period covered by this report.
PART II – OPERATIONAL AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 5. MARKET FOR ISSUER’S COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED

STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
Market Price and Dividends of Registrant’s Common Equity and Related Stockholder Matters
(1) Market Information
The Company’s common stock is traded on the PSE under the stock symbol “STI”. As of the date of this
Report, the Company has 9,904,806,924 shares outstanding.
As of 31 March 2016, the high share price of the Company was P0.59 and the low share price was P0.36.
As of 30 June 2016, the high share price of the Company was P0.59 and the low share price was P0.57.
The Company’s public float as of 31 March 2016 is 3,593,087,024 shares equivalent to 36.28% of the total
issued and outstanding shares of the Company.
The following table sets forth the Company’s high and low intra-day sales prices per share for the past
two (2) years and the first and second quarters of 2016:
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High Low
2016
Second Quarter 0.59 0.57
First Quarter 0.59 0.36
2015
Fourth Quarter 0.52 0.39
Third Quarter 0.71 0.47
2014
Fourth Quarter 0.82 0.66
Third Quarter 0.85 0.77
(2) Holders
As of 31 March 2016, there were 1,256 shareholders of the Company’s outstanding capital stock. The
Company has common shares only.
The following table sets forth the top 20 shareholders of the Company’s common stock, the number of
shares held, and the percentage of total shares outstanding held by each as of 31 March 2016.
NUMBER OF PERCENTAGE
NAME OF STOCKHOLDER SHARES OF OWNERSHIP
PCD NOMINEE CORPORATION (FILIPINO) 3,450,192,6721 34.8335%
PRUDENT RESOURCES, INC. 1,614,264,964 16.2977%
TANCO, EUSEBIO H. 1,253,666,793 12.6571%
PCD NOMINEE CORPORATION (NON-FILIPINO) 979,909,238 9.8932%
BIOLIM HOLDINGS AND MANAGEMENT CORP. (FORMERLY:
RESCOM DEVELOPERS, INC.) 794,343,934 8.0197%
EUJO PHILIPPINES, INC. 763,873,130 7.7121%
INSURANCE BUILDERS, INC. 626,776,992 6.3280%
STI EDUCATION SERVICES GROUP, INC. 397,908,895 4.0173%
TANCO, ROSIE L. 13,000,000 0.1312%
VITAL VENTURES MANAGEMENT CORPORATION 2,800,000 0.0282%
YU, JUAN G. YU OR JOHN PETER C. 1,300,000 0.0131%
CASA CATALINA CORPORATION 1,000,000 0.0100%
HTG TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 1,000,000 0.0100%
EDAN CORPORATION 861,350 0.0086%
YU, JUAN G. YU OR JOHN PETER C. 600,000 0.0060%
LERIO CABALLERO CASTIGADOR AND/OR VICTORINA 399,000 0.0040%
TACUB, PACIFICO B. 200,000 0.0020%
VICSAL SECURITIES & STOCK BROKERAGE, INC. 129,500 0.0013%
E. SANTAMARIA & CO., INC. 128,919 0.0013%
TOBIAS JOSEF BROWN 99,400 0.0010%
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Eusebio H. Tanco is the beneficial owner of 210,765,082 shares. Eujo Philippines, Inc. is the beneficial owner of 16,160,000 shares.
STI Education Services Group, Inc. is the beneficial owner of 104,399,000 shares. Insurance Builders, Inc. is the beneficial owner of
3,000,000 shares. Joseph Augustin L. Tanco is the beneficial owner of 2,000,000 shares. Biolim Holdings and Management Corp.
(Formerly: Rescom Developers, Inc.) is the beneficial owner of 922,000 shares. Capital Managers and Advisors is the beneficial
owner of 304,460,332 shares.
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(3) Cash Dividends
On 30 September 2013, cash dividends amounting to P0.015144 per share were paid to stockholders of
record as of 18 September 2013.
On 11 November 2014, cash dividends amounting to P0.02 per share were paid to stockholders of record
as of 17 October 2014.
On 5 November 2015, cash dividends amounting to P0.02 per share were paid to stockholders of record as
of 12 October 2015.
Dividends will be evaluated by the Board of Directors on an annual basis. It shall be the policy of the
Company to declare dividends whenever there are unrestricted retain earnings available. Such
declaration will take into consideration factors such as restrictions that may be imposed by current and
prospective financial covenants; projected levels of operating results, working capital needs and long-
term capital expenditures; and regulatory requirements on dividend payments, among others.
(4) Recent Sales of Unregistered or Exempt Securities
There is no sale of unregistered or exempt securities for the past three (3) years.
Item 6. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
This discussion summarizes the significant factors affecting the financial condition and operating
results of STI Education Systems Holdings, Inc. (“STI Holdings” or the “Parent Company”) and its
subsidiaries (hereafter collectively referred to as the “Group”) for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2016
and 2015. The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the attached audited
consolidated financial statements of the Group as of and for the year ended March 31, 2016 and for all
the other periods presented.
Financial Condition
March 31, 2016 vs. 2015
The Group’s total assets as at March 31, 2016 slightly increased by P464.2 million to P10,500.2 million
from last year’s P10,036.0 million. This is mainly due to the net effect of the increase in Investment
properties amounting to P1,258.8 million less the reductions in Noncurrent receivables, Investments in
associates and joint ventures, and Cash balance of P561.9 million, P197.6 million and P138.7 million,
respectively. In March 2016, the Parent Company acquired several properties in Quezon City and
Davao City under a dacion en pago arrangement as settlement of its noncurrent receivables from
Philippine Women's University ("PWU") and Unlad Resources Development Corporation ("Unlad").
Cash and cash equivalents stood at P664.8 million as at March 31, 2016 or 17 % lower than last year’s
P803.5 million substantially due to the payment of the Current portion of long term loans amounting
to P236.0 million and dividends paid by both STI ESG and STI Holdings.
Receivables, which consist mainly of receivables from students, increased by P26.1 million or 9%. This
is lower than the 17% increase in revenues from tuition and other school fees indicating improvement
in collection from students.
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Inventories increased by 12% or P4.1 million as the schools increased their stocks of uniforms in
preparation for the enrollment in the coming school year. Procurement of marketing, educational and
proware materials were also ramped up primarily for STI ESG’s Senior High School program.
Prepaid expenses decreased slightly by 10% mainly due to decreases in prepaid taxes/creditable
withholding taxes and input value-added tax (VAT), as the input VAT related to the acquisition of
condominium units by STI ESG in exchange for its land is applied to pay for the output VAT on the
rent collected during the year for the lease of the said condominium units.
Property and equipment rose by P29.1 million net of depreciation expense for the period amounting to
P324.7 million, as construction of the school building in STI College - Las Piñas reached the half-way
mark and construction activities in other campuses were completed. The additional classrooms in STI
College - Novaliches, STI College - Caloocan and STI College - Ortigas-Cainta were completed, as well
as the gymnasium and warehouse in STI College - Ortigas-Cainta. School equipment and furniture
were also acquired for said schools.
Investment properties rose by P1,258.8 million due to the acquisition by the Parent Company of several
properties in Quezon City and Davao City through dacion en pago arrangement pursuant to an
agreement among STI Holdings, PWU, Unlad and Dr. Helena Z. Benitez ("HZB") for the
extinguishment and settlement of the outstanding obligations of PWU and Unlad to STI Holdings.
Investments in and advances to associates and joint ventures decreased by 12% as an associate
registered declines in the market value of its investments in equities.
Noncurrent receivables of P561.9 million were settled through a dacion en pago arrangement.
Deferred tax assets increased by P7.4 million mainly due to taxes paid on tuition and other school fees
and rental income collected in advance. Following statutory regulations, income received or collected
in advance shall be taxable in the same year said income was actually received. Unearned revenues
represent payments received from Senior High School students who registered for the School Year
2016-2017.
Goodwill, intangible and other noncurrent assets rose by P47.3 million or 14% mainly due to the down
payment made to a contractor for the STI College - Las Piñas campus construction project.
Accounts payable and other current liabilities declined by 10% or P67.5 million substantially due to
payment to suppliers for completed expansion projects.
Both current and non-current portions of interest-bearing loans and borrowings declined by P119.2
million and P116.8 million, respectively, as principal payments were made during the period.
Payments were also made for finance lease obligations, bringing down the balance payable by P1.6
million and P2.9 million, respectively, for current and non-current portions.
Unearned tuition and other school fees increased by P33.5 million from P20.6 million as at March 31,
2015 to P54.1 million as at March 31, 2016. The increase is substantially due to the registration fees
received from Senior High School students for School Year 2016-2017.
Nontrade payable, which represents amounts withheld from the purchase price of STI WNU pending
resolution of issues with STI WNU’s former shareholders relative to the acquisition of STI WNU,
decreased by P28.7 million as payments were made during the period.
Other noncurrent liabilities of P31.4 million pertain to advance rent and security deposits paid by
lessees of STI ESG’s condominium units which were acquired in exchange for its land.
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Income tax payable rose by P42.1 million reflecting the increase in the Group’s taxable income.
Pension liabilities increased by 14% to P72.6 million as of March 31, 2016 due to recognition of
additional retirement expenses.
Deferred tax liability increased from P127.2 million as at March 31, 2015 to P237.3 million this year due
to the P110.1 million deferred tax on the difference between the fair market value of the properties
acquired by dacion and the total dacion price, which is now the recorded cost, of said properties.
Unrealized mark-to-market losses on available-for-sale financial assets increased from P0.001 million
as at March 31, 2015 to P0.4 million this year as market values of equities declined.
The Group’s share in its associates' unrealized mark-to-market gains on available-for-sale financial
assets decreased by 71% as the market values of certain equity shares declined as of the financial
statements reporting date.
Cumulative actuarial gain decreased by P4.7 million as adjustments were made on actuarial valuations
based on experience.
Retained earnings increased by 27% or P873.3 million as a result of this year’s net income earned less
dividends declared.
March 31, 2015 vs. 2014
Total assets amounted to P10,036.0 million as at March 31, 2015, up by 21% from the March 31, 2014
balance of P8,299.1 million. This is mainly due to the substantial increase of P1,160.0 million in the
Group’s Property and Equipment, as construction of more buildings in various campuses are
completed along with the renovation work conducted. Two parcels of land in Bulacan have also been
acquired as the Group continued its expansion program.
Cash and cash equivalents of P803.5 million as at March 31, 2015 was 38% higher than the balance as at
March 31, 2014 of P583.3 million, as cash is built up in time for the full settlement of payables as
construction work is completed.
Receivables slightly decreased from P297.4 million to P278.3 million as at March 31, 2014 and 2015,
respectively, or a 6% decrease. This is largely due to the purchase of 5 schools which were formerly
franchised schools. As part of the financial statement consolidation, these schools are now considered
subsidiaries, hence, intercompany receivables and payables are adjusted accordingly following the
rules in consolidation. Receivables from students for tuition and other school fees, however, increased
by P11.5 million or 4% following the trend of increased enrollment.
Inventories decreased slightly by P2.3 million or 6% due to deliveries of uniforms after the end of the
fiscal year.
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation, increased by P1,160.0 million or 26%
mainly due to the completion of school buildings constructed for STI College - Batangas, STI College -
Calamba, STI Colle ge - Cubao and STI College - Lucena. Additional classrooms were also constructed
in STI College - Ortigas-Cainta, STI College - Novaliches and STI College - Caloocan. A gymnasium
and warehouse were being constructed in the STI College - Ortigas-Cainta campus. School furniture
and equipment were purchased for these campuses. Two parcels of land in San Jose Del Monte City,
Bulacan with a total land area of 4,178 square meters were acquired for P154.4 million in April 2014.
Investment properties increased by P589.1 million. This is mainly attributed to 4 floors of

condominium units which were acquired by STI ESG in exchange for its land. The condominium units
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were turned-over for retrofitting as at March 31, 2015. STI ESG recognized the total purchase price of
the condominium units amounting to P560.0 million plus directly attributable costs amounting to P8.4
million under the Investment properties account.
Investments in and advances to associates and joint ventures increased by P90.4 million or 6% due to
income earned by associates.
Noncurrent receivables rose by P97.9 million. This amount now includes the P65.0 million loan
granted by Attenborough Holdings Corporation (“AHC”) to Unlad. With the acquisition of additional
equity in AHC in February 2015, it has become a 100% owned subsidiary of STI Holdings. This
account also includes the disbursements related to the foreclosure of PWU and Unlad mortgaged
assets.
Deferred tax assets decreased by 33% or P10.9 million primarily due to recognition of the taxable gain
resulting from the exchange of land with condominium units for accounting purposes, tax on which
was already paid for last year.
Goodwill, intangible and other noncurrent assets decreased by P387.3 million or 53% mainly due to the
reclassification of condominium deposits amounting to P396.3 million relative to the condominium
units acquired in exchange for STI ESG’s land.
Accounts payable and other current liabilities rose by 31% or P156.0 million due to unpaid accounts
related to the construction of school buildings and other capital expenditures as of financial statement
reporting date.
Short-term loans of P180.0 million outstanding as of March 31, 2014 and term loans of P108.3 million
likewise outstanding as of March 31, 2014 were fully paid during the year.
Nontrade payable, which represents amounts withheld from the purchase price of STI WNU pending
resolution of issues with STI WNU’s former shareholders relative to the acquisition of STI WNU,
decreased by P55.8 million as payments were made during the period.
Unearned tuition and other school fees increased by 114% or P11.0 million following the trend of
increased number of students paying in advance.
Long term loans of P1,500.0 million were availed during the year from the China Bank loan facility to
augment the funding requirements for construction projects and purchase of school furniture and
equipment for the new school facilities. As at March 31, 2015, P236.0 million is due within the next 12
months while P1,151.0 million is due after 12 months. Amortization of the principal and interest is
every 6 months until July 31, 2021.
Income tax payable decreased by P1.5 million. The income tax on the gain on exchange of STI ESG’s
land with condominium units, recognized as income this year, was paid last year when the title to the
land was transferred following government regulations.
Obligations under finance lease, both current and noncurrent portions, decreased by P0.7 million as a
result of payments of monthly amortizations.
Pension liabilities slightly increased by P2.6 million as both faculty salaries and employees’ salaries
also increased with the increase in number of employees arising from the acquisition of new schools
from franchisees.
Unrealized mark-to-market losses on available-for-sale financial assets, including the Group’s share in
its associates’ unrealized mark-to-market gains on available-for-sale financial assets, slightly decreased
by 2% as market values of bonds and equities held by an associate declined as of March 31, 2015.
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The Group’s cumulative actuarial gain slightly increased by P2.4 million mainly due to re-
measurement gains recognized by STI WNU.
Meantime, the share in associates’ cumulative actuarial loss increased by P3.6 million as a result of the
increase in the number of an associate’s employees which are covered by the pension plan as well as
the increase in salary rate of its existing employees.
Retained earnings increased by 20% or P543.7 million as a result of this year’s net income earned less
dividends declared.
Results of Operations
Years ended March 31, 2016 vs. 2015
The continuous increase in number of enrollees in STI ESG owned and franchised schools propelled
revenue growth by 16% or P352.7 million, reaching P2,576.7 million in total revenues this year.
The student enrollment of the schools under STI Holdings are as follows:
SY 2015-2016 SY 2014-2015 Increase (Decrease)
Enrollees Percentage
STI Network
Owned schools 42,878 39,404 3,474 9%
Franchised schools 34,767 33,212 1,555 5%
77,645 72,616 5,029 7%
iACADEMY 994 878 116 13%

DLS STI College 34 240 (206) -86%
STI WNU 6,091 6,466 (375) -6%
Total Enrollees 84,764 80,200 4,564 6%
Tuition and other school fees increased by P326.1 million or 17% from last year’s P1,948.8 million to
P2,274.9 million this year, due to the increase in the student enrollment by 6% or 4,564 and the average
increase of 5% in tuition fees implemented by most schools. In addition, STI ESG’s enrollment mix was
more favorable in SY 2015-2016 than in SY 2014-2015, as enrollment leaned more towards STI
network’s CHED four-year programs than the two-year programs. Proportion of
CHED:TESDA:DepEd students are 86:12:02 for SY 2015-2016 as against 82:16:02 for SY 2014-2015. The
four-year CHED programs charge higher tuition and bring in more revenue per student.
Revenues from educational services and royalty fees increased by P10.3 million and by P1.1 million,
respectively, mainly due to the increased collections of the franchised schools. Revenues from
educational services are derived as a percentage of the tuition and other school fees collected by the
franchised schools from their students.
Sale of educational materials and supplies increased by 15% largely due to increased sale of uniforms.
Other income increased by 24% or P5.5 million largely due to the increase in number of students.
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Cost of educational services increased by 11% or P72.7 million from P655.6 million last year to P728.3
million this year mostly due to the 22% or P33.6 million increase in depreciation expenses charged to
direct cost. Faculty salaries and benefits increased by 9% largely due to the hiring of additional faculty
members to handle the increased enrollment and the acquisition of the 5 schools from franchisees in
October 2014.
Cost of educational materials and supplies sold increased by P10.3 million concomitant with the
increase in sales.
General and administrative expenses rose by P83.6 million or 8% from P992.2 million last year to
P1,075.8 million this year. Of the increase, P27.9 million was due to the increased depreciation charges
substantially due to the depreciation expense recognized for the 4 floors of condominium units which
were acquired by STI ESG in March 2015 in exchange for its land. The cost of advertising and
promotions rose by P25.3 million as STI ESG stepped up its marketing campaign for both Tertiary and
Senior high school programs. Professional fees rose by P22.1 million substantially due to legal fees
related to the PWU and Unlad collection case and the acquisition of various schools. Salaries and
employee benefits also increased by P11.4 million due to the addition of employees of the newly
acquired schools in October 2014 and the filling up of plantilla positions.
Excess of consideration received from collection of receivables amounting to P553.4 million was
recorded this year, representing the difference between the fair market value of the properties acquired
vs. the recorded balance of the noncurrent receivables from PWU and Unlad as of the time of the
settlement.
Rental income increased by P31.6 million or almost double last year’s level as revenues from lease of
condominium units owned by STI ESG were recognized this year.
Net of the impact of the P9.7 million excess of acquisition cost over fair value of assets acquired when
STI Holdings acquired 100% ownership of AHC last year, Dividend income increased by P1.4 million
due to dividends received from De Los Santos Medical Center.
Equity in net earnings of associates and joint ventures decreased by 67% or P70.3 million as some
associates generated lower profits this year.
The Group incurred a net loss of P0.5 million this year from the retirement of some assets as compared
to net gain of P0.3 million from the disposal of transportation equipment last year.
Interest income continued to decline from P12.2 million in 2014 to P6.1 million in 2015 to P5.8 million
in 2016 as bank interest rates on short-term placements remained low and cash balances were used to
fully pay construction costs and other related capital expenditures.
On the other hand, interest expenses increased by P35.0 million due to the interest charges on the long
term loans from China Bank which are now charged to operations with the completion of the projects
funded by the principal amounts of the loans.
Provision for income tax rose by P158.5 million due to corresponding increase in taxable income and
the provision for deferred tax on the difference between the fair values of the assets acquired through
dacion en pago and the cost of said properties.
The Group’s share in associates’ unrealized mark-to-market loss on available-for-sale financial assets
increased by P292.7 million as an associate recognized fair value losses on its investments in equities.
Fair values of the Group’s investment in available-for-sale financial assets likewise declined, thus, from
unrealized gain of P0.5 million last year, an unrealized loss of P0.4 million this year is shown in the
report.
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The Group’s share in associates’ remeasurement gain (loss) on pension liability improved by P4.2
million from a loss of P3.6 million last year to a gain of P0.6 million as several associates posted
positive actuarial adjustments.
Meanwhile, the Group incurred remeasurement loss on pension liability of P5.3 million this year
compared to last year’s remeasurement gain of P2.7 million largely due to the decline in market value
of the investment in equity securities of the pension plan assets.
Total comprehensive income slightly increased by P44.7 million as the P341.3 million increase in net
income was reduced by unfavorable market conditions in the equities market which resulted in
substantial unrealized mark-to-market losses this year as compared to last year.
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization or EBITDA, computed as net income
excluding provision for income tax, depreciation and amortization, equity in net earnings (losses) of
associates and joint ventures, interest expense, interest income, and excess of consideration received
from collection of receivables, increased by P278.9 million to P1,126.5 million from last year’s P847.6
million or 33%. EBITDA margin likewise improved from 38% last year to 44% this year.
Years ended March 31, 2015 vs. 2014
Total revenues improved by 16% or P306.3 million due to the increase in the number of students of STI
ESG and its subsidiaries. The total number of students of the Group increased from 76,195 in SY 2013-
2014 to 80,200 students in SY 2014-2015 or an increase of 5.3%. Enrollment in STI WNU, which was
acquired on October 1, 2013, stood at 6,466 students in SY 2014-2015 as against last year’s 5,000
students. This number includes the students from the former STI College – Bacolod and its Education
Center (EC) which have been integrated into STI WNU.
The student enrollment of the schools under STI Holdings are as follows:
SY 2014-2015 SY 2013-2014 Increase (Decrease)
Enrollees Percentage
STI Network
Owned schools 39,404 33,726 5,678 17%
Franchised schools 33,212 36,381 (3,169) -9%
72,616 70,107 2,509 4%
iACADEMY 878 822 56 7%

DLS STI College 240 266 (26) -10%
STI WNU 6,466 5,000 1,466 29%
Total Enrollees 80,200 76,195 4,005 5%
Students reported under owned schools for SY 2014-2015 also include the students from the schools
newly acquired from franchisees, namely: STI College - Pagadian, STI Tagum, STI College - Lipa, STI
College - Tanauan and STI College - Iloilo.
Tuition and other school fees increased by P304.9 million or 19% from SY 2013-2014 which is, P1,643.9
million to P1,948.8 million this SY 2014-2015, due to the increase in students enrolled and the
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recognition of the tuition fee income from the newly acquired schools from franchisees. In addition,
STI ESG’s enrollment mix was more favorable in 2015 than in 2014, as enrollment leaned more towards
STI Network’s four-year programs than the two-year programs. Ratio for 2015 was 82% four-year
programs and 18% two-year programs, as compared to 76% and 24%, respectively, in 2014. The four-
year programs charge higher tuition and bring in more revenue per student. Enrollment mix of STI
WNU for this school year, after integration of the former STI College – Bacolod and its EC, is at 86%
four-year programs and 14% two-year programs. The Group’s enrollment mix is at 82% four-year
programs and 18% two-year programs.
Revenues from educational services decreased by P8.2 million or 5% to P174.0 million in SY 2014-2015.
The acquisition of the 5 schools from the franchisees and the integration of STI College – Bacolod and
its EC acquired also from a franchisee, to STI WNU affected the revenues reported in this account.
Revenues from educational services are derived as a percentage of the tuition and other school fees
collected by these schools from students. With the acquisition, these tuition fees are now recorded as
tuition fee revenues in full. The percentage previously reported as educational services is no longer
recognized.
Income from royalty fees declined by P1.5 million likewise due to the acquisition by STI ESG of the 5
schools and integration of another school to STI WNU. Royalty fees are computed at 2% of collected
tuition and other school fees.
Other income increased by 34% or P5.9 million mainly due to reversal of long outstanding payables of
various schools and the reversal of previously accrued rent payable pertaining to a preterminated lease
of a subsidiary.
Sale of educational materials and supplies increased by 9%, concomitant with the increase in number
of students. In addition, this year’s STI Anniversary celebration recorded higher sales compared to last
year.
Cost of educational services increased by 19% from P553.0 million in SY 2013-2014 to P655.6 million in
SY 2014-2015 mostly due to the 39% or P43.4 million increase in depreciation expenses charged to
direct cost. Construction of school buildings for the following campuses have been completed as of
March 31, 2015, namely: STI College - Lucena, STI College - Cubao, STI College - Calamba and STI
College - Batangas. STI WNU has also completed more than half of its campus improvement project,
involving renovation of school buildings and acquisition of school furniture and equipment. Faculty
salaries and benefits also increased by 18% or P43.1 million, mainly due to the increase in STI WNU’s
expenses as a result of the integration of the former STI College – Bacolod and its EC in June 2014 and
the acquisition of the 5 schools by STI ESG from former franchisees.
Cost of educational materials and supplies sold went up by 12% or P6.2 million due to the change in
product mix of items sold.
General and administrative expenses rose by 18% or P153.7 million. Increases in depreciation charges
on the new buildings and school furniture and equipment amounted to P49.0 million. Salaries and
employee benefits grew by P38.1 million as vacant positions were filled up and a full year of STI
WNU’s cost of salaries was recorded this year as compared to only six months last year along with the
integration of the employees of the former STI College – Bacolod and its EC into STI WNU and the 5
newly acquired schools of STI ESG. Utilities costs and cost of outside services increased by P17.5
million and P16.7 million, respectively, largely due to the higher cost of light and water and security
services needed for the new school facilities as STI College - Cubao, STI College - Calamba, STI College
- Batangas and STI College - Lucena became fully operational. Provision for doubtful accounts rose by
P14.4 million or 25% mainly due to the provisions recognized in the books of the newly acquired
schools and various other schools, following STI ESG’s impairment policy. However, the ratio of this
provision for doubtful accounts to total revenues remained consistent at 3%.
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Equity in net earnings of associates and joint ventures decreased by P127.5 million due to the lower
profits posted by some associates.
Last year, the Company recognized loss on deemed sale transaction amounting to P36.3 million
representing the amount deemed loss due to the dilution of the Group’s ownership in the Hospital
from 33% to 10%. Loss on swap in the amount of P6.7 million pertains to the exchange of shares of
Megaclinic with the shares in the Hospital held by DLS STI College, set as a condition in the
Investment Agreement with MPIC.
Interest income went down by P6.1 million as funds were used to finance construction and banks
offered lower interest rates on short-term placements.
Interest expense, on the other hand, increased by P17.3 million largely due to the loan availments
made from the short term and long term loan facilities granted by China Bank.
One of STI ESG’s subsidiaries, iACADEMY recently moved to a refurbished 11-storey building along
Senator Gil Puyat Avenue, the iACADEMY Plaza. iACADEMY occupies 8 floors while Philippine Life
Financial Assurance Corporation (“PhilLife”), an affiliate of STI ESG, occupies 3 floors and is renting
from iACADEMY. This resulted to P20.8 million increase in rental income.
Gain on disposal of property and equipment decreased by P0.4 million from P0.7 million last year to
P0.3 million this year due to the disposal last year by STI WNU of some fully-depreciated
transportation equipment.
Income from the exchange of land with condominium units amounting to P172.1 million, was only
recognized as income this year, for accounting purposes, upon turnover of the condominium units.
This amount was declared as gain last year for income tax purposes following statutory rules.
Excess of fair values of assets acquired over acquisition cost from a business combination amounting to
P2.1 million in 2015 relates to acquisition by STI ESG of STI Tagum, located in Davao del Norte.
Gain on recovery of doubtful accounts amounting to P1.8 million was recorded in 2015 as receivables
previously provided with allowance for uncollectibility were collected.
Dividend income earned for the year ended March 31, 2015 amounted to P1.5 million, almost three
times last year’s dividend income, P1.1 million of which were dividends declared by the Hospital.
Recorded this year as part of Dividend and other income (expense) is P9.7 million excess of acquisition
cost over fair value of assets acquired from a business combination as STI Holdings acquired 100%
ownership of AHC.
The Group’s share in associates’ unrealized mark-to-market loss on available-for-sale financial assets
significantly decreased by 99% as an associate recognized lower fair value losses on its investments in
bonds and equities.
Meanwhile, fair values of the Group’s investment in available-for-sale financial assets improved due to
favorable market conditions resulting in a reversal from unrealized loss of P0.4 million last year to
unrealized gain of P0.5 million this year.
Share in associates' remeasurement loss on pension liability declined by P4.7 million or 57% as
actuarial adjustments were made based on experience.
The Group’s remeasurement loss on pension liability amounting to P3.7 million last year, changed to a
remeasurement gain of P2.7 million this year, as experience resulted to actuarial adjustments.
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Total comprehensive income increased by P1,574.2 million. An associate of the Group posted a much
lower decline in the fair market value of its AFS financial assets compared to last year.
Financial Highlights and Key Performance Indicators
Increase
(Decrease)
March 31
(in millions except margins, financial ratios
and earnings per share) 2016 2015 Amount %
Condensed Statements of Financial

Position
Total assets 10,500.2 10,036.0 464.2 5
Current assets 1,104.2 1,222.7 (118.5) (10)
Cash and cash equivalents 664.8 803.5 (138.7) (17)

Equity attributable to equity holders of
the parent 8,138.7 7,572.7 566.0 7
Total liabilities 2,269.9 2,380.3 (110.4) (5)
Current liabilities 886.7 1,028.1 (141.4) (14)
Financial ratios
Debt to equity ratio (1) 0.28 0.31 (0.03) (10)
Current ratio (2) 1.25 1.19 0.06 5
Asset to equity ratio (3) 1.28 1.31 (0.03) (2)
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Increase
Year ended March 31 (Decrease)
2016 2015 Amount %
Condensed Statements of Income
Revenues 2,576.7 2,224.0 352.7 16
Direct costs (4) 798.1 715.2 82.9 12
Gross profit 1,778.6 1,508.8 269.8 18
Operating profit 702.8 516.6 186.2 36
Other income - net 596.5 282.9 313.6 111
Income before income tax 1,299.3 799.5 499.8 63
Net income 1,072.7 731.4 341.3 47
EBITDA (5) 1,126.5 847.6 278.9 33

Net income attributable to equity
holders of the parent company 1,061.3 731.7 329.6 45
Earnings per share (6) 0.107 0.074 0.033 45
Condensed Statements of Cash Flows
Net cash from operating activities 851.6 721.7 129.9 18
Net cash used in investing activities (487.6) (1,382.9) 895.3 (65)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing

activities (502.7) 881.3 (1,384.0) (157)
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Financial Soundness Indicators

Increase
Year ended March 31 (Decrease)
2016 2015 Amount %
Liquidity Ratios
Current ratio (2) 1.25 1.19 0.06 5
Quick ratio (7) 1.09 1.05 0.04 4
Cash ratio (8) 0.75 0.78 (0.03) (4)
Solvency ratios
Debt to equity ratio (1) 0.28 0.31 (0.03) (10)
Asset to equity ratio (3) 1.28 1.31 (0.03) (2)
Interest coverage ratio (9) 21.55 29.31 (7.76) (27)
Debt service coverage ratio (10) 6.26 2.86 3. 40 119
Profitability ratios
EBITDA margin (11) 44% 38% 6 16

Gross profit margin (12) 69% 68% 1 1
Operating profit margin (13) 27% 23% 4 17
Net profit margin (14) 42% 33% 9 27

Return on equity(15) 14% 10% 4 40
Return on assets (16) 10% 8% 2 25
(1) Debt to equity ratio is measured as total liabilities divided by total equity.
(2) Current ratio is measured as current assets divided by current liabilities.
(3) Asset to equity ratio is measured as total assets divided by total equity.
(4) Direct costs is calculated by adding the costs of educational services and educational materials
and supplies sold.
(5) EBITDA is Net income excluding provision for income tax, interest expense, depreciation and
amortization, equity in net earnings (losses) of associates and joint ventures, interest income,
gain on exchange of land, excess of fair values of net assets acquired over acquisition cost, losses
on deemed sale and share swap of an associate and excess of consideration received from
collection of receivables.
(6) Earnings per share is measured as net income attributable to equity holders of the parent
company divided by the weighted average number of outstanding common shares
(7) Quick ratio is measured as current assets less inventories and prepayments divided by current
liabilities.
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(8) Cash ratio is measured as cash and cash equivalents divided by current liabilities.
(9) Interest coverage ratio is measured as Net income excluding provision for income tax and
interest expense divided by interest expense.
(10) Debt service coverage ratio is measured as EBITDA divided by total principal and interest to
be paid within the next 12 months.

(11) EBITDA margin is measured as EBITDA divided by total revenues.
(12) Gross profit margin is measured as gross profit divided by total revenues.
(13) Operating profit margin is measured as operating profit divided by total revenues.
(14) Net profit margin is measured as net income after income tax divided by total revenues.
(15) Return on equity is measured as net income attributable to equity holders of the parent
Company divided by average equity attributable to equity holders of the parent company.
(16) Return on assets is measured as net income divided by average total assets.
Financial Risk Disclosure
The Group’s present activities expose it to liquidity risk, credit risk, interest rate risk and
capital risk.
Liquidity risk – Liquidity risk relates to the possibility that the Group might not be able to settle its
obligations/commitments as they fall due. To cover its financing requirements, the Group uses
internally-generated funds and avails of various bank loans. On November 7, 2012 the Parent
Company received the proceeds from its follow on offering. The usage of funds is in line with the plan
as approved by the SEC and the PSE. The Group regularly evaluates available financial products and
monitors market conditions for opportunities to enhance yields at acceptable risk levels. The debt
service coverage ratio, as a bank requirement, is also monitored on a regular basis. The debt service
coverage ratio is equivalent to EBITDA divided by total principal and interest due for the next twelve
months. The Group monitors its debt service coverage ratio to keep it at a level acceptable to the
Group and the lender bank. The Group’s policy is to keep the debt service coverage ratio not lower
than 1.1:1.0.
Credit risk – Credit risk is the risk that the Group will incur a loss arising from students, franchisees or
counterparties that fail to discharge their contractual obligations. The Group manages and controls
credit risk by setting limits on the amount of risk that the Group is willing to accept for each
counterparty and by monitoring expenses in relation to such limits.
It is the Group’s policy to require students to pay all their tuition and other incidental fees before they
can get their report cards and other credentials. Receivable balances are monitored such that exposure
to bad debts is minimal.
Interest rate risk - Interest rate risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of a financial
instrument will fluctuate because of changes in market interest rates. While the Group’s long term debt
has a floating interest rate, the Group elected to have the interest rate repriced every year, thus
minimizing the exposure to market changes in interest rates.
Capital Risk- The Group’s objectives when managing capital are to provide returns for stockholders
and benefits for other stakeholders and to maintain an optimal capital structure to reduce the cost of
capital. The Group monitors capital using the debt-to-equity ratio, which is computed as the total of
current and noncurrent liabilities divided by total equity. The Group monitors its debt-to-equity ratio
to keep it at a level acceptable to the companies in the Group and the lender bank. The Group’s policy
is to keep the debt-to-equity ratio at a level not exceeding 1:1 for STI ESG and 1.5:1.0 for STI WNU.
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Agreements/Commitments and Contingencies/Other Matters
a. There are no changes in accounting estimates used in the preparation of the audited consolidated
financial statements for the current and prior financial periods, except for De Los Santos-STI
College and iACADEMY which revised the estimated useful lives of their building and
improvements and leasehold improvements to consider the termination of the lease agreements.
b. On June 3, 2013, STI ESG executed a deed of pledge on all of its shares in De Los Santos Medical
Center (formerly De Los Santos General Hospital) in favor of Neptune Stroika Holdings, Inc., a
wholly-owned subsidiary of Metro Pacific Investments Corporation (MPIC), to cover the
indemnity obligations of STI ESG enumerated in its investment agreement entered into in 2013
with MPIC. The carrying value of the investment in De Los Medical Center amounted to P25.9
million as at March 31, 2016 and 2015.
c. There are no material events and uncertainties known to management that would address the past
and would have an impact on future operations of the Group.
d. There are no known trends, demands, commitments, events of uncertainties that will have an
impact on the Group’s liquidity except for the contingencies and commitments enumerated in
Note 31 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements attached as Annex “A”.
e. The various loan agreements entered into by the Group provide certain restrictions and conditions
with respect to, among others, change in majority ownership and management and maintenance
of financial ratios. The Group is fully compliant with all the covenants of the loan agreements.
Please see Notes 18 and 32 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company
attached as Annex “A”.
f. The education landscape in the Philippines has changed with the introduction of the K to 12
program which in summary adds two (2) years prior to tertiary education. For the schools in the
Philippines that offer tertiary education, similar to STI ESG, STI WNU, iACADEMY and DLS STI
College, this will mean two (2) academic years with significantly reduced and minimal incoming
college freshmen students.
This threat has been constructively converted into an opportunity for the STI ESG network of
campuses nationwide. All 77 schools of STI ESG have been granted permits to offer Senior High
School. The DepEd also granted permits to offer Senior High School to iACADEMY and STI
WNU. Management is confident that the schools comprising the Group are adequately prepared
and ready to meet the challenges of the K to 12 program.
STI ESG offers two ( 2 ) program tracks covered by the permit. These are the Academic and
Technical-Vocational-Livelihood tracks. Under the Technical-Vocational-Livelihood Track, STI
ESG offers three strands with various specializations.
For its part, STI WNU’s permit covers four tracks, namely: Academic Track, Technical-Vocational
Track, Sports Track and Arts and Design Track, with various specializations.
iACADEMY’s permit covers three tracks, namely: Academic Track, Technical-Vocational Track
and Arts and Design Track, with various specializations.
The Senior High School offering of STI ESG, iACADEMY and STI WNU aims to minimize the
impact of the expected reduction in enrollment since there will be a substantial reduction of
incoming freshmen during the transition period from Senior High School to College. Likewise,
there is an opportunity for the three institutions to increase their student retention and migration
when the students graduate from Senior High School and decide to pursue a Baccalaureate degree.
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DLS STI College, on the other hand, wrote a letter to the CHED in June, 2016, advising the latter that
it is suspending its operations for school years 2016-2017 and 2017-2018 due to the implementation of
the K to 12 program. It also requested in the said letter that it be allowed to keep its permits and
licenses for its academic programs so it can immediately resume its operations in school year 2018-
2019.
g. There are no significant elements of income or loss that did not arise from the Group’s continuing
operations.
h. The Group’s business is linked to the academic cycle. The academic cycle which is one academic
year starts in the month of June and ends in the month of March. The core business and revenues
of the Group, which is mainly from tuition and other school fees, is recognized as income over the
corresponding academic year to which they pertain.
i. On May 18, 2016, STI ESG entered into a Memorandum of Agreement to acquire for P20.0 million
the net assets of STI College Sta. Maria, Inc. (STI College - Sta. Maria), a school located in Sta.
Maria, Bulacan, which is operated by a franchisee of STI ESG. On May 31, 2016, STI ESG made an
initial deposit of P10 million for the planned acquisition.
Item 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The March 31, 2016 Audited Consolidated Financial Statements and schedules listed in the accompanying
index to Supplementary Schedules are incorporated by reference to this SEC Form 17-A.
Item 8. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON

ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURES
1. The accounting firm of Sycip Gorres Velayo & Co. (“SGV”) has been the Company’s External
Auditors for the past years (2010 up to the present). They were reappointed in the Annual Stockholders’
Meeting held on 25 September 2015, as external auditors for the ensuing fiscal year.
A representative of SGV is expected to be present at the Annual Meeting of the Stockholders and will
have the opportunity to make a statement if he or she so desires. The representative will also be available
to respond to appropriate questions from the stockholders.
Pursuant to SRC Rule 68 (3) (b) (iv), as amended (Rotation of External Auditors), the Company has
engaged Mr. Benjamin N. Villacorte of SGV as the Partner-in-charge of the Company. This is his first year
of engagement for STI Holdings.
2. There has not been any disagreement between the Company and said accounting firm with regard to
any matter relating to accounting principles or practices, financial statement disclosures or auditing scope
or procedure.
As stated in the March 31, 2016 “Statement of Management Responsibility for Financial Statements”, SGV
is the appointed independent auditors of STI Holdings. They have examined the financial statements of
the Company in accordance with Philippine Standards on Auditing and have expressed their opinion on
the fairness of presentation upon completion of such examination, in its report to the Board of Directors
and stockholders.
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The Company’s Audit Committee reviews and approves the scope of audit work of the external auditor
and the amount of audit fees for a given year. With respect to services rendered by the external auditor
other than the audit of financial statements, the scope of and payment for the same are subject to review
and approval by the management.
Mr. Johnip G. Cua, Independent Director, is currently the Chairman of the Audit Committee while
Messrs. Martin K. Tanco, Paolo Martin O. Bautista and Ernest Lawrence Cu are its Members.
The Company engaged SGV for the annual audit covering the period from April 1, 2015 to March 31, 2016
for P935,000.00. The engagement letter dated May 5, 2016 for the year-end audit was sent to the Company
on 7 June 2016.
The following information pertains to their fees and charges over the last two fiscal years (amounts in
thousands):
2015-2016 2014-2015
Audit Fees P935 P850
Tax Fees - -
All Other Fees P1,281* P102
*Represents professional fees paid for the 2015 Corporate Governance Seminar attended by all the
members of the Board and officers of STI Holdings and its group amounting to P140,000 and for general
tax advisory fees amounting to P1,141,035.
PART III – CONTROL AND COMPENSATION INFORMATION
Item 9. DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE ISSUER
A) Directors and Executive Officers
1) Directors, Independent Directors and Executive Officers

The Company’s Articles of Incorporation provides for eleven (11) members of the Board.
The term of office of the directors of the Company is one (1) year and they are to serve as such until
the election and qualification of their successors.
The following are the incumbent members of the Board of Directors:

(a) Eusebio H. Tanco
(b) Monico V. Jacob
(c) Joseph Augustin L. Tanco
(d) Ma. Vanessa Rose L. Tanco
(e) Martin K. Tanco
(f) Rainerio M. Borja
(g) Paolo Martin O. Bautista
(h) Teodoro L. Locsin, Jr.
(i) Johnip Cua
(j) Ernest Lawrence Cu
(k) Jesli A. Lapus
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Messrs. Johnip Cua, Ernest Lawrence Cu and Jesli A. Lapus have been nominated as independent
directors by Capital Managers & Advisors, Inc. (“CMA”), a stockholder of the Company. CMA has
no business or professional relationship with Messrs. Cua, Cu and Lapus.
The Company has adopted and complied with Rule 38 of the Securities Regulation Code on the
nomination of independent directors and the required number of independent directors.
The corresponding ages, citizenships, business experiences and directorships held for the past five (5)
years of the incumbent directors who have been nominated to the Board for the ensuing year are set forth
below:
Eusebio H. Tanco, 66, Filipino, Chairman of the Board
Mr. Tanco has been Chairman of STI Holdings since 17 March 2010. He is also the Chairman of the
Executive, Nominations and Compensation Committees of STI Holdings.
Mr. Tanco is Chairman of the Board and President of Prudent Resources, Inc. He is the Chairman of the
Executive Committee and Director of STI ESG and the Chairman of Mactan Electric Company, Venture
Securities Inc., International Hardwood & Veneer Corp, Cement Center Inc., First Optima Realty Corp,
GROW Vite, Inc., Marbay Homes Inc., Delos Santos-STI College, STI West Negros University, Maestro
Holdings, Inc. (formerly STI Investments, Inc.) and Capital Managers and Advisors, Inc. He is Vice-
Chairman and President of Asian Terminals, Inc.
Mr. Tanco is President of Philippines First Insurance Co. Inc., Biolim Holdings and Management Corp
(formerly Rescom Developers Inc.), Insurance Builders, Inc., Bloom with Looms Logistics, Inc. (formerly
STMI Logistics, Inc.), Total Consolidated Asset Management, Inc., Eujo Phils, Inc., Global Resource for
Outsourced Workers, Inc., Prime Power Holdings Corporation and CEO of Classic Finance Inc.
Mr. Tanco is also a director in Philippine Life Financial Assurance Corp., Manila Bay Spinning Mills,
Inc., United Coconut Chemicals, Inc., MB Paseo, Philippine Health Educators, Inc., i-ACADEMY,
PhilhealthCare, Inc., Philippine Racing Club, Inc. and Leisure and Resorts World Corporation.
Mr. Tanco is a director of the Philippine Stock Exchange. He is also Chairman of the Philippine-Thailand
Business Council and the Philippines-UAE Business Council. He likewise sits as a member of the Board
of Trustees of Philippines, Inc. and member of the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Mr. Tanco earned his Master of Science in Economics degree from the London School of Economics and
Political Science and his Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from the Ateneo de Manila University.
He was also awarded a Doctorate of Humanities degree, honoris causa, from the Palawan State
University.
Monico V. Jacob, 71, Filipino, Director
Mr. Jacob has been the President and CEO of STI Holdings since 17 March 2010. He is likewise a member
of the Executive, Compensation and Compliance Committees of STI Holdings.
Mr. Jacob is the Vice-Chairman and CEO of STI Education Services Group, Inc., and President of STI West
Negros University. He is also the President of Capital Managers and Advisors, Inc., Maestro Holdings,
Inc. (formerly STI Investments, Inc.) and Insurance Builders, Inc.
Mr. Jacob is the Chairman of Philplans First, Inc., Philippine Life Financial Assurance Corporation, Total
Consolidated Asset Management, Inc., Global Resource for Outsourced Workers, Inc., Republic Surety &
Insurance Co., Inc., and Classic Finance, Inc.
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Mr. Jacob is also a Director in Asian Terminals, Inc., Ateneo De Naga University, Delos Santos – STI
College, De Los Santos Medical Center, Information and Communications Technology (iACADEMY),
Inc., Jollibee Foods, Inc., PhilhealthCare, Inc., Phoenix Petroleum Philippines, Inc., Lopez Holdings,
Inc., Rockwell Land Corporation, and the 2Go Group.
Prior to his present positions, Mr. Jacob was the Chairman and CEO of Petron Corporation, and the
Philippine National Oil Company (PNOC) and all of its subsidiaries. He also served as the General
Manager of the National Housing Authority (NHA), and Chief Executive Officer of the Home
Development Mutual Fund. He was also an Associate Commissioner for the Securities and Exchange
Commission in 1986.
Prior to government, he was a Partner of the law firm Jacob Acaban Corvera Valdez and Del Castillo and
was an active trial lawyer. Today, he is a partner in the law firm of Jacob & Jacob. His areas of
specialization are energy, corporate law, corporate recovery and rehabilitation work, including
receivership and restructuring advisory for companies.
Mr. Jacob is a member of the Management Association of the Philippines (MAP) of which he was
President for 1998. He is also a member of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines.
Mr. Jacob finished his Bachelor of Arts degree with a Major in Liberal Arts from the Ateneo de Naga
University in 1966 and his Bachelor of Laws degree from the Ateneo de Manila University in 1971.
Joseph Augustin L. Tanco, 35, Filipino
Mr. Tanco is a Director of STI Holdings since 27 October 2010. He is likewise the Vice President for
Investor Relations and a member of the Compensation Committee of STI Holdings.
Mr. Tanco is currently the President and Chief Executive Officer of Philippine Life Financial Assurance
Corporation and Comm&Sense, Inc. He founded Comm&Sense, Inc., an integrated marketing and
communications agency offering comprehensive services in the areas of creative design, event
conceptualization and management, public relations and promotions, in 2005.
Mr. Tanco serves as the Chairman of the Board of PhilhealthCare, Inc., Director and Treasurer of
PhilPlans First, Inc., Director and member of the Nomination and Election Committee of STI Education
Services Group, Inc., Director and Vice President of Eujo Phils. Inc., Director of Maestro Holdings, Inc.
(formerly STI Investments, Inc.), iAcademy, STI West Negros University, Capital Managers and Advisors,
Inc., Prime Power Holdings Corporation, Global Resource for Outsourced Workers (GROW), Venture
Securities, Inc., Bloom with Looms Logistics, Inc. (formerly Southern Textiles Mills, Inc.) and Biolim
Holdings & Management Corporation (formerly Rescom Developers, Inc.).
Furthermore, Mr. Tanco is an active member of the Junior Chamber International Philippines (JCI) where
he was Chapter President of JCI Ortigas in 2012. He was Area Director for Individual for Metro Area 2
and National Chairman for Nothing but Nets in 2013 and National Chairman for The Outstanding Young
Men (TOYM) in 2015. He also became a mentor for BS Entrepreneurship at the University of Asia and the
Pacific in 2012.
Mr. Tanco is a graduate of the University of Asia and the Pacific with a Bachelor of Science degree in
Entrepreneurial Management. He obtained his Master in Business Administration from the Ateneo
Graduate School of Business.
Ma. Vanessa Rose L. Tanco, 38, Filipino, Director
Ms. Tanco has been a Director and member of the Nomination Committee of STI Holdings, since 27
October 2010.
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She also holds directorships at STI West Negros University, STI ESG, PhilPlans First, Inc., and Philhealth
Care, Inc. Currently, she is the President and CEO of Information and Communications Technology
Academy, Inc. or popularly known as iACADEMY.
Ms. Tanco obtained her Masters degree in Business Administration at the University of Southern
California, and her Bachelor of Science degree in Legal Management at Ateneo de Manila University.
Martin K. Tanco, 50, Filipino, Director
Mr. Tanco has been a Director of STI Holdings since 19 December 2012. He is likewise a member of the
Executive and Audit Committees of STI Holdings.
Mr. Tanco is the Director for Investment of Philplans First, Inc. He is the President of the Philfirst
Condominium Association. Mr. Tanco is also a director of Manila Bay Thread Corporation (Formerly:
Coats Manila Bay).
Mr. Tanco earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of
Southern California. He obtained his Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering and Master in
Business Administration from the University of Southern California.
Paolo Martin O. Bautista, 46, Filipino, Director
Mr. Bautista has been a Director of STI Holdings since 19 December 2012. He is likewise the Chief
Investment Officer, Head of Corporate Strategy and a member of the Audit and Compliance Committees
of STI Holdings.
Mr. Bautista is an advisor to the Investment Committee of PhilPlans. He has over 15 years’ experience in
the areas of corporate finance, mergers and acquisition, debt and equity capital markets, credit risk
management and securities law. Prior to joining STI Holdings, he was a director at Citigroup Global
Markets and a Vice President at Investment Banking Division of Credit Suisse.
Mr. Bautista obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree, Bachelor of Laws degree and Juris Doctor from the
Ateneo de Manila University and obtained a Master of Science degree in Management from the Arthur D.
Little School of Management, Cambridge, MA.
Rainerio M. Borja, 53, Filipino, Director
Mr. Borja has been a Director of STI Holdings since 19 December 2012. He is likewise a member of the
Executive and Nomination Committees of STI Holdings.
Mr. Borja serves as a Director of STI ESG, PhilPlans, Inc. and Total Consolidated Asset Management Inc.
He is also Chairman of the Board of Techzone Inc. and 88Gren Inc.
Mr. Borja is the President of Expert Global Solutions for Philippines and Australia. Prior to joining EGS in
2012, he spent 12 years as President of Aegis PeopleSupport Philippines, a startup company that he
helped grow to more than 13,000 employees. In 2004, the company achieved a major milestone by doing
an Initial Public Offering (IPO) in the United States, and being listed in NASDAQ as the only Business
Process Outsourcing (BPO) Company with its entire operations handled in the Philippines. Mr. Borja, as
the prime mover in the industry, also established the expansion of BPO to Philippine provinces, as well as
to other regions, such as San Jose, Costa Rica.
Mr. Borja is credited by many in the Philippines as the man behind the success of call center and BPO
industry in the country. He is one of the founders and former chairman of the Information Technology
and Business Process Association of the Philippines (IBPAP), formerly the Business Processing
Association of the Philippines (BPA/P). He continues to support the industry by taking on leadership
roles and sitting on the Board of Directors for both IBPAP and the Contact Center Association of the
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Philippines (CCAP). His opinions and contributions are highly valued by government and industry
officials in the formulation of legislations and policies that govern the country's Information and
Communications Technology (ICT) and BPO industry. Being one of the country's BPO industry
ambassadors who supported the industry's phenomenal growth to now being one of the country's major
economic contributors, Mr. Borja was the first recipient of the Individual ICT Contributor Award in the
Philippines in 2007.
Mr. Borja obtained his Bachelor of Science degree at the De La Salle University and Masters of Science in
Economics units from the De La Salle Graduate School of Business and Economics.
Teodoro L. Locsin, Jr., 67, Filipino, Director
Mr. Teodoro L. Locsin, Jr. was elected as Director of STI Holdings at the regular meeting of the Board of
Directors of the Company held on 2 February 2015.
He has been an independent director of The Medical City since 2005 and Asian Terminals, Inc. since 2010
and a member of the Board of Governors of iACADEMY. He is also the Chairman of the Audit
Committee and member of the Executive Committee of Asian Terminals, Inc.
He served as member of the House of Representatives from 2001 to 2010. He is an editorial writer,
television host and speechwriter of former Presidents Corazon C. Aquino, Joseph E. Estrada and Gloria
M. Arroyo. He also served as a Minister of Information during President Aquino’s term.
Mr. Locsin, Jr. worked at Angara Abello Concepcion Regala and Cruz Law Offices and he served as the
executive assistant to the Chairman of Ayala Corporation and Bank of the Philippine Islands, Mr. Enrique
Zobel.
He obtained his Bachelor of Laws from the Ateneo de Manila University and Master of Laws from
Harvard University.
Ernest Lawrence Cu, 54, Filipino, Independent Director
Ernest has been an Independent Director of STI Holdings since 19 December 2012. He is likewise a
member of the Audit and Nomination Committees of STI Holdings.
Currently, Ernest is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Globe Telecom. He is a Director of
Asiacom Philippines, Prople BPO, Inc., Games Services Group, and Concetti Globali Inc. He is also a
Trustee of Ayala Foundation, Inc.
Ernest has a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Management Engineering from De La Salle
University in Manila, and an M.B.A. from the J.L. Kellogg Graduate School of Management,
Northwestern University.
Johnip Cua, 59, Filipino, Independent Director
Mr. Cua has been an Independent Director of STI Holdings since 19 December 2012. He is likewise the
Chairman of the Audit Committee of STI Holdings.
Mr. Cua is an Independent Director of Philplans First, Inc., BDO Private Bank, Century Pacific Food, Inc.,
Philippine Airlines, Inc., PAL Holdings, Inc., Eton Properties Philippines, Inc., MacroAsia
Corporation, MacroAsia Catering Services, MacroAsia Airport Services Corporation, MacroAsia
Properties Development Corporation and Allied Botanical Corporation. He is also the Chairman and
President of Taibrews Corporation, and a director of Alpha Alleanza Manufacturing, Inc., Interbake
Marketing Corporation, Lartizan Corporation, and Teambake Marketing Corporation.
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Mr. Cua serves as the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Xavier School, Inc. and P&Gers Fund, Inc. He
is also a member of the Board of Trustees of Xavier School Educational & Trust Fund.
Mr. Cua served as the first Filipino President and General Manager of Procter & Gamble Philippines, Inc.
from 1995 to 2006. He also held the position of Vice President, Marketing Function from 2003 to 2006
and Vice President, Market and Customer Operations from 2000 to 2003 for ASEAN, Australasia and
India.
Mr. Cua has received the following citations: GK Bayani Nation Builder, Gawad Kalinga (2006); 100
Most Outstanding U.P. Alumni Engineers (2009); 2007 Most Distinguished Alumnus, U.P. Alumni
Engineers, College of Engineering, U.P. Diliman; Outstanding Achievement in Marketing Management
(1998 Agora Awards); Lifetime Capability Development Award, Procter& Gamble Philippines (2006);
Passionate Leadership Award, Procter & Gamble Global Marketing Organization (2006).
Mr. Cua earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of the
Philippines.
Jesli A. Lapus, 66, Filipino, Independent Director
Mr. Lapus was elected as Director of STI Holdings on 21 March 2013. He was then elected as an
Independent Director of STI Holdings at the Annual Stockholders Meeting held on 4 October 2013.
Mr. Lapus is currently Chairman and Independent Director of STI Education Services Group, Inc.;
Independent Director of Metropolitan Bank & Trust Company and Philippine Life Financial Assurance
Corporation. He is a Governor of iACADEMY; Chairman of the Trust Banking Group of Metropolitan
Bank and Trust Company, LBP Service Corporation, and Asian Institute of Management –Center for
Tourism. He is also a Member of the Investment Committee of Philplans First, Inc. and Advisory Board
Member of Radiowealth Finance Company, Inc.
A multi-awarded executive in the private sector (i.e. manufacturing, financial services and international
trade), Mr. Lapus has successfully managed and turned around firms and a universal bank in attaining
industry leaderships.
With a solid track record as a prominent professional executive in the private sector behind him, Mr.
Lapus has the distinction of having served in the cabinets of three (3) Philippine Presidents
namely: President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, President Fidel Ramos and President Corazon Aquino in
the following capacities: Secretary, Department of Trade and Industry (2010); Secretary, Department of
Education (2006-2010); President and CEO, The Land Bank of the Philippines (1992-1998); Undersecretary,
Department of Agrarian Reform (1987-89)
He was elected member of the Philippine Congress for three (3) consecutive terms in 1998-2006. During
his stint in Congress, Mr. Lapus was Chairman of the House Committees on Ways and Means, Trade and
Industry, Suffrage and Electoral Reforms and Vice-Chairman of Appropriations. Mr. Lapus was the
former President of Southeast Asia Ministers of Education Organization; Executive Board Member of
UNESCO-Paris; Chairman of Board of Investments, Philippine Export Zone Authority, Cabinet
Committee on Tariff and Related Matters, Export Development Council, MSMED Council (Micro, Small
and Medium Enterprises), and National Development Corporation; Governor of Management
Association of the Philippines and Bankers Association of the Philippines; and Member of YPO, Finex,
PICPA, PCCI, GBAP, and Rotary Club of Manila.
Mr. Lapus earned his Doctor of Public Administration (honoris causa) from Polythechnic University of
the Philippines; Master in Business Management from Asian Institute of Management; Investment
Appraisal and Management from Harvard University, USA; Management of Transfer of Technology from
INSEAD, France; and Project Management from BITS, Sweden.
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Yolanda M. Bautista, 63, Filipino, Treasurer
Ms. Bautista has served as the Treasurer of STI Holdings since 17 March 2010. She is likewise a member
of the Executive, Compensation and Compliance Committees of STI Holdings. She resigned as director of
STI Holdings on 10 December 2013. Her resignation as Director of the Company was not due to any
disagreement with STI Holdings on any matter relating to its operations, policies or practices.
Ms. Bautista is Chairman and President of Corporate Reference, Inc., Oro Bueno, Inc., Lakeview Realty,
Inc. and Yellow Meadows Business Ventures, Inc.
Ms. Bautista serves as Director and Treasurer of Capital Managers and Advisors, Inc., Banclife Insurance
Co., Inc., Insurance Builders Inc., DLS-STI College, Inc., and Information and Communications
Technology Academy (iAcademy), Inc. She is also the Group Chief Financial Officer of Philippine Life
Financial Assurance Corporation and Philhealthcare, Inc. as well as the Chief Financial Officer and
Treasurer of STI ESG and STI West Negros University. Ms. Bautista is a Director of Attenborough
Holdings Corp., Philippine Healthcare Educators, Inc. and Bloom with Looms Logistics, Inc. (Formerly
Southern Textiles Mills, Inc.) She serves as Treasurer of Aberlour Holding Company, Daven Holdings,
Inc., Harbourside Holding Corporation, Maestro Holdings, Inc. (Formerly: STI Investments, Inc.), Morray
Holdings, Inc., Kusang Loob Foundation, Inc., SG Holdings, Inc., Philippines First Condominium
Corporation, Quantum Analytix, Inc., P & O Management Services Phils., Inc., TechGlobal Data Center,
Inc., Techzone Condominium Corporation and Techzone Philippines, Inc. She is also Assistant Treasurer
of Total Consolidated Asset Management, Inc.
Ms. Bautista is a Certified Public Accountant. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from the Univesity of
Sto. Thomas with a Bachelor of Science degree in Commerce, major in Accounting.
Arsenio C. Cabrera, Jr., 56, Filipino, Corporate Secretary
Atty. Arsenio C. Cabrera, Jr. was elected Corporate Secretary and Chairman of the Compliance
Committee of STI Holdings on 17 March 2010. He is also the current Corporate Information Officer of the
Company.
Atty. Cabrera is a Managing Partner of Herrera Teehankee & Cabrera Law Offices. He is currently
General Counsel of STI Education Services Group, Inc. He also serves as Corporate Secretary of Araval,
Inc., BOIE Drug, Inc., BOIE, Incorporated, BOIE Prime, Inc., Bountiful Geomines, Inc., Calatagan Bay
Realty, Inc., Canlubang Golf and Country Club, Inc., Capital Managers and Advisors, Inc., Classic
Finance, Inc., Coinage, Inc., DLS-STI Colleges, Inc., GEOGEN Corporation, GEOGRACE Resources
Philippines, Inc., Lorenzo Shipping Corporation, Maestro Holdings, Inc., Masbate13 Philippines, Inc.,
Mina Tierra Gracia, Inc., NiHAO Mineral Resources International, Inc., Oregalore, Inc., Philippine
American Drug Company, Philippine First Condominium Corporation, Philippines First Insurance Co.,
Inc., Philippine Life Assurance Financial Corporation, Philhealthcare, Inc., Philplans First, Inc.,
Renaissance Condominium Corporation, Rosehills Memorial Management Philippines, Inc. Sonak
Holdings, Inc., STI West Negros University, Inc., Total Consolidated Asset Management, Inc., Trend
Developers, Inc., Villa Development Corporation and WVC Development Corporation.
Atty. Cabrera holds a Bachelor of Laws (Second Honors) and a Bachelor of Science in Legal Management
from the Ateneo De Manila University.
Anna Carmina S. Herrera, 41, Filipino, Assistant Corporate Secretary
Atty. Anna Carmina S. Herrera was elected Assistant Corporate Secretary of the Company on 17 March
2010.
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Atty. Herrera is a Senior Associate of Herrera Teehankee and Cabrera Law Offices. She also performs the
role of Corporate Secretary of Dunes and Eagle Land Development Corporation, STI College Batangas,
Inc., STI College of Kalookan, Inc., STI Dagupan, Inc., STI Diamond College, Inc. and STI Tuguegarao,
Inc. She also serves as Assistant Corporate Secretary in a number of other corporations: Amica
Corporation, Banclife Insurance Co., Inc., Lorenzo Shipping Corporation, Palisades Condominium
Corporation, Philhealthcare, Inc., Philippines First Insurance Co., Inc., Philippine First Condominium
Corporation, Philippine Life Financial Assurance Corporation and Venture Securities, Inc.
Atty. Herrera received her Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of the Philippines in 2000.
(2) Significant Employees
In general, the Company values its human resources. It expects the employees to do their share in
achieving the Company’s set objectives. There is no person in the Company who is not an executive
officer but is expected to make significant contribution in the business of the Company.
(3) Family Relationships
Mr. Joseph Augustin L. Tanco is the son of Mr. Eusebio H. Tanco. Ms. Ma. Vanessa Rose L. Tanco is
the daughter of Mr. Eusebio H. Tanco.
Mr. Martin Tanco and Mr. Eusebio H. Tanco are cousins.
There are no other family relationships up to the 4th civil degree, either by consanguinity or affinity
among the current Directors other than those already disclosed in this report.
(4) Involvement in Certain Legal Proceedings
None of the above named directors and executive officers of the Company have been involved in
any of the following events for the past five (5) years and up to the date of this SEC Form 17-A:
(a) any bankruptcy petition filed by or against any business of which such person was a general
partner or executive officer either at the time of the bankruptcy or within two years prior to
that time;
(b) any conviction by final judgment;
(c) being subject to any order, judgment, or decree, not subsequently reversed, suspended or
vacated, of any court of competent jurisdiction, domestic or foreign, permanently or
temporarily enjoining, barring, suspending or otherwise limiting his involvement in any type
of business, securities, commodities or banking activities; and
(d) being found by a domestic or foreign court of competent jurisdiction (in a civil action), the
Commission or comparable foreign body, or a domestic or foreign Exchange or other
organized trading market or self-regulatory organization, to have violated a securities or
commodities law or regulation, and the judgment has not been reversed, suspended, or
vacated.
Item 10. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
(1) During the 28 June 2010 meeting of the Board of Directors, the Board approved a resolution
increasing the per diems of the directors from P10,000.00 to P15,000.00 per board meeting. The directors
are paid P15,000.00 per committee meeting attended by them. There is no arrangement for compensation
of directors.
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From FY 2013-2014 up to 2015-2016, the CEO and top four (4) executive officers as a group, did not receive
compensation from the Company. There is no employment contract between the Company and any of its
executive officers.
(2) The following table summarizes the aggregate compensation for the fiscal years ended 31 March 2013-
2014, 2014-2015 and 2015-2016. The amounts set forth in the table below have been prepared based on
what the Company paid its directors and named executive officers as a group and other officers for the
fiscal years ended 31 March 2013-2014, 2014-2015 and 2015-2016 and what the Company expects to pay for
the fiscal year ended 31 March 2016-2017.
The compensation for board members comprises per diems.
ANNUAL COMPENSATION
Name and principal Fiscal Year Salary (P) Bonus (P) Other annual
Position Ended 31 compensation (P)
March
All other Officers as a 2013-2014 1,551,053.28 - -
Group
2014-2015 2,439,389.95 - -
2015-2016 4,757,533.41 - -
2016-2017 3,036,656.00 1 -
All Named Executive 2013-2014 - - 1,735,000.00
Officers2 and Board of
Directors as a Group
2014-2015 - - 1,352,941.23
2015-2016 - - 564,705.92
2016-2017 564,705.921
Notes:
1 Figures are estimated amounts.
2 Named executives include: Eusebio H. Tanco (Chairman of the Board), Monico V. Jacob (President and
CEO), Joseph Augustin L. Tanco (Vice President, Investor Relations), Yolanda M. Bautista (Treasurer)
and Atty. Arsenio Cabrera, Jr. (Corporate Secretary).
(3) There are no actions to be taken with regard to any bonus, profit sharing, or other compensation plan,
contract or arrangement in which any director, nominee for election as a director, or executive officer of
the Company will participate.
(4) There are no actions to be taken with regard to any pension or retirement plan in which any such
person will participate.
(5) There are no actions to be taken with regard to the granting or extension to any such person of any
option, warrant or right to purchase any securities.
Item 11. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND

MANAGEMENT
(1) Security Ownership of Certain Record and Beneficial Owners and Management
(a) Security Ownership of Certain Record/Beneficial Owners as of 31 March 2016
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As of 31 March 2016, the following stockholders are the only owners of more than 5% of the
Company’s voting capital stock, whether directly or indirectly, as record owner or beneficial
owner.
Title of Name, Address of Name of Beneficial Citizenship No. of Shares Percent

Class Record Owner and Owner and Held
Relationship with Relationship with
Issuer Record owner
Common PCD Nominee Filipino 3,450,192,6722 34.83%
Corporation
37/F Tower I,
Enterprise Center, 6766
Ayala Avenue cor.
Paseo de Roxas,
Makati City
Common Prudent Resources, Mr. Eusebio H. Filipino 1,614,264,964 16.30%
Inc. Tanco, the (Direct)
7/F STI Holdings Chairman and
Center, 6764 Ayala President of
Avenue, Makati City Prudent Resources,
Inc. is authorized to
vote its shares in
the Company.
Common Mr. Eusebio H. Tanco Mr. Eusebio H. Filipino
(Chairman of the Tanco (Direct) 1,253,666,793 12.66%
Board)
(Direct and Indirect
shares through PCD (Indirect) 210,765,082 2.13%
Nominee Corporation) ------------------- -----------
543 Fordham Street, Total 1,464,431,875 14.79%
Wack-Wack Village, =========== ======
Mandaluyong City
Common PCD Nominee Non-Filipino 979,909,2383 9.89%
37/F Tower I,
Enterprise Center, 6766
Ayala Avenue cor.
Paseo de Roxas,
Makati City
2
Eusebio H. Tanco is the beneficial owner of 210,765,082 shares. Eujo Philippines, Inc. is the beneficial owner of 16,160,000 shares.
STI Education Services Group, Inc. is the beneficial owner of 104,399 shares. Insurance Builders, Inc. is the beneficial owner of
3,000,000 shares. Biolim Holdings and Management Corp. (formerly Rescom Developers, Inc.) is the beneficial owner of 922,000
shares.
3
Dunross Investment Ltd is the beneficial owner of 528,522,000 shares or 5.34%. Contact Person is Mr. Anders Matson; Address: 17,
Neofytou Nikolaidi Ave. & Kilkis Ave. S.P. Business Center, 3rd Floor, Office 307, Paphos, Cyprus
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Title of Name, Address of Name of Beneficial Citizenship No. of Shares Percent

Class Record Owner and Owner and Held
Relationship with Relationship with
Issuer Record owner
Common Biolim Holdings and Mr. Eusebio H. Filipino
Management Corp. Tanco, the (Direct) 794,343,934 8.02%
(formerly Rescom President of Biolim
Developers, Inc.) Holdings and
7/F STI Holdings Management Corp. (Indirect) 922,000 .01%
Center, 6764 Ayala (formerly Rescom ---------------- ---------
Avenue, Makati City Developers, Inc.) is Total 795,265,934 8.03%
authorized to vote ========= =====
its shares in the
Company.
Common Eujo Philippines, Inc. Mr. Eusebio H. Filipino
(Direct and Indirect Tanco, the (Direct) 763,873,130 7.71%
shares through PCD President of Eujo
Nominee Corporation) Philippines, Inc. is
7/F STI Holdings authorized to vote (Indirect) 16,160,000 0.16%
Center, 6764 Ayala its shares in the ------------------ ----------
Avenue, Makati City Company. Total 780,033,130 7.87%
========== ======
Common Insurance Builders, Mr. Eusebio H. Filipino
Inc. (Direct and Tanco, the (Direct) 626,776,992 6.33%
Indirect shares President of
through PCD Nominee Insurance Builders,
Corporation) Inc. is authorized to (Indirect) 3,000,000 0.03%
7/F STI Holdings vote its shares in ------------------ -----------
Center, 6764 Ayala the Company. Total 629,776,992 6.36%
Avenue, Makati City =========== ======
Common STI Education Services Mr. Monico V. Filipino
Group, Inc. Jacob, the President (Direct) 397,908,895 4.02%
STI Academic Center of STI, is authorized
Ortigas-Cainta, to vote the shares of
Ortigas Avenue STI ESG in the (Indirect) 104,399,000 1.05%
Extension, Cainta, 1900 Company ----------------- ----------
Rizal Total 502,307,895 5.07%
=========== ======
Note: PCD Nominee Corporation is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Philippine Central Depository,
Inc. (PCD), and is the registered owner of the shares in the records of the Company’s transfer agent. The
participants of the PCD (with respect to securities in the principal accounts) or the clients of such
participants (with respect to securities in the participants’ client accounts) are, as far as the PCD and PCD
Nominee Corporation are concerned, the presumed beneficial owners of such lodged shares. PCD
Nominee Corporation merely holds legal title (and not beneficial title) to the Company’s lodged shares to
facilitate the book-entry trading and settlement of the Company’s shares. Except as disclosed above, no
natural person or juridical entity whose shares are lodged in the name of PCD Nominee Corporation is
known to the Company to be directly or indirectly the record or beneficial owner of more than five
percent (5%) of the Company’s voting securities.
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(b) Security Ownership of Management as of 31 March 2016
The following table sets forth as of 31 March 2016, the beneficial ownership of each director and
executive officer of the Company:
Title of Name of Beneficial Owner Amount & Nature of Citizenship Percent
Class Beneficial Ownership of Class
Common Eusebio H. Tanco 1,253,666,793 Direct Filipino 12.66%
(Director and Chairman of the 210,765,082 Indirect 2.13%
Board) ------------------ -----------
1,464,431,875 Total 14.79%
========== =======
Common Monico V. Jacob 1 Direct Filipino
(Director, President and CEO) 33,784,056 Indirect
---------------
33,784,057 Total 0.34%
========
Common Yolanda M. Bautista 1 Direct Filipino
(Treasurer & Chief Finance Officer) 5,000,000 Indirect
---------------
5,000,001 Total 0.05%
========
Common Arsenio C. Cabrera, Jr. 6,500,000 Indirect Filipino 0.06%
(Corporate Secretary)
Common Joseph Augustin L. Tanco 1 Direct Filipino 0.00%
(Director and VP for Investor 2,000,000 Indirect 0.02%
Relations) ---------------- --------------
2,000,001 Total 0.02%
========== ======
Common Paolo Martin Bautista 3,250,000 Indirect Filipino 0.03%
(Director and Chief Investment
Officer and Head of Corporate
Strategy)
Common Vanessa Rose L. Tanco 1 Direct Filipino 0.00%
(Director)
Common Martin K. Tanco 43,619,000 Indirect Filipino 0.44%
(Director)
Common Rainerio M. Borja 1,000,000 Indirect Filipino 0.01%
(Director)
Common Teodoro L. Locsin, Jr. 1,000 Direct Filipino 0.00%
(Director)
Common Jesli A. Lapus 6,500,000 Indirect Filipino 0.06%
(Independent Director)
Common Ernest Lawrence Cu 14,406,000 Indirect Filipino 0.14%
Common Johnip G. Cua 1,000 Indirect Filipino 0.00%
Common Directors and Officers as a Group 1,579,492,935 Direct and Filipino 15.95%
Indirect
(c) Voting Trust Holders of 5% or More
As of 31 March 2016, no person holds at least 5% or more of a class under a voting trust or similar
agreement.
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(d) Changes in Control
There is no change of control in the Company since 1 April 2014.
Item 12. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
The Company has the following major transactions with related parties:
Land Held for Swap
On 21 March 2013, the Board of STI ESG approved the transfer of land to Techzone Philippines, Inc.
(“Techzone”), a company under common control with the Group, in exchange for condominium units.
In April 2013, STI ESG and Techzone entered into a real estate mortgage amounting to P800 million with
STI ESG’s land as collateral for Techzone’s loan, to obtain the funds needed for Techzone to develop the
property.
In August 2013, the Deed of Absolute Sale for the sale of the land was executed between STI ESG and
TechZone in accordance with the BOD approval. Title to the land has now been transferred in favor of
TechZone and consequently, the amount was reclassified, including other directly attributable costs, as
“Condominium deposit.” Development of the condominium project is likewise ongoing.
As of March 31, 2015, TechZone has already completed the construction of the condominium units and
has turned-over the units for retrofitting. As a result, the Group applied the “Condominium deposit”
amounting to P396.3 million and recognized the total purchase price of the condominium units
amounting to P560.0 million plus directly attributable costs amounting to P8.4 million, under the
“Investment properties” account. The resulting difference, which amounted to P172.1 million, was
accounted for as “Gain on exchange of land” in the 2015 consolidated statement of comprehensive
income.
Agreement with Comm & Sense
On 17 February 2015, a Service Level Agreement between the Company and Comm & Sense, Inc. owned
by Mr. Joseph Augustin L. Tanco, Director and Vice President for Investor Relations of STI Holdings, was
executed. Comm & Sense is in charge of the conceptualization and execution of media interviews,
development of editorial requirements of the Company, media relations strategy, media invitation and
follow-ups, and media monitoring. They are in charge of the Press Releases for the Corporation,
development of story angles, writing and editing of articles.
Consultancy Agreement with STI ESG
The Company entered into an agreement with STI ESG on the rendering of advisory services starting 01
January 2013.
Consultancy Agreement with WNU
The Company entered into an agreement with WNU on the rendering of advisory services starting 01
January 2015.
To date, there are no complaints received by the Company regarding related-party transactions.
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Transactions with Promoters
There are no transactions with promoters within the past five (5) years.
PART IV – CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Item 13. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Please refer to the attached 2015 Annual Corporate Governance Report (“2015 ACGR”) of STI Holdings.
The 2015 ACGR is posted in the Company’s Official Website http://www.stiholdings.com/ as well. This
is in compliance with the SEC Advisory dated 16 March 2016 directing all publicly-listed companies to
submit the 2015 ACGR together with their 2015 Annual Report (SEC Form 17-A) to the Commission and
to the Philippine Stock Exchange.
PART V – EXHIBITS AND SCHEDULES
Item 14. Exhibits and Reports on SEC Form 17 – C
(a) Exhibits and Schedules
Statement of Management’s Responsibility for Financial Statements

Report of Independent Auditors
Audited Financial Statements and Notes for the fiscal year ended 31 March 2014
Schedule A. Financial Assets in Equity Securities
Schedule B. Amounts Receivable from Directors, Officers, Employees, Related Parties
Schedule C. Amounts Receivable/Payables from and to Related Parties which are eliminated
during the Consolidation of Financial Statements
Schedule D. Intangible Assets – Other Assets
Schedule E. Long term debt
Schedule F. Indebtedness to Related Parties (Long Term Loans from Related Companies)
Schedule G. Guarantees of Securities of Other Issuers
Schedule H. Capital Stock
Schedule I. Reconciliation of Retained Earnings Available for Dividend Declaration
Schedule J. Map of the Relationships of the Companies within the Group
Schedule K. Schedule of All the Effective Standards and Interpretations as of March 31, 2013
Schedule L. Financial Ratios
(b) Reports on SEC Form 17 – C (for the last six [6] months of the fiscal year)
1. Item 9 - Other Events filed with SEC on 02 February 2016
STI Holds Youth Convention for Innovators (Press Release) - Driven to motivate young minds
and future innovators, STI Education Services Group, Inc. (STI) gathered over 28,000 STIers from
Metro Manila and nearby regions during the 21st STI National Youth Convention (STI NYC) from
February 1 to 5, 2016 at the Aliw and Star Theaters, Star City Complex in Pasay City.
2. Item 9 – Other Events filed with SEC on 15 February 2016
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STI Holdings' Three-month Profit Up 83% (Press Release) - MANILA - STI Holdings, which
operates one of the largest networks of private schools in the Philippines, capped 2015 on a high
note by posting an impressive P509 million in net income during the three months ending
December 31, 2015.
3. Item 9 – Other Events filed with SEC on 11 March 2016
STI Education Systems Holdings, Inc. ("STI ESH") was declared today, 10 March 2016, as the
winning bidder in an auction sale involving the following Extra-Judicial Foreclosure proceedings:
(a) EJF-REM Case No. 15,117-15, entitled “STI ESH and Attenborough Holdings Corporation
(“AHC”), Creditors/Mortgagees vs. Unlad Resources Development Corporation
(“Unlad”), Debtor/Mortgagor”, where STI ESH was declared the highest bidder for a
parcel of land located in Davao City covered by Transfer Certificate of Title No. 129545
with an area of 40,184 square meters and registered in the name of Unlad (the “Davao
Property”).
The winning bid of STI ESH was Three Hundred Million Pesos (Php300,000,000.00).
Unlad has one (1) year from the annotation of the Certificate of Sale to redeem the Davao
Property.
4. Item 9 – Other Events filed with SEC on 16 March 2016
Immersive Learning with Solaire (Press Release) - STI Education Services Group, Inc. (STI) inked
a partnership with one of the country’s famous destination resorts in Manila, the Solaire Resort
and Casino, to further the training of STI students in the service industry.
5. Item 9 – Other Events filed with SEC on 01 April 2016
Benitez Family, STI Group End Row Over PWU (Press Release) - The Benitez family and the STI
Group have announced that they have settled their differences through a dacion en pago
arrangement of certain assets of Unlad Resources Development Corporation (“Unlad”).
The family, through Unlad, transferred its Quezon City and Davao properties to STI. Under the
terms of the agreement, the Jose Abad Santos Memorial School (“JASMS”) will remain on the
Quezon City campus along EDSA until the end of school year 2017 after which it will be moved to
a new location.
Philippine Women’s University (“PWU”) will retain its Manila campuses on Taft Avenue and
Indiana Street in Manila.
At the same time, STI representatives will resign from PWU, which will remain under the control
of the Benitez family.
PWU President Dr. Francisco B. Benitez heralded the settlement as “a mandate to rebuild PWU
and JASMS while remaining true to the educational legacy of our founders.”
He also disclosed that talks are underway to open new campuses outside Metro Manila in time
for PWU’s centennial celebration in 2019.
Settlement of the Outstanding Loan Obligations of Philippine Women’s University and Unlad
Resources Development Corporation
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STI Education Systems Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”) entered into dacion en pago agreements
(“Agreements”) with Unlad Resources Development Corporation (“UNLAD”) for the settlement
of the outstanding loan obligations of Philippine Women’s University (“PWU”) and UNLAD to
the Company.
The Agreements provided for the transfer and conveyance of the (a) four (4) parcels of land
covered by (i) Transfer Certificate of Title (“TCT”) Nos. RT-79300(202647)PR-29042, (ii) RT-71871
(271024)PR-29615, (iii) RT-71872(271025)PR-29616, and (iv) 0042014005914 with a total area of
fifteen thousand two hundred seventy five (15,275) square meters located at EDSA, West
Triangle, Quezon City, including all the improvements constructed therein, and (b) one (1) parcel
of land covered by TCT No. T-129545 with a total area of forty thousand one hundred eighty four
(40,184) square meters located at Juna Subdivision, Matina, Davao City, all registered under the
name of UNLAD, to the Company.
STI Holds First Senior High Graduation (Press Release) - YEARS AHEAD of the national
implementation of the Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2013 or known as the “K to 12 program”
this coming school year, STI Education Services Group, Inc. (STI), the largest pioneer in Senior
High School (SHS) in the country, has taken up the challenge, and is paving a brighter path for
the Filipino youth as early as June 2014 during the initial roll-out of its SHS program.
8. Item 9 – Other Events filed with SEC on 19 May 2016
CompTIA, STI Link Up to Promote Global Standards in IT Education (Press Release) - Manila,
Philippines – CompTIA, a nonprofit trade association for global information technology (IT)
industry, welcomed STI Education Services Group, Inc. (STI) to its CompTIA Academy Partner
Program.
9. Item 9 – Other Events filed with SEC on 17 June 2016
DepEd Extends Gratitude to Partners (Press Release) - For its leadership in information
technology and education, STI Foundation received an award during the Department of
Education’s (DepEd) Mapping of Partner’s Programs and Adopt-A-School Partners Appreciation
held on Friday, 10 June 2016, at the Meralco Multi-purpose Hall, Ortigas, Pasig City.
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COVER SHEET
for
AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEC Registration Number
1 7 4 6
COMPANY NAME
S T I E D U C A T I O N S Y S T E M S H O L D I N G S
, I N C .
PRINCIPAL OFFICE( No. / Street / Barangay / City / Town / Province )
7 t h F l o o r , S T I H o l d i n g s C e n t e r
, 6 7 6 4 A y a l a A V e n u e , M a k a t i C i
t y
Form Type Department requiring the report Secondary License Type, If Applicable
A A F S
COMPANY INFORMATION
Company’s Email Address Company’s Telephone Number Mobile Number
N/A (632) 844 9553 N/A
No. of Stockholders Annual Meeting (Month / Day) Fiscal Year (Month / Day)
1,256 Last Friday of September 03/31
CONTACT PERSON INFORMATION

The designated contact person MUST be an Officer of the Corporation
Name of Contact Person Email Address Telephone Number/s Mobile Number
Arsenio C. Cabrera, Jr. accabrera@htc-law.com.ph (632) 813-7111
CONTACT PERSON’s ADDRESS
5/F SGV-II BUILDING, 6758 AYALA AVENUE, MAKATI CITY
NOTE 1 : In case of death, resignation or cessation of office of the officer designated as contact person, such incident shall be reported to the Commission within thirty
(30) calendar days from the occurrence thereof with information and complete contact details of the new contact person designated.
2 : All Boxes must be properly and completely filled-up. Failure to do so shall cause the delay in updating the corporation’s records with the Commission and/or
non-receipt of Notice of Deficiencies. Further, non-receipt of Notice of Deficiencies shall not excuse the corporation from liability for its deficiencies.
STI EDUCATION SYSTEMS HOLDINGS, INC.
PARENT COMPANY STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Years Ended March 31

2016 2015
REVENUES
Dividend income (Note 7) P
=246,653,915 =246,665,535
P
Advisory fee (Note 13) 18,000,000 15,300,000
264,653,915 261,965,535
EXPENSES
Outside services (Note 12) 15,706,055 2,582,564
Salaries and allowances 5,611,059 4,059,142
Depreciation and amortization (Note 11) 3,994,603 3,688,485
Rent (Note 13) 2,716,320 2,657,564
Representation and entertainment 1,087,850 1,717,681
Membership fees and dues (Note 13) 1,069,760 1,281,240
Taxes and licenses 985,907 1,620,749
Meetings and conferences 858,256 207,218
Advertising and promotions 729,672 1,726,941
Transportation and travel 642,660 2,557,825
Utilities 483,448 726,581
Supplies 259,142 294,461
Communication 104,621 67,851
Miscellaneous 303,773 247,768
34,553,126 23,436,070
OTHER INCOME
Excess of consideration received from collection of receivables
(Notes 8 and 10) 546,310,864 –
Interest income (Note 4) 378,234 590,446
Others - net 785,012 840,000
547,474,110 1,430,446
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAX 777,574,899 239,959,911
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAX (Note 16)

Current 44,175,082 322,800
Deferred 110,861,700 –
155,036,782 322,800
NET INCOME (Note 15) 622,538,117 239,637,111
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS

Item to be reclassified to profit or loss in subsequent years -
Unrealized mark-to-market loss on available-for-sale financial
assets (Note 9) (37,350) (81,340)
TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME P

=622,500,767 =239,555,771
P
Basic/Diluted Earnings Per Share (Note 15) P

=0.063 =0.024
P
See accompanying Notes to Parent Company Financial Statements
A member firm of Ernst & Young Global Limited

PARENT COMPANY STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEARS ENDED MARCH 31, 2016 AND 2015
Unrealized
Mark-to-market
Gain on
Additional Available-for-
Common Paid-in sale Financial Retained
Stock Capital Assets Earnings Total
Balances at April 1, 2015 P

= 4,952,403,462 P
= 11,254,677,345 P
= 404,258 P
=147,895,651 P=16,355,380,716
Net income – – – 622,538,117 622,538,117
Other comprehensive loss (Note 9) – – (37,350) – (37,350)
Total comprehensive income – – (37,350) 622,538,117 622,500,767
Dividends declared (Note 14) – – – (198,096,138) (198,096,138)
Balances at March 31, 2016 P

= 4,952,403,462 P
= 11,254,677,345 P
= 366,908 P
=572,337,630 P
=16,779,785,345
Balances at April 1, 2014 =4,952,403,462 P

P =11,254,677,345 =485,598
P =106,354,678 =
P P16,313,921,083
Net income – – – 239,637,111 239,637,111
Other comprehensive loss (Note 9) – – (81,340) – (81,340)
Total comprehensive income – – (81,340) 239,637,111 239,555,771
Dividends declared (Note 14) – – – (198,096,138) (198,096,138)
Balances at March 31, 2015 =4,952,403,462 P

P =11,254,677,345 =404,258
P =147,895,651 P
P =16,355,380,716
See accompanying Notes to Parent Company Financial Statements.

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Changes in Accounting Policies and Disclosure

The accounting policies adopted are consistent with those of the previous financial year except that the
Company has adopted the following amended standards as at April 1, 2015. The adoption of these
amendments did not have any significant impact on the parent company financial statements.
 Amendments to PAS 19, Defined Benefit Plans: Employee Contributions
 Annual Improvements to PFRSs (2010–2012 Cycle)

- PFRS 2, Share-based Payment - Definition of Vesting Condition
- PFRS 3, Business Combinations - Accounting for Contingent Consideration in a Business
Combination
- PFRS 8, Operating Segments - Aggregation of Operating Segments and Reconciliation of the Total
of the Reportable Segments’ Assets to the Entity’s Assets
- PAS 16, Property, Plant and Equipment, and PAS 38, Intangible Assets - Revaluation Method -
Proportionate Restatement of Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization
- PAS 24, Related Party Disclosures - Key Management Personnel
- PFRS 3, Business Combinations - Scope Exceptions for Joint Arrangements
- PFRS 13, Fair Value Measurement - Portfolio Exception
- PAS 40, Investment Property
The standards and interpretations that are issued, but not yet effective, up to date of issuance of the parent
company financial statements are listed below. The Company intends to adopt these standards when these
become effective. Adoption of these standards and interpretations are not expected to have any significant
impact on the parent company financial statements.
No definite adoption date prescribed by the SEC and FRSC
 Philippine Interpretation IFRIC 15, Agreements for the Construction of Real Estate
Effective January 1, 2016
 PFRS 10, Consolidated Financial Statements, and PAS 28, Investments in Associates and Joint
Ventures - Investment Entities: Applying the Consolidation Exception (Amendments)
 PAS 27, Separate Financial Statements - Equity Method in Separate Financial Statements
(Amendments)
 PFRS 11, Joint Arrangements - Accounting for Acquisitions of Interests (Amendments)
 PAS 1, Presentation of Financial Statements - Disclosure Initiative (Amendments)
 PFRS 14, Regulatory Deferral Accounts
 PAS 16, Property, Plant and Equipment, and PAS 41, Agriculture - Bearer Plants
 PAS 16, Property, Plant and Equipment, and PAS 38, Intangible Assets - Clarification of Acceptable
Methods of Depreciation and Amortization (Amendments)
- PFRS 5, Non-current Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations - Changes in Methods of
Disposal
- PFRS 7, Financial Instruments: Disclosures - Servicing Contracts
- PFRS 7, Financial Instruments: Disclosures - Applicability of the Amendments to PFRS 7 to
Condensed Interim Financial Statements
- PAS 19, Employee Benefits - regional market issue regarding discount rate
- PAS 34, Interim Financial Reporting - disclosure of information ‘elsewhere in the interim financial
report’
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 PFRS 9, Financial Instruments

 International Financial Reporting Standard (IFRS) 15, Revenue from Contracts with Customers
 IFRS 16, Leases
The Company has not early adopted the above standards. The Company continues to assess the impact of
the above new, amended and improved accounting standards and interpretations effective subsequent to
March 31, 2016 on the parent company financial statements in the period of initial application. Additional
disclosures required by these amendments will be included in the parent company financial statements when
these amendments are adopted.
Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash includes cash on hand and in banks. Cash equivalents are short-term, highly liquid investments that
are readily convertible to known amounts of cash with maturities of up to three months or less from date of
acquisition and are subject to an insignificant risk of change in value.
Financial Instruments - Initial Recognition and Subsequent Measurement
Date of Recognition. The Company recognizes a financial asset or a financial liability in the parent
company statement of financial position when it becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the
instrument. All regular way purchases and sales of financial assets are recognized on the trade date.
Regular way purchases or sales are purchases or sales of financial assets that require delivery of assets
within the period generally established by regulation or convention in the market place.
Initial Recognition. Financial instruments are recognized initially at fair value. Transaction costs are
included in the initial measurement of all financial assets and liabilities, except for financial instruments
measured at fair value through profit or loss (FVPL).
Fair Value Measurement. The Company measures financial instruments, such as AFS financial assets, at
fair value at every financial reporting date. The Company also discloses the fair values of financial
instruments measured at amortized cost.
Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly
transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The fair value measurement is based on
the presumption that the transaction to sell the asset or transfer the liability takes place either:
 In the principal market for the asset or liability, or

 In the absence of a principal market, in the most advantageous market for the asset or liability
The principal or the most advantageous market must be accessible to by the Company.
The fair value of an asset or a liability is measured using the assumptions that market participants would use
when pricing the asset or liability, assuming that market participants act in their economic best interest. A
fair value measurement of a non-financial asset takes into account a market participant‟s ability to generate
economic benefits by using the asset in its highest and best use or by selling it to another market participant
that would use the asset in its highest and best use.
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The Company uses valuation techniques that are appropriate in the circumstances and for which sufficient
data are available to measure fair value, maximizing the use of relevant observable inputs and minimizing
the use of unobservable inputs.
All assets and liabilities for which fair value is measured or disclosed in the parent company financial
statements are categorized within the fair value hierarchy, described as follows, based on the lowest level
input that is significant to the fair value measurement as a whole:
 Level 1 - Quoted (unadjusted) market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities
 Level 2 - Valuation techniques for which the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value
measurement is directly or indirectly observable
 Level 3 - Valuation techniques for which the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value
measurement is unobservable
For assets and liabilities that are recognized in the parent company financial statements on a recurring basis,
the Company determines whether transfers have occurred between levels in the hierarchy by re-assessing
categorization (based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement as a whole)
at the end of each reporting period.
Management determines the policies and procedures for both recurring fair value measurement and non-
recurring measurement.
External valuers are involved for valuation of significant assets, such as investment property. Involvement
of external valuers is decided upon annually. Selection criteria include market knowledge, reputation,
independence and whether professional standards are maintained. Management decides, after discussions
with the external valuers, which valuation techniques and inputs to use for each case.
At each reporting date, the management analyzes the movements in the values of assets and liabilities which
are required to be re-measured or re-assessed as per accounting policies. For this analysis, the management
verifies the major inputs applied in the latest valuation by agreeing the information in the valuation
computation to contracts and other relevant documents.
Management, in conjunction with the Company‟s external valuers, also compares each change in the fair
value of each asset and liability with relevant external sources to determine whether the change is
reasonable.
For the purpose of fair value disclosures, the Company has determined classes of assets and liabilities on the
basis of the nature, characteristics and risks of the asset or liability and the level of the fair value hierarchy
as explained above.
‘Day 1’ Difference. Where the transaction price in a non-active market is different from the fair value from
other observable current market transactions of the same instrument or based on a valuation technique
whose variables include only data from an observable market, the Company recognizes the difference
between the transaction price and fair value (a „Day 1‟ difference) in the profit or loss unless it qualifies for
recognition as some other type of asset or liability. In cases where use is made of data which is not
observable, the difference between the transaction price and model value is only recognized in the parent
company statement of comprehensive income when the inputs become observable or when the instrument is
derecognized. For each transaction, the Company determines the appropriate method of recognizing the
„Day 1‟ difference amount.
Classification. A financial instrument is classified as liability if it provides for a contractual obligation to:
(a) deliver cash or another financial asset to another entity; (b) exchange financial assets or financial
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liabilities with another entity under conditions that are potentially unfavorable to the Company; or (c)
satisfy the obligation other than by the exchange of a fixed amount of cash or another financial asset for a
fixed number of the Company‟s own shares. If the Company does not have the unconditional right to avoid
delivering cash or another financial asset to settle its contractual obligation, the obligation meets the
definition of a financial liability.
Financial assets are categorized as either financial assets at FVPL, held-to-maturity (HTM) investments,
loans and receivables or AFS financial assets. Financial liabilities, on the other hand, are categorized either
as financial liabilities at FVPL and other financial liabilities. The Company determines the classification at
initial recognition and re-evaluates this designation at every reporting date, where appropriate.
The Company has no financial assets or financial liabilities at FVPL and HTM investments as at March 31,
2016 and 2015.
a. Loans and Receivables
Loans and receivables are nonderivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are
not quoted in an active market.
After initial recognition, loans and receivables are measured at amortized cost using the effective
interest method less allowance for impairment. Amortized cost is calculated by taking into account any
discount or premium on acquisition, and fees and costs that are an integral part of the effective interest
rate. The amortization is recognized in the parent company statement of comprehensive income under
the “Interest income” account. Losses arising from impairment are recognized as provision for doubtful
accounts in the parent company statement of comprehensive income. Loans and receivables are
included in current assets when the Company expects to realize or collect the assets within 12 months
from the reporting date. Otherwise, these are classified as noncurrent assets.
The Company‟s cash and cash equivalents, receivables and noncurrent receivables are included in this
category.
b. AFS Financial Assets
AFS financial assets are those nonderivative financial assets that are not classified as at FVPL, loans
and receivables or HTM investments. These are purchased and held indefinitely, and maybe sold in
response to liquidity requirements or changes in market conditions.
After initial recognition, AFS financial assets are subsequently measured at fair value with unrealized
gains or losses being recognized under “Unrealized mark-to-market gain on available-for-sale financial
assets” account in other comprehensive income until these are derecognized or determined to be
impaired at which time the cumulative gain or loss previously recognized under “Unrealized mark-to-
market gain on available-for-sale financial assets” account in other comprehensive income is recorded
in profit or loss. Interest earned on the investments is reported as interest income using the effective
interest method. Dividends earned on investments are recognized in the parent company statement of
comprehensive income when the right to receive payment has been established. AFS financial assets
are classified as noncurrent assets unless the intention is to dispose of such assets within 12 months
from reporting date.
The fair value of AFS financial assets consisting of investments that are actively traded in organized
financial markets is determined by reference to quoted market bid prices at the close of business on the
reporting date.
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When the fair value of AFS financial assets cannot be measured reliably because of lack of reliable
estimates of future cash flows and discount rates necessary to calculate the fair value of unquoted equity
instruments, these investments are carried at cost.
The Company‟s investments in quoted equity securities are included in this category.
c. Other Financial Liabilities
Other financial liabilities at amortized cost pertain to issued financial instruments or their components
that are not classified or designated at FVPL and contain contractual obligations to deliver cash or
another financial asset to the holder as to settle the obligation other than by the exchange of a fixed
amount of cash or another financial asset for a fixed number of own equity shares. Financial liabilities
are classified as current if they are expected to be settled or disposed of within 12 months from
reporting date. Otherwise, these are classified as noncurrent.
Other financial liabilities are initially recognized at fair value of the consideration received, less directly
attributable transaction costs. After initial recognition, other financial liabilities are subsequently
measured at amortized cost using the effective interest method. Amortized cost is calculated by taking
into account any related issue costs and discount or premium.
Gains and losses are recognized in the parent company statement of income when the liabilities are
derecognized, as well as through the amortization process.
This category includes accounts payable and other current liabilities, dividends payable, nontrade
payable and subscription payable.
Impairment of Financial Assets

The Company assesses at each reporting date whether a financial asset or a group of financial assets is
impaired. A financial asset or a group of financial assets is deemed to be impaired if there is objective
evidence of impairment as a result of one or more events that has occurred after the initial recognition of the
asset (an incurred loss event) and that loss event has an impact on the estimated future cash flows of the
financial asset or the group of financial assets that can be reliably estimated. Objective evidence of
impairment may include indications that the debtors or a group of debtors is experiencing significant
financial difficulty, default or delinquency in interest or principal payments, the probability that they will
enter bankruptcy or other financial reorganization and where observable data indicate that there is a
measurable decrease in the estimated future cash flows, such as changes in arrears or economic conditions
that correlate with defaults.
Financial Assets Carried at Amortized Cost. The Company first assesses whether an objective evidence of
impairment exists individually for financial assets that are individually significant, or collectively for
financial assets that are not individually significant. If the Company determines that no objective evidence
of impairment exists for an individually assessed financial asset, whether significant or not, the asset is
included in a group of financial assets with similar credit risk characteristics and that group of financial
assets is collectively assessed for impairment. Assets that are individually assessed for impairment and for
which an impairment loss is or continues to be recognized are not included in a collective assessment of
impairment.
The amount of any impairment loss identified is measured as the difference between the asset‟s carrying
amount and the present value of estimated future cash flows (excluding future expected credit losses that
have not yet been incurred). The present value of the estimated future cash flows is discounted at the
financial asset‟s original effective interest rate.
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If there is objective evidence that an impairment loss has been incurred, the amount of the loss is measured
as the difference between the asset‟s carrying amount and the present value of the estimated future cash
flows (excluding future credit losses that have not been incurred). The carrying amount of the asset is
reduced through the use of an allowance account and the loss is recognized in profit or loss. Interest income
continues to be accrued on the reduced carrying amount and is accrued using the rate of interest used to
discount the future cash flows for the purpose of measuring the impairment loss. Loans together with the
associated allowance are written off when there is no realistic prospect of future recovery and all collateral
has been realized or has been transferred to the Company.
If, in a subsequent year, the amount of the estimated impairment loss increases or decreases because of an
event occurring after the impairment was recognized, the previously recognized impairment loss is
increased or reduced by adjusting the allowance account. If a write-off is later recovered, the recovery is
credited to finance costs in profit or loss.
AFS Financial Assets. For AFS financial assets, the Company assesses at each reporting date when there
has been a “significant” or “prolonged” decline in the fair value below its cost or where other objective
evidence of impairment exists. “Significant” is to be evaluated against the original cost of the investment
and “prolonged” against the period in which the fair value has been below its original cost. If an AFS
financial asset is impaired, an amount comprising the difference between its cost (net of any principal
payment and amortization) and its current fair value, less any impairment loss previously recognized in the
parent company statement of comprehensive income, is transferred from equity to the parent company
statement of comprehensive income. Reversals in respect of equity instruments classified as AFS financial
assets are not recognized in the profit or loss but are recognized directly in other comprehensive income.
Derecognition of Financial Assets and Liabilities
Financial Assets. A financial asset (or, where applicable, a part of a financial asset or part of a group of
similar financial assets) is derecognized when:
 the rights to receive cash flows from the asset have expired;
 the Company has transferred its rights to receive cash flows from the asset or has assumed an obligation
to pay the received cash flows in full without material delay to a third party under a “pass-through”
arrangement; or
 the Company has transferred its right to receive cash flows from the asset and either (a) has transferred
substantially all the risks and rewards of the asset, or (b) has neither transferred nor retained
substantially all the risks and rewards of the asset, but has transferred control of the asset.
When the Company has transferred its right to receive cash flows from an asset and has neither transferred
nor retained substantially all the risks and rewards of the asset nor transferred control of the asset, the asset
is recognized to the extent of the Company‟s continuing involvement in the asset. In that case, the
Company also recognizes an associated liability. The transferred asset and the associated liability are
measured on a basis that reflects the rights and obligations that the Company has retained.
Financial Liabilities. A financial liability is derecognized when the obligation under the liability is
discharged or cancelled or has expired.
When an existing financial liability is replaced by another from the same lender on substantially different
terms, or the terms of an existing liability are substantially modified, such an exchange or modification is
treated as a derecognition of the original liability and the recognition of a new liability, and the difference in
the respective carrying amounts is recognized in the parent company statement of comprehensive income.
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Offsetting of Financial Instruments

Financial assets and financial liabilities are offset and the net amount is reported in the statement of
financial position if there is a currently enforceable legal right to set off the recognized amounts and there is
intention to settle on a net basis, or to realize the asset and settle the liability simultaneously. The Company
assesses that it has a currently enforceable right of offset if the right is not contingent on a future event, and
is legally enforceable in the normal course of business, event of default, and event of insolvency or
bankruptcy of the Company and all of the counterparties.
Creditable Withholding Taxes (CWT)

CWT represents the amount withheld by counterparties from the Company. These are recognized upon
collection and are utilized as tax credits against income tax due as allowed by the Philippine taxation laws
and regulations. CWT is presented as part of “Prepaid taxes” under the “Other current assets” account in
the parent company statement of financial position. CWT is stated at its estimated net realizable value.
Investment in Subsidiaries
The Company‟s investment in subsidiaries (entity which the Company controls) is carried in the parent
company statement of financial position at cost less any accumulated impairment in value.
Investment Properties
Investment properties include land and buildings and improvements held by the Company for capital
appreciation. Investment properties are measured initially at cost, including transaction costs. Subsequent
to initial recognition, buildings are carried at cost less accumulated depreciation and any impairment in
value, while land is carried at cost less any impairment in value.
Depreciation of buildings is computed on a straight-line basis over 15–25 years. The asset‟s useful life and
method of depreciation are reviewed and adjusted, if appropriate, at each financial year-end.
Investment properties are derecognized when either they have been disposed of or when the investment
property is permanently withdrawn from use and no future economic benefit is expected from its disposal.
Any gains or losses on the retirement or disposal of an investment property are recognized in the parent
company statement of comprehensive income in the year of retirement or disposal.
Transfers are made to investment property when, and only when, there is a change in use, evidenced by
ending of owner-occupation or commencement of an operating lease to another party. Transfers are made
from investment property when there is a change in use, evidenced by commencement of owner-occupation
or commencement of development with a view to sell.
For a transfer from investment property to owner-occupied property or inventories, the cost of property for
subsequent accounting is its carrying value at the date of change in use. If the property occupied by the
Company as an owner-occupied property becomes an investment property, the Company accounts for such
property in accordance with the policy stated under property and equipment up to the date of change in use.
Property and Equipment

Property and equipment is stated at cost, excluding the costs of day-to-day servicing, less accumulated
depreciation and amortization and any impairment in value.
The initial cost of property and equipment consists of its purchase price, including import duties, taxes, and
any directly attributable costs of bringing the property and equipment to its working condition and location
for its intended use. Expenditures incurred after the property and equipment have been put into operation,
such as repairs and maintenance, are normally charged to the parent company statement of comprehensive
income in the period such costs are incurred. In situations where it can be clearly demonstrated that the
expenditures have resulted in an increase in the future economic benefits expected to be obtained from the
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use of an item of property and equipment beyond its original assessed standard of performance, the
expenditures are capitalized as an additional costs of property and equipment.
Depreciation and amortization are computed using the straight-line method over the following estimated
useful lives of property and equipment:
Office equipment 2 years

Leasehold improvements 5 years or term of the lease, whichever is shorter
Furniture and fixtures 2 years
Transportation Equipment 5 years
The estimated useful lives and depreciation and amortization method are reviewed periodically to ensure
that the periods and method of depreciation and amortization are consistent with the expected pattern of
economic benefits from items of property and equipment. The useful lives of property and equipment are
estimated based on the period over which property and equipment are expected to be available for use and
on collective assessment of industry practice, internal technical evaluation and experience with similar
assets. The estimated useful lives of the property and equipment are updated if expectations differ from
previous estimates due to wear and tear, technical or commercial obsolescence and legal or other limits on
the use of the property and equipment. However, it is possible that future financial performance could be
materially affected by changes in the estimates brought about by changes in factors mentioned above. The
amounts and timing of recorded expenses for any period would be affected by changes in these factors and
circumstances.
An item of property and equipment is derecognized upon disposal or when no future economic benefits are
expected from its use or disposal. Any gain or loss arising from derecognition of the asset (calculated as the
difference between the net disposal proceeds and carrying amount of the asset) is included in the parent
company statement of comprehensive income in the year the asset is derecognized.
Property under construction is stated at cost less any impairment in value. This includes cost of
construction, equipment and other direct costs associated to construction of leasehold improvements.
Property under construction is not depreciated until such time that the relevant assets are completed and
available for its intended use.
Property under construction is transferred to leasehold improvements when the construction or installation
and related activities necessary to prepare the leasehold improvements for their intended use have been
completed, and the leasehold improvements are ready for commercial service.
Impairment of Nonfinancial Assets
Investments in Subsidiaries, Investment Properties, Property and Equipment and Software Cost. The
Company assesses at each reporting date whether there is an indication that an asset may be impaired. If
any such indication exists, the Company makes an estimate of the asset‟s recoverable amount. The
recoverable amount of the asset is the greater of fair value less cost to sell and value in use. The fair value
is the amount obtainable from the sale of an asset in arm‟s length transaction between knowledgeable,
willing parties, less cost of disposal. In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are
discounted to their presented value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessment of
the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset. For an asset that does not generate largely
independent cash inflows, the recoverable amount is determined for the cash-generating unit to which the
asset belongs. Any impairment loss is charged to the parent company statement of comprehensive income.
An assessment is made at each reporting date as to whether there is any indication that previously
recognized impairment losses may no longer exist or may have decreased. If such indication exists, the
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recoverable amount is estimated. A previously recognized impairment loss is reversed only if there has
been a change in the estimates used to determine the asset‟s recoverable amount since the last impairment
loss was recognized. If that is the case, the carrying amount of the assets is increased to its recoverable
amount. That increased amount cannot exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined, net
of depreciation and amortization in the case of property and equipment, had no impairment loss been
recognized for the asset in the prior years. Such reversal is recognized in the parent company statement of
comprehensive income. After such reversal, the depreciation and amortization charges are adjusted in
future periods to allocate the asset‟s revised carrying amount, less any residual value, on a systematic basis
over its remaining useful life.
Equity
Common stock is measured at par value for all shares issued. Incremental costs incurred directly
attributable to the issuance of new shares are shown in equity as a deduction of proceeds, net of tax.
Proceeds and/or fair value of considerations received in excess of par value are recognized as additional
paid-in capital.
Retained earnings represent the Company‟s net accumulated earnings less cumulative dividends declared.
Dividends on common stock are recognized as liability and deducted from equity when approved by the
BOD of the Company. Dividends approved after the financial reporting date are dealt with as an event after
the reporting date.
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Revenue Recognition
The Company recognizes revenue when the amount of revenue can be reliably measured, it is possible that
future economic benefits will flow into the entity and specific criteria have been met for each of the
Company‟s activities described below. The amount of revenue is not considered to be reliably measured
until all contingencies relating to the sale have been resolved. The Company bases its estimates on
historical results, taking into consideration the type of customer, the type of transaction and the specifics of
each arrangement.
The following specific recognition criteria must also be met before revenue is recognized:
Dividend Income. Dividend income is recognized when the right to receive has been established.
Advisory Fee. Advisory fee is recognized when the service is rendered.
Excess of consideration received from collection of receivables. Excess of consideration received from
collection of receivables is recognized when the consideration has been transferred.
Interest Income. Interest income is recognized as it accrues on a time proportion basis taking into account
the principal amount outstanding and the effective interest rate.
Other Income. Other income is recognized when earned.
Costs and Expenses

Costs and expenses are decreases in economic benefits during the accounting period in the form of outflows
or decrease of assets or incurrence of liabilities that result in decreases in equity, other than those relating to
distributions to equity participants. Costs and expenses are recognized in the parent company statement of
comprehensive income in the period these are incurred.
Provisions
Provisions are recognized when the Company has present obligations, legal or constructive, as a result of
past events, when it is probable that an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits will be required
to settle the obligation and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation. Where the
Company expects some or all of a provision to be reimbursed, the reimbursement is recognized as a
separate asset but only when the reimbursement is virtually certain. The expense relating to any provision
is presented in the parent company statement of comprehensive income, net of any reimbursements. If the
effect of the time value of money is material, provisions are discounted using a current pre-tax rate that
reflects, where appropriate, the risks specific to the liability. Where discounting is used, the increase in the
provision due to passage of time is recognized as interest expense.
Leases
The determination of whether an arrangement is, or contains, a lease is based on the substance of the
arrangement at the inception date of whether the fulfillment of the arrangement is dependent on the use of a
specific asset or assets or the arrangement conveys a right to use the asset, even if that right is not explicitly
specified in an arrangement. A reassessment is made after the inception of the lease only if one of the
following applies: (a) there is a change in contractual terms, other than a renewal or extension of the
agreement; (b) a renewal option is exercised or extension granted, unless the term of the renewal or
extension was initially included in the lease term; (c) there is a change in the determination of whether the
fulfillment is dependent on a specified asset; or (d) there is a substantial change to the asset.
Where a reassessment is made, lease accounting shall commence or cease from the date when the change in
circumstances gave rise to the reassessment for scenarios (a), (c) or (d) and the date of renewal or extension
period for scenario (b).
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As a lessee. Leases where the lessor retains substantially all the risks and benefits of ownership of the assets
are classified as operating leases. Operating lease payments are recognized as expense in the parent
company statement of comprehensive income on a straight-line basis over the lease term.
Taxes
Current tax. Current tax assets and liabilities for the current and prior years are measured at the amount
expected to be recovered from or paid to the taxation authority. The tax rates and tax laws used to compute
the amount are those that are enacted or substantively enacted as at reporting date.
Deferred tax. Deferred tax is provided, using the liability method, on all temporary differences at the
reporting date between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts for financial
reporting purposes.
Deferred tax liabilities are recognized for all taxable temporary differences except when the deferred tax
liability arises from the initial recognition of goodwill or of an asset or liability in a transaction that is not a
business combination and, at the time of the transaction, affects neither the accounting profit nor taxable
profit or loss.
Deferred tax assets are recognized for all deductible temporary differences, carryforward benefit of unused
tax credits from excess minimum corporate income tax (MCIT) over regular corporate income tax (RCIT)
and unused net operating loss carry-over (NOLCO) to the extent that it is probable that taxable profit will be
available against which the deductible temporary differences and the carry-forward benefit of unused tax
credits and unused tax losses can be utilized except when the deferred tax asset relating to the deductible
temporary difference arises from the initial recognition of an asset or liability in a transaction that is not a
business combination and, at the time of the transaction, affects neither the accounting profit nor taxable
profit or loss.
The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at each reporting date and reduced to the extent that
it is no longer probable that sufficient future taxable profit will be available to allow all or part of the
deferred tax assets to be utilized. Unrecognized deferred tax assets are reassessed at each reporting date and
are recognized to the extent that it has become probable that sufficient future taxable profit will allow the
deferred tax asset, to be recovered.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured at the tax rates that are expected to apply in the period when
the asset is realized or the liability is settled, based on tax rates (and tax laws) that have been enacted or
substantively enacted at the reporting date.
Deferred tax relating to items recognized directly in equity is also included in equity and not in profit or loss
of the parent company statement of comprehensive income.
Deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities are offset, if a legally enforceable right exists to offset current
tax assets against current tax liabilities and the deferred taxes relate to the same taxable entity and the same
taxation authority.
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Value-Added Tax (VAT)

Revenue, expenses and assets are recognized net of the amount of VAT, except:
 When the VAT incurred on a purchase of assets or services is not recoverable from the taxation
authority, in which case the VAT is recognized as part of the cost of acquisition of the asset or as part of
the expense item as applicable; or
 Receivables and payables that are stated with the amount of VAT included.
The net amount of VAT recoverable from/payable to the taxation authority is included as part of “Prepaid
taxes” under the “Other current assets” or “Accounts payable and other current liabilities” accounts in the
parent company statement of financial position.
Contingencies
Contingent liabilities are not recognized in the parent company financial statements but are disclosed in the
notes to the parent company financial statements, unless the possibility of an outflow of resources
embodying economic benefits is remote. Contingent assets are not recognized in the parent company
financial statements but are disclosed in the notes to parent company financial statements when an inflow of
economic benefits is probable.
Events after the Reporting Date

Post year-end events that provide additional information about the parent company financial position at
reporting date (adjusting events) are reflected in the parent company financial statements. Post year-end
events that are not adjusting events, if any, are disclosed in the notes to parent company financial
statements, when material.
Earnings Per Share

The Company presents basic and diluted earnings per share rate for its common shares. Basic Earnings Per
Share (EPS) is calculated by dividing net income for the period by the weighted average number of
common shares outstanding during the period after giving retroactive effect to any stock dividend
declarations.
Diluted EPS is calculated in the same manner, adjusted for the dilutive effect of any potential common
shares. As the Company has no dilutive common shares outstanding, basic and diluted earnings per share
are stated at the same amount.
Segment Reporting
A segment is a distinguishable component of the Company that is engaged either in providing products or
services within a particular economic environment, which is subject to risks and rewards that are different
from those of other segments. Such business segment is the base upon which the Company reports its
operating segment information. The Company operates in one geographical area where it derives its
revenue. The Company did not present segment information in the parent company financial statements as
the Company has only one reportable segment. However, the Company presents segment information in
the consolidated financial statements as the Company‟s subsidiary is organized into business units based on
geographical location of students and assets.
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1. Management’s Use of Judgments, Estimates and Assumptions
The preparation of the parent company financial statements in conformity with PFRS requires the Company
to make judgments, estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of revenues, expenses,
assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent liabilities at the reporting date. The uncertainties inherent
in these assumptions and estimates could result in outcomes that could require a material adjustment to the
carrying amount of the assets or liabilities affected in the future years.
Judgments
In the process of applying the Company‟s accounting policies, management has made the following judgments
apart from those including estimations and assumptions, which have the most significant effect on the amounts
recognized in the parent company financial statements.
Evaluating Lease Commitments. The evaluation of whether an arrangement contains a lease is based on its
substance. An arrangement is, or contains a lease when the fulfilment of the arrangement depends on a specific
asset or assets and the arrangement conveys a right to use the asset, even if that right is not explicitly specified
in the arrangement.
The Company has entered into an operating lease arrangement as a lessee. The Company has determined,
based on an evaluation of the terms and conditions of the arrangements, that the lessor retains all the significant
risks and rewards of ownership of these properties because the lease agreements do not transfer to the Company
the ownership over the assets at the end of the lease term and do not provide the Company with a bargain
purchase option over the leased assets and so accounts for the contracts as operating leases. Rent expense
amounted to P=2.7 million for the years ended March 31, 2016 and 2015.
Contingencies. The Company is involved in several cases, including (a) extra-judicial foreclosure of the
mortgaged properties and (b) PWU rehabilitation case involving claims for the settlement of its noncurrent
receivables. As discussed in Notes 8, 10 and 17, these claims have been resolved. The Company‟s estimate of
the probable costs for the resolution of all claims has been developed in consultation with external legal
counsels handling defense in these matters and is based upon an analysis of potential results. Other than as
discussed in Note 17, management and its legal counsels believe that the Company has substantial legal and
factual bases for its position and are of the opinion that losses arising from these legal actions, if any, will not
have a material adverse impact on the consolidated financial statements. It is possible, however, that future
results of operations could be materially affected by changes in the estimates or in the effectiveness of strategies
relating to these proceedings (see Note 17).
Estimates and Assumptions

The key estimates and assumptions concerning the future and other key sources of estimation uncertainty at
reporting date that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and
liabilities recognized in the parent company financial statements within the next financial year are discussed as
follows:
Estimating Allowance for Doubtful Accounts. The Company maintains an allowance for doubtful accounts
at a level considered adequate to provide for potential uncollectible receivables. The level of allowance is
evaluated by the Company on the basis of factors that affect the collectability of the accounts. The review
is accomplished using a combination of specific and collective assessment. The factors considered in
specific impairment assessment are the length of the Company‟s relationship with customers, customers‟
current credit status based on known factors, age of the accounts and other available information that will
indicate objective evidence that the customers may be unable to meet their financial obligations. The
collective impairment assessment is based on historical loss experience and deterioration in the market in
which the customers operate. The amounts and timing of recorded provision for doubtful accounts for any
period will differ if the Company made different assumptions or utilized different estimates.
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There were no provisions for doubtful accounts recognized for the years ended March 31, 2016 and 2015.
Receivables, including noncurrent receivables, amounted to P
=1.1 million and
=498.2 million as at March 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively (see Notes 5 and 8).
P
Impairment of AFS financial assets. The Company follows the guidance of PAS 39 to determine when an
AFS financial asset is impaired. This determination requires significant judgment. In making this
judgment, the Company evaluates, among other factors, the duration and extent to which the fair value of an
investment is less than its cost; and the financial health of and near-term business outlook for the investee,
including factors such as industry and sector performance, changes in technology and operational and
financing cash flow.
An AFS financial asset is considered to be impaired when there has been a significant or prolonged decline
in the fair value below its cost or where other objective evidence of impairment exists. The determination
of what is “significant” or “prolonged” requires judgment. The Company treats “significant”, generally as
20% or more decline in the original cost of investment; and “prolonged”, as a period of greater than six
months. In addition, the Company evaluates other factors, including normal volatility in share price for
quoted equities and the future cash flows and the discount factors for unquoted equities.
No impairment loss for investments in equity securities was recognized for the years ended March 31, 2016
and 2015.
Available-for-sale financial assets amounted to P

=0.7 million and P
=0.8 million as at March 31, 2016 and
2015, respectively (see Note 9).
Impairment of Nonfinancial Assets. An impairment review is performed whenever events or changes in

circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of investments in subsidiaries, investment properties,
property and equipment and software cost may not be recoverable or that the previously recognized
impairment loss may no longer exist or may have decreased. The factors that the Company considers
important which could trigger an impairment review include the following:
 significant under performance relative to expected historical or projected future operating results;
 significant changes in the manner of use of the acquired assets or the strategy for overall business;
 significant negative industry or economic trends;
 the dividend exceeds the total comprehensive income of the associate in the period the dividend is
declared; or
 the carrying amount of the investment in a subsidiary in the parent company financial statements
exceeds the carrying amount in the financial statements of the investee‟s net assets, including associated
goodwill.
At each financial reporting date, the Company assesses whether there are any indicators of impairment.
Only if indicators of impairment are present will the Company perform the impairment testing.
The Company recognizes an impairment loss whenever the carrying amount of an asset exceeds its
recoverable amount. The recoverable amount is computed using the value in use approach.
Recoverable amounts are estimated for individual assets or, if it is not possible, for the cash-generating unit
to which the asset belongs.
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While it is believed that the assumptions used in the estimation of fair values reflected in the parent
company financial statements are appropriate and reasonable, significant changes in these assumptions may
materially affect the assessment of recoverable value and any resulting impairment loss would have a
material adverse impact on the results of operations.
Noncurrent nonfinancial assets that are subject to impairment testing as at March 31, 2016 and 2015 are as
follows:
2016 2015
Investments in subsidiaries (see Note 7) =16,021,074,967 P
P =16,021,074,967
Investment properties (see Note 10) 1,280,539,000 –
Property and equipment (see Note 11) 6,362,099 9,073,343
Software cost 300,000 450,000
No impairment loss was recognized for the years ended March 31, 2016 and 2015.
Recognition of Deferred Tax Assets. The Company reviews the carrying amounts of deferred tax assets at
each reporting date and reduced these to the extent that it is no longer probable that sufficient taxable
income will be available to allow all or part of the deferred tax assets to be utilized.
Since the Company is a holding company, management assessed that no sufficient future taxable income
will be generated to allow all or part of its deferred tax assets to be utilized as the Company‟s income
mainly pertains to passive income which are not subject to income tax.
As at March 31, 2016, the Company has no deductible temporary difference, unused NOLCO and MCIT.
Unused NOLCO and MCIT for which no deferred tax assets were recognized amounted to
=10.5 million and P
P =1.0 million, respectively, as at March 31, 2015 (see Note 16).
2. Cash and Cash Equivalents
This account consists of:
2016 2015
Cash on hand P
=5,000 P5,000
=
Cash in banks 14,825,433 4,394,420
Cash equivalents – 26,166,899
P
=14,830,433 =30,566,319
P
Cash in banks earn interest at the prevailing bank deposit rates. Cash equivalents are short-term placements
which are made for varying periods of up to three months depending on the immediate cash requirements of
the Company and earn interest at the prevailing short-term investment rates.
Interest income earned from cash in banks and short-term cash placements for the years ended March 31,
2016 and 2015 amounted to P =0.4 million and P
=0.6 million, respectively.
3. Receivables
2016 2015
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Advances to officers and employees (see Note 13) P

=995,865 =1,283,875
P
Receivable from a related party (see Note 13) 41,166 1,403,186
Others 94,350 –
P
=1,131,381 =2,687,061
P
a. Advances to officers and employees are normally liquidated within one month.
b. Receivable from a related party pertains to noninterest-bearing advances which are expected to be settled
within one year.
c. Others primarily pertain to advances for legal services which are noninterest-bearing and are expected to be
settled within one year.
4. Other Current Assets
2016 2015
Prepaid taxes P
=6,014,713 =13,779,674
P
Others 170,525 170,525
P
=6,185,238 =13,950,199
P
As at March 31, 2016 and 2015, prepaid taxes include input VAT. As at March 31, 2015, prepaid taxes also
include CWT.
5. Investments in Subsidiaries
The Company carries its investments in shares of stock of the following subsidiaries under the cost method:
Principal Place Percentage of
of Business Ownership Cost
STI Education Services
Group, Inc. (STI ESG) Cainta, Rizal 98.7% P
=15,283,676,041
STI West Negros University, Bacolod City,
Inc. (STI WNU) Negros Occidental 99.9% 592,398,926
Attenborough Holdings Corp.
(AHC) Pasig 100.0% 145,000,000
=16,021,074,967
P
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Movement in the investment cost follows:
2016 2015
Balance at beginning of year =16,021,074,967 =
P P15,651,120,967
Additions – 369,954,000
Balance at end of year =16,021,074,967 P
P =16,021,074,967
STI ESG
STI ESG has investments in several entities which own and operate STI schools. STI ESG is involved in
establishing, maintaining and operating educational institutions to provide pre-elementary, elementary,
secondary, and tertiary as well as post-graduate courses, post-secondary and lower tertiary non-degree
programs. STI ESG also develops, adopts and/or acquires, entirely or in part, such curricula or academic
services as may be necessary in the pursuance of its main activities, relating but not limited to information
technology services, information technology-enabled services, nursing, education, hotel and restaurant
management, engineering, business studies and care-giving. Other activities of STI ESG include computer
services, such as, but not limited to, programming, systems design and analysis, feasibility studies,
installation support, job processing, consultancy, and other related activities.
As at March 31, 2016 and 2015, STI Holdings‟ ownership interest in STI ESG is approximately 99%.
On September 16, 2015 and September 22, 2014, the Company received cash dividends from STI ESG
amounting to P
=246.7 million or P
=0.08 per STI ESG share.
STI WNU
Movement in investment in shares of stock of STI WNU is as follows:
2016 2015
Balance at beginning of year P
=592,398,926 =367,444,926
P
Additions – 224,954,000
592,398,926 592,398,926
On September 11, 2013, STI Holdings executed a Share Purchase Agreement with the former shareholders
of STI WNU (the “Agustin Family”). STI WNU owns and operates STI West Negros University in
Bacolod City. It offers pre-elementary, elementary, secondary and tertiary education and graduate courses.
On October 1, 2013, STI Holdings entered into a Deed of Absolute Sale to acquire the shares in STI WNU
constituting 99.45% of the issued and outstanding common stock and 99.93% of the issued and outstanding
preferred stock of STI WNU for an aggregate purchase price of
=400.0 million, including contingent consideration. The acquisition cost was eventually recorded at P
P =397.0
million broken down as follows: (a) cash payment of P=238.2 million, including advances amounting to P =
34.4 million; (b) contingent consideration amounting to P
=151.5 million and (c) payable to STI WNU on
behalf of STI WNU‟s previous shareholders amounting to
=7.3 million. Certain acquisition-related expenses amounting to P
P =4.7 million were capitalized as part of the
cost of acquiring STI WNU.
The Company‟s remaining liability for contingent consideration amounting to P =67.0 million and
=95.7 million as at March 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively, is separately presented as nontrade payable in
P
the parent company statements of financial position. In April and September 2015, the Company settled a
portion of its nontrade payable amounting to P
=12.7 million and
P
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On March 12, 2015, the SEC approved the application of STI WNU for the increase in its authorized capital
stock and the reclassification of its preferred shares into common shares. Pursuant to the SEC approval, the
Company‟s deposit for future stock subscription of
=179.7 million was then applied to its subscription to 2,249,540 common shares of STI WNU.
P
As at March 31, 2016 and 2015, the Company has unpaid subscription to STI WNU, recognized as
subscription payable under “Accounts payable and other current liabilities” in the parent company
statements of financial position, amounting to P
=35.2 million and P
=45.2 million, respectively (see Note 12).
AHC
AHC is a holding company which is a party to the Joint Venture Agreement and Shareholders‟ Agreement
with STI Holdings, Philippine Women‟s University (“PWU”) and Unlad Resources Development
Corporation (“Unlad”) (see Note 8).
In May 2014, STI Holdings made a deposit of P =56.0 million for 40% ownership in AHC. In November
2014, the said deposit was converted into P=56.0 million AHC shares following the SEC approval of the
increase in the authorized capital shares of AHC.
On February 11, 2015, the Company acquired the remaining 60% ownership in AHC, including
subscription rights, from various individuals for a consideration of P
=25.0 million making AHC a subsidiary
as at March 31, 2015.
As at March 31, 2016 and 2015, the Company has unpaid subscription to AHC, presented as “Subscription
payable” under noncurrent liability in the parent company statements of financial position, amounting to P
=
64.0 million.
6. Noncurrent Receivables
As at March 31, 2015, this account consists of:
Amount
Receivable from PWU* =276,993,776
P
Receivable from Unlad* 202,499,652
Accrued interest** 15,978,935
=495,472,363
P
**Includes =P 31.5 million of capitalized expenses relative to the foreclosure proceedings.
**Interest up to December 31, 2012 only
These receivables represent loans extended by the Company to PWU and Unlad when the Company
acceded, in November 2011, to the Joint Venture Agreement and Shareholders‟ Agreement (the
“Agreements”) by and among PWU, Unlad, an Individual and Mr. Eusebio H. Tanco (“EHT”), STI
Holdings‟ BOD Chairman, for the formation of a strategic arrangement with regard to the efficient
management and operation of PWU.
PWU is a private non-stock, non-profit educational institution, which provides basic, secondary and tertiary
education to its students while Unlad is a real estate company controlled by the Benitez Family and has
some assets which are used to support the educational thrust of PWU.
Pursuant to the Agreements, the Company acquired PWU‟s debt from PWU‟s creditor bank, together with
all of the bank‟s rights to the underlying collateral and security, for the amount of
=223.5 million (the “Acquired Loan”), on a without recourse basis, in November 2011. The terms of the
P
Acquired Loan are governed by the Facility Agreement dated October 20, 2009 entered into by PWU and
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PWU‟s creditor bank (the “Facility Agreement”). The Acquired Loan is secured, among others, by the real
estate mortgage constituted over the PWU Taft Properties and real estate properties of Unlad in Quezon
City.
Likewise in accordance with the Agreements, the Company is obliged to extend: (a) a direct loan to PWU in
=26.5 million (the “Loan to PWU”) and (b) a loan to Unlad in the amount of P
the amount of P =198.0 million
(the “Loan to Unlad”).
As stated in the Agreements, the Acquired Loan and Loan to PWU, inclusive of 5% interest per annum,
shall be accrued and paid by way of the assignment by PWU of its shares in Unlad (which PWU will
acquire through a Property-for-Share Swap Transaction). Likewise, the Loan to Unlad, inclusive of 5%
interest per annum, shall be paid by way of conversion of said loan into equity in Unlad to enable the
Company to acquire, together with the shares assigned by PWU to the Company as payment for the
Acquired Loan and Loan to PWU, a total of 40% equity in Unlad.
On May 17, 2012, the Individual, who is a party to the Agreements with the Company, PWU and Unlad,
assigned his rights, title and interest in the Joint Venture Agreement to AHC. AHC thereby assumed the
Individual‟s obligation to grant a loan to Unlad in the principal amount of
=224.0 million (the “AHC Loan to Unlad”). Pursuant to the agreement, the Company and AHC
P
(collectively referred to as the “Lenders”) agreed to lend Unlad a principal amount of
=422.0 million consisting of the Company‟s Loan to Unlad and the AHC Loan to Unlad.
P
In further pursuance of the Agreements, on June 8, 2012, the Company entered into an Omnibus Agreement
with PWU (“PWU Omnibus Agreement”) consisting of: (1) a prefatory agreement;
(2) a loan agreement; and (3) a real estate mortgage. Under the PWU Omnibus Agreement, the Company
will extend the Loan to PWU, which shall be accrued and paid by way of assignment by PWU of its shares
in Unlad. The Loan to PWU is secured by the real estate mortgage constituted on the PWU Taft Properties
and PWU Indiana Property (“Manila Properties”).
Also, on June 8, 2012, the Company entered into an Omnibus Agreement with Unlad and AHC (“Unlad
Omnibus Agreement”) consisting of: (1) a prefatory agreement; (2) a loan agreement; and (3) a real estate
mortgage.
Under the Unlad Omnibus Agreement, the Lenders will extend a loan to Unlad which is payable by way of
conversion into equity in Unlad. Said conversion into equity in Unlad must enable: (a) the Company to
acquire, together with the shares acquired by it as payment of the Acquired Loan and Loan to PWU, 40% of
the issued and outstanding capital stock of Unlad, as discussed above; and (b) AHC to acquire 20% of
Unlad‟s issued and outstanding capital stock. The Loan to Unlad and AHC Loan to Unlad are secured by
the real estate mortgage constituted on real estate properties of Unlad in Quezon City and Davao City.
In June 2012, the Company released the Loan to PWU amounting to P =26.5 million while in August and
October 2012, the Company granted the Loan to Unlad amounting to P
=166.0 million and
P
In April and August 2013, AHC extended the AHC Loan to Unlad totaling P
=65.0 million.
On March 25, 2013, the Joint Venture Agreement, Facility Agreement, PWU Omnibus Agreement and Unlad
Omnibus Agreement have been amended to discontinue imposition of interest on the Acquired Loan, Loan to
PWU, Loan to Unlad and AHC Loan to Unlad effective January 1, 2013.
On November 15, 2014, Mr. Conrado Benitez II, a Trustee of PWU and a Director of Unlad, notified the
Company of his desire to terminate the Joint Venture Agreement.
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On November 22, 2014, a Special Joint Meeting of the Board of Trustees of PWU and the Board of Directors
of Unlad was held to discuss the status and future of the Joint Venture Agreement. In this meeting, Dr. Jose
Francisco B. Benitez, the President of PWU, expressed his preference to rescind and terminate the Joint
Venture Agreement. In addition, Mr. Conrado L. Benitez II moved to cancel and/or defer the Annual
Stockholders‟ Meeting of Unlad on December 5, 2014. The Agenda for the Annual Stockholders‟ Meeting of
Unlad included the amendment of Unlad‟s Articles of Incorporation to increase its authorized capital stock to P
=
1.5 billion. The increase of the authorized capital stock of Unlad is needed to accommodate the Property-for-
Share Swap Transaction of PWU and Unlad needed for the payment of the Acquired Loan and Loan to PWU,
and to accommodate the Loan to Equity Conversion of the Loan to Unlad and AHC Loan to Unlad. EHT stated
that a cancellation and/or deferment of Unlad‟s Annual Stockholders Meeting on December 5, 2014 equates to
a denial of the increase in the authorized capital stock of Unlad and a refusal of PWU and Unlad to pay their
loans.
On December 5, 2014, during Unlad‟s Annual Stockholders‟ Meeting, Mr. Conrado L. Benitez II, representing
the majority of the quorum present, moved to adjourn the meeting and defer the approval of the amendment of
Unlad‟s Articles of Incorporation to increase the authorized capital stock thereof to P
=1.5 billion due to a legal
impediment allegedly imposed by the Bureau of Internal Revenue with respect to the Property-for-Share Swap
Transaction.
On December 9, 2014 and December 16, 2014, the Company and AHC, respectively, served a Notice of
Default to PWU and Unlad demanding payments of the loans, including interest, penalties, VAT and other fees.
At various dates in February 2015, the Company and AHC filed a Petition with the Office of Clerk of Court
and Ex-Officio Sheriff of the Regional Trial Court (“RTC”) of Manila, Quezon City and Davao City for the
extra-judicial foreclosure of real estate mortgage over parcels of land and all improvements located thereon
(see Note 17).
On March 13, 2015, Dr. Helena Z. Benitez (“HZB”) filed a Creditor-Initiated Petition for Rehabilitation of
PWU in RTC Manila (“PWU Rehabilitation Case”). The PWU Rehabilitation Case was raffled to Branch
46 of the RTC Manila (“Rehabilitation Court”) (see Note 17).
On March 26, 2015, the Company filed a Notice of Claim with the Rehabilitation Court.
On August 29, 2015, the Rehabilitation Court rendered a decision dismissing the PWU Rehabilitation Case.
After filing of the Motion for Reconsideration and responsive pleadings thereto, on January 21, 2016, the
Rehabilitation Court denied the respective Motions for Reconsideration filed by HZB and PWU (see further
discussion on Note 17).
On March 1, 2016, the Company and AHC executed a Deed of Assignment wherein AHC assigned its AHC
Loan to Unlad, including capitalized foreclosure expenses, amounting to
=66.7 million for a cash consideration of P
P =73.8 million. As a result, the Company recognized additional
receivable from Unlad amounting to P =73.8 million. As of March 31, 2016, the Company has paid P =10.0
million of the consideration.
On March 22, 2016, the Company, PWU, Unlad, and HZB entered into a Memorandum of Agreement
(“MOA”) for the extinguishment and settlement of the outstanding obligations of PWU and Unlad to the
Company. The MOA includes, among others, the execution of the following on March 31, 2016:
 Deed of Dacion of Quezon City Properties and Davao Property (collectively referred to as the “Deeds”)
in favor of the Company
 Release and cancellation of mortgages over the Manila Properties to be executed by the Company
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The MOA also provides that the Company will be committed to fund and advance all taxes, expenses and
=150.0 million in order to obtain the BIR Certificate Authorizing Registration (“CAR”)
fees to the extent of P
and the issuance of new Transfer Certificates of Title (“TCT”) and Tax Declarations (“TD”) in favor of the
Company. In the event that such expenses are less than P =150.0 million, the excess shall be given to Unlad.
However, if the P=150.0 million will be insufficient to cover the expenses, the Company will provide the
deficiency without any right of reimbursement from Unlad (see Note 12).
Prior to the settlement, the breakdown of the receivables from PWU and Unlad follows:
PWU Unlad* Total

Principal amount =250,000,000
P =263,000,000
P =513,000,000
P
Interest** 12,651,546 10,465,046 23,116,592
Auction expenses 23,195,709 951,876 24,147,585
Foreclosure and legal expenses 18,021,970 5,941,989 23,963,959
=303,869,225
P =280,358,911
P =584,228,136
P
**Receivable from Unlad includes assigned receivable from AHC amounting to =
P 73.8 million
Pursuant to the MOA, on March 31, 2016, the Company and Unlad entered into the Deeds wherein Unlad
transfers four parcels of land in Quezon City and a parcel of land in Davao to the Company for a total
dacion price of P
=611.0 million and P=300.0 million, respectively, for the settlement of the outstanding loans
of PWU and Unlad. This resulted in a gain amounting to
=546.3 million, after recognition of the properties received at fair value, and is presented as “Excess of
P
consideration received from collection of receivables” in the 2016 parent company statement of
comprehensive income (see Note 10).
Consequently, the Company recognized the Quezon City and Davao properties as “Investment properties”
in the parent company statement of financial position as at March 31, 2016.
(see Note 10).
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7. Available-for-sale Financial Assets
This account represents the Company‟s investment in quoted equity securities amounting to
=731,375 and P
P =768,725 as at March 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.
Movement in unrealized mark-to-market gain on available-for-sale financial assets follows:
2016 2015
=404,258 =485,598
P
Unrealized mark-to-market loss (37,350) (81,340)
Balance at end of year P
=366,908 =404,258
P
8. Investment Properties
Investment properties comprise parcels of land and buildings and improvements located in Quezon City and
Davao City currently held by the Company for capital appreciation. These properties were obtained by the
Company from Unlad through the Deeds executed on March 31, 2016 for a total dacion price of P =911.0
million as settlement of the outstanding obligations of Unlad and PWU to the Company (see Note 8).
As at March 31, 2016, the fair values of STI ESH‟s investment properties are as follows:
Quezon City properties* =1,006,724,000

P
Davao property 273,815,000
=1,280,539,000
P
*Includes buildings and improvements valued at =
P 29.1 million
The fair value of was determined by an independent professionally qualified appraiser. The fair value
represents the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly
transaction between market participants at the measurement date.
Land
Level 3 fair value of the land was estimated using the sales comparison approach. The sales comparison
approach is a comparative approach to value that considers the sales of similar or substitute properties and
related market data and establishes a value estimate by process involving comparison. Listings and
offerings may also be considered.
The following table shows the valuation technique used in measuring the fair value of the land, as well as
the significant unobservable inputs used:
Fair value at March 31, 2016 =1,251,415,000

P
Valuation technique Sales comparison approach
Unobservable input External factors – net price per square meter
Internal factors – Location, size, depth
influence, and time element
Relationship of unobservable inputs to fair value The higher the price per square meter,
the higher the fair value
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Buildings and Improvements

Level 3 fair values of buildings and improvements have been derived using the cost approach. The cost
approach is a comparative approach to the value of property or another asset that considers as a substitute
for the purchase of a given property, the possibility of constructing another property that is an equivalent to
the original or one that could furnish equal utility with no undue cost resulting from delay. As of March 31,
2016, the fair value of the buildings and improvements amounted to P =29.1 million.
The highest and best use of the Quezon City properties is a mixed-use, commercial and residential other
than its existing use as institutional. The highest best use of the Davao property is institutional utility
(educational purpose).
The difference between the fair value and the dacion price of these investment properties amounting to P
=
369.5 million was recognized as part of “Excess of consideration received from collection of receivables” in
the 2016 parent company statement of comprehensive income
(see Note 8).
9. Property and Equipment
The rollforward analyses of this account follow:

2016
Office Leasehold Furniture Transportation
Equipment Improvements and Fixtures Equipment Total
Cost
=505,187 P
=16,154,788 P
=300,967 =–
P P
=16,960,942
Additions 84,195 963,755 1,764 627,343 1,677,057
Disposals – – – (627,343) (627,343)
Balance at end of year 589,382 17,118,543 302,731 – 18,010,656
Accumulated Depreciation
and Amortization*
Balance at beginning of year 432,562 7,229,452 225,585 – 7,887,599
Depreciation and amortization 87,880 3,597,910 75,168 83,645 3,844,603
Disposals – – – (83,645) (83,645)
Net Book Value P
=68,940 P
=6,291,181 P
=1,978 =–
P P
=6,362,099
2015
Property
Office Leasehold Furniture under
Equipment Improvements and Fixtures Construction Total
Cost
Balance at beginning of year =502,295
P =16,154,788
P =300,967
P P–
= =16,958,050
P
Additions 2,892 – – – 2,892
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization
Balance at beginning of year 326,910 3,778,621 93,583 – 4,199,114
Depreciation and amortization 105,652 3,450,831 132,002 – 3,688,485
Net Book Value =72,625
P =8,925,336
P =75,382
P =–
P =9,073,343
P
Cost of fully depreciated property and equipment that are still in use is not material.
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10. Accounts payable and other current liabilities
2016 2015
Accounts payable P
=86,247,115 =605,396
P
Payable to Unlad 64,396,900 –
Payable to AHC 63,778,000 –
Subscription payable to STI WNU (see Note 7) 35,227,650 45,227,650
Accrued expenses (see Note 13) 13,232,182 1,111,612
Others 221,051 168,658
P
=263,102,898 =47,113,316
P
a. As discussed in Note 8, the MOA provides that the Company is committed to fund and advance all taxes,
expenses and fees to the extent of P
=150.0 million to obtain the BIR CAR and the issuance of new TCTs and
TDs of the investment properties in favor of the Company. As of March 31, 2016, the Company
=85.6 million payable to BIR as part of “Accounts payable” and P
recognized P =64.4 million as “Payable to
Unlad”. As at July 12, 2016, the Company has already paid P =85.6 million and P
=55.0 million of the payable
to BIR and payable to Unlad, respectively.
b. Payable to AHC pertains to the remaining balance of the considerations relative to the assignment of
AHC‟s receivable from Unlad on March 1, 2016 (see Note 8). The Deed of Assignment provides that the
cash consideration will be payable in cash of P
=10.0 million upon execution of the Deed of Assignment and
the remaining balance of P
=63.8 million within one year.
c. As of March 31, 2016, accrued expenses primarily pertain to accrual for legal fees relative to the
foreclosure proceedings and execution of the MOA and the Deeds.
11. Related Party Transactions
Enterprises and individuals that directly, or indirectly through one or more intermediaries, control, or are
controlled by, or under common control with the Company, including holding companies, and fellow
subsidiaries are related entities of the Company. Associates and individuals owning, directly or indirectly,
an interest in the voting power of the Company that gives them significant influence over the enterprise, key
management personnel, including directors and officers of the Company and close members of the family of
these individuals and companies associated with these individuals also constitute related entities.
The Company, in the normal course of business, has the following transactions with related parties:
Amount of Transactions Outstanding
for the Year Receivable (Payable)
Category 2016 2015 2016 2015 Terms Conditions
Subsidiaries
STI ESG
Advisory fee P
= 14,400,000 =14,400,000
P =–
P =–
P 30 days upon receipt Unsecured
of billings;
Noninterest-bearing
Reimbursements 1,230,838 – – – Within 1 year; Unsecured
Noninterest-bearing
(Forward)
STI WNU
Advisory fee P
= 3,600,000 =900,000
P =–
P =–
P 30 days upon receipt Unsecured
of billings;
Noninterest-bearing
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for the Year Receivable (Payable)
Category 2016 2015 2016 2015 Terms Conditions
Subscription payable (10,000,000) 45,227,650 (35,227,650) (45,227,650) Noninterest-bearing Unsecured
(see Note 12)
AHC
Advances (1,403,186) 1,403,186 – 1,403,186 Within 1 year; Noninterest- Unsecured;
bearing no impairment
Payable to AHC (see Note 12) 73,778,000 – (63,778,000) – Within 1 year; Noninterest- Unsecured
bearing
Subscription payable – 64,000,000 (64,000,000) (64,000,000) Noninterest-bearing Unsecured
Affiliates*
Phil First Insurance Co., Inc.
Rental and other charges (see 3,676,080 3,826,304 (949,813) (732,857) Within 1 year; Noninterest- Unsecured
Note 12) bearing
Information and
Communications
Technology Academy, Inc.
Advances (see Note 5) 41,166 – 41,166 – Within 1 year; Noninterest- Unsecured;
bearing no impairment
Officers and Employees
Advances to officers and 745,865 1,884,356 995,865 1,283,875 Liquidated with-in 1 month; Unsecured
employees (see Note 5) Noninterest-bearing
= 162,918,432) (P
(P =107,273,446)
*Affiliates are entities under common control of a majority Shareholder
a. Business Advisory Agreement with STI ESG and STI WNU
In November 2012, the Company and STI ESG entered into an agreement for the Company to act as an
adviser for the latter with a monthly fee of P
=1.2 million.
Further, in January 2015, the Company and STI WNU entered into an agreement for the Company to act as
an adviser for the latter with a monthly fee of P
=0.3 million.
Advisory fee earned for the years ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 amounted to P
=18.0 million and P
=15.3
million, respectively.
b. Compensation and Benefits of Key Management Personnel
The Company‟s directors did not receive any compensation from the Company, except for directors‟ fees
paid for each board meeting attended. Key management compensation for the years ended March 31, 2016
and 2015 amounted to P=5.3 million and P
12. Equity
a. Common Stock
Details as at March 31, 2016 and 2015 follow:
Shares Amount
Common stock - P =0.50 par value per share
Authorized 10,000,000,000 =5,000,000,000
P
Issued and outstanding 9,904,806,924 4,952,403,462
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Set out below is the Company‟s track record of registration of its securities:
Number of Shares Issue/ Offer Price

Date of Approval Authorized Issued
December 4, 2007* 1,103,000,000 307,182,211 =0.50
P
November 25, 2011** 1,103,000,000 795,817,789 0.60
September 28, 2012*** 10,000,000,000 5,901,806,924 2.22
November 7, 2012 10,000,000,000 2,627,000,000 0.90
November 28, 2012 10,000,000,000 273,000,000 0.90
*** Date when the registration statement covering such securities was rendered effective by the SEC.
*** Date when the Company filed SEC form 10-1(k) (Notice of Exempt Transaction) with the SEC in accordance with the Securities
Regulation Code and its Implementing Rules and Regulations.
*** Date when the SEC approved the increase in authorized capital stock.
As at March 31, 2016 and 2015, the Company has a total number of shareholders on record of 1,256
and 1,246, respectively.
b. Retained Earnings
On September 25, 2015, cash dividends amounting to P

=0.02 per share or the aggregate amount of P
=
198.1 million were declared by the Company‟s BOD in favor of all stockholders on record as at
October 12, 2015, payable on November 5, 2015.

=0.02 per share or the aggregate amount of P
=
198.1 million were declared by the Company‟s BOD in favor of all stockholders on record as at
October 17, 2014, payable on November 11, 2014.
As at March 31, 2016 and 2015, long outstanding unclaimed dividends amounting to
=11.9 million pertain to dividend declarations from 1998 to 2006.
P
13. Basic/Diluted Earnings Per Share
The table below shows the summary of net income and weighted average number of common shares
outstanding used in the calculation of earnings per share:
2016 2015
Net income P
=622,538,117 =239,637,111
P
Common shares at beginning and end of year 9,904,806,924 9,904,806,924
P
=0.063 =0.024
P
The basic and diluted earnings per share are the same as at March 31, 2016 and 2015 as there are no dilutive
potential common shares.
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14. Income Taxes
The provision for current income tax in 2016 and 2015 represent RCIT and MCIT, respectively.
The reconciliation between the provision for income tax at the applicable statutory tax rate and the
provision for current income tax as shown in the parent company statements of comprehensive income are
as follows:
2016 2015
Provision for income tax at statutory tax rate P
=233,272,470 =71,987,973
P
Tax effects of:
Dividend income (73,996,175) (73,999,661)
Change in unrecognized deferred tax assets (4,142,974) 1,939,535
Income subjected to final tax (113,470) (177,134)
Nondeductible expenses 16,931 515,305
Expired MCIT – 56,782
P
=155,036,782 =322,800
P
As at March 31, 2015, the Company did not recognize the deferred tax assets on the following NOLCO and
MCIT as management believes that future taxable income will not be available to allow all or part of
NOLCO and MCIT to be utilized as the Company‟s income mainly pertains to passive income which are
not subject to income tax:
Year Incurred Expiry Date NOLCO MCIT

2015 2018 =5,723,993
P =322,800
P
2014 2017 3,515,286 304,800
2013 2016 1,216,212 378,727
=10,455,491
P =1,006,327
P
NOLCO amounting to P =10.5 million and MCIT amounting to P =1.0 million were applied against the taxable
income and income tax due, respectively, for the year ended March 31, 2016.
As at March 31, 2016, the Company has no available NOLCO and MCIT.
As at March 31, 2016, the Company recognized deferred tax liability amounting to P =110.9 million pertaining
to the excess of fair value over the dacion price of the properties received through dacion (see Notes 8 and
10).
15. Commitments and Contingencies
Corporate Surety Granted to STI WNU

On November 25, 2014, the BOD of the Company approved and authorized the execution, delivery and
performance of the Surety Agreement with China Banking Corporation (China Bank) as security for the
following obligations of STI WNU: (a) a credit line of P=5.0 million; (b) a long-term loan in the principal
amount of P=300.0 million; and (c) bridge financing in the amount of
=20.0 million.
P
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Further, the BOD approved and authorized the execution, delivery and performance, as a conforming party,
of the Amendment and Supplemental Agreement to the P =3,000.0 million Corporate Notes Facility
Agreement, by and among STI WNU, China Bank and STI ESG, relative to the long-term financing of STI
WNU in the amount of P=300.0 million.
In December 2014, the Company issued a Surety Agreement in favor of China Bank to secure STI WNU‟s
=5.0 million credit line. As of March 31, 2016, STI WNU‟s outstanding
=300.0 million long-term loan and P
P
long-term loan amounted to P
=275.0 million.
Petition for Foreclosure against PWU and Unlad

In December 2014, the Company and AHC served notices of default to PWU and Unlad
(see Note 8).
Foreclosure of PWU Indiana Property and Taft Properties. On February 10, 2015, the Company filed two
Petitions for Extra-Judicial Foreclosure of Real Estate Mortgage with the Office of the Clerk of Court and
Ex-Officio Sheriff of the RTC of Manila. The first Petition seeks the foreclosure and sale of the PWU Taft
Properties to satisfy the Acquired Loan in the amount of
=702.4 million as at December 7, 2014. The second Petition seeks the foreclosure and sale of the PWU
P
Taft Properties and PWU Indiana Property to satisfy the Loan to PWU in the amount of
=30.7 million as at December 7, 2014. The extra-judicial foreclosure sale for these two Petitions was
P
scheduled on March 18, 2015, with March 26, 2015 as the alternative date.
On March 18, 2015, the extra-judicial foreclosure sales for the Taft and Indiana Properties of PWU were
conducted and the Company was declared as the winning bidder for both, with a bid of
=330.6 million for the PWU Taft Properties and P
P =5.3 million for the PWU Indiana Property.
The Certificates of Sale for these properties were annotated on March 24, 2015.
The Company, AHC, PWU and Unlad have arrived at a settlement over all claims arising from the
Agreements. Under the settlement, PWU was able to redeem the PWU Taft and Indiana Properties (see
Note 8).
Foreclosure of Unlad Quezon City Property. On February 12, 2015, the Company filed two Petitions for
Extra Judicial Foreclosure of Real Estate Mortgage with the Office of the Clerk of Court and Ex-Officio
Sheriff of the RTC of Quezon City. The first Petition seeks the foreclosure and sale of Unlad‟s real estate
properties securing the Acquired Loan in the amount of
=702.4 million as at December 7, 2014. The first Petition was later amended by an Amended Petition for
P
Extra-Judicial Foreclosure of Real Estate Mortgage filed on February 18, 2015. The Amended Petition
added Unlad as a party to the case. The second Petition is a Joint Petition with AHC, which seeks the
foreclosure and sale of Unlad‟s real estate properties securing the Loan to Unlad and AHC Loan to Unlad in
the amount of P=223.7 million as at December 7, 2014 and
=70.3 million as at December 15, 2014, respectively. The extra-judicial foreclosure sale for these two
P
Petitions was scheduled on March 24, 2015, with April 7, 2015 as the alternative date.
On March 24, 2015, the Executive Judge of RTC Quezon City temporarily suspended the extra-judicial
foreclosure sales of the Unlad properties on the basis of the Commencement Order in the PWU
Rehabilitation Case, as discussed under “PWU Rehabilitation Case” in this note. The Executive Judge of
RTC Quezon City denied the Company‟s Motion for Reconsideration on April 7 2015.
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On October 30, 2015, the extra-judicial foreclosure sale of the Unlad properties in Quezon City was
resumed pursuant to a Disposition of the Executive Judge of RTC Quezon City. The Company was
declared the winning bidder, with an aggregate bid of P =407.8 million for Unlad‟s real estate properties
securing the STI Holdings‟ Acquired Loan, STI Holdings Loan to Unlad, and AHC Loan to Unlad. The
Certificates of Sale for the first Petition and second Petition were annotated on December 1, 2015 and
November 13, 2015, respectively.
Under the settlement discussed in Note 8, Unlad ceded to the Company by way of dacion en pago on March
31, 2016 its foreclosed properties in Quezon City and Davao.
Foreclosure of Unlad Davao Property. On February 18, 2015, the Company and AHC filed a Joint Petition
for Extra Judicial Foreclosure of Real Estate Mortgage with the Office of the Clerk of Court and Ex-Officio
Sheriff of the RTC of Davao City. The Joint Petition seeks the foreclosure and sale of Unlad‟s real estate
property in Davao City securing the Loan to Unlad and AHC Loan to Unlad in the amount of P =223.7
million as at December 7, 2014 and P=70.4 million as at December 15, 2014, respectively. The extra-judicial
foreclosure sale for the Unlad Davao property was scheduled on April 17, 2015, with May 22, 2015 as the
alternative date.
On April 17, 2015, the Vice-Executive Judge of the RTC of Davao City temporarily suspended the extra-
judicial foreclosure sale of the Unlad property in Davao City on the basis of the Commencement Order
issued by the Rehabilitation Court, as discussed under “PWU Rehabilitation Case” in this note. The Vice-
Executive Judge of the RTC of Davao City denied the Company‟s Motion for Reconsideration on April 23,
2015.
On June 18, 2015, the Company with AHC filed a Petition for Certiorari and Mandamus with the Court of
Appeals (“CA”) – Mindanao Station to question the decision of the Vice-Executive Judge of RTC Davao
City to temporarily suspend the extra-judicial foreclosure sale on the basis of the Commencement Order
issued in the PWU Rehabilitation Case.
On August 25 2015, the Company wrote a letter to the Office of the Clerk of Court and Ex-Officio Sheriff
of the RTC of Davao City asking for the resumption of the extra-judicial foreclosure sales of the Unlad
property in Davao City due to the dismissal of the PWU Rehabilitation Case. The said letter was referred to
the Executive Judge of RTC Davao City. The Executive Judge of RTC Davao City denied the request of
the Company in a 2nd Indorsement dated August 26, 2015 due to the pendency of the Petition for Certiorari
and Mandamus with the CA questioning the suspension of the extra-judicial foreclosure sale of the Unlad
Property in Davao City.
On August 28 2015, the Company and AHC filed a Verified Motion to Withdraw the Petition for Certiorari
and Mandamus with the CA because the subject of the matter of the case has been rendered moot and
academic by the dismissal of the PWU Rehabilitation Case.
On January 12, 2016, the Company wrote another letter to the Office of the Clerk of Court and Ex-Officio
Sheriff of the RTC of Davao City asking for the resumption of the extra-judicial foreclosure sale of the
Unlad property in Davao City. The Company informed the Office of the Clerk of Court and Ex-Officio
Sheriff of the RTC of Davao City, in this letter, of the Verified Motion to Withdraw the Petition for
Certiorari and Mandamus that it filed with the CA together with AHC. The subject letter was referred to the
Executive Judge of RTC Davao City. The Executive Judge of RTC Davao City, in a 2nd Indorsement dated
January 27, 2016, granted the request of the Company and ordered the resumption of the extra-judicial
foreclosure sale of the Unlad Property in Davao City. The extra-judicial foreclosure sale was set on
March 10, 2016, with April 7, 2016 as the alternative date.
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On January 25, 2016, the CA – Mindanao Station granted the withdrawal of the Petition for Certiorari and
Mandamus filed by the Company and AHC.
On March 10, 2016, the foreclosure sale proceeded where the Company was declared as the highest bidder.
As discussed in Note 8, Unlad ceded to the Company by way of dacion en pago on
March 31, 2016 its foreclosed properties in Quezon City and Davao.
Complaint filed by the Heirs of the Family of Villa-Abrille relative to Unlad’s Davao Property. On October
21, 2015, the Company and AHC each received copies of the Complaint filed by the Heirs of Carlos Villa-
Abrille, Heirs of Luisa Villa-Abrille, Heirs of Candelaria V.A. Tan, Heirs of Adolfo V.A. Lim, Heirs of
Saya V.A. Lim Chiu, Heirs of Guinga V.A. Lim Lu, Heirs of Rosalia V.A. Lim Lua, Heirs of Lorenzo V.A.
Lim, and Heirs of Fermin Abella against the Philippine Women‟s Educational Association (“PWEA”),
Unlad, STI Holdings, and AHC for cancellation of certificate of title, reconveyance of real property,
declaration of nullity of real estate mortgage, damages, and attorney‟s fees. The subject matter of the case
is Unlad‟s property located in Davao City.
The Plaintiffs claim that ownership of Unlad‟s property in Davao City should revert back to them because
PWEA and Unlad violated the restrictions contained in the Deed of Sale covering the property. The
restrictions referred to by the Plaintiffs provide that PWEA shall use the land for educational purposes only
and shall not subdivide the land for purposes of resale or lease to other persons. The Plaintiffs also claim
that the real estate mortgage constituted over Unlad‟s property in Davao City in favor of the Company and
AHC should be declared null and void because PWEA and Unlad have no capacity to mortgage the
property based on the restrictions contained in the Deed of Sale.
On November 20, 2015, the Company and AHC filed the Motion to Dismiss (“First Motion to Dismiss”).
In the First Motion to Dismiss, the Company and AHC asserted that the Plaintiffs‟ cause of action against
PWEA and Unlad has prescribed considering that the alleged violation of the restrictions in the Deed of
Sale occurred in 1987 or more than ten (10) years from the filing of the case. In addition, Plaintiffs cannot
seek the cancellation of the real estate mortgage in favor of the Company and AHC because (a) Plaintiffs
are not privy/real parties in interest to the said mortgage, and (b) the restrictions in the title and Deed of Sale
do not prohibit the mortgage of the subject property. The First Motion to Dismiss was scheduled by the
Trial Court on December 4, 2015.
On December 4, 2015, the Plaintiffs failed to attend the hearing of the Motion to Dismiss. The Trial Court
instead ordered the Plaintiffs to file their comment to the Motion to Dismiss within ten (10) days from
receipt of its order while the Company and AHC are given the same period to file their reply thereto.
The Trial Court also noticed that the records failed to show that PWEA and Unlad received the Summons.
The Trial Court then ordered the branch sheriff to cause the service of the Summons to PWEA and Unlad.
Despite the extensions given to the Plaintiffs, Plaintiffs belatedly filed its Comment/Opposition to the First
Motion to Dismiss. Subsequently, the Company and AHC filed a Second Motion to Dismiss dated March
22, 2016 (“Second Motion to Dismiss”). In the Second Motion to Dismiss, the Company and AHC
informed the Trial Court that they were able to discover that the plaintiffs filed a similar case against PWEA
and Unlad with another Trial Court of Davao City, which was dismissed without qualifications for their
failure to comply with the said Trial Court‟s order. Said dismissal was eventually affirmed with finality by
the Supreme Court. Because of this information, the Company and AHC moved to dismiss the case for res
judicata and willful and deliberate forum shopping for filing the same case to the Trial Court.
On April 22, 2016, Plaintiffs failed to attend the hearing of the aforesaid Motions. The Trial Court instead
ordered the Plaintiffs to file their Comment to the Omnibus Motion within a non-extendible period of five
(5) days, after which, the same shall be submitted for resolution.
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Likewise, the Trial Court ordered the Plaintiffs to file their Comment to the Second Motion to Dismiss
within ten (10) days from receipt of its Order. The Company and AHC were likewise given the same period
to file their responsive pleading thereto.
On May 16, 2016, the Company and AHC received the Plaintiffs‟ Comment to the Omnibus Motion,
wherein they sought for liberality of the rules to allow the belated filing of their Comment/Opposition to the
First Motion to Dismiss.
On May 18, 2016, the Company and AHC received Plaintiff‟s Comment/Opposition to the Second Motion
to Dismiss. Plaintiffs asserted that the elements of res judicata are not present in the instant case.
On May 30, 2016, the Company and AHC filed their Reply to the Plaintiffs‟ Court/Opposition to the
Second Motion to Dismiss.
As at July 12, 2016, the First and Second Motion to Dismiss are still pending for resolution by the Trial
Court.
PWU Rehabilitation Case. On March 13, 2015, Dr. Helena Z. Benitez filed a Creditor-Initiated Petition for
Involuntary Rehabilitation of PWU in RTC Manila (the “PWU Rehabilitation Case”). The PWU
Rehabilitation Case was raffled to Branch 46 of the RTC Manila (“Rehabilitation Court”).
On March 20, 2015, the Rehabilitation Court issued a Commencement Order declaring PWU to be under
rehabilitation. The Commencement Order contains a Stay Order, which among others, effectively suspends
all actions or proceedings enforcing all claims against PWU in court or otherwise.
On March 26, 2015, the Company filed a Notice of Claim with the Rehabilitation Court. Under the Notice
of Claim, PWU has outstanding obligations amounting to P
=763.6 million as of
March 25, 2015.
On April 8, 2015, the Company filed its Opposition to the PWU Rehabilitation Case.
On May 26, 2015, the Rehabilitation Court referred the PWU Rehabilitation Case to the Rehabilitation
Receiver for evaluation. The Rehabilitation Receiver was given forty days from May 26, 2015 to consider
whether the rehabilitation of PWU is feasible or not.
On August 29, 2015, the Rehabilitation Court rendered the decision to dismiss the PWU Rehabilitation
Case, for being, among others, a sham filing and ordered the lifting of the Stay Order.
After filing of the Motion for Reconsideration and responsive pleadings thereto, on January 21, 2016, the
Rehabilitation Court denied the respective Motion for Reconsideration filed by HZB and PWU.
PWU filed a Petition for Certiorari with Application for Temporary Mandatory/Restraining Order and/or
Writ of Preliminary Injunction dated February 26, 2016 to the CA. Subsequently, HZB filed her Petition for
Certiorari (with Urgent Application for Temporary Restraining Order And/or Writ of Preliminary
Injunction) dated February 29, 2016 to the CA.
Eventually, both PWU and HZB filed their Motion for Withdrawal of their Petition for Certiorari dated
April 11, 2016 to the CA.
On May 13, 2016, the Motion to Withdraw the Petition for Certiorari of PWU was granted by the CA.
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As of July 12, 2016, the Motion to Withdraw for Petition for Certiorari of HZB is pending for resolution of
the CA.
Derivative Suit filed by Mr. Conrado Benitez

Mr. Conrado L. Benitez (the “Complainant”) filed a Request for Arbitration, with Philippine Dispute
Resolution Center, Inc. (“PDRCI”), for and on behalf of PWU and Unlad, wherein he requested that the
directors/trustees and stockholders/members of Unlad and PWU, EHT, STI Holdings, Mr. Alfredo Abelardo
B. Benitez (“ABB”) and AHC (collectively, the “Defendants”) submit the alleged dispute over the
settlement of the loan obligations of PWU and Unlad as provided in the arbitration clause of the Joint
Venture Agreement and Omnibus Agreement (the “Loan Documents”). This was done before the
Complainant filed the Civil Case.
On June 29, 2016, the Complainant then filed a derivative suit for himself and on behalf of Unlad and PWU
against the Defendants docketed as Civil Case No. 16-136130 in the RTC of Manila (the “Derivative Suit”).
The Derivative Suit was raffled to Branch 24 of the RTC of Manila presided over by Judge Ma. Victoria A.
Soriano-Villadolid.
In the Derivative Suit, the Complainant primarily asserts that STI Holdings, EHT, ABB and AHC should
submit themselves to the arbitration proceedings filed with the PDRCI because the Loan Documents
required any alleged dispute over the same to be resolved through arbitration. Consequently, the
Complainant alleges that the foreclosure proceedings and settlement of the obligations of PWU and Unlad
as evidenced by the Memorandum of Agreement dated
March 22, 2016 executed by PWU and Unlad with STI Holdings and AHC are null and void for not
complying with the aforesaid arbitration clause. Likewise, the Complainant sought the payment of
attorney‟s fees not less than P
=1.0 million, P
=0.1 million, and cost of suit.
The Defendants have 15 days from receipt or until July 26, 2016 to file an Answer to the Derivative Suit.
Specific Performance Case filed by the Agustin Family

The Agustin family filed a Specific Performance case against the Parent Company for the payment by the
latter of the remaining balance of the purchase price for the sale of the Agustin Family‟s shares in STI
WNU.
The Agustin family alleges in their Complaint that based on the Share Purchase Agreement and Deed of
Absolute Sale they executed with the Company, the price of their shares in STI WNU has been pegged at P =
400.0 million. Despite these two agreements, the Company refuses to pay the full purchase price for the STI
WNU shares they acquired from the Agustin family.
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In its Answer, the Company stated that the Agustin family is not entitled to the full purchase price of their
STI WNU shares because they have not complied with all the requirements for its release. In particular, the
Agustin family has not been able to deliver the Commission on Higher Education permits for the operation
of STI WNU‟s Maritime Program as provided in the MOA, and the Share Purchase Agreement. In addition,
there are other trade receivables in favor of STI WNU wherein full satisfaction of the same entitles the
Agustins a portion of the balance of the purchase price.
On June 2, 2016, the Company received the Agustins' Reply to the Answer. In the Reply, the Agustin
family are asserting that (a) the Memorandum of Agreement, Share Purchase Agreement and Deed of
Absolute Sale (the “STI WNU Contracts”) provide that the Company can withhold the payment of the
remaining balance of P =50.0 million, which alleged to be pursuant to the license to operate the Maritime
Programs of STI WNU, and (b) the Company should be deemed to have agreed on the P =400.0 million
purchase price. Likewise, the allegations in the Answer are also against the Parol Evidence Rule which
provides that the parties to a written agreement cannot change the stipulations provided therein.
The Agustin family also filed and served a Request for Admission to the Company‟s counsel wherein they
sought the Company to submit (a) the existences and authenticity of the STI WNU Contracts, (b) issues of
the instant case are (i) determination of the final purchase price based on the STI WNU Contracts and (ii)
final purchase price should be either the P=400.0 million or the adjusted price of P
=350.0 million, and (c) the
STI WNU Contracts constitute the entire written agreement of the parties.
On June 17, 2016, the Company filed its Comment/Opposition to the Agustin family‟s Request for
Admission. In the Comment/Opposition, the Company filed their objections thereto and sought the same to
be denied or deemed ineffectual on the following grounds; (a) defective service because it should have been
served directly to the Company and not to its counsel as required under the Rules of Court, (b) redundant
because the matters raised therein have already been addressed in the Answer, and (c) improper and
irrelevant because it sought admission of issues which are proper during pre-trial and not in a Request for
Admission.
Besides the Trial Court‟s resolutions on the aforesaid objections to the Request for Admission, the case may
be referred to pre-trial and/or court-annexed mediation unless the Agustin family filed any other motions or
pleading.
16. Financial Risk Management Objectives and Policies
The Company‟s principal financial instruments comprise cash and cash equivalents. The main purpose of
these financial assets is to support the Company‟s operations. The Company has various other financial
assets and liabilities such as receivables, available-for-sale financial assets, accounts payable and other
current liabilities, dividends payable, nontrade payable and subscription payable which arise directly from
its operations.
The main risks arising from the Company‟s financial instruments are credit risk and liquidity risk. The
Company‟s BOD reviews and approves policies for managing each of these risks and they are summarized
below.
Credit Risk. Credit risk is the risk that the Company will incur a loss arising from its debtors or
counterparties that fail to discharge their contractual obligations. Credit risk arises from deposits and short-
term placements with banks as well as credit exposure on receivables from its debtors. Cash transactions
are limited to high credit quality financial institutions. Cash in banks and short-term cash placements are
maintained with universal banks. On the other hand, management believes that the debtors have a strong
financial position and ability to settle its payable to the Company upon maturity.
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As at March 31, 2016 and 2015, the Company‟s receivables (including noncurrent receivables) are
classified as high grade. As at March 31, 2015, the Company‟s noncurrent receivables are secured by PWU
and Unlad properties located in Manila, Quezon City and Davao with estimated fair values adequate to
cover the settlement of the noncurrent receivables (see Note 8).
The Company‟s financial assets are all neither past due nor impaired.
With respect to credit risk arising from cash in banks and short-term cash placements, the exposure to credit
risk arises from default of the counterparty, with a maximum exposure to the carrying amount of these
financial instruments.
The table below shows the maximum exposure to credit risk for the components of the parent company
statements of financial position as at March 31:
Gross Maximum Exposure Net Maximum Exposure*

2016 2015 2016 2015
Cash and cash equivalents:
Cash in banks P
=14,825,433 P4,394,420
= P
=13,825,433 P3,149,923
=
Cash equivalents – 26,166,899 – 25,911,396
Receivables 1,131,381 498,159,424 1,131,381 2,687,061
AFS financial assets 731,375 768,725 731,375 768,725
Total P
=16,688,189 =529,489,468
P P
=15,688,189 =32,517,105
P
*
Net financial assets after taking into account insurance on bank deposits and the fair value of the collateral on noncurrent receivables held by the
Company
Liquidity Risk. Liquidity risk relates to the failure of the Company to settle its obligations/commitments as
they fall due. The Company observes prudent liquidity risk management through the maintenance of
sufficient cash funds and short-term cash placements, and availability of funding in the form of adequate
credit lines.
The tables below summarize the maturity profile of the Company‟s financial assets held for liquidity
purposes and liabilities based on contractual undiscounted payments:
2016
Due within Due from More than

3 Months 3 to 6 Months 6 Months Total
Financial assets:
Cash and cash equivalents P
= 14,830,433 =–
P =–
P P
=14,830,433
Receivables 1,131,381 – - 1,131,381
AFS financial assets – – 731,375 731,375
P
= 15,961,814 =–
P P
=731,375 P
=16,693,189
Financial liabilities:
Accounts payable P
= 86,247,115 =–
P =–
P P
=86,247,115
Accrued expenses 13,232,182 – – 13,232,182
Payable to Unlad 64,396,000 – – 64,396,000
Payable to AHC 63,778,000 – – 63,778,000
Nontrade payable 67,000,000 – – 67,000,000
Dividends payable 11,898,945 – – 11,898,945
Subscription payable – – 99,227,650 99,227,650
P
=306,552,242 =–
P P
= 99,227,650 P
=405,779,892
2015
Due within Due from More than
3 Months 3 to 6 Months 6 Months Total
Financial assets:
Cash and cash equivalents =30,566,319
P =–
P =–
P P30,566,319
=
Receivables 2,687,061 – 495,472,363 498,159,424
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AFS financial assets – – 768,725 768,725

=33,253,380
P =–
P =496,241,088
P =529,494,468
P
Financial liabilities:
Accrued expenses =1,111,612
P =–
P =–
P =1,111,612
P
Accounts payable 605,396 – – 605,396
Dividends payable 11,898,945 – – 11,898,945
Nontrade payable 95,650,000 – – 95,650,000
Subscription payable – – 109,227,650 109,227,650
=109,265,953
P =–
P =109,227,650
P =218,493,603
P
Correspondingly, the financial assets that can be used by the Company to manage its liquidity risk as at
March 31, 2016 and 2015 consist of cash and cash equivalent and receivables.
As at March 31, 2016 and 2015, the Company‟s current ratios are as follows:
2016 2015
Current assets P
=22,147,052 P47,203,579
=
Current liabilities 376,507,448 154,662,261
Current ratio 0.059:1.000 0.305:1.000
Capital Risk Management

The Company aims to achieve an optimal capital structure in pursuit of its business objectives which include
maintaining healthy capital ratios and strong credit ratings, and maximizing shareholder value.
The Company monitors capital on the basis of the debt-to-equity ratio which is calculated as total debt
divided by total equity. The Company includes all liabilities within debt. The Company defines total
equity as common stock, additional paid-in capital, unrealized mark-to-market gain on AFS financial assets
and retained earnings.
As at March 31, 2016 and 2015, the Company‟s debt-to-equity ratios are as follows:
2016 2015
Total liabilities P
=551,369,148 P218,662,261
=
Total equity 16,779,785,345 16,355,380,716
Debt-to-equity ratio 0.033:1.000 0.013:1.000
Another approach used by the Company is the asset-to-equity ratios shown below:
2016 2015
Total assets =17,331,154,493 =
P P16,574,357,977
Total equity 16,779,785,345 16,355,380,716
Asset-to-equity ratio 1.033:1.000 1.013:1.000
There were no changes in the Company‟s approach to capital risk management for the years ended March
31, 2016 and 2015.
17. Fair Value Information of Financial Instruments
The carrying values of the Company‟s financial assets and liabilities, except for available-for-sale financial
assets and noncurrent receivables, approximate their fair values as at March 31, 2016 and 2015 due to short-
term nature and/or maturities of these financial instruments.
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As at March 31, 2016 and 2015, the Company‟s AFS financial assets are measured at fair value based on
quoted market prices under Level 1 fair value hierarchy.
The Company‟s noncurrent receivables are disclosed at an estimated fair value of P

=1,284.1 million as of
March 31, 2015 based on discounted present value of expected future cash flows using a credit-adjusted
discount rate under Level 3 fair value hierarchy.
For the years ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, there were no transfers among levels 1, 2 and 3 fair value
measurements.
There were no financial instruments subject to an enforceable master netting arrangement that were not set-
off in the parent company statements of financial position.
18. Notes to Parent Company Statements of Cash Flows
The Company has no material non-cash investing and financing activities except for the following:
a. Assignment of AHC‟s receivable from UNLAD to the Company in March 2016 with remaining unpaid
consideration amounting to P
=63.8 million as at March 31, 2016 (see Notes 8 and 12).
b. Acquisition of investment property through dacion amounting to P =1,280.5 million resulted to

recognition of payable to BIR amounting to P
=85.6 million and payable to Unlad amounting to P =64.4
million as at March 31, 2016 to fund and advance all taxes, expenses and fees to the extent of P
=150.0
million to obtain the BIR CAR and the issuance of new TCTs and TDs of the dacion properties in favor
of the Company, pursuant to the MOA (see Notes 8 and 12).
c. Acquisition of AHC in February 2015 with unpaid subscription amounting to P

=54.0 million and P
=64.0
million as at March 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.
19. Events after Reporting Date
On June 29, 2016, Mr. Conrado Benitez filed a derivative suit for himself and on behalf of Unlad and PWU
against the directors/trustees and stockholders/members of Unlad and PWU, EHT, STI Holdings, ABB and
AHC in the RTC of Manila (see Note 17).
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20. Supplementary Information Required by Revenue Regulations (RR) No. 15-2010
In compliance with the requirements set forth by RR No. 15-2010, hereunder are the information on taxes,
duties and license fees paid or accrued during the taxable year ended March 31, 2016:
VAT
Output VAT declared for the year ended March 31, 2016 and the receipts upon which the same was based
consist of:
Gross amount Output VAT

Advisory services =18,000,000
P =2,160,000
P
Others 833,422 100,011
Total =18,833,422
P =2,260,011
P
VAT arising from domestic purchases of goods and services for the year ended March 31, 2016 are detailed
as follows:
Amount
Input VAT
Beginning of year =5,226,289
P
Current year‟s domestic purchases / payments for:
Goods other than capital goods 27,381
Domestic purchases of services 1,404,795
Input VAT claimed attributable to purchased capital goods
exceeding P
=1.0 million 78,580
6,737,045
Claimed against output VAT and other adjustments (2,260,011)
Balance at the end of year =4,477,034
P
Withholding Taxes
The amount of withholding taxes paid/accrued for the year ended March 31, 2016 is as follows:
Amount
Final withholding taxes on dividends =9,748,061
P
Expanded withholding taxes 503,403
Withholding taxes on compensation 991,088
=11,242,552
P
Other Taxes and Licenses

The breakdown of other taxes and licenses recognized as part of “Taxes and licenses” account for the year
ended March 31, 2016 are as follows:
Amount
Annual listing maintenance fee P425,907
=
License and permit fees 559,500
BIR annual registration fee 500
=985,907
P
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COVER SHEET
for
AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEC Registration Number
1 7 4 6
COMPANY NAME
S T I E D U C A T I O N S Y S T E M S H O L D I N G S
I N C . A N D S U B S I D I A R I E S
PRINCIPAL OFFICE ( No. / Street / Barangay / City / Town / Province )
7 t h F l o o r , S T I H o l d i n g s C e n t e r
, 6 7 6 4 A y a l a A v e n u e , M a k a t i C i
t y
Form Type Department requiring the report Secondary License Type, If Applicable
1 7 - A C R M D
COMPANY INFORMATION
Company’s Email Address Company’s Telephone Number Mobile Number
N/A (632) 844 9553 N/A
No. of Stockholders Annual Meeting (Month / Day) Fiscal Year (Month / Day)
1,256 Last Friday of September 03/31
CONTACT PERSON INFORMATION

The designated contact person MUST be an Officer of the Corporation
Name of Contact Person Email Address Telephone Number/s Mobile Number
Arsenio C. Cabrera, Jr. accabrera@htc-law.com.ph (632) 813-7111
CONTACT PERSON’s ADDRESS
5/F SGV-II BUILDING, 6758 AYALA AVENUE, MAKATI CITY
NOTE 1 : In case of death, resignation or cessation of office of the officer designated as contact person, such incident shall be reported to the
Commission within thirty (30) calendar days from the occurrence thereof with information and complete contact details of the new contact person
designated.
2 : All Boxes must be properly and completely filled-up. Failure to do so shall cause the delay in updating the corporation’s records with
the Commission and/or non-receipt of Notice of Deficiencies. Further, non-receipt of Notice of Deficiencies shall not excuse the corporation from
liability for its deficiencies.
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SyCip Gorres Velayo & Co. Tel: (632) 891 0307 BOA/PRC Reg. No. 0001,
6760 Ayala Avenue Fax: (632) 819 0872 December 14, 2015, valid until December 31, 2018
1226 Makati City ey.com/ph SEC Accreditation No. 0012-FR-4 (Group A),
Philippines November 10, 2015, valid until November 9, 2018
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS’ REPORT
The Stockholders and the Board of Directors

7/F STI Holdings Center
6764 Ayala Avenue
Makati City
We have audited the accompanying consolidated financial statements of STI Education Systems
Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiaries, which comprise the consolidated statements of financial position
as at March 31, 2016 and 2015, and the consolidated statements of comprehensive income, statements
of changes in equity and statements of cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended
March 31, 2016, and a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information.
Management’s Responsibility for the Consolidated Financial Statements
Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these consolidated financial
statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the Philippines as described
in Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements, and for such internal control as management
determines is necessary to enable the preparation of consolidated financial statements that are free
from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
Auditors’ Responsibility
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our
audits. We conducted our audits in accordance with Philippine Standards on Auditing. Those
standards require that we comply with ethical requirements and plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free from material
misstatement.
An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures
in the consolidated financial statements. The procedures selected depend on the auditor’s judgment,
including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements,
whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control
relevant to the entity’s preparation and fair presentation of the consolidated financial statements in
order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of
expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity’s internal control. An audit also includes
evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting
estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated
financial statements.
We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for
our audit opinion.
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Opinion
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the
financial position of STI Education Systems Holdings, Inc. and its subsidiaries as at March 31, 2016
and 2015, and their financial performance and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period
ended March 31, 2016 in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the Philippines
as described in Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements.
SYCIP GORRES VELAYO & CO.
Benjamin N. Villacorte
Partner
CPA Certificate No. 111562
SEC Accreditation No. 1539-A (Group A),
March 3, 2016, valid until March 3, 2019
Tax Identification No. 242-917-987
BIR Accreditation No. 08-001998-120-2016,
February 15, 2016, valid until February 14, 2019
PTR No. 5321710, January 4, 2016, Makati City
July 12, 2016
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March 31
2016 2015
Total Liabilities (Brought Forward) P

=2,269,933,120 =2,380,341,996
P
Equity Attributable to Equity Holders of the Parent Company
(Note 19)
Capital stock 4,952,403,462 4,952,403,462
Additional paid-in capital 1,119,079,467 1,119,079,467
Cost of shares held by a subsidiary (500,009,337) (500,009,337)
Cumulative actuarial gain 15,729,797 20,414,150
Unrealized mark-to-market loss on available-for-sale financial assets
(Note 15) (373,642) (937)
Other equity reserve (Note 3) (1,658,272,599) (1,653,497,803)
Share in associates’:
Unrealized mark-to-market gain on available-for-sale financial assets
(Note 12) 120,917,874 418,977,664
Cumulative actuarial loss (Note 12) (18,002,502) (18,556,430)
Retained earnings 4,107,181,601 3,233,915,182
Total Equity Attributable to Equity Holders
of the Parent Company 8,138,654,121 7,572,725,418
Equity Attributable to Non-controlling Interests 91,649,812 82,980,575
Total Equity 8,230,303,933 7,655,705,993
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY P
=10,500,237,053 P
=10,036,047,989
See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

2016 2015 2014
REVENUES
Sale of services:
Tuition and other school fees =2,274,860,553
P =1,948,760,825
P =1,643,899,885
P
Educational services 184,262,754 173,963,490 182,182,989
Royalty fees 15,935,475 14,795,099 16,294,660
Others 28,647,142 23,147,841 17,267,992
Sale of goods -
Sale of educational materials and supplies 73,015,944 63,312,828 58,001,750
2,576,721,868 2,223,980,083 1,917,647,276
COSTS AND EXPENSES

Cost of educational services (Note 21) 728,291,674 655,635,282 553,019,985
Cost of educational materials and supplies sold
(Note 22) 69,808,073 59,509,120 53,341,680
General and administrative expenses (Note 23) 1,075,808,653 992,208,496 838,510,401
1,873,908,400 1,707,352,898 1,444,872,066
INCOME BEFORE OTHER INCOME

AND INCOME TAX 702,813,468 516,627,185 472,775,210
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSES)

Excess of consideration received from collection of
receivables (Note 14) 553,448,521 – –
Gain (loss) on:
Sale of property and equipment (466,998) 320,300 706,578
Exchange of land (Note 11) – 172,137,167 –
Interest expense (Note 20) (63,223,407) (28,242,405) (10,926,797)
Rental income (Notes 11, 26 and 28) 63,152,578 31,601,058 10,792,540
Interest income (Note 20) 5,785,710 6,059,784 12,199,579
Equity in net earnings of associates and joint ventures
(Note 12) 34,994,156 105,290,495 232,818,520
Excess of fair values of net assets acquired over
acquisition cost from a business combination
(Note 3) – 2,091,425 32,681,078
Loss on deemed sale and share swap of an associate
(Note 15) – – (43,000,287)
Dividend and other income (expense) (Notes 3 and 15) 2,830,674 (6,331,522) 510,329
596,521,234 282,926,302 235,781,540
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAX 1,299,334,702 799,553,487 708,556,750
PROVISION FOR (BENEFIT FROM) INCOME

TAX (Note 27)
Current 123,414,765 58,324,106 70,633,909
Deferred 103,237,746 9,819,932 (17,275,026)
226,652,511 68,144,038 53,358,883
NET INCOME (Carried Forward) 1,072,682,191 731,409,449 655,197,867
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2016 2015 2014
NET INCOME (Brought Forward) P

=1,072,682,191 P
=731,409,449 P
=655,197,867
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

Items to be reclassified to profit or loss in
subsequent years:
Share in associates’ unrealized mark-to-market
loss on available-for-sale financial assets
(Note 12) (302,103,268) (9,401,763) (1,496,110,186)
Unrealized mark-to-market gain (loss) on
available-for-sale financial assets (Note 15) (377,254) 532,324 (409,190)
(302,480,522) (8,869,439) (1,496,519,376)
Items not to be reclassified to profit or loss in
subsequent years:
Share in associates’ remeasurement gain (loss)
on pension liability (Note 12) 561,443 (3,600,870) (8,272,379)
Remeasurement gain (loss) on pension liability
(Note 25) (5,306,329) 2,658,744 (3,732,410)
Income tax effect 537,225 (265,824) 411,355
(4,207,661) (1,207,950) (11,593,434)
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS, NET OF

TAX (306,688,183) (10,077,389) (1,508,112,810)
TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) P

=765,994,008 P
=721,332,060 (P
=852,914,943)
Net Income Attributable To

Equity holders of the Parent Company =1,061,316,401
P =731,701,208
P =681,123,230
P
Non-controlling interests 11,365,790 (291,759) (25,925,363)
=1,072,682,191
P =731,409,449
P =655,197,867
P
Total Comprehensive Income (Loss) Attributable

To
Equity holders of the Parent Company =758,753,481
P =721,796,436
P (P
=807,556,959)
Non-controlling interests 7,240,527 (464,376) (45,357,984)
=765,994,008
P =721,332,060
P (P
=852,914,943)
Basic/Diluted Earnings Per Share on Net Income

Attributable to Equity Holders of the Parent
Company (Note 29) P
=0.107 P
=0.074 P
=0.069
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AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEARS ENDED MARCH 31, 2016, 2015 AND 2014
Equity Attributable to Equity Holders of the Parent Company (Note 19)

Share in
Associates’
Unrealized
Unrealized Mark-to-market
Mark-to-market Gain on Share in Equity
Loss on Available- Associates’ Attributable
Cost of Shares Cumulative Available- for-sale Cumulative to Non-
Additional Held by Actuarial for-sale Financial Other Equity Financial Actuarial Retained Earnings controlling
Capital Stock Paid-in Capital a Subsidiary Gain Assets (Note 15) Reserve Assets (Note 12) Loss (Note 12) Appropriated Unappropriated Total Interests Total Equity
Balance at April 1, 2015 =
P4,952,403,462 =
P1,119,079,467 (P
= 500,009,337) =
P20,414,150 (P
= 937) (P
= 1,653,497,803) =
P418,977,664 (P
= 18,556,430) =
P– =
P3,233,915,182 =
P7,572,725,418 =
P82,980,575 =P7,655,705,993
Net income – – – – – – – – – 1,061,316,401 1,061,316,401 11,365,790 1,072,682,191
Other comprehensive income (loss) – – – (4,684,353) (372,705) – (298,059,790) 553,928 – – (302,562,920) (4,125,263) (306,688,183)
Total comprehensive income – – – (4,684,353) (372,705) – (298,059,790) 553,928 – 1,061,316,401 758,753,481 7,240,527 765,994,008
Dividend declaration (Note 19) – – – – – – – – – (188,049,982) (188,049,982) – (188,049,982)
Acquisition of non-controlling interests by a subsidiary – – – – – (4,774,796) – – – – (4,774,796) 4,774,796 –
Share of non-controlling interest on dividends declared
by a subsidiary (Note 19) – – – – – – – – – (3,346,086) (3,346,086)
Balance at March 31, 2016 =
P4,952,403,462 =
P1,119,079,467 (P
= 500,009,337) =
P15,729,797 (P
= 373,642) (P
= 1,658,272,599) =
P120,917,874 (P
= 18,002,502) =
P– =
P4,107,181,601 =
P8,138,654,121 =
P91,649,812 =
P8,230,303,933
Balance at April 1, 2014 =4,952,403,462

P =1,119,079,467
P (P
=500,009,337) =18,014,452
P (P
=525,048) (P
=1,653,497,803) =428,253,571
P (P
=15,003,756) =
P– =2,690,263,952
P =7,038,978,960
P =89,191,035 =
P P7,128,169,995
Net income – – – – – – – – – 731,701,208 731,701,208 (291,759) 731,409,449
Other comprehensive income (loss) – – – 2,399,698 524,111 – (9,275,907) (3,552,674) – – (9,904,772) (172,617) (10,077,389)
Total comprehensive income – – – 2,399,698 524,111 – (9,275,907) (3,552,674) – 731,701,208 721,796,436 (464,376) 721,332,060
Dividend declaration (Note 19) – – – – – – – – – (188,049,978) (188,049,978) – (188,049,978)
by subsidiaries (Note 19) – – – – – – – – – – – (5,746,084) (5,746,084)
Balance at March 31, 2015 =4,952,403,462
P =1,119,079,467
P (P
=500,009,337) =20,414,150
P (P
=937) (P
=1,653,497,803) =418,977,664
P (P
=18,556,430) =
P– =3,233,915,182
P =7,572,725,418
P =82,980,575 P
P =7,655,705,993
Balance at April 1, 2013 =4,952,403,462

P =1,119,079,467
P (P
=500,009,337) =21,253,817
P (P
=121,773) (P
=1,649,448,394) =1,905,291,022
P (P
=6,845,516) =800,000,000
P =1,351,532,167
P =7,993,134,915
P P142,221,276 =
= P8,135,356,191
Net income – – – – – – – 681,123,230 681,123,230 (25,925,363) 655,197,867
Other comprehensive income (loss) – – (3,232,884) (403,884) – (1,476,876,802) (8,166,619) – – (1,488,680,189) (19,432,621) (1,508,112,810)
Total comprehensive loss – – (3,232,884) (403,884) – (1,476,876,802) (8,166,619) – 681,123,230 (807,556,959) (45,357,984) (852,914,943)
Reversal of appropriation of retained earnings
(Note 19) – – – – – – – (800,000,000) 800,000,000 – – –
Dividend declaration (Note 19) – – – – – – – (142,391,445) (142,391,445) – (142,391,445)
Reallocation of non-controlling interests (Note 3) – – – (6,481) 609 (4,049,409) (160,649) 8,379 – – (4,207,551) 3,354,426 (853,125)
by subsidiaries (Note 19) – – – – – – – – – (11,026,683) (11,026,683)
Balance at March 31, 2014 =4,952,403,462
P =1,119,079,467
P (P
=500,009,337) =18,014,452
P (P
=525,048) (P
=1,653,497,803) =428,253,571
P (P
=15,003,756) P
=– =2,690,263,952
P =7,038,978,960
P =89,191,035 P
P =7,128,169,995
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

2016 2015 2014
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

Income before income tax =1,299,334,702 =
P P799,553,487 =P708,556,750
Adjustments to reconcile income before income tax to net cash
flows:
Excess of consideration received from collection of receivables (553,448,521) – –
Equity in net earnings of associates and joint ventures
(Note 12) (34,994,156) (105,290,495) (232,818,520)
Depreciation and amortization (Notes 10, 11 and 16) 358,130,553 295,736,887 205,551,974
Gain on exchange of land (Note 11) – (172,137,167) –
Interest expense (Note 20) 63,223,407 28,242,405 10,926,797
Pension expense (Note 25) 16,574,152 16,458,410 10,133,891
Interest income (Notes 20) (5,785,710) (6,059,784) (12,199,579)
Dividend income (Note 15) (2,830,674) (1,482,386) (510,329)
Loss (gain) on sale of property and equipment 466,998 (320,300) (706,578)
Provision for (reversal of) impairment losses on investment in
and advances to an associate (Note 23) 519,414 – (719,873)
Excess of acquisition cost over fair value of net assets acquired
(Note 3) – 9,646,137 –
Excess of fair values of net assets acquired over acquisition
costs from a business combination (Note 3) – (2,091,425) (32,681,078)
Loss on deemed sale and share swap of an associate (Note 15) – – 43,000,287
Operating income before working capital changes 1,141,190,165 862,255,769 698,533,742
Decrease (increase) in:
Receivables (23,278,719) 84,006,604 12,319,381
Inventories (4,138,069) 3,830,121 (2,949,649)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets (128,975) 4,143,703 (4,452,498)
Increase (decrease) in:
Accounts payable and other current liabilities (248,891,821) (181,406,317) (108,249,578)
Unearned tuition and other school fees 33,521,956 10,961,146 4,279,258
Other noncurrent liabilities 31,364,795 – –
Contributions to plan assets (Note 25) (12,717,504) (11,225,481) (20,244,897)
Net cash generated from operations 916,921,828 772,565,545 579,235,759
Income and other taxes paid (71,122,774) (56,913,890) (134,479,338)
Interest received 5,785,710 6,077,016 12,425,355
Net cash flows from operating activities 851,584,764 721,728,671 457,181,776
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES

Acquisitions of:
Property and equipment (Notes 10 and 34) (335,180,807) (1,226,836,158) (1,049,885,679)
Investment properties (Notes 11 and 34) (6,360,205) – (3,981,559)
Subsidiary, net of cash acquired (Note 3) – (57,765,926) (200,913,272)
Available-for-sale financial assets – – (19,519,759)
Decrease (increase) in:
Investments in and advances to associates and joint ventures (52,956,814) (6,986,101) (231,276)
Intangible assets and other noncurrent assets (52,144,657) (5,328,978) (65,656,047)
Noncurrent receivables (15,214,930) (32,896,614) –
(Forward)
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2016 2015 2014
Dividends received P
=2,437,946 =2,458,436
P =8,117,279
P
Nontrade payable (28,650,000) (55,820,221) –
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment 510,210 320,300 1,798,746
Net cash flows used in investing activities (487,559,257) (1,382,855,262) (1,330,271,567)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES

Proceeds from availments of:
Long-term loans – 1,475,000,000 –
Short-term loans – 425,000,000 280,000,000
Payments of:
Long-term loans (236,000,000) (196,406,200) (40,677,196)
Short-term loans – (605,000,000) (100,000,000)
Obligations under finance lease (9,438,557) (8,431,128) (8,291,192)
Interest paid (65,863,875) (17,526,148) (3,090,411)
Dividends paid (188,049,982) (188,015,674) (142,367,122)
Dividends paid to non-controlling interests (3,346,086) (3,346,086) (18,673,109)
Proceeds from deposit for future stock subscription of non-
controlling interest – – 39,475
Net cash flows from (used in) financing activities (502,698,500) 881,274,764 (33,059,555)
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH

EQUIVALENTS (138,672,993) 220,148,173 (906,149,346)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

AT BEGINNING OF YEAR 803,450,736 583,302,563 1,489,451,909
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

AT END OF YEAR (Note 6) P
=664,777,743 P
=803,450,736 P
=583,302,563
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1. Corporate Information
a. General
STI Education Systems Holdings, Inc. (“STI Holdings” or the “Parent Company”) and its
subsidiaries (hereafter collectively referred to as the “Group”) are all incorporated in the
Philippines and registered with the Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”).
STI Holdings was originally established in 1928 as the Philippine branch office of Theo H.
Davies & Co., a Hawaiian corporation. It was reincorporated as a Philippine corporation and
registered with the SEC on June 28, 1946. STI Holdings’ shares were listed on the Philippine
Stock Exchange (“PSE”) on October 12, 1976. On June 25, 1996, the SEC approved the
extension of the Parent Company’s corporate life for another 50 years. The primary purpose
of the Parent Company is to invest in, purchase or otherwise acquire and own, hold, use, sell,
assign, transfer, lease, mortgage, pledge, exchange, or otherwise dispose of real properties as
well as personal and movable property of any kind and description, including shares of stock,
bonds, debentures, notes, evidence of indebtedness and other securities or obligations of any
corporation or corporations, association or associations, domestic or foreign and to possess and
exercise in respect thereof all the rights, powers and privileges of ownership, including all
voting powers of any stock so owned, but not to act as dealer in securities, and to invest in and
manage any company or institution. STI Holdings aims to focus on education and education-
related activities and investments.
STI Holdings’ registered office address, which is also its principal place of business, is
7th Floor, STI Holdings Center, 6764 Ayala Avenue, Makati City.
b. STI Education Services Group, Inc. and Subsidiaries (collectively referred to as “STI ESG”)
On September 28, 2012, the SEC approved the increase in the Parent Company’s authorized
capital stock from 1,103,000,000 shares with an aggregate par value of =
P551.5 million to
10,000,000,000 shares with an aggregate par value of =
P5,000.0 million and the share-for-share
swap agreement (“Share Swap”) with the shareholders of STI ESG.
In view of the increase in its authorized capital stock and pursuant to the Share Swap, STI
Holdings issued 5,901,806,924 shares to STI ESG Stockholders in exchange for 907,970,294
STI ESG shares. As a result, immediately after the Share Swap, STI Holdings owned 96% of
STI ESG.
In November and December 2012, STI Holdings subscribed to 2,100,000,000 STI ESG shares at
a consideration price equal to its par value of =
P2,100.0 million. In July 2013, STI Holdings
acquired additional 328,125 STI ESG shares. As a result, STI Holdings’ ownership interest in
STI ESG is approximately 99% as at March 31, 2016 and 2015.
STI ESG is involved in establishing, maintaining, and operating educational institutions to

provide pre-elementary, elementary, secondary, and tertiary as well as post-graduate courses,
post- secondary and lower tertiary non-degree programs. STI ESG also develops, adopts and/or
acquires, entirely or in part, such curricula or academic services as may be necessary in the
pursuance of its main activities, relating but not limited to information technology services,
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information technology-enabled services, nursing, education, hotel and restaurant management,

engineering, business studies and care-giving. Other activities of STI ESG include computer
services, such as, but not limited to, programming, systems design and analysis, feasibility
studies, installation support, job processing, consultancy, and other related activities.
STI ESG has investments in several entities which own and operate STI schools. STI schools
may be operated either by: (a) STI ESG; (b) its subsidiaries; or (c) independent entrepreneurs
under the terms of licensing agreements with STI ESG (referred to as the “franchisees”). All
STI schools, except for the merged entities, Information and Communications Technology
Academy, Inc. (“iACADEMY”), De Los Santos-STI College, Inc. (“De Los Santos-STI
College”) and Philippine Healthcare Educators, Inc. (“PHEI”), are covered by licensing
agreements, which require courseware to be obtained from STI ESG.
The establishment, operation, administration and management of schools are subject to the
existing laws, rules and regulations, policies, and standards of the Department of Education
(“DepEd”), Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (“TESDA”) and the
Commission on Higher Education (“CHED”) pursuant to Batas Pambansa Bilang 232,
otherwise known as the “Education Act of 1982,” Republic Act (“RA”) No. 7796, otherwise
known as the “TESDA Act of 1994,” and RA No. 7722, otherwise known as the “Higher
Education Act of 1994,” respectively.
K to 12 Program
On May 15, 2013, Republic Act (“RA”) No. 10533, otherwise known as the “Enhanced Basic
Education Act of 2013” was signed into law. This marked the introduction of the K to 12
program, which in summary, adds two (2) years of secondary education, otherwise known as
Senior High School, prior to admission to tertiary education. For schools in the Philippines
that offer tertiary education, similar to STI ESG, this means a substantial reduction in
incoming college freshmen students for two (2) academic years.
Seeing the opportunity, STI ESG decided to capitalize on its nationwide presence and ample
facilities to be able to implement the first-to-market approach of the Senior High School
program. In 2014, DepEd granted permit to offer SHS to sixty-seven (67) STI schools out of
a total of ninety-two (92) schools. As of today, all 77 schools in the STI ESG network have
been granted the DepEd permit to offer Senior High School.
In June 2014, thirty-two (32) STI schools were able to pilot Senior High School with a total of
1,195 students. For SY 2015-16, thirty-six (36) STI schools offered Senior High School with
total of 1,577 students.
The two (2) program tracks covered by the permit are the Academic and Technical-
Vocational-Livelihood tracks. Under the Technical-Vocational-Livelihood Track, STI ESG
offers three strands with various specializations.
· Academic Track
§ Accountancy, Business and Management
§ Humanities and Social Sciences
§ Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
§ General Academic Strand
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· Technical-Vocational-Livelihood Track
Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Strand
Specializations:
§ Computer Programming
§ Animation
§ Illustration
§ Computer Hardware Servicing
§ Broadband Installation

Specializations:
§ Commercial Cooking
§ Cookery
§ Bartending
§ Food and Beverage Services
§ Tour Guiding Services
§ Travel Services
§ Tourism and Promotion Services
§ Front Office Services
§ Housekeeping

Specialization:
§ Consumer Electronics Servicing
The Senior High School offering of STI ESG aims to minimize the impact of the expected
reduction in enrollment since there will be a substantially reduced number of college freshmen
during the transition period from Senior High School to College. Likewise, there is an
opportunity for STI ESG to increase its student retention and migration when the students
graduate from Senior High School and decide to pursue a Baccalaureate degree.
On August 10, 2015, DepEd granted iACADEMY permit to offer Senior High School.
iACADEMY will be offering three tracks as follows:
· Academic Track
§ Humanities and Social Science
· Technical-Vocational Track
ICT Strand
Specializations:
§ Animation
Home Economic Strand

Specialization:
§ Fashion Design
· Arts and Design Track
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Merger with Several Majority and Wholly-owned Subsidiaries

On December 9, 2010, STI ESG’s stockholders approved the following mergers:
§ Phase 1: The merger of three (3) majority owned schools and fourteen (14) wholly-owned
schools with STI ESG, with STI ESG as the surviving entity. The Phase 1 merger was
approved by the CHED and the SEC on March 15, 2011 and May 6, 2011, respectively.
§ Phase 2: The merger of one (1) majority owned school and eight (8) wholly-owned pre-
operating schools with STI ESG, with STI ESG as the surviving entity. The Phase 2
merger was approved by the CHED and the SEC on July 18, 2011 and August 31, 2011,
respectively.
As at July 12, 2016, STI ESG’s request for confirmatory ruling on the tax-free merger from the
Philippine Bureau of Internal Revenue (“BIR”) is still pending.
On September 25, 2013, STI ESG’s Board of Directors (“BOD”) approved the Phase 3
merger whereby STI College Taft, Inc. (“STI Taft”) and STI College Dagupan, Inc. (“STI
Dagupan”) will be merged with STI ESG, with STI ESG as the surviving entity. As at July 12,
2016, STI ESG has not filed application for merger with the CHED and the SEC.
Also on September 25, 2013, STI ESG’s BOD approved an amendment to the Phase 1 and 2
mergers whereby STI ESG would issue shares at par value, to the stockholders of the non-
controlling interests. In 2014, STI ESG issued additional shares at par value to the
stockholders of one of the merged schools (see Note 3). As at July 12, 2016, the amendment is
pending approval by the SEC.
c. STI West Negros University, Inc. (“STI WNU”, formerly West Negros University Corp.)
STI WNU owns and operates STI West Negros University in Bacolod City. It offers pre-
elementary, elementary, secondary and tertiary education and graduate courses. On October 1,
2013, the Parent Company acquired 99.45% of the issued and outstanding common shares and
99.93% of the issued and outstanding preferred shares of STI WNU. As a result, STI WNU
became a subsidiary of STI Holdings effective October 1, 2013 (see Note 3).
On May 15, 2015, the amendment of Article I of the Articles of Incorporation (“AOI”) and
By-Laws of STI WNU changing the corporate name from “West Negros University Corp.” to
“STI West Negros University, Inc.” was approved by the SEC.
On December 9, 2015, the SEC approved the amendment of STI WNU’s AOI allowing STI
WNU to provide maritime training services that will offer and conduct training required by the
Maritime Industry Authority (“MARINA”) for officers and crew on board Philippines and/or
foreign registered ships operating in the Philippines and/or international waters.
K to 12 Program
On October 5, 2015, DepEd granted STI WNU the Permit to Operate Senior High School
Program for all tracks. On May 11, 2016, DepEd also granted STI WNU permit to offer ICT
Strand and certain specializations. STI WNU’s Senior High School offering is as follows:
· Academic Track
§ Science and Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
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§ Humanities and Social Sciences

· Technical-Vocational Track
ICT Strand
Specializations:
§ Computer Hardware Servicing
§ Broadband Installation
§ Contact Center Services
Home Economics
Specializations:
§ Bread and Pastry Production
§ Cookery
§ Food and Beverage Services
§ Front Office Services
§ Housekeeping
§ Local Guiding Services
§ Tourism Promotion Services
§ Travel Services
· Sports Track
· Arts and Design Track
d. Attenborough Holdings Corp. (“AHC”)
AHC is a holding company which is a party to the Joint Venture Agreement and Shareholders’
Agreement among the Parent Company, Philippine Women’s University (“PWU”) and Unlad
Resources Development Corporation (“Unlad”) (see Note 14).
In November 2014, the Parent Company subscribed to 56 million of AHC shares, equivalent
to 40% ownership interest, following the SEC’s approval of the increase in the authorized
capital stock of AHC. In February 2015, STI Holdings acquired the remaining 60%
ownership in AHC from various individuals making AHC a subsidiary effective February
2015 (see Note 3).
The accompanying consolidated financial statements were approved and authorized for issue by
the BOD and the Audit Committee of STI Holdings on July 12, 2016.
2. Basis of Preparation and Summary of the Group’s Accounting Policies
Basis of Preparation
The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a historical cost basis,
except for quoted available-for-sale (“AFS”) financial assets which have been measured at fair
value, certain inventories which have been measured at net realizable value, certain investments in
associates and joint ventures which have been measured at recoverable amount and refundable
deposits which are measured at amortized cost. The consolidated financial statements are
presented in Philippine peso (P
=), which is the Parent Company’s functional and presentation
currency, and all values are rounded to the nearest peso, except when otherwise indicated.
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Statement of Compliance
The accompanying consolidated financial statements of the Group have been prepared in
accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the Philippines, which includes all
applicable Philippine Financial Reporting Standards (“PFRS”) and accounting standards set forth
in Pre-Need Rule 31, As Amended: Accounting Standards for Pre-Need Plans and Pre-Need
Uniform Chart of Accounts, otherwise known as PNUCA, as required by the SEC for PhilPlans
First, Inc. (“PhilPlans”). PhilPlans is a pre-need company and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of
Maestro Holdings, Inc. (“Maestro Holdings”, formerly known as STI Investments, Inc.), STI
ESG’s associate.
PFRS include Philippine Accounting Standards (“PAS”) and Philippine Interpretations based on
equivalent interpretations from the International Financial Reporting Interpretations Committee
(“IFRIC”) adopted by the Philippine Financial Reporting Standards Council (“FRSC”).
Basis of Consolidation
The consolidated financial statements comprise the financial statements of the Parent Company
and its subsidiaries.
Control is achieved when the Group is exposed, or has rights, to variable returns from its
involvement with the investee and has the ability to affect those returns through its power over the
investee.
Specifically, the Parent Company controls an investee, if and only if, the Parent Company has:
§ Power over the investee (i.e. existing rights that give it the current ability to direct the
relevant activities of the investee),
§ Exposure, or rights, to variable returns from its involvement with the investee, and
§ The ability to use its power over the investee to affect its returns.
When the Parent Company has less than a majority of the voting or similar rights of an investee,
the Parent Company considers all relevant facts and circumstances in assessing whether it has
power over an investee, including:
§ The contractual arrangement with the other vote holders of the investee
§ Rights arising from other contractual arrangements
§ The Parent Company’s voting rights and potential voting rights
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of STI College of Kalookan, Inc.
(“STI Caloocan”) and STI Diamond College, Inc. (“STI Diamond”, formerly STI College of
Novaliches, Inc.), which are both non-stock corporations wherein the Parent Company has control
by virtue of management contracts.
The Parent Company re-assesses whether or not it controls an investee if facts and
circumstances indicate that there are changes to one or more of the three elements of control.
Consolidation of a subsidiary begins when the Parent Company obtains control over the
subsidiary and ceases when the Parent Company loses control of the subsidiary. Assets,
liabilities, income and expenses of a subsidiary acquired or disposed of during the year are
included in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income from the date the Parent
Company gains control until the date the Parent Company ceases to control the subsidiary.
Profit or loss and each component of other comprehensive income (“OCI”) are attributed to the
equity holders of the Parent Company and to the non-controlling interests, even if this results in
the non-controlling interests having a deficit balance. When necessary, adjustments are made to
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the financial statements of subsidiaries to bring their accounting policies into line with the Group’s
accounting policies. All intra-group assets and liabilities, equity, income, expenses and cash flows
relating to transactions between members of the Group are eliminated in full on consolidation.
A change in the ownership interest of a subsidiary, without a loss of control, is accounted for as an
equity transaction. If the Parent Company loses control over a subsidiary, it:
§ Derecognizes the assets (including goodwill) and liabilities of the subsidiary;

§ Derecognizes the carrying amount of any non-controlling interest;
§ Derecognizes the unrealized other comprehensive income deferred in equity;
§ Recognizes the fair value of the consideration received;
§ Recognizes the fair value of any investment retained;
§ Recognizes any surplus or deficit in profit or loss; and
§ Reclassifies the Parent Company’s share of components previously recognized in other
comprehensive income to profit or loss or retained earnings, as appropriate.
As at March 31, 2016 and 2015, the subsidiaries of STI Holdings include:
Effective Percentage of Ownership

2016 2015
Subsidiary Principal Activities Direct Indirect Direct Indirect
STI ESG Educational Institution 99 – 99 –
STI WNU Educational Institution 99 – 99 –
AHC Holding Company 100 – 100 –
iACADEMY Educational Institution – 100 100
STI College Tuguegarao, Inc. (“STI Tuguegarao”) Educational Institution – 100 – 100
STI Caloocan(a) Educational Institution – 100 – 100
STI Diamond(a) Educational Institution – 100 – 100
STI College Batangas, Inc. (“STI Batangas”) Educational Institution – 100 – 100
STI College Tanauan, Inc. (“STI Tanauan”) Educational Institution – 100 – 100
STI Lipa, Inc. (“STI Lipa”) Educational Institution – 100 – 100
STI College Pagadian, Inc. (“STI Pagadian”) Educational Institution – 100 – 100
STI College Iloilo, Inc. (“STI Iloilo”) Educational Institution – 100 – 100
STI College Novaliches, Inc(b) Educational Institution – 100 – –
STI Dagupan(c) Educational Institution – 100 – 77
STI Taft Educational Institution – 75 – 75
De Los Santos-STI College Educational Institution – 52 – 52
STI College Quezon Avenue, Inc. (“STI QA”)(d) Educational Institution – 52 – 52
(a) A subsidiary of STI ESG through a management contract (See Note 5)
(b) Incorporated in February 2016
(c)
Converted advances to equity through issuance of shares (see Note 3)
(d)A wholly-owned subsidiary of De Los Santos - STI College
Accounting Policies of Subsidiaries. The separate financial statements of subsidiaries are

prepared using uniform accounting policies for like transactions and other events in similar
circumstances.
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Parent Company and its
subsidiaries as at March 31 of each year, except for the accounts of STI Dagupan, STI Tuguegarao,
STI Diamond, STI Caloocan and STI Iloilo, which financial reporting dates end on December 31.
Adjustments are made for the effects of significant transactions or events that occur between the
financial reporting date of the above-mentioned subsidiaries and the financial reporting date of the
Group’s consolidated financial statements.
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Non-Controlling Interests. Non-controlling interests represent the portion of profit or loss and net
assets in the subsidiaries not held by the Parent Company and are presented in the profit or loss
and within equity in the consolidated statement of financial position, separately from equity
attributable to equity holders of the Parent Company.
On transactions with non-controlling interests without loss of control, the difference between the
fair value of the consideration and the book value of the share in the net assets acquired or
disposed is treated as an equity transaction and is presented as part of “Other equity reserve” within
equity section in the consolidated statement of financial position.
Changes in Accounting Policies and Disclosures

The accounting policies adopted are consistent with those of the previous financial year, except for
the adoption of the new and amended PFRS that became effective beginning on or after April 1,
2015. The adoption of these new standards and amendments did not have any significant impact
on the consolidated financial statements:
§ Amendments to PAS 19, Defined Benefit Plans: Employee Contributions
§ Annual Improvements to PFRSs 2010 – 2012 cycle
§ PFRS 2, Share-based Payment – Definition of Vesting Condition

§ PFRS 3, Business Combinations – Accounting for Contingent Consideration in a Business
Combination
§ PFRS 8, Operating Segments – Aggregation of Operating Segments and Reconciliation of
the Total of the Reportable Segments’ Assets to the Entity’s Assets
§ PAS 16, Property, Plant and Equipment, and PAS 38, Intangible Assets – Revaluation
Method – Proportionate Restatement of Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization
§ PAS 24, Related Party Disclosures – Key Management Personnel
§ Annual Improvements to PFRSs 2011 – 2013 cycle
§ PFRS 3, Business Combination – Scope Exceptions for Joint Arrangements

§ PFRS 13, Fair Value Measurement – Portfolio Exception
§ PAS 40, Investment Property
Standards Issued but Not Yet Effective

The standards and interpretations that are issued, but not yet effective as at March 31, 2016 are
listed below. The Group intends to adopt these standards when they become effective. Adoption
of these standards and interpretations are not expected to have any significant impact on the
consolidated financial statements.
Effective April 1, 2016
§ PFRS 10, Consolidated Financial Statements, and PAS 28, Investments in Associates and
Joint Ventures – Investment Entities: Applying the Consolidation Exception (Amendments)
§ PFRS 11, Joint Arrangements – Accounting for Acquisitions of Interests (Amendments)
§ PAS 1, Presentation of Financial Statements – Disclosure Initiative (Amendments)
§ PFRS 14, Regulatory Deferral Accounts
§ PAS 16, Property, Plant and Equipment, and PAS 41, Agriculture – Bearer Plants
§ PAS 16, Property, Plant and Equipment, and PAS 38, Intangible Assets – Clarification of
Acceptable Methods of Depreciation and Amortization (Amendments)
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§ Annual Improvements to PFRS (2012 – 2014 cycle)

§ PFRS 5, Noncurrent Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations – Changes in
Methods of Disposal
§ PFRS 7, Financial Instruments: Disclosures – Servicing Contracts
§ PFRS 7, Applicability of the Amendments to PFRS 7 to Condensed Interim
Financial Statements
§ PAS 19, Employee Benefits – regional market issue regarding discount rate
§ PAS 34, Interim Financial Reporting – disclosure of information ‘elsewhere in the interim
financial report’
Effective April 1, 2018
§ PFRS 9, Financial Instruments
Deferred
§ Philippine Interpretation IFRIC 15, Agreements for the Construction of Real Estate
§ PFRS 10, Consolidated Financial Statements and PAS 28, Investments in Associates and Joint
Ventures - Sale or Contribution of Assets between an Investor and its Associate or Joint
Venture
The following new standards issued by the International Accounting Standards Board have not yet
been adopted by FRSC.
§ International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) 15, Revenue from Contracts with
Customers (effective January 1, 2018)
§ IFRS 16, Leases (effective January 1, 2019)
The Group is currently assessing the impact of IFRS 15 and IFRS 16 and plans to adopt the new
standards on their required effective date once adopted locally.
The Group has not early adopted the previously mentioned standards. The Group continues to
assess the impact of the above new, amended and improved accounting standards and
interpretations effective subsequent to March 31, 2016 on its consolidated financial statements in
the period of initial application. Additional disclosures required by these amendments will be
included in the consolidated financial statements when these amendments are adopted.
Business Combination Involving Entities under Common Control

Where there are business combinations in which all the combining entities within the Group are
ultimately controlled by the same ultimate parent before and after the business combination and
that the control is not transitory (“business combinations under common control”), the Group may
account such business combinations under the acquisition method of accounting or pooling of
interests method, if the transaction was deemed to have substance from the perspective of the
reporting entity. In determining whether the business combination has substance, factors such as
the underlying purpose of the business combination and the involvement of parties other than the
combining entities such as the noncontrolling interest, shall be considered.
In cases where the business combination has no substance, the Group shall account for the
transaction similar to a pooling of interests. The assets and liabilities of the acquired entities and
that of the Group are reflected at their carrying values. The difference in the amount recognized
and the fair value of the consideration given, is accounted for as an equity transaction, i.e., as either
a contribution or distribution of equity. Further, when a subsidiary is disposed in a common
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control transaction, the difference in the amount recognized and the fair value of the consideration
received, is also accounted for as an equity transaction. The Group records the difference as
excess of consideration over carrying amount of disposed subsidiary and presents as separate
component of equity in the combined consolidated statement of financial position.
Comparatives shall be restated to include balances and transactions of the entities that had been
acquired at the beginning of the earliest period presented as if the companies had always been
combined.
Business Combination and Goodwill

Business combinations are accounted for using the acquisition method. The cost of an acquisition
is measured as the aggregate of the consideration transferred measured at acquisition date fair
value and the amount of any non-controlling interests in the acquiree. For each business
combination, the Group elects whether to measure the non-controlling interests in the acquiree at
fair value or at the proportionate share of the acquiree’s identifiable net assets. Acquisition-related
costs are expensed as incurred and included in administrative expenses.
When the Group acquires a business, it assesses the financial assets and liabilities assumed for
appropriate classification and designation in accordance with the contractual terms, economic
circumstances and pertinent conditions as at the acquisition date. This includes the separation of
embedded derivatives in host contracts by the acquiree.
If the business combination is achieved in stages, any previously held equity interest is re-
measured at its acquisition date fair value and any resulting gain or loss is recognized in profit or
loss. It is then considered in the determination of goodwill. Any contingent consideration to be
transferred by the acquirer will be recognized at fair value at the acquisition date. Contingent
consideration classified as an asset or liability that is a financial instrument and within the scope of
PAS 39 is measured at fair value with changes in fair value recognized either in either profit or loss
or as a change to OCI. If the contingent consideration is not within the scope of PAS 39, it is
measured in accordance with the appropriate PFRS. Contingent consideration that is classified as
equity is not re-measured and subsequent settlement is accounted for within equity.
Goodwill acquired in a business combination is initially measured at cost being the excess of the
cost of business combination over the interest in the net fair value of the acquiree’s identifiable
assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities measured at acquisition date. If the cost of acquisition
is less than the fair value of the net assets of the acquiree, the difference is recognized directly in
profit or loss. If the initial accounting for business combination can be determined only
provisionally by the end of the period by which the combination is effected because either the fair
value to be assigned to the acquiree’s identifiable assets, liabilities or contingent liabilities or the
cost of the combination can be determined only provisionally, the Group accounts for the
combination using provisional values. Adjustment to these provisional values as a result of
completing the initial accounting shall be made within 12 months from the acquisition date. The
carrying amount of an identifiable asset, liability, or contingent liability that is recognized from
that date and goodwill or any gain recognized shall be adjusted from the acquisition date by the
amount equal to the adjustment to the fair value at the acquisition date of the identifiable asset,
liability or contingent liability being recognized or adjusted.
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After initial recognition, goodwill is measured at cost less any accumulated impairment losses. For
the purpose of impairment testing, goodwill acquired in a business combination is, from the
acquisition date, allocated to each of the Group’s cash-generating units that are expected to benefit
from the combination, irrespective of whether other assets or liabilities of the acquiree are assigned
to those units.
Where goodwill has been allocated to a cash-generating unit and part of the operation within that
unit is disposed of, the goodwill associated with the disposed operation is included in the carrying
amount of the operation when determining the gain or loss on disposal. Goodwill disposed in
these circumstances is measured based on the relative values of the disposed operation and the
portion of the cash-generating unit retained.
Current versus Noncurrent Classification

The Group presents assets and liabilities in the consolidated statement of financial position based
on current/non-current classification. An asset is current when:
§ It is expected to be realized or intended to be sold or consumed in the normal operating cycle
§ It is held primarily for the purpose of trading
§ It is expected to be realized within twelve months after the reporting period, or
§ It is cash or cash equivalent unless restricted from being exchanged or used to settle a liability
for at least twelve months after the reporting period.
All other assets are classified as noncurrent. A liability is current when:

§ It is expected to be settled in the normal operating cycle
§ It is held primarily for the purpose of trading
§ It is due to be settled within twelve months after the reporting period, or
§ There is no unconditional right to defer the settlement of the liability for at least twelve months
after the reporting period
The Group classifies all other liabilities as noncurrent.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are classified as noncurrent assets and liabilities, respectively.
Fair Value Measurement

The Group measures financial instruments such as AFS financial assets at fair value at each
reporting date. Also, fair values of financial instruments measured at amortized cost and
investment properties are disclosed in the notes to the consolidated financial statements.
Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an
orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The fair value
measurement is based on the presumption that the transaction to sell the asset or transfer the
liability takes place either:
§ In the principal market for the asset or liability, or
§ In the absence of a principal market, in the most advantageous market for the asset or liability
The principal or the most advantageous market must be accessible to by the Group.
The fair value of an asset or a liability is measured using the assumptions that market participants
would use when pricing the asset or liability, assuming that market participants act in their
economic best interest. A fair value measurement of a non-financial asset takes into account a
market participant's ability to generate economic benefits by using the asset in its highest and best
use or by selling it to another market participant that would use the asset in its highest and best use.
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The Group uses valuation techniques that are appropriate in the circumstances and for which
sufficient data are available to measure fair value, maximizing the use of relevant observable
inputs and minimizing the use of unobservable inputs.
All assets and liabilities for which fair value is measured or disclosed in the consolidated financial
statements are categorized within the fair value hierarchy, described as follows, based on the
lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement as a whole:
§ Level 1 - Quoted (unadjusted) market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities
§ Level 2 - Valuation techniques for which the lowest level input that is significant to the fair
value measurement is directly or indirectly observable
§ Level 3 - Valuation techniques for which the lowest level input that is significant to the fair
value measurement is unobservable
For assets and liabilities that are recognized in the consolidated financial statements on a recurring
basis, the Group determines whether transfers have occurred between levels in the hierarchy by re-
assessing categorization (based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value
measurement as a whole) at the end of each reporting period.
Management determines the policies and procedures for both recurring fair value measurement and
non-recurring measurement.
External valuers are involved for valuation of significant assets, such as investment property.
Involvement of external valuers is decided upon annually. Selection criteria include market
knowledge, reputation, independence and whether professional standards are maintained.
Management decides, after discussions with the external valuers, which valuation techniques and
inputs to use for each case.
At each reporting date, the management analyzes the movements in the values of assets and
liabilities which are required to be re-measured or re-assessed as per accounting policies. For this
analysis, the management verifies the major inputs applied in the latest valuation by agreeing the
information in the valuation computation to contracts and other relevant documents.
Management, in conjunction with the Group’s external valuers, also compares each change in the
fair value of each asset and liability with relevant external sources to determine whether the
change is reasonable.
For the purpose of fair value disclosures, the Group has determined classes of assets and liabilities
on the basis of the nature, characteristics and risks of the asset or liability and the level of the fair
value hierarchy as explained above.
Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash includes cash on hand and in banks. Cash equivalents are short-term, highly liquid
investments that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash with original maturities of up to
three months or less from date of acquisition and are subject to an insignificant risk of change in
value.
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Financial Instruments - Initial Recognition and Subsequent Measurement
Date of Recognition. The Group recognizes a financial asset or a financial liability in the
consolidated statement of financial position when it becomes a party to the contractual provisions
of the instrument. All regular way purchases and sales of financial assets are recognized on the
trade date, which is the date that the Group commits to purchase the asset. Regular way purchases
or sales are purchases or sales of financial assets that require delivery of assets within the period
generally established by regulation or convention in the market place.
Initial Recognition of Financial Instruments. Financial instruments are recognized initially at fair
value. Transaction costs are included in the initial measurement of all financial assets and
liabilities, except for financial instruments measured at fair value through profit or loss (FVPL).
Day 1 Difference. Where the transaction price in a non-active market is different from the fair
value from other observable current market transactions of the same instrument or based on a
valuation technique whose variables include only data from an observable market, the Group
recognizes the difference between the transaction price and fair value (a Day 1 difference) in the
profit or loss unless it qualifies for recognition as some other type of asset. In cases where use is
made of data which is not observable, the difference between the transaction price and model
value is only recognized in the profit or loss when the inputs become observable or when the
instrument is derecognized. For each transaction, the Group determines the appropriate method of
recognizing the Day 1 difference amount.
Classification of Financial Instruments. A financial instrument is classified as liability if it

provided for a contractual obligation to: (a) deliver cash or another financial asset to another entity;
or (b) exchange financial assets or financial liabilities with another entity under conditions that are
potentially unfavorable to the Group; or (c) satisfy the obligation other than by the exchange of a
fixed amount of cash or another financial asset for a fixed number of the Group’s own shares. If
the Group does not have the unconditional right to avoid delivering cash or another financial asset
to settle its contractual obligation, the obligation meets the definition of a financial liability.
Financial assets are categorized as either financial assets at FVPL, held-to-maturity (HTM)
investments, loans and receivables or AFS financial assets. Financial liabilities, on the other hand,
are categorized as financial liabilities at FVPL and other financial liabilities. The Group
determines the classification at initial recognition and re-evaluates this designation at every
reporting date, where appropriate. The Group has no financial instruments at FVPL and HTM
investments.
a. Loans and Receivables
Loans and receivables are nonderivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments
that are not quoted in an active market.
After initial measurement, loans and receivables are measured at amortized cost using the
effective interest rate method less allowance for impairment. Amortized cost is calculated by
taking into account any discount or premium on acquisition and fees and costs that are an
integral part of the effective interest rate. The amortization is included in the interest income
in profit or loss. Losses arising from impairment are recognized as provision for impairment
loss on receivables in profit or loss.
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Loans and receivables are included in current assets when the Group expects to realize or
collect the assets within 12 months from the financial reporting date. Otherwise, these are
classified as noncurrent assets.
The Group’s cash and cash equivalents, receivables (including noncurrent receivables),
advances to associates and joint ventures (included under the “Investments in and advances to
associates and joint ventures” account) and deposits (included under the “Prepaid expenses
and other current assets” and “Goodwill, intangible and other noncurrent assets” accounts) are
classified in this category.
b. AFS Financial Assets
AFS financial assets are those nonderivative financial assets that are not classified as at FVPL,
loans and receivables or HTM investments. They are purchased and held indefinitely, and
maybe sold in response to liquidity requirements or changes in market conditions.
After initial measurement, AFS financial assets are subsequently measured at fair value with
unrealized gains or losses being recognized under “Unrealized mark-to-market gain (loss) on
available-for-sale financial assets” account in other comprehensive income until these are
derecognized. When the investment is disposed of, the cumulative gain or loss previously
recorded under “Unrealized mark-to-market gain on available-for-sale financial assets” account
under equity is recycled to profit or loss. Interest earned on the investments is reported as
interest income using the effective interest rate method. Dividends earned on investments are
recognized in profit or loss when the right to receive payment has been established. AFS
financial assets are classified as noncurrent assets unless the intention is to dispose such assets
within 12 months from financial reporting date.
The fair value of AFS financial assets consisting of any investments that are actively traded in
organized financial markets is determined by reference to quoted market bid prices at the close
of business on the financial reporting date.
The Group’s investments in club and ordinary shares are classified in this category.
Unlisted investments in shares of stock, for which no quoted market prices and no other
reliable sources of their fair values are available, are carried at cost.
c. Other Financial Liabilities
Other financial liabilities at amortized cost pertain to issued financial instruments or their
components that are not classified or designated at FVPL and contain contractual obligations
to deliver cash or another financial asset to the holder as to settle the obligation other than by
the exchange of a fixed amount of cash or another financial asset for a fixed number of own
equity shares. The financial instruments are classified as current if they are expected to be
settled or disposed of within 12 months from financial reporting date. Otherwise, these are
classified as noncurrent.
These include liabilities arising from operations such as accounts payable and other current
liabilities (excluding government and other statutory liabilities), nontrade payable, obligations
under finance lease, interest-bearing loans and borrowings and other noncurrent liabilities
(excluding advance rent).
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Impair ment of Financial Assets

The Group assesses at each reporting date whether a financial asset or group of financial assets is
impaired. A financial asset or a group of financial assets is deemed to be impaired if there is
objective evidence of impairment as a result of one or more events that has occurred after the
initial recognition of the asset (an incurred loss event) and that loss event has an impact on the
estimated future cash flows of the financial asset or the group of financial assets that can be
reliably estimated. Objective evidence of impairment may include indications that the debtors or a
group of debtors is experiencing significant financial difficulty, default or delinquency in interest
or principal payments, the probability that they will enter bankruptcy or other financial
reorganization and where observable data indicate that there is a measurable decrease in the
estimated future cash flows, such as changes in arrears or economic conditions that correlate with
defaults.
Financial Assets Carried at Amortized Cost. The Group first assesses whether an objective
evidence of impairment exists individually for financial assets that are individually significant, or
collectively for financial assets that are not individually significant. If it is determined that no
objective evidence of impairment exists for an individually assessed financial asset, whether
significant or not, the asset is included in a group of financial assets with similar credit risk
characteristics and that group of financial assets is collectively assessed for impairment. Assets
that are individually assessed for impairment and for which an impairment loss is or continues to
be recognized are not included in a collective assessment of impairment.
If there is an objective evidence that an impairment loss has been incurred, the amount of the loss
is measured as the difference between the asset’s carrying amount and the present value of the
estimated future cash flows (excluding future credit losses that have not been incurred). The
carrying amount of the asset is reduced through use of an allowance account and the amount of loss
is charged to profit or loss. Interest income continues to be recognized based on the original
effective interest rate of the asset. Loans and receivables, together with the associated allowance
accounts, are written off when there is no realistic prospect of future recovery and all collateral, if
any, have been realized. If, in a subsequent year, the amount of the estimated impairment loss
decreases because of an event occurring after the impairment was recognized, the previously
recognized impairment loss is reduced by adjusting the allowance account. If a future write-off is
later recovered, any amounts formerly charged are credited to profit or loss.
The present value of the estimated future cash flows is discounted at the financial asset’s original
effective interest rate. If a loan has a variable interest rate, the discount rate for measuring any
impairment loss is the current effective interest rate, adjusted for the original credit risk premium.
The calculation of the present value of the estimated future cash flows of a collateralized financial
asset reflects the cash flows that may result from foreclosure less costs for obtaining and selling
the collateral, whether or not foreclosure is probable.
For the purpose of a collective evaluation of impairment, financial assets are grouped on the basis
of such credit risk characteristics as industry, collateral type and past due status.
Future cash flows in a group of financial assets that are collectively evaluated for impairment are
estimated on the basis of historical loss for assets with credit risk characteristics similar to those in
the group. Historical loss is adjusted on the basis of current observable data to reflect the effects of
current conditions that did not affect the period on which the historical loss is based and to remove
the effects of conditions in the historical period that do not exist currently. Estimates of changes in
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future cash flows reflect, and are directionally consistent with changes in related observable data
from period to period (such changes in unemployment rates, property prices, commodity prices,
payment status, or other factors that are indicative of incurred losses in the Group and their
magnitude). The methodology and assumptions used for estimating future cash flows are reviewed
regularly by the Group to reduce any difference between loss estimates and actual loss experience.
Quoted AFS Financial Assets. In the case of equity investments classified as AFS financial assets,
an objective evidence of impairment would include a significant or prolonged decline in the fair
value of the investments below its cost. “Significant” is to be evaluated against the original cost of
the investment and “prolonged” against the period in which the fair value has been below its
original cost. When there is evidence of impairment, the cumulative loss which is measured as the
difference between the acquisition cost and the current fair value, less any impairment loss on that
financial asset previously recognized in other comprehensive income under “Unrealized mark-to-
market gain on available-for-sale financial assets” account, is removed from equity and recognized
in profit or loss. Impairment losses on equity investments are not reversed in profit or loss;
increases in fair value after impairment are recognized directly in other comprehensive income.
Unquoted AFS Financial Assets. If there is objective evidence that an impairment loss has been
incurred in an unquoted equity instrument that is not carried at fair value because its fair value
cannot be reliably measured, or on a derivative asset that is linked to and must be settled by
delivery of such an unquoted equity instrument, the amount of loss is measured as the difference
between the asset’s carrying amount and the present value of estimated future cash flows
discounted at the current market rate of return for a similar financial asset.
Der ecognition of Fina ncial Ass ets and Liabilities
Financial Assets. A financial asset (or, where applicable, a part of a financial asset or part of a
group of similar financial assets) is derecognized when:
a. the rights to receive cash flows from the asset have expired;
b. the Group retains the right to receive cash flows from the asset, but has assumed an obligation to pay
them in full without material delay to a third party under a “pass-through” arrangement; or
c. the Group has transferred its right to receive cash flows from the asset and either
(a) has transferred substantially all the risks and rewards of the asset, or (b) has neither
transferred nor retained substantially all the risks and rewards of the asset, but has transferred
control of the asset.
When the Group has transferred its right to receive cash flows from an asset and has neither
transferred nor retained substantially all the risks and rewards of the asset nor transferred control of
the asset, the asset is recognized to the extent of the Group’s continuing involvement in the asset.
Financial Liabilities. A financial liability is derecognized when the obligation under the liability
is discharged or cancelled or has expired.
When an existing financial liability is replaced by another from the same lender on substantially
different terms, or the terms of an existing liability are substantially modified, such an exchange or
modification is treated as a derecognition of the original liability and the recognition of a new
liability, and the difference in the respective carrying amounts is recognized in profit or loss.
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Offsetting of Financial Instruments

Financial assets and liabilities are offset and the net amount is reported in the consolidated
statement of financial position if, and only if, there is a currently enforceable legal right to offset
the recognized amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis, or to realize the asset and
settle the liability simultaneously. This is not generally the case with master netting agreements,
and the related assets and liabilities are presented at gross amounts in the consolidated statement of
financial position.
Invent ories
Inventories are valued at the lower of cost and net realizable value (“NRV”). Cost is determined
using the weighted average method. The NRV of educational materials is the selling price in the
ordinary course of business, less estimated costs necessary to make the sale. The NRV of
promotional and school materials and supplies is the current replacement cost.
Prepaid Expens es
Prepaid expenses are carried at cost and are amortized on a straight-line basis over the period of
expected usage, which is equal to or less than 12 months or within the normal operating cycle.
Input Value-added Taxes (VAT)

Input VAT represents VAT imposed on the Group by its suppliers for the acquisition of goods and
services required under Philippine taxation laws and regulations. The portion of excess input VAT
over output VAT is presented as part of “Prepaid taxes” under the “Prepaid expenses and other
current assets” account in the consolidated statement of financial position. Input VAT is stated at
its estimated NRV.
Creditable Withholding Taxes (CWT)

CWT represents the amount of tax withheld by counterparties from the Group. These are
recognized upon collection and are utilized as tax credits against income tax due as allowed by the
Philippine taxation laws and regulations. CWT is presented as part of “Prepaid taxes” under the
“Prepaid expenses and other current assets” account in the consolidated statement of financial
position. CWT is stated at its estimated NRV.
Property and Equipment

Property and equipment, except land, are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation, amortization
and any impairment in value, excluding the costs of day-to-day servicing. Such cost includes the
cost of replacing part of such property and equipment when that cost is incurred and the
recognition criteria are met. Land is stated at cost less any impairment in value.
An item of property and equipment is derecognized upon disposal or when no future economic
benefits are expected from its use or disposal. Any gain or loss arising on derecognition of the
asset (calculated as the difference between the net disposal proceeds and the carrying amount of
the asset) is included in profit or loss in the year the asset is derecognized.
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Depreciation and amortization are computed using the straight-line method over the following
estimated useful lives:
Buildings 20–25 years

Office and school equipment 5 years
Office furniture and fixtures 5 years
Leasehold improvements 5 years or terms of the lease agreement,
whichever is shorter
Transportation equipment 5 years or terms of the lease agreement,
whichever is shorter
Computer equipment and peripherals 3 years
Library holdings 3–5 years
The estimated useful lives and the depreciation and amortization method are reviewed periodically
to ensure that the periods and depreciation and amortization method are consistent with the
expected pattern of economic benefits from items of property and equipment.
Fully depreciated assets are retained in the accounts until they are no longer in use and no further
depreciation and amortization is charged to current operations.
Construction in progress represents structures under construction and is stated at cost less any
impairment in value. This includes cost of construction and other direct costs, including any
interest on borrowed funds during the construction period. Construction in progress is not
depreciated until the relevant assets are completed and become available for operational use.
Investment Properties
Investment properties include land and buildings held by the Group for capital appreciation and
rental purposes. Buildings are carried at cost less accumulated depreciation and any impairment in
value, while land is carried at cost less any impairment in value. The carrying amount includes the
cost of constructing a significant portion of an existing investment property if the recognition
criteria are met; and excludes the costs of day-to-day servicing of an investment property.
Depreciation of buildings is computed on a straight-line basis over 20–25 years. The asset’s useful
life and method of depreciation are reviewed and adjusted, if appropriate, at each financial year-
end.
Investment properties are derecognized when either they have been disposed of or when the
investment property is permanently withdrawn from use and no future economic benefit is
expected from its disposal. Any gains or losses on the retirement or disposal of an investment
property are recognized in profit or loss in the year of retirement or disposal.
Transfers are made to investment property when, and only when, there is a change in use,
evidenced by ending of owner-occupation or commencement of an operating lease to another
party. Transfers are made from investment property when there is a change in use, evidenced by
commencement of owner-occupation or commencement of development with a view to sell.
For a transfer from investment property to owner-occupied property or inventories, the cost of
property for subsequent accounting is its carrying value at the date of change in use. If the
property occupied by the Group as an owner-occupied property becomes an investment property,
the Group accounts for such property in accordance with the policy stated under property and
equipment up to the date of change in use.
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Asset Acquisition
When property is acquired, through corporate acquisitions or otherwise, management considers
the substance of the assets and activities of the acquired entity in determining whether the
acquisition represents an acquisition of a business.
When such an acquisition is not judged to be an acquisition of a business, it is not treated as a

business combination. Rather, the cost to acquire the entity is allocated between the identifiable
assets and liabilities of the entity based on their relative fair values at the acquisition date.
Accordingly, no goodwill or additional deferred tax arises.
Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures

An associate is an entity over which the Group has significant influence. Significant influence is
the power to participate in the financial and operating policy decisions of the investee, but is not
control or joint control over those policies.
A joint venture is a type of joint arrangement whereby the parties that have joint control of the
arrangement have rights to the net assets of the joint venture. Joint control is the contractually
agreed sharing of control of an arrangement, which exists only when decisions about the relevant
activities require unanimous consent of the parties sharing control.
The considerations made in determining significant influence or joint control are similar to those
necessary to determine control over subsidiaries. The Group’s investments in its associate and
joint venture are accounted for using the equity method. Under the equity method, the investment
in an associate or a joint venture is initially recognized at cost. The carrying amount of the
investment is adjusted to recognize changes in the Group’s share of net assets of the associate or
joint venture since the acquisition date. Goodwill relating to the associate or joint venture is
included in the carrying amount of the investment and is neither amortized nor individually tested
for impairment.
The consolidated statement of comprehensive income reflects the Group’s share of the results of
operations of the associate or joint venture. Any change in OCI of those investees is presented as
part of the Group’s OCI. In addition, when there has been a change recognized directly in the
equity of the associate or joint venture, the Group recognizes its share of any changes, when
applicable, in the consolidated statement of changes in equity. Unrealized gains and losses
resulting from transactions between the Group and the associate or joint venture are eliminated to
the extent of the interest in the associate or joint venture.
The aggregate of the Group’s share of profit or loss of an associate and a joint venture is shown on
the face of the consolidated statement of comprehensive income outside operating profit and
represents profit or loss after tax and non-controlling interests in the subsidiaries of the associate
or joint venture.
The financial statements of the associate or joint venture are prepared for the same reporting period
as the Group. When necessary, adjustments are made to bring the accounting policies in line with
those of the Group.
The financial reporting dates of the associates, joint ventures and the Parent Company are
identical, except for the accounts of STI College Marikina, Inc. (“STI Marikina”) and Synergia
Human Capital Solutions, Inc. (“Synergia”) which financial reporting dates end in December, and
the associates’ and joint ventures’ accounting policies conform to those used by the Group for like
transactions and events in similar circumstances. Adjustments are made for the Group’s share in
the effects of significant transactions or events that occur between the financial reporting date of
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the above-mentioned associates and joint ventures and the financial reporting date of the Group’s
consolidated financial statements.
After application of the equity method, the Group determines whether it is necessary to recognize
an impairment loss on its investment in its associate or joint venture. At each reporting date, the
Group determines whether there is objective evidence that the investment in the associate or joint
venture is impaired. If there is such evidence, the Group calculates the amount of impairment as
the difference between the recoverable amount of the associate or joint venture and its carrying
value, then recognizes the loss as part of “Share in net earnings of associates and joint ventures” in
the consolidated statement of comprehensive income.
Upon loss of significant influence over the associate or joint control over the joint venture, the
Group measures and recognizes any retained investment at its fair value. Any difference between
the carrying amount of the associate or joint venture upon loss of significant influence or joint
control and the fair value of the retained investment and proceeds from disposal is recognized in
profit or loss.
The following are the associates of STI ESG (which are all incorporated in the Philippines) and
STI ESG’s effective interest in the following entities as at March 31, 2016 and 2015:
Effective Percentage of Ownership

2016 2015
Associate Principal Activities Direct Indirect Direct Indirect
Accent Healthcare/STI Banawe, Inc. (“STI Medical and related
Accent”)* services 49 – 49 –
STI College Alabang, Inc. (“STI Alabang”)Educational Institution 40 – 40 –
Synergia* Management Consulting
Services 30 – 30 –
STI Marikina Educational Institution 24 – 24 –
Maestro Holdings Holding Company 20 – 20 –
Global Resource for Outsourced Workers, Recruitment Agency
Inc. (“GROW”) 17 – 17 –
*Dormant entities
The Group has interests in Philippine Healthcare Educators, Inc. (“PHEI”) and STI-PHNS
Outsourcing Corporation (“STI-PHNS”), both jointly-controlled entities.
Intangible Assets
Intangible assets acquired separately are measured on initial recognition at cost. Following initial
recognition, intangible assets are carried at cost less any accumulated amortization in the case of
intangible assets with finite lives, and any accumulated impairment losses.
The useful lives of intangible assets are assessed as either finite or indefinite. Intangible assets
with finite lives are amortized over the useful economic life and assessed for impairment whenever
there is an indication that the intangible asset may be impaired. The amortization period and the
amortization method for an intangible asset with a finite useful life are reviewed at least at each
financial year-end. Changes in the expected useful life or the expected pattern of consumption of
future economic benefits embodied in the asset is accounted for by changing the amortization
period or method, as appropriate, and are treated as changes in accounting estimates. The
amortization expense on intangible assets with finite lives is recognized in the consolidated
statement of comprehensive income in the expense category consistent with the function of the
intangible asset.
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Intangible assets with indefinite useful lives are not amortized, but are tested for impairment
annually, either individually or at the cash generating unit level. The assessment of indefinite life
is reviewed annually to determine whether the indefinite life continues to be supportable. If not,
the change in useful life from indefinite to finite is made on a prospective basis.
The Group has assessed the intangible assets as having a finite useful life, which is the shorter of
its contractual term or economic life. Amortization is on a straight-line basis over the estimated
useful lives of 3 years.
Gains or losses arising from derecognition of an intangible asset are measured as the difference
between the net disposal proceeds and the carrying amount of the asset and are recognized in profit
or loss when the asset is derecognized.
Impair ment of Nonfinancial Assets

The carrying values of investments in associates and joint ventures, property and equipment,
investment properties, land and intangible assets are reviewed for impairment when events or
changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. When an
indicator of impairment exists or when an annual impairment testing for an asset is required, the
Group makes a formal estimate of recoverable amount. Recoverable amount is the higher of an
asset’s (or cash-generating unit’s) fair value less costs to sell and its value in use and is determined
for an individual asset, unless the asset does not generate cash inflows that are largely independent
of those from other assets or groups of assets, in which case the recoverable amount is assessed as
part of the cash generating unit to which it belongs. Where the carrying amount of an asset (or
cash generating unit) exceeds its recoverable amount, the asset (or cash generating unit) is
considered impaired and is written down to its recoverable amount. In assessing value in use, the
estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that
reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset
(or cash generating unit). In determining fair value less costs to sell, an appropriate valuation
model is used. These calculations are corroborated by valuation multiples, quoted share prices for
publicly traded securities or other available fair value indicators.
Impairment losses are recognized in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income in those
expense categories consistent with the function of the impaired asset, except for assets previously
revalued where the revaluation was taken to equity. In this case, the impairment is also recognized
in equity up to the amount of any previous revaluation.
For nonfinancial assets, excluding goodwill, an assessment is made at each reporting date as to
whether there is any indication that previously recognized impairment losses may no longer exist
or may have decreased. If such indication exists, the recoverable amount is estimated. A
previously recognized impairment loss is reversed only if there has been a change in the estimates
used to determine the asset’s recoverable amount since the last impairment loss was recognized. If
that is the case, the carrying amount of the asset is increased to its recoverable amount. That
increased amount cannot exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined, net of
depreciation and amortization, had no impairment loss been recognized for the asset in prior years.
Such reversal is recognized in profit or loss unless the asset is carried at a revalued amount, in
which case the reversal is treated as a revaluation increase. After such a reversal, the depreciation
and amortization expense is adjusted in future years to allocate the asset’s revised carrying amount,
less any residual value, on a systematic basis over its remaining life.
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Goodwill. Goodwill is reviewed for impairment, annually or more frequently if events or changes
in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may be impaired. Impairment is determined for
goodwill by assessing the recoverable amount of the cash-generating units, to which goodwill
relates. Where the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit (or group of cash-generating
units) is less than the carrying amount of the cash-generating unit (or group of cash generating
units) to which the goodwill has been allocated, an impairment loss is recognized in the
consolidated statement of comprehensive income. Impairment losses relating to goodwill cannot
be reversed for subsequent increases in its recoverable amount in future periods. The Group
performs its annual impairment test of goodwill as at March 31 of each year.
Borrowing Costs
Borrowing costs are capitalized if they are directly attributable to the acquisition, construction or
production of a qualifying asset. Qualifying assets are assets that necessarily take a substantial
period of time to get ready for its intended use or sale. To the extent that funds are borrowed
specifically for the purpose of obtaining a qualifying asset, the amount of borrowing costs eligible
for capitalization on that asset shall be determined as the actual borrowing costs incurred on that
borrowing during the year less any investment income on the temporary investment of those
borrowings. To the extent that funds are borrowed generally and used for the purpose of obtaining
a qualifying asset, the amount of borrowing costs eligible for capitalization shall be determined by
applying a capitalizable rate to the expenditures on that asset. The capitalization rate shall be the
weighted average of the borrowing costs applicable to all borrowings that are outstanding during
the year, other than borrowings made specifically for the purpose of obtaining a qualifying asset.
The amount of borrowing costs capitalized during the year shall not exceed the amount of
borrowing costs incurred during that year.
Capitalization of borrowing costs commences when the activities necessary to prepare the asset for
intended use are in progress and expenditures and borrowing costs are being incurred. Borrowing
costs are capitalized until the asset is available for their intended use. If the resulting carrying
amount of the asset exceeds its recoverable amount, an impairment loss is recognized. Borrowing
costs include interest charges and other costs incurred in connection with the borrowing of funds,
as well as exchange differences arising from foreign currency borrowings used to finance these
projects, to the extent that they are regarded as an adjustment to interest costs.
All other borrowing costs are expensed as incurred in the year in which they occur.
Provisions
Provisions are recognized when the Group has a present obligation (legal or constructive) as a
result of a past event, it is probable that an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits will
be required to settle the obligation and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the
obligation. When the Group expects a provision to be reimbursed, such as under an insurance
contract, the reimbursement is recognized as a separate asset but only when the reimbursement is
virtually certain. The expense relating to any provision is presented in profit or loss, net of any
reimbursement. If the effect of the time value of money is material, provisions are determined by
discounting the expected future cash flow at a pre-tax rate that reflects current market assessments
of the time value of money and, where appropriate, the risks specific to the liability. When
discounting is used, the increase in the provision due to the passage of time is recognized as
interest expense.
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Capital Stock and Additional Paid-in Capital

Common stock is measured at par value for all shares issued. Incremental costs incurred directly
attributable to the issuance of new shares are shown in equity as a deduction from proceeds, net of
tax. Proceeds and/or fair value of consideration received in excess of par value are recognized as
additional paid-in capital.
Cost of Shares Held by a Subsidiary

Cost of shares held by a subsidiary is accounted for similar to treasury shares which are recorded at
cost. Own equity instruments which are reacquired are deducted from equity. No gain or loss is
recognized in profit or loss on the purchase, sale, issuance or the cancellation of the Group’s own
equity instruments.
Retained Earnings and Dividend on Common Stock of the Parent Company

The amount included in retained earnings includes profit attributable to the Parent Company’s
equity holders and reduced by dividends on capital stocks. Dividends on capital stocks are
recognized as liability and deducted from equity when approved by the BOD of the Parent
Company. Dividends for the year that are approved after the financial reporting date are dealt with
as an event after the financial reporting period.
Earnings Per Share (“EPS”) Attributable to the Equity Holders of the Parent Company
EPS is computed by dividing income attributed to equity holders of the Parent Company for the
year by the weighted average number of shares issued and outstanding after giving retroactive
effect to any stock split and stock dividend declaration, if any.
Diluted EPS is calculated by dividing the net income attributable to equity holders of the Parent
Company by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the year adjusted
for the effects of any dilutive convertible common shares.
Revenue
Revenue is recognized to the extent that it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the
Group and the amount of the revenue can be measured reliably. The Group assesses whether it is
acting as a principal or an agent in every revenue arrangements. It is acting as a principal when it
has the primary responsibility for providing the goods or services. The Group also acts as a
principal when it has the discretion in establishing the prices and bears inventory and credit risk.
Revenue is measured at the fair value of the consideration received, excluding discounts, rebates
and value-added tax (VAT).
The following specific recognition criteria must also be met before revenue is recognized:
Tuition and Other School Fees. Revenue from tuition and other school fees is recognized as
income over the corresponding school term to which they pertain. Fees received pertaining to the
school year commencing after the financial reporting date are recorded as “Unearned tuition and
other school fees” and presented separately in the consolidated statement of financial position.
Unearned tuition and other school fees are amortized over the related school term.
Educational Services. Revenue is recognized as services are rendered.
Royalty Fees. Revenue from royalty fees is recognized on an accrual basis in accordance with the
terms of the licensing agreements.
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Management Fees. Revenue is recognized when services are rendered (included as part of “Other
revenues” account in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income).
Sale of Educational Materials and Supplies. Revenue is recognized at the time of sale when
significant risks and rewards of ownership have been transferred.
Excess of consideration received from collection of receivables. Excess of consideration received

from collection of receivables is recognized when the consideration has been transferred.
Rental Income. Rental income is recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease
agreement.
Interest Income. Interest income is recognized as the interest accrues considering the effective
yield on the asset.
Dividend Income. Revenue is recognized when the Group’s right to receive the payment is
established.
Costs and Expens es

Costs and expenses are decreases in economic benefits during the accounting period in the form of
outflows or decrease of assets or incurrence of liabilities that result in decreases in equity, other
than those relating to distributions to equity participants. Costs and expenses are recognized in
profit or loss in the year these are incurred.
Pension Costs
The Group has the following pension plans (Plan) covering substantially all of its regular and
permanent employees:
Entity Type of Plan

STI ESG Funded, noncontributory defined benefit plan
STI WNU Funded, noncontributory defined benefit plan
Indirect Subsidiaries (except De Los Santos - Unfunded, noncontributory defined benefit plan
STI College and STI QA)
De Los Santos-STI College and STI QA Funded, defined contribution plan
Defined Benefit Plans. The net defined benefit liability or asset is the aggregate of the present
value of the defined benefit obligation at the end of the reporting period reduced by the fair value
of plan assets (if any), adjusted for any effect of limiting a net defined benefit asset to the asset
ceiling. The asset ceiling is the present value of any economic benefits available in the form of
refunds from the plan or reductions in future contributions to the plan.
The cost of providing benefits under the defined benefit plans is actuarially determined using the
projected unit credit method.
Defined benefit costs comprise the following:

§ Service cost
§ Net interest on the net defined benefit liability or asset
§ Remeasurements of net defined benefit liability or asset
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Service costs which include current service costs, past service costs and gains or losses on non-
routine settlements are recognized as expense in profit or loss. Past service costs are recognized
when plan amendment or curtailment occurs. These amounts are calculated periodically by
independent qualified actuaries.
Net interest on the net defined benefit liability or asset is the change during the period in the net
defined benefit liability or asset that arises from the passage of time which is determined by
applying the discount rate based on government bonds to the net defined benefit liability or asset.
Net interest on the net defined benefit liability or asset is recognized as expense or income in profit
or loss.
Remeasurements comprising actuarial gains and losses, return on plan assets and any change in the
effect of the asset ceiling (excluding net interest on defined benefit liability) are recognized
immediately in OCI in the period in which they arise. Remeasurements are not reclassified to
profit or loss in subsequent periods.
Plan assets are assets that are held by a long-term employee benefit fund or qualifying insurance
policies. Plan assets are not available to the creditors of the Group, nor can they be paid directly
to the Group. Fair value of plan assets is based on market price information. When no market
price is available, the fair value of plan assets is estimated by discounting expected future cash
flows using a discount rate that reflects both the risk associated with the plan assets and the
maturity or expected disposal date of those assets (or, if they have no maturity, the expected period
until the settlement of the related obligations).
The Group’s right to be reimbursed of some or all of the expenditure required to settle a defined
benefit obligation is recognized as a separate asset at fair value when and only when
reimbursement is virtually certain.
Defined Contribution Plan. De Los Santos-STI College and STI QA are members of the Catholic
Educational Association of the Philippines Retirement Plan (“CEAP”). CEAP is a funded,
noncontributory, defined contribution plan covering De Los Santos-STI College’s and STI QA’s
qualified employees under which De Los Santos-STI College and STI QA pay fixed contributions
based on the employees’ monthly salaries. De Los Santos-STI College and STI QA, however, are
covered under Republic Act No. 7641, the Philippine Retirement Law, which provides for its
qualified employees a defined benefit (“DB”) minimum guarantee. The DB minimum guarantee
is equivalent to a certain percentage of the monthly salary payable to an employee at normal
retirement age with the required credited years of service based on the provisions of RA No. 7641.
Accordingly, De Los Santos-STI College and STI QA accounts for its retirement obligation under
the higher of the DB obligation relating to the minimum guarantee and the obligation arising from
the defined contribution (“DC”) plan. For the DB minimum guarantee plan, the liability is
determined based on the present value of the excess of the projected DB obligation over the
projected DC obligation at the end of the reporting period. The DB obligation is calculated
annually by a qualified independent actuary using the projected unit credit method. De Los Santos
- STI College and STI QA determines the net interest expense (income) on the net DB liability
(asset) for the period by applying the discount rate used to measure the DB obligation at the
beginning of the annual period to the then net DB liability (asset), taking into account any changes
in the net DB liability (asset) during the period as a result of contributions and benefit payments.
Net interest expense and other expenses related to the DB plan are recognized in profit or loss.
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The DC liability, on the other hand, is measured at the fair value of the DC assets upon which the
DC benefits depend, with an adjustment for margin on asset returns, if any, where this is reflected
in the DC benefits. Remeasurements of the net DB liability, which comprise actuarial gains and
losses, the return on plan assets (excluding interest) and the effect of the asset ceiling (if any,
excluding interest), are recognized immediately in other comprehensive income.
When the benefits of a plan are changed or when a plan is curtailed, the resulting change in benefit
that relates to past service or the gain or loss on curtailment is recognized immediately in profit or
loss. De Los Santos-STI College and STI QA recognizes gains or losses on the settlement of a DB
plan when the settlement occurs.
Leases
The determination whether an arrangement is, or contains, a lease is based on the substance of the
arrangement at the inception date of whether the fulfillment of the arrangement is dependent on
the use of a specific asset or the arrangement conveys a right to use the asset.
Group as a Lessee. Finance leases, which transfer to the Group substantially all the risks and
benefits incidental to ownership of the leased item, are capitalized at the inception of the lease at
the fair value of the leased property or, if lower, at the present value of the minimum lease
payments. Lease payments are apportioned between the finance charges and reduction of the lease
liability so as to achieve a constant rate of interest on the remaining balance of the liability.
Finance charges are charged directly against profit or loss.
Capitalized leased assets are depreciated over the useful life of the asset. However, if there is no
reasonable certainty that the Group will obtain ownership by the end of the lease term, the asset is
depreciated over the shorter of the estimated useful life of the asset and the lease term.
Leases where the lessor retains substantially all the risks and benefits of ownership of the assets
are classified as operating leases. Operating lease payments are recognized as expense in profit or
loss on a straight-line basis over the lease term.
Group as a Lessor. Leases where the Group retains substantially all the risks and benefits of
ownership of the asset are classified as operating leases. Initial direct costs incurred in negotiating
an operating lease are added to the carrying amount of the leased asset and recognized over the
lease term on the same basis as rental income.
Taxes
Current Tax. Current tax assets and liabilities for the current and prior periods are measured at the
amount expected to be recovered from or paid to the taxation authority. The tax rates and tax laws
used to compute the amount are those that are enacted or substantially enacted at the financial
reporting date.
Deferred Tax. Deferred tax is provided using the liability method on temporary differences at the
financial reporting date between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts
for financial reporting purposes. Deferred tax liabilities are recognized for all taxable temporary
differences, except:
§ when the deferred tax liability arises from the initial recognition of goodwill or of an asset or
liability in a transaction that is not a business combination and, at the time of the transaction,
affects neither the accounting income nor taxable income or loss;
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§ in respect of taxable temporary differences associated with investments in subsidiaries and

associates and interests in joint ventures, when the timing of the reversal of the temporary
differences can be controlled and it is probable that the temporary differences will not reverse
in the foreseeable future.
Deferred tax assets are recognized for all deductible temporary differences and carryforward
benefit of net operating loss carryover (“NOLCO”), unused tax credits from excess minimum
corporate income tax (“MCIT”) over regular corporate income tax (“RCIT”), and to the extent that
it is probable that taxable income will be available against which the deductible temporary
differences and carryforward benefits NOLCO and MCIT can be utilized, except:
§ when the deferred tax asset relating to the deductible temporary difference arises from the
initial recognition of an asset or liability in a transaction that is not a business combination and,
at the time of the transaction, affects neither the accounting income nor taxable income or loss;
§ in respect of deductible temporary differences associated with investments in subsidiaries,
associates and interests in joint ventures, deferred tax assets are recognized only to the extent
that it is probable that the temporary differences will reverse in the foreseeable future and
taxable income will be available against which the temporary differences can be utilized.
The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at each financial reporting date and reduced
to the extent that it is no longer probable that sufficient future taxable profit will be available to
allow all or part of the deferred tax assets to be utilized. Unrecognized deferred tax assets are
reassessed at each financial reporting date and are recognized to the extent that it has become
probable that future taxable income will allow the deferred tax assets to be recovered.
Deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities are measured at the tax rates that are expected to
apply in the year when the asset is realized or the liability is settled, based on tax rates and tax laws
that have been enacted or substantially enacted at the financial reporting date.
Deferred tax relating to items recognized outside profit or loss is recognized outside profit or loss.
Deferred tax items are recognized in correlation to the underlying transactions either in OCI or
directly in equity.
Deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities are offset, if a legally enforceable right exists to
offset current tax assets against current tax liabilities and the deferred taxes relate to the same
taxable entity and the same taxation authority.
Value-Added Tax (VAT). Revenue, expenses and assets are recognized net of the amount of VAT,
except:
§ when the VAT incurred on a purchase of assets or services is not recoverable from the taxation
authority, in which case the VAT is recognized as part of the cost of acquisition of the asset or
as part of the expense item as applicable; or
§ receivables and payables that are stated with the amount of VAT included.
The net amount of VAT recoverable from, or payable to, the taxation authority is included as part
of the “Prepaid expenses and other current assets” or “Accounts payable and other current
liabilities” accounts in the consolidated statement of financial position.
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Operating Segment
For management purposes, the Group is organized into business units based on the geographical
location of the students and assets. Financial information about operating segments is presented in
Note 4.
Contingencies
Contingent liabilities are not recognized in the consolidated financial statements. These are
disclosed in the notes to consolidated financial statements unless the possibility of an outflow of
resources embodying economic benefits is remote. A contingent asset is not recognized in the
consolidated financial statements but disclosed in the notes to consolidated financial statements
when an inflow of economic benefits is probable.
Events after the Reporting Period

Post year-end events that provide additional information about the Group’s financial position at
the financial reporting date (adjusting events) are reflected in the consolidated financial statements.
Post year-end events that are not adjusting events are disclosed in the notes to consolidated
financial statements when material.
3. Acquisitions
2016
STI Dagupan. On February 27, 2015, the BOD of STI Dagupan approved the application for an
increase in authorized capital stock from ₱0.5 million to ₱35.0 million and the opening for
subscription of 72,000 common shares with an aggregate par value of ₱7.2 million. Subsequently,
in 2016, STI ESG subscribed to 32,000 shares or an aggregate par value of ₱3.2 million. The
BOD of STI Dagupan also approved the equity conversion of STI Dagupan’s advances from STI
ESG amounting to ₱19.8 million. Consequently, STI ESG acquired the non-controlling interests
of STI Dagupan as a result of the dilution of ownership, which resulted in an adjustment to the
“Other equity adjustments” account amounting to ₱4.8 million (net of non-controlling interest in
ESG). As a result of these transactions, STI ESG’s ownership over STI Dagupan increased form
77% to 99.9% as at March 31, 2016.
STI Taft. On December 1, 2015, the BOD of STI Taft approved the application for an increase in
authorized capital stock from 5,000 shares with ₱100 par value per share to 750,000 shares with
₱100 par value per share. Subsequently, STI Taft and STI ESG agreed to convert a portion of STI
Taft’s advances from STI ESG amounting to ₱49.0 million to deposit for future stock
subscriptions. On April 4, 2016, the SEC approved STI Taft’s increase in authorized capital stock
to ₱75.0 million.
As at March 31, 2016, there are no changes in STI ESG’s effective ownership over STI Taft.
2015
AHC. In May 2014, STI Holdings made a deposit of = P56.0 million for a 40% ownership of AHC.
In November 2014, the SEC approved the increase in the authorized capital stock of AHC and the
subscription of STI Holdings to the 40% equity in AHC.
On February 11, 2015, the Parent Company acquired the remaining 60% ownership in AHC,
including subscription rights, from various individuals for a consideration of P
=25.0 million making
AHC a subsidiary effective February 2015.
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The acquisition of AHC is accounted for as an asset acquisition. AHC’s assets, which primarily
consist of noncurrent receivables from Unlad, were assigned its carrying amount based on their
relative fair values. The excess of the acquisition cost over the assigned carrying amounts to the
assets acquired amounting to =P9.7 million was recognized as part of “Dividend and other income
(expense)” in the 2015 consolidated statement of comprehensive income.
STI Iloilo. In September 2014, STI ESG established STI Iloilo with an initial capital of
=
P5.0 million, which was used to acquire the net assets of an STI school, owned and operated by a
franchisee in Jaro, Iloilo, in October 2014, for =
P6.0 million. The transaction was accounted for as a
business combination in the separate financial statements of STI Iloilo.
STI Lipa and STI Tanauan. In October 2014, STI ESG acquired 100% of the outstanding capital
stock of STI schools in Lipa and Tanauan, Batangas, which are owned and operated by
franchisees. The total acquisition cost amounted to P
=5.0 million and =
P1.0 million, respectively.
STI Pagadian. In October 2014, in exchange for the settlement of the debt of one of STI ESG’s
franchisees, Gillamac Information Technology Center Inc. (“GITEC”) amounting to P =6.3 million,
GITEC, the shareholders of GITEC and STI ESG entered into a deed of assignment whereby
GITEC assigned its rights over the outstanding capital stock of STI Pagadian. In addition,
STI ESG also assumed the subscriptions payable of the shareholders of GITEC amounting to
₱15.0 million.
STI Tagum. Also in October 2014, STI ESG acquired the net assets of a school located in Tagum,
Davao del Norte from GITEC in exchange for the settlement of the receivable from GITEC
amounting to P=2.1 million. The transaction was accounted for as a business combination. The
difference between the fair value of the net assets acquired and the cost resulted to a gain
amounting to =P2.1 million, presented as “Excess of fair value of net assets acquired over
acquisition cost from a business combination” in the 2015 consolidated statement of
comprehensive income.
Effective October 2014, STI ESG gained control over the financial and reporting policies of the
above-mentioned schools.
The purchase price consideration for the above-mentioned schools has been allocated,
provisionally, to the assets and liabilities based on the fair values at the date of acquisition and the
resulting goodwill amounted to as follows:
STI Lipa =8,857,790

P
STI Tanauan 4,873,058
STI Iloilo 3,806,173
STI Pagadian 3,396,880
=20,933,901
P
The carrying values of the financial assets and liabilities and other assets recognized at the date of
acquisition approximate their fair values due to the short-term nature of the transactions.
The acquired schools are engaged in the operation of educational institutions offering tertiary
formal education, post-secondary certificate courses and short-term courses. These schools were
acquired to expand the Group’s controlled network of schools and be able to improve its
operations.
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STI Bacolod. On February 21, 2014, STI WNU’s BOD approved the acquisition of net assets of
Bacolod Educational Service and Technology Center, Inc. formerly “STI College Bacolod, Inc.”
(“STI Bacolod”), which is owned by a franchisee of STI ESG. On May 13, 2014, the sale was
consummated and the deed of absolute sale was executed with agreed total purchase price of
=
P24.0 million. The transaction was accounted for as an acquisition of a business.
The purchase price consideration has been allocated to the assets and liabilities based on the fair
values at the date of acquisition resulting in goodwill of =
P15.7 million.
Fair Value Recognized

on Acquisition
Cash =6,718,208
P
Receivables 185,221
Inventories 412,241
Property and equipment 3,186,396
Trade payables (363,519)
Other current liabilities (1,819,779)
Net assets acquired 8,318,768
Goodwill (see Note16) 15,681,232
Consideration =24,000,000
P
Net cash outflow arising from acquisition amounted to P

=17.3 million in 2015.
2014
STI WNU. As discussed in Note 1, on October 1, 2013, STI Holdings acquired 99.45% of the
issued and outstanding common shares and 99.93% of the issued and outstanding preferred shares
of STI WNU for a total purchase price of =P400.0 million, including contingent consideration. The
said purchase price was reduced to P
=397.0 million, including contingent consideration of
P
=151.5 million with corresponding liability amounting to P=67.0 million and P
=95.7 million as at
March 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.
The acquisition of STI WNU is accounted for as a business combination using acquisition method.
The Parent Company elected not to account for the noncontrolling interests in STI WNU as it is
considered not material to the Group.
The purchase price consideration has been allocated to the assets and liabilities based on the fair
values at the date of acquisition as follows:
Fair Value
Recognized on
Acquisition
Cash and cash equivalents =7,703,105
P
Trade and other receivables 40,960,059
Inventories 143,715
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 677,019
Property and equipment 750,813,061
Investment property 48,972,000
Deferred tax asset 7,299,317
Other noncurrent assets 660,870
Trade and other payables (104,300,607)
(Forward)
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Fair Value
Recognized on
Acquisition
Short-term loan (P
=7,026,780)
Deferred tax liability (128,354,737)
Other current liabilities (999,322)
Loans payable (140,601,746)
Other noncurrent liabilities (46,243,536)
Net assets acquired 429,702,418
Excess of fair values of net assets acquired over acquisition cost from a
business combination (32,681,078)
Consideration* =397,021,340
P
*Includes contingent consideration amounting to =P 151.5 million with the corresponding liability presented as “Nontrade
payable” in the consolidated statement of financial position amounting to =
P67.0 million and =
P 95.7 million
as of March 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.
In September to December 2013, the Parent Company has made several deposits for future stock
subscription in STI WNU for an aggregate amount of P =179.7 million, including advances
converted into deposit for future stock subscription of P
=44.1 million.
On March 12, 2015, the SEC approved the application of STI WNU for the increase in its
authorized capital stock and the reclassification of its preferred shares into common shares.
Pursuant to the SEC approval, the Parent Company’s deposit for future stock subscription was
then applied to its subscription to 2,249,540 common stocks of STI WNU.
STI Batangas. On June 30, 2013, the stockholders of STI Batangas and STI ESG executed a
memorandum of agreement for the transfer of 100.00% of the outstanding shares of STI Batangas
to STI ESG with an acquisition cost amounting to = P4.0 million. Effective that date, STI ESG
gained control over the financial and reporting policies of STI Batangas.
The purchase price consideration for STI Batangas has been allocated, provisionally, to the assets
and liabilities based on the fair values at the date of acquisition, the resulting goodwill amounted
to =
P2.6 million. The purchase price allocation was finalized in 2015.
The carrying values of the financial assets and liabilities and other assets recognized at the date of
acquisition approximate their fair values due to the short-term nature of the transactions.
STI Batangas is engaged in the operation of educational institutions offering tertiary formal
education, post-secondary certificate courses and short-term courses. STI Batangas was acquired
to expand the Group’s controlled network of schools and be able to improve its operations.
Movement in Non-controlling Interests

In July 2013, the Parent Company acquired additional 328,125 STI ESG shares from various
shareholders further increasing its ownership interest in STI ESG by 0.01% immediately after the
acquisition.
In 2014, STI ESG issued 1.9 million additional shares at par value to the to the non-controlling
interests of one of the merged schools, which resulted in dilution of the Parent Company’s interest
in STI ESG by 0.06% and corresponding adjustment to the “Other equity reserve” account
amounting to = P1.9 million
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In 2014, the Parent Company recognized a net increase in the non-controlling interests amounting
to =
P 3.4 million and reattributed the non-controlling interest’s share in other comprehensive income
to the equity holders of the Parent Company amounting to = P158,142 with the difference,
amounting to = P 4.1 million, charged to “Other equity reserve” account (see Note 19).
4. Segment Information
For management purposes, the Group is organized into business units based on the geographical
location of the students and assets, and has five reportable segments as follows:
a. Metro Manila
b. Northern Luzon
c. Southern Luzon
d. Visayas
e. Mindanao
Management monitors operating results of its business segments separately for the purpose of
making decisions about resource allocation and performance assessment. Segment performance is
evaluated based on operating profit or loss and is measured consistently with profit and loss in the
consolidated financial statements
On a consolidated basis, the Group’s performance is evaluated based on net income for the year
and EBITDA defined as earnings before provision for income tax, interest expense, interest
income, depreciation and amortization, equity in net earnings/losses of associates and joint ventures
and nonrecurring gains/losses (excess of consideration received from collection of receivables,
gain on exchange of land, excess of acquisition cost over fair values of net assets acquired,
excess of fair values of net assets acquired over acquisition cost and loss on deemed sale and share
swap of an associate).
The following table shows the reconciliation of the consolidated net income to consolidated
EBITDA in 2016, 2015 and 2014:
2016 2015 2014

Consolidated net income =1,072,682,191
P =731,409,449
P =655,197,867
P
Excess of consideration received
from collection of receivables (553,448,521) – –
Depreciation and amortization 358,130,553 295,736,887 205,551,974
Provision for income tax 226,652,511 68,144,038 53,358,883
Equity in net earnings of associates
and joint ventures (34,994,156) (105,290,495) (232,818,520)
Interest expense 63,223,407 28,242,405 10,926,797
Interest income (5,785,710) (6,059,784) (12,199,579)
Gain on exchange of land – (172,137,167) –
Excess of acquisition cost over fair
values of net assets acquired* – 9,646,137 –
Excess of fair values of net assets
acquired over acquisition cost – (2,091,425) (32,681,078)
Loss on deemed sale and share swap
of an associate – – 43,000,287
Consolidated EBITDA =1,126,460,275
P =847,600,045
P =690,336,631
P
*Recognized as part of “Dividend and other income (expense)” in the 2015 consolidated statement of comprehensive
income.
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Inter-Segment Transactions
Segment revenue, segment expenses and operating results include transfers among geographical
segments. The transfers are accounted for at competitive market prices charged to unrelated
customers for similar services. Such transfers are eliminated upon consolidation.
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Geographical Segment Data

The following tables present revenue and income information and certain assets and liabilities information regarding geographical segments in 2016, 2015
and 2014:
2016
Metro Manila Northern Luzon Southern Luzon Visayas Mindanao Consolidated
Revenues
External revenue P
=1,625,742,978 P
=97,832,577 P
=487,930,698 P
= 279,028,759 P
= 86,186,856 P
=2,576,721,868
Results
Income before other income and income tax P
=432,575,558 P
=22,486,144 P
=172,009,167 P
=67,349,126 P
=8,393,473 P
=702,813,468
Equity in net earnings of associates and joint ventures 34,994,156 – – – – 34,994,156
Interest income 4,870,649 49,067 153,770 668,171 44,053 5,785,710
Interest expense (49,946,774) (2,700) (405,822) (12,868,111) – (63,223,407)
Excess of consideration received from collection of receivables 553,448,521 – – – – 553,448,521
Other income 64,413,966 7,300 532,642 562,346 – 65,516,254
Provision for income tax (221,828,928) – – (4,823,583) – (226,652,511)
Net Income P
=818,527,148 P
=22,539,811 P
=172,289,757 P
=50,887,949 P
=8,437,526 P
=1,072,682,191
EBITDA P
=1,126,460,275
2015
Revenues
External revenue =
P1,427,239,423 =
P85,541,199 =
P355,491,762 =
P279,252,038 =
P76,455,661 =
P2,223,980,083
Results
Income before other income and income tax =
P299,147,998 =
P11,453,731 =
P133,302,355 =
P67,981,085 =
P4,742,016 =
P516,627,185
Interest income 5,405,367 34,259 67,308 522,868 29,982 6,059,784
Interest expense (21,386,099) – (206,305) (6,648,194) (1,807) (28,242,405)
Excess of fair values of net assets acquired over acquisition costs 2,091,425 – – – – 2,091,425
Excess of acquisition cost over fair values of net assets acquired (9,646,137) – – – – (9,646,137)
Gain on exchange of land 172,137,167 – – – – 172,137,167
Other income 31,713,736 – 240,530 3,281,707 – 35,235,973
Net Income =
P522,268,963 =
P11,487,990 =
P133,403,888 =
P59,478,417 =
P4,770,191 =
P731,409,449
EBITDA =
P847,600,045
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2014
Revenues
External revenue P
=1,326,707,980 =
P98,553,335 =
P290,868,787 =
P122,597,660 =
P78,919,514 =
P1,917,647,276
Results
Income before other income and income tax =
P326,421,993 =
P23,969,327 =
P82,776,883 =
P21,582,488 =
P18,024,519 472,775,210
Interest income 11,723,181 113,239 185,071 149,380 28,708 12,199,579
Interest expense (4,407,825) – (117) (6,518,855) – (10,926,797)
Excess of fair values of net assets acquired over acquisition costs 32,681,078 – – – – 32,681,078
Loss on deemed sale and share swap of an associate (43,000,287) – – – – (43,000,287)
Other income 10,013,913 188,599 81,630 1,310,978 414,327 12,009,447
Net Income 514,172,055 P
=24,271,165 =
P83,043,467 =
P15,243,626 =
P18,467,554 =
P655,197,867
EBITDA =
P690,336,631
The following tables present certain assets and liabilities information regarding geographical segments as of March 31, 2016 and 2015:
2016
Assets and Liabilities
Segment assets(a) P
= 7,048,542,663 P
= 57,699,104 P
= 869,719,058 P
= 712,964,449 P
= 117,409,166 P= 8,806,334,440
Investments in and advances to associates and joint ventures 1,424,813,516 – – – – 1,424,813,516
Goodwill 223,777,646 – – 15,681,232 – 239,458,878
Deferred tax assets - net 21,827,948 336,835 508,392 6,876,357 80,687 29,630,219
Total Assets P
= 8,718,961,773 P
= 58,035,939 P
= 870,227,450 P
= 735,522,038 P
= 117,489,853 P
= 10,500,237,053
Segment liabilities(b) P
= 675,865,275 P
= 24,127,746 P
= 36,852,985 P
= 42,563,338 P
= 15,962,474 P
= 795,371,818
Interest-bearing loans and borrowings 876,000,000 – 275,000,000 – 1,151,000,000
Pension liabilities - net 17,034,422 5,864,394 10,543,625 35,838,927 3,331,062 72,612,430
Obligations under finance lease 12,519,965 – 297,392 851,554 – 13,668,911
Deferred tax liabilities 237,279,961 – – – – 237,279,961
Total Liabilities P
= 1,818,699,623 P
= 29,992,140 P
= 47,694,002 P
= 354,253,819 P
= 19,293,536 P
= 2,269,933,120
Other Segment Information
Capital expenditure -
Property and equipment P
= 356,405,799
Depreciation and amortization 358,130,553
Noncash expenses other than depreciation and amortization 87,816,298
(a)
Segment assets exclude investments in and advances to associates and joint ventures, goodwill and net deferred tax assets.
(b)
Segment liabilities exclude interest-bearing loans and borrowings, net pension liabilities, obligations under finance lease and deferred tax liabilities.
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2015
Assets and Liabilities
Segment assets(a) P
=7,067,490,128 P
=36,315,378 P
=241,086,272 P
=726,159,147 P
=80,890,521 =
P8,151,941,446
Investments in and advances to associates and joint ventures 1,622,404,035 – – – – 1,622,404,035
Goodwill 223,777,646 – – 15,681,232 – 239,458,878
Deferred tax assets - net 14,694,495 388,592 159,711 7,000,832 – 22,243,630
Total Assets P
=8,928,366,304 P
=36,703,970 P
=241,245,983 P
=748,841,211 P
=80,890,521 =
P10,036,047,989
Segment liabilities(b) P
=598,633,983 P
=47,874,157 P
=43,923,211 80,285,879 P
=13,790,561 784,507,791
Interest-bearing loans and borrowings 1,092,000,000 – – 295,000,000 – 1,387,000,000
Pension liabilities - net 9,805,782 2,820,342 10,200,780 37,310,951 3,311,598 63,449,453
Obligations under finance lease 17,270,230 – 505,352 416,319 – 18,191,901
Deferred tax liability 127,192,851 – – – – 127,192,851
Total Liabilities P
=1,844,902,846 P
=50,694,499 P
=54,629,343 P
=413,013,149 P
=17,102,159 =
P2,380,341,996
Other Segment Information

Capital expenditure -
Property and equipment =
P1,462,665,085
Depreciation and amortization 295,736,887
Noncash expenses other than depreciation and amortization 88,773,426
(a)
Segment assets exclude investments in and advances to associates and joint ventures, goodwill and net deferred tax assets.
(b)
Segment liabilities exclude interest-bearing loans and borrowings, net pension liabilities, obligations under finance lease and deferred tax liability.
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5. Significant Accounting Judgments, Estimates and Assumptions
The preparation of the consolidated financial statements requires management to make judgments,
estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements
and related notes. The estimates used are based upon management’s evaluation of relevant facts
and circumstances as at the date of the consolidated financial statements, giving due consideration
to materiality. Actual results could differ from such estimates.
The Group believes the following represents a summary of these significant judgments, estimates
and assumptions and related impact and associated risks in its consolidated financial statements.
Judgments
In the process of applying the Group’s accounting policies, management has made the following
judgments, apart from those involving estimations, which have the most significant effect on the
amounts recognized in the consolidated financial statements.
Operating Lease Commitments - Group as Lessee. The Group has entered into various operating
lease agreements and has determined, based on evaluation of the terms and conditions of the
arrangements, that it has not acquired significant risks and rewards of ownership of the leased
properties because the lease agreements do not transfer to the Group the ownership over the leased
assets at the end of the lease term and do not provide a bargain purchase option over the leased
assets.
Rental expense amounted to =P143.4 million, P=146.3 million, P

=136.6 million in 2016, 2015 and
2014, respectively (see Notes 21, 23 and 26).
Operating Lease Commitments - Group as Lessor. The Group has entered into lease of various
investment properties and has determined, that it retains all the significant risks and rewards of
ownership of the leased properties because the lease agreements do not transfer ownership of the
leased assets to the lessee at the end of the lease term and do not give the lessee a bargain purchase
option over the leased assets.
Rental income amounted to = P63.2 million, P

=31.6 million and P
=10.8 million in 2016, 2015 and
2014, respectively (see Notes 11, 26 and 28).
Finance Lease Commitments - Group as Lessee. The Group has entered into finance lease
agreements covering its computer equipment and peripherals and transportation equipment and has
determined, that it bears substantially all the risks and benefits incidental to ownership of the said
properties which are on finance lease agreements.
The carrying value of the obligations under finance lease amounted to P

=13.7 million and P
=18.2
million as at March 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. Interest incurred amounted to =
P1.2 million,
=
P1.5 million and P
=1.3 million in 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively (see Notes 20 and 26).
Transfers of Investment Properties. The Group has made transfers to investment properties after
determining that there is a change in use, evidenced by ending of owner-occupation or
commencement of an operating lease to another party. Transfers are also made from investment
properties when there is a change in use, evidenced by commencement of owner-occupation or
commencement of development with a view to sale. These transfers are recorded using the
carrying amount of the investment properties at the date of change in use.
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Transfers to investment properties amounted to nil and P

=24.3 million in 2016 and 2015,
respectively (see Notes 10 and 11).
Asset Acquisitions. As discussed in Note 1, in November 2014, STI Holdings subscribed to 56

million AHC shares through application of its deposit for future stock subscription. In February
2015, STI Holdings acquired the remaining 60% ownership in AHC from various individuals
making AHC a subsidiary as of March 31, 2015. Management considered the substance of the
assets and activities of the acquired entity and assessed that the acquisition of a subsidiary does
not represent a business, but rather an acquisition of the noncurrent receivables, the primary asset
of the subsidiary at the date of acquisition (see Note 3). The cost of the acquisition is allocated to
the assets acquired based upon their relative fair values, and no goodwill or deferred tax is
recognized. The excess of the acquisition cost over the fair value of the assets acquired amounting
to =
P9.7 million is charged to expense and presented as part of “Dividend and other income
(expense)” in the 2015 consolidated statement of comprehensive income.
Asset Acquisition Acccounted for as a Business Combination. In May 2014, STI WNU acquired
the net assets of STI Bacolod, for a total consideration of =P24.0 million. STI Bacolod was owned
by a franchisee of STI ESG. Management considered the substance of the assets and activities of
the acquired entity and assessed that the acquisition of the net assets represents a business. The
cost of the acquisition is allocated to the assets acquired based upon their fair values, and as a
result, a goodwill of P
=15.7 million is recognized (see Note 3).
As a result of the acquisition of STI Bacolod, the net assets and activities were merged with STI
WNU. Consequently, the goodwill arising from the acquisition was re-allocated to the entire
business of STI WNU.
Determination of Control Arising from a Management Contract. The Group has existing
management contracts with STI Caloocan and STI Novaliches. Management has concluded that the
Group in substance has the power to direct the relevant activities and has the means to obtain majority
of the benefits of STI Caloocan and STI Novaliches, both non-stock corporations, through the
management contract. Thus, management has assessed that it has control over STI Caloocan and STI
Novaliches and accordingly, consolidates the two entities effective from the date control was obtained.
Classification of Interests in Joint Ventures. Under PFRS 11, the Group classified its interest in joint
arrangements as either joint operations or joint ventures depending on its rights to the assets and
obligations for the liabilities of the arrangements. When making this assessment, management
considers the structure of the arrangements, the legal form of any separate vehicles, the contractual
terms of the arrangements and other facts and circumstances. Management re-evaluated its
involvement in its joint arrangements and assessed that it has joint control over PHEI and STI-PHNS
and accounted for such entities as joint ventures (see Note 13).
Contingencies. The Group is currently a party in a number of cases involving claims and disputes
related to collection of receivables and labor. The Group’s estimate of the probable costs for the
resolution of these claims has been developed in consultation with outside legal counsels handling
defense in these matters and is based upon an analysis of potential results. Management and its
legal counsels believe that the Group has substantial legal and factual bases for its position and are
of the opinion that losses arising from these legal actions, if any, will not have a material adverse
impact on the consolidated financial statements. It is possible, however, that future results of
operations could be materially affected by changes in the estimates or in the effectiveness of
strategies relating to these proceedings (see Note 31).
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Estimates and Assumptions

The key assumptions concerning the future and other key sources of estimation uncertainty at the
financial reporting date that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying
amounts of assets and liabilities within the next financial year are discussed below.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments. The Group discloses for each class of financial instruments
the fair value of that class of assets and liabilities in a way that permits it to be compared with the
corresponding carrying amount in the consolidated statement of financial position, which requires
the use of accounting judgment and estimates. Significant components of fair value measurement
are determined using verifiable objective evidence (i.e., interest rates, volatility rates), and timing
and amount of changes in fair value would differ with the valuation methodology used.
The fair value information of financial instruments as at March 31, 2016 and 2015 are disclosed in
Note 33.
Estimating Allowance for Impairment Loss on Financial Assets. The Group reviews its
receivables and advances to associates and joint ventures and other related parties at each reporting
date to assess whether an allowance for impairment loss should be recorded in the consolidated
statement of financial position. In particular, judgment by management is required in the
estimation of the amount and timing of future cash flows when determining the level of allowance
required. Such estimates are based on assumptions about a number of factors and actual results
may differ, resulting in future changes to the allowance.
In addition to specific allowance against individually significant receivables and advances, the
Group also makes a collective impairment allowance against exposures which, although not
specifically identified as requiring a specific allowance, have a greater risk of default than when
originally granted. This collective allowance is based on any deterioration in the internal rating of
the receivables and advances since it was granted or acquired.
Total receivables (including noncurrent receivables), net of allowance for doubtful accounts
amounted to P =304.4 million and =
P 840.2 million as at March 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.
Provision for impairment loss on receivables (net of reversals) recognized in the consolidated
financial statements amounted to =P70.7 million, P=72.0 million and =
P 57.6 million in 2016, 2015 and
2014, respectively (see Notes 7 and 23).
Advances to associates and joint ventures, net of allowance for impairment loss, amounted to
P
=20.2 million at March 31, 2016 and 2015. Provision for (reversal of) impairment in value of
advances recognized in the consolidated financial statements amounted to P
=0.5 million, nil and
(=
P 0.7 million) in 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively (see Notes 12 and 23).
Estimating Allowance for Inventory Obsolescence. The allowance for obsolescence relating to
inventories consists of provision based on the aging of inventories and other factors that may affect
recoverability of these assets. The allowance is established based on excess of cost over net
realizable value of inventories.
Inventories at net realizable value amounted to =

P39.7 million and =P 35.5 million as at March 31,
2016 and 2015, respectively. Provision for inventory obsolescence resulting from excess of cost
over net realizable value of inventories amounted to nil, =
P0.3 million and P
=2.4 million in 2016,
2015 and 2014, respectively (see Notes 8 and 23).
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Impairment of AFS Financial Assets. The Group treats AFS financial assets as impaired when
there has been a significant or prolonged decline in the fair value below its cost or where other
objective evidence of impairment exists. The determination of what is “significant” or “prolonged”
requires judgment. The Group treats “significant” generally as 20.0% or more of the original cost
of investment, and “prolonged,” greater than six months. In addition, the Group evaluates other
factors, including normal volatility in share price for quoted equities and the future cash flows and
the discount factors for unquoted equities.
No impairment loss for AFS financial assets was recognized in profit or loss in 2016, 2015 and
2014. The carrying values of AFS financial assets amounted to P=50.8 million and = P51.1 million as
at March 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively (see Note 15).
Estimating Useful Lives of Nonfinancial Assets. Management determines the estimated useful
lives and the related depreciation and amortization charges for its property and equipment,
investment properties, excluding land, and intangible assets based on the period over which the
property and equipment, investment properties and intangible assets are expected to provide
economic benefits. Management’s estimation of the useful lives of property and equipment,
investment properties and intangible assets is based on a collective assessment of industry practice,
internal technical evaluation, and experience with similar assets while for intangible assets with a
finite life, estimated useful life is based on the contractual term of the intangible assets. These
estimations are reviewed periodically and could change significantly due to physical wear and
tear, technical or commercial obsolescence and legal or other limits on the use of the assets. A
reduction in the estimated useful lives of property and equipment, investment properties and
intangible assets would increase recorded expenses and decrease noncurrent assets.
The lease contracts covering the land, where the building and improvements and leasehold
improvements of De Los Santos-STI College were built, were terminated effective March 31,
2015. In addition, the lease contract covering the property where the leasehold improvements of
iACADEMY were built, was terminated effective July 31, 2014. Under the lease contracts,
ownership of the building and improvements and leasehold improvements will be transferred to
the lessor upon termination of the lease contract. Thus, De Los Santos-STI College and
iACADEMY revised the estimated useful lives of their building and improvements and leasehold
improvements to consider the termination of the lease agreements.
The increase in depreciation expense as a result of the change in the useful life of the asset
amounted to =P9.3 million in 2015. The change resulted in a reduction of future yearly
depreciation expense amounting to P=2.2 million in subsequent years.
Consequently, costs of certain fully depreciated leasehold improvements and signage were written
off in the books of iACADEMY amounting to = P33.0 million and =
P0.9 million, respectively, in
2015.
There were no other changes in the estimated useful lives of the Group’s property and equipment,
investment properties and intangible assets in 2016, 2015 and 2014.
The carrying values of nonfinancial assets subject to depreciation and amortization are as follows:
2016 2015
Property and equipment (see Note 10) 3,369,503,669 3,385,103,046
Investment properties (see Note 11) 612,622,842 605,286,338
Intangible assets (see Note 16) 36,703,587 34,860,613
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Impairment of Nonfinancial Assets. An impairment review is performed whenever events or changes

in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of a nonfinancial asset may not be recoverable or
that the previously recognized impairment loss may no longer exist or may have decreased. The
factors that the Group considers important which could trigger an impairment review include the
following:
§ significant underperformance relative to expected historical or projected future operating results;
§ significant changes in the manner of use of the acquired assets or the strategy for overall business;
§ significant negative industry or economic trends;
§ the dividend exceeds the total comprehensive income of the associate and joint venture in the
period the dividend is declared; or
§ the carrying amount of the investment in an associate and joint venture in the parent company
financial statements exceeds the carrying amount in the consolidated financial statements of the
investee’s net assets, including associated goodwill.
At each financial reporting date, the Group assesses whether there are any indicators of impairment.
Only if indicators of impairment are present will the Group perform the impairment testing.
The Group recognizes an impairment loss whenever the carrying amount of an asset exceeds its
recoverable amount. The recoverable amount is computed using the value in use approach.
Recoverable amounts are estimated for individual assets or, if it is not possible, for the cash
generating unit to which the asset belongs.
While it is believed that the assumptions used in the estimation of fair values reflected in the
consolidated financial statements are appropriate and reasonable, significant changes in these
assumptions may materially affect the assessment of recoverable value and any resulting impairment
loss would have a material adverse impact on the results of operations.
Nonfinancial assets that are subjected to impairment testing when impairment indicators are present
are as follows:
2016 2015
Property and equipment (see Note 10) 5,610,438,481 5,581,290,195
Investment properties (see Note 11) 1,888,024,266 629,272,762
Investments in associates and joint ventures
(see Note 12) 1,404,647,514 1,602,188,033
Intangible assets (see Note 16) 36,703,587 34,860,613
Advances to suppliers (see Note 16) 67,734,273 7,764,679
Others (see Note 16) 8,701,462 20,703,936
No provision for impairment in value was recognized in 2016, 2015 and 2014.
Goodwill. Acquisition method requires extensive use of accounting estimates and judgments to
allocate the purchase price to the fair market values of the acquiree’s identifiable assets, liabilities
and contingent liabilities at the acquisition date. It also requires the acquirer to recognize any
goodwill as the excess of the acquisition cost over the fair value of the acquiree’s identifiable
assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities. The Group’s business acquisitions have resulted in
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goodwill which is subject to an annual impairment testing. This requires an estimation of the
value in use of the cash-generating units to which the goodwill is allocated. Estimating the value
in use requires the Group to make an estimate of the expected future cash flows from the cash-
generating unit and also to choose a suitable discount rate in order to calculate the present value of
those cash flows.
The recoverable amounts of cash generating units have been determined based on value in use
calculations using cash flow projections covering a five-year period based on long-range plans
approved by management.
Management used an appropriate discount rate for cash flows equal to the prevailing rates of return
for a Group having substantially the same risks and characteristics. Management used the
weighted average cost of capital wherein the source of the costs of equity and debt financing are
weighted. The weighted average cost of capital is the overall required return on the Group. A
discount rate of 10.00% was used as at March 31, 2016 and 2015. The Group’s growth rates in
extrapolating its cash flows beyond the period covered by its recent budgets ranged from 5.00% to
10.00%.
Other assumptions used in the calculations for impairment testing of goodwill are projection rates
of new students, retention rates of old students, tuition fee increase rates and inflation rates.
Current and historical transactions have been used as indicators of future transactions.
Management believes that any reasonable change in any of the above key assumptions on which
the recoverable amount is based on would not cause the carrying value of the goodwill to
materially exceed its recoverable amount.
No provision for impairment in value was recognized in 2016, 2015 and 2014. Goodwill, net of
allowance for impairment loss, amounted to P
=239.5 million at March 31, 2016 and 2015,
respectively (see Note 16).
Realizability of Deferred Tax Assets. Deferred tax assets are recognized for all deductible
temporary differences and carryforward benefits of NOLCO and MCIT to the extent that it is
probable that taxable profit will be available against which the deductible temporary differences
and carryforward benefits of NOLCO and MCIT can be utilized. Significant management
judgment is required to determine the amount of deferred tax assets that can be recognized, based
upon the likely timing and level of future taxable profits together with future tax planning
strategies.
Deductible temporary differences and unused carryforward benefits of NOLCO and MCIT for
which no deferred tax assets were recognized by the Group amounted to P=73.4 million and
=
P108.3 million at March 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. Deferred tax assets recognized
amounted to P=29.8 million and P
=22.4 million as at March 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively (see
Note 27).
Present Value of Pension Liabilities. The cost of the defined benefit pension plan as well as the
present value of the pension obligation are determined using actuarial valuations. The actuarial
valuation involves making various assumptions. These include the determination of the discount
rates, future salary increases, mortality rates and future pension increases. Due to the complexity
of the valuation, the underlying assumptions and its long-term nature, defined benefit obligations
are highly sensitive to changes in these assumptions. All assumptions are reviewed at each
reporting date.
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In determining the appropriate discount rate, management considers the interest rates of
government bonds that are denominated in the currency in which the benefits will be paid, with
extrapolated maturities corresponding to the expected duration of the defined benefit obligation.
Future salary increases and pension increases are based on expected future inflation rates for the
specific country.
Pension liabilities recognized amounted to =

P72.6 million and P
=63.4 million as at March 31, 2016
and 2015, respectively (see Note 25).
6. Cash and Cash Equivalents
2016 2015
Cash on hand and in banks P
=662,703,917 =530,886,946
P
Cash equivalents 2,073,826 272,563,790
P
=664,777,743 =803,450,736
P
Cash in banks earn interest at their respective bank deposit rates. Cash equivalents are short-term
investments which are made for varying periods of up to three months, depending on the
immediate cash requirements of the Group, and earn interest at their respective short-term
investment rates.
Interest earned from cash in banks and cash equivalents amounted to P=3.8 million, =
P2.6 million
and P=11.0 million in 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively (see Note 20).
7. Receivables
2016 2015
Tuition and other school fees P
=310,526,670 =288,087,537
P
Educational services 35,641,080 36,406,609
Advances to officers and employees (see Note 28) 22,733,997 27,870,015
Current portion of advances to associates, joint
ventures and other related parties (see Note 28) 168,571 679,196
Rent and other related receivables (see Note 28) 29,395,914 17,065,215
Others 23,703,573 26,286,035
422,169,805 396,394,607
Less allowance for doubtful accounts 117,816,241 118,091,730
P
=304,353,564 =278,302,877
P
The terms and conditions of the above receivables are as follows:
a. Tuition and other school fees receivables are noninterest-bearing and are normally collected on
or before the date of major examinations.
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b. Educational services receivables pertain to receivables from franchisees arising from

educational services, royalty fees and other charges. These receivables are generally
noninterest-bearing and are normally collected within 40 days. Interest is charged on past-due
accounts.
Interest earned from past due accounts amounted to P

=1.4 million, P
=2.9 million and P
=0.3 million
for the years ended March 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively (see Note 20).
c. Advances to officers and employees are normally liquidated within one month.
d. For the nature of advances to associates, joint ventures and other related parties, refer to
Note 28.
e. Rent and other related receivables are normally collected within the next financial year.
f. Other receivables are expected to be collected within the next financial year.
The movements in the allowance for doubtful accounts as a result of individual and collective
assessments are as follows:
2016
Tuition
and Other
School Fees Others Total
Balance at beginning of year =109,226,915
P P8,864,815
= =118,091,730
P
Provisions (see Note 23) 67,193,245 3,529,487 70,722,732
Write-off (69,487,443) (1,510,778) (70,998,221)
Balance at end of year =106,932,717
P =10,883,524
P =117,816,241
P
2015
Tuition
and Other
School Fees Others Total
P P4,634,715
= =105,629,684
P
Provisions (see Note 23) 67,788,789 4,230,100 72,018,889
Write-off (57,724,614) – (57,724,614)
Recoveries (1,832,229) – (1,832,229)
Balance at end of year =109,226,915
P =8,864,815
P =118,091,730
P
As at March 31, 2016 and 2015, allowance for doubtful accounts amounting to = P10.9 million and
=
P8.9 million, respectively, relates to individually significant accounts that were assessed as
impaired. The remaining balance of = P106.9 million and P=109.2 million as at March 31, 2016 and
2015, respectively, relates to accounts that were collectively assessed as impaired.
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8. Inventories
2016 2015
At net realizable value:
Educational materials P
=32,546,286 =28,910,317
P
Promotional materials 5,383,520 4,478,462
School materials and supplies 1,753,895 2,156,853
P
=39,683,701 =35,545,632
P
The cost of inventories carried at net realizable value amounted to =

P50.3 million and
P
=46.1 million as at March 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. Allowance for inventory
obsolescence amounted to = P10.6 million as at March 31, 2016 and 2015. Provision for
inventory obsolescence resulting from excess of cost over net realizable value of inventories
amounted to nil, =
P0.3 million and P =2.4 million in 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively
(see Note 23).
Inventories charged to cost of educational materials and supplies sold for the years ended
March 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 amounted to = P69.8 million, P=59.5 million, and P=53.3 million,
respectively (see Note 22).
9. Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets
2016 2015
Prepaid taxes P
=79,866,776 =89,545,847
P
Prepaid rent 6,228,073 5,305,414
Excess contributions to CEAP (see Note 25) 3,153,010 3,032,342
Software maintenance cost 2,103,097 2,032,043
Prepaid insurance 498,591 1,454,556
Deposits 131,299 96,299
Others 3,365,426 3,965,088
P
=95,346,272 =105,431,589
P
Prepaid taxes represent excess creditable withholding tax and input VAT which may be applied
against other future internal revenue taxes. Most of the input VAT arose from the acquisition of
office condominium units from TechZone Philippines, Inc. (“TechZone”) (see Note 11).
Prepaid rent represents advance rent paid for the lease of land and building spaces which shall be
applied to the monthly rental in accordance with the term of the lease agreements.
Excess contributions to CEAP pertain to contributions made by De Los Santos-STI College and
STI QA to CEAP which are already considered forfeited pension benefits of those employees who
can no longer avail their pension benefits or when De Los Santos-STI College has already
advanced the benefits of qualified employees. These will be recognized as expense depending on
the required future contributions to the fund.
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Prepaid insurance represents fire insurance which was paid in advance and is recognized as
expense over the period of the coverage, which is usually within one year.
Deposits pertain to security deposits made for warehouse and office space rentals which will
expire within one year and will be applied against future lease payments in accordance with the
respective lease agreements.
Software maintenance cost represents support and maintenance charges for the Group’s
accounting and enrollment systems, which are amortized within one year from date of contract.
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10. Property and Equipment

The rollforward analysis of this account follows:
2016
Computer
Office Office Transportation Equipment
and School Furniture Leasehold Equipment and Library Construction
Land Buildings Equipment and Fixtures Improvements (see Note 26) Peripherals Holdings In Progress Total
Cost, Net of Accumulated Depreciation and
Amortization
= 2,074,563,995 P
= 2,948,272,098 P
= 150,211,484 P
= 96,746,267 P
= 95,337,723 P
= 24,040,269 P
= 44,874,213 P
= 25,620,992 P
= 121,623,154 P
= 5,581,290,195
Additions – 39,440,093 64,844,060 12,857,588 18,188,799 5,935,984 18,554,556 5,151,584 191,433,135 356,405,799
Adjustment (1,608,976) – – – – – – – – (1,608,976)
Reclassifications – 126,636,979 7,174,268 5,985,077 5,280,172 – – – (145,076,496) –
Disposal – (283,200) (113,425) – – (564,460) (16,123) – – (977,208)
Depreciation and amortization (see Notes 21
and 23) – (157,139,976) (54,255,006) (28,867,774) (35,232,297) (11,492,658) (27,557,734) (10,125,884) – (324,671,329)
= 2,072,955,019 P
= 2,956,925,994 P
= 167,861,381 P
= 86,721,158 P
= 83,574,397 P
= 17,919,135 P
= 35,854,912 P
= 20,646,692 P
= 167,979,793 P
= 5,610,438,481
At March 31, 2016:
Cost P
= 2,072,955,019 P
= 3,629,584,942 P
= 516,168,675 P
= 250,442,020 P
= 402,262,564 P
= 75,800,513 P
= 428,486,336 P
= 182,684,416 P
= 167,979,793 P
= 7,726,364,278
Accumulated depreciation and amortization – 672,658,948 348,307,294 163,720,862 318,688,167 57,881,378 392,631,424 162,037,724 – 2,115,925,797
Net book value P
= 2,072,955,019 P
= 2,956,925,994 P
= 167,861,381 P
= 86,721,158 P
= 83,574,397 P
= 17,919,135 P
= 35,854,912 P
= 20,646,692 P
= 167,979,793 P
= 5,610,438,481
2015
Computer
Office Office Transportation Equipment
and School Furniture Leasehold Equipment and Library Construction
Land Buildings Equipment and Fixtures Improvements (see Note 26) Peripherals Holdings In Progress Total
Cost, Net of Accumulated Depreciation and
Amortization
=1,900,681,580 P
=1,938,128,604 =
P110,215,594 =
P55,303,222 =
P81,161,688 =
P25,031,438 =
P36,325,998 =
P24,022,918 =
P250,382,314 P
=4,421,253,356
Additions 173,882,415 917,310,657 80,033,090 62,615,427 9,741,196 9,078,889 34,040,554 9,875,705 166,087,152 1,462,665,085
Effect of business combination (see Note 3) – – 1,527,489 669,898 3,531,535 1,964,432 1,249,469 1,040,874 – 9,983,697
Reclassifications – 248,475,668 (461,893) 682,324 45,811,596 – 338,617 – (294,846,312) –
Reclassification to investment properties (see
Note 11) – (24,250,466) – – – – – – – (24,250,466)
Disposal – – – – – – – – – –
Depreciation and amortization
(see Notes 21 and 23) – (131,392,365) (41,102,796) (22,524,604) (44,908,292) (12,034,490) (27,080,425) (9,318,505) – (288,361,477)
=2,074,563,995 P
=2,948,272,098 =
P150,211,484 =
P96,746,267 =
P95,337,723 =
P24,040,269 =
P44,874,213 =
P25,620,992 =
P121,623,154 P
=5,581,290,195
At March 31, 2015:
Cost P
=2,074,563,995 P
=3,463,593,970 =
P444,484,847 =
P231,599,355 =
P378,793,593 =
P75,884,882 =
P410,088,989 =
P178,357,122 =
P121,623,154 P
=7,378,989,907
Accumulated depreciation and amortization – 515,321,872 294,273,363 134,853,088 283,455,870 51,844,613 365,214,776 152,736,130 – 1,797,699,712
Net book value P
=2,074,563,995 P
=2,948,272,098 =
P150,211,484 =
P96,746,267 =
P95,337,723 =
P24,040,269 =
P44,874,213 =
P25,620,992 =
P121,623,154 P
=5,581,290,195
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The cost of fully depreciated property and equipment still being used by the Group amounted to
P
=980.7 million and = P893.1 million as at March 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. There were no
idle assets as at March 31, 2016 and 2015.
Additions
Acquisitions. In April 2014, STI ESG purchased two parcels of land in San Jose del Monte,
Bulacan with a combined land area of 4,178 square meters for a total cost of =
P154.4 million.
In May 2014, STI ESG executed deeds of absolute sale for the purchase of two parcels of land in
Fairview, Quezon City with a combined land area of 600 square meters for a total cost of
P
=17.5 million.
These properties will be the site of the school of STI ESG in the areas mentioned.
Property and Equipment under Construction. As at March 31, 2016, the construction in-progress
account includes costs incurred for the construction of the STI Las Piñas campus and swimming
pool and firing range of STI WNU. The related costs amounted to P =509.7 million, inclusive of
materials, cost of labor and overhead, equipment, furniture and fixtures and all other costs
necessary for the completion of the project. The construction is expected to be completed in July
2016.
As at March 31, 2015, the construction in-progress account includes costs incurred for the
construction of a gymnasium and a warehouse in STI Ortigas-Cainta campus and additional
classrooms for STI Ortigas-Cainta, STI Diamond and STI Caloocan. The related construction
contracts amounted to =P98.5 million, inclusive of materials, cost of labor and overhead and all
other costs to complete the project. The construction of the gymnasium and warehouse in STI
Ortigas-Cainta was completed in September 2015, while the construction of additional classrooms
was completed in May 2015.
Capitalized Borrowing Costs. Total borrowing costs capitalized as part of property and equipment
amounted to = P1.3 million and P=12.3 million in 2016 and 2015, respectively. The average interest
capitalization rate is 4.76% and 4.75% for STI WNU and STI ESG, respectively, in 2016; and 4.74%
and 4.43% for STI WNU and STI ESG, respectively, in 2015, which were the effective rates of the
general borrowings.
Finance Leases
Certain transportation equipment were acquired under finance lease agreements. The net book
value of these equipment amounted to =
P15.5 million and =P19.1 million as at March 31, 2016 and
2015, respectively (see Note 26).
Collaterals
Transportation equipment, which were acquired under finance lease, are pledged as security for the
related finance lease liabilities as at March 31, 2016 and 2015.
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11. Investment Properties
The rollforward analysis of this account follows:
2016
Land Building Total
Cost:
Balance at beginning of year P=23,986,424 P
=629,390,918 P
=653,377,342
Additions 1,251,415,000 35,966,632 1,287,381,632
Balance at end of year 1,275,401,424 665,357,550 1,940,758,974
Accumulated depreciation:
Balance at beginning of year – 24,104,580 24,104,580
Depreciation (see Note 23) – 28,630,128 28,630,128
Balance at end of year – 52,734,708 52,734,708
Net book value P
=1,275,401,424 P
=612,622,842 P
=1,888,024,266
2015
Land Building Total
Cost:
P P36,740,452
= P60,726,876
=
Additions – 568,400,000 568,400,000
Reclassification from property
and equipment (see Note 10) – 24,250,466 24,250,466
Balance at end of year 23,986,424 629,390,918 653,377,342
Accumulated depreciation:
Balance at beginning of year – 20,528,981 20,528,981
Depreciation (see Note 23) – 3,575,599 3,575,599
Balance at end of year – 24,104,580 24,104,580
Net book value =23,986,424
P =605,286,338
P =629,272,762
P
In March 2015, the construction of the condominium units acquired through an exchange of a
certain land executed in August 2013 has been completed. The total purchase price of the
condominium units amounting to ₱560.0 million plus directly attributable costs amounting to
₱8.4 million were capitalized. The resulting difference between the total purchase price and the
cost of the land, which amounted to ₱172.1 million, was accounted for as “Gain on exchange of
land” in the 2015 consolidated statement of comprehensive income.
As at March 31, 2016, investment properties include parcels of land and buildings and
improvements located in Quezon City and Davao City currently held by the Parent Company for
capital appreciation. These properties were obtained by the Parent Company from Unlad through
the Deeds of Dacion executed on March 31, 2016 for a total dacion price of =P911.0 million as
settlement of the outstanding obligations of Unlad and PWU to the Parent Company (see Note 14).
The difference between the fair value and the dacion price of these investment properties
amounting to = P369.5 million was recognized as part of “Excess of consideration received from
collection of receivables” in the 2016 consolidated statement of comprehensive income
(see Note 14).
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As at March 31, 2016, the fair values of the Parent Company’s investment properties are as
follows:
Quezon City properties* =1,006,724,000

P
Davao property 273,815,000
=1,280,539,000
P
*Includes buildings and improvements valued at =
P29.1 million
The fair values of investment properties were determined by an independent professionally

qualified appraiser. The fair value represents the price that would be received to sell an asset or
paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the
measurement date.
Land
Level 3 fair value of land has been derived using the sales comparison approach. The sales
comparison approach is a comparative approach to value that considers the sales of similar or
substitute properties and related market data and establishes a value estimate by process involving
comparison. Listings and offerings may also be considered. Sales prices of comparable land in
close proximity (external factor) are adjusted for differences in key attributes (internal factors)
such as location and size.
The following table shows the valuation technique used in measuring the fair value of the land, as
well as the significant unobservable inputs used:
Fair value at March 31, 2016 P1,298,275,000

=
Unobservable input Net price per square meter
Relationship of unobservable inputs to fair value The higher the price per square
meter, the higher the fair value
The highest and best use of the Parent Company’s land is mixed-use, commercial and residential
other than its existing use as institutional utility (educational purpose) while STI ESG’s land is
commercial utility.
Buildings
Level 3 fair values of buildings have also been derived using the sales comparison approach.
The following table shows the valuation technique used in measuring the fair value of the building,
as well as the significant unobservable inputs used:
Fair value at March 31, 2016 =920,858,000

P
Unobservable input Net price per square meter
Relationship of unobservable inputs to fair value The higher the price per square
meter, the higher the fair value
The highest and best use of STI ESG’s building is commercial utility (commercial/office
condominium).
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Rental
Rental income earned from investment properties amounted to P =33.7 million, =
P6.5 million and
P
=3.3 million in 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively (see Note 26). Direct operating expenses,
including repairs and maintenance, arising from investment properties amounted to P=1.0 million,
=
P1.6 million and =P4.2 in 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively.
12. Investments in and Advances to Associates and Joint Ventures
The details and movements in this account follow:
2016 2015
Investments at Equity
Acquisition cost:
=173,252,600 =173,252,600
P
Acquisition 69,983,200 –
Balance at end of year 243,235,800 173,252,600
Accumulated equity in net earnings:
Balance at beginning of year 1,023,081,836 918,766,882
Equity in net earnings 34,994,156 105,290,495
Dividends received (976,050) (975,541)
Balance at end of year 1,057,099,942 1,023,081,836
Accumulated share in associates’ other
comprehensive income:
Balance at beginning of year 405,853,597 418,856,230
Unrealized mark-to-market loss on AFS
financial assets (302,103,268) (9,401,763)
Remeasurement loss on pension liability 561,443 (3,600,870)
Balance at end of year 104,311,772 405,853,597
1,404,647,514 1,602,188,033
Advances (see Note 28) 35,633,303 35,163,889
Less allowance for impairment loss 15,467,301 14,947,887
20,166,002 20,216,002
=1,424,813,516 =
P P1,622,404,035
The associates and joint ventures of the Group are all incorporated in the Philippines.
Movements in the allowance for impairment in value of investments and advances are as
follows:
2016 2015
=14,947,887 =14,947,887
P
Provision (see Note 23) 519,414 –
=15,467,301 =14,947,887
P
The associates and joint ventures of the Group are all incorporated in the Philippines.
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The carrying values of the Group’s investments in and advances to associates and joint ventures
are as follows:
2016 2015
Associates:
Maestro Holdings P
=1,389,114,547 =1,592,101,596
P
STI Alabang 18,365,648 15,306,669
STI Accent 15,467,301 14,947,887
GROW 12,111,456 9,879,660
STI Marikina 144,045 674,917
Synergia 46,969 46,969
Joint venture -
PHEI (see Note 13) 5,030,851 4,394,224
1,440,280,817 1,637,351,922
Allowance for impairment loss 15,467,301 14,947,887
P
=1,424,813,516 =1,622,404,035
P
Information about the significant associates and their major transactions are discussed below:
Maestro Holdings. Maestro Holdings is a holding company that holds investments in PhilPlans,
PhilhealthCare, Inc. (“PhilCare”), Philippine Life Financial Assurance Corporation (“PhilLife”)
and Banclife Insurance Co. Inc. (“Banclife”). PhilPlans is a leading pre-need company, providing
innovative pension, education and life plans. It owns 65% of Rosehills Memorial Management,
Inc. (“RMMI”), a company engaged in the operation and management of a memorial park,
memorial and interment services and sale of memorial products. PhilCare is a Health
Maintenance Organization (HMO) that provides effective and quality health services and operates
through its own clinics and through nationwide accredited clinics and hospitals. PhilLife provides
financial services, such as individual, family and group life insurance, investment plans and loan
privilege programs. Banclife is formerly engaged in life insurance business in the Philippines. It
ceased operations in March 2013.
On December 7, 2015, the BOD of Maestro Holdings approved the opening for subscription of
437,500 common shares out of its authorized but unissued common stock at a subscription price of
₱800 per share or an aggregate subscription price of ₱350.0 million to all stockholders of record
Maestro Holdings in accordance with their existing shareholdings, subject to the conditions that:
(a) each stockholder shall pay 50% of the stockholder’s subscription on or before December 18,
2015; and (b) the balance of each stockholder’s subscription shall be payable upon call by the
BOD. The purpose of the said capital call is to raise funds for capital infusion in PhilLife and for
future investments. In 2016, STI ESG subscribed to 87,479 shares of Maestro Holdings
amounting to ₱70.0 million. As at March 31, 2016, STI ESG’s outstanding subscriptions payable
amounted to ₱17.5 million. On June 10, 2016, the BOD of Maestro cancelled the balance of the
subscription due from its stockholders.
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Condensed financial information for Maestro Holdings is as follows:
2016 2015
Current assets =4,534,835,461 =
P P9,609,142,851
Noncurrent assets 40,895,899,440 36,107,355,841
Current liabilities (4,574,914,973) (1,308,173,698)
Noncurrent liabilities (33,586,087,750) (36,141,119,694)
Total equity 7,269,732,178 8,267,205,300
Less equity attributable to equity holders of non-
controlling interests 324,159,443 306,697,322
Equity attributable to equity holders of the parent
company 6,945,572,735 7,960,507,978
Proportion of the Group’s ownership 20% 20%
Carrying amount of the investment =1,389,114,547 =
P P1,592,101,596
Revenues =9,031,836,809 P
P =8,092,366,742
Income from operations P
=163,542,588 =537,593,533
P
Other comprehensive loss (1,510,330,615) (63,921,622)
Total comprehensive income (loss) (1,346,788,027) 473,671,911
Less total comprehensive income attributable to
equity holders of non-controlling interests 18,390,859 53,131,598
Total comprehensive income (loss) attributable to
equity holders of the parent company (1,365,178,886) 420,540,313
Proportion of the Group’s ownership 20% 20%
Share in total comprehensive income (loss) (P
=273,035,777) =84,108,063
P
In December 2015, Maestro Holdings subscribed to 1,629,682,642 additional shares in PhilLife

for P
=39.0 million. The additional subscription increased Maestro Holding’s interest in PhilLife
from 70.0% to 70.6%. In January 2016, Maestro Holdings entered into a Contract to Sell with
Eujo Philippines, Inc.’s for the latter’s sale of its equity interest in PhilLife. The contract price is
set at P
=195.0 million subject to an adjustment based on 1.5x the audited book value per share of
PhilLife as at December 31, 2015. Upon consummation of the sale, Maestro Holdings will
increase its interest in PhilLife from 70.60% to 90.7%. As at July 12, 2016, the Deed of Sale of
the shares has not been executed.
STI Accent. STI Accent is engaged in providing medical and other related services. It ceased
operations on June 20, 2012 after the contract of usufruct between STI Accent and Dr. Fe Del
Mundo Medical Center Foundation Philippines, Inc. to operate the hospital and its related
healthcare service businesses was rescinded in May 2012. Thus, the Group ceased the recognition
of its share in the losses of STI Accent. As at March 31, 2016 and 2015, the Group provided
allowance for impairment loss on its investments in STI Accent and related advances amounting
to =
P15.5 million and = P14.9 million.
The Group’s share in the net earnings of its associates, which are individually immaterial,
amounted to P
=5.7 million, P
=0.5 million and P0.1 million in 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively.
For terms and conditions relating to advances to associates and joint ventures, refer to Note 28.
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13. Interests in Joint Ventures
PHEI
On March 19, 2004, STI ESG, together with the University of Makati (UMak) and another
shareholder, incorporated PHEI in the Philippines. STI ESG and UMak each owns 40.00% of the
equity of PHEI with the balance owned by another shareholder. PHEI is envisioned as the
College of Nursing of UMak. The following are certain key terms under the agreement signed in
2003 by STI ESG and UMak:
a. STI ESG shall be primarily responsible for the design of the curriculum for the Bachelor’s
Degree in Nursing (“BSN”) and Master’s Degree in Nursing Informatics, with such
curriculum duly approved by the University Council of UMak;
b. UMak will allow the use of its premises as a campus of BSN while the premises of
iACADEMY will be the campus of the post graduate degree; and
c. STI ESG will recruit the nursing faculty while UMak will provide the faculty for basic
courses that are non-technical in nature.
STI-PHNS
On September 16, 2005, GROW and PHNS International Holdings, Inc., a company incorporated
in Dallas, Texas, USA, entered into a Joint Venture Agreement (“JVA”). Under the JVA, the
parties have agreed to incorporate a joint venture company in the Philippines and set certain
terms with regards to capitalization, organization, conduct of business and the extent of their
participation in the management of affairs of the joint venture company for the primary purpose
of engaging, directly or indirectly, in the business of medical transcription and other related
business in the Philippines. In relation to the incorporation of a joint venture company, the
parties incorporated STI-PHNS. The parties each have a 50.00% ownership of the outstanding
capital stock of STI-PHNS.
A Deed of Assignment between GROW and STI ESG was executed on May 5, 2006 to transfer
all the rights of GROW in the JVA to the latter.
STI-PHNS ceased operations in 2014. On April 7, 2016, the BOD and the stockholders of STI-
PHNS approved the shortening of the corporate life of the company such that its corporate
existence will end on June 30, 2017.
The Group’s share in the net earnings of its joint ventures, which are individually immaterial
amounted to =
P0.7 million, =
P0.4 million and P =4.0 million in 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively.
The unrecognized share in the net losses of the joint ventures, which are individually immaterial,
amounted to =
P4.1 million as at March 31, 2016 and 2015.
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14. Noncurrent Receivables
As at March 31, 2015, this account consists of:
Amount
Receivable from PWU* =276,993,776
P
Receivable from Unlad* 268,902,838
Accrued interest** 15,978,935
=561,875,549
P
*Includes =
P32.9 million of capitalized expenses relative to the foreclosure proceedings.
These receivables represent loans extended by the Parent Company to PWU and Unlad, including
loans extended by AHC, when the Parent Company acceded, in November 2011, to the Joint
Venture Agreement and Shareholders’ Agreement (the “Agreements”) by and among PWU,
Unlad, an Individual and Mr. Eusebio H. Tanco (“EHT”), STI Holdings’ BOD Chairman, for the
formation of a strategic arrangement with regard to the efficient management and operation of
PWU.
PWU is a private non-stock, non-profit educational institution, which provides basic, secondary
and tertiary education to its students while Unlad is a real estate company controlled by the
Benitez Family and has some assets which are used to support the educational thrust of PWU.
Pursuant to the Agreements, the Parent Company acquired PWU’s debt from PWU’s creditor
bank, together with all of the bank’s rights to the underlying collateral and security, for the amount
of P
=223.5 million (the “Acquired Loan”), on a without recourse basis, in November 2011. The
terms of the Acquired Loan are governed by the Facility Agreement dated October 20, 2009
entered into by PWU and PWU’s creditor bank (the “Facility Agreement”). The Acquired Loan is
secured, among others, by the real estate mortgage constituted over the PWU Taft Properties and
real estate properties of Unlad in Quezon City.
Likewise in accordance with the Agreements, the Parent Company is obliged to extend: (a) a
direct loan to PWU in the amount of P=26.5 million (the “Loan to PWU”) and (b) a loan to Unlad
in the amount of =
P198.0 million (the “Loan to Unlad”).
As stated in the Agreements, the Acquired Loan and Loan to PWU, inclusive of 5% interest per
annum, shall be accrued and paid by way of the assignment by PWU of its shares in Unlad (which
PWU will acquire through a Property-for-Share Swap Transaction). Likewise, the Loan to Unlad,
inclusive of 5% interest per annum, shall be paid by way of conversion of said loan into equity in
Unlad to enable the Parent Company to acquire, together with the shares assigned by PWU to the
Parent Company as payment for the Acquired Loan and Loan to PWU, a total of 40% equity in
Unlad.
On May 17, 2012, the Individual, who is a party to the Agreements with the Parent Company,
PWU and Unlad, assigned his rights, title and interest in the Joint Venture Agreement to AHC.
AHC thereby assumed the Individual’s obligation to grant a loan to Unlad in the principal amount
of P
=224.0 million (the “AHC Loan to Unlad”). Pursuant to the agreement, the Parent Company
and AHC (collectively referred to as the “Lenders”) agreed to lend Unlad a principal amount of
P
=422.0 million consisting of the Parent Company’s Loan to Unlad and the AHC Loan to Unlad.
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In further pursuance of the Agreements, on June 8, 2012, the Parent Company entered into an
Omnibus Agreement with PWU (“PWU Omnibus Agreement”) consisting of: (1) a prefatory
agreement; (2) a loan agreement; and (3) a real estate mortgage. Under the PWU Omnibus
Agreement, the Parent Company will extend a loan the Loan to PWU, which shall be accrued and
paid by way of assignment by PWU of its shares in Unlad. The Loan to PWU is secured by the
real estate mortgage constituted on the PWU Taft Properties and PWU Indiana Property (“Manila
Properties”).
Also, on June 8, 2012, the Parent Company entered into an Omnibus Agreement with Unlad and
AHC (“Unlad Omnibus Agreement”) consisting of: (1) a prefatory agreement; (2) a loan
agreement; and (3) a real estate mortgage.
Under the Unlad Omnibus Agreement, the Lenders will extend a loan to Unlad which is payable
by way of conversion into equity in Unlad. Said conversion into equity in Unlad must enable: (a)
the Parent Company to acquire, together with the shares acquired by it as payment of the Acquired
Loan and Loan to PWU, 40% of the issued and outstanding capital stock of Unlad, as discussed
above; and (b) AHC to acquire 20% of Unlad’s issued and outstanding capital stock. The Loan to
Unlad and AHC Loan to Unlad are secured by the real estate mortgage constituted on real estate
properties of Unlad in Quezon City and Davao City.
In June 2012, the Parent Company released the Loan to PWU amounting to = P26.5 million while in
August and October 2012, the Parent Company granted the Loan to Unlad amounting to =
P166.0
million and =
P32.0 million, respectively.
In April and August 2013, AHC extended the AHC Loan to Unlad totaling P
=65.0 million.
On March 25, 2013, the Joint Venture Agreement, Facility Agreement, PWU Omnibus Agreement
and Unlad Omnibus Agreement have been amended to discontinue imposition of interest on the
Acquired Loan, Loan to PWU, Loan to Unlad and AHC Loan to Unlad effective January 1, 2013.
On November 15, 2014, Mr. Conrado Benitez II, a Trustee of PWU and a Director of Unlad, notified
the Parent Company of his desire to terminate the Joint Venture Agreement.
On November 22, 2014, a Special Joint Meeting of the Board of Trustees of PWU and the Board of
Directors of Unlad was held to discuss the status and future of the Joint Venture Agreement. In this
meeting, Dr. Jose Francisco B. Benitez, the President of PWU, expressed his preference to rescind
and terminate the Joint Venture Agreement. In addition, Mr. Conrado L. Benitez II moved to cancel
and/or defer the Annual Stockholders’ Meeting of Unlad on December 5, 2014. The Agenda for the
Annual Stockholders’ Meeting of Unlad included the amendment of Unlad’s Articles of Incorporation
to increase its authorized capital stock to P
=1.5 billion. The increase of the authorized capital stock of
Unlad is needed to accommodate the Property-for-Share Swap Transaction of PWU and Unlad
needed for the payment of the Acquired Loan and Loan to PWU, and to accommodate the Loan to
Equity Conversion of the Loan to Unlad and AHC Loan to Unlad. EHT stated that a cancellation
and/or deferment of Unlad’s Annual Stockholders Meeting on December 5, 2014 equates to a denial
of the increase in the authorized capital stock of Unlad and a refusal of PWU and Unlad to pay their
loans.
On December 5, 2014, during Unlad’s Annual Stockholders’ Meeting, Mr. Conrado L. Benitez II,
representing the majority of the quorum present, moved to adjourn the meeting and defer the approval
of the amendment of Unlad’s Articles of Incorporation to increase the authorized capital stock thereof
to =
P1.5 billion due to a legal impediment allegedly imposed by the Bureau of Internal Revenue with
respect to the Property-for-Share Swap Transaction.
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On December 9, 2014 and December 16, 2014, the Parent Company and AHC, respectively, served a
Notice of Default to PWU and Unlad demanding payments of the loans, including interest, penalties,
VAT and other fees.
At various dates in February 2015, the Parent Company and AHC filed a Petition with the Office
of Clerk of Court and Ex-Officio Sheriff of the Regional Trial Court (“RTC”) of Manila, Quezon
City and Davao City for the extra-judicial foreclosure of real estate mortgage over parcels of land
and all improvements located thereon (see Note 31).
On March 13, 2015, Dr. Helena Z. Benitez (“HZB”) filed a Creditor-Initiated Petition for
Rehabilitation of PWU in RTC Manila (“PWU Rehabilitation Case”). The PWU Rehabilitation
Case was raffled to Branch 46 of the RTC Manila (“Rehabilitation Court”) (see Note 31).
On March 26, 2015, the Parent Company filed a Notice of Claim with the Rehabilitation Court.
On August 29, 2015, the Rehabilitation Court rendered a decision dismissing the PWU
Rehabilitation Case.
After filing of the Motion for Reconsideration and responsive pleadings thereto, on January 21,
2016, the Rehabilitation Court denied the respective Motions for Reconsideration filed by HZB
and PWU (see further discussion on Note 31).
On March 1, 2016, the Parent Company and AHC executed a Deed of Assignment wherein AHC
assigned its AHC Loan to Unlad, including capitalized foreclosure expenses, amounting to
P
=66.7 million for a cash consideration of =
P73.8 million.
On March 22, 2016, the Parent Company, PWU, Unlad, and HZB entered into a Memorandum of
Agreement (“MOA”) for the extinguishment and settlement of the outstanding obligations of
PWU and Unlad to the Parent Company. The MOA includes, among others, the execution of the
following on March 31, 2016:
· Deed of Dacion of Quezon City Properties and Davao Property (collectively referred to
as the “Deeds”) in favor of the Parent Company
· Release and cancellation of mortgages over the Manila Properties to be executed by the
Parent Company
The MOA also provides that the Parent Company will be committed to fund and advance all taxes,
expenses and fees to the extent of =
P150.0 million in order to obtain the BIR Certificate
Authorizing Registration (“CAR”) and the issuance of new Transfer Certificates of Title (“TCT”)
and Tax Declarations (“TD”) in favor of the Parent Company. In the event that such expenses are
less than =
P150.0 million, the excess shall be given to Unlad. However, if the =
P150.0 million will
be insufficient to cover the expenses, the Parent Company will provide the deficiency without any
right of reimbursement from Unlad (see Note 17).
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Prior to the settlement, the breakdown of the receivables from PWU and Unlad follows:
PWU Unlad Total

Principal amount P
=250,000,000 P
=263,000,000 =513,000,000
P
Interest* 12,651,546 3,327,389 15,978,935
Auction expenses 23,195,709 951,876 24,147,585
Foreclosure and legal expenses 18,021,970 5,941,989 23,963,959
=303,869,225
P =273,221,254
P =577,090,479
P
*Interest up to December 31, 2012 only
Pursuant to the MOA, on March 31, 2016, the Parent Company and Unlad entered into the Deeds
wherein Unlad transfers four parcels of land in Quezon City and a parcel of land in Davao to the
Parent Company for a total dacion price of =P611.0 million and = P300.0 million, respectively, for
the settlement of the outstanding loans of PWU and Unlad. This resulted to a gain amounting to
=
P553.4 million, after recognition of the properties received at fair value, and is presented as
“Excess of consideration received from collection of receivables” in the 2016 consolidated
statement of comprehensive income (see Note 11).
Consequently, the Parent Company recognized the Quezon City and Davao properties as
“Investment properties” in the March 31, 2016 consolidated statement of financial position (see
Note 11).
15. Available-for-sale Financial Assets
2016 2015
Quoted equity shares - at fair value P
=3,692,495 =3,919,749
P
Unquoted equity shares - at cost 47,062,515 47,212,515
P
=50,755,010 =51,132,264
P
a. Quoted Equity Shares
The quoted equity shares above pertain to listed shares in the PSE, as well as trade club
shares. These are carried at fair value with cumulative changes in fair values presented as a
separate component in equity under the “Unrealized mark-to-market loss on available-for-sale
financial assets” account in the consolidated statements of financial position. The fair values
of these shares are based on the quoted market price as at financial reporting date.
The rollforward analysis of the “Unrealized mark-to-market loss on available-for-sale financial

assets” account as shown in the equity section of the consolidated statements of financial position,
follows:
2016 2015
Balance at beginning of year (P
=8,055) (P
=540,379)
Unrealized mark-to-market gain (loss) on AFS
financial assets (377,254) 532,324
Balance at end of year (see Note 19) (P
=385,309) (P
=8,055)
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Dividend income earned from AFS financial assets amounted to P

=2.8 million, P
=1.5 million,
P
=0.5 million in 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively.
b. Unquoted Equity Shares
Unquoted equity shares pertain to unlisted shares of stocks. The fair value of these unquoted
equity shares is not reasonably determinable due to the unpredictable nature of future cash
flows and the lack of suitable method of arriving at a reliable fair value, hence, these are
carried at cost less impairment, if any.
c. Pledged Shares
On June 3, 2013, STI ESG executed a deed of pledge on all of its De Los Medical Center
shares in favor of Neptune Stroika Holdings, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Metro
Pacific Investments Corporation (“MPIC”), to cover the indemnity obligations of STI ESG
enumerated in its investment agreement entered into in 2013 with MPIC. The completion of
MPIC’s subscription resulted to the cessation of De Los Santos-STI Megaclinic and De Los
Santos Medical Center as associates of the Group effective June 2013. Consequently, the
Group’s effective percentage ownership in De Los Santos Medical Center was diluted and
such was reclassified to AFS financial assets. The Group then recognized a loss arising
from the dilution amounting to =
P43.0 million presented as “Loss on deemed sale and share
swap of an associate” in the 2014 consolidated statement of comprehensive income. The
carrying value of the investment in De Los Santos Medical Center amounted to
₱25.9 million as at March 31, 2016 and 2015.
16. Goodwill, Intangible and Other Noncurrent Assets
2016 2015
Goodwill P
=239,458,878 =239,458,878
P
Deposits (see Note 26) 39,816,081 42,310,614
Intangible assets 36,703,587 34,860,613
Advances to suppliers 67,734,273 7,764,679
Others 8,701,462 20,703,936
P
=392,414,281 =345,098,720
P
Goodwill

2016 2015
=239,458,878 =202,843,745
P
Additions due to business combinations (see Note 3) – 36,615,133
=239,458,878 =239,458,878
P
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Goodwill acquired through business combinations have been allocated to the following entities
which are considered as separate CGU as at March 31, 2016 and 2015:
STI Caloocan =64,147,877

P
STI Novaliches 21,803,322
STI Taft 19,030,844
STI Bacolod (see Note 3) 15,681,232
STI Tuguegarao 13,638,360
STI Lipa (see Note 3) 8,857,790
STI Dagupan 6,835,818
STI Tanauan (see Note 3) 4,873,058
STI Iloilo (see Note 3) 3,806,173
STI Pagadian (see Note 3) 3,396,880
STI Batangas (see Note 3) 2,585,492
Merged entities (see Note 1):
STI Cubao 28,327,670
STI Global City 11,360,085
STI Edsa Crossing 11,213,342
STI Ortigas-Cainta 7,476,448
STI Meycauayan 5,460,587
STI Makati 3,261,786
STI Las Piñas 2,922,530
STI Kalibo 2,474,216
STI Naga 2,305,368
=239,458,878
P
Management performs its annual impairment test every last quarter of the year for each CGU,
particularly STI Caloocan. The recoverable amount of STI Caloocan is based on value-in-
use. Future cash flows are discounted using the weighted average cost of capital of 10%, adjusted
for the entity-specific inflation risk of 5%. The cash flow projections are based on a five-year
financial planning period approved by senior management. Management has determined, based
on this analysis, that there are no impairment loss in 2016 and 2015 since the value-in-use exceeds
the carrying value of STI Caloocan.
Deposits
This account includes security deposits paid to utility companies and for warehouse and office
space rentals to be applied against future lease payments in accordance with the respective lease
agreements (see Note 26).
Intangible Assets
Intangible assets represent the Group’s accounting and school management software. The School
Management Software was partially implemented in April 2016. STI ESG expects full
implementation of the software in April 2017.
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2016 2015
Cost, net of accumulated amortization:
=34,860,613 =30,348,142
P
Additions 6,672,070 8,312,282
Amortization (see Note 23) (4,829,096) (3,799,811)
=36,703,587 =34,860,613
P
2016 2015
Cost P
=59,414,181 =52,742,111
P
Accumulated amortization 22,710,594 17,881,498
Net carrying amount P
=36,703,587 =34,860,613
P
Advances to Suppliers
Advances to suppliers pertain to advance payments made in relation to the acquisition of property
and equipment. These will be reclassified to the “Property and equipment” account when the
goods are received or the services are rendered.
17. Accounts Payable and Other Current Liabilities
2016 2015
Accounts payable P
=306,850,128 =446,394,648
P
Payable to UNLAD (see Note 14) 64,396,900 –
Dividends payable (see Note 19) 11,898,945 11,898,945
Accrued expenses:
Rent 36,041,503 37,938,510
Contracted services 35,112,260 24,056,960
School-related expenses 30,040,506 23,703,643
Salaries, wages and benefits 22,501,617 21,144,380
Utilities 5,310,722 3,326,449
Advertising and promotion 2,335,010 6,736,225
Interest 9,374,348 10,716,257
Others 10,229,839 7,908,510
Subscriptions payable (see Notes 12 and 28) 17,495,800 –
Statutory payables 11,411,779 13,490,839
Network events fund 5,305,788 6,665,340
Current portion of refundable deposits 2,452,697 436,751
Others 25,643,697 49,434,508
P
=596,401,539 =663,851,965
P
The terms and conditions of the above liabilities are as follows:
a. As discussed in Note 14, the MOA provides that the Parent Company is committed to fund and
advance all taxes, expenses and fees to the extent of =
P150.0 million to obtain the BIR CAR and
the issuance of new TCTs and TDs of the investment properties in favor of the Parent Company.
As at March 31, 2016, the Parent Company recognized P =85.6 million payable to BIR as part of
“Accounts payable” and = P64.4 million as “Payable to Unlad”. As at July 12, 2016, the Parent
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Company has already paid =

P85.6 million and =
P55.0 million of the payable to BIR and payable to
Unlad, respectively.
b. Accounts payable are noninterest-bearing and are normally settled within a 30 to 60-day term.
c. Accrued expenses and withholding taxes payable are expected to be settled within the next
financial year.
d. Subscriptions payable pertains to the balance of the subscription price that shall be paid upon call by
the BOD of Maestro Holdings (see Note 12).
e. Statutory payables primarily include taxes payable, remittances to government agencies.

These are normally settled within the first month of the next financial year.
f. Refundable deposits pertain to security deposits received from existing lease agreements and
are expected to be settled within the next financial year.
g. For terms and conditions with related parties, refer to Note 28.
18. Interest-bearing Loans and Borrowings
2016 2015
Noncurrent P
=1,034,200,000 =1,151,000,000
P
Current portion 116,800,000 236,000,000
P
=1,151,000,000 =1,387,000,000
P
Corporate Notes Facility

On March 20, 2014, STI ESG entered into a Corporate Notes Facility Agreement (“Credit Facility
Agreement”) with China Banking Corporation (“China Bank”) granting STI ESG a credit facility
amounting to =P3.0 billion with a term of either 5 or 7 years. The facility is available in two
tranches of P
=1.5 billion each. The net proceeds from the issuance of the notes shall be used for
capital expenditures and other general corporate purposes.
On May 9, 2014, the first drawdown date, STI ESG elected to have a 7-year term loan with
floating interest based on the 1-year PDST-F plus a margin of two percent (2.00%) per annum,
which interest rate shall in no case be lower than the BSP overnight rate plus a margin of three-
fourths percent (0.75%) per annum, which is subject to repricing.
In 2015, STI ESG availed a total of ₱1,200.0 million loan with interest ranging from 4.34% to
4.75%. STI ESG made payments totaling to ₱216.0 million and ₱108.0 million in 2016 and 2015,
respectively.
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These loans are unsecured and are due based on the following schedule.
Fiscal Year Amount

2017 100,800,000
2018 40,800,000
2019 134,400,000
2020 240,000,000
2021 240,000,000
2022 120,000,000
₱876,000,000
An Accession Agreement to the Credit Facility Agreement was executed on December 16, 2014
among STI ESG, STI WNU and China Bank whereby STI WNU acceded to the Credit Facility
entered into by STI ESG with China Bank in March 2014. In addition, an Amendment and
Supplemental Agreement was also executed by the parties on the same date. By virtue of the
Accession Agreement, a sub limit of P
=500.0 million was made available to STI WNU and
UNLAD. The Amendment and Supplemental Agreement allowed STI WNU to draw up to = P300.0
million from the facility.
On December 19, 2014, STI ESG advised China Bank that it will not be availing of tranche 2 of
the Credit Facility Agreement thus limiting the facility available to STI ESG to = P1.5 billion. On
the same date, STI WNU availed the amount of = P300.0 million under the same terms and
conditions as that of STI ESG Credit Facility. The loan is for a term of seven (7) years with
floating interest based on the 1-year PDST-F plus a margin of two percent (2.00%) per annum,
which interest rate shall in no case be lower than the BSP overnight rate plus a margin of three-
fourths percent (0.75%) per annum. Said interest rate shall be repriced and determined on the
relevant interest rate repricing date, and thereafter, such repriced interest rate shall be the
applicable interest rate for the immediately succeeding two (2) interest periods. The last
installment of the loan is due on July 31, 2021 and is payable in semi-annual payments of
principal and interest starting January 31, 2015. This loan is secured by a Comprehensive Surety
issued by the Parent Company.
The Credit Facility Agreement provides certain restrictions and requirements with respect to,
among others, change in majority ownership and management, merger or consolidation with other
corporation resulting in loss of control over the overall resulting entity and sale, lease, transfer or
otherwise disposal of all or substantially all of its assets. The Credit Facility Agreement also
contains, among others, covenants regarding incurring additional debt and declaration of
dividends, to the extent that such will result in a breach of the required debt-to-equity and debt
service cover ratios. As at March 31, 2016 and 2015, STI ESG and STI WNU have complied with
the above covenants. STI ESG also complied with the notice requirement under the loan
agreements with the other creditor banks.
Future repayment of the principal under the Credit Facility Agreement follows:
Within one year =116,800,000

P
After one year but not more than five years 874,400,000
Beyond five years 159,800,000
=1,151,000,000
P
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On December 19, 2014, STI WNU fully settled its outstanding term loans with China Bank
amounting to P=67.0 million out of the net proceeds of the long term loan of P
=300.0 million. These
term loans from China Bank were originally secured by land on which STI WNU is situated. The
mortgage on the properties was cancelled and the land titles were released in January 2015.
Short-term Loans
In addition to the Credit Facility Agreement, STI ESG entered into an Omnibus Loan Agreement
with China Bank for a =P200.0 million credit line in March 2014. In April 2014, STI ESG availed
of short-term loans amounting to P =125.0 million. These unsecured loans are due in 358 to 360
days. Another = P25.0 million was drawn from this facility on October 13, 2014. On December 22,
2014, STI ESG settled the full amount of =P150.0 million.
On July 30, 2014, Security Bank Corporation (“Security Bank”) granted STI ESG an unsecured
credit line facility amounting to P
=300.0 million. The outstanding loan of = P180.0 million was
treated as an availment of this facility thus releasing the mortgage on STI ESG’s assets. On
September 18, 2014, STI ESG settled the balance of = P180.0 million. On September 19, 2014, STI
ESG availed of loans from Security Bank amounting to P =250.0 million. The proceeds from these
loans were used for working capital purposes. On December 22, 2014, STI ESG fully paid
the P
=250.0 million loan.
On November 27, 2014, STI WNU availed of a short-term loan from China Bank in the amount of
=
P25.0 million. The loan had an interest rate of 3.875% and was on a clean basis. As at March 31,
2015, the short-term loan was fully settled out of the net proceeds of the long-term loan of
=
P300.0 million.
Other Loans
In July 2014, STI WNU has fully settled the loans from previous shareholders amounting to
P
=19.5 million and certain loans from China Bank amounting to P=21.8 million.
In 2014, STI ESG availed of short-term loans from Security Bank amounting to P =280.0 million
with an interest rate of 3.75% and maturing in September 2014. The proceeds from these short-
term loans were used for working capital purposes. The loan was fully settled in 2014.
Interest Expense
Starting with the interest period February 1, 2016, the one-year PDST-F was changed to PDST-R2
as the basis for determining the interest rate for both STI ESG and STI WNU loans.
Interest incurred from loans amounted to =

P61.7 million, P
=26.7 million and =
P9.6 million in 2016,
2015 and 2014, respectively (see Note 20).
19. Equity
Common Stock and Additional Paid-in Capital
Details as of March 31, 2016 and 2015 follow:
Shares Amount
Common stock - P =0.50 par value per share
Authorized 10,000,000,000 =5,000,000,000
P
Issued and outstanding 9,904,806,924 4,952,403,462
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Set out below is the Parent Company’s track record of registration of its securities:
Issue/
Number of Shares Offer Price
Date of Approval Authorized Issued
December 4, 2007* 1,103,000,000 307,182,211 P0.50
=
November 25, 2011** 1,103,000,000 795,817,789 0.60
September 28, 2012*** 10,000,000,000 5,901,806,924 2.22
November 7, 2012 10,000,000,000 2,627,000,000 0.90
November 28, 2012 10,000,000,000 273,000,000 0.90
*** Date when the registration statement covering such securities was rendered effective by the SEC.
*** Date when the Parent Company filed SEC form 10-1(k) (Notice of Exempt Transaction) with the SEC in accordance with the Securities
Regulation Code and its Implementing Rules and Regulations.
*** Date when the SEC approved the increase in authorized capital stock.
As at March 31, 2016 and 2015, the Parent Company has a total number of shareholders on record
of 1,256 and 1,246, respectively.
Cost of Shares Held by a Subsidiary

This account includes 502,308,895 STI Holdings shares owned by STI ESG as at March 31, 2016
and 2015 amounting to = P500.0 million which are treated as treasury shares in the consolidated
statements of financial position. Dividends related to these shares, amounting to P
=10.0 million,
P
=10.0 million and P =7.6 million were offset against the dividends declared in 2016, 2015 and
2014, respectively, as shown in the consolidated statements of changes in equity.
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
2016
Attributable to
Equity Holders
of the Parent Non-controlling
Company interests Total
Unrealized mark-to-market loss on AFS financial
assets (see Note 15) (P
= 373,642) (P
= 11,667) (P
= 385,309)
gain on AFS financial assets (see Note 12) 120,917,874 1,640,620 122,558,494
Cumulative actuarial gain 15,729,797 189,099 15,918,896
Share in associates’ cumulative actuarial loss
(see Note 12) (18,002,502) (251,735) (18,254,237)
P
=118,271,527 P
=1,566,317 P
=119,837,844
2015
Attributable to
Equity Holders
=937) (P
=7,118) (P
=8,055)
gain on AFS financial assets (Note 12) 418,977,664 5,684,098 424,661,762
(see Note 12) (18,556,430) (251,735) (18,808,165)
P
=420,834,447 P
=5,614,344 P
=426,448,791
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2014
Attributable to
Equity Holders
=525,048) (P
=15,331) (P
=540,379)
gain on AFS financial assets (see Note 12) 428,253,571 5,809,954 434,063,525
(see Note 12) (15,003,756) (203,539) (15,207,295)
P
=430,739,219 P
=5,786,961 P
=436,526,180
Other Equity Reserve

i. Equity adjustment resulting from the Parent Company’s Share Swap transaction with STI
ESG in September 2012 amounting to = P1,718.5 million (see Note 1);
ii. Parent Company’s equity adjustment for the excess of acquisition cost over the carrying
value of non-controlling interests in STI ESG, after reattribution of non-controlling interests’
share in other comprehensive income to the equity holders of the Parent Company; and STI
ESG’s other equity adjustments, which include the difference between the equity of the
non-controlling interests and the fair value of the consideration given in exchange for
STI ESG’s acquisition of the non-controlling interests, totaling to P =60.2 million and
P
=65.0 million as of March 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively (see Note 3).
Retained Earnings
Consolidated retained earnings represent STI ESG and other subsidiaries’ retained earnings, net of
amount attributable to NCI, and STI Holdings’ accumulated earnings, net of dividends declared
from April 1, 2010, after the Controlling Shareholder’s acquisition of STI Holdings (see Note 3).
Consolidated retained earnings include undeclared retained earnings of subsidiaries and associates
amounting to P=3,553.4 million and P
=3,137.1 million as at March 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.
The Parent Company’s retained earnings available for dividend declaration, computed based on the
guidelines provided in the SEC Memorandum Circular No. 11, amounted to P =572.3 million and
P
=147.9 million as at March 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.
STI ESG’s BOD approved the appropriation amounting to = P800.0 million out of its unappropriated
retained earnings balance on December 7, 2011 for the Group’s future expansion of nine schools
within the next two years. On August 29, 2013, STI ESG’s BOD approved the reversal of the
amount to unappropriated retained earnings.

=0.02 per share or the aggregate amount of
P
=198.1 million were declared by the Parent Company’s BOD in favor of all stockholders on record
as at October 12, 2015, payable on November 5, 2015.
On September 26, 2014, cash dividends amounting to =

P0.02 per share or the aggregate amount of
P
=198.1 million were declared by the Parent Company’s BOD in favor of all stockholders on record
as at October 17, 2014, payable on November 11, 2014.
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On September 4, 2013, cash dividends amounting to P=0.015144 per share or the aggregate amount
of P
=150.0 million were declared by the Parent Company’s BOD in favor of all stockholders on
record as at September 18, 2013, payable on October 14, 2013.
As at March 31, 2016 and 2015, long outstanding unclaimed dividends amounting to =
P11.8 million
pertains to dividend declarations from 1998 to 2006 (see Note 17).
Dividends Declared by Subsidiaries to Noncontrolling Interests

Dividends declared by subsidiaries to non-controlling interest owners amounted to
=
P3.3 million, =
P5.7 million and =
P11.0 million in 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively.
20. Interest Income and Interest Expense
Interest income is derived from the following sources:
2016 2015 2014

Cash and cash equivalents
(see Note 6) P
=3,796,712 P
=2,591,472 P
=10,997,206
Past due accounts receivables
(see Note 7) 1,406,303 2,932,047 277,259
Others 582,695 536,265 925,114
=5,785,710
P =6,059,784
P =12,199,579
P
Interest expense is incurred from the following sources:
2016 2015 2014

Interest-bearing loans and
borrowings (see Note 18) P
=61,728,023 P
=26,700,935 P
=9,609,266
Obligations under finance lease
(see Note 26) 1,194,458 1,541,470 1,317,531
Others 300,926 – –
=63,223,407
P =28,242,405
P =10,926,797
P
21. Cost of Educational Services
2016 2015 2014

Faculty salaries and benefits
(see Notes 24 and 25) P
=307,125,042 P
=281,183,889 P
=238,054,539
(see Note 10) 187,569,647 153,943,984 110,553,121
Student activities and programs 127,724,741 108,101,741 92,718,562
Rental (see Note 26) 91,951,494 93,814,670 87,691,656
Courseware development costs 4,383,111 4,774,173 6,444,628
Others 9,537,639 13,816,825 17,557,479
=728,291,674
P =655,635,282
P =553,019,985
P
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22. Cost of Educational Materials and Supplies Sold
2016 2015 2014

Educational materials =40,693,912
P =30,801,718
P =32,565,707
P
School materials and supplies 14,874,271 14,214,442 7,557,627
Promotional materials 12,565,817 12,760,523 11,837,412
Others 1,674,073 1,732,437 1,380,934
=69,808,073
P =59,509,120
P =53,341,680
P
23. General and Administrative Expenses
2016 2015 2014

Salaries, wages and benefits
(see Notes 24, 25 and 28) P
=290,501,085 P
=279,108,023 P
=242,730,816
(see Notes 10, 11 and 16) 170,560,906 141,792,903 94,998,853
Light and water 110,419,040 116,621,364 99,131,497
Provision for (reversal of)
impairment loss on:
Receivables (see Note 7) 70,722,732 72,018,889 57,648,376
Investments in and advances to
associates and joint ventures
(see Note 12) 519,414 – (719,873)
Outside services 80,275,811 74,742,381 58,037,324
Professional fees 70,677,003 48,614,868 48,854,457
Advertising and promotions 59,579,821 34,307,783 23,092,713
Rental (see Note 26) 51,427,680 52,512,922 48,869,422
Transportation 27,245,215 28,466,612 25,204,879
Taxes and licenses 25,353,485 43,222,697 34,939,382
Repairs and maintenance 17,779,724 13,893,519 10,532,983
Meetings and conferences 17,412,689 16,145,784 15,874,352
Entertainment, amusement and
recreation 14,750,373 14,782,474 14,997,531
Office supplies 14,246,507 12,238,151 13,029,334
Communication 11,097,991 10,989,949 9,812,693
Insurance 11,108,908 7,298,022 5,450,574
Software maintenance 8,837,571 3,037,107 1,253,771
Purchased services and utilities 1,271,002 4,450,997 6,049,955
Excess of cost over net realizable
value of inventories (see Note 8) – 296,127 2,420,456
Others 22,021,696 17,667,924 26,300,906
=1,075,808,653
P =992,208,496
P =838,510,401
P
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24. Personnel Costs
2016 2015 2014

Salaries and wages =523,402,404
P =485,549,886
P =414,814,263
P
Pension expense (see Note 25) 16,574,152 16,458,410 10,133,891
Other employee benefits 57,649,571 58,283,616 55,837,201
=597,626,127
P =560,291,912
P =480,785,355
P
25. Pension Plans
Defined Benefit Plans

The Group (except De Los Santos-STI College and STI QA) has separate, noncontributory, defined
benefit pension plans covering substantially all of its faculty and regular employees. The benefits
are based on the faculties’ and employees’ salaries and length of service.
Under the existing regulatory framework, RA No. 7641 (Retirement Pay Law) requires a provision
for retirement pay to qualified private sector employees in the absence of any retirement plan in
the entity, provided however that the employee’s retirement benefits under any collective
bargaining and other agreements shall not be less than those provided under the law. The law does
not require minimum funding of the plan.
Retirement benefits are payable in the event of termination of employment due to: (i) early,
normal, or late retirement; (ii) physical disability; (iii) voluntary resignation; or (iv) involuntary
separation from service. For plan members retiring under normal, early or late terms, retirement
benefit is equal to a percentage of final monthly salary for every year of credited service.
In case of involuntary separation from service, benefit is determined in accordance with the
Termination Pay provision under the Philippine Labor Code or similar legislation on involuntary
termination.
The funds are administered by a trustee bank under the supervision of the Board of Trustees of the
plan. The Board of Trustees is responsible for investment of the assets. It defines the investment
strategy as often as necessary, at least annually, especially in the case of significant market
developments or changes to the structure of the plan participants. When defining the investment
strategy, it takes account of the plans’ objectives, benefit obligations and risk capacity. The
investment strategy is defined in the form of a long-term target structure (Investment policy). The
Board of Trustees implements the Investment policy in accordance with the investment strategy as
well as various principles and objectives.
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The following tables summarize the components of the Group’s net pension expense recognized in
the consolidated statements of comprehensive income and the pension liability recognized in the
consolidated statements of financial position:
2016 2015 2014

Pension expense (recognized under
the “Salaries, wages and
benefits” account):
Current service cost =13,551,312
P =12,828,442
P =10,382,377
P
Net interest cost (income) 2,962,660 2,868,437 (627,573)
=16,513,972
P =15,696,879
P =9,754,804
P
March 31
2016 2015
Pension liabilities (recognized in the consolidated
statements of financial position):
Present value of defined benefit obligations P
=158,196,309 =149,996,619
P
Fair value of plan assets (85,583,879) (86,547,166)
P
=72,612,430 =63,449,453
P
Changes in the present value of defined benefit

obligations:
=149,996,619 =137,381,189
P
Current service cost 13,551,312 12,828,442
Interest cost 7,211,831 6,374,203
Benefits paid (5,577,617) (3,545,474)
Actuarial gain on obligations (6,985,836) (3,041,741)
=158,196,309 =149,996,619
P
Changes in the fair value of plan assets:

=86,547,166 =76,505,921
P
Contributions 12,657,324 10,463,950
Interest income 4,249,171 3,505,766
Benefits paid (5,577,617) (3,545,474)
Actuarial loss on plan assets (12,292,165) (382,997)
=85,583,879 =86,547,166
P
Actual return (loss) on plan assets (P

=8,092,127) =
P3,044,650
The principal assumptions used in determining pension liabilities are shown below:
April 1, 2016 April 1, 2015 April 1, 2014

Discount rate 4.00%–6.00% 4.76–7.90% 3.04–7.90%
Future salary increases 4.00%–6.00% 4.00–8.00% 5.00–8.00%
The maximum economic benefit available is a combination of expected refunds from the plan and
reductions in future contributions.
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The major categories of the Group’s total plan assets as a percentage of the fair value of the total
plan assets are as follows:
2016 2015
Cash and cash equivalents 37% 36%
Investment in debt securities 6% 6%
Investments in equity securities 57% 58%
100% 100%
The plan assets of the Group are maintained by Union Bank of the Philippines, United Coconut
Planters Bank and Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation and Investments Group (“RCBC Trust”).
Details of the Group’s net assets available for plan benefits and their related market values are as
follows:
2016 2015
Cash P
=29,781,242 =29,527,543
P
Short-term fixed income 2,278,205 1,736,401
Investments in:
Equity securities 48,627,116 50,388,198
Government securities 4,860,528 4,867,856
Others 36,788 27,168
P
=85,583,879 =86,547,166
P
Short-term Fixed Income. Short-term fixed income investment includes time deposits and special
savings deposits.
Medium and Long-term Fixed Income. Investments in medium and long-term fixed income which
include Philippine peso-denominated bonds, such as government securities whose maturities range
from 1 to 25 years with interest rates ranging from 3.25% to 6.38%.
Investments in Government Securities. Investments in government securities include treasury bills

and fixed-term treasury notes with maturities ranging from one to thirteen years and bear interest
rates ranging from 5.9% to 9.0%. These securities are fully guaranteed by government of the
Republic of the Philippines.
Investments in Equity Securities. Investments in equity securities pertain to ESG’s Retirement

Fund investment in the shares of the Parent Company which has a fair value of = P0.57 and P
=0.71
per share as at March 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.
The plan may expose the Group to a concentration of equity market risk since the Group’s plan
assets are primarily composed of investments in listed equity securities.
Management performs Asset-Liability Matching Study annually. The overall investment policy
and strategy of the Group’s defined benefit plans is guided by the objective of achieving an
investment return which, together with contributions, ensures that there will be sufficient assets to
pay pension benefits as they fall due while also mitigating the various risk of the plans. The
Group’s current strategic investment strategy consists of 57% of equity instruments, 6% of debt
instruments and 37% of cash and cash equivalents as at March 31, 2016.
The average duration of the defined benefit obligation at the end of the period is 18 years.
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Shown below is the maturity analysis of the undiscounted benefit payments as at March 31,
2016:
Amount
Less than one year =27,820,066
P
More than one year to five years 31,207,860
More than five years to 10 years 78,622,268
More than 10 years to 15 years 114,386,103
More than 15 years to 20 years 213,366,976
The expected contribution of the Group in 2017 is = P 12.9 million. On November 7, 2013, RCBC
Trust filed an application for the BIR approval of the retirement plan of STI WNU. BIR approval
was issued on March 28, 2016.
The sensitivity analysis below has been determined based on reasonably possible changes of each
significant assumption on the defined benefit obligation (DBO) as at the end of the reporting
period, assuming all other assumptions were held constant:
2016
Effect on
Increase Present Value
(Decrease) of DBO
Discount rates 1.00% (P
=15,323,198)
(1.00%) 18,459,764
Future salary increases 1.00% 18,222,965
(1.00%) (15,562,118)
Employee turnover 10.00% (2,682,082)
(10.00%) 2,682,082
2015
Increase Effect on Present
(Decrease) Value of DBO
Discount rates 1.00% (P
=14,850,986)
(1.00%) 15,075,669
Future salary increases 1.00% 15,053,675
(1.00%) (14,929,474)
Employee turnover 10.00% (2,123,774)
(10.00%) 2,123,774
Defined Contribution Plans

De Los Santos-STI College and STI QA have funded, noncontributory defined contribution plan
(“De Los Santos Plan”) covering all regular and permanent employees and is a participating
employer in CEAP Retirement Plan. The De Los Santos Plan has a defined contribution format
wherein the obligation is limited to specified contributions to the De Los Santos Plan and the
employee’s contribution is optional.
De Los Santos-STI College and STI QA’s contributions consist of future service cost and past
service cost. Future service cost is equal to 4.00% of employee’s monthly salary from the date an
employee becomes a member in CEAP. Past service cost is equal to 5.00% of the employees’
average monthly salary for a 12 month period, immediately preceding the date of De Los Santos-
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STI College and STI QA’s participation in CEAP, multiplied by the number of years of past
service amortized over 10 years. Future service refers to the periods of covered employment on or
after the date of De Los Santos-STI College and STI QA’s participation in CEAP. Past service
refers to the continuous service of an employee from the date the employee met the requirements
for membership in the retirement plan to the date of acceptance of De Los Santos-STI College and
STI QA as a Participating Employer in CEAP Retirement Plan. In addition, De Los Santos-STI
College and STI QA give the employee an option to make a personal contribution to the fund at an
amount not to exceed 4.00% of his monthly salary. De Los Santos-STI College and STI QA then
provide an additional contribution of 1.00% of the employee’s contribution based on the latter’s
years of tenure. Although the De Los Santos Plan has a defined contribution format, the Group
regularly monitors compliance with RA No. 7641. As at March 31, 2016 and 2015, the Group is
in compliance with the requirements of RA No. 7641.
As at March 31, 2016 and 2015, De Los Santos-STI College and STI QA have excess
contributions to CEAP amounting to = P3.2 million and =
P3.0 million, respectively. These excess
contributions are classified as prepaid expense and will be offset against De Los Santos-STI
College and STI QA’s future required contributions to CEAP (see Note 9).
PIC Q&A No. 2013-03 requires De Los Santos-STI College’s defined contribution plan to be
accounted for as defined benefit plan due to the minimum retirement benefits mandated under RA
No. 7641. Actuarial valuation of De Los Santos-STI College’s pension is performed every year-
end. Based on the latest actuarial valuation, the minimum retirement benefit provided under RA
No. 7641 exceeded the accumulated contribution and earnings under the Plan, however, the
amount is not significant.
Pension expense recognized by De Los Santos-STI College and STI QA in 2016, 2015 and 2014
amounted to =
P0.06 million, P
=0.8 million and P
Total pension expense recognized in profit or loss follows:
2016 2015 2014

Defined benefit plans =16,513,972
P =15,696,879
P =9,754,804
P
Defined contribution plans 60,180 761,531 379,087
=16,574,152
P =16,458,410
P =10,133,891
P
26. Leases
a. Finance Lease
The Group acquired various transportation equipment under various finance lease
arrangements. These are included as part of transportation equipment under the “Property and
equipment” account in the consolidated statements of financial position.
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Future annual minimum lease payments under the lease agreements, together with the present
value of the minimum lease payments follow:
2016 2015
Within one year P
=7,062,160 =11,146,830
P
After one year but not more than five years 7,775,264 10,716,873
Total minimum lease payments 14,837,424 21,863,703
Less amount representing interest 1,168,513 3,671,802
Present value of lease payments 13,668,911 18,191,901
Less current portion of obligations under finance
lease 5,910,450 7,545,495
Noncurrent portion of obligations under finance
lease P
=7,758,461 P
=10,646,406
Interest incurred from finance lease amounted to =

P1.2 million, P
=1.5 million and =
P1.3 million
in 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively (see Note 20).
b. Operating Lease
As Lessor
The Group entered into several lease agreements, as lessors, on their buildings under
operating lease agreements with varying terms and periods. All leases are subject to annual
repricing based on a pre-agreed rate.
On September 17, 2014, iACADEMY entered into a sublease agreement, as lessor, on their
leased building with PhilLife, for a period of five years subject to renewal upon mutual
agreement by the parties.
The Group also earns rental income from concessionaires and for the occasional use of some
of the Group’s properties primarily used for school operations such as gymnasiums.
Total rental income amounted to =P 63.2 million, =

P 31.6 million and =
P 10.8 million in 2016,
2015 and 2014, respectively (see Notes 11 and 28).
Future minimum rental receivable for the remaining lease terms follow:
2016 2015 2014

P =23,124,153
P =3,888,786
P
After one year but not more than five
years 421,012,632 73,956,839 2,714,374
More than five years 168,112,875 – –
Total =684,593,557
P =97,080,992
P =6,603,160
P
Other noncurrent liabilities presented in the 2016 consolidated statement of financial position
arise from the Group’s rental income from Techzone. As at March 31, 2016, the breakdown
of other noncurrent liabilities account is as follows:
Advance rent =18,132,912

P
Refundable deposit - net of current portion 11,036,239
Deferred lease liabilities 2,195,644
=31,364,795
P
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Advance rent pertains to the advance rentals which have not yet been earned by the Group as
these collections apply to periods beyond the reporting date.
The refundable deposits are held by the Group throughout the term of the lease and are
refunded in full to the lessee at the end of the lease term if the lessee has performed fully and
observed all of the conditions and provisions in the lease.
The refundable deposits are presented in the statements of financial position at amortized
cost. The difference between the fair value at initial recognition and the notional amount of
the refundable deposit is charged to “Deferred lease liability” and amortized on a straight line
basis over the respective lease term.
As Lessee
The Group leases land and building spaces, where the corporate office, schools, and
warehouse are located, under operating lease agreements with varying terms and
periods. The lease rates are subject to annual repricing based on a pre-agreed rate. Total
rental expense charged to operations amounted to P =143.4 million, =
P146.3 million and
P
=136.6 million in March 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively (see Notes 21 and 23).
Certain subsidiaries also paid its lessors refundable deposits equivalent to several months of
rental payments as security for its observance and faithful compliance with the terms and
conditions of the agreement (see Notes 9 and 16).
The lease arrangement related to the land leased by De Los Santos-STI College for its school
operations was terminated effective March 31, 2015. Thus, accrued rent related to the lease
amounting to =P1.4 million was reversed and De Los Santos-STI College no longer expects
any future minimum lease payments on the lease agreement.
On July 31, 2014, the lease agreements related to the property where the school operations of
iACADEMY were terminated. As a result, accrued rent related to the leases amounting to
P
=0.3 million was reversed.
Future minimum rental payables under the lease agreements as at financial reporting date
follow:
2016 2015 2014

P =120,145,461
P =184,313,624
P
After one year but not more than five
years 261,065,421 269,116,594 435,951,409
More than five years 343,158,277 352,726,097 345,719,361
Total =682,804,441
P =741,988,152
P =965,984,394
P
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27. Income Tax
All domestic subsidiaries qualifying as private educational institutions are subject to tax under RA
No. 8424, “An Act Amending the National Internal Revenue Code, as amended, and For Other
Purposes” which was passed into law effective January 1, 1998. Title II Chapter IV - Tax on
Corporation - Sec 27(B) of the said Act defines and provides that: a “Proprietary Educational
Institution” is any private school maintained and administered by private individuals or groups
with an issued permit to operate from DepEd, or CHED, or TESDA, as the case may be, in
accordance with the existing laws and regulations and shall pay a tax of ten percent (10.00%) on
its taxable income.
The components of recognized net deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities are as follows:
2016 2015
Deferred tax assets:
Allowance for doubtful accounts P
=11,695,747 =10,659,614
P
Pension liabilities 7,261,243 6,052,711
Excess of:
Rental under operating lease computed on a
straight-line basis 2,593,014 2,770,944
Cost over net realizable value of inventories 1,065,590 1,065,590
Unearned tuition and other school fees 5,410,478 1,894,750
Advance rent 1,813,291 –
Others – 9,165
Deferred tax liability -
Excess of fair value over carrying value of net
assets acquired in business combination (209,144) (209,144)
Net deferred tax assets P
=29,630,219 =22,243,630
P
Deferred tax liabilities:

Excess of fair values over carrying values of net
assets acquired in business combination
(see Note 3) P
=126,418,261 P
=127,192,851
Excess of fair value over dacion price
(see Note 14) 110,861,700 –
P
=237,279,961 =127,192,851
P
Certain deferred tax assets of the Group were not recognized as at March 31, 2016 and 2015 as it
is not probable that future taxable profits will be sufficient against which these can be utilized.
The following are the deductible temporary differences and unused NOLCO and MCIT for which
no deferred tax assets were recognized:
2016 2015
NOLCO P
=67,808,506 =86,315,578
P
Allowance for doubtful accounts 858,771 11,495,591
Acquisition-related expenses 4,773,584 4,773,584
Pension liabilities – 2,922,344
Unearned tuition and other school fees – 1,635,310
MCIT – 1,006,327
Excess of cost over net realizable value of inventories – 199,603
P
=73,440,861 =108,348,337
P
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As at March 31, 2016 and 2015, the Group also did not recognize any deferred tax assets on the
provision for impairment losses on investment in and advances to a subsidiary and associates and
goodwill aggregating to =P1.9 million and =
P1.8 million, respectively, because management does
not expect to generate enough capital gains against which these capital losses can be offset.
The details of the Group’s NOLCO, which can be claimed as deduction from future taxable
income, are as follows:
Applied/
Year Incurred Expiry Dates Beginning Addition Expired End
December 31, 2012 December 31, 2015 =4,010,474
P =– (P
P =4,010,474) =–
P
March 31, 2013 March 31, 2016 28,339,236 – (28,339,236) –
December 31, 2013 December 31, 2016 2,831,165 – (1,449,083) 1,382,082
March 31, 2014 March 31, 2017 24,058,096 – (3,515,285) 20,542,811
December 31, 2014 December 31, 2015 2,932,726 – (2,932,726) –
March 31, 2015 March 31, 2018 24,143,881 – (7,505,553) 16,638,328
December 31, 2015 December 31, 2018 – 350,714 (350,714) –
March 31, 2016 March 31, 2019 – 29,245,285 – 29,245,285
=86,315,578
P =29,595,999 (P
P =48,103,071) =P67,808,506
The reconciliation of the provision for income tax on income before income tax computed at the
effect of the applicable statutory income tax rate to the provision for income tax as shown in the
consolidated statements of comprehensive income is summarized as follows:
2016 2015 2014

Provision for income tax at statutory
income tax rate P
=389,800,411 P
=239,866,046 P
=212,567,025
Income tax effects of:
Equity in net earnings of associates and
joint ventures (10,498,247) (31,587,149) (69,845,556)
Nondeductible expenses 245,960 627,119 17,906,494
Interest income already subjected to final
tax (1,139,014) (698,998) (2,434,345)
Excess of fair values of net assets
acquired over acquisition costs – (627,428) (9,804,323)
Loss on deemed sale of an investment in
an associate – – 12,900,087
Others (9,825,405) (4,360,350) (1,697,562)
Difference in 10% and 30% tax rate (141,931,194) (135,075,202) (106,232,937)
=226,652,511
P =68,144,038
P =53,358,883
P
Others pertain to the income tax effects of change in unrecognized deferred tax assets, expired
NOLCO and MCIT and other items.
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28. Related Party Transactions
Parties are considered to be related if one party has the ability to control the other party or exercise
significant influence over the other party in making financial and operating decisions. This
includes: (a) enterprises or individuals owning, directly or indirectly through one or more
intermediaries, control or are controlled by, or under common control with the Parent Company; (b)
associates; and (c) enterprises or individuals owning, directly or indirectly, an interest in the voting
power of the company that gives them significant influence over the company, key management
personnel, including directors and officers of the Group and close members of the family of any
such enterprise or individual.
The following are the Group’s transactions with its related parties:
During the Year Receivable (Payable)
Related Party 2016 2015 2016 2015 Terms Conditions
Associates
STI Accent
Advances for various expenses = 519,414
P P
=– P
=35,633,303 P
=35,113,889 30 days upon receipt Unsecured;with
and other charges of billings; noninterest- impairment
bearing
Maestro Holdings
Subscription 69,983,200 – (17,495,800) – Due and demandable; Unsecured
noninterest-bearing
GROW
Rental income and other charges 6,967,634 2,099,753 7,239,094 7,359,094 30 days upon receipt Unsecured;
of billings no impairment
Advances for various expenses – – 143,571 143,571 30 days upon receipt Unsecured;
of billings; noninterest- no impairment
bearing
Joint Venture
PHEI
Advances for various expenses 575,000 600,000 – 50,000 30 days upon receipt Unsecured;
of billings noninterest- no impairment
bearing
Affiliates*
PhilCare
Rental income and other charges 17,284,807 12,849,711 3,135,109 3,690,738 30 days upon receipt Unsecured;
bearing
HMO coverage 3,514,745 3,302,331 – – 30 days upon receipt –
of billings; noninterest-
bearing
Phil First Insurance Co., Inc.
Utilities and other charges 221,243 146,122 491,823 283,173 30 days upon receipt Unsecured;
bearing
Rental and other charges 3,676,080 3,826,304 (949,813) (732,857) Within 1 year; Noninterest- Unsecured
bearing
Insurance 3,594,606 1,519,795 (8,707) (8,707) 30 days upon receipt Unsecured
of billings; noninterest-
bearing
Philippines First
Condominium Corporation
Association dues and other 11,317,782 11,584,664 (376,179) (337,520) 30 days upon receipt Unsecured
charges of billings; noninterest-
bearing
PhilLife
Rental income and other charges 14,367,302 12,525,507 1,127,989 (401,704) 30 days upon receipt Unsecured;
bearing
(Forward)
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During the Year Receivable (Payable)
Related Party 2016 2015 2016 2015 Terms Conditions
Officers and employees
Advances for various expenses = 17,393,879
P P
=19,917,097 = 22,733,997
P P
=27,870,015 Liquidated within one Unsecured;
month; noninterest- no impairment
bearing
Others
Rental income and other charges 641,286 2,294,199 1,406,655 1,469,271 30 days upon receipt Unsecured;
bearing
Advances for various expenses 535,625 3,271,859 – 535,625 30 days upon receipt Unsecured;
bearing
= 53,081,042
P P
=75,034,588
*Affiliates are entities under common control of a majority Shareholder
Outstanding receivables from related parties, before any allowance for impairment, and payables
arising from these transactions are summarized below:
2016 2015
Advances to associates and joint ventures
(see Note 12) P
=35,633,303 P
=35,163,889
Advances to officers and employees (see Note 7) 22,733,997 27,870,015
Current portion of advances to associates, joint
ventures and other related parties (see Note 7) 168,571 679,196
Rent and other related receivables (see Note 7) 13,375,670 12,400,572
Accounts payable (see Note 17) (18,830,499) (1,079,084)
P
=53,081,042 =75,034,588
P
Compensation and Benefits of Key Management Personnel
Compensation and benefits of key management personnel of the Group are as follows:
2016 2015 2014

Short-term employee benefits =42,987,063
P =39,502,749
P =28,970,705
P
Post-employment benefits 1,724,890 1,473,432 1,436,336
=44,711,953
P =40,976,181
P =30,407,041
P
29. Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share on Net Income Attributable to Equity Holders
of STI Holdings
The table below shows the summary of net income and weighted average number of common
shares outstanding used in the calculation of earnings per share for the years ended March 31,
2016, 2015 and 2014:
2016 2015 2014

Net income attributable to equity
holders of STI Holdings P
=1,061,316,401 P
=731,701,208 P
=681,123,230
Common shares outstanding at
beginning and end of year
(see Note 19) 9,904,806,924 9,904,806,924 9,904,806,924
Basic and diluted earnings per share on
net income attributable to equity
holders of STI Holdings P
=0.107 P
=0.074 P
=0.069
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The basic and diluted earnings per share are the same for the years ended March 31, 2016, 2015
and 2014 as there are no dilutive potential common shares.
30. STI Gift of Knowledge Certificates (GOKs)
On December 9, 2002, the BOD of STI ESG approved the offer for sale and issue of up to ₱2.0
billion worth of GOKs.
The STI GOKs are noninterest-bearing certificates that entitle the holders or any designated
scholars to redeem academic units in any member of the STI Group or equivalent academic units
in any STI school on certain designated redemption dates or, to require STI to pay in cash the par
value of the outstanding STI GOKs on designated graduation dates. The redemption dates range
from the school year 2004–2005 to six years from date of issue of the STI GOKs. The graduation
dates range from between four to ten years from issue date. A total offer size of 2,409,600
academic units for the entire STI College Group or its equivalent units in any STI school will be
offered at serial redemption dates at their corresponding par values.
In 2003, the SEC issued an Order of Registration and a Certificate of Permit to Sell Securities for
the said STI GOKs.
STI ESG is planning to amend the terms of the GOKs to conform with future business strategies.
As at July 12, 2016, there has been no sale nor issuance of GOKs. Hence, pursuant to
Section 17.2 (a) of the Securities Regulation Code (SRC), STI ESG is not required to file the
reports required under Section 17 of the SRC.
31. Contingencies and Commitments
Contingencies
a. In December 2014, the Parent Company and AHC served notices of default to PWU and
Unlad (see Note 14).
Foreclosure of PWU Indiana Property and Taft Properties. On February 10, 2015, the Parent
Company filed two Petitions for Extra-Judicial Foreclosure of Real Estate Mortgage with the
Office of the Clerk of Court and Ex-Officio Sheriff of the RTC of Manila. The first Petition
seeks the foreclosure and sale of the PWU Taft Properties to satisfy the Acquired Loan in the
amount of P=702.4 million as at December 7, 2014. The second Petition seeks the foreclosure
and sale of the PWU Taft Properties and PWU Indiana Property to satisfy the Loan to PWU in
the amount of =P30.7 million as at December 7, 2014. The extra-judicial foreclosure sale for
these two Petitions was scheduled on March 18, 2015, with March 26, 2015 as the alternative
date.
On March 18, 2015, the extra-judicial foreclosure sales for the Taft and Indiana Properties of
PWU were conducted and the Parent Company was declared as the winning bidder for both,
with a bid of =
P330.6 million for the PWU Taft Properties and = P5.3 million for the PWU
Indiana Property. The Certificates of Sale for these properties were annotated on March 24,
2015.
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The Parent Company, AHC, PWU and Unlad have arrived at a settlement over all claims
arising from the Agreements. Under the settlement, PWU was able to redeem the PWU Taft
and Indiana Properties (see Note 8).
Foreclosure of Unlad Quezon City Property. On February 12, 2015, the Parent Company
filed two Petitions for Extra Judicial Foreclosure of Real Estate Mortgage with the Office of
the Clerk of Court and Ex-Officio Sheriff of the RTC of Quezon City. The first Petition seeks
the foreclosure and sale of Unlad’s real estate properties securing the Acquired Loan in the
amount of P =702.4 million as at December 7, 2014. The first Petition was later amended by an
Amended Petition for Extra-Judicial Foreclosure of Real Estate Mortgage filed on
February 18, 2015. The Amended Petition added Unlad as a party to the case. The second
Petition is a Joint Petition with AHC, which seeks the foreclosure and sale of Unlad’s real
estate properties securing the Loan to Unlad and AHC Loan to Unlad in the amount of
P
=223.7 million as at December 7, 2014 and P =70.3 million as at December 15, 2014,
respectively. The extra-judicial foreclosure sale for these two Petitions was scheduled on
March 24, 2015, with April 7, 2015 as the alternative date.
On March 24, 2015, the Executive Judge of RTC Quezon City temporarily suspended the
extra-judicial foreclosure sales of the Unlad properties on the basis of the Commencement
Order in the PWU Rehabilitation Case, as discussed under “PWU Rehabilitation Case” in this
note. The Executive Judge of RTC Quezon City denied the Parent Company’s Motion for
Reconsideration on April 7 2015.
On October 30, 2015, the extra-judicial foreclosure sale of the Unlad properties in Quezon
City was resumed pursuant to a Disposition of the Executive Judge of RTC Quezon City. The
Parent Company was declared the winning bidder, with an aggregate bid of = P407.8 million for
Unlad’s real estate properties securing the STI Holdings’ Acquired Loan, STI Holdings Loan
to Unlad, and AHC Loan to Unlad. The Certificates of Sale for the first Petition and second
Petition were annotated on December 1, 2015 and November 13, 2015, respectively.
Under the settlement discussed in Note 14, Unlad ceded to the Parent Company by way of
dacion en pago on March 31, 2016, its foreclosed properties in Quezon City and Davao.
Foreclosure of Unlad Davao Property. On February 18, 2015, the Parent Company and AHC
filed a Joint Petition for Extra Judicial Foreclosure of Real Estate Mortgage with the Office of
the Clerk of Court and Ex-Officio Sheriff of the RTC of Davao City. The Joint Petition seeks
the foreclosure and sale of Unlad’s real estate property in Davao City securing the Loan to
Unlad and AHC Loan to Unlad in the amount of P =223.7 million as at December 7, 2014 and
P
=70.4 million as at December 15, 2014, respectively. The extra-judicial foreclosure sale for
the Unlad Davao property was scheduled on April 17, 2015, with May 22, 2015 as the
alternative date.
On April 17, 2015, the Vice-Executive Judge of the RTC of Davao City temporarily
suspended the extra-judicial foreclosure sale of the Unlad property in Davao City on the basis
of the Commencement Order issued by the Rehabilitation Court, as discussed under “PWU
Rehabilitation Case” in this note. The Vice-Executive Judge of the RTC of Davao City denied
the Parent Company’s Motion for Reconsideration on April 23, 2015.
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On June 18, 2015, the Parent Company with AHC filed a Petition for Certiorari and
Mandamus with the Court of Appeals (“CA”) – Mindanao Station to question the decision of
the Vice-Executive Judge of RTC Davao City to temporarily suspend the extra-judicial
foreclosure sale on the basis of the Commencement Order issued in the PWU Rehabilitation
Case.
On August 25 2015, the Parent Company wrote a letter to the Office of the Clerk of Court and
Ex-Officio Sheriff of the RTC of Davao City asking for the resumption of the extra-judicial
foreclosure sales of the Unlad property in Davao City due to the dismissal of the PWU
Rehabilitation Case. The said letter was referred to the Executive Judge of RTC Davao City.
The Executive Judge of RTC Davao City denied the request of the Parent Company in a 2nd
Indorsement dated August 26, 2015 due to the pendency of the Petition for Certiorari and
Mandamus with the CA questioning the suspension of the extra-judicial foreclosure sale of the
Unlad Property in Davao City.
On August 28 2015, the Parent Company and AHC filed a Verified Motion to Withdraw the
Petition for Certiorari and Mandamus with the CA because the subject of the matter of the
case has been rendered moot and academic by the dismissal of the PWU Rehabilitation Case.
On January 12, 2016, the Parent Company wrote another letter to the Office of the Clerk of
Court and Ex-Officio Sheriff of the RTC of Davao City asking for the resumption of the extra-
judicial foreclosure sale of the Unlad property in Davao City. The Parent Company informed
the Office of the Clerk of Court and Ex-Officio Sheriff of the RTC of Davao City, in this
letter, of the Verified Motion to Withdraw the Petition for Certiorari and Mandamus that it
filed with the CA together with AHC. The subject letter was referred to the Executive Judge
of RTC Davao City. The Executive Judge of RTC Davao City, in a 2nd Indorsement dated
January 27, 2016, granted the request of the Parent Company and ordered the resumption of
the extra-judicial foreclosure sale of the Unlad Property in Davao City. The extra-judicial
foreclosure sale was set on March 10, 2016, with April 7, 2016 as the alternative date.
On January 25, 2016, the CA – Mindanao Station granted the withdrawal of the Petition for
Certiorari and Mandamus filed by the Parent Company and AHC.
On March 10, 2016, the foreclosure sale proceeded where the Parent Company was declared
as the highest bidder. As discussed in Note 14, Unlad ceded to the Parent Company by way of
dacion en pago on March 31, 2016 its foreclosed properties in Quezon City and Davao.
Complaint filed by the Heirs of the Family of Villa-Abrille relative to Unlad’s Davao
Property. On October 21, 2015, the Parent Company and AHC each received copies of the
Complaint filed by the Heirs of Carlos Villa-Abrille, Heirs of Luisa Villa-Abrille, Heirs of
Candelaria V.A. Tan, Heirs of Adolfo V.A. Lim, Heirs of Saya V.A. Lim Chiu, Heirs of
Guinga V.A. Lim Lu, Heirs of Rosalia V.A. Lim Lua, Heirs of Lorenzo V.A. Lim, and Heirs
of Fermin Abella against the Philippine Women’s Educational Association (“PWEA”), Unlad,
STI Holdings, and AHC for cancellation of certificate of title, reconveyance of real property,
declaration of nullity of real estate mortgage, damages, and attorney’s fees. The subject
matter of the case is Unlad’s property located in Davao City.
The Plaintiffs claim that ownership of Unlad’s property in Davao City should revert back to
them because PWEA and Unlad violated the restrictions contained in the Deed of Sale
covering the property. The restrictions referred to by the Plaintiffs provide that PWEA shall
use the land for educational purposes only and shall not subdivide the land for purposes of
resale or lease to other persons. The Plaintiffs also claim that the real estate mortgage
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constituted over Unlad’s property in Davao City in favor of the Parent Company and AHC
should be declared null and void because PWEA and Unlad have no capacity to mortgage the
property based on the restrictions contained in the Deed of Sale.
On November 20, 2015, the Parent Company and AHC filed the Motion to Dismiss (“First
Motion to Dismiss”). In the First Motion to Dismiss, the Parent Company and AHC asserted
that the Plaintiffs’ cause of action against PWEA and Unlad has prescribed considering that
the alleged violation of the restrictions in the Deed of Sale occurred in 1987 or more than ten
(10) years from the filing of the case. In addition, Plaintiffs cannot seek the cancellation of
the real estate mortgage in favor of the Parent Company and AHC because (a) Plaintiffs are
not privy/real parties in interest to the said mortgage, and (b) the restrictions in the title and
Deed of Sale do not prohibit the mortgage of the subject property. The First Motion to
Dismiss was scheduled by the Trial Court on December 4, 2015.
On December 4, 2015, the Plaintiffs failed to attend the hearing of the Motion to Dismiss.
The Trial Court instead ordered the Plaintiffs to file their comment to the Motion to Dismiss
within ten (10) days from receipt of its order while the Parent Company and AHC are given
the same period to file their reply thereto.
The Trial Court also noticed that the records failed to show that PWEA and Unlad received
the Summons. The Trial Court then ordered the branch sheriff to cause the service of the
Summons to PWEA and Unlad.
Despite the extensions given to the Plaintiffs, Plaintiffs belatedly filed its
Comment/Opposition to the First Motion to Dismiss. Subsequently, the Parent Company and
AHC filed a Second Motion to Dismiss dated March 22, 2016 (“Second Motion to Dismiss”).
In the Second Motion to Dismiss, the Parent Company and AHC informed the Trial Court that
they were able to discover that the plaintiffs filed a similar case against PWEA and Unlad with
another Trial Court of Davao City, which was dismissed without qualifications for their failure
to comply with the said Trial Court’s order. Said dismissal was eventually affirmed with
finality by the Supreme Court. Because of this information, the Parent Company and AHC
moved to dismiss the case for res judicata and willful and deliberate forum shopping for filing
the same case to the Trial Court.
On April 22, 2016, Plaintiffs failed to attend the hearing of the aforesaid Motions. The Trial
Court instead ordered the Plaintiffs to file their Comment to the Omnibus Motion within a
non-extendible period of five (5) days, after which, the same shall be submitted for resolution.
Likewise, the Trial Court ordered the Plaintiffs to file their Comment to the Second Motion to
Dismiss within ten (10) days from receipt of its Order. The Parent Company and AHC were
likewise given the same period to file their responsive pleading thereto.
On May 16, 2016, the Parent Company and AHC received the Plaintiffs’ Comment to the
Omnibus Motion, wherein they sought for liberality of the rules to allow the belated filing of
their Comment/Opposition to the First Motion to Dismiss.
On May 18, 2016, the Parent Company and AHC received Plaintiff’s Comment/Opposition to
the Second Motion to Dismiss. Plaintiffs asserted that the elements of res judicata are not
present in the instant case.
On May 30, 2016, the Parent Company and AHC filed their Reply to the Plaintiffs’
Court/Opposition to the Second Motion to Dismiss.
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As at July 12, 2016, the First and Second Motion to Dismiss are still pending for resolution by
the Trial Court.
PWU Rehabilitation Case. On March 13, 2015, Dr. Helena Z. Benitez filed a Creditor-
Initiated Petition for Involuntary Rehabilitation of PWU in RTC Manila (the “PWU
Rehabilitation Case”). The PWU Rehabilitation Case was raffled to Branch 46 of the RTC
Manila (“Rehabilitation Court”).
On March 20, 2015, the Rehabilitation Court issued a Commencement Order declaring PWU
to be under rehabilitation. The Commencement Order contains a Stay Order, which among
others, effectively suspends all actions or proceedings enforcing all claims against PWU in
court or otherwise.
On March 26, 2015, the Parent Company filed a Notice of Claim with the Rehabilitation
Court. Under the Notice of Claim, PWU has outstanding obligations amounting to P=763.6
million as of March 25, 2015.
On April 8, 2015, the Parent Company filed its Opposition to the PWU Rehabilitation Case.
On May 26, 2015, the Rehabilitation Court referred the PWU Rehabilitation Case to the
Rehabilitation Receiver for evaluation. The Rehabilitation Receiver was given forty days
from May 26, 2015 to consider whether the rehabilitation of PWU is feasible or not.
On August 29, 2015, the Rehabilitation Court rendered the decision to dismiss the PWU
Rehabilitation Case, for being, among others, a sham filing and ordered the lifting of the Stay
Order.
After filing of the Motion for Reconsideration and responsive pleadings thereto, on
January 21, 2016, the Rehabilitation Court denied the respective Motion for Reconsideration
filed by HZB and PWU.
PWU filed a Petition for Certiorari with Application for Temporary Mandatory/Restraining
Order and/or Writ of Preliminary Injunction dated February 26, 2016 to the CA. Subsequently,
HZB filed her Petition for Certiorari (with Urgent Application for Temporary Restraining
Order And/or Writ of Preliminary Injunction) dated February 29, 2016 to the CA.
Eventually, both PWU and HZB filed their Motion for Withdrawal of their Petition for
Certiorari dated April 11, 2016 to the CA.
On May 13, 2016, the Motion to Withdraw the Petition for Certiorari of PWU was granted by
the CA.
As of July 12, 2016, the Motion to Withdraw the Petition for Certiorari of HZB is pending for
resolution of the CA.
b. Derivative Suit filed by Mr. Conrado Benitez. Mr. Conrado L. Benitez (the “Complainant”)
filed a Request for Arbitration, with Philippine Dispute Resolution Center, Inc. (“PDRCI”),
for and on behalf of PWU and Unlad, wherein he requested that the directors/trustees and
stockholders/members of Unlad and PWU, EHT, STI Holdings, Mr. Alfredo Abelardo B.
Benitez (“ABB”) and AHC (collectively, the “Defendants”) submit the alleged dispute over
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the settlement of the loan obligations of PWU and Unlad as provided in the arbitration clause
of the Joint Venture Agreement and Omnibus Agreement (the “Loan Documents”). This was
done before the Complainant filed the Civil Case.
On June 29, 2016, the Complainant then filed a derivative suit for himself and on behalf of
Unlad and PWU against the Defendants docketed as Civil Case No. 16-136130 in the RTC of
Manila (the “Derivative Suit”). The Derivative Suit was raffled to Branch 24 of the RTC of
Manila presided over by Judge Ma. Victoria A. Soriano-Villadolid.
In the Derivative Suit, the Complainant primarily asserts that STI Holdings, EHT, ABB and
AHC should submit themselves to the arbitration proceedings filed with the PDRCI because
the Loan Documents required any alleged dispute over the same to be resolved through
arbitration. Consequently, the Complainant alleges that the foreclosure proceedings and
settlement of the obligations of PWU and Unlad as evidenced by the Memorandum of
Agreement dated March 22, 2016 executed by PWU and Unlad with STI Holdings and AHC
are null and void for not complying with the aforesaid arbitration clause. Likewise, the
Complainant sought the payment of attorney’s fees not less than P =1.0 million, P
=0.1 million,
and cost of suit.
The Defendants have 15 days from receipt or until July 26, 2016 to file an Answer to the
Derivative Suit.
c. Specific Performance Case filed by the Agustin Family. The Agustin family filed a Specific
Performance case against the Parent Company for the payment by the latter of the remaining
balance of the purchase price for the sale of the Agustin Family’s shares in STI WNU.
The Agustin family alleges in their Complaint that based on the Share Purchase Agreement
and Deed of Absolute Sale they executed with the Parent Company, the price of their shares in
STI WNU has been pegged at = P400.0 million. Despite these two agreements, the Parent
Company refuses to pay the full purchase price for the STI WNU shares they acquired from
the Agustin family.
In its Answer, the Parent Company stated that the Agustin family is not entitled to the full
purchase price of their STI WNU shares because they have not complied with all the
requirements for its release. In particular, the Agustin family has not been able to deliver the
Commission on Higher Education permits for the operation of STI WNU’s Maritime Program
as provided in the MOA, and the Share Purchase Agreement. In addition, there are other trade
receivables in favor of STI WNU wherein full satisfaction of the same entitles the Agustins a
portion of the balance of the purchase price.
On June 2, 2016, the Parent Company received the Agustins' Reply to the Answer. In the
Reply, the Agustin family are asserting that (a) the Memorandum of Agreement, Share
Purchase Agreement and Deed of Absolute Sale (the “STI WNU Contracts”) provide that the
Parent Company can withhold the payment of the remaining balance of P =50.0 million, which
alleged to be pursuant to the license to operate the Maritime Programs of STI WNU, and (b)
the Parent Company should be deemed to have agreed on the P =400.0 million purchase price.
Likewise, the allegations in the Answer are also against the Parol Evidence Rule which
provides that the parties to a written agreement cannot change the stipulations provided
therein.
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The Agustin family also filed and served a Request for Admission to the Parent Company’s
counsel wherein they sought the Parent Company to submit (a) the existences and authenticity
of the STI WNU Contracts, (b) issues of the instant case are (i) determination of the final
purchase price based on the STI WNU Contracts and (ii) final purchase price should be either
the =
P400.0 million or the adjusted price of P
=350.0 million, and (c) the STI WNU Contracts
constitute the entire written agreement of the parties.
On June 17, 2016, the Parent Company filed its Comment/Opposition to the Agustin family’s
Request for Admission. In the Comment/Opposition, the Parent Company filed their
objections thereto and sought the same to be denied or deemed ineffectual on the following
grounds; (a) defective service because it should have been served directly to the Parent
Company and not to its counsel as required under the Rules of Court, (b) redundant because
the matters raised therein have already been addressed in the Answer, and (c) improper and
irrelevant because it sought admission of issues which are proper during pre-trial and not in a
Request for Admission.
Besides the Trial Court’s resolutions on the aforesaid objections to the Request for Admission,
the case may be referred to pre-trial and/or court-annexed mediation unless the Agustin family
filed any other motions or pleading.
d. Tax Assessment Case. STI ESG filed a petition for review with the Court of Tax Appeals
(CTA) on October 12, 2009. This is to contest the Final Decision on Disputed Assessment
issued by the BIR assessing STI ESG for deficiencies on income tax, and expanded
withholding tax for the year ended March 31, 2003 amounting to ₱124.3 million. On
February 20, 2012, STI ESG rested its case and its evidence has been admitted into the
records.
On June 27, 2012, the BIR rested its case and has formally offered its evidence. On
April 17, 2013, the CTA issued a Decision which granted STI ESG’s petition for review and
ordered a cancellation of the said BIR’s assessment since the right to issue an assessment for
the alleged deficiency taxes had already prescribed. On May 16, 2013, STI ESG received a
copy of the Commissioner of Internal Revenue’s (“CIR”) Motion for Reconsideration dated
May 8, 2013. STI ESG filed its Comment to CIR’s Motion for Reconsideration on June 13,
2013. On August 22, 2013, the CIR filed its Petition for Review dated August 16, 2013, with
the CTA En Banc. On October 29, 2013, STI ESG filed its Comment to the CIR’s Petition for
Review. The CTA En Banc deemed the case submitted for decision on May 19, 2014,
considering the CIR’s failure to file its memorandum. On March 24, 2015, the CTA En Banc
affirmed the decision dated April 17, 2013 and the resolution dated July 17, 2013 which
granted STI ESG’s Petition for Review and ordered the cancellation of the BIR assessment for
the fiscal year ending March 31, 2003. On April 21, 2015, the CIR filed a Motion for
Reconsideration with the CTA En Banc. On July 3, 2015, STI ESG filed its Comment on the
Motion for Reconsideration. On September 2, 2015, the CTA En Banc denied the CIR’s
Motion for Reconsideration. On October 30, 2015, the CIR filed a Petition for Review with
the Supreme Court. On January 26, 2016, STI ESG received a notice from the Supreme Court
requiring it to file its Comment on the Petition for Review filed by the CIR. On February 5,
2016, STI ESG filed a Motion for Extension of Time to File Comment on the Petition for
Review requesting an additional period of twenty (20) days from February 5, 2016, or until
February 25, 2016, within which to file the Comment. On February 25, 2016, STI ESG filed
another Motion for Extension of Time to File Comment on the Petition for Review requesting
an additional period of fifteen (15) days from February 25, 2016, or until March 11, 2016,
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within which to file the Comment. On March 11, 2016, STI ESG, through its counsel, filed its
Comment on the Petition. As at July 12, 2016, the case is pending resolution by the Supreme
Court.
e. Labor Case. A former employee of STI ESG filed a Petition with the Supreme Court after the
Court of Appeals denied the former employee’s claims and rendered prior decisions in favor
of STI ESG. On August 13, 2014, STI ESG received the Supreme Court’s decision dated July
9, 2014 annulling the decision of the Court of Appeals and ordered that STI ESG reinstate the
former employee to her former position and pay the exact salary, benefits, privileges and
emoluments which the current holder of the position is receiving and should be paid
backwages from the date of the former employee’s dismissal until fully paid, with legal
interest. On August 28, 2014, STI ESG filed its Motion for Reconsideration and on
November 17, 2014, the Supreme Court issued a resolution which denied with finality STI
ESG’s Motion for Reconsideration. On January 5, 2015, STI ESG filed an Omnibus Motion
and requested to move the case for review by the Supreme Court En Banc. On May 22, 2015,
STI ESG received a notice from the Supreme Court which denied STI ESG’s Omnibus
Motion. As a result of the decision, STI ESG recognized provision amounting to P =3.0 million
representing the estimated compensation to be made to the former employee. On October 20,
2015, a Bank Order to release was issued to one of STI ESG’s depository banks for the release
of the garnished amount of ₱2.2 million. The bank released the garnished amount to the
National Labor Relations Commission (NLRC).
The garnished amount was put on hold for fifteen (15) days because of the filing of STI ESG’s
Petition questioning, among others, the Writ of Execution issued by Labor Arbiter, which was
docketed as LER-CN-10291-15.
While the Petition was pending for resolution by the NLRC and without any injunction order
being issued by the said Commission, the garnished amount of ₱2.2 million was released to
the former employee.
On March 1, 2016, the former employee filed an Entry of Appearance with

Manifestation/Motion for Computation dated February 24, 2016. In the said motion, the
former employee sought for computation of her backwages, inclusive of monetary equivalent
of leaves and 13th month pay from July 22, 2004 until the same is actually paid. In addition,
the former employee waived the reinstatement aspect of the March 31, 2006 Decision of
Labor Arbiter, and sought the payment of separation pay.
As mentioned in an earlier paragraph, the Company on October 19, 2015, STI ESG filed a
Petition with the NLRC, docketed as LER-CN-10291-15, to (1) annul the Writ of Execution
issued by the Labor Arbiter for the amount of ₱2.2 million, and (2) order the payment of
separation pay in favor of the former employee instead of reinstatement as Chief Operating
Officer of STI-Makati.
In the said Petition, STI ESG asserted that the Writ of Execution was issued with undue haste
when there were pending issues to be resolved by Labor Arbiter with respect to the
computation of the judgment award of the former employee. In addition, Labor Arbiter cannot
order the former employee to be reinstated as Chief Operating Officer of STI-Makati because
said position no longer exists. STI ESG averred that an order of separation pay in lieu of
reinstatement should be issued in favor of the former employee.
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On October 28, 2015, STI ESG filed another Petition with the NLRC, which sought to inhibit
Labor Arbiter from continuing the execution proceedings for the former employee’s judgment
award. In the said Petition, STI ESG alleged that the actions of Labor Arbiter showed
partiality and bias in favor of the former employee.
On October 29, 2015, STI ESG filed a Motion to Consolidate with the NLRC. In the said
Motion, STI ESG moved that the aforesaid Petitions would be consolidated and resolved by
the same Division of the NLRC.
The former employee, thru her new counsel, filed two (2) Entry of Appearance with Motion
for Leave (To Admit Attached Answer with Comment/Opposition) for the two (2) Petitions of
STI ESG. In the said Comment/Opposition, the former employee averred that (a) the Writ of
Execution was issued pursuant to the Supreme Court’s Decision dated July 9, 2014 and (b) the
acts of Labor Arbiter were above-board.
On February 29, 2016, the Sixth Division of the NLRC issued a Decision wherein it, among
others, nullified the Writ of Execution, and ordered the inhibition of Labor Arbiter. In the
same Decision, the Sixth Division of the NLRC also set a guide for the enforcement of the
judgment award in favor of the former employee, which provides, among others, that the
computation of the backwages of the former employee shall be from May 18, 2004 until
October 30, 2006.
On March 29, 2016, STI ESG received the former employee’s Motion for Reconsideration. In
the Motion for Reconsideration, the former employee questioned the guide issued by the
NLRC and the inhibition of the Labor Arbiter.
On April 19, 2016, the Company filed a Motion for Leave (To Admit Comment and/or
Opposition with Manifestation). In the Comment and/or Opposition, STI ESG defended the
guide issued by the Sixth Division of the NLRC and the inhibition on the Labor Arbiter by,
among others, asserting that the former employee’s grounds for reconsideration of the
Decision are based on misleading allegations, and misquoted orders and pleadings of the
Corporation. STI ESG also manifested to that (1) it would no longer seek the cancellation of
the Writ of Execution provided that any legal effect thereof on the judgment award shall be
recognized and applied therein, and (2) the appropriate labor arbiter commence with the
computation of the separation pay in lieu of reinstatement.
f. Civil Action Case. On April 25, 2006, STI ESG filed a civil action against one of its
franchisees, and its sureties for the collection of unpaid royalties, reimbursements for the costs
and expenses of the education services rendered by STI ESG and the share of the franchisee,
in the cost and expenses for national advertising and promotion undertaken by STI ESG for its
network of schools, in the aggregate amount of P =3.5 million. On September 16, 2014, the
parties informed the Trial Court that they are pursuing a possible settlement of the case. On
March 3, 2015, the parties informed the Court that they have agreed on the terms of the
Compromise Agreement. On May 15, 2015, the parties entered into a Compromise
Agreement and in the said agreement, defendants agreed to pay the Parent Company the
amount of P =1.5 million on or before May 2020 and the said amount represents the full and
final settlements of all claims, demands and causes of action of the parties against each other
in connection with and arising from the case. On May 21, 2015, the parties filed a Joint
Motion to Approve Compromise Agreement with the Trial Court. On May 25, 2015, the Trial
Court issued a “Decision” approving the “Compromise Agreement” dated May 15, 2015.
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g. Specific Performance Case. STI College Cebu, Inc. (“STI Cebu”) was named defendant in a
case filed by certain individuals for specific performance and damages. In their Complaint, the
plaintiffs sought the execution of Deed of Absolute Sale over a parcel of land situated in Cebu
City on the bases of an alleged perfected contract to sell. On March 15, 2016, STI ESG, as the
surviving corporation in the merger between STI ESG and STI Cebu (see Note 1), filed a
Motion to Dismiss. On March 31, STI ESG received the plaintiffs’ Comment/Opposition to
Motion to Dismiss with Motion to Declare Defendant in Default (“Motion”). On April 8, the
Court required STI ESG and the plaintiffs to file their respective Position Papers to the Motion
to Dismiss and the plaintiffs’ Motion until April 13, 2016. On April 12, 2016, STI ESG
received the plaintiff’s Position Paper. STI ESG, on April 13, 2016, filed its Position Paper.
On April 14, 2016, STI ESG filed a Manifestation with an attached Position Paper. As at July
12, 2016, STI ESG’s Motion to Dismiss and the plaintiffs’ Motion are submitted for the
Court’s resolution.
h. CHED Case. On April 21, 2014, STI WNU filed a Petition for Certiorari with an application
for the issuance of temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction against the
Commission on Higher Education (“CHED”) with the Regional Trial Court of Quezon City.
The Petition was filed in response to the Order dated January 6, 2014 issued by Atty. Julito
Vitriolo, CHED’s Executive Director, which affirmed/executed the Closure Order(s) dated
July 19, 2011 and April 26, 2013 of STI WNU’s Bachelor of Science in Marine
Transportation (“BS MT”) and Bachelor of Science in Maritime Engineering (“BS MarE”)
degrees.
In the said Order, CHED resolved: (1) to allow STI WNU’s existing students enrolled prior to
the issuance of the denial of its Motion for Reconsideration for Academic Year (“AY”) 2012-
2013, to complete and graduate their Bachelor of Science in Marine Transportation (“BSMT”)
and Bachelor of Science in Maritime Engineering (“BS MarE”) degrees in STI WNU; (2) STI
WNU shall be directed to submit a complete list of the students enrolled as of AY 2012-2013;
and (3) effective AY 2013-2014, STI WNU offering of maritime programs shall be considered
to have shifted to a rating school and shall be recognized as a pilot maritime technical school
in Western Visayas with 2-3 year “non-officer maritime program” and that students admitted
in STI WNU’s maritime programs effective AY 2013-2014 shall not be considered to have
enrolled in degree program but only in a “non-officer maritime program” of STI WNU.
The issues presented in the Petition filed by STI WNU are as follows: (a) the April 26, 2013
Order denying STI WNU’s Motion for Reconsideration of the July 11, 2011 Closure Order
was issued despite full compliance by STI WNU on the required areas for evaluation of STI
WNU’s Maritime Programs; (b) the January 6, 2014 Order did not resolve nor mention the
status of the Verified Appeal filed on June 7, 2013; (c) the January 6, 2014 Order
downgrading STI WNU’s BS MT and BS MarE did not provide guidelines for its
implementation; (d) the shifting of the enrollees/students for AY 2013-2014 from a
rating/degree program to a pilot non-officer program/certification will cause grave and
irreparable damage on the part of the affected students; (e) under the Manual of Regulations
for Private Higher Education, the January 6, 2014 Order should be effected at the end of the
academic year.
On May 23, 2014, the Trial Court issued an Order dismissing the case on the ground that (a)
the period to file the petition for certiorari lapsed on July 28, 2013 or after the sixty (60) day
period from receipt of the April 26, 2013 Order of CHED and (b) the Court of Appeals has
jurisdiction over petition for certiorari against quasi- judicial agencies such as CHED.
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On June 11, 2014, STI WNU filed a Motion for Reconsideration of the May 23, 2014 Order of
the Trial Court. In the said Motion for Reconsideration, STI WNU asserted that (a) the sixty
(60) day period to file the petition for certiorari should be counted from the time of the receipt
of the assailed order, January 6, 2014 Order of CHED and (b) the Regional Trial Court of
Quezon City has jurisdiction over the said case.
On September 2, 2014, the Trial Court denied STI WNU’s Motion for Reconsideration
seeking to reverse the Resolution dismissing the above-captioned case on the ground that (a)
the period to file the petition for certiorari lapsed on July 28, 2013 or after the sixty (60) day
period from receipt of the April 26, 2014 Order of CHED and (b) the Court of Appeals has
jurisdiction over petition for certiorari against quasi-judicial agencies such as CHED.
On September 16, 2014, STI WNU filed its Notice of Appeal to elevate the records of the case
to the Court of Appeals as provided under Rule 41 of the Rules of Court. On October 7, 2014,
STI WNU received the Trial Court’s Order dated September 22, 2014 which gave due course
to STI WNU’s Notice of Appeal and ordering the Clerk of Court to transmit the entire records
to the Court of Appeals.
On January 12, 2015, a Notice dated November 12, 2014 from the Trial Court was received,
stating that the entire records of the case was transmitted to the Clerk of Division of the Court
of Appeals.
On February 27, 2015, a notice from the Court of Appeals was received that required STI
WNU to file its Appellant’s brief. On March 30, 2015, STI WNU submitted the Appellant’s
brief.
On March 30, 2015, STI WNU and CHED filed their respective Memorandum. Upon filing
of their respective Memorandum, the appeal was submitted for resolution.
On August 17, 2015, STI WNU, through counsel, received the Decision dated July 29, 2015
of the Court of Appeals. In the Decision, the Court of Appeals affirmed the Trial Court’s
Orders, and reiterated that STI WNU’s failure to timely file the Petition with the Court of
Appeals from its receipt on April 26, 2013 Closure Order caused the said Closure Orders to
become final and executory.
On September 1, 2015, STI WNU filed its Motion for Reconsideration on the Court of
Appeal’s Decision dated July 29, 2015.
After CHED filed its opposition thereto, a Resolution dated February 24, 2016 was issued by
the Court of Appeals. In the Resolution, the Court of Appeals denied the Motion for
Reconsideration because there were no new matters of substance raised by STI WNU to
justify the reversal of the Court of Appeals’ Decision dated July 29, 2015.
After filing a motion for extension to file a Petition for Review, STI WNU filed a Petition for
Review on April 18, 2016 to the Supreme Court. In the Petition for Review, STI WNU
reiterated that (a) the period to file a Petition for Certiorari has not expired, and (b) the Trial
Court has jurisdiction over the Closure Orders of CHED. STI WNU also asked the Supreme
Court that, if it deems proper, allow STI WNU to continue to offer the Maritime Programs
considering that it has fully complied with the requirements of the CHED to offer the same.
Under the Rules of Court, the Supreme Court may, among others, require CHED to file its
Comment and/or Opposition to the Petition for Review.
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i. Due to the nature of their business, STI ESG and STI WNU are involved in various legal
proceedings, both as plaintiff and defendant, from time to time. The majority of outstanding
litigation involves illegal dismissal cases under which faculty members have brought claims
against STI ESG and STI WNU by reason of their faculty contract. Except as discussed in (c)
and (d), STI ESG and STI WNU are not engaged in any legal or arbitration proceedings
(either as plaintiff or defendant), including those which are pending or known to be
contemplated and its BODs have no knowledge of any proceedings pending or threatened
against STI ESG or its franchisees and STI WNU or any facts likely to give rise to any
litigation, claims or proceedings which might materially affect its financial position or
business. Management and its legal counsels believe that STI ESG and STI WNU have
substantial legal and factual bases for its position and are of the opinion that losses arising
from these legal actions and proceedings, if any, will not have a material adverse impact on
STI ESG’s consolidated financial position and STI WNU’s financial position as well and the
results of operations of both companies.
j. STI ESG and STI WNU are likewise contingently liable for lawsuits or claims filed by third
parties, including labor-related cases, which are pending decision by the courts, the outcome
of which are not presently determinable.
k. Other subsidiaries also stand as defendant of various lawsuits and claims filed by their former
employees. The complainants are seeking payment of damages such as backwages and
attorney’s fees. As at July 12, 2016, the cases are pending before the Labor Arbiter.
Management and their legal counsels believe that the outcome of these cases will not have a
significant impact on the consolidated financial statements.
Commitments
a. Financial Commitments
STI ESG has a = P115.0 million domestic bills purchase lines from various local banks
specifically for the purchase of local and regional clearing checks. Interest on drawdown from
such facility is waived except when drawn against returned checks, to which the interest shall
be the prevailing lending rate of such local bank. This facility is substantially on a clean basis
except for a =
P5.0 million line which calls for the surety of a major shareholder.
In December 2014, the Parent Company issued a Surety Agreement in favor of China Bank to
secure STI WNU’s = P300.0 million long-term loan and =
P5.0 million credit line. As at
March 31, 2016 and 2015, STI WNU’s long-term loan amounted to = P275.0 million and
P
b. Capital Commitments
As at March 31, 2016, STI ESG has contractual commitments and obligations for the
construction of STI Las Piñas aggregating =P290.0 million of which =
P193.2 million has been
paid. As at March 31, 2015, STI ESG has contractual commitments and obligations for the
construction of a gymnasium, a warehouse and additional classrooms in Ortigas-Cainta, and
the construction of additional classrooms in campuses located in Novaliches and Caloocan
aggregating P
=98.5 million of which = P41.4 million has been paid.
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STI WNU likewise has contractual commitments and obligations for the construction of
school buildings and upgrade of its facilities aggregating to P
=200.9 million and ₱195.9 million
as at March 31, 2016 and 2015. Of these, = P195.7 million and =P175.5 million have already
been paid as at March 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.
c. Others
The Group, as an educational institution, is subject to CHED Memorandum Order No. 13,
Series of 1998, otherwise known as the “Guidelines on the Procedure to be Followed by
Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) Intending to Increase their Tuition Fees, Effective
Beginning School Year 1998–1999,” which states that 70.00% of the proceeds derived from
the tuition fee increase for the current school year should be used for the payment of increase
in salaries and wages, allowances and other benefits of its teaching and non-teaching
personnel and other staff, except those who are principal stockholders of the HEIs.
32. Financial Risk Management Objectives and Policies
The principal financial instruments of the Group comprise cash and cash equivalents and interest-
bearing loans and borrowings. The main purpose of these financial instruments is to raise working
capital and major capital investment financing for the Group’s school operations. The Group has
various other financial assets and liabilities such as receivables, AFS financial assets, accounts
payable and other current liabilities, nontrade payable, interest-bearing loans and borrowings,
obligations under finance lease and other noncurrent liabilities which arise directly from its
operations.
The main risks arising from the Group’s financial instruments are liquidity risk, credit risk and
interest rate risk. The Group’s BOD and management reviews and agrees on the policies for
managing each of these risks as summarized below.
Liquidity Risk
Liquidity risk arises from the possibility that the Group may encounter difficulties in raising funds
to meet its currently maturing commitments. The Group’s liquidity profile is managed to be able
to finance its operations and capital expenditures and other financial obligations. To cover its
financing requirements, the Group uses internally-generated funds and interest-bearing loans and
borrowings. As part of its liquidity risk management program, the Group regularly evaluates the
projected and actual cash flow information and continuously assesses conditions in the financial
markets for opportunities to pursue fund-raising initiatives.
Any excess funds are primarily invested in short-dated and principal-protected bank products that
provide flexibility of withdrawing the funds anytime. The Group regularly evaluates available
financial products and monitors market conditions for opportunities to enhance yields at
acceptable risk levels.
The Group’s current liabilities are mostly made up of trade liabilities with 30 to 60-day payment
terms, current portion of interest-bearing loans and borrowings that are expected to mature within
one year after reporting date. On the other hand, the biggest components of the Group’s current
assets are cash and cash equivalents, receivables from students and franchisees and advances to
associates and joint ventures with credit terms of 30 days.
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As at March 31, 2016 and 2015, the Group’s current assets amounted to = P 1,104.2 million and
=
P1,222.7 million, respectively, while current liabilities amounted to =
P 886.7 million and
=
P1,028.1 million, respectively.
As part of the Group’s liquidity risk management program, management regularly evaluates the
projected and actual cash flow information. In relation to the Group’s long-term loan, the debt
service coverage ratio, based on the consolidated financial statements of the Group is also
monitored on a regular basis. The debt service coverage ratio is equivalent to the consolidated
EBITDA divided by total principal and interests due for the next twelve months. The Group
monitors its debt service coverage ratio to keep it at a level acceptable to the Group and the lender
bank. The Group’s policy is to keep the debt service coverage ratio not lower than 1.1:1
The table below summarizes the maturity profile of the Group’s financial assets held for liquidity
purposes and other financial liabilities as at financial reporting date based on undiscounted
contractual payments.
March 31, 2016
Due and Less than More than
Demandable 2 Months 2 to 3 Months 3 to 12 Months 1 Year Total
Financial Assets
Loans and receivables:
Cash and cash equivalents P
= 662,703,917 =
P– P
= 2,073,826 =
P– =
P– P
= 664,777,743
Receivables* 58,664,428 38,759,265 21,612,188 158,633,076 3,950,610 281,619,567
(included as part of “Investments in
and advances to associates and joint
ventures” account) – – – – 20,166,002 20,166,002
Deposits (included as part of “Prepaid
expenses and other current assets”
and “Goodwill, intangible and other
noncurrent assets” accounts) – – – 131,299 39,816,081 39,947,380
AFS financial assets – – – – 50,755,010 50,755,010
P
= 721,368,345 P
= 38,759,265 P
= 23,686,014 P
= 158,764,375 P
= 114,687,703 P
= 1,057,265,702
Financial Liabilities
Other financial liabilities-
Accounts payable and other current
liabilities** P
= 175,829,799 P
= 10,759,654 P
= 188,730,249 P
= 162,924,724 P
= 46,745,334 P
= 584,989,760
Nontrade payable 67,000,000 – – – – 67,000,000
Interest-bearing loans and borrowings:
Principal – – – 116,800,000 1,034,200,000 1,151,000,000
Interest – – 55,109,668 155,940,135 211,049,803
Obligations under finance lease
Principal – – – 5,910,450 7,758,461 13,668,911
Interest – – – 684,444 484,069 1,168,513
Other noncurrent liabilities – – – – 31,364,795 31,364,795
P
= 242,829,799 P
= 10,759,654 P
= 188,730,249 P
= 341,429,286 P
= 1,276,492,794 P
= 2,060,241,782
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March 31, 2015

Due and Less than More than
Demandable 2 Months 2 to 3 Months 3 to 12 Months 1 Year Total
Financial Assets
Cash and cash equivalents =
P766,663,288 =
P– =
P36,787,448 =
P– =
P– =
P803,450,736
Receivables (current and noncurrent)* 70,646,140 61,920,829 40,806,601 77,059,292 561,875,549 812,308,411
(included as part of “Investments in
and advances to associates and joint
ventures” account) – – – – 20,216,002 20,216,002
Deposits (included as part of “Prepaid
expenses and other current assets”
and “Goodwill, intangible and other
noncurrent assets” accounts) – – – 96,299 42,310,614 42,406,913
AFS financial assets – – – – 51,132,264 51,132,264
=
P837,309,428 =
P61,920,829 =
P77,594,049 =
P77,155,591 =
P675,534,429 P
=1,729,514,326
Other financial liabilities-
Accounts payable and other current
liabilities** =
P248,093,661 =
P70,967,678 P
=2,284,852 =
P329,014,935 =
P– =
P650,361,126
Nontrade payable 95,650,000 95,650,000
Interest-bearing loans and borrowings:
Principal – – – 236,000,000 1,151,000,000 1,387,000,000
Interest – – – 55,176,963 282,403,213 337,580,176
Obligations under finance lease:
Principal – – – 7,545,495 10,646,406 18,191,901
Interest – – – 3,601,335 70,467 3,671,802
=
P343,743,661 =
P70,967,678 P
=2,284,852 =
P631,338,728 P
=1,444,120,086 P
=2,492,455,005
** Excluding advances to officers and employees amounting to P=22.7 million and =
P27.9 million as at March 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.
** Excluding taxes payable, SSS, Philhealth and Pag-ibig benefits payable amounting to P
=11.4 million and =
P13.5 million as at
March 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.
As at March 31, 2016 and 2015, the Group’s current ratios are as follows:
2016 2015
Current assets P
=1,104,161,280 =1,222,730,834
P
Current liabilities 886,717,473 1,028,053,286
Current ratios 1.245:1.000 1.189:1.000
Credit Risk
Credit risk is the risk that the Group will incur a loss arising from students, franchisees or other
counterparties that fail to discharge their contractual obligations. The Group manages and controls
credit risk by setting limits on the amount of risk that the Group is willing to accept for individual
counterparties and by monitoring expenses in relation to such limits.
It is the Group’s policy to require the students to pay all their tuition and other school fees before
they can get their report cards and other credentials. In addition, receivable balances are
monitored on an ongoing basis with the result that the Group’s exposure to bad debts is not
significant.
With respect to credit risk arising from the other financial assets of the Group, which comprise
cash and cash equivalents and AFS financial assets, the Group’s exposure to credit risk arises from
default of the counterparty, with a maximum exposure equal to the carrying amount of these
instruments. At financial reporting date, there is no significant concentration of credit risk.
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Credit Risk Exposures. The table below shows the maximum exposure to credit risk for the
components of the consolidated statements of financial position:
2016
Gross Net
Maximum Maximum
Exposure(1) Exposure(2)
Financial Assets
Cash and cash equivalents (excluding cash on hand) P
=663,441,391 P
=645,446,391
Receivables* 281,619,567 281,619,567
Advances to associates and joint ventures** 20,166,002 20,166,002
Deposits*** 39,947,380 39,947,380
AFS financial assets 50,755,010 50,755,010
P
=1,055,929,350 P
=1,037,934,350
2015
Gross Net
Maximum Maximum
Exposure(1) Exposure(2)
Financial Assets
Cash and cash equivalents (excluding cash on hand) P800,831,626
= P776,610,497
=
Receivables (current and noncurrent)* 812,308,411 250,432,862
Advances to associates and joint ventures** 20,216,002 20,216,002
Deposits*** 42,406,913 42,406,913
AFS financial assets 51,132,264 51,132,264
=1,726,895,216
P =1,140,798,538
P
* Excluding advances to officers and employees amounting to P =22.7 million and = P27.9 million as at March 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.
**Included as part of “Investments in and advances to associates and joint ventures” account
***Included as part of “Prepaid expenses and other current assets” and “Goodwill, intangible and other noncurrent assets” account
(1)
Gross financial assets before taking into account any collateral held or other credit enhancements or offsetting arrangements.
(2)
Gross financial assets after taking into account any collateral held or other credit enhancements or offsetting arrangements or insurance in case
of bank deposits.
The credit quality of neither past due nor impaired financial assets were determined as
follows:
a. Cash and cash equivalents. These financial assets are classified based on the nature of the
counterparty and the Group’s internal rating system. Cash and cash equivalents are held
by banks that have good reputation and low probability of insolvency.
b. Receivables. These are current receivables with no default in payment.
c. Advances to associates and joint ventures and Deposits. These financial assets are
classified as high grade since the counterparties are not expected to default in settling their
obligations.
The table below shows the aging analysis of financial assets that are past due but not impaired:
2016
Neither
Past Due Past Due but not Impaired
Nor Impaired 31 to 60 Days 61 to 90 Days Over 90 days Impaired Total
Financial Assets
Cash and cash equivalents (excluding
cash on hand) P
= 663,441,391 =
P– =
P– =
P– P
=– P
= 663,441,391
Receivables* 59,050,938 50,375,498 172,193,131 – 117,816,241 399,435,808
Advances to associates and joint
ventures 20,166,002 – – – 15,467,301 35,633,303
Deposits 39,947,380 – – – – 39,947,380
AFS financial assets 50,755,010 – – – – 50,755,010
P
= 833,360,721 P
= 50,375,498 P
= 172,193,131 P
=– P
= 133,283,542 P
= 1,189,212,892
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2015
Neither
Past Due Past Due but not Impaired
Nor Impaired 31 to 60 Days 61 to 90 Days Over 90 days Impaired Total
Financial Assets
Cash and cash equivalents (excluding
cash on hand) =
P800,831,626 =
P– =
P– =
P– =
P– =
P800,831,626
Receivables (current and
noncurrent)* 77,947,946 22,245,084 32,148,102 679,967,279 118,091,730 930,400,141
Advances to associates and joint
ventures 20,216,002 – – – 14,947,887 35,163,889
Deposits 42,406,913 – – – – 42,406,913
AFS financial assets 51,132,264 – – – – 51,132,264
=
P992,534,751 =
P22,245,084 =
P32,148,102 =
P679,967,279 =
P133,039,617 =
P1,859,934,833
* Excluding advances to officers and employees amounting to P
=22.7million and =
P27.9 million as at March 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.
Interest Rate Risk. Interest rate risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of a financial
instrument will fluctuate because of changes in market interest rates. Fixed rate financial
instruments are subject to fair value interest rate risk while floating rate financial instruments are
subject to cash flow interest rate risk. The Group’s interest rate risk management policy centers
on reducing the overall interest expense and exposure to changes in interest rates. Changes in
market interest rates relate primarily to the Group’s long-term loans with floating interest rate as it
can cause a change in the amount of interest payments.
The Group manages its interest rate risk by maintaining a debt portfolio mix of both fixed and
floating interest rates. As at March 31, 2016 and 2015, the Group has no debt with fixed interest
rates. While the Group’s long-term loan is subject to floating interest rate, the interest repricing is
every year, thus minimizing the exposure to market changes in interest rates.
The Group’s exposure to interest rate risk also includes its cash and cash equivalents balance.
Interest rates for the Group’s cash deposits are at prevailing interest rates. Due to the magnitude
of the deposits, significant change in interest rate may also affect the consolidated statements of
comprehensive income.
The following table demonstrates the sensitivity, to a reasonably possible change in interest rates,
with all other variables held constant, of the consolidated statements of comprehensive income
and statements of changes in equity as at March 31:
Increase/decrease in Effect on Income Before

Basis Points (bps) Income Tax
+100 bps (P
= 11,510,000)
2016
-100 bps 11,510,000
+100 bps (P
=13,870,000)
2015
-100 bps 13,870,000
Capital Risk Management Policy

Parent Company. The Parent Company aims to achieve an optimal capital structure in pursuit of
its business objectives which include maintaining healthy capital ratios and strong credit ratings,
and maximizing shareholder value.
STI ESG. STI ESG’s objectives when managing capital are to provide returns for stockholders and
benefits for other stakeholders and to maintain an optimal capital structure to reduce the cost of
capital.
The Group manages its capital structure and makes adjustments to it in light of changes in
economic conditions. The Group is not subject to externally imposed capital requirements.
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STI ESG monitors capital using the debt-to-equity ratio, which is computed as the total of current
and noncurrent liabilities divided by total equity. STI ESG monitors its debt-to-equity ratio to
keep it at a level acceptable to STI ESG and the lender bank. STI ESG’s policy is to keep the
debt-to-equity ratio at a level not exceeding 1:1.
STI WNU. STI WNU’s objective when managing fund risk is to ensure that cash is available to
support its operations and all other projects undertaken by it and to maintain funds on a long-term
basis.
STI WNU monitors capital using the debt-to-equity ratio, which is computed as the total of current
and noncurrent liabilities divided by total equity. STI WNU monitors its debt-to-equity ratio to
keep it at a level acceptable to STI WNU and the lender bank. Its policy is to keep the debt-to-
equity ratio at a level not exceeding 1.5:1.
The Group considers its equity contributed by stockholders as capital.
2016 2015
Capital stock P4,952,403,462
= P4,952,403,462
=
Additional paid-in capital 1,119,079,467 1,119,079,467
Cost of shares held by a subsidiary (500,009,337) (500,009,337)
Retained earnings 4,107,181,601 3,233,915,182
=9,678,655,193
P =8,805,388,774
P
As at March 31, 2016 and 2015, the Group’s debt-to-equity ratios are as follows:
2016 2015
Total liabilities =2,269,933,120 =
P P2,380,341,996
Total equity 8,230,303,933 7,655,705,993
Debt-to-equity ratio 0.276:1.000 0.311:1.000
Another approach used by the Group is the asset-to-equity ratios shown below:
2016 2015
Total assets =10,500,237,053 P
P =10,036,047,989
Total equity 8,230,303,933 7,655,705,993
Asset-to-equity ratio 1.276:1.000 1.311:1.000
No changes were made in the objectives, policies or processes in 2016, 2015 and 2014.
33. Fair Value Information of Financial Instruments
The Group’s financial instruments consist of cash and cash equivalents, receivables, advances to
associates and joint ventures, deposits, interest-bearing loans and borrowings, accounts payable and
other current liabilities, obligations under finance lease and nontrade payable. The primary
purpose of these financial instruments, except for nontrade payable, is to finance the Group’s
operations.
There are no material unrecognized financial assets and liabilities as at March 31, 2016 and 2015.
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Due to the short-term nature of cash and cash equivalents, receivables, accounts payable and other
current liabilities, and nontrade payable, their carrying values reasonably approximate their fair
values at year end.
The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair value of each class of
financial instrument for which it is practicable to estimate such value.
Advances to Associates and Joint Ventures and Deposits. The fair values of these instruments are
computed by discounting the face amount using PDST-R2 rate of 1.77%-5.04% and 1.25%-4.84%
as at March 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.
The fair value of advances to associates and joint ventures, classified under Level 3, amounted to
=
P 20.2 million as at March 31, 2016 and 2015.
The fair value of rental deposits, classified under Level 3, amounted to =

P 36.2 million and
=
P 39.0 million as at March 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.
AFS Financial Assets. The fair values of publicly-traded AFS financial assets, classified under
Level 1, are determined by reference to market bid quotes as of financial reporting date.
Investments in unquoted equity securities for which no reliable basis for fair value measurement is
available are carried at cost, net of impairment.
Noncurrent Receivables. The Group’s noncurrent receivables are disclosed at an estimated fair
value of =
P1,284.1 million as at March 31, 2015 based on discounted present value of expected
future cash flows using a credit-adjusted discount rate of 5% under Level 3 fair value hierarchy.
Interest-bearing Loans and Borrowings. The carrying value approximates fair value because of
recent and regular repricing based on market conditions.
Obligation under finance lease. The fair values of obligations under finance lease, classified
under Level 3, amounting to =
P10.2 million and =P11.6 million as at March 31, 2016 and 2015,
respectively, are computed based on discounted present value of lease payments using 1.76%-
9.50% as at March 31, 2016 and 2.40%-9.50% as at March 31, 2015.
In 2016 and 2015, there were no transfers between Level 1 and 2 fair value measurements, and no
transfers into and out of Level 3 fair value measurements.
34. Note to Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
The Group’s material non-cash investing and financing activities follow:
a. Acquisition of investment properties through dacion amounting to =P1,280.5 million, which

involves the recognition of payable to BIR amounting to P=85.6 million and payable to Unlad
amounting to = P64.4 million as at March 31, 2016 to fund and advance all taxes, expenses and
fees to the extent of P
=150.0 million to obtain the BIR CAR and the issuance of new TCTs and
TDs of the dacion properties in favor of the Parent Company, pursuant to the MOA (see Notes
14 and 17).
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b. Acquisitions of property and equipment under finance lease recorded under the “Property and
equipment” account amounting to P =5.0 million, P
=7.3 million and =
P6.1 million in 2016, 2015
and 2014, respectively (see Note 10).
c. Unpaid progress billing for construction in-progress amounting to P

=15.0 million and
P
=228.6 million as at March 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively (see Note 10).
d. Unpaid additions to investment properties for the construction of school buildings amounting
to =
P0.5 million as at March 31, 2016 (see Note 11).
e. Uncollected dividends from De Los Santos Medical Center amounting to =

P1.4 million as at
March 31, 2016 (see Note 15 and 35).
f. Unpaid subscriptions to Maestro Holdings amounting to P

=17.5 million as at March 31, 2016
(see Note 17).
g. Acquisition of net assets of STI Tagum in exchange for the settlement of receivable from
GITEC amounting to P =2.1 million in 2015 (see Note 3).
h. Acquisition of the outstanding capital stock of STI Pagadian in exchange for the settlement of
the debt of GITEC amounting to = P6.3 million in 2015 (see Note 3).
i. Acquisitions of property and equipment and additions to construction in progress with unpaid
purchase price aggregating to =
P5.2 million in 2016 (see Note 8).
j. Issuance of additional shares at par value to the non-controlling interests of one of the merged
schools amounting to P=1.9 million in 2014 (see Note 19).
35. Events after the Reporting Period
a. On December 1, 2015, the BOD of STI Taft approved the application for an increase in
authorized capital stock from 5,000 shares with P
=100 par value per share to 750,000 shares
with =
P100 par value per share. Subsequently, STI Taft and STI ESG agreed to convert a
portion of STI Taft’s advances from STI ESG amounting to P =49.0 million to deposit for future
stock subscriptions. On April 4, 2016, the SEC approved STI Taft’s increase in authorized
capital stock to =
P75.0 million.
b. Relative to the case filed against STI Cebu, the Court required STI ESG and the plaintiffs on
April 8, 2016 to file their respective Position Papers to the Motion to Dismiss and the
plaintiffs’ Motion until April 13, 2016. On April 12, 2016, STI ESG received the plaintiff’s
Position Paper. STI ESG, on April 13, 2016, filed its Position Paper. On April 14, 2016, STI
ESG filed a Manifestation with an attached Position Paper (see Note 31).
c. On May 13, 2016, STI ESG and BDO Unibank, Inc. (BDO Unibank), the trustee bank of
PhilPlans, entered into an agreement for the lease of a property in Calamba, Laguna. The term
of the lease is 25 years starting July 2016 with a monthly rental of P
=0.4 million. The annual
rental shall be subject to a 3% escalation every three years starting on the fourth year of the
lease term. Under the terms of the lease agreement, STI ESG is required to make an upfront
payment of P =7.4 million as well as one year advance rent.
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d. On May 18, 2016, STI ESG entered into a Memorandum of Agreement to acquire for
=
P20.0 million the net assets of STI College Sta. Maria, Inc. (“STI Sta. Maria”), a school
located in Sta. Maria, Bulacan, which is operated by a franchisee of STI ESG. On May 31,
2016, STI ESG made an initial deposit of =P10.0 million for the planned acquisition of the net
assets of STI Sta. Maria.
e. On June 10, 2016, the BOD of Maestro Holdings cancelled the balance of the subscription due
from its stockholders. Thus, the subscriptions payable of STI ESG amounting to =
P17.5
million has been cancelled and the corresponding investment in Maestro Holdings has been
reduced by the same amount.
f. On June 20, 2016, MARINA issued a Provisional Authority, valid for six months, to STI
WNU for the offering of the following training courses:
§ Ship Security Officer

§ Shipboard Security Awareness Training and Seafarer with Designated Security Duties
§ Consolidated Marine Pollution 73/78 Annexes I-VI
g. On June 28, 2016, De Los Santos-STI College wrote the CHED advising the latter of the
suspension of its operations for school years 2016-2017 and 2017-2018 as a result of the
implementation of the Government’s K to 12 program. In the same letter, De Los Santos-STI
College requested that it be allowed to keep all of its existing permits and licenses for its
academic programs. It also mentioned that the grant of such request would allow De Los
Santos-STI College to immediately resume offering its academic programs to incoming
freshmen students for its planned resumption of operation in SY 2018-2019. These academic
programs are: BS Nursing, BS Radiologic Technology, BS Psychology, BS Physical Therapy,
BS Hotel and Restaurant Management and BS Tourism.
h. On June 29, 2016, Mr. Conrado Benitez filed a derivative suit for himself and on behalf of
Unlad and PWU against the directors/trustees and stockholders/members of Unlad and PWU,
EHT, STI Holdings, ABB and AHC in the RTC of Manila (see Note 31).
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SyCip Gorres Velayo & Co. Tel: (632) 891 0307 BOA/PRC Reg. No. 0001,
6760 Ayala Avenue Fax: (632) 819 0872 December 14, 2015, valid until December 31, 2018
1226 Makati City ey.com/ph SEC Accreditation No. 0012-FR-4 (Group A),
Philippines November 10, 2015, valid until November 9, 2018
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS’ REPORT

ON SUPPLEMENTARY SCHEDULES
The Stockholders and the Board of Directors

6764 Ayala Avenue
Makati City
We have audited in accordance with Philippine Standards on Auditing, the consolidated financial
statements of STI Education Systems Holdings, Inc. and its subsidiaries as at March 31, 2016 and
2015 and for each of the three years in the period ended March 31, 2016, included in this Form 17-A,
and have issued our report thereon dated July 12, 2016. Our audits were made for the purpose of
forming an opinion on the basic financial statements taken as a whole. The schedules listed in the
Index to Consolidated Financial Statements and Supplementary Schedules are the responsibility of the
Company’s management. These schedules are not part of the basic financial statements. These
schedules have been subjected to the auditing procedures applied in the audit of the basic financial
statements and, in our opinion, fairly states, in all material respects, the information required to be set
forth therein in relation to the basic financial statements taken as a whole.
SYCIP GORRES VELAYO & CO.
Benjamin N. Villacorte
Partner
CPA Certificate No. 111562
SEC Accreditation No. 1539-A (Group A),
March 3, 2016, valid until March 3, 2019
Tax Identification No. 242-917-987
BIR Accreditation No. 08-001998-120-2016,
February 15, 2016, valid until February 14, 2019
PTR No. 5321710, January 4, 2016, Makati City
July 12, 2016
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SCHEDULE A – FINANCIAL ASSETS
March 31, 2016
(Amount in Pesos)

6764 Ayala Avenue
Makati City
Number of Shares Value Based on

or Principal Market Quotations at Income
Name of Issuing Entity and Amount of Bonds Amount Shown in Balance Sheet Date Received and
Description of Each Issue and Notes the Balance Sheet Accrued
The Group has no financial

assets at FVPL as of March
31, 2016
SCHEDULE B – AMOUNTS RECEIVABLE FROM DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES,
RELATED PARTIES, AND PRINCIPAL STOCKHOLDERS (Other than Related Parties)
March 31, 2016
(Amount in Pesos)

6764 Ayala Avenue
Makati City
Balance at
beginning of Collections / Balance at
Name and Designation of Debtor year Additions Liquidations end of year
Agudo, Redjer Senior School Administrator 309,278 425,420 388,978 345,720

Bautista, Teodoro VP – Academics 193,541 1,370,672 1,444,712 119,501
Bundoc, Restituto O. VP - School Operations 309,476 2,961,990 2,743,722 527,744
Dantes, Ferdinand Academic Quality Manager 157,061 76,535 124,885 108,711
Dimain, Stanley HR and Training Manager 224,107 120,720 149,926 194,901
Dy, Joel School Operations Manager 416,756 31,100 94,861 352,995
Fabro, Ferdinand AVP - Campus Development 149,720 30,774 84,757 95,737
Jacob, Monico V. President 855,843 420,839 1,186,419 90,263
Joson, Harry Alfonso AVP - Learning Management, 135,523 174,495 232,195 77,823
Luza, Juven Senior School Administrator 423,989 280,297 349,692 354,594
Magano, Shiela AVP - School Management 164,080 86,618 146,210 104,488
Ortega, Ferdie Creative Manager 228,103 27,283 78,407 176,979
Senior High School Development
Pebenito, Vanessa 141,592 28,175 64,283 105,484
Manager
Racadio, Wilfred VP - Legal 217,684 30,895 75,897 172,682
Sangalang, Amiel VP - Comptrollership 132,794 191,344 256,278 67,860
Santos, Merliza AVP - Finance 234,645 39,366 101,248 172,763
Tabije, Karen Precious Brand Manager 206,007 556,424 762,431 0
Torres, Erwin Purchasing Manager 102,519 571,309 623,679 50,149
Tubongbanua, John VP – CIS 287,970 36,124 74,480 249,614
4,890,688 7,460,380 8,983,060 3,368,008
The above schedule of advances to officers and employees of the Group with balances above P100,000 as
of March 31, 2016 substantially pertain to car plan agreements. Such advances are non-interest bearing
and are liquidated on a semi-monthly basis. There were no amounts written off during the year.
SCHEDULE C – AMOUNTS RECEIVABLE FROM/PAYABLE TO RELATED PARTIES WHICH ARE
ELIMINATED DURING THE CONSOLIDATION OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
March 31, 2016
(Amount in Pesos)

6764 Ayala Avenue
Makati City
Name and Balance at Additions Collections/ Balance at end Description Terms

Designation of beginning of Liquidations of year
Debtor year
Receivable of - 73,778,000 10,000,000 63,778,000 Assignment of Non-interest

AHC from receivable from bearing and to
STI Holdings Unlad Resources be settled
Development within the year
Corporation
Non-interest
Receivable of 64,000,000 - - 64,000,000.00 Subscription bearing and to
AHC from be settled
STI Holdings within the year
Receivable of 1,403,186 237,157 1,640,343 - Advances Non-interest

STI Holdings bearing and to
from AHC be settled
within the year
Receivable of - 41,166 - 41,166 Advances Non-interest

STI Holdings bearing and to
from be settled
iACADEMY within the year
Receivable of 0 22,896,069 22,786,873 109,196 Advances Non-interest

STI ESG bearing and to
from STI be settled
WNU within the year
Receivable of 45,227,650 10,000,000 35,227,650 Subscription Non-interest

STI WNU bearing and to
from STI be settled
Holdings within the year
The above-mentioned receivables are current and to be settled within the year.
SCHEDULE D – INTANGIBLE ASSETS – OTHER ASSETS
March 31, 2016
(Amount in Pesos)

6764 Ayala Avenue
Makati City
Beginning Additions at Charged to cost

Description Reclassifications Ending balance
balance cost and expenses
Goodwill 239,458,878 - - - 239,458,878
Deposits 42,310,614 1,544,285 3,205,724 833,094 39,816,081
Intangible assets 34,860,613 6,549,966 - 4,706,992 36,703,587
Advances to
suppliers 7,764,679 407,639,735 347,670,141 - 67,734,273
Other noncurrent
assets 20,703,936 - 12,002,474 - 8,701,462
345,098,720 415,733,986 362,878,339 5,540,086 392,414,281

SCHEDULE E – LONG TERM DEBT
March 31, 2016
(Amount in Pesos)

6764 Ayala Avenue
Makati City
Amount shown under

Amount shown under caption
Title of issue and type of Amount authorized by caption “Long-Term
“Current portion of long-term
obligation indenture Debt” in related balance
debt” in related balance sheet
sheet
China Banking Corporation - Bank loans:
Maturity Date / Interest Rate

July 31, 2021 / 4.75% 1,151,000,000 116,800,000 1,034,200,000
1,387,000,000 236,000,000 1,151,000,000

SCHEDULE F – INDEBTEDNESS TO RELATED PARTIES
(LONG-TERM LOANS FROM RELATED COMPANIES)
March 31, 2016
(Amount in Pesos)

6764 Ayala Avenue
Makati City
Name of Related Party Beginning balance Additions at cost Ending balance
The Group has no long-

term loans from related
parties as of March 31,
2016
SCHEDULE G - GUARANTEES OF SECURITIES OF OTHER ISSUERS
March 31, 2016
(Amount in Pesos)

6764 Ayala Avenue
Makati City
Name of Issuing Entity of Title of Issue of Total Amount Amount Owed Nature of
Securities Guaranteed by Each Class of Guaranteed and by Person for Guarantee
the Company Securities Outstanding which Statement
Guaranteed is Filed
Not applicable
SCHEDULE H – CAPITAL STOCK
March 31, 2016
(Amount in Pesos)

6764 Ayala Avenue
Makati City
Number of Shares Held By

Number of
Shares
Numbe Reserved
Stock
Number of Number of r of for Options Directors,
Title of Number of Dividen
Shares Shares Treasur Warrants, Related Parties Officers and Others
Issue Shares Issued ds
Authorized Outstanding y Conversion Employees
declared
Shares s, and
Other
Rights
Common
10,000,000,000 9,904,806,924 - 9,904,806,924 None None 4,661,275,999* 1,650,443,901** 3,593,087,024
Stock
*Related Parties
Prudent Resources, Inc. 1,614,264,964 **Directors, Officers, and Employees:
Biolim Holdings and Eusebio H.Tanco 1,464,431,875
Management Corp. Monico V. Jacob 33,784,057
795,265,934
(Formerly: Rescom Maria Vanessa Rose L. Tanco 1
Developers, Inc.) Joseph Augustin L. Tanco 2,000,001
Eujo Philippines, Inc. 780,033,130 Martin K. Tanco 43,619,000
Insurance Builders, Inc. 629,776,992 Paolo Martin O. Bautista 3.250,000
Rainerio M. Borja 1,000,000
STI Education Services
502,307,895 Teodoro L. Locsin, Jr. 1,000
Group
Capital Managers and Jesli A. Lapus 6,500,000
304,460,332 Ernest Lawrence Cu 14,406,000
Advisors, Inc.
Venture Securities, Inc. 2,430,000 Johnip G. Cua 1,000
Philippines First Insurance Yolanda M. Bautista 5,000,001
3,722,000
Co., Inc. Arsenio C. Cabrera, Jr. 6 500 000
First Optima Realty
29,014,752 Franchini Vina Z. Cordova 65,000
Corporation
TOTAL 4,661,275,999 STI Employees Retirement Plan 69,885,966
TOTAL 1,650,443,901
STI EDUCATION SYSTEMS
HOLDINGS, INC.
USE OF PROCEEDS
MARCH 31, 2015
Not applicable
SCHEDULE I – RETAINED EARNINGS AVAILABLE FOR DIVIDEND DECLARATION
March 31, 2016
(Amount in Pesos)

6764 Ayala Avenue
Unappropriated retained earnings, beginning 147,895,651
Adjustments: –
Unappropriated retained earnings as adjusted, beginning 147,895,651
Net income based on the face of the AFS 622,538,117
Less: Non-actual/unrealized income net of tax

Equity in net income of associate/joint venture
Unrealized foreign exchange gain - net (except those attributable to Cash
and Cash equivalents) Unrealized actuarial gain
Fair Value adjustment (M2M gains)
Fair Value adjustment of Investment Property resulting to gain
Adjustment due to deviation from PFRS/GAAP-gain
Other unrealized gains or adjustments to the retained earnings as a result
of certain transactions accounted for under the PFRS
Less: Non-actual/unrealized income net of tax
Equity in net income of associate/joint venture
Add: Non-actual losses

Depreciation on revaluation increment (after tax)
Adjustments due to deviation from PFRS/GAAP-loss
Loss on fair value adjustment of Investment property (after tax)
Net income actual/realized 770,433,768
Add (Less):
Dividend declarations during the period (198,096,138)
Appropriation of Retained Earnings during the period
Reversals of appropriations
Effects of prior period adjustments
Treasury shares
TOTAL RETAINED EARNINGS

AVAILABLE FOR DIVIDEND, MARCH 31, 2016 572,337,630
MAP OF RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN AND AMONG THE COMPANY AND ITS
ULTIMATE PARENT COMPANY,
MIDDLE PARENT, SUBSIDIARIES OR CO-SUBSIDIARIES, AND ASSOCIATES
MARCH 31, 2016
STI EDUCATION SYSTEMS
HOLDINGS, INC.*
99% 99% 100%
STI EDUCATION STI WEST NEGROS ATTENBOROUGH

SERVICES GROUP, INC.* UNIVERSITY INC.** HOLDINGS CORP.
SUBSIDIARIES ASSOCIATES
Information and STI College

Communications Maestro STI College
Technology Tuguegarao, Holdings, Inc. Alabang, Inc.
Academy, Inc. Inc. 20%
100% 40%
100%
Global
STI College STI College STI College
Resource for
Batangas, Inc. Iloilo, Inc. Outsourced Marikina, Inc.
100% 100% Workers, Inc. 24%
17%
STI College STI

Tanauan, Inc. Lipa, Inc.
100% 100%
STI College STI College

Pagadian, Inc. Novaliches,
100% Inc.
100%
STI College De Los Santos

Taft, Inc. – STI College
75% 52%
STI College
STI Dagupan, Quezon
Inc. 99.87% Avenue, Inc.
100%
STI Diamond STI College of

College, Kalookan,
Inc. *** Inc. ***
* STI Education Services Group, Inc. owns 5% equity interest in STI Holdings as at March 31, 2016.
** Formerly West Negros University Corp.
*** A subsidiary through a management contract.
STI EDUCATION SYSTEM HOLDINGS, INC.
SCHEDULE OF ALL THE EFFECTIVE STANDARDS AND INTERPRETATIONS
March 31, 2016
PHILIPPINE FINANCIAL REPORTING STANDARDS Not

AND INTERPRETATIONS Not Not Early
Effective as at March 31, 2016 Adopted Adopted Applicable Adopted
Framework for the Preparation and Presentation of Financial
Statements
Conceptual Framework Phase A: Objectives and qualitative characteristics
PFRSs Practice Statement Management Commentary
Philippine Financial Reporting Standards

PFRS 1 First-time Adoption of Philippine Financial Reporting
(Revised) Standards
Amendments to PFRS 1 and PAS 27: Cost of an
Investment in a Subsidiary, Jointly Controlled Entity or
Associate
Amendments to PFRS 1: Additional Exemptions for
First-time Adopters
Amendment to PFRS 1: Limited Exemption from
Comparative PFRS 7 Disclosures for First-time Adopters
Amendments to PFRS 1: Severe Hyperinflation and
Removal of Fixed Date for First-time Adopters
Amendments to PFRS 1: Government Loans
Amendment to PFRS 1: First-time Adoption of

Philippine Financial Reporting Standards - Meaning
of ‘Effective PFRSs’
PFRS 2 Share-based Payment
Amendments to PFRS 2: Vesting Conditions and

Cancellations
Amendments to PFRS 2: Group Cash-settled Share-
based Payment Transactions
Amendments to PFRS 2: Share-based Payment –
Definition of Vesting Condition
PFRS 3 Business Combinations
(Revised)
Business Combinations – Accounting for Contingent
Consideration in a Business Combination
Business Combinations – Scope Exceptions for Joint
Arrangements
PFRS 4 Insurance Contracts
Amendments to PAS 39 and PFRS 4: Financial

Guarantee Contracts
PFRS 5 Non-current Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued
Operations
Amendment to PFRS 5: Changes in Methods of
Disposal
PFRS 6 Exploration for and Evaluation of Mineral Resources
PFRS 7 Financial Instruments: Disclosures
Amendments to PAS 39 and PFRS 7: Reclassification of

Financial Assets
Financial Assets - Effective Date and Transition
Amendments to PFRS 7: Improving Disclosures about
Financial Instruments
Amendments to PFRS 7: Disclosures - Transfers of
Financial Assets
Amendments to PFRS 7: Disclosures – Offsetting
Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities
Amendments to PFRS 7: Mandatory Effective Date of
PFRS 9 and Transition Disclosures
Amendments to PFRS 7: Disclosures - Servicing
Contracts
Amendments to PFRS 7: Applicability of the
Amendments to PFRS 7 to Condensed Interim
PFRS 8 Operating Segments
Amendments to PFRS 8: Aggregation of Operating

Segments and Reconciliation of the Total of the
Reportable Segments’ Assets to the Entity’s Assets
PFRS 9* Financial Instruments
Amendments to PFRS 9: Mandatory Effective Date of

PFRS 9 and Transition Disclosures
Financial Instruments – New hedge accounting
requirements
PFRS 10* Consolidated Financial Statements
Amendments to PFRS 10: Investment Entities

Amendments to PFRS 10: Sale or Contribution of
Assets between an Investor and its Associate or Joint
Venture
Amendments to PFRS 10: Applying the Consolidated
Exception
PFRS 11* Joint Arrangements
Amendments to PFRS 11: Accounting for
Acquisitions of Interests in Joint Operations
PFRS 12* Disclosure of Interests in Other Entities
Amendments to PFRS 12: Investment Entities

PFRS 13* Fair Value Measurement
Amendment to PFRS 13: Short-term Receivables and

Payables
Amendment to PFRS 13: Fair Value Measurement -
Portfolio Exception
PFRS 14 Regulatory Deferral Accounts
PFRS 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers
PFRS 16 Leases
Philippine Accounting Standards
PAS 1 Presentation of Financial Statements
(Revised)
Amendment to PAS 1: Capital Disclosures
Amendments to PAS 32 and PAS 1: Puttable Financial

Instruments and Obligations Arising on Liquidation
Amendments to PAS 1: Presentation of Items of Other
Comprehensive Income
Amendments to PAS 1: Presentation of Financial
Statements – Disclosure Initiative
PAS 2 Inventories
PAS 7 Statement of Cash Flows
PAS 8 Accounting Policies, Changes in Accounting Estimates

and Errors
PAS 10 Events after the Reporting Period
PAS 11 Construction Contracts
PAS 12 Income Taxes
Amendment to PAS 12 - Deferred Tax: Recovery of

Underlying Assets
PAS 16 Property, Plant and Equipment
Amendment to PAS 16: Property, Plant and

Equipment - Revaluation Method - Proportionate
Restatement of Accumulated Depreciation
Amendment to PAS 16: Clarification of Acceptable
Methods of Depreciation and Amortization
Amendment to PAS 16: Agriculture - Bearer Plants
PAS 17 Leases
PAS 18 Revenue
PAS 19 Amendments to PAS 19: Actuarial Gains and Losses,

(Revised) Group Plans and Disclosures
Employee Benefits (Amended)
Employee Benefits - Defined Benefit Plans: Employee

Contributions (Amendments)
PAS 20 Accounting for Government Grants and Disclosure of
Government Assistance
PAS 21 The Effects of Changes in Foreign Exchange Rates
Amendment: Net Investment in a Foreign Operation
PAS 23 Borrowing Costs

(Revised)
PAS 24 Related Party Disclosures
(Revised)
Amendments to PAS 24: Key Management Personnel
PAS 26 Accounting and Reporting by Retirement Benefit Plans
PAS 27 Separate Financial Statements

(Amended)*
Amendments to PAS 27: Investment Entities
Amendments to PAS 27: Equity Method in Separate
PAS 28 Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures
(Amended)*
Amendments to PAS 28: Sale or Contribution of
Assets between an Investor and its Associate or Joint
Venture
Amendments to PAS 28: Investment Entities:
Applying Consolidation Exception
PAS 29 Financial Reporting in Hyperinflationary Economies
PAS 31 Interests in Joint Ventures
PAS 32 Financial Instruments: Disclosure and Presentation
Amendments to PAS 32 and PAS 1: Puttable Financial

Instruments and Obligations Arising on Liquidation
Amendment to PAS 32: Classification of Rights Issues
Amendments to PAS 32: Offsetting Financial Assets and

PAS 33 Earnings per Share
PAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting
Amendments to PAS 34: Disclosure of Information

‘Elsewhere in the Interim Financial Report
PAS 36 Impairment of Assets
Impairment of Assets - Recoverable Amount Disclosures

for Non-Financial Assets (Amendments)
PAS 37 Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets
PAS 38 Intangible Assets
Amendments to PAS 38: Revaluation Method -

Proportionate Restatement of Accumulated
Amortization
Amendments to PAS 38: Clarification of Acceptable
Methods of Depreciation and Amortization
PAS 39 Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement
Amendments to PAS 39: Transition and Initial

Recognition of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities
Amendments to PAS 39: Cash Flow Hedge Accounting
of Forecast Intragroup Transactions
Amendments to PAS 39: The Fair Value Option
Amendments to PAS 39 and PFRS 4: Financial

Guarantee Contracts
Financial Assets
Financial Assets – Effective Date and Transition
Amendments to Philippine Interpretation IFRIC–9 and
PAS 39: Embedded Derivatives
Amendment to PAS 39: Eligible Hedged Items
Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement -

Novation of Derivatives and Continuation of Hedge
Accounting (Amendments)
PAS 40 Investment Property
Amendments to PAS 40
PAS 41 Agriculture
Amendments to PAS 41: Bearer Plants

Philippine Interpretations
IFRIC 1 Changes in Existing Decommissioning, Restoration and
Similar Liabilities
IFRIC 2 Members' Share in Co-operative Entities and Similar
Instruments
IFRIC 4 Determining Whether an Arrangement Contains a Lease
IFRIC 5 Rights to Interests arising from Decommissioning,

Restoration and Environmental Rehabilitation Funds
IFRIC 6 Liabilities arising from Participating in a Specific Market
- Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment
IFRIC 7 Applying the Restatement Approach under PAS 29
Financial Reporting in Hyperinflationary Economies
IFRIC 8 Scope of PFRS 2
IFRIC 9 Reassessment of Embedded Derivatives
Amendments to Philippine Interpretation IFRIC–9 and

PAS 39: Embedded Derivatives
IFRIC 10 Interim Financial Reporting and Impairment
IFRIC 11 PFRS 2- Group and Treasury Share Transactions
IFRIC 12 Service Concession Arrangements
IFRIC 13 Customer Loyalty Programmes
IFRIC 14 The Limit on a Defined Benefit Asset, Minimum

Funding Requirements and their Interaction
Amendments to Philippine Interpretations IFRIC- 14,
Prepayments of a Minimum Funding Requirement
IFRIC 16 Hedges of a Net Investment in a Foreign Operation
IFRIC 17 Distributions of Non-cash Assets to Owners
IFRIC 18 Transfers of Assets from Customers
IFRIC 19 Extinguishing Financial Liabilities with Equity

Instruments
IFRIC 20 Stripping Costs in the Production Phase of a Surface
Mine
IFRIC 21 Levies
SIC-7 Introduction of the Euro
SIC-10 Government Assistance - No Specific Relation to

Operating Activities
SIC-12 Consolidation - Special Purpose Entities
Amendment to SIC - 12: Scope of SIC 12
SIC-13 Jointly Controlled Entities - Non-Monetary

Contributions by Venturers
SIC-15 Operating Leases – Incentives
SIC-25 Income Taxes - Changes in the Tax Status of an Entity or

its Shareholders
SIC-27 Evaluating the Substance of Transactions Involving the
Legal Form of a Lease
SIC-29 Service Concession Arrangements: Disclosures.
SIC-31 Revenue - Barter Transactions Involving Advertising

Services
SIC-32 Intangible Assets - Web Site Costs
Consolidated Changes in ACGR for 2015
Note: Highlighted in blue font are the updates for 2015

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
A. BOARD MATTERS……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 4
1) BOARD OF DIRECTORS
(a) Composition of the Board……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 4
(b) Directorship in Other Companies…………………………………………………………………………………………. 5
(c) Shareholding in the Company………………………………………………………………………………………………. 8
2) CHAIRMAN AND CEO…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 8
3) OTHER EXECUTIVE, NON-EXECUTIVE AND INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS………………………………………….. 9
4) CHANGES IN THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS……………………………………………………………………………………… 10
5) ORIENTATION AND EDUCATION PROGRAM…………………………………………………………………………………. 13
B. CODE OF BUSINESS CONDUCT & ETHICS……………………………………………………………………………………………. 14

1) POLICIES………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 14
2) DISSEMINATION OF CODE……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 18
3) COMPLIANCE WITH CODE……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 18
4) RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 18
(a) Policies and Procedures………………………………………………………………………………………………………... 18
(b) Conflict of Interest………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 19
5) FAMILY, COMMERCIAL AND CONTRACTUAL RELATIONS………………………………………………………………. 20
6) ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION……………………………………………………………………………………………. 27
C. BOARD MEETINGS AND ATTENDANCE……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 27

1) SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 27
2) DETAILS OF ATTENDANCE OF DIRECTORS…………………………………………………………………………………….. 28
3) SEPARATE MEETING OF NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS…………………………………………………………………… 28
4) ACCESS TO INFORMATION……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 28
5) EXTERNAL ADVICE………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 29
6) CHANGES IN EXISTING POLICIES…………………………………………………………………………………………………… 29
D. REMUNERATION MATTERS…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 29
1) REMUNERATION PROCESS……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 29
2) REMUNERATION POLICY AND STRUCTURE FOR DIRECTORS…………………………………………………………. 29
3) AGGREGATE REMUNERATION……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 30
4) STOCK RIGHTS, OPTIONS AND WARRANTS…………………………………………………………………………………… 30
5) REMUNERATION OF MANAGEMENT……………………………………………………………………………………………. 31
E. BOARD COMMITTEES…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 31
1) NUMBER OF MEMBERS, FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES……………………………………………………….. 31
2) COMMITTEE MEMBERS……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 32
3) CHANGES IN COMMITTEE MEMBERS…………………………………………………………………………………………… 34
4) WORK DONE AND ISSUES ADDRESSED…………………………………………………………………………………………. 34
5) COMMITTEE PROGRAM………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 34
F. RISK MANAGEMENT SYSTEM…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 35

1) STATEMENT ON EFFECTIVENESS OF RISK MANAGEMENT SYSTEM……………………………………………… 35
2) RISK POLICY………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 36
3) CONTROL SYSTEM………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 36
G. INTERNAL AUDIT AND CONTROL………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 37

1) STATEMENT OF EFFECTIVENESS OF INTERNAL CONTROL SYSTEM………………………………………………. 38
2) INTERNAL AUDIT
(a) Roles, Scope and Internal Audit Function…………………………………………………………………………… 38
(b) Appointment/Removal of Internal Auditor………………………………………………………………………… 38
(c) Reporting Relationship with the Audit Committee…………………………………………………………….. 38
(d) Resignation, Re-assignment and Reasons…………………………………………………………………………… 39
(e) Progress against Plans, Issues, Findings and Examination Trends…………………………………….. 39
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(f) Audit Control Policies and Procedures……………………………………………………………………………….. 39
(g) Mechanisms and Safeguards………………………………………………………………………………………………. 39
H. ROLE OF STOCKHOLDERS……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 40
I. DISCLOSURE AND TRANSPARENCY................................................................................................. 42
J. RIGHTS OF STOCKHOLDERS………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 44
1) RIGHT TO PARTICIPATE EFFECTIVELY IN STOCKHOLDERS’ MEETINGS………………………………………… 44
2) TREATMENT OF MINORITY STOCKHOLDRS………………………………………………………………………………… 49
K. INVESTORS RELATIONS PROGRAM………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 49
L. CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY INITIATIVES......................................................................... 50
M. BOARD, DIRECTOR, COMMITTEE AND CEO APPRAISAL…………………………………………………………………… 52
N. INTERNAL BREACHES AND SANCTIONS……………………………………………………………………………………………. 53
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A. BOARD MATTERS
1) Board of Directors
NuNumber of Directors per Articles of Incorporation Eleven (11)
Actual Number of Directors for the year Eleven (11)
(a) Composition of the Board

Complete the table with information on the Board of Directors:
Director’s Name Type If Nominee, Nominator in the last Date first elected Date last elected (if Elected when No. of years
[Executive identify the election (if ID, state ID, state the (Annual/Special served as
(ED), Non- principal the relationship with number of years Meeting) director
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Executive the nominator) served as ID)
(NED) or
Independent
Director (ID)
Eusebio H. Tanco ED N/A Capital 17 March 2010 25 September Annual 5 years and
Managers & 2015 Stockholders’ 5 months
Advisors, Inc. Meeting
Monico V. Jacob ED N/A Capital 17 March 2010 25 September Annual 5 years and
Managers & 2015 Stockholders’ 5 months
Joseph Augustin ED N/A Capital 27 October 25 September Annual 5 years
L. Tanco Managers & 2010 2015 Stockholders’
Ma. Vanessa NED N/A Capital 27 October 25 September Annual 5 years
Rose L. Tanco Managers & 2010 2015 Stockholders’
Martin K. Tanco ED N/A Capital 19 December 25 September Annual 2 years and
Managers & 2012 2015 Stockholders’ 9 months
Paolo Martin O. ED N/A Capital 19 December 25 September Annual 2 years and
Bautista Managers & 2012 2015 Stockholders’ 9 months
Rainerio M. NED N/A Capital 19 December 25 September Annual 2 years and
Borja Managers & 2012 2015 Stockholders’ 9 months
Jesli A. Lapus ID N/A Capital Managers March 21, 25 September Annual 2 years and
& Advisors, Inc. 2013 2015; 1 year Stockholders’ 6 months
(No relationship) and 11 months Meeting
as ID
Johnip G. Cua ID N/A Capital Managers 19 December 25 September Annual 2 years and
& Advisors, Inc. 2012 2015; 2 years Stockholders’ 9 months
as ID
Ernest Lawrence ID N/A Capital Managers 19 December 25 September Annual 2 years and
L. Cu & Advisors, Inc. 2012 2015; 2 years Stockholders’ 9 months
as ID
Teodoro L. NED N/A Capital 2 February 25 September Annual 1 year and 7
Locsin, Jr. Managers & 2015 2015 Stockholders’ months
Updated based on SEC Form 17 – C, Item 4 Election of Directors filed with the SEC on 3 February 2015; SEC Form 17 – C, Items 4
Election of Directors and Officers filed with SEC on 28 September 2015.
(b) Provide a brief summary of the corporate governance policy that the board of directors has adopted. Please emphasize the
policy/ies relative to the treatment of all shareholders, respect for the rights of minority shareholders and other stakeholders,
disclosure duties, and board responsibilities.
The Corporation recognizes that the most convincing proof of good corporate governance is that which is visible to the eyes of its
shareholders. The Corporation treats all its shareholders equally by allowing them to exercise the following rights:
1) Voting Right – Shareholders have the right to elect, remove and replace directors and vote on certain corporate acts in
accordance with the Corporation Code. Cumulative voting shall be used in the election of directors.
2) Power of Inspection – Shareholders shall be allowed to inspect corporate books and records, including the minutes of Board
meetings and stock registries, for a legitimate purpose within reasonable business hours and in accordance with the Corporation
Code. They will be furnished Annual reports including financial statements, without cost or restrictions.
3) Right to information – Shareholders shall be entitled, upon request, to receive reports submitted to the SEC and PSE.
4) Right to Dividends – Shareholders shall have the right to receive dividends subject to the discretion of the Board and the
compliance with requirements under the Corporation Code.
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Reckoned as of date of election as ID (J.A. Lapus – 4 October 2013; J. G. Cua – 19 Dec 2012 and E. L. Cu – 19 Dec 2012)
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5) Appraisal Right – Shareholders shall have the right to dissent and demand payment of the fair value of their shares in the manner
provided for under Section 82 of the Corporation Code of the Philippines.
It shall be the duty of the directors of the Corporation to promote shareholders’ rights, remove impediments to the exercise of
shareholders’ rights and allow opportunities for them to seek redress for violation of their rights.
In respect to the rights of the minority shareholders, a director representing them in the board shall not be removed without cause if
it will deny minority shareholders representation in the Board.
Reports or disclosures required under the regulations of the SEC and PSE shall be prepared and submitted by the Corporation’s
Compliance Officer. Material information that could potentially affect the corporation’s share price shall be publicly disclosed.
Material information includes earning results, the acquisition or disposal of all or substantially all of the assets of the Corporation,
changes in the composition of the Board, related party transactions, shareholdings of directors and change of control. All such
material information about the Corporation shall not be disclosed to any person, unless proper and simultaneous disclosures are
made to the SEC and PSE. This shall not apply to disclosures made to (i) a person who is bound by duty not to disclose confidential
information such as but not limited to the Corporation’s auditors and legal counsels, investment bankers, fund or plan trustees and
financial advisers; and (ii) a person who agrees in writing to maintain in strict confidence the disclosed material information and will
not take advantage of it for his personal gain.
A board member shall have the following duties and responsibilities:
1) Act with fairness in all his dealings with the Corporation and ensure that his own personal interests do not affect his decisions
at the Board level or conflict with the interests of the Corporation;
2) Act judiciously and exercise independent judgment;
3) Have a working knowledge of the statutory and regulatory requirements affecting the Corporation, including the contents of its
Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws, the rules, regulations and requirements of the SEC, and where applicable, the
requirements of other regulatory agencies;
4) Observe confidentiality except in matters already disclosed publicly; and
5) Ensure the continuing soundness, effectiveness and adequacy of the Corporation’s control environment.
(c) How often does the Board review and approve the vision and mission?
The vision and mission of the Corporation is subject to annual review by the Board of Directors or as needed.
(d) Directorship in Other Companies

Directorship in the Company’s Group 2
(i) Identify, as and if applicable, the members of the company’s Board of directors who hold the office of director in other
companies within its Group:
Director’s Name Corporate Name of the Group Company Type of Directorship (Executive, Non-Executive,
Independent). Indicate if director is also the
Chairman
Eusebio H. Tanco Prudent Resources, Inc. Executive Director/President
Rescom Developers Inc. Executive Director/Chairman of the Board
Insurance Builders, Inc. Executive Director/Chairman of the Board
Eujo Phils., Incorporated Executive Director/President
Classic Finance Inc. Executive Director/President
Capital Managers & Advisors, Inc. Executive Director/Chairman of the Board
STI Education Services Group, Inc. Executive Director/Ex-Com Chairman
i-ACADEMY Non-Executive Director
DeLos Santos-STI College Executive Director/Chairman of the Board
PhilhealthCare, Inc. Executive Director
PhilPlans First, Inc. Executive Director
Philippine Life Financial Assurance Executive Director
Corporation
STI Investments, Inc. Executive Director/Chairman of the Board
STI West Negros University Non-Executive Director/Chairman of the Board
Monico V. Jacob Classic Finance Inc. Executive Director/Chairman of the Board

Insurance Builders, Inc. Executive Director/President
Capital Managers & Advisors, Inc. Executive Director/President
STI Education Services Group, Inc. Executive Director/President & CEO
STI West Negros University Executive Director/President
PhilPlans First, Inc. Executive Director/Chairman of the Board
Philippine Life Financial Assurance Executive Director/Chairman of the Board
Corporation
STI Investments, Inc. Executive Director/President
De Los Santos-STI College Non-Executive Director
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The Group is composed of the parent, subsidiaries, associates and joint ventures of the Company
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Joseph Augustin L. Tanco PhilhealthCare, Inc. Executive Director/Chairman of the Board
Philippine Life Financial Assurance Executive Director/President and CEO
Corporation
STI Education Services Group, Inc. Non-Executive Director
STI West Negros University Non-Executive Director
Insurance Builders, Inc. Non-Executive Director
Eujo Phils., Incorporated Non-Executive Director
Capital Managers and Advisors, Inc. Non-Executive Director
STI Investments, Inc. Non-Executive Director
Prudent Resources, Inc. Executive Director
Rescom Developers, Inc. Executive Director
Ma. Vanessa Rose L. Tanco i-ACADEMY Executive Director/President

PhilhealthCare, Inc. Non-Executive Director
PhilPlans First, Inc. Non-Executive Director
Classic Finance Inc. Non-Executive Director
Paolo Martin O. Bautista Classic Finance Inc. Non-Executive Director
Johnip G. Cua PhilPlans, First, Inc. Independent Director
Rainerio M. Borja PhilPlans, First, Inc. Non-Executive Director

STI Education Services Group, Inc. Executive Director
Jesli A. Lapus Philippine Life Financial Assurance Independent Director

Corporation
STI Education Services Group, Inc. Independent Director/Chairman of the Board
Ernest Lawrence Cu Philippine Life Financial Assurance Independent Director

Corporation
STI Education Services Group, Inc. Independent Director
Teodoro L. Locsin, Jr. iACADEMY Non-Executive Director
Updated based on SEC Form 17-C Resignation of STI Holdings Nominees – Messrs. E. H. Tanco and M. V. Jacob and Ms. M. V. R. L.
Tanco and Y. M. Bautista in the Board of Trustees of Philippine Women’s University filed with SEC on 12 Feb 2015 and PSE on 11
Feb 2015. Also, SEC Form 17-A as of Fiscal Year Ended 31 March 2015 filed with SEC and PSE on 14 July 2015. Certification of
Independent Director for Messrs. J. A. Lapus, J. G. Cua and E. L. Cu filed with SEC on 28 September 2015.
(ii) Directorship in Other Listed Companies
Identify, as and if applicable, the members of the company’s Board of Directors who are also directors of publicly-listed
companies outside of its Group:
Director’s Name Name of the Listed Company Type of Directorship (Executive, Non-
Executive, Independent). Indicate if
director is also the Chairman
Eusebio H. Tanco Asian Terminals Inc. Executive Director/Vice-Chairman and
President
Philippine Racing Club, Inc. Non-Executive Director
Leisure and Resorts World, Inc. Non-Executive Director
The Philippine Stock Exchange, Inc. Non-Executive Director
Monico V. Jacob Asian Terminals Inc. Non-Executive Director

Jollibee Foods Corporation Independent Director
Phoenix Petroleum Philippines, Inc. Independent Director
2Go Group, Inc. Independent Director
Century Properties Group, Inc. Independent Director
DFNN, Inc. Independent Director
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Johnip G. Cua MacroAsia Corporation Independent Director
Ernest Lawrence L. Cu Globe Telecom, Inc. Executive Director

Globe Telecom, Inc. – Preferred A Executive Director
Jesli A. Lapus Metropolitan Bank & Trust Company Independent Director
Teodoro L. Locsin, Jr. Asian Terminals, Inc. Independent Director
Updated based on SEC Form 17-A for the Fiscal Year Ended 31 March 2015 filed with SEC and PSE on 14 July 2015.
Certification of Independent Director for Messrs. J. A. Lapus, J. G. Cua and E. L. Cu filed with SEC on 28 September 2015.
(iii) Relationship within the Company and its Group
Provide details, as and if applicable, of any relation among the members of the Board of Directors which links them to
significant shareholders in the company and/or in its group:
Director’s Name Name of the Significant Shareholder Description of the relationship

Eusebio H. Tanco Prudent Resources, Inc. Director/President
Rescom Developers, Inc. Director/Chairman/President
Eujo Philippines, Inc. Director/President
Capital Managers & Advisors, Inc. Director/Chairman
STI Education Services Group, Inc. Director/Ex-Com Chairman
Insurance Builders, Inc. Director/Chairman
Monico V. Jacob Insurance Builders, Inc. Director/President
Capital Managers & Advisors, Inc. Director/President
STI Education Services Group, Inc. Director/President
Joseph Augustin L. Tanco Eusebio H. Tanco Father
Prudent Resources, Inc. Director
Rescom Developers, Inc. Director
Eujo Philippines, Inc. Director
Capital Managers & Advisors, Inc. Director
STI Education Services Group, Inc. Director
Insurance Builders, Inc. Director
Ma. Vanessa Rose T. Cualoping Eusebio H. Tanco Father
Prudent Resources, Inc. Director
Rescom Developers, Inc. Director
STI Education Services Group, Inc. Director
Insurance Builders, Inc. Director
(iv) Has the Company set a limit on the number of board seats in other companies (publicly listed, ordinary and companies with
secondary license) that an individual director or CEO may hold simultaneously? In particular, is the limit of five board seats
in other publicly listed companies imposed and observed? If yes briefly describe other guidelines:
Guidelines Maximum Number of Directorships in

other Companies
Executive Director Executive Directors shall limit the STI Holdings did not set any limit on the
number of directorships and number of board seats in other
officerships held outside the companies (publicly-listed, ordinary and
Corporation or its subsidiaries and companies with secondary license) that
affiliates. In any case, the capacity of an Executive Director may hold
directors to serve the Corporation with simultaneously.
diligence shall not be compromised.
Non-Executive Director Non-executive directors who serve as STI Holdings did not set any limit on the
full-time executives in other number of board seats in other
corporations shall limit the number of companies (publicly-listed, ordinary and
directorships and officerships held companies with secondary license) that
outside the Corporation or its an Non-Executive Director may hold
subsidiaries and affiliates. In any case, simultaneously.
the capacity of directors to serve the
Corporation with diligence shall not be
compromised.
CEO The Chief Executive Officer shall limit STI Holdings did not set any limit on the
the number of directorships and number of board seats in other
officerships held outside the companies (publicly-listed, ordinary and
Corporation or its subsidiaries and companies with secondary license) that
affiliates. In any case, the capacity of a CEO may hold simultaneously.
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CEO to serve the Corporation with
diligence shall not be compromised.
(e) Shareholding in the Company
Complete the following table on the members of the Company’s Board of Directors who directly and indirectly own shares in the
Company:
Name of Director Number of Direct Shares Number of Indirect % of Capital Stock

Shares/through (name of
record owner)
Eusebio H. Tanco 1,157,913,875 291,618,000 through PCD 14.635%
(Venture Securities, Inc.)
Monico V. Jacob 1 33,784,056 through PCD .34%
Teodoro L. Locsin 1,000 N/A -
Ma. Vanessa Rose L. Tanco 1 N/A -
Joseph Augustin L. Tanco 1 2,000,000 through PCD .02%
Martin K. Tanco 43,619,000 through PCD .44%
(Venture Securities, Inc. and
Tower Securities, Inc.)
Rainerio M. Borja 1,000,000 through PCD .01%
Paolo Martin O. Bautista 3,250,000 through PCD .03%
Jesli A. Lapus 6,500,000 through PCD .07%
Ernest Lawrence L. Cu 14,406,000 through PCD .14%
Johnip G. Cua 1,000 through PCD (Venture -
Securities, Inc.)
Updated based on SEC Form 23-B filed with the SEC on 27 February 2015 for Mr. T. L. Locsin; Mr. R. M. Borja – SEC Form 23–B
filed with the SEC on 11 August 2015; Mr. E. H. Tanco – SEC Form 23-B filed with the SEC on 16 November 2015, 22 and 23
December 2015.
2) Chairman
(a) Do different persons assume the role of Chairman of the Board of Directors and CEO? If no, describe the checks and balances laid
down to ensure that the Board gets the benefit of independent views.
Yes  No
Identify the Chair and CEO

Chairman of the Board Eusebio H. Tanco
CEO/President Monico V. Jacob
(b) Roles, Accountabilities and Deliverables
Define and clarify the roles, accountabilities and deliverables of the Chairman and CEO.
The roles of Chairman and CEO should, as much as practicable, be separate to foster an appropriate balance of power, increased
accountability and better capacity for independent decision-making by the Board. A clear delineation of functions should be made
between the Chairman and CEO upon their election.
Chairman Chief Executive Officer

Role The Chairman shall: The Chief Executive Officer shall manage the affairs of
the Corporation and have general supervision and
(1) preside at all meetings of stockholders and the control of its day-to-day business activities and its
Board of Directors; officers and employees. He shall see to it that all
orders and resolutions of the Board of Directors are
(2) He shall ensure that the meetings of the Board are carried into effect. He shall also initiate and develop
held in accordance with the By-Laws; corporate objectives and policies and formulate long
range projects, plans and programs for the approval of
(3) supervise the preparation of the agenda of the the Board of Directors. He shall oversee the
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meetings in coordination the Corporate Secretary, preparation of budgets and statements of accounts,
taking into consideration the suggestions of the CEO, represent the Corporation at all functions and
Management and the Directors; and proceedings and execute on behalf of the Corporation
all contracts, agreements and other instruments
(4) maintain qualitative and timely lines of affecting the interests of the Corporation. He shall
communication and information between the Board sign with the Corporate Secretary any and all stock
and Management. certificates of the Corporation.
The Chairman may, at his own discretion, also call

meetings of stockholders.
Accountabilities The Chairman shall be accountable to the Board of The Chief Executive Officer shall submit a complete
Directors and the shareholders of the Corporation. report on the operations of the Corporation at the
annual meeting to the Board of Directors and
shareholders of the Corporation.
Deliverables The Chairman shall preside over the Annual The Chief Executive Officer shall ensure that the
Stockholders’ Meeting as well as the meetings of the corporate objectives, policies, long range projects,
Board of Directors. plans and programs as formulated and approved by
the Board of Directors of the Corporation are
implemented. He shall also oversee the preparation of
the Corporation’s budgets and financial statements. .
3) Explain how the board of directors plans for the succession of the CEO/Managing Director/President and the top key management
positions?
The Board of Directors identifies high-potential employees capable of rapid advancement to positions of higher responsibility than those
they presently occupy, ensures the systematic and long-term development of individuals to replace key job incumbents as the need arises
due to deaths, disabilities, retirements, and other unexpected losses and provides a continuous flow of talented people to meet the
organization’s management needs.
4). Other Executive, Non-Executive and Independent Directors
Does the Company have a policy of ensuring diversity of experience and background of directors in the board? Please explain.
The Company does not have a set policy of ensuring diversity of experience and background of directors in the board. However, the
directors of the Company must possess qualifications for membership in the board as prescribed by the Corporation Code, Securities
Regulation Code and other relevant laws, rules and regulations. Moreover, each director shall at least be a college graduate, with proven
integrity and probity and of good moral character. The Independent Directors are required to submit a Certification on their affiliations
with other business organizations and must possess all the qualifications and none of the disqualifications to serve as an Independent
Director of the Company, as provided in Section 38 of the Corporation Code. The non-executive directors should possess qualifications
and stature that would enable them to effectively participate in the deliberations of the Board.
Does it ensure that at least one non-executive director has an experience in the sector or industry the company belongs to? Please
explain.
Yes, the Company has more than one non-executive director with experience in the sector or industry the Company belongs to.
Define and clarify the roles, accountabilities and deliverables of the Executive, Non-Executive and Independent Directors:
Executive Non-Executive Independent Director

Role Shall be responsible for fostering Shall act with fairness in all his Person who, apart from his fees
the success of the Corporation dealings with the Corporation and and shareholdings, is
and securing its sustained, ensure that his own personal independent of management and
competitiveness in a manner interests do not affect his decisions at free from any business or other
consistent with his fiduciary the Board level or conflict with the relationship which could, or could
responsibility. interest of the Corporation. Observe reasonably be perceived to,
confidentiality except in matters materially interfere with his
already disclosed publicly and ensure exercise of independent
the continuing soundness, judgment in carrying out his
effectiveness and adequacy of the responsibilities as a director of
Corporation’s control environment. the Corporation.
Accountabilities Company, shareholders, Company, shareholders and Company, shareholders and
management and staff. management. management.
Deliverables Formulation of the Corporation’s Shall be able to effectively participate Shall be able to effectively
vision, mission, strategic in the deliberations of the Board. participate in the deliberations of
objectives, policies and the Board.
procedures that shall guide its
activities, including the means to
effectively monitor
Management’s performance.
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Provide the company’s definition of “independence” and describe the company’s compliance to the definition.
The Company’s definition of “independence” is that an independent director is a person who, apart from his fees and shareholdings, is
independent of management and free from any business or relationship which could, or could reasonably be perceived to, materially
interfere with his exercise of independent judgment in carrying out his duties as a director of the Corporation. The term “independent
director” includes, among others, any person who: (a) is not a director or officer of the Corporation or of its related companies or any of
its substantial shareholders, except when an independent director of any of the foregoing; (b) does not own more than 2% of the shares
of the Corporation and/or its related companies or any of its substantial shareholders; (c) is not related to any director, officer or
substantial shareholder of the Corporation (i.e., spouse, parent, child, sibling or spouse of such child or sibling) or any of its related
companies or any of its substantial shareholders; (d) is not acting as a nominee or representative of any director or substantial
shareholder of the Corporation, and/or any of its related companies and/or any of its substantial shareholders, pursuant to any contract
or arrangement; (e) has not been employed in any executive capacity by the Corporation, any of its related companies and/or by any of its
substantial shareholders within the last 2 years; (f) is not retained, either personally or through his firm or any similar entity, as
professional adviser by the Corporation, any of its related companies and/or any of its substantial shareholders, within the last 2 years; or
(g) has not engaged and does not engage in any transaction with the Corporation and/or with any of its related companies and/or
substantial shareholders, whether by himself and/or with other persons and/or through a firm of which he is a partner and/or a company
of which he is a director or substantial shareholder, other than transactions which are conducted at arms’ length and are immaterial. A
“related company” means another company which is: (a) a holding company; (b) subsidiary; or (c) subsidiary of the holding company of
the Corporation. A “substantial shareholder” means any person who is, directly or indirectly, the beneficial owner of more than 10% of
any class of the Corporation’s equity security.
The Corporation has complied with the foregoing definition of ‘independence.” The independent directors of the Corporation are free
from any business or relationship which could, or could reasonably be perceived to, materially interfere with their exercise of
independent judgment in carrying out their duties as directors.
Does the Company have a term limit of five consecutive years for independent directors? If after two years, the company wishes to
bring back an independent director who had served for five years, does it limit the term for no more than four additional years? Please
explain.
The Company has a term limit of five (5) consecutive years for independent directors. An independent director will be eligible again for
election as independent director for another five (5) years term after a two (2) year cooling-off period, provided that he has not engaged
in any activity that under existing rules disqualifies him from being elected as such.
5) Changes in the Board of Directors (Executive, Non-Executive and Independent Directors)

(a) Resignation/Death/Removal
Indicate any changes in the composition of the Board of Directors that happened during the period:
Name Position Date of Cessation Reason

Arsenio N. Tanco Non-Executive Director 19 December 2012 Declined nomination as
director for the 2013
Elpidio C. Jamora Independent Director 19 December 2012 - do -
Pete N. Prado Independent Director 19 December 2012 - do -
Arsenio C. Cabrera, Jr. Non-Executive Director 21 March 2012 Resignation
Yolanda M.Bautista Executive-Director 10 December 2013 Resignation
Maulik R. Parekh Non-Executive Director 20 January 2015 Resignation
Updated based on SEC Form 17 – C, Item 4. Resignation of Director filed with SEC on 21 January 2015
(b) Selection/Appointment, Re-election, Disqualification, Removal, Reinstatement and Suspension
Describe the procedures for the selection/appointment, re-election, disqualification, removal, reinstatement and suspension of
the members of the Board of Directors. Provide details of the processes adopted (including the frequency of election) and the
criteria employed in each procedure:
Procedure Process Adopted Criteria

a. Selection/Appointment The Nominations Committee (NC) shall pre- The Directors shall possess such qualifications
(i) Executive Directors screen and shortlist all candidates nominated for membership in the Board as prescribed by
(ii) Non-Executive Directors to become a member of the board of directors. the Corporation Code, Securities Regulation
(iii) Independent Directors Nominees shall be submitted to the NC and the Code and other relevant laws, rules and
Corporate Secretary at least 45 days prior to regulations.
the date of the annual meeting of the Each Director of the Corporation must meet
stockholders or a special meeting called for the all the following qualifications:
purpose of electing the Company’s Directors.
(1) be a holder of at least one (1) share of
The NC shall review the qualifications of the stock of the Corporation;
nominees for directors and prepare a Final List (2) be at least a college graduate;
of Candidates containing all the information (3) be At least twenty one (21) years of age;
about the background and experience of the (4)possess proven integrity and probity; and
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nominees. (5) be of good moral character
Only nominees whose names appear on the The Non-executive directors should possess
Final List of Candidates shall be eligible for such qualifications and stature that would
election as directors. No other nomination enable them to effectively participate in the
shall be entertained after the Final List of deliberations of the Board.
Candidates shall have been prepared and
during the Annual Stockholders’ Meeting. The ID shall possess such qualifications for
membership in the Board as prescribed by the
Specific slots for Independent Directors (ID) SEC, its implementing rules and regulations
shall not be filled up by unqualified nominees. and other relevant laws, rules and regulations.
Any controversy or issue arising from the

selection, nomination or election of IDs shall be
resolved by the SEC by appointing IDs from the
list of nominees submitted by the stockholders.
In the event of a failure of election, resignation,

disqualification or cessation of ID, the vacancy
shall be filled by the vote of at least a majority
of the remaining directors, if still constituting a
quorum. Otherwise, said vacancy shall be filled
only by candidates approved by the NC. An ID
so elected/appointed to fill a vacancy shall
serve only for the unexpired term of
predecessor in office
b. Re-appointment The term of office of the directors of the Same as the above
(i) Executive Directors Company is one (1) year and they are to serve
(ii) Non-Executive Directors as such until the election and qualification of
(iii) Independent Directors their successors. Prior to the next Annual
Stockholders’ Meeting or special meeting called
for the purpose of electing/appointing the
Company’s Directors, all the names of the
nominee directors shall be submitted to the NC
for consideration by the latter.
The NC shall review the qualifications of the

nominees for directors and prepare a Final List
of Candidates containing all the information
about the background and experience of the
nominees.
Only nominees whose names appear on the

Final List of Candidates shall be eligible for
election as directors. No other nomination
shall be entertained after the Final List of
Candidates shall have been prepared and
during the Annual Stockholders’ Meeting.
c. Permanent Disqualification If the director is found be involved in any of the Any of the following shall be a ground for
(i) Executive Directors grounds stated for permanent disqualification, permanent disqualification of a director of the
(ii) Non-Executive Directors he will automatically be considered Corporation:
(iii) Independent Directors resigned/removed from the board. (1) conviction by final judgment of a crime
involving moral turpitude, fraud,
embezzlement, theft, estafa, counterfeiting,
misappropriation, forgery, bribery, false
affirmation, perjury or other fraudulent acts;
(2) conviction by final judgment of an offense
punishable by imprisonment for a period
exceeding six (6) years, or a violation of the
Corporation Code, committed within five (5)
years prior to the date of his election or
appointment;
(3)willfully violating, or aiding, abetting,
counseling, inducing or procuring the violation
of any provision of the Securities Regulation
Code (SRC), the Corporation Code or any
government agency having jurisdiction;
(4) Insolvency, receivership, or assignment of
assets for the benefit of creditors;
(5) conviction by final judgment or order by a
competent judicial or administrative body of
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any crime that (a) involves the purchase or
sale of securities as defined in the SRC; (b)
arises out of the person’s conduct as an
underwriter, broker, dealer, investment
adviser, principal, mutual fund or floor broker;
or (c) arises out of his fiduciary relationship
with the bank, quasi-bank, trust company or
as an affiliated person of any of them; or
(6) in the case of IDs, upon employment with
the Corporation, which shall be a ground for
disqualification as ID.
d. Temporary Disqualification A temporarily disqualified director shall, within Any of the following shall be a ground for the
sixty (60) business days from such temporary disqualification of a Director of the
disqualification, take appropriate action to Corporation:
remedy or correct the disqualification. If he
fails or refuses to do so for unjustified reasons, (1) Refusal to fully disclose the extent of his
the disqualification shall become permanent. business interest as required under the SRC
and its Implementing Rules and Regulations.
This disqualification shall be in effect as long
as his refusal persists;
(2) Absence or non-participation for whatever

reason/s for more than fifty percent (50)% of
all meetings, both regular and special, of the
Board of Directors during his incumbency or
any twelve (12) month period during said
incumbency, unless the absence is due to
illness, death in the immediate family or
serious accident. This disqualification applies
for purposes of the succeeding election;
(3) Dismissal/termination from directorship in

another listed corporation for cause. This
disqualification shall be in effect until he has
cleared himself of any involvement in the
alleged irregularity;
(4) Being under preventive suspension by the

Corporation, if an executive Director, during
the period of suspension;
(5)Conviction at first instance of any crime

constituting grounds for the disqualification of
a director, and during the pendency of any
appeal;
(6) For ID, if his beneficial equity ownership in

the Corporation or its subsidiaries or affiliates
exceeds two percent (2%) of its subscribed
capital stock. The disqualification shall be
lifted if the limit is later complied with.
e. Removal If a director is found be involved in any of the Same as the grounds for permanent
(i) Executive Directors grounds stated for permanent disqualification, disqualification.
(ii) Non-Executive Directors he shall be removed from office by a majority
(iii) Independent Directors vote of the Board and in the manner provided
by law. His removal from office shall be without
prejudice to the Corporation’s right to file the
appropriate civil or criminal case against the
corporate director or officer involved.
f. Re-instatement This applies only to directors who are found to
(i) Executive Directors be involved in any of the grounds stated for
(ii) Non-Executive Directors temporary disqualification.
(iii) Independent Directors
This disqualification shall be in effect as long as - Refusal to fully disclose the extent of his
his refusal persists. business interest as required under the SRC
and its Implementing Rules and Regulations.
This disqualification applies for purposes of the - Absence or non-participation for whatever
succeeding election. reason/s for more than fifty percent (50)% of
all meetings, both regular and special, of the
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Board of Directors during his incumbency or
any twelve (12) month period during said
incumbency, unless the absence is due to
illness, death in the immediate family or
serious accident.
This disqualification shall be in effect until he - Dismissal/termination from directorship in

has cleared himself of any involvement in the another listed corporation for cause
alleged irregularity.
The disqualification shall be lifted if the limit is - For ID, if his beneficial equity ownership in
later complied with. the Corporation or its subsidiaries or affiliates
exceeds two percent (2%) of its subscribed
capital stock.
g. Suspension This applies only to directors who are found to Same as the grounds for temporary
(i) Executive Directors be involved in any of the grounds stated for disqualification.
(ii) Non-Executive Directors temporary disqualification. The disqualification
(iii) Independent Directors or suspension shall be in effect as long as the
concerned director has not cleared himself of
the said grounds.
Voting Result of the last Annual General Meeting
Name of Director Votes Received

Eusebio H. Tanco 73.98% or 7,327,556,259
Monico V. Jacob 73.98% or 7,327,556,259
Joseph Augustin L. Tanco 73.98% or 7,327,556,259
Ma. Vanessa Rose Tanco 73.98% or 7,327,556,259
Martin K. Tanco 73.98% or 7,327,556,259
Paolo Martin O. Bautista 73.98% or 7,327,556,259
Rainerio M. Borja 73.98% or 7,327,556,259
Teodoro L. Locsin 73.98% or 7,327,556,259
Jesli A. Lapus 73.98% or 7,327,556,259
Johnip G. Cua 73.98% or 7,327,556,259
Ernest Lawrence L. Cu 73.98% or 7,327,556,259
STI Holdings Annual Stockholders’ Meeting was held on 25 September 2015. Minutes of ASM posted in STI Holdings website on 29
September 2015.
6) Orientation and Education Program
(a) Disclose details of the company’s orientation program for new directors, if any.
The Company has an orientation program for new Directors. New directors may request individual meetings with senior
management and receive materials on each of the Company's different business units. The senior management meetings cover a
corporate overview, the Company's strategic plans, its significant financial, accounting and risk management issues, its compliance
programs, and its business conduct policies. The other Directors may be invited to attend each orientation program as well.
The Directors are given additional educational materials and presentations from Company and/or third party experts on subjects
that would enable them to perform better their duties and to recognize and deal appropriately with issues that arise. They shall be
required to attend a seminar on corporate governance which shall be conducted by a duly recognized private or government
institution.
(b) State any in-house training and external courses attended by Directors and Senior Management3 for the past three (3) years:
Corporate Governance Seminar held on 22 October 2015

Corporate Governance Seminar held on 14 November 2014
SEC and PSE Disclosure Briefing held in the last quarter of 2012
(c) Continuing education program for directors: programs and seminars and roundtables attended during the year
Name of Director/Officer Date of Program Name of Training

Training Institution
Eusebio H. Tanco 22 October Corporate Governance Seminar (Updates on Sycip Gorres
Chairman 2015 Philippine Practices on Corporate Governance & Velayo & Co.
Enterprise Risk Management)
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Senior Management refers to the CEO and other persons having authority and responsibility for planning, directing and controlling the activities of the Company.
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Monico V. Jacob 22 October Corporate Governance Seminar (Updates on Sycip Gorres
Director/President & CEO 2015 Philippine Practices on Corporate Governance & Velayo & Co.
Yolanda M. Bautista 22 October Corporate Governance Seminar (Updates on Sycip Gorres
Treasurer/CFO 2015 Philippine Practices on Corporate Governance & Velayo & Co.
Joseph Augustin L. Tanco 22 October Corporate Governance Seminar (Updates on Sycip Gorres
Director/VP for Investor 2015 Philippine Practices on Corporate Governance & Velayo & Co.
Relations Enterprise Risk Management)
Ma. Vanessa Rose L. Tanco 22 October Corporate Governance Seminar (Updates on Sycip Gorres
Director 2015 Philippine Practices on Corporate Governance & Velayo & Co.
Martin K. Tanco 22 October Corporate Governance Seminar (Updates on Sycip Gorres
Director 2015 Philippine Practices on Corporate Governance & Velayo & Co.
Paolo Martin O. Bautista 22 October Corporate Governance Seminar (Updates on Sycip Gorres
Director/Chielf Investment 2015 Philippine Practices on Corporate Governance & Velayo & Co.
Officer and Head, Corporate Enterprise Risk Management)
Stategy
Rainerio M. Borja 14 November Corporate Governance Seminar Sycip Gorres Velayo
Director 2014 & Co.
Ernest Lawrence L. Cu 18 February Corporate Governance Seminar The Institute of
Independent Director 2015 Corporate
Directors
Johnip G. Cua 9 December Corporate Governance Seminar Sycip Gorres
Independent Director 2015 Velayo & Co.
Arsenio C. Cabrera 22 October Corporate Governance Seminar (Updates on Sycip Gorres
Corporate Secretary/Corporate 2015 Philippine Practices on Corporate Governance & Velayo & Co.
Information Officer Enterprise Risk Management)
Jesli A. Lapus 11 September Corporate Governance Seminar Sycip Gorres
Teodoro L. Locsin
Director
Franchini Vina Z. Cordova 22 October Corporate Governance Seminar (Updates on Sycip Gorres
Investor Relations Officer 2015 Philippine Practices on Corporate Governance & Velayo & Co.
Anna Carmina S. Herrera 22 October Corporate Governance Seminar (Updates on Sycip Gorres
Assistant Corporate Secretary 2015 Philippine Practices on Corporate Governance & Velayo & Co.
Elizabeth M. Guerrero 22 October Corporate Governance Seminar (Updates on Sycip Gorres
Alternate Corporate Information 2015 Philippine Practices on Corporate Governance & Velayo & Co.
Officer Enterprise Risk Management)
The above-mentioned amendments were included in STI Holdings letter advisement filed with SEC and PSE on 30 October 2015 re
Compliance with SEC Memorandum Circular No. 20, Series of 2013 and for Mr. J. G. Cua on 14 December 2015.
B. CODE OF BUSINESS CONDUCT AND ETHICS
1) Discuss briefly the company’s policies on the following business conduct or ethics affecting directors, senior management and
employees:
Business Conduct & Ethics Directors Senior Management Employees

(a) Conflict of Interest Directors should not have any Senior Management Officers Employees should not have
financial or other business (SMO) should not have any any financial or other business
relationship with suppliers, financial or other business relationship with suppliers,
customers or competitors that relationship with suppliers, customers or competitors that
could reasonably be expected customers or competitors that could reasonably be expected
to impair, or even appear to could reasonably be expected to to impair, or even appear to
impair, their independence or impair, or even appear to impair, their independence or
cloud any judgment they may impair, their independence or cloud any judgment they may
need to make on behalf of the cloud any judgment they may need to make on behalf of the
Company. They should not need to make on behalf of the Company. They should not
engage in activities that Company. They should not engage in activities that
compete with the Company. If engage in activities that compete with the Company. If
a director is aware of a possible compete with the Company. If an employee is aware of a
or actual conflict of interest an officer is aware of a possible possible or actual conflict of
regarding himself or another or actual conflict of interest interest concerning himself or
director, or concerned that one concerning himself or another another officer, or is concerned
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might develop, he or she should officer, or is concerned that one that one might develop, he
discuss it with the Chairman of might develop, he should bring should bring the matter to the
the Audit Committee. The the matter to the Board. An CEO. An employee may not
Audit Committee has the officer may not engage in engage in employment outside
ultimate responsibility for the employment outside the the Company without the
review and resolution of Company without the Company’s approval. Any
conflicts of interest. Company’s approval. Any request should be directed to
request should be directed to the CEO.
the Board.
(b) Conduct of Business and Directors shall conduct SMO shall conduct themselves Employees shall conduct
Fair Dealings themselves in a fair, ethical, in a fair, ethical, legal and themselves in a fair, ethical,
legal and honest manner. In honest manner. In conducting legal and honest manner. In
conducting the Company’s the Company’s business, trust conducting the Company’s
business, trust and integrity and integrity must be the business, trust and integrity
must be the foundation in all of foundation in all of the business must be the foundation in all of
the business dealings and dealings and relationships they the business dealings and
relationships they establish establish with stockholders, relationships they establish
with stockholders, vendors, vendors, government officials, with stockholders, vendors,
government officials, customers, competitors, government officials,
customers, competitors, communities, the media and the customers, competitors,
communities, the media and general public, as well as each communities, the media and
the general public, as well as other. They shall not engage in the general public, as well as
each other. They shall not conduct or activity that could each other. They shall not
engage in conduct or activity raise questions as to the engage in conduct or activity
that could raise questions as to Company’s honesty or that could raise questions as to
the Company’s honesty or reputation or otherwise cause the Company’s honesty or
reputation or otherwise cause embarrassment to the Company reputation or otherwise cause
embarrassment to the or its stakeholders. There embarrassment to the
Company or its stakeholders. should be careful observance of Company or its stakeholders.
There should be careful laws and regulations, as well as There should be careful
observance of laws and high regard for appropriate observance of laws and
regulations, as well as high standards of conduct and regulations, as well as high
regard for appropriate personal integrity. regard for appropriate
standards of conduct and standards of conduct and
personal integrity. personal integrity.
(c) Receipt of gifts from third Directors should not accept or SMO should not accept or Employees should not accept
parties provide a gift, favor or provide a gift, favor or or provide a gift, favor or
entertainment to a customer, entertainment to a customer, entertainment to a customer,
vendor, or other person or vendor, or other person or vendor, or other person or
organization in connection with organization in connection with organization in connection
the Company’s business unless the Company’s business unless with the Company’s business
all of the following criteria are all of the following criteria are unless all of the following
met: 1)it is reasonable and not met: 1)it is reasonable and not criteria are met: 1)it is
excessive in relation to excessive in relation to reasonable and not excessive
customary industry practices; customary industry practices; in relation to customary
2)it cannot be reasonably 2)it cannot be reasonably industry practices; 2)it cannot
interpreted as a bribe, payoff or interpreted as a bribe, payoff or be reasonably interpreted as a
kickback; 3) public disclosure of kickback; 3) public disclosure of bribe, payoff or kickback; 3)
it will not embarrass the it will not embarrass the public disclosure of it will not
Company; 4) the item is Company; 4) the item is embarrass the Company; 4) the
consistent with the normal and consistent with the normal and item is consistent with the
accepted business ethics of the accepted business ethics of the normal and accepted business
industry; and 5) it is not in the industry; and 5) it is not in the ethics of the industry; and 5) it
form of cash or cash form of cash or cash is not in the form of cash or
equivalents, other than cash equivalents, other than cash cash equivalents, other than
bonuses to employees or bonuses to employees or cash bonuses to employees or
consultants. consultants. consultants.
(d) Compliance with Laws and All directors shall comply in all All SMO shall comply in all All employees shall comply in
Regulations material respects with all laws, material respects with all laws, all material respects with all
rules and regulations applicable rules and regulations applicable laws, rules and regulations
in the country and local in the country and local applicable in the country and
jurisdictions where the business jurisdictions where the business local jurisdictions where the
is conducted. is conducted. business is conducted.
RA No. 3019 – Anti-Graft and RA No. 3019 – Anti-Graft and RA No. 3019 – Anti-Graft and
Corrupt Practices Act prohibits Corrupt Practices Act prohibits Corrupt Practices Act prohibits
directors from paying or SMO from paying or offering to employees from paying or
offering to pay anything of pay anything of value to any offering to pay anything of
value to any government government official, value to any government
official, government employee, government employee, or public official, government employee,
or public officer, including officer, including elective and or public officer, including
elective and appointive officials appointive officials and elective and appointive officials
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and employees, permanent or employees, permanent or and employees, permanent or
temporary, whether in the temporary, whether in the temporary, whether in the
classified or unclassified or classified or unclassified or classified or unclassified or
exempt service receiving exempt service receiving exempt service receiving
compensation, even nominal, compensation, even nominal, compensation, even nominal,
from the government. from the government. from the government.
Insider Trading – Directors are Insider Trading – SMO are

prohibited from trading the prohibited from trading the
Company’s securities, or those Company’s securities, or those
of other companies (i.e. a of other companies (i.e. a
vendor or the subject of a vendor or the subject of a
possible acquisition), while that possible acquisition), while that
individual is in the possession of individual is in the possession of
material, non-public material, non-public information
information regarding the regarding the company.
company.
(e) Respect for Trade No director shall knowingly No SMO shall knowingly make No Employee shall knowingly
Secrets/Use of Non-public make false or defamatory false or defamatory public make false or defamatory
information public remarks about a remarks about a competitor or public remarks about a
competitor or improperly, improperly, unethically or competitor or improperly,
unethically or illegally obtain or illegally obtain or use unethically or illegally obtain or
use proprietary information, proprietary information, use proprietary information,
intellectual property or trade intellectual property or trade intellectual property or trade
secrets of a competitor, secrets of a competitor, secrets of a competitor,
collaborator or any other third collaborator or any other third collaborator or any other third
party. party. party.
(f) Use of Company Funds, Company Funds: Company Funds: Company Funds:
Assets and information No Corporate funds, No Corporate funds, No Corporate funds,
merchandise or service may be merchandise or service may be merchandise or service may be
paid or furnished, directly or paid or furnished, directly or paid or furnished, directly or
indirectly, to a political party, indirectly, to a political party, indirectly, to a political party,
committee, organization, committee, organization, committee, organization,
political candidate or political candidate or political candidate or
incumbent, government official incumbent, government official incumbent, government official
or employee, except if legally or employee, except if legally or employee, except if legally
permissible and approved in permissible and approved in permissible and approved in
advance in writing. Any advance in writing. Any advance in writing. Any
assistance or entertainment assistance or entertainment assistance or entertainment
provided to any government provided to any government provided to any government
official or office should never, in official or office should never, in official or office should never,
form or substance, compromise form or substance, compromise in form or substance,
the Company’s arm’s-length the Company’s arm’s-length compromise the Company’s
business relationship with the business relationship with the arm’s-length business
government agency or official government agency or official relationship with the
involved. involved. Any request for such government agency or official
approval should be directed to involved. Any request for such
the Board. approval should be directed to
the CEO.
Company Assets: Company Assets: Company Assets:
The directors are responsible The SMO are responsible for the The Employees are responsible
for the proper and efficient use proper and efficient use of the for the proper and efficient use
of the Company’s physical Company’s physical resources of the Company’s physical
resources and properties as and properties as well as its resources and properties as
well as its proprietary proprietary information. The well as its proprietary
information. The Company’s Company’s offices, equipment, information. The Company’s
offices, equipment, supplies supplies and other resources offices, equipment, supplies
and other resources may not be may not be used for personal and other resources may not
used for personal use or use or activities that are not be used for personal use or
activities that are not related to related to the employment or activities that are not related
the employment or responsibilities of its SMO. to the employment or
responsibilities of its directors. responsibilities of an
employee, except for any
activities that have been
approved in advance by the
supervisor or by the CEO if the
request involves a material
use.
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Company Information: Company Information: Company Information:
Directors must maintain the SMO must maintain the Employees must maintain the
confidentiality of information confidentiality of information confidentiality of information
entrusted to them by the entrusted to them by the entrusted to them by the
Company or its customers, Company or its customers, Company or its customers,
except when disclosure is except when disclosure is except when disclosure is
authorized by the Company's authorized by the Company's authorized by the Company's
legal counsel or required by legal counsel or required by legal counsel or required by
laws or regulations. Whenever laws or regulations. Whenever laws or regulations. Whenever
possible, directors should possible, SMO should consult possible, employees should
consult with the Company’s with the Company’s legal consult with the Company’s
legal counsel if they believe counsel if they believe they legal counsel if they believe
they have a legal obligation to have a legal obligation to they have a legal obligation to
disclose confidential disclose confidential disclose confidential
information. Confidential information. Confidential information. Confidential
information includes all non- information includes all non- information includes all non-
public information that might public information that might be public information that might
be of use to competitors, or of use to competitors, or be of use to competitors, or
harmful to the Company or its harmful to the Company or its harmful to the Company or its
customers, if disclosed. The customers, if disclosed. The customers, if disclosed. The
obligation to preserve obligation to preserve obligation to preserve
confidential information confidential information confidential information
continues even after term ends. continues even after continues even after
employment ends. employment ends.
(g) Employment and Labor N/A Except for intermittent activities Except for intermittent
Laws and Policies on behalf of recognized and activities on behalf of
legitimate not-for-profit or recognized and legitimate not-
charitable organizations, an for-profit or charitable
officer (other than an officer organizations, an officer (other
who works without than an officer who works
compensation) or employee without compensation) or
may not engage in employment employee may not engage in
outside the Company without employment outside the
the Company's approval. Any Company without the
request for such approval Company's approval. Any
should be directed to the CEO. request for such approval
should be directed to the CEO.
(h) Disciplinary Action A violation of the Code may A violation of the Code may A violation of the Code may
result in disciplinary action, result in disciplinary action, result in disciplinary action,
including removal from office or including removal from office or including removal from office
termination of directorship. termination of employment. or termination of employment.
Legal proceedings may also be Legal proceedings may also be Legal proceedings may also be
commenced, if necessary, to commenced, if necessary, to commenced, if necessary, to
recover the amount of any recover the amount of any recover the amount of any
improper expenditures, any improper expenditures, any improper expenditures, any
profits realized by the offending profits realized by the offending profits realized by the
director and any financial harm SMO and any financial harm offending employee and any
sustained by the Company. In sustained by the Company. In financial harm sustained by the
certain circumstances, certain circumstances, violations Company. In certain
violations of the Code will be of the Code will be reported by circumstances, violations of
reported by the Company to the Company to the applicable the Code will be reported by
the applicable authority if such authority if such violations likely the Company to the applicable
violations likely violate violate Philippine criminal laws. authority if such violations
Philippine criminal laws. likely violate Philippine criminal
laws.
(i) Whistle Blower In order for the Code to be In order for the Code to be In order for this Code to be
effective, directors must feel effective, SMO must feel free to effective, employees must feel
free to bring forth their good bring forth their good faith free to bring forth their good
faith concerns without the fear concerns without the fear of faith concerns without the fear
of retribution or retaliation retribution or retaliation from of retribution or retaliation
from the Company or any other the Company or any other SMO. from the Company or any
director. The Company does not The Company does not condone other employee. The Company
condone nor will it not tolerate nor will it not tolerate any does not condone nor will it
any retaliation against an retaliation against an individual not tolerate any retaliation
individual who lawfully and in who lawfully and in good faith against an individual who
good faith reports any reports any misconduct or lawfully and in good faith
misconduct or violations of the violations of this Code. Further, reports any misconduct or
Code. an SMO who provides violations of this Code. Further,
information regarding any an employee who provides
conduct the SMO reasonably information regarding any
believes constitutes a violation conduct the employee
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of the securities laws or reasonably believes constitutes
financial fraud statutes (1) to a violation of the securities
any government authority, (2) laws or financial fraud statutes
by testimony or otherwise in (1) to any government
any proceeding pending or authority, (2) by testimony or
about to be commenced otherwise in any proceeding
concerning such violation or (3) pending or about to be
to any person with supervisory commenced concerning such
authority over the employee or violation or (3) to any person
authorized by the Company to with supervisory authority over
investigate such conduct, may the employee or authorized by
not be discharged, demoted, the Company to investigate
discriminated or otherwise such conduct, may not be
retaliated against based upon discharged, demoted,
the information they have discriminated or otherwise
provided. retaliated against based upon
the information they have
provided.
(j) Conflict Resolution When practical and appropriate When practical and appropriate When practical and
under the circumstances, and in under the circumstances, and in appropriate under the
order to protect the privacy of order to protect the privacy of circumstances, and in order to
the persons involved, those the persons involved, those protect the privacy of the
individuals investigating a individuals investigating a persons involved, those
suspected violation will attempt suspected violation will attempt individuals investigating a
to keep confidential the identity to keep confidential the identity suspected violation will
of the individuals who report a of the individuals who report a attempt to keep confidential
suspected violation or who suspected violation or who the identity of the individuals
participate in an investigation. participate in an investigation. who report a suspected
There may be situations, There may be situations, violation or who participate in
however, when this however, when this an investigation. There may be
information, or the identity of information, or the identity of situations, however, when this
the individuals involved, must the individuals involved, must information, or the identity of
be disclosed as part of the be disclosed as part of the the individuals involved, must
investigation process. investigation process. be disclosed as part of the
investigation process.
2) Has the code of ethics or conduct been disseminated to all directors, senior management and employees? Yes.
3) Discuss how the Company implements and monitors compliance with the code of ethics or conduct.
The CEO shall regularly report to the Audit Committee all matters or issues arising under the Code (including resolution of such matters or
issues) that are brought to his or her attention. The Chairman of the Audit Committee will provide a report to the Board of Directors, at
least once per year, or more often if the circumstances dictate, that summarizes any matters arising under the Code.
Suspected violations will be investigated under the supervision of the Chairman and upon consultation with the Board, if necessary. Each
director, SMO and Employee of the Company is expected to cooperate in the investigation of reported or alleged violations.
4) Related Party Transactions
(a) Policies and Procedures
Describe the company’s policies and procedures for the review, approval or ratification, monitoring and recording of related party
transactions between and among the company and its parent, joint ventures, subsidiaries, associates, affiliates, substantial
stockholders, officers and directors, including their spouses, children and dependent siblings and parents and of interlocking
director relationships of members of the Board.
Related Party Transactions Policies and Procedures

(1) Parent Company Every probable Related Party Transaction (RPT) should be reported for
(2) Joint Ventures evaluation to the Corporation’s Board of Directors in consultation with
(3) Subsidiaries management and with the Corporation’s external advisor, as
(4) Entities Under Common Control appropriate, to determine whether the transaction or relationship
(5) Substantial Stockholders does, in fact, constitute a RPT requiring compliance with this policy.
(6) Officers including spouse/children/siblings/parents The Audit Committee shall be provided with the material facts of all
(7) Directors including spouse/children/siblings/parents new, existing, or proposed RPTs including the terms of the transaction,
(8) Interlocking director relationship of Board of whether those terms are on arm’s length basis or if such transaction
Directors shall be deemed pre-approved as described below in “Pre-Approved
Transactions.” It shall also determine whether to refer the RPT to the
Board of Directors for consideration.
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In assessing a RPT, the Board of Directors shall consider such factors as
it deems appropriate: including without limitation the following:
(i) The business reasons for the Corporation to enter into the RPT;
(ii) The commercial reasonableness of the terms of the RPT;
(iii) The materiality of the RPT to the Corporation;
(iv) Whether the terms of the RPT are fair to the Corporation and on
the same basis as would apply if the transaction did not involve a
Related Party;
(v) The extent of the Related Party’s interest in the RPT;
(vi) If applicable, the impact of the RPT on a non-employee director’s
independence; and
(vii) The actual or apparent conflict of interest of the Related Party
participating in the RPT.
In the event that the Corporation’s s Board of Directors becomes aware
of a RPT that was not previously approved or ratified under this policy,
the Board of Directors will consider whether the RPT should be ratified
or rescinded or if any other action should be taken.
No director shall participate in the evaluation or approval of any RPT

for which he or she is a Related Party and will abstain from voting on
the approval of the RPT, except that the director shall provide all
material information concerning the RPT to the Board of Directors and
may otherwise participate in some or all of the Board of Directors’
discussions if so requested by the Board of Directors.
If a RPT will be ongoing, the Board of Directors may, in its discretion,

establish guidelines for the management of the Corporation to follow
in its ongoing dealings with the Related Party. Thereafter, the Board of
Directors shall periodically review and assess ongoing relationships
with the Related Party to see that they are in compliance with the
Board of Directors’ guidelines.
The following transactions will be deemed pre-approved by the Board

of Directors. These transactions will not be reviewed by the Board of
Directors and do not require approval or ratification:
(1) transactions in the ordinary course of business that do not exceed

Php 200,000.00 in any fiscal year;
(2) transactions in which the Related Party’s interest is derived solely
from the fact that he or she serves as director or another corporation
or organization that is a party to the transaction;
(3) transactions in which the Related Party’s interest is derived solely
from his or her direct or indirect ownership of an entity (other than a
general partnership) that is a party to the transaction when such
ownership interest is less than ten percent (10%) of the equity interest
of such entity; and
(4) transactions available to all employees generally.
(b) Conflict of Interest
(i) Directors/Officers and 5% or more Shareholders

Identify any actual or probable conflict of interest to which directors/officers/5% or more shareholders may be involved.
Details of Conflict of Interest (Actual or Probable)
Name of Director/s Agreement* of the company with Comm & Sense owned by
Joseph Augustin L. Tanco Mr. Joseph Augustin L. Tanco on the overall management for
PR consultation and planning of activities and execution
strategies, management of all media interview, development
of campaign messaging and media monitoring. Comm &
Sense is in charge of the Press Releases for the Corporation,
development of story angles, writing and editing of articles,
media relations and the Corporate Social Responsibility
projects of the Corporation.
*This agreement was reported to the Audit Committee and

approved by the Board of Directors.
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Name of Officer/s Retainer Agreement* between the Company and Corporate
Yolanda M. Bautista Reference, Inc. (CRI) on the accounting and finance related
work for the Company. Ms. Yolanda M. Bautista is the
Chairman/President and Director of CRI.

Retainer Agreement* between the Company and Herrera

Atty. Arsenio C. Cabrera, Jr. Teehankee & Cabrera as legal counsel and corporate secretary
of STI Holdings. Atty. Cabrera is a senior partner of the firm.

Name of Significant Shareholders Consultancy Agreement* between the Company and STI ESG
STI Education Systems Group, Inc. (“STI ESG”) on the rendering of consultancy services by the Company to
STI ESG and the payment by STI ESG of the corresponding
consultancy fee.

STI West Negros University Consultancy Agreement * between the Company and STI
WNU on the rendering of advisory services starting 01
January 2015

Updated based on SEC Form 17-A for the Fiscal Year Ended 31 March 2015 filed with SEC and PSE on 14 July 2015
(ii) Mechanism
Describe the mechanism laid down to detect, determine and resolve any possible conflict of interest between the company
and/or its group and their directors, officers and significant shareholders.
Directors/Officers/Significant Shareholders
Company The Company adheres to high levels of professional and ethical standards of conduct. The policy is adopted
to avoid public perceptions and financial consequences detrimental to the Company arising from the
misuse of an individual’s position or influence. It also provides the procedures to appropriately manage
conflicts in accordance with the legal requirements and the goals of accountability and transparency in the
organization. Although it is designed to govern standards of relationship in dealing with third parties, it is
not designed to eliminate or exclude all forms of relationships and activities that might create a duality of
interest. Its goal is to encourage transparency and careful deliberation in those cases where conflicts may
arise. The employee having a conflict of interest must disclose all information material to it. There must be
full disclosure. With all interests disclosed, the management shall determine whether the Company should
take action or disclose the situation more broadly and solicit resolution of conflicts elevated to them.
Disclosure of Conflict of Interest must be documented and reported to the Audit Committee.
Group The Group adheres to high levels of professional and ethical standards of conduct. The policy is adopted to
avoid public perceptions and financial consequences detrimental to the Group arising from the misuse of
an individual’s position or influence. It also provides the procedures to appropriately manage conflicts in
accordance with the legal requirements and the goals of accountability and transparency in the
organization. Although it is designed to govern standards of relationship in dealing with third parties, it is
not designed to eliminate or exclude all forms of relationships and activities that might create a duality of
interest. Its goal is to encourage transparency and careful deliberation in those cases where conflicts may
arise. The Company having a conflict of interest must disclose all information material to it. There must be
full disclosure. With all interests disclosed, the parent company, shall determine whether the Company
having a conflict of interest should take action or disclose the situation more broadly and solicit resolution
of conflicts elevated to them. Disclosure of Conflict of Interest must be documented and reported to the
Audit Committee of the Parent Company.
5) Family, Commercial and Contractual Relations
(a) Indicate, if applicable, any relation of a family4, commercial, contractual or business nature that exists between the holders of
significant equity (5% or more), to the extent that they are known to the Company:
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Family relationship up to the fourth civil degree either by consanguinity or affinity.
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Names of Related Significant Shareholders Type of Relationship Brief Description of the Relationship
Eusebio H. Tanco (EHT) and Prudent Resources, Inc. ] Director/President
EHT and Rescom Developers, Inc. ] Director/Chairman
EHT and Eujo Philippines, Inc. ] Business Director/President
EHT and Capital Managers & Advisors, Inc. ] Director/Chairman
EHT and STI Education Services Group, Inc. ] Director/Ex-Com Chairman
EHT and Insurance Builders, Inc. ] Director/Chairman
(b) Indicate, if applicable, any relation of a commercial, contractual or business nature that exists between the holders of significant
equity (5% or more) and the company:
Names of Related Significant Shareholders Type of Relationship Brief Description of the Relationship
Eusebio H. Tanco and STI Holdings ] ]
Prudent Resources, Inc. and STI Holdings ] ]
Rescom Developers, Inc. and STI Holdings ] ]
Eujo Philippines, Inc. and STI Holdings ] Business ] Principal Stockholders
STI Education Services Group, Inc. and STI Holdings ] ]
Insurance Builders, Inc. and STI Holdings ] ]
(c) Indicate any shareholder agreements that may impact on the control, ownership and strategic direction of the Company:
Name of Shareholders % of Capital Stock affected (Parties) Brief Description of the Transaction
Eusebio H. Tanco A total of forty percent (40%) equity in On 9 December 2014, STI Education
UNLAD Systems Holdings, Inc. served notices of
default to the following:
1. Philippine Women’s University
(“PWU”) under the (a) Omnibus
Agreement dated 8 June 2012
executed by and between STI Holdings
and PWU; and (b) Facility Agreement
executed between PWU and Banco De
Oro Unibank, Inc. (“BDO”) (now, STI
Holdings as assignee and successor-in-
interest of BDO); and
2. Unlad Resources Development
Corporation (“Unlad”) under the
Omnibus Agreement dated 8 June
2012 executed by and among STI
Holdings, Attenborough Holdings
Corporation (“AHC”) and Unlad.
Updated based on SEC Form 17-C filed

with the SEC on 10 Dec 2014 and PSE on
9 Dec 2014
On 22 December 2014, STI Holdings

Enforces Its Creditor Rights in PWU - In
the exercise of its rights as creditor and
subrogee of Banco De Oro to the P223
million debt (the “BDO Loan Facility”) of
PWU, and as a consequence of the
default of PWU and Unlad in the
payment of their obligations to STI
Holdings in the aggregate amount of
P926 million [as of 7 December 2014],
STI Holdings enforced the security
arrangements under the BDO Loan
Facility and acquired: (a) ¾ Membership
in PWU, or 11 out of the 14 Members in
PWU; and (b) ¾ of the seats in the Board
of Trustees of PWU or 8 out of the 10
Trustees.

with SEC on 23 December 2014 and PSE
on 22 December 2014.
On 10 February 2015, STI Holdings filed

with the Office of the Clerk of Court and
Ex-Officio Sheriff of the Regional Trial
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Court of Manila, the following:
(a)Petition for the extra-judicial

foreclosure of real estate mortgage
under Act 3135, as amended, entitled
“STI Education Systems Holdings, Inc. vs.
Philippine Women’s University”, over
parcels of land covered by Transfer
Certificate of Title Nos. 227390, 227391,
227392, 227393 and 227394 registered
under the name of PWU where the
school of PWU is located at Taft Avenue,
Manila, and all improvements located
thereon, which properties were
mortgaged in favor of STI Holdings as
security under the Facility Agreement
executed between PWU and STI
Holdings (as assignee of Banco de Oro
Unibank, Inc.); and
(b) Petition for the extra-judicial

Philippine Women’s University” over
parcels of land covered by: (i) Transfer
227392, 227393 and 227394 registered
under the name of PWU where the
school of PWU is located at Taft Avenue,
Manila, and (ii) Transfer Certificate of
Title No. 112932 registered under the
name of PWU located at P. Hidalgo Lim
Street (formerly Indiana), Manila, and
all improvements located thereon,
which properties were mortgaged in
favor of STI Holdings as security under
the Omnibus Agreement dated 8 June
2012 executed between PWU and STI
Holdings.

with the SEC on 11 Feb 2015 and PSE on
10 Feb 2015
On 12 February 2015, STI Holdings filed

Court of Quezon City, the following:
(a) Petition for the extra-judicial

Certificate of Title Nos. RT-
71871(271024)PR-29615 and RT-
71872(271025)PR-29616 registered
under the name of Unlad Resources
Development Corporation (“UNLAD”)
located at Quezon City, and all
improvements located thereon, which
properties were mortgaged in favor of
STI Holdings as security under the
Facility Agreement executed between
PWU, as debtor and STI Holdings (as
assignee of Banco de Oro Unibank, Inc.),
as creditor; and
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“STI Education Systems Holdings, Inc.
and Attenborough Holdings Corporation
vs. Unlad Resources Development
Corporation”, over parcels of land
covered by Transfer Certificate of Title
Nos. RT-79300(202647)PR-29042, RT-
71871(271024)PR-29615 and RT-
71872(271025)PR-29616 registered
under the name of UNLAD located at
Quezon City, and all improvements
located thereon, which properties were
mortgaged in favor of Attenborough
Holdings Corporation (“AHC”) as
security under the Omnibus Agreement
dated 1 June 2012 executed among
UNLAD, as debtor and STI Holdings and
AHC, as creditors.

with SEC on 16 February 2015 and PSE
on 12 Feb 2015
On 18 February 2015, STI Educations

Systems Holdings, Inc. filed the
following:
(1) Petition for the extra-judicial

under Act 3135, as amended, with the
Office of the Clerk of Court and Ex-
Officio Sheriff of the Regional Trial Court
of Davao City, entitled STI Education
Systems Holdings, Inc. and Attenborough
Holdings Corporation vs. Unlad
(the “Davao Petition”).
The Davao Petition prays for the extra-

judicial foreclosure of a parcel of land
covered by Transfer Certificate of Title
No. T-129545 registered under the name
of Unlad Resources Development
Corporation (“UNLAD”) located at Davao
City, and all improvements located
thereon, which properties were
mortgaged in favor of STI Holdings and
Attenborough Holdings Corporation
(“AHC”) as security under the Omnibus
Agreement dated 8 June 2012 executed
among UNLAD, as debtor, and STI
Holdings and AHC, as creditors.
(2) Amended Petition for the extra-

judicial foreclosure of real estate
mortgage under Act 3135, as amended,
Court of Quezon City, entitled STI
Education Systems Holdings, Inc. vs.
Philippine Women’s University, Inc. and
Unlad Resources Development
Corporation (the “Quezon City
Petition”).
The Quezon City Petition prays for the

extra-judicial foreclosure of parcels of
land covered by Transfer Certificate of
Title Nos. RT-71871(271024)PR-29615
and RT-71872(271025)PR-29616
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registered under the name of UNLAD
located at Quezon City, and all
properties were mortgaged in favor of
STI Holdings as security under the
Facility Agreement executed between
Philippine Women’s University (“PWU”),
as debtor and STI Holdings (as assignee
of Banco de Oro Unibank, Inc.), as
creditor;
The Davao Petition is the last petition

initiated by STI Holdings, on its own or
together with AHC, for the satisfaction
of UNLAD’s obligations to STI Holdings
and AHC in the aggregate amount of
P294,073,466.68, and PWU’s
obligations to STI Holdings in the
aggregate amount of P702,446,308.08.

with SEC on 23 February 2015 and PSE
on 18 Feb 2015.
On 13 March 2015, STI Education

Systems Holdings, Inc. ("STI Holdings")
received a copy of the Decision dated 4
March 2015 (the "Decision") of Branch
47 of the Regional Trial Court of Manila
(the "RTC") dismissing the election
contest filed by Philippine Women's
University ("PWU"), Dr. Helena Z.
Benitez, and Dr. Jose Francisco B.
Benitez docketed as Civil Case No.
15132872.
The Election Contest was filed by PWU,

Dr. Helena Z. Benitez, and Dr. Jose
Francisco B. Benitez (the "Benitez
Group") against Mr. Eusebio H. Tanco,
Mr. Monico V. Jacob, Ms. Maria Vanessa
Rose L. Tanco, Mr. Joseph Augustin L.
Tanco, Mr. Martin K. Tanco, Ms.
Yolanda M. Bautista, Mr. Jesli A. Lapus,
Mr. Teodoro L. Locsin, Jr., Mr. Paolo
Martin O. Bautista, Mr. Wilfred S.
Racadio, and Mr. Arsenio C. Cabrera (the
"Defendants") to annul the election of
PWU Members and Trustees held on 22
December 2014 by virtue of the step-in
rights of STI Holdings as assignee of BDO
Unibank, Inc.
In the Decision, the RTC dismissed the

election contest filed by PWU and
affirmed the position of STI Holdings
that the composition of the PWU
Members and Trustees have not been
changed and the results of the
supposed election held on 22 December
2014 were withdrawn. The RTC also
noted that the Benitez Group never
controverted the aforesaid allegations of
STI Holdings when the opportunity was
presented by the court in a clarificatory
hearing due to the absence of Dr. Jose
Francisco B. Benitez.
As previously disclosed by STI Holdings

on 5 January 2015, the withdrawal of the
step-in rights in PWU was to protect the
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welfare of the PWU students and faculty
considering that in the morning of said
date (5 January 2015), the PWU
community was confronted with a
university that was locked down by the
Benitez family.

with SEC on 13 Mar 2015 and PSE on 12
Mar 2015.
On 18 March 2015, STI Education

Systems Holdings, Inc. ("STI Holdings")
was declared as the winning bidder in
the auction sales involving the following
Extra-Judicial Foreclosures:
(1) Foreclosure No. 15-3285, entitled STI

Holdings, Creditor/Mortgagee vs.
Philippine Women's University (PWU),
Debtor/Mortgagor, where STI Holdings
was the winning bidder for properties
along Taft Avenue, Malate, Manila
where the PWU school is located
covered by TCT Nos. 227390, 227391,
227392, 227393 and 227394 and
registered under the name of PWU; and

Holdings, Creditor/Mortgagee vs. PWU,
Debtor/Mortgagor, where STI Holdings
was the winning bidder for a property
located at Pilar Hidalgo Lim Street,
Malate, Manila covered by TCT No.
112932 registered in the name of PWU.

with SEC on 20 Mar 2015 and PSE on 18
Mar 2015.
On 24 August 2015, STI Education
Systems Holdings, Inc. (the Company")
received an Order dated 20 August 2015
(“Order of Dismissal”) issued by Branch
46 of the Regional Trial Court of Manila
(“Rehabilitation Court”), which
dismissed the Petition for Involuntary
Rehabilitation (“Petition”) of Philippine
Women’s University (“PWU”). In
addition, an Order dated 19 August 2015
was also issued by the Rehabilitation
Court, which denied the Motion to Join
Unlad Resources Development Corp.
(“UNLAD”) as a party to the Petition.
The Petition was filed by Dr. Helena Z.

Benitez (“Dr. Benitez”), as an alleged
creditor of PWU, to seek the suspension
of all actions for the enforcement of
claims against PWU, and rehabilitation
of PWU. The Commencement/Stay
Order was used to suspend the extra-
judicial foreclosure proceedings initiated
by the Company against PWU and
UNLAD to satisfy their outstanding
obligations in the amount of
P926,146,885.86 as of 7 December 2014.
The Rehabilitation Court dismissed the
Petition on the following grounds:
1. The Petition, the Rehabilitation Plan

and the attachments thereto contain
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materially false and misleading
statements. The Rehabilitation Court
materially considered the Rehabilitation
Receiver’s Report (“Report”), which
provided, among others, that PWU’s
insolvency is due to debts not incurred in
the ordinary course of business. The
Report further stated that PWU entered
into transactions outside the nature of
PWU, as an educational institution.
Moreover, acquisition of properties and
agreements that appear for the school
did not materialize and yet money was
already spent causing PWU to be in debt.
Lastly, unauthorized advances by its then
President and unaccounted money for
the school formed part of liabilities NOT
in the ordinary course of business; and
2. The Petition is a sham filing intended

to delay the enforcement of the rights of
creditors. The Rehabilitation Court
questioned the right of Dr. Benitez as an
alleged creditor to file the Petition
considering that she (a) is the “brand
name, epitome and embodiment” of
PWU, (b) has unsubstantiated claims and
(c) claims against PWU are for personal
expenses. The Rehabilitation Court was
convinced that the Petition was
executed for the primary purpose of
delaying the enforcement of the rights of
the Company as creditor.
Under Section 4, Rule 1 of the Financial

Rehabilitation Rules of Procedure, the
Order of Dismissal is immediately
executory.
With the outright dismissal of the

Rehabilitation case, the Petition(s) dated
18 February 2015 initiated by the
Company against PWU and UNLAD for
the extra judicial foreclosure of the real
estate mortgages over their Quezon City
and Davao properties can proceed in
order to satisfy PWU and UNLAD's
unpaid loan obligations to the Company
in the amount of P926,146,885.86 as of
7 December 2014.

with SEC on 25 Aug 2015 and PSE on 24
Aug 2015.
Pursuant to the Agreement, in Nov 2011,

the Company acquired PWU’s debt from
PWU’s creditor bank, together with all of
the bank’s rights to the underlying
collateral and security, for the amount of
P223.5 million, on a without recourse
basis. Likewise in accordance with the
Agreement, the Company is obliged to
extend: (1) a direct loan to PWU in the
amount of PP26.5 million and (2) a loan
to UNLAD in the amount of P198.0
million. The receivable from PWU and
UNLAD aggregating to P250.0 million shall
be secured by the PWU Indiana Property
and PWU Taft Property while the loan to
UNLAD shall be secured by the PWU
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Quezon City, UNLAD Davao Property and
UNLAD Quezon City Property. The
receivable from PWU and UNLAD shall be
accrued and paid by way of the
assignment by PWU of its shares in
UNLAD (which PWU will acquire through
a Property-for-Share-Swap Transaction).
Likewise, the Loan to UNLAD shall be paid
by way of conversion of said loan into
equity in UNLAD to enable the Company
to acquire, together with the shares
assigned by PWU to the Company as
payment for the Receivable from PWU
and Loan to PWU.
6) Alternative Dispute Resolution
Describe the alternative dispute resolution system adopted by the Company for the last three (3) years in amicably settling conflicts or
differences between the corporation and its stockholders, and the corporation and third parties, including regulatory authorities.
Alternative Dispute Resolution System

Corporation & Stockholders Appraisal Right – Shareholders shall have appraisal right or the right to dissent and
demand payment of the fair value of their shares in the manner provided for under
Sec 82 of the Corporation Code of the Philippines in case of the following (a) any
amendment to the Articles of Incorporation, which has the effect of changing or
restricting the rights of shareholder or any class of shares, or of authorizing
preferences in any respect superior to those of outstanding shares of any class, or of
extending or shortening the term of the Corporation’s corporate existence; (b) of
sale, lease, exchange, transfer, mortgage, pledge or other disposition of all or
substantially all of the corporate property and assets as provided in the Corporation
Code; and (c) of merger or consolidation of the Corporation with another
corporation.
Corporation & Third Parties STI Holdings combines court litigation with alternative dispute resolution options to
resolve client or third party cases.
Corporation & Regulatory Authorities 1. Negotiation is the statement upon which all consensual ADR activity is established.
It is a consensual procedure intended to allow parties to arrive at a mutually
agreeable solution. Negotiation is intended to aim at compromise.
2. Mediation is a consensual process involving a neutral third party whose role is to
facilitate resolution of the dispute. Both regulators and private individuals not
involved in the regulatory process may act as mediators. In discharging its duties, the
mediator must initially solicit the views of the parties on the nature of the dispute
and its key issues.
3. Conciliation is closely related to mediation, but involves more formal processes.
Here, the parties do not meet together, as the conciliator assumes the role of an
intermediary or liaison. The conciliator’s primary task is to communicate each
disputant’s position to the other, relay settlement options, and sometimes offer
nonbinding recommendation in an effort to bring the sides closer to settlement.
C. BOARD MEETINGS AND ATTENDANCE
1) Are Board of Directors’ meetings scheduled before or at the beginning of the year? At the beginning the year
2) Attendance of Directors
Board Name Date of Election No of Meetings Held No. of Meetings %
during the year Attended
Chairman Eusebio H. Tanco 17 March 2010 4 4 100%
Member Monico V. Jacob 17 March 2010 4 4 100%
Member Joseph Augustin L. Tanco 27 October 2010 4 4 100%
Member Ma. Vanessa Rose L. 27 October 2010 4 4 100%
Tanco
Member Martin K. Tanco 19 December 2012 4 4 100%
Member Rainerio M. Borja 19 December 2012 4 3 75%
Member Paolo Martin O. Bautista 19 December 2012 4 4 100%
Independent Johnip G. Cua 19 December 2012 4 4 100%
Independent Ernest Lawrence L. Cu 19 December 2012 4 2 50%
Independent Jesli A. Lapus 21 March 2013 4 4 100%
Member Teodoro L. Locsin 2 February 2015 4 3 75%
Updated based on the Advisement letter on the Attendance of Board of Directors filed with SEC and PSE on 4 January 2016
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3) Do non-executive directors have a separate meeting during the year without the presence of any executive? If yes, how many times?
The non-executive directors do not have separate meetings during the year without the presence of any executive.
4) Is the minimum quorum requirement for Board decisions set at two thirds of board members? Please explain
The minimum quorum requirement for board decisions is set at the majority (50% + 1) of board members.
5) Access to Information
(a) How many days in advance are board papers5 for board of directors meetings provided to the board?
The board papers are provided to the directors five (5) days before the date of the meeting.
(b) Do board members have independent access to Management and the Corporate Secretary?
Yes.
(c) State the policy of the role of the company secretary. Does such role include assisting the Chairman in preparing the board
agenda, facilitating training of directors, keeping directors updated regarding any relevant statutory and regulatory changes, etc?
The Company Secretary shall be responsible for the safekeeping and preservation of the integrity of the minutes of the meetings of
the Board and its committees as well as the other documents, records and information essential to the conduct of his duties and
responsibilities to the Corporation as set out in the By-Laws. The Corporate Secretary also prepares the agenda in coordination with
the Chairman and send out notices for all Shareholders and Board meetings. He ensures that the members of the Board have
accurate information that will enable them to arrive at intelligent decisions on matters that require their approval and sees to it that
all Board procedures, rules and regulations are strictly followed. Whenever required, the Corporate Secretary shall assist the Board
in making business judgments in good faith and in the performance of its responsibilities and obligations. The Corporate Secretary is
also responsible for submitting and filing all required periodic reports and disclosures of material events with the SEC and the
Philippine Stock Exchange.
(d) Is the Company Secretary trained in legal, accountancy or company secretarial practices?
Yes.
(e) Committee Procedures
Disclose whether there is a procedure that Directors can avail of to enable them to get information necessary to be able to
prepare in advance for the meetings of different committee:
Yes / No
Committee Details of the procedures

Executive Committee The Company’s Corporate Secretary sends the notice of each meeting confirming the date, time,
venue and agenda to each member of the Committee at least two (2) working days prior to the date
of the meeting. Full minutes of the proceedings of, and resolutions made during Committee meetings
shall be kept by the Corporate Secretary. Draft minutes shall be sent to the Committee members for
their comment. Notices, minutes, agenda and supporting papers will be made available to any
Director upon request to the Corporate Secretary.
Audit Committee The Company’s Corporate Secretary sends the notice of each meeting confirming the date, time,
of the meeting. Full minutes of the proceedings of, and resolutions made during, Committee
meetings, shall be kept by the Corporate Secretary. Draft minutes shall be sent to the Committee
members for their comment. Notices, minutes, agenda and supporting papers will be made available
to any Director upon request to the Corporate Secretary.
Nominations Committee The Company’s Corporate Secretary sends the notice of each meeting confirming the date, time,
of the meeting. Full minutes of the proceedings of, and resolutions made during, Committee
meetings, shall be kept by the Corporate Secretary. Draft minutes shall be sent to the Committee
members for their comment. Notices, minutes, agenda and supporting papers will be made available
to any Director upon request to the Corporate Secretary.
Compliance Committee The Company’s Corporate Secretary sends the notice of each meeting confirming the date, time,
venue, and agenda to each member of the Committee at least two (2) working days prior to the date
of the meeting for the members to have a significant evaluation. Full minutes of the proceedings of,
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Board papers consist of complete and adequate information about the matters to be taken in the board meeting. Information includes the background of
explanation on matters brought before the Board, disclosures, budgets, forecasts and internal financial documents.
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and resolutions made during, Committee meetings, shall be kept by the Corporate Secretary. Draft
minutes shall be sent to the Committee members for their comment. Notices, minute, agenda and
supporting papers will be made available to any Director upon request to the Corporate Secretary.
Compensation Committee The Company’s Corporate Secretary sends the notice of each meeting confirming the date, time,
venue, and agenda to each member of the Committee at least two (2) working days prior to the date
of the meeting for the members to have a significant evaluation. Full minutes of the proceedings of,
and resolutions made during, Committee meetings, shall be kept by the Corporate Secretary. Draft
minutes shall be sent to the Committee members for their comment. Notices, minutes, agenda and
supporting papers will be made available to any Director upon request to the Corporate Secretary.
(6) External Advice
Indicate whether or not a procedure exists whereby directors can receive external advice and, if so provide details:
Procedures Details
The Audit Committee may obtain external legal counsel or The Committees shall have full access to management, personnel
independent professional advice if it considers it necessary in the and records for the purpose of performing their duties and
performance of its functions. It shall be provided with sufficient responsibilities.
resources by the Company to discharge its duties.
The Nominations Committee may secure independent expert

advice as it may deem desirable or appropriate.
(7) Change/s in existing policies
Indicate, if applicable, any change/s introduced by the Board of Directors (during its most recent term) on existing policies that may
have an effect on the business of the company and the reason/s for the change:
Existing Policies Changes Reason

There is no change in the existing policies of N/A N/A
the Corporation
D. REMUNERATION MATTERS
1) Remuneration process
Disclose the process used for determining the remuneration of the CEO and four (4) most highly compensated management officers:
Process CEO Top 4 Highest Paid Management Officers

(1) Fixed remuneration N/A N/A
(2) Variable remuneration N/A N/A
(3) Per Diem allowance Board Resolution N/A
(4) Bonus N/A N/A
(5) Stock Option and other financial N/A N/A
instruments
(6) Other (specify) N/A N/A
For 2015, the top four (4) executive officers as a group did not receive compensation from the Company. There is no employment
contract between the Company and any of its executive officers.
Remuneration Policy and Structure for Executive and Non-Executive Directors
Disclose the Company’s policy on remuneration and the structure of its compensation package. Explain how the compensation of
Executive and Non-Executive Directors is calculated.
Remuneration Policy Structure of Compensation How Compensation is

Packages Calculated
Executive Directors N/A N/A N/A
Non-Executive Directors N/A N/A N/A
Do stockholders have the opportunity to approve the decision on total remuneration (fees, allowances, benefits-in-kind and other
emoluments) of board of directors? Provide details for the last three (3) years.
The corporation’s annual reports and information statements shall contain a clear and understandable disclosure of all fixed and
variable compensation that may be paid, directly or indirectly, to its directors and top four (4) management officers during the
preceding fiscal year.
Remuneration Scheme Date of Stockholders’ Approval

There is no remuneration scheme formulated yet for the Board N/A
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of Directors. They only receive per diems for every meeting they
attended. The levels of remuneration of the Corporation should
be sufficient to be able to attract and retain the services of
qualified and competent directors and officers.
2) Aggregate remuneration
Complete the following table on the aggregate remuneration accrued during the most recent year:
Remuneration Item Executive Directors Non-Executive Directors Independent Directors

(other than independent
directors)
(1) Fixed remuneration N/A N/A N/A
(2) Variable remuneration N/A N/A N/A
(3) Per Diem allowance P264,705.90 P123,529.42 P123,529.42
(January to December 2015) (January to December 2015) (January to December 2015)
(4) Bonus N/A N/A N/A
(5) Stock Option and other N/A N/A N/A
financial instruments
(6) Other (specify) N/A N/A N/A
Total
Other Benefits Executive Directors Non-Executive Directors Independent Directors

directors)
(1) Advances N/A N/A N/A
(2) Credit granted N/A N/A N/A
(3) Pension Plan/s N/A N/A N/A
Contributions
(4) Pension Plans, Obligations N/A N/A N/A
incurred
(5) Life Insurance Premium N/A N/A N/A
(6) Hospitalization Plan N/A N/A N/A
(7) Car Plan N/A N/A N/A
(8) Other (specify) N/A N/A N/A
Total N/A N/A N/A
The above-mentioned amendments were included in the SEC Form 17 A for the Fiscal Year Ending 31 March 2015 filed with the SEC and PSE
on 14 July 2015.
3) Stock Rights, Options and Warrants

(a) Board of Directors
Complete the following table, on the members of the company’s Board of Directors who own or are entitled to stock rights,
options or warrants over the company’s shares:
Director’s Name Number of Number of Indirect Number of Total % from

Direct/Option/Rights/ Option/Rights/Warrants Equivalent Capital Stock
Warrants Shares
Eusebio H. Tanco 0 0 0 0
Monico V. Jacob 0 0 0 0
Martin K. Tanco 0 0 0 0
Paolo Martin O. Bautista 0 0 0 0
Rainerio M. Borja 0 0 0 0
Ernest Lawrence L. Cu 0 0 0 0
Jesli A. Lapus 0 0 0 0
Joseph Augustin L. Tanco 0 0 0 0
Ma. Vanessa Rose L. Tanco 0 0 0 0
Johnip G. Cua 0 0 0 0
Teodoro L. Locsin 0 0 0 0
(b) Amendments of Incentive Programs
Indicate any amendments and discontinuation of any incentive programs introduced, including the criteria used in the
creation of the program. Disclose whether these are subject to approval during the Annual Stockholder’s Meeting:
Incentive Program Amendments Date of Stockholders’ Approval
Promotion is an upward movement There are no amendments and If there will be amendments in the
across levels within a single rank but discontinuation of any incentive incentive programs, these amendments
one has to meet certain criteria. programs introduced, including the will not be subject to approval during
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Merit increases are granted to criteria used in the creation of the the Annual Stockholder’s Meeting.
employees who display commendable program.
performance as reflected in the regular
Performance Appraisal exercise for a
given fiscal year.
Bonuses are management-driven
initiatives granted to employees
depending on the overall business
performance of the company. The
granting of a bonus shall not be
interpreted, in and of itself, as a
permanent benefit.
4) Remuneration of Management
Identify the five (5) members of management who are not at the same time executive directors and indicate the total
remuneration received during the financial year:
Name of Officer/Position Total Remuneration

There is no member of management who is not at the same N/A
time an executive director.
E. BOARD COMMITTEES
1) Number of Members, Functions and Responsibilities
Provide details on the number of members of each committee, its functions, key responsibilities and the power/authority
delegated to it by the Board:
Committee No of Committee Functions Key Power

Members Charter Responsibilities
Executive Non- Independent
Director Executive Director (ID)
(ED) Director
(NED)
Executive 4 1 - / In the absence of The Executive All powers which
the Board, the Committee shall may be lawfully
Executive have and may delegated to
Committee shall exercise all the them, subject to
act by majority powers which may such limitations
vote of all its be lawfully as may be
members on such delegated to them, provided by
specific matters subject to such resolution of the
within the limitations as may Board.
competence of be provided by
the Board of resolution of the
Directors. Board.
Audit 2 - 2 / To assist the 1.Financial Power to
Board in fulfilling Reporting and perform
its oversight Disclosures; oversight
responsibility of 2.Risk financial and risk
the Company’s Management; management;
corporate 3. Internal Control; Power to
governance 4. Internal Audit; improve the
processes relating 5. External Audit; stakeholder’s
to the: (1) FS and confidence and
Financial reporting corporate
process; (2) governance by
Internal Control bringing out
Systems; (3) better internal
Internal and control systems,
External Audit; (4) better
Compliance by the monitoring and
Company with oversight, and
accounting better
standards, legal disclosures and
and regulatory quality of
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requirements; (5) internal and
Risk Management external
Policies and reporting.
Processes and (6)
Business practices
and ethical
standards.
Nominations 1 2 1 / The Nominations The Nominations Power to pre-
Committee is Committee is screen and
responsible for responsible for shortlist
reviewing the reviewing the candidates for
qualifications of qualifications of the election to the
the nominees for nominees for Board.
directors and directors and
preparing the preparing the Final
Final List of List of Candidates.
Candidates.
Compensation 4 - - / Establish a formal Review the Power to
and transparent structure and establish a
procedure for competitiveness of formal and
developing a the Corporation’s transparent
policy on executive officer procedure for
executive compensation developing a
remuneration and programs policy on
for fixing the considering the executive
remuneration following factors (1) remuneration
packages of the retention of and for fixing the
corporate officers executive officers remuneration
and directors. (2) motivation of packages of
executive officers to corporate
achieve the officers and
Corporation’s directors.
business goals and
(3) alignment of the Provide
interest of oversight over
executive officers remuneration of
with the long-term senior
interests of the management
corporation’s and other key
shareholders. personnel
ensuring that
compensation is
consistent with
the
Corporation’s
culture, strategy
and control
environment
2) Committee Members
(a) Executive Committee (New)

Office Name Date of No. of No. of Meetings % Length of Service in
Appointment Meetings Attended the Committee
Held
Chairman Eusebio H. Tanco 19 Dec. 2012 0 0 0 2 years and 10 months
Member (ED) Monico V. Jacob 19 Dec. 2012 0 0 0 2 years and 10 months
Member (ED) Yolanda M. 19 Dec. 2012 0 0 0 2 years and 10 months
Bautista
Member (ED) Martin K. Tanco 19 Dec. 2012 0 0 0 2 years and 10 months
Member (NED) Rainerio M. Borja 19 Dec. 2012 0 0 0 2 years and 10 months
Updated based on SEC Form 17 – C, Item 4. Election of Directors, Officers and Committee Members filed with SEC on
28 September 2015 and PSE on 25 September 2015
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(b) Audit Committee
Office Name Date of No. of No. of % Length of Service in

Appointment Meetings Held Meetings the Committee
Attended
Chairman (ID) Johnip G. Cua 19 Dec. 2012 1 1 100% 2 years and 10 months
Member (ED) Martin K. Tanco 19 Dec. 2012 1 1 100% 2 years and 10 months
Member (ED) Paolo Martin O. 19 Dec. 2012 1 1 100% 2 years and 10 months
Bautista
Member (ID) Ernest L. Cu 19 Dec. 2012 1 1 100% 2 years and 10 months
Disclose the profile or qualifications of the Audit Committee members.
Audit Committee members shall preferably have accounting and finance backgrounds. Each member should have at least an
adequate understanding or competence of most of the financial management systems and environment of STI Holdings.
Describe the Audit Committee’s responsibility relative to the external auditor.
The Audit Committee performs oversight functions over the external auditors. The Audit Committee should ensure that
external auditors act independently and that they have unrestricted access to all records, properties and personnel to enable
them to perform their respective audit functions. Prior to the commencement of the audit, the Audit Committee shall discuss
with the external auditor the nature, scope and expenses of the audit, and ensure proper coordination if more than one audit
firm is involved in the activity to secure proper coverage and minimize duplication of efforts. The Audit Committee shall
evaluate and determine the non-audit work, if any, of the external auditor, and review periodically the non-audit fees paid to
the external auditor in relation to their significance to the annual income of the external auditor and to the Corporation’s
overall consultancy expenses. The Audit Committee shall disallow any non-audit work that may conflict with the duties of the
external auditor as such or may pose a threat to his independence.
(c) Nomination Committee

Office Name Date of No. of No. of % Length of Service in the
Appointment Meetings Meetings Committee
Held Attended
Chairman Eusebio H. Tanco 8 Dec. 2011 1 1
100% 3 years and 10 months
Member (ID) Ernest Lawrence Cu 19 Dec. 2012 1 1
Member (NED) Ma. Vanessa Rose L. 19 Dec 2012 1 1
Tanco
Member (NED) Rainerio M. Borja 19 Dec. 2012 1 1 100% 2 years and 10 months
(d) Remuneration/Compensation Committee (New)
Office Name Date of No. of No. of % Length of

Appointment Meetings Held Meetings Service in the
Attended Committee
Chairman Eusebio H. 19 Dec. 2012 0 0 0 2 years and 10
Tanco months
Member (ED) Monico V. 19 Dec. 2012 0 0 0 2 years and 10
Jacob months
Member Yolanda M. 19 Dec. 2012 0 0 0 2 years and 10
Bautista months
Member (ED) Joseph 19 Dec. 2012 0 0 0 2 years and 10
Augustin L. months
Tanco
(e) Compliance Committee
Office Name Date of No. of No. of % Length of

Appointment Meetings Held Meetings Service in the
Attended Committee
Chairman Arsenio C. 19 Dec. 2012 1 1 100% 2 years and 10
Cabrera, Jr. months
Member (ED) Monico V. 19 Dec. 2012 1 1 100% 2 years and 10
Jacob months
Member Yolanda M. 19 Dec. 2012 1 1 100% 2 years and 10
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Bautista months
Member (ED) Paolo Martin 19 Dec. 2012 1 1 100% 2 years and 10
O. Bautista months
3) Changes in Committee Members
Indicate any changes in committee membership that occurred during the year and the reason for the changes:
Name of Committee Name Reason

Executive No change N/A
Audit No change N/A
Nomination No change N/A
Remuneration/Compensation No change N/A
Compliance No change N/A
4) Work Done and Issues Addressed
Describe the work done by each committee and the significant issues addressed during the year
Name of Committee Work Done Issues Addressed

Audit Reviewed/Approved/Submitted the Final There were no issues addressed by the
Draft FS for the Fiscal Year ending 31 Audit Committee.
March 2015 to the Board for approval on
13 July 2015
Nominations Pre-screened, shortlisted, and presented There were no issues addressed by the
to the Board on 27 July 2015 for their Nominations Committee.
acceptance and approval, the names of
the candidates for election to the Board of
Directors and Independent Directors in the
Annual Meeting of the Stockholders held
on 25 September 2015.
Compliance STI Holdings is included in the list of top There were no issues addressed by the
50 Philippine-listed companies evaluated Compliance Committee.
under the ASEAN Corporate Governance
Scorecard in 2014. The top listed
companies from six participating ASEAN
member-countries were evaluated based
on the international standards of
corporate governance, including the five
Organization for Economic Cooperation
and Development principles of corporate
governance.
The company is one of the 60 publicly-
listed companies that have made it to the
latest cut of the PSE Shariah-compliant
firms, as of end-March 2015, following a
screening of 260 listed firms assessed for
their compliance with the rules,
regulations, teachings, and values that
govern the lives of Muslims.
Remuneration N/A There were no issues addressed by the
Remuneration Committee
Updated based on: Audit – SEC Form 17A for the FY ended 31 March 2015 filed with SEC and PSE on 14 July 2015; Nomination –
SEC Form 17 –C, Item 9, Other Matters – Other Events filed with SEC and PSE on 27 July 2015; Compliance - SEC Form 17 – C, Item
9. Other Matters – Press Release “STI Holdings breaks P2 billion mark as enrollments drive more students” filed with SEC on 16
July 2015
5) Committee Program
Provide a list of programs that each committee plans to undertake to address relevant issues in the improvement or enforcement
of effective governance for the coming year.
Name of Committee Planned Programs Issues to be addressed

Executive To ensure that the Group is accurately Identification of synergies, plans and
identifying synergies and that it is common resources of the group.
implementing plans and utilizing common
resources in the best interest of the
Group as a whole and that no company in
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the Group is disadvantaged by
transactions with another affiliate or by
sharing of resources.
Audit To ensure that the internal audit Formulation and implementation of
examinations cover the evaluation of controls encompassing the company’s
adequacy and effectiveness of controls governance, operations, information
encompassing the Company's system, reliability and integrity of
governance, operations, information financial and operational information.
system, reliability and integrity of
financial and operational information,
effectiveness and efficiency of
operations, safeguarding of assets and
compliance with laws, rules and
regulations.
Nomination To make sure that there is a mix of Selection of qualified nominees to the
competent nominees, each of whom can Board for election by the stockholders in
add value and contribute independent accordance with the By-laws, Manual of
judgment to the formulation of sound Corporate Governance and relevant laws,
corporate strategies and policies. rules and regulations.
Compensation To ensure that a formal and transparent Formulation of the Corporation's
procedure for developing a policy on executive officer compensation programs
executive remuneration and for fixing the considering the following factors: (i) the
remuneration packages of corporate attraction and retention of executive
officers and directors, and provide officers; (ii) the motivation of executive
oversight over remuneration of senior officers to achieve the Corporation's
management and other key personnel business objectives, and (iii) the
ensuring that compensation is consistent alignment of the interest of executive
with the Corporation's culture, strategy officers with the long-term interests of
and control environment. the Corporation's shareholders.
Compliance To ensure that all material information, Overseeing of the Company’s compliance
corporate acts and development of efforts with respect to relevant Company
events will be disclosed properly and that policies, the Company’s Code of Business
it shall have the oversight responsibility Conduct, and other relevant laws and
for matters of non-financial compliance, regulations and monitoring the
including the Company’s overall implementation of compliance programs,
compliance programs, policies and policies and procedures that are designed
procedures; significant legal or regulatory to be responsive to the various
compliance exposure; and material compliance and regulatory risks facing the
reports or inquiries from government or Company.
regulatory agencies.
F. RISK MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
1) Disclose the following:
(a) Overall risk management philosophy of the Company
Risk management is the process of making and carrying out decisions that will minimize the adverse effect of probable losses
upon the Company. The Board of Directors should satisfy themselves that the risk management policies and procedures
designed and implemented by the Company’s senior executives are consistent with the Company’s corporate strategy and risk
appetite and are functioning as directed, and that necessary steps are taken to adopt a culture of risk-aware and risk-adjusted
decision-making throughout the organization.
(b) A statement that the directors have reviewed the effectiveness of the risk management system and commenting on the
adequacy thereof;
A Certification on the adequacy and effectiveness of the risk management system signed by the President and CEO and
Corporate Secretary.
(c) Period covered by the review;
January 1 – December 31, 2012
(d) How often the risk management system is reviewed and the directors’ criteria for assessing its effectiveness; and
The risk management systems are reviewed annually. The approval of the Board of Directors must be secured for any revisions
thereto or for any case where external organizations may recommend a change. Recommendations by such external
organizations are subject to the approval of the Audit Committee.
(e) Where no review was conducted during the year, an explanation why not.
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The Risk Management System was reviewed, formulated and approved only in 2012.
2) Risk Policy
(a) Company
Give a general description of the company’s risk management policy, setting out and assessing the risk/s covered by the
system (ranked according to priority), along with the objective behind the policy for each kind of risk:
Risk Exposure Risk Management Policy Objective

Strategic Risk Risks that may have a positive or negative Effectiveness of process.
effect on achieving the corporation’s strategic
purpose and objectives.
Corporate Risks Risks or opportunities that may affect To safeguard assets.
achieving the objectives of the planned
outcomes of performance identified through
divisional operational plans, specific purpose
plans, portfolio plans or programs of change.
Operational Risks Risks or opportunities that affect plans To minimize the adverse effect of
cascading from the SBU operational plan and probable losses upon the Company
achieving the deliverables of projects.
(b) Group
Give a general description of the Group’s risk management policy, setting out and assessing the risk/s covered by the system
(ranked according to priority), along with the objective behind the policy for each kind of risk:
Risk Exposure Risk Management Policy Objective

Strategic Risk Risks that may have a positive or Effectiveness of process.
negative effect on achieving the
corporation’s strategic purpose and
objectives.
Corporate Risks Risks or opportunities that may affect To safeguard assets.
achieving the objectives of the planned
outcomes of performance identified
through divisional operational plans,
specific purpose plans, portfolio plans or
programs of change.
Operational Risks Risks or opportunities that affect plans To minimize the adverse effect of
cascading from the operational plan and probable losses upon the company
achieving the deliverables of projects.
(c) Minority Shareholders
Indicate the principal risk of the exercise of controlling shareholders’ voting power.
Risk to Minority Shareholders

Approval of a Related-party transaction
3) Control System Set Up
(a) Company
Briefly describe the control systems set up to assess, manage and control the main issue/s faced by the Company:
Risk Exposure Risk Assessment Risk Management and Control

(Monitoring and Measurement Process) (Structures, Procedures, Actions Taken)
Strategic Risk Risks at this level affect the decisions The various people and groups involved
made regarding organizational in the risk governance structure shall be
priorities, resource allocation, and given full access to management,
tolerance and acceptance of risk. personnel and records for the purpose
of performing their duties and
responsibilities. The Company shall
provide these individuals and groups
with sufficient resources to discharge
their duties.
Corporate Risks At the program level, risks may The officers or employees concerned
eventually transition into ‘business as may obtain external legal counsel or
usual’ upon program completion. independent professional advice if they
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considers this necessary in the
performance of their functions.
Operations Risk Risks at this level relate to a The various people and groups involved
department’s systems, resources and in the risk governance structure shall be
processes. given full access to management,
personnel and records for the purpose
their duties.
(b) Group
Briefly describe the control systems set up to assess, manage and control the main issue/s faced by the Group:
Risk Exposure Risk Assessment Risk Management and Control
(Monitoring and Measurement Process) (Structures, Procedures, Actions Taken)
Strategic Risk Risks at this level affect the decisions The various people and groups involved
made regarding the organizational in the risk governance structure shall be
priorities, resource allocation, and given full access to management,
tolerance and acceptance of risk. personnel and records for the purpose
their duties.
Corporate Risks At the program level, risks may
eventually transition into ‘business as The officers or employees concerned
usual’ upon program completion. may obtain external legal counsel or
independent professional advice if they
consider this necessary in the
performance of their functions.
Operations Risk Risks at this level relate to department’s
systems, resources and processes. The various people and groups involved
in the risk governance structure shall be
given full access to management,
personnel and records for the purpose
their duties.
(c) Committee
Identify the committee or any other body of corporate governance in charge of laying down and supervising these control
mechanisms, and give details of its functions:
Committee/Unit Control Mechanism Details of its Functions

Audit Committee 1. Rotation of Audit Partner; To assist the Board in fulfilling its oversight
2. Restrictions on non-audit services; responsibility of the Company’s corporate
3. Continuous review of the governance processes relating to the: (1) FS and
effectiveness of corporate governance Financial reporting process; (2) Internal Control
processes; Systems; (3) Internal and External Audit; (4)
4. Maintain the integrity of the audit Compliance by the Company with accounting
process as a whole. standards, legal and regulatory requirements;
(5) Risk Management Policies and Processes
and (6) Business practices and ethical
standards.
G. INTERNAL AUDIT AND CONTROL
1) Internal Control System
Disclose the following information pertaining to the internal control system of the Company:
(a) Explain how the internal control system is defined for the company;
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The Corporation shall have in place an independent internal audit function which shall be performed by an Internal Auditor, through
which it’s Board, senior management, and stockholders shall be provided with reasonable assurance that its key organizational and
procedural controls are effective, appropriate and complied with.
The minimum internal control mechanisms for management’s operational responsibility shall center on the President, being ultimately
accountable for the Corporation’s organizational and procedural controls.
The scope and particulars of a system of effective organizational and procedural controls shall be based on the following factors: (1) the
nature and complexity of the business and business culture; (2) the volume, size and complexity of transactions; (3) the degree of risk; (4)
the centralization and delegation of authority; (5) the extent and effectiveness of information technology; and 6) the extent of regulatory
compliance.
(b) A statement that the directors have reviewed the effectiveness of the internal control system and whether they consider them
effective and adequate;
A Certification signed by the Compliance Officer and President of STI Holdings that the company has substantially adopted all the
provisions of the Manual on Corporate Governance for 2012 was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on 2 January
2013.
(c) Period covered by the review;
January 1 – December 21, 2014
(d) How often internal controls are reviewed and the directors’ criteria for assessing the effectiveness of the internal control system;
Internal controls are reviewed annually. The scope and particulars of a system of effective organizational and procedural controls
shall be based on the following factors: (1) the nature and complexity of the business and business culture; (2) the volume, size and
complexity of transactions; (3) the degree of risk; (4) the centralization and delegation of authority; (5) the extent and effectiveness
of information technology; and 6) the extent of regulatory compliance.
(e) Where no review was conducted during the year, an explanation why not.
A review was conducted during the year.
2) Internal Audit
(a) Role, Scope and Internal Audit Function
Give a general description of the role, scope of internal audit work and other details of the internal audit function.
Role Scope Indicate whether in- Name of Chief Reporting process

house or Outsource Internal
Internal Audit Function Auditor/Auditing
Firm
The Internal Auditor is The Internal Auditor Outsourced Mr. Jun Sagcal The Internal Auditor shall
expected to support the shall: (1) perform report to the Audit
corporate governance oversight functions over Committee (AC). He shall
process of the Company. the Company’s internal submit to the AC and
audit team; and (2) Management an annual
review the audit plan to report on the internal
ensure its conformity audit department’s
with the objectives of activities, responsibilities
the Company. and performance relative
to the audit plans and
strategies as approved by
the AC.
(b) Do the appointment and/or removal of the Internal Auditor or the accounting/auditing firm or corporation to which the internal
audit function is outsourced require the approval of the audit committee?
Yes.
(c) Discuss the internal auditor’s reporting relationship with the audit committee. Does the internal auditor have direct and
unfettered access to the board of directors and the audit committee and to all records, properties and personnel?
The Internal Auditor shall report to the Audit Committee (AC). He shall submit to the AC and Management an annual report on the
internal audit department’s activities, responsibilities and performance relative to the audit plans and strategies as approved by the
AC.
The Internal Auditor has direct, free and full access to all the Company's records, properties and personnel relevant to and required
by his functions.
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(d) Resignation, Re-assignment and Reasons
Disclose any resignation/s or re-assignment of the internal audit staff (including those employed by the third-party auditing firm)
and the reason/s for them.
Name of Audit Staff Reason

There is no resignation from the audit staff. There is no resignation from the audit staff.
(e) Progress against Plans, Issues, Findings and Examination Trends

State the internal audit’s progress against plans, significant issues, significant findings and examination trends.
Progress Against Plans The Company was able to improve the effectiveness of the systems of internal controls and to align the
internal audit activities in accordance with the international Standards on the Professional Practice of
Internal Auditing.
Issues6 There are no compliance matters that arise from adopting different interpretations.
Findings7 There are no findings with concrete basis under the Company’s policies and rules.
Examination Trends The Company has developed a structure that facilitates healthy environment.
[The relationship among progress, plans, issues and findings should be viewed as an internal control review cycle which involves
the following step-by-step activities:
1) Preparation of an audit plan inclusive of as timeline and milestones;
2) Conduct of examination based on the plan;
3) Evaluating of the progress in the implementation of the plan;
4) Documentation of issues and findings as a result of the examination;
5) Determination of the pervasive issues and findings (“examination trends”) based on single year result and/or year-to-
year results;
6) Conduct of the foregoing procedures on a regular basis.
(f) Audit Control Policies and Procedures
Disclose all internal audit controls, policies and procedures that have been established by the company and the result of an
assessment as to whether the established controls, policies and procedures have been implemented under the column
“Implementation”.
Policies and procedures Implementation

The integrity of the Company's financial statements and the financial reporting process; Implemented
The appointment, remuneration, qualifications, independence and performance of the Implemented
internal auditors and the integrity of the audit process as a whole;
The effectiveness of the systems of internal control and the risk management process; Implemented
The performance and leadership of the internal audit function; Implemented
The company's compliance with applicable legal, regulatory and corporate governance Implemented
requirements; and
The preparation of year-end report of the Committee for approval of the Board. Implemented
(g) Mechanism and Safeguards
State the mechanism established by the company to safeguard the independence of the auditors, financial analysts, investment
banks and rating agencies (example, restrictions on trading in the company’s shares and imposition of internal approval
procedures for these transactions, limitation on the non-audit services that an external auditor may provide to the company):
Auditors Financial Analysts Investment Banks Rating Agencies

(Internal and External)
Established an Audit Established an Audit Established an Audit Established an Audit
Committee Committee Committee Committee
Rotation of Audit Partner Enhancement of the value of Enhancement of the value of Continuous review of the
organization organization effectiveness of corporate
governance processes
Restrictions on non-audit Ensure the integrity of the Ensure the integrity of the Maintain the integrity of the
services Company’s Financial Company’s Financial audit process as a whole
Statements Statements
(h) State the officers (preferably the Chairman and the CEO) who will have to attest to the company’s full compliance with the SEC
Code of Corporate Governance. Such confirmation must state that all directors, officers and employees of the Company have
been given proper instruction on their respective duties as mandated by the Code and that internal mechanisms are in place to
ensure compliance.
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“Issues” are compliance matters that arise from adopting different interpretations.
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“Findings” are those with concrete basis under the Company’s policies and rules
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Mr. Eusebio H. Tanco - Chairman
Mr. Monico V. Jacob - President and CEO
H. ROLE OF STAKEHOLDERS
1) Disclose the company’s policy and activities relative to the following:
Policy Activities
Customers’ welfare 1. The Company's directors, officers and Filling up of survey forms
employees shall conduct themselves in a fair,
ethical, legal and honest manner. Trust and
integrity are the cornerstones of all of the
business dealings and relationships these
individuals establish with stockholders,
customers, vendors, creditors, competitors,
government officials, communities, the media
and the general public, as well as each other.
2. The Company's directors, officers and
employees shall not engage in conduct or
activity that could raise questions as to the
Company's honesty or reputation or otherwise
cause embarrassment to the Company or its
stakeholders.
Supplier/Contractor selection practice To achieve cost-effective purchases for the Purchase of materials, supplies, properties
advantage/optimum benefit of the organization; and or services
To ensure that the right quality and quantity of
materials, supplies, properties, and/or services
are available at the right time and place to meet
the needs of the organization; and,
To preserve the integrity of the
purchasing/selection process
Environmentally friendly value-chain The company, through its subsidiaries, has in 1. ABS-CBN Foundation's Kapit Bisig para
place an environment – related programs. sa Ilog Pasig (KBPIP) run on September 30,
Following the success of the previous advocacy 2012 in Quezon City. Dubbed "09.30.2012
runs for the Pasig River, Team STI once again Run, Ride & Roll for the Pasig River," - STI
unfolded its solid support to the environmental Sends Largest Contingent to Run for Pasig.
cause as it sends the largest school contingent
Community interaction The Company, through its subsidiary, has in 1. "Driving Education Where IT Matters"
place a community involvement program. STI aims to contribute to nation building and
Foundation’s core programs of advocacy provide economic development of the country by
educational opportunities to public school providing applicable ICT-enhanced
teachers, students, and disadvantaged youths. training to the youth. Using a “classroom
Beneath its extensive operations, it takes pride on wheels” model, the project will be able
in changing landscapes. It is only in truly to visit schools nationwide and train
transforming the lives of many that STI students for free.
Foundation’s achievements are made 2. STI Foundation partnered with the
significant. National Youth Commission (NYC) and the
Department of Education (DepEd) for the
Voice of the Youth National Oratorical
Competition (VOTY), a nationwide
competition participated by fourth year
high school students from almost 600
public and private schools. This advocacy
serves as platform to encourage students
to fluently express their views in English
for global competency, as well as to
develop critical thinking through the art of
public speaking.
3. Beyond education, the Foundation also
focuses its efforts in community and civic
engagement. STI Foundation forged a
partnership with GMA 7’s leading variety
show Eat Bulaga for the Plastic ni Juan: Sa
Plastic at Basura may DalangPag-asa. A
proactive project that does not only aim
to provide public school students with
recycled arm chairs, but is also geared
towards addressing the waste
management issues of various
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communities through the collection of
plastic wastes at the barangay level.
Collected plastic wastes are recycled into
mono block armchairs and donated to
select public schools. This plastic
collection drive was implemented with
the support of 16 STI campuses in Metro
Manila.
Anti-corruption programmes and Among other restrictions, the Anti-Graft and The company has no activity yet on Anti-
procedures? Corrupt Practices Act prohibits companies from corruption.
paying or offering to pay anything of value to
any government official, government employee,
political party or political candidate to obtain or
retain business or to influence a person working
in an official capacity. Violations of this act can
result in significant penalties to the Company
and any individual involved.
Safeguarding creditors’ rights The Company's directors, officers and The company has no activity yet on
employees shall conduct themselves in a fair, safeguarding creditors’ rights.
ethical, legal and honest manner. Trust and
integrity are the cornerstones of all of the
business dealings and relationships these
individuals establish with stockholders,
customers, vendors, creditors, competitors,
government officials, communities, the media
and the general public, as well as each other.
The Company's directors, officers and
employees shall not engage in conduct or
activity that could raise questions as to the
Company's honesty or reputation or otherwise
cause embarrassment to the Company or its
stakeholders.
2) Does the company have a separate corporate responsibility (CR) report/section or sustainability report/section?
Yes.
3) Performance-enhancing mechanisms for employee participating.
(a) What are the company’s policy for its employees’ safety, health and welfare?
Employees are provided medical health card/insurance.
(b) Show data relating to health, safety and welfare of its employees.
100% of our employees are covered with health, safety and welfare in the company.
(c) State the company’s training and development programs for its employees. Show the data.
The Company, through its subsidiaries and associate companies, has in place training and development programs for its employees.
The Faculty members are distinguished professionals in the fields of Information Technology, Engineering, Education, Business
Management and Healthcare. They are recognized in their fields of profession nationwide.
To assist the faculty members in their profession and to continuously improve their technical and instructional competencies and
skills, our subsidiaries offers a broad range of academic development programs and activities. These programs aim to improve the
quality of faculty, academic instruction, academic services, and the quality of students. These programs focus on three areas:
Faculty Development; Instructional Development and Organizational Development
(d) State the company’s reward/compensation policy that accounts for the performance of the company beyond short-term financial
measures.
The Company implements a performance evaluation policy. Every employee faces performance evaluations in their workplace.
Managers base these evaluations on the goals and performance of the employee. Together, the manager and employee create
performance measures to use in future evaluations. This allows an employee to understand exactly how his performance will be
judged.
4) What are the company’s procedures for handling complaints by employees concerning illegal (including corruption) and unethical
behavior? Explain how employees are protected from retaliation.
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In order for the Code to be effective, employees must feel free to bring forth their good faith concerns without the fear of retribution or
retaliation from the Company or any other employee. The Company does not condone nor will it not tolerate any retaliation against an
individual who lawfully and in good faith reports any misconduct or violations of this Code. Further, an employee who provides
information regarding any conduct the employee reasonably believes constitutes a violation of the securities laws or financial fraud
statutes (1) to any government authority, (2) by testimony or otherwise in any proceeding pending or about to be commenced concerning
such violation or (3) to any person with supervisory authority over the employee or authorized by the Company to investigate such
conduct, may not be discharged, demoted, discriminated or otherwise retaliated against based upon the information they have provided.
When practical and appropriate under the circumstances, and in order to protect the privacy of the persons involved, those individuals
investigating a suspected violation will attempt to keep confidential the identity of the individuals who report a suspected violation or
who participates in an investigation. There may be situations, however, when this information, or the identity of the individuals involved,
must be disclosed as part of the investigation process.
I. DISCLOSURE AND TRANSPARENCY
1) Ownership Structure
(a) Holding 5% shareholding or more

Shareholder Number of Shares Percent Beneficial Owner
Eusebio H. Tanco 1,449,531,875 14.635% Eusebio H. Tanco
Prudent Resources, Inc. 1,614,264,964 16.30% Various Beneficial Owners
Rescom Developers, Inc. 795,265,934 8.03% Various Beneficial Owners
Eujo Philippines, Inc. 763,873,130 7.71% Various Beneficial Owners
Insurance Builders, Inc. 629,776,992 6.36% Various Beneficial Owners
STI Education Services Group, 502,307,895 5.07% Various Beneficial Owners
Inc.
Morgan Stanley Investment 816,264,000 8.24% Morgan Stanley Investment
Management Corporation Management Corporation
Dunross Investment Ltd. 528,522,000 5.34% Dunross Investment Ltd.
Updated based on SEC Form 23-B filed with SEC and PSE on 9 Nov 2015 for Insurance Builders, Inc.; SEC Form 23-B filed with SEC and PSE
on 16 Nov 2015, 22 and 23 Dec 2015 for Mr. E. H. Tanco.
Name of Senior Management Number of Direct Number of Indirect shares/through % of Capital Stock
Shares (name of record owner)
Monico V. Jacob 1 33,784,056/Venture Securities, Inc. 0.34%
Yolanda M. Bautista 1 5,000,000/Venture Securities, Inc. 0.05%
Joseph Augustin L. Tanco 1 2,000,000/Venture Securities, Inc. 0.02%
Paulo Martin O. Bautista - 3,250,000/Venture Securities, Inc. 0.03%
Arsenio C. Cabrera, Jr. - 6,500,000/Venture Securities, Inc. 0.065%
2) Does the Annual Report disclose the following:
Key risks Yes

Corporate Objective Yes
Financial performance indicators Yes
Non-Financial performance indicators Yes
Dividend policy Yes
Details of whistle-blowing policy No, filed under a
separate report
Biographical details (at least age, qualifications, date of first appointment, relevant experience, and any Yes
other directorships of listed companies) of directors/commissioners
Training and/or continuing education programme attended by each director/commissioner No, filed under a
separate report
Number of board of directors/commissioners meetings held during the year No, filed under a
separate report
Attendance details of each director/commissioners in respect of meetings held No, filed under a
separate report
Details of remuneration of the CEO and each member of the board of directors/commissioners Yes
3) External Auditor’s fee
Name of Auditor Audit Fee Non-audit Fee

SGV & Co. P850,000.00 (2014-15) P102,000.00 (2015-2015)
on 14 July 2015.)
4) Medium of Communication
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List down the mode/s of communication that the company is using for dissemination information.
(a) Email;
(b) Website
(c) General Assemblies
5) Date of release of audited financial report: 105 days after the fiscal year or on or before 14 July 2015
6) Company Website
Does the company have a website disclosing up-to-date information about the following?
Business operations Yes

Financial Statements/reports (current and prior years) Yes
Materials provided in briefings to analysts and media Yes
Shareholding Structure Yes
Group Corporate Structure Yes
Downloadable annual report Yes
Notice of AGM and/or EGM Yes
Company’s constitution (company’s by-laws, memorandum and articles of association) Yes
Should any of the foregoing information be not disclosed, please indicate reason thereto.
All the foregoing information is disclosed.
7) Disclosure of RPT
RPT Relationship Nature Value

*Philippine Women’s Affiliate Company Outstanding Receivable – P250,000,000
University (PWU) – an Principal: To be settled by way of
entity under common *Entities under common assignment of investment in
management management until shares
November 14, 2014.
Interest 12,651,546
*UNLAD Resources Affiliate Company Outstanding Receivable – 198,000,000
Development Principal: To be settled by way of
Corporation (UNLAD) *Entities under common assignment of investment in
an entity under management until shares
common management November 14, 2014.
Interest 3,327,389
STI ESG Subsidiary 2015: Advisory Fee – 30 days 14,400,000

upon receipt of billings;
Noninterest-bearing
Reimbursement – 30 days upon

receipt of billings; Noninterest-
bearing 5,838,668
2014:
Reimbursement (10,248,915)
West Negros Subsidiary 2015: Advisory Fee – 30 days 900,000

University (Now: STI upon receipt of billings;
West Negros Noninterest-bearing
University)
Subscription Payable – 45,227,650
Noninterest bearing
Deposit for future stock 179,726,350

subscription
Assignment of liability (7,321,342)

Attenborough Subsidiary 2015: Advances – within one (1) 1,403,186
Holdings Corporation year; Noninterest-bearing
Subscription payable – 64,000,000

Noninterest-bearing
Officers and Employees 179,726,350

subscription
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Officers and Employees Advances to officers and ( 2015) 1,884,356
Employees employees – Liquidated within ( 2014) 728,167
one (1) month; Noninterest-
bearing
Outstanding Receivable (2015) 1,283,875

(2014) 270,909
*Entities under common management until November 14, 2014.
on 14 July 2015.
When RPTs are involved, what processes are in place to address them in the manner that will safeguard the interest of the company
and in particular of its minority shareholders and other stakeholders?
Related party transactions are accounted at arm’s length prices or on terms similar to those reflected to those offered to non-related
entities in an economically comparable market, so that there is no question of a conflict of interest.
J. RIGHTS OF STOCKHOLDERS
1) Right to participate effectively in and vote in Annual/Special Stockholders’ Meetings
(a) Quorum
Give details on the quorum required to convene the Annual/Special Stockholders’ Meeting as set forth in its By-Laws
Quorum Required Stockholders owning a majority of all the shares of the capital stock of the Corporation present or by
proxy and entitled to vote, shall form a quorum for the transaction of business; subject thereto and
except as otherwise required by law, the Articles of Incorporation or By-Laws, the vote of a majority of all
the shares present or represented at any meeting of the stockholders shall be sufficient but necessary for
the passing of any resolution.
(b) System Used to Approve Corporate Acts
Explain the system used to approve corporate acts
System Used By Voting

Description The By-Laws provide that the voting must be by ballot or viva voce in the event no contest is raised at the
sole discretion of the Chairman of the meeting.
Moreover, “every question [except the election of Director] submitted to a meeting shall be decided in
the first instance by a show of hands, and in the case of an equality of votes, whether for the election of
Directors, or otherwise, the same shall be decided by drawing of lots or in such other lawful manner as
may be agreed upon in such meeting. Any person may demand a poll, and such poll shall be taken in such
manner as the Chairman of the meeting directs.”
The Secretary of the meeting, upon motion duly made and seconded, is instructed to count all votes
represented at the meeting in favor of the nominees. Cumulative voting shall be followed.
(c) Stockholders’ Rights
List any Stockholders’ Rights concerning Annual/Special Stockholders’ Meeting that differ from those laid down in the
Corporation Code.
Stockholders’ Rights under The Corporation Code Stockholders’ Rights not in The Corporation Code
Right to attend and vote in person or by proxy at stockholders’ There is no other stockholders’ right not in the Corporation
meetings Code
Right to elect and remove directors
Right to approve certain corporate acts
Right to compel the calling of meetings of stockholders when for
any cause there is no person authorized to call a meeting
Right to issuance of certificate of stock or other evidence of
stock ownership and be registered as shareholder
Right to receive dividends when declared
Right to participate in the distribution of corporate assets upon
dissolution
Right to transfer of stock on the corporate books
Right to inspect corporate books and records
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Right to be furnished the most recent financial statement upon
request and to receive a financial report of the corporation’s
operations
Right to bring individual and representative or derivative suits
Right to recover stock unlawfully sold for delinquency
Right to enter into a voting trust agreement
Right to demand payment of the value of his shares and
withdraw from the corporation in certain cases; and
Right to have the corporation voluntarily dissolved
Dividends
Declaration Date Record Date Payment Date
28 June 2010 2 August 2010 27 August 2010
13 October 2011 11 November 2011 8 December 2011
5 December 2012 19 December 2012 28 December 2012
4 September 2013 18 September 2013 30 September 2013
26 September 2014 17 October 2014 11 November 2014
Updated based on SEC Form 17-C - Cash Dividend filed with SEC on 28 September 2015 and PSE on 25 September 2015.
(d) Stockholders’ Participation
1. State, if any, the measures adopted to promote stockholder participation in the Annual/Special Stockholders’ Meeting, including
the procedure on how stockholders and other parties interested may communicate directly with the Chairman of the Board,
individual directors or board committees. Include in the discussion the steps the Board has taken to solicit and understand the
views of the stockholders as well as procedures for putting forward proposals at stockholders’ meetings.
2. Measures Adopted 3. Communication Procedure

4. Each common share entitles the holder to one vote. At each 5. Definitive Information Statement sent to the stockholders.
meeting of the stockholders, each stockholder entitled to vote on a
particular question or matter shall be entitled to vote for each
share of stock standing in his name in the books of the Corporation
as of record date.
6.Website – www.stiholdings.com 7. The stockholders can send their inquiries to our company email
address: info@stiholdings.com
8. State the company policy of asking shareholders to actively participate in corporate decisions regarding:
a. Amendments to the company’s constitution
The By-Laws may be amended or repealed by the affirmative vote of at least a majority of the Board of Directors and the
stockholders representing a majority of the outstanding capital stock at any stockholders’ meeting called for that
purpose. However, the power to amend, modify, repeal or adopt new by-laws may be delegated to the Board of
Directors by the affirmative vote of the stockholders representing not less than two-thirds of the outstanding capital
stock; provided, however, that any such delegation of powers to the Board of Directors to amend, repeal or adopt new
by-laws may be revoked only by the vote of stockholders representing a majority of the outstanding capital stock at a
regular or special meeting.
Any amendments to the Company’s constitution are presented in the Definitive Information Statement. Every question
(except the election of Directors) submitted to a meeting shall be decided in the first instance by a show of hands, and in
the case of an equality of votes, whether for the election of Directors, or otherwise, the same shall be decided by drawing
of lots or in such other lawful manner as may be agreed upon in such meeting. Any person may demand a poll, and such
poll shall be taken in such manner as the Chairman of the meeting directs.
b. Authorization of additional shares
The authorization of additional shares is presented in the Definitive Information Statement which is sent to the
stockholders at least 15 business days prior to the meeting. The authorization of additional shares shall be decided at the
Annual or Special Stockholders’ meeting, wherein the stockholders are being asked to decide in the first instance by a
show of hands, and in the case of an equality of votes, whether for the election of Directors, or otherwise, the same shall
be decided by drawing of lots or in such other lawful manner as may be agreed upon in such meeting. Any person may
demand a poll, and such poll shall be taken in such manner as the Chairman of the meeting directs.
c. Transfer of all or substantially all assets, which in effect results in the sale of the company
The transfer of all or substantially all assets, which in effect results in the sale of the Company is presented in the
Definitive Information Statement which is sent to the stockholders at least 15 business days prior to the meeting. Said
transfer shall be decided at the Annual or Special Stockholders’ meeting, wherein the stockholders are being asked to
decide in the first instance by a show of hands, and in the case of an equality of votes, whether for the election of
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Directors, or otherwise, the same shall be decided by drawing of lots or in such other lawful manner as may be agreed
upon in such meeting. Any person may demand a poll, and such poll shall be taken in such manner as the Chairman of the
meeting directs.
9. Does the company observe a minimum of 21 business days for giving out of notices to the AGM where items to be resolved by
shareholders are taken up? 15 business days only
a. Date of Sending out notices: No Special Stockholders’ Meeting for 2015;

Annual Stockholders’ Meeting – 4 September 2015
b. Date of the Annual/Special Stockholders’ Meeting: No Special Stockholders’ meeting for 2015;
Annual Stockholders’ Meeting – 25 September 2015
10. State, if any, questions and answers during the Annual/Special Stockholders’ Meeting
None
11. Result of Annual/Special Stockholders’ Meeting’s Resolutions
12. Resolution 13. Approving 14. Dissenting 15. Abstaining

Special Stockholders’ Meeting
(No Special Stockholders’ Meeting held for 2015)
(Special Stockholders’ Meeting held on 13 August 2012)
16. Approval of Issuance and Listing of Private Placement 17. N/A 18. N/A 19. N/A
Shares
20.Waiver of the requirement to conduct a rights or 21. N/A 22. N/A 23. N/A
public offering in connection with the Private Placement
Shares
24. Approval of the Share Swap transaction between the 25. N/A 26. N/A 27. N/A
Corporation and the shareholders of STI ESG and the
issuance of the Share Swap Shares
28. Waiver of the requirement to conduct a rights or 29. N/A 30. N/A 31. N/A
public offering in connection with the Share Swap Shares
32. Increase in Authorized Capital Stock to 10 Billion 33. N/A 34. N/A 35. N/A
Shares with an aggregate par value of P 5 Billion
36. Change of Corporate Name to STI Education Systems 37. N/A 38. N/A 39. N/A
Holdings, Inc.
40. Approval of Follow-On Offering 41. N/A 42. N/A 43. N/A
Annual Stockholders’ Meeting (25 September 2015)
Annual Stockholders’ Meeting (26 September 2014)
44. Approval of Management Report for the FY ended 45. 73.98% 46. N/A 47. N/A
31 March 2015
Approval of Management Report for the FY ended 31 66.00%
March 2014
45. Approval of Audited Financial Statements for FY 46. 73.98% 47. N/A 48. N/A
ending 31 March 2015
Approval of Audited Financial Statements for FY ending 66.00%
31 March 2014
49. Ratification of all legal acts, resolutions and 50. 73.98% 51. N/A 52. N/A
proceedings of the Board of Directors and of
Management, done in the ordinary course of business
from 26 September 2014 to 25 September 2015
Ratification of Acts of the Board of Directors 66.00%
53. Ratification of: 54. 73.98% 55. N/A 56. N/A
(a) The execution, delivery and performance of the
Comprehensive Surety Agreement with China Banking
Corporation as security for the obligations of STI West
Negros University, namely:
(1) A credit line of P5 million;
(2) A long-term loan of P300 million; and,
(3) Bridge financing of P20 million,
(b) The execution, delivery and performance, as a

conforming party of the Amendment and Supplemental
Agreement to the P3 Billion Corporate Notes Facility
Agreement (the Agreement) by and among STI
Education Services Group, Inc., STI West Negros
University Corporation and China Banking Corporation,
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and;
(c) The authority of Mr. Monico V. Jacob, the President

and CEO of the Corporation to execute and deliver the
Comprehensive Surety Agreement and the Agreement
on behalf of the Corporation.
57. Appointment of SGV & Co. as external auditor 58. 73.98% 59. N/A 60. N/A
Appointment of SGV & Co. as external auditor 66.00%
Minutes of ASM posted in STI Holdings’ website on 29 September 2015 – www.stiholdings.com
Minutes of ASM posted in STI Holdings’ website on 2 October 2014 – www.stiholdings.com
61. Date of publishing of the result of the votes taken during the most recent AGM for all resolutions:
The results of the Annual Stockholders’ meeting in a current report (SEC Form 17-C) shall be disclosed to the Commission within five
(5) days after said meeting and to the Philippine Stock Exchange right after the Organizational meeting of the Board of Directors.
(e) Modifications
State if any, the modifications made in the Annual/Special Stockholders’ Meeting regulations during the most recent year and the
reason for such modification:
Modifications Reason for Modification

There is no modification made in the Annual Meeting N/A
regulations during the most recent year
(f) Stockholders’ Attendance
(h) Details of attendance in the Annual/Special stockholders’ Meeting Held:
Type of Names of Board Date of Voting % of SH % of SH in Total % of SH

Meeting members/Officers present Meeting Procedure Attending in proxy attendance
(by poll, show Person
of hands,
etc.)
Annual Eusebio H. Tanco 25 September Show of 13.66% 60.32% 73.98%
Monico V. Jacob 2015 hands
Joseph Augustin L. Tanco
Ma. Vanessa Rose L. Tanco
Martin K. Tanco
Paulo Martin O. Bautista
Teodoro L. Locsin, Jr.
Rainerio M. Borja
Jesli A. Lapus – ID
Johnip G. Cua – ID
Ernest Lawrence L. Cu – ID
Officers:
Yolanda M. Bautista -
Treasurer
Arsenio C. Cabrera –
Corporate Secretary
Ana Carmina S. Herrera –
Asst. Corporate Secretary
_________________________ ____________ ____________ _________ ___________
Eusebio H. Tanco 26 Sept 2014 15.22% 50.78% 66.00%
Monico V. Jacob
Joseph Augustin L. Tanco
Ma. Vanessa Rose L. Tanco
Martin K. Tanco
Johnip G. Cua - ID
Officers:
Treasurer
Corporate Secretary
Ana Carmina S. Herrera – Asst.
Corporate Secretary
Special N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
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Minutes of ASM posted in STI Holdings’ website on 29 September 2015 – www.stiholdings.com
Minutes of ASM posted in STI Holdings’ website on 2 Oct 2014 – www.stiholdings.com
(ii) Does the Company appoint an independent party (inspectors) to count and/or validate the votes at the ASM/SSMs? Yes.
The Secretary of the meeting, upon motion duly made and seconded, is instructed to count all votes represented at the meeting
with the assistance of SGV, the external auditor of the Company.
(iii) Do the company’s common shares carry one vote for one share? If not, disclose and give reasons for any divergence to this
standard. Where the Company has more than one class of shares, describe the voting rights attached to each class of shares.
The Company has only common shares that carry one vote for one share.
(g) Proxy Voting Policies
State the policies followed by the company regarding proxy voting in the Annual/Special Stockholders’ Meeting.
Company’s Policies
Execution and acceptance of proxies The instrument appointing a proxy shall be signed in writing by the appointer. If such
appointer is a corporation, its proxy will be signed by the proper corporate officers using
specimen signatures on file with the Corporate Secretary or Transfer Agent. No special form
of proxy shall be required.
Notary The proxy form for local residents is not required to be notarized.
Submission of Proxy All proxies shall be submitted to the Secretary of the Corporation for validation at such
dates as the Board of Directors may fix, which in no case shall be less than five (5) days prior
to the meeting date of the stockholders
Several Proxies A stockholder can appoint several proxies to represent him/her in the stockholders meeting.
Validity of Proxy The proxy is valid only for the meeting for which it is intended.
Proxies executed abroad Proxies executed abroad should be duly authenticated/notarized by the Philippine Consul’s
Office in the state or country where he resides.
Invalidated Proxy Oral proxies, no signature of the stockholder and undated proxies are not valid proxies
Validation of Proxy Validation of proxies shall be held at the office of the Corporate Secretary five (5) days prior
to the meeting date of the stockholders.
Violation of Proxy There is violation of proxy on the following conditions:
1. If it is not made in accordance with the rules and regulations issued by the Commission;
2. If it is not signed by the stockholder or his duly authorized representative and filed
before the scheduled meeting with the Corporate Secretary; and
3. If the broker or dealer issued a proxy to a person other than the customer, without the
express written authorization of such customer.
(h) Sending of Notices

State the company’s policies and procedure on the sending of notices of Annual/Special Stockholders’ Meeting.
Policies Procedure
Annual meetings of the Corporation shall be held on the last Notice of meetings to stockholders herein provided for, or which
Friday of September of each year, upon proper notice which may be ordered by the Directors, except such as are by these By-
shall not be less than thirty (30) days prior to the annual Laws specifically provided for, shall be in writing, and shall be
meeting and shall be given in the manner provided for in the By- served upon the stockholders personally or by sending through
Laws. the mail such notices addressed to such stockholders at the
place of residence registered with or last known to the Secretary
of the Corporation, and if the Board of Directors so determine
by advertisement for not less than three times in a newspaper
published in Metro Manila
Special meetings of the stockholders shall be held at any time Notice of meetings to stockholders herein provided for, or which
upon the call of the Chairman, or in his absence upon the call of may be ordered by the Directors, except such as are by these By-
the President, or upon the request of two of the Directors, or of Laws specifically provided for, shall be in writing, and shall be
the holders of not less than one-fourth of the capital stock of served upon the stockholders personally or by sending through
the Corporation. Not less than ten days’ notice of any special the mail such notices addressed to such stockholders at the
meeting of stockholders shall be given as provided in the By- place of residence registered with or last known to the Secretary
Laws. of the Corporation, and if the Board of Directors so determine
by advertisement for not less than three times in a newspaper
published in Metro Manila
(i) Definitive Information Statements and Management Report
Number of Stockholders entitled to receive Definitive 25 September 2015 – 1,247

Information Statements and Management Report and Other 26 September 2014 - 1,244
Materials
Date of Actual Distribution of Definitive Information Statement 25 September 2015 – 4 September 2015
and Management Report and Other Materials held by market 26 September 2014 ASM - 1 September 2014
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participants/certain beneficial owners
Date of Actual Distribution of Definitive Information Statement 25 September 2015 – 4 September 2015
and Management Report and Other Materials held by 26 September 2014 ASM - 1 September 2014
stockholders
State whether CD format or hard copies were distributed CD Format were distributed to the stockholders for the past
four (4) years
If yes, indicate whether requesting stockholders were provided Yes, it was actually stated in the report that we will provide
hard copies without charge, upon written request from the stockholder, a
copy of the Definitive Information Statement, Management
Report and Other materials that are being attached to the CD.
Updated based on the Definitive Information Statement filed with SEC and PSE on 19 August 2015
(j) Does the Notice of Annual/Special Stockholders’ Meeting include the following:
Each Resolution to be taken up deals with only one item. Yes

Profiles of directors (at least age, qualification, date of first Yes
appointment, experience, and directorships in other listed
companies) nominated for election/re-election
The auditors to be appointed or re-appointed Yes
An explanation of the dividend policy, if any dividend is to be Yes
declared.
The amount payable for final dividends Yes
Documents required for proxy vote. No, because we did not request the stockholders to send us a
proxy.
Should any the foregoing information be not disclosed, please indicate the reason thereto.
2) Treatment of Minority Stockholders

(a) State the company’s policies with respect to the treatment of minority stockholders.
Policies Implementation
In respect to the rights of the minority shareholders, a director Cumulative voting is the manner of voting used by the
shall not be removed without cause if it will deny minority Corporation.
shareholders representation in the Board.
Minority Shareholders shall have the right to information Availability of the website; Sent out to all the stockholders
copies of all reports submitted to the SEC and PSE;
It shall be the duty of the directors of the Corporation to Included in the Manual on Corporate Governance the duties of
promote shareholders’ rights, remove impediments to the the directors in protecting the shareholder’s rights.
exercise of shareholders’ rights and allow opportunities for
them to seek redress for violation of their rights. They shall
encourage the exercise of shareholders’ voting rights and the
solution of collective action problems through appropriate
mechanisms. They shall employ all possible means to minimize
costs and other administrative or practical impediments to
shareholders participating in meetings and/or voting in person.
The directors shall also pave the way for the electronic filing and
distribution of shareholder information necessary to make
informed decisions subject to legal constraints.
(b) Do minority stockholders have a right to nominate candidates for board of directors? Yes.
K. INVESTORS RELATIONS PROGRAM
1) Discuss the Company’s external and internal communications policies and how frequently they are reviewed. Disclose who reviews
and approves major company announcements. Identify the committee with this responsibility, if it has been assigned to a committee.
The Investor Relations Division is a strategic, executive function of corporate management. It combines the disciplines of marketing,
finance and communication to provide present and potential investors with an accurate portrayal of the Company’s performance and
prospects. It aims to preserve and enhance the Company’s credibility while positively affecting the Company’s value relative to that of the
over-all market and cost of capital.
Its responsibilities include the development and maintenance of its leadership image in the industry.
2) Describe the company’s investor relations program including its communications strategy to promote effective communication with its
stockholders, other stakeholders and the public in general. Disclose the contact details (e.g. telephone, fax and email) of the officer
responsible for investor relations.
Details
(1) Objectives 1. To promote sustained investor interest in the company’s stock – a. Valuation; b. Liquidity and c.
Access to capital markets;
2. To ensure consistency and strengthen the credibility of the messages of each company in the
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Group by highlighting their successes and how STI Holdings is instrumental in helping the companies
under its umbrella flourish; and
3. To have “ear-to-ground” access to financial market developments and industry performance
(2) Principles To reach out to all shareholders and fully inform them of corporate activities, and to formulate a
clear policy for accurately, effectively and sufficiently communicating and relating relevant
information to the Company’s stakeholders as well as to the broader investor community.
(3) Modes of Communications Corporate Advertising, Corporate Publications, Internet, Market Intelligence, Media Relations and
Website
(4) Investor Relations Officer Franchini Vina Z. Cordova, Investor Relations Office
Telefax: 844-9553; Email address: bing.cordova@stiholdings.com.ph
info@stiholdings.com
Updated based on SEC Form 23-A filed with the SEC on 7 July 2015
3) What are the Company’s rules and procedures governing the acquisition of corporate control in the capital markets, and extraordinary
transactions such as mergers, and sale of substantial portions of corporate assets?
The Board of Directors shall have the following express powers governing the acquisition of corporate control in the capital markets, and
extraordinary transactions such as mergers, and sale of substantial portions of corporate assets:
- To purchase, receive, take or otherwise acquire for and in the name of the corporation, any and all properties, rights, interest or
privileges, including securities and bonds of other corporations, for such consideration and upon such terms and conditions as the
Board may deem proper or convenient;
- To invest funds of the Corporation in another corporation or for any other purposes other than those for which the corporation was
organized, subject to such stockholders’ approval as may be required by law;
- To incur such indebtedness as the Board may deem necessary to issue evidence of such indebtedness including, without limitation,
notes, deeds of trust, bonds, debentures, or other securities, subject to such stockholders approval as may be required by law,
and/or pledge, mortgage, or otherwise encumber all or part of the properties of the corporation.
Name of the independent party the board of directors of the company appointed to evaluate the fairness of the transaction price.
Punongbayan&Araullo
L. CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY INITIATIVES

Discuss any initiative undertaken or proposed to be undertaken by the Company
Initiative Beneficiary
CFC ANCOP – Tekton Foundation Inc. - STI will actively participate Ancop Scholars
in a life changing intervention providing sustainable access to
education to the poor and marginalized children in Makati, Pasay
and Manila through the Child Sponsorship Program of CFC Ancop
Tekton Foundation, Inc., a BIR registered donee institution.
JCI Philippines, Inc. - STI Holdings supported the community Deserving underprivileged children of Angono, Rizal under the care
outreach program of the Junior Chamber International Philippines of The Orange Project
(JCIP) Ortigas, which will benefit the underprivileged children
under the care of The Orange Project.
The Orange Project supports deserving underprivileged children of

Angono, Rizal. The project’s goal is to forge partnerships with
organizations and raise P500.00 for every child, which will give
them access to education, healthcare, and character formation.
The project currently cares for around 800 children from the
indigent families in Angono.
JCIP Ortigas Chapter has always been involved in community

building activities through various programs and has always put
focus in education and health. They solicited the support of several
private organizations to help The Orange Project’s education,
health, and livelihood activities. STI Holdings and its affiliate
companies, STI Education Systems Group and PhilCare, were
among the first to pitch in their support. STI led the Project:
Library, Education & Skills Enhancement (P.L.E.A.S.E) program
where it donated the first four computers for The Orange Project’s
computer laboratory, while PhilCare led the Dengue prevention
efforts.
The advocacy is aligned with what STI Holdings believes in – that

every Filipino should be empowered through Education. Through
this project, STI Holdings and its affiliate companies were able to
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do their share for the community by paving the way for some
underprivileged children to access education and healthcare.
STI Holdings also supported the “Fund Raising to Combat Malaria”

Project of JCI Philippines, Inc.
STI ESG
Given the national reach of STI ESG, the company has taken upon itself to uphold socially responsible activities that are aimed to better the
communities that individual campuses belong to, and at the same time, develop a positive environment that will be beneficial to all
stakeholders.
The STI Foundation
The STI Foundation aims to contribute to the improvement of the country’s educational system through programs and projects that address
the digital divide and promote excellence in education.
STI Foundation responded to the call of DepEd for private sector’s participation and support in their ALS program. STI reached out to out-of-
school youth aged 15 and above who still have not finished their secondary education and cannot afford to go through formal schooling.
The ALS sessions are conducted every Saturday and employ blended and collaborative modes of instruction (face-to-face instructions), e-
learning materials (eSkwela), and performance-based assessment in order to prepare and equip the ALS learners with the knowledge
required to pass the Accreditation and Equivalency Test given by DepEd.
The STI Mobile School is a tourist-sized bus that has been converted into a roving computer laboratory. It is equipped with a state-of-the-art
computer laboratory with internet access, multimedia computers, LCD monitors, sound system, and other top-of-the-line computer
equipment.
Since SY 2011-12 until SY 2014-15, the STI Mobile School has travelled to 947 sites and trained 126,716 participants nationwide. Today, a total
of six mobile school buses travel across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.
STI Foundation conducted special community development projects, outreach programs, and humanitarian services, in SY 2014-15, that
aimed to address the needs of the disadvantaged sectors. In coordination with the League of Corporate Foundation, a lecture-seminar on
Corporate Social Responsibility (“CSR”) was conducted to 200 students where they learned about the Basic Concepts and Principles and Best
Practices of Corporate Social Responsibility. The seminar aimed to promote awareness to students on the importance of CSR. STI
Foundation likewise donated 946 pieces of assorted proware items and 1,768 pieces of Basic Education books to the residents of Tahanang
Walang Hagdanan.
WNU
The English Department of WNU extends its expertise in TESOL in Puroks/Barangays where out-of-school youth, willing mothers and pupils
need extra help in English. This is done on weekends and extends until December when a joint culminating and Christmas activity takes
place. The English teachers take turns in teaching these young people and their mothers English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL).
WNU continues to extend outreach activities to its adopted community in Purok Tunggoy, Mandalagan, Bacolod City and an adopted school in
Granada, Bacolod City, specifically, Vista Alegre Granada Relocation Elementary School (VAGRES).
WNU had the “Care and Share Yolanda Survivors” project days after the huge devastation brought by Super Typhoon Yolanda on November 8,
2013. The project is a collaborative effort of the Wesnecan Community and the Protestant Church of Laichingen in South Germany through its
volunteer student Nadja Gruhler. A total of P3 million was raised that was used to fund relief operations and a Rehabilitation and Recovery
Shelter for Yolanda Survivors Homestay Scheme Program at Purok Kantamayon Brgy. Patao in Bantayan Cebu. From SY 2013-14 until SY 2014-
15, over 93 houses were built and turned over; materials for 40 partially damaged houses were turned over; and 43 partially damaged houses
were repaired. Trainings were also conducted to the locals on various topics such as Home Stay Project: Spiritual Development, Basic Tips on
How to Start a Business, and Costing and Basic Recording.
(The above-mentioned amendments were included in the SEC Form 17 A for the Fiscal Year Ending 31 March 2015 filed with the SEC
and PSE on 14 July 2015.)
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M. BOARD, DIRECTOR, COMMITTEE AND CEO APPRAISAL
Discuss the process followed and criteria used in assessing the annual performance of the Board and its committees, individual
director, and the CEO/President.
Process Criteria
Board of Step 1 Each director completes an evaluation (i) Board role: adequacy of the processes which monitor business
Directors form of the Board using set evaluation criteria. performance, board member interaction with management,
The form allows the director to make further adequacy of board knowledge, adequacy of business strategy,
comments and make recommendations for board being informed, evaluation process for executives and
improvement. directors.
(ii) Board membership: appropriateness of balance and
Step 2 The Board discusses its ability to meet its combination of skills, size of board, input of individual board
objectives and makes recommendations. members, adequacy on performance feedback to board members,
adequacy of procedures dealing with inadequate performance by a
Step 3 The results of the evaluation are board member.
processed by an independent external advisor (iii) Procedure and practice: board’s effectiveness in use of time, if
and are communicated to the Board. board allows sufficient opportunity to adequately assess
management performance, board’s ability to keep abreast of
Step 4 Any issues that need to be resolved are developments in wider environment which may affect STI Holdings,
put before the Board for discussion. discussion of values at board level, focus on community issues and
adequacy of meeting frequency and duration of meetings.
(iv) Committee structure: sufficiency and effectiveness of current
committee structure and membership, availability of resources to
committees to enable them to reach objectives.
(v) Partnership and style: working relationship between chairman
and chief executive officer, segregation of duties between board
and management, capacity of directors to express views on each
other and to management in constructive manner, adequacy of
board discussions.
(vi) Personal: concerns with position as director and own
performance, ability to raise issues at board level, availability of
resources.
(vii) STI Holdings may also consider involving independent external
advisors in the performance evaluation process.
Board Step 1 The committee completes self- (i) Committee role: correctness of balance and combination of
Committees assessment form using evaluation forms with skills, size of committee, contribution of individual committee
set evaluation criteria. The form allows for the members, adequacy on performance feedback to committee
committee to comment on how it meets members, adequacy of procedures dealing with inadequate
specified requirements and also make performance by committee member.
recommendations for improvement. (ii) Committee membership: the balance and combination of skills
and member contribution.
Step 2 The committee discusses the ability of (iii) Procedure and practice: use of committee time, competence of
the committee to meet its objectives and makes committee papers and frequency of meetings, ability to access
recommendations. resources, ability to keep informed in relevant area, provision for
continued development.
Step 3 Any issues that need to be resolved are (iv) Committee structure: sufficiency and value of current
put before the Board for discussion. committee structure and membership, availability of resources to
committees to enable them to reach goals.
(v) Partnership and style: working relationship between chairman
and chief executive officer, segregation of duties between
committee and management, ability of directors to express
opinions on each other and to management in a positive manner,
adequacy of committee deliberations.
(vi) Personal: individual members of the Committee have an
opportunity to comment on the systems about their own
participation to the Committee, any concerns they may have about
the Committee including the member’s ability to canvass issues
with the Committee.
Individual Step 1 Individual director performs self- (i) Effective governance: ability of director to contribute to STI
Directors assessment on a form using agreed ratings and Holdings’ performance while observing the values of good
evaluation criteria. governance.
Step 2 Directors provide comments on the (ii) Leading through vision and mission: ability of director to inspire
performance of individual director using the commitment to STI Holdings’ vision and mission.
same form. (iii) Strategic thinking and decision making: capacity of director to
Step 3 Meeting is held between individual analyze and evaluate the impact of contingencies on STI Holdings
director and the Board to discuss issues raised and identify best responses based on the business’ capacity.
and any discrepancies between the self- (iv) Commercial/business judgment: director’s ability to contribute
assessment rating and the peer review. to the increase in the wealth of stockholders.
(v) Teamwork: capacity of director to interrelate with fellow Board
members and the senior executives in a manner that is consistent
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with achieving shared business goals.
CEO/President Step 1 CEO/President accomplishes self- (i) Effective governance: ability of CEO/President to have general
assessment on a form using agreed ratings and supervision and control of STI Holdings’ day-to-day business
evaluation criteria. activities and its officers and employees and to see to it that all
Step 2 The Board provides comments on the orders and resolutions of the Board of Directors are carried into
performance of CEO/President using the same effect. He should be able to contribute to STI Holdings’
form. performance while observing the values of good governance.
Step 3 Meeting is held between CEO/President (ii) Leading through vision and mission: ability of CEO/President to
and the Board to discuss issues raised and any motivate commitment to STI Holdings’ vision and mission.
discrepancies between the self-assessment (iii) Strategic thinking and decision making: capacity of
rating and the peer review. CEO/President to execute on behalf of STI Holdings all contracts,
agreements and other instruments affecting the interests of STI
Holdings and to analyze and evaluate the impact of contingencies
on STI Holdings and identify best responses based on the business’
capacity.
(iv) Commercial/business judgment: CEO/President’s ability to
contribute to the increase in the wealth of stockholders.
N. INTERNAL BREACHES AND SANCTIONS
Discuss the internal policies on sanctions imposed for any violation or breach of the corporate governance manual involving directors,
officers, management and employees.
To strictly observe and implement the provisions of the Corporate Governance Manual, the following penalties shall be imposed, after
notice and hearing, on the Corporation’s directors, officers and management and employees in case of violation of any of the provisions
of the Manual:
Violations Sanctions
First violation Subject person shall be reprimanded.
Second violation Subject person shall be suspended. Duration of suspension shall
depend on the gravity of the violation.
Third violation Maximum penalty of removal from office shall be imposed
This Consolidated Changes in ACGR for 2015 is hereby compiled and published in the Company website, in compliance with the Securities
and Exchange Commission (SEC) Memorandum No. 12, Series of 2014 released May 26, 2014 requiring all publicly listed companies to
consolidate all the ACGR updates and changes for the year and label the consolidated changes as “Consolidated Changes in ACGR for (year)
for posting in the company website.
In lieu of the notarized signature page, the Consolidated Changes in the ACGR shall be accompanied by a Secretary’s Certificate with
excerpts of Board Resolution or Minutes of meetings regarding said updates and changes in the ACGR.
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SECRETARY’S CERTIFICATE
I, ARSENIO C. CABRERA, JR., of legal age, Filipino, with office address at the
5/F SGV II Building, 6758 Ayala Avenue, Makati City, after having been duly sworn to
in accordance with law, hereby depose and state that:
1. I am the Corporate Secretary of STI EDUCATION SYSTEMS

HOLDINGS, INC., a corporation duly organized and existing, under and
by virtue of Philippine laws with office address at 7TH Floor, STI Holdings
Center, 6764 Ayala Avenue, Makati City (the “Corporation”).
2. I am issuing this certification with respect to the following consolidated

changes in the Annual Corporate Governance Report for 2015:
(a) Based on Item 4 of SEC Form 17-C that was filed on 28 September
2015 and SEC Form 17-C that was filed on 3 February 2015, the
Corporation provided the following information on the Board of
Directors:
Director’s Type If Nominator in Date first Date last Elected when No. of
Name [Executive Nominee, the last elected elected (if (Annual/Special years
(ED), Non- identify election (if ID, ID, state the Meeting) served as
Executive the state the number of director
(NED) or principal relationship years served
Independent with the as ID)1
Director (ID) nominator)
Eusebio H. ED N/A Capital 17 March 25 Annual 5 years
Tanco Managers & 2010 September Stockholders’ and 5
Advisors, Inc. 2015 Meeting months
Monico V. ED N/A Capital 17 March 25 Annual 5 years

Jacob Managers & 2010 September Stockholders’ and 5
Joseph ED N/A Capital 27 October 25 Annual 5 years

Augustin L. Managers & 2010 September Stockholders’
Tanco Advisors, Inc. 2015 Meeting
Ma. Vanessa NED N/A Capital 27 October 25 Annual 5 years

Rose L. Managers & 2010 September Stockholders’
Tanco Advisors, Inc. 2015 Meeting
Martin K. ED N/A Capital 19 25 Annual 2 years

Tanco Managers & December September Stockholders’ and 9
Advisors, Inc. 2012 2015 Meeting months
Paolo Martin ED N/A Capital 19 25 Annual 2 years

O. Bautista Managers & December September Stockholders’ and 9
Rainerio M. NED N/A Capital 19 25 Annual 2 years

Borja Managers & December September Stockholders’ and 9
Jesli A. Lapus ID N/A Capital March 21, 25 Annual 2 years

Managers & 2013 September Stockholders’ and 6
Advisors, Inc. 2015; 1 year Meeting months
(No and 11
relationship) months as
ID
Johnip G. ID N/A Capital 19 25 Annual 2 years
Cua Managers & December September Stockholders’ and 9
Advisors, Inc. 2012 2015; 2 Meeting months
1
Reckoned as of date of election as ID (J.A. Lapus – 4 October 2013; J. G. Cua – 19 Dec 2012 and E. L. Cu – 19 Dec 2012)
(No years and 9
ID
Ernest ID N/A Capital 19 25 Annual 2 years
Lawrence L. Managers & December September Stockholders’ and 9
Cu Advisors, Inc. 2012 2015; 2 Meeting months
(No years and 9
ID
Teodoro L. NED N/A Capital 2 February 25 Annual 1 year
Locsin, Jr. Managers & 2015 September Stockholders’ and 7
(b) Based on SEC Form 17-A for the fiscal year ending 31 March 2015,
SEC Form 17-C filed on 12 February 2015 and the Certifications of
Independent Directors for Mr. Jesli A. Lapus and Mr. Ernest L.
Cu, the following changes were indicated in the part on
“Directorship in the Company’s Group”:
Director’s Name Corporate Name of the Group Type of Directorship (Executive, Non-
Company Executive, Independent). Indicate if
director is also the Chairman
Eusebio H. Tanco Prudent Resources, Inc. Executive Director/President
Rescom Developers Inc. Executive Director/Chairman of the Board
Insurance Builders, Inc. Executive Director/Chairman of the Board
Eujo Phils., Incorporated Executive Director/President
Classic Finance Inc. Executive Director/President
Capital Managers & Advisors, Inc. Executive Director/Chairman of the Board
STI Education Services Group, Inc. Executive Director/Ex-Com Chairman
DeLos Santos-STI College Executive Director/Chairman of the Board
Philippine Life Financial Assurance Executive Director
Corporation
STI Investments, Inc. Executive Director/Chairman of the Board
STI West Negros University Non-Executive Director/Chairman of the
Board
Monico V. Jacob Classic Finance Inc. Executive Director/Chairman of the Board

Insurance Builders, Inc. Executive Director/President
Capital Managers & Advisors, Inc. Executive Director/President
STI Education Services Group, Inc. Executive Director/President & CEO
STI West Negros University Executive Director/President
PhilPlans First, Inc. Executive Director/Chairman of the Board
Philippine Life Financial Assurance Executive Director/Chairman of the Board
Corporation
STI Investments, Inc. Executive Director/President
De Los Santos-STI College Non-Executive Director
Joseph Augustin L. Tanco PhilhealthCare, Inc. Executive Director/Chairman of the Board

Philippine Life Financial Assurance Executive Director/President and CEO
Corporation
Eujo Phils., Incorporated Non-Executive Director
Capital Managers and Advisors, Inc. Non-Executive Director
STI Investments, Inc. Non-Executive Director
Ma. Vanessa Rose L. Tanco i-ACADEMY Executive Director/President

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PhilhealthCare, Inc. Non-Executive Director
PhilPlans First, Inc. Non-Executive Director
Classic Finance Inc. Non-Executive Director
Paolo Martin O. Bautista Classic Finance Inc. Non-Executive Director
Johnip G. Cua PhilPlans, First, Inc. Independent Director
Rainerio M. Borja PhilPlans, First, Inc. Non-Executive Director

STI Education Services Group, Inc. Executive Director
Jesli A. Lapus Philippine Life Financial Assurance Independent Director

Corporation
STI Education Services Group, Inc. Independent Director/Chairman of the
Board
Ernest Lawrence Cu Philippine Life Financial Assurance Independent Director

Corporation
STI Education Services Group, Inc. Independent Director
Teodoro L. Locsin, Jr. iACADEMY Non-Executive Director
(c) Based on SEC Form 17-A for the fiscal year ending 31 March 2015
and the Certifications of Independent Directors for Mr. Jesli A.
Lapus and Mr. Ernest L. Cu, the following changes were indicated
in the part on “Directorship in other Listed Companies”:
Director’s Name Name of the Listed Company Type of Directorship (Executive,

Non-Executive, Independent).
Indicate if director is also the
Chairman
Eusebio H. Tanco Asian Terminals Inc. Executive Director/Vice-
Chairman and President
Philippine Racing Club, Inc. Non-Executive Director
Leisure and Resorts World, Inc. Non-Executive Director
The Philippine Stock Exchange, Inc. Non-Executive Director
Monico V. Jacob Asian Terminals Inc. Non-Executive Director

Jollibee Foods Corporation Independent Director
Phoenix Petroleum Philippines, Inc. Independent Director
2Go Group, Inc. Independent Director
Century Properties Group, Inc. Independent Director
DFNN, Inc. Independent Director
Johnip G. Cua MacroAsia Corporation Independent Director
Ernest Lawrence L. Cu Globe Telecom, Inc. Executive Director

Globe Telecom, Inc. – Preferred A Executive Director
Jesli A. Lapus Metropolitan Bank & Trust Independent Director

Company
Teodoro L. Locsin, Jr. Asian Terminals, Inc. Independent Director
(d) Based on the various SEC Forms 23-B filed by Messrs. Teodoro L.
Locsin, Jr. on 27 February 2015, Rainerio M. Borja on 11 August
2015, and Eusebio H. Tanco on 16 November 2015, 22 December
2015 and 23 December 2015, the shareholdings of Messrs. Teodoro
L. Locsin, Jr., Rainerio M. Borja and Eusebio H. Tanco in the
Corporation are as follows:
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Name of Director Number of Number of Indirect Shares/through (name of record % of
Direct Shares owner) Capital
Stock
Eusebio H. Tanco 1,157,913,875 291,618,000 through PCD (Venture Securities, Inc.) 14.635%
Teodoro L. Locsin, Jr. 1,000 N/A -
Rainerio M. Borja 1,000,000 through PCD (Venture Securities, Inc.) .01%
(e) Based on SEC Form 17-C filed on 21 January 2015, the following
change was indicated in the part on
“Resignation/Death/Removal” of directors:
Name Position Date of Cessation Reason
Arsenio N. Tanco Non-Executive Director 19 December 2012 Declined nomination as
director for the 2013
Elpidio C. Jamora Independent Director 19 December 2012 - do -
Pete N. Prado Independent Director 19 December 2012 - do -
Arsenio C. Cabrera, Jr. Non-Executive Director 21 March 2012 Resignation
Yolanda M.Bautista Executive-Director 10 December 2013 Resignation
Maulik R. Parekh Non-Executive Director 20 January 2015 Resignation
(f) Based on the Minutes of the 25 September 2015 Annual

Stockholders’ Meeting posted on the website of the Corporation,
the voting results of said meeting are as follows:
Name of Director Votes Received
Eusebio H. Tanco 73.98% or 7,327,556,259
Monico V. Jacob 73.98% or 7,327,556,259
Joseph Augustin L. Tanco 73.98% or 7,327,556,259
Ma. Vanessa Rose Tanco 73.98% or 7,327,556,259
Martin K. Tanco 73.98% or 7,327,556,259
Paolo Martin O. Bautista 73.98% or 7,327,556,259
Rainerio M. Borja 73.98% or 7,327,556,259
Teodoro L. Locsin, Jr. 73.98% or 7,327,556,259
Jesli A. Lapus 73.98% or 7,327,556,259
Johnip G. Cua 73.98% or 7,327,556,259
Ernest Lawrence L. Cu 73.98% or 7,327,556,259
(g) Based on Advisement Letters filed on 30 October 2015 and 14

December 2015 for Mr. Johnip G. Cua, the directors and executive
officers of the Corporation attended the following Corporate
Governance Seminars:
Name of Director/Officer Date of Training Program Name of

Training
Institution
Eusebio H. Tanco 22 October 2015 Corporate Governance Seminar Sycip Gorres
Chairman (Updates on Philippine Practices Velayo & Co.
on Corporate Governance &
Monico V. Jacob 22 October 2015 Corporate Governance Seminar Sycip Gorres
Director/President & CEO (Updates on Philippine Practices Velayo & Co.
Yolanda M. Bautista 22 October 2015 Corporate Governance Seminar Sycip Gorres
Treasurer/CFO (Updates on Philippine Practices Velayo & Co.
Joseph Augustin L. Tanco 22 October 2015 Corporate Governance Seminar Sycip Gorres
Director/VP for Investor (Updates on Philippine Practices Velayo & Co.
Relations on Corporate Governance &
Ma. Vanessa Rose L. Tanco 22 October 2015 Corporate Governance Seminar Sycip Gorres
Director (Updates on Philippine Practices Velayo & Co.
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Martin K. Tanco 22 October 2015 Corporate Governance Seminar Sycip Gorres
Director (Updates on Philippine Practices Velayo & Co.
Paolo Martin O. Bautista 22 October 2015 Corporate Governance Seminar Sycip Gorres
Director/Chief Investment (Updates on Philippine Practices Velayo & Co.
Officer and Head, Corporate on Corporate Governance &
Strategy Enterprise Risk Management)
Rainerio M. Borja 14 November Corporate Governance Seminar Sycip Gorres
Director 2014 Velayo & Co.
Ernest Lawrence L. Cu 18 February 2015 Corporate Governance Seminar The Institute
Independent Director of Corporate
Directors
Johnip G. Cua 9 December 2015 Corporate Governance Seminar Sycip Gorres
Independent Director Velayo & Co.
Arsenio C. Cabrera 22 October 2015 Corporate Governance Seminar Sycip Gorres
Corporate Secretary / Corporate (Updates on Philippine Practices Velayo & Co.
Information Officer on Corporate Governance &
Jesli A. Lapus 11 September Corporate Governance Seminar Sycip Gorres

Director
Franchini Vina Z. Cordova 22 October 2015 Corporate Governance Seminar Sycip Gorres
Investor Relations Officer (Updates on Philippine Practices Velayo & Co.
Anna Carmina S. Herrera 22 October 2015 Corporate Governance Seminar Sycip Gorres
Assistant Corporate Secretary (Updates on Philippine Practices Velayo & Co.
Elizabeth M. Guerrero 22 October 2015 Corporate Governance Seminar Sycip Gorres
Alternate Corporate Information (Updates on Philippine Practices Velayo & Co.
Officer on Corporate Governance &
(h) Based on SEC Form 17-A for the fiscal year ended 31 March 2015,
the following change was made to the part on “Conflict of
Interest”:
Name of Significant Shareholders

STI West Negros University Consultancy Agreement * between the Company and
STI WNU on the rendering of advisory services starting
01 January 2015
*This agreement was reported to the Audit Committee
and approved by the Board of Directors.
(i) Based on various SEC Forms 17-C filed on 10 December 2015, 23

December 20125, 11 February 2015, 16 February 2015, 23 February
2015, 13 March 2015, 20 March 2015 and 25 August 2015, the
following changes were made to the part on “Family, Commercial
and Contractual Relations”:
Name of Shareholders % of Capital Stock affected Brief Description of the Transaction

(Parties)
Eusebio H. Tanco A total of forty percent (40%) On 9 December 2014, STI Education Systems
equity in UNLAD Holdings, Inc. served notices of default to the
following:
1. Philippine Women’s University (“PWU”)
under the (a) Omnibus Agreement dated 8
June 2012 executed by and between STI
Holdings and PWU; and (b) Facility
Agreement executed between PWU and
Banco De Oro Unibank, Inc. (“BDO”) (now,
STI Holdings as assignee and successor-in-
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interest of BDO); and
2. Unlad Resources Development Corporation
(“Unlad”) under the Omnibus Agreement
dated 8 June 2012 executed by and among
STI Holdings, Attenborough Holdings
Corporation (“AHC”) and Unlad.
Updated based on SEC Form 17-C filed with

the SEC on 10 Dec 2014 and PSE on 9 Dec
2014
On 22 December 2014, STI Holdings Enforces

Its Creditor Rights in PWU - In the exercise of
its rights as creditor and subrogee of Banco
De Oro to the P223 million debt (the “BDO
Loan Facility”) of PWU, and as a
consequence of the default of PWU and
Unlad in the payment of their obligations to
STI Holdings in the aggregate amount of
P926 million [as of 7 December 2014], STI
Holdings enforced the security
arrangements under the BDO Loan Facility
and acquired: (a) ¾ Membership in PWU, or
11 out of the 14 Members in PWU; and (b) ¾
of the seats in the Board of Trustees of PWU
or 8 out of the 10 Trustees.

SEC on 23 December 2014 and PSE on 22
December 2014.
On 10 February 2015, STI Holdings filed with

the Office of the Clerk of Court and Ex-
Officio Sheriff of the Regional Trial Court of
Manila, the following:
(a) Petition for the extra-judicial

foreclosure of real estate mortgage under
Act 3135, as amended, entitled “STI
227392, 227393 and 227394 registered
under the name of PWU where the school of
PWU is located at Taft Avenue, Manila, and
all improvements located thereon, which
properties were mortgaged in favor of STI
Holdings as security under the Facility
Agreement executed between PWU and STI
Holdings (as assignee of Banco de Oro
Unibank, Inc.); and

Act 3135, as amended, entitled “STI
Philippine Women’s University” over parcels
of land covered by: (i) Transfer Certificate of
Title Nos. 227390, 227391, 227392, 227393
and 227394 registered under the name of
PWU where the school of PWU is located at
Taft Avenue, Manila, and (ii) Transfer
Certificate of Title No. 112932 registered
under the name of PWU located at P.
Hidalgo Lim Street (formerly Indiana),
Manila, and all improvements located
thereon, which properties were mortgaged
in favor of STI Holdings as security under the
Omnibus Agreement dated 8 June 2012
executed between PWU and STI Holdings.
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the SEC on 11 Feb 2015 and PSE on 10 Feb
2015
On 12 February 2015, STI Holdings filed with

the Office of the Clerk of Court and Ex-
Officio Sheriff of the Regional Trial Court of
Quezon City, the following:
(a) Petition for the extra-judicial foreclosure

of real estate mortgage under Act 3135, as
amended, entitled “STI Education Systems
Holdings, Inc. vs. Philippine Women’s
University”, over parcels of land covered by
Transfer Certificate of Title Nos. RT-
71871(271024)PR-29615 and RT-
71872(271025)PR-29616 registered under
the name of Unlad Resources Development
Corporation (“UNLAD”) located at Quezon
City, and all improvements located thereon,
which properties were mortgaged in favor of
STI Holdings as security under the Facility
Agreement executed between PWU, as
debtor and STI Holdings (as assignee of
Banco de Oro Unibank, Inc.), as creditor; and
(b) Petition for the extra-judicial foreclosure

amended, entitled “STI Education Systems
Holdings, Inc. and Attenborough Holdings
Corporation vs. Unlad Resources
Development Corporation”, over parcels of
land covered by Transfer Certificate of Title
Nos. RT-79300(202647)PR-29042, RT-
71871(271024)PR-29615 and RT-
the name of UNLAD located at Quezon City,
and all improvements located thereon,
which properties were mortgaged in favor of
Attenborough Holdings Corporation (“AHC”)
as security under the Omnibus Agreement
dated 1 June 2012 executed among UNLAD,
as debtor and STI Holdings and AHC, as
creditors.

SEC on 16 February 2015 and PSE on 12 Feb
2015
On 18 February 2015, STI Educations Systems

Holdings, Inc. filed the following:
(1) Petition for the extra-judicial foreclosure

amended, with the Office of the Clerk of
Court and Ex-Officio Sheriff of the Regional
Trial Court of Davao City, entitled STI
Education Systems Holdings, Inc. and
Attenborough Holdings Corporation vs.
Unlad Resources Development Corporation
(the “Davao Petition”).
The Davao Petition prays for the extra-

judicial foreclosure of a parcel of land
covered by Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-
129545 registered under the name of Unlad
(“UNLAD”) located at Davao City, and all
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Holdings and Attenborough Holdings
Corporation (“AHC”) as security under the
Omnibus Agreement dated 8 June 2012
executed among UNLAD, as debtor, and STI
Holdings and AHC, as creditors.
(2) Amended Petition for the extra-judicial

Act 3135, as amended, with the Office of the
Clerk of Court and Ex-Officio Sheriff of the
Regional Trial Court of Quezon City, entitled
STI Education Systems Holdings, Inc. vs.
Philippine Women’s University, Inc. and
Unlad Resources Development Corporation
(the “Quezon City Petition”).
The Quezon City Petition prays for the extra-

judicial foreclosure of parcels of land covered
by Transfer Certificate of Title Nos. RT-
71871(271024)PR-29615 and RT-
the name of UNLAD located at Quezon City,
and all improvements located thereon, which
Holdings as security under the Facility
Agreement executed between Philippine
Women’s University (“PWU”), as debtor and
STI Holdings (as assignee of Banco de Oro
Unibank, Inc.), as creditor;
The Davao Petition is the last petition

initiated by STI Holdings, on its own or
together with AHC, for the satisfaction of
UNLAD’s obligations to STI Holdings and
AHC in the aggregate amount of
P294,073,466.68, and PWU’s obligations to
STI Holdings in the aggregate amount of
P702,446,308.08.

SEC on 23 February 2015 and PSE on 18 Feb
2015.
On 13 March 2015, STI Education Systems

Holdings, Inc. ("STI Holdings") received a
copy of the Decision dated 4 March 2015
(the "Decision") of Branch 47 of the
Regional Trial Court of Manila (the "RTC")
dismissing the election contest filed by
Philippine Women's University ("PWU"), Dr.
Helena Z. Benitez, and Dr. Jose Francisco B.
Benitez docketed as Civil Case No. 15132872.
The Election Contest was filed by PWU, Dr.

Helena Z. Benitez, and Dr. Jose Francisco B.
Benitez (the "Benitez Group") against
Mr. Eusebio H. Tanco, Mr. Monico V. Jacob,
Ms. Maria Vanessa Rose L. Tanco, Mr.
Joseph Augustin L. Tanco, Mr. Martin K.
Tanco, Ms. Yolanda M. Bautista, Mr. Jesli A.
Lapus, Mr. Teodoro L. Locsin, Jr., Mr. Paolo
Martin O. Bautista, Mr. Wilfred S. Racadio,
and Mr. Arsenio C. Cabrera (the
"Defendants") to annul the election of PWU
Members and Trustees held on 22
December 2014 by virtue of the step-in rights
of STI Holdings as assignee of BDO Unibank,
Inc.
In the Decision, the RTC dismissed the

election contest filed by PWU and affirmed
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the position of STI Holdings that the
composition of the PWU Members and
Trustees have not been changed and the
results of the supposed election held on 22
December 2014 were withdrawn. The RTC
also noted that the Benitez Group never
controverted the aforesaid allegations of STI
Holdings when the opportunity was
presented by the court in a clarificatory
hearing due to the absence of Dr. Jose
Francisco B. Benitez.
As previously disclosed by STI Holdings on 5

January 2015, the withdrawal of the step-in
rights in PWU was to protect the welfare of
the PWU students and faculty considering
that in the morning of said date (5 January
2015), the PWU community was confronted
with a university that was locked down by
the Benitez family.

SEC on 13 Mar 2015 and PSE on 12 Mar
2015.
On 18 March 2015, STI Education Systems

Holdings, Inc. ("STI Holdings") was declared
as the winning bidder in the auction sales
involving the following Extra-Judicial
Foreclosures:

Holdings, Creditor/Mortgagee vs. Philippine
Women's University (PWU),
Debtor/Mortgagor, where STI Holdings was
the winning bidder for properties along Taft
Avenue, Malate, Manila where the PWU
school is located covered by TCT Nos.
227390, 227391, 227392, 227393 and
227394 and registered under the name of
PWU; and

Holdings, Creditor/Mortgagee vs. PWU,
Debtor/Mortgagor, where STI Holdings was
the winning bidder for a property located at
Pilar Hidalgo Lim Street, Malate, Manila
covered by TCT No. 112932 registered in the
name of PWU.

SEC on 20 Mar 2015 and PSE on 18 Mar
2015.
On 24 August 2015, STI Education Systems
Holdings, Inc. (the Company") received an
Order dated 20 August 2015 (“Order of
Dismissal”) issued by Branch 46 of the
Regional Trial Court of Manila
(“Rehabilitation Court”), which dismissed the
Petition for Involuntary Rehabilitation
(“Petition”) of Philippine Women’s University
(“PWU”). In addition, an Order dated 19
August 2015 was also issued by the
Rehabilitation Court, which denied the
Motion to Join Unlad Resources
Development Corp. (“UNLAD”) as a party to
the Petition.
The Petition was filed by Dr. Helena Z.

Benitez (“Dr. Benitez”), as an alleged creditor
of PWU, to seek the suspension of all actions
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for the enforcement of claims against PWU,
and rehabilitation of PWU. The
Commencement/Stay Order was used to
suspend the extra-judicial foreclosure
proceedings initiated by the Company
against PWU and UNLAD to satisfy their
outstanding obligations in the amount of
P926,146,885.86 as of 7 December 2014. The
Rehabilitation Court dismissed the Petition
on the following grounds:
1. The Petition, the Rehabilitation Plan and

the attachments thereto contain materially
false and misleading statements. The
Rehabilitation Court materially considered
the Rehabilitation Receiver’s Report
(“Report”), which provided, among others,
that PWU’s insolvency is due to debts not
incurred in the ordinary course of business.
The Report further stated that PWU entered
into transactions outside the nature of PWU,
as an educational institution. Moreover,
acquisition of properties and agreements
that appear for the school did not materialize
and yet money was already spent causing
PWU to be in debt. Lastly, unauthorized
advances by its then President and
unaccounted money for the school formed
part of liabilities NOT in the ordinary course
of business; and
2. The Petition is a sham filing intended to

delay the enforcement of the rights of
creditors. The Rehabilitation Court
questioned the right of Dr. Benitez as an
alleged creditor to file the Petition
considering that she (a) is the “brand name,
epitome and embodiment” of PWU, (b) has
unsubstantiated claims and (c) claims against
PWU are for personal expenses. The
Rehabilitation Court was convinced that the
Petition was executed for the primary
purpose of delaying the enforcement of the
rights of the Company as creditor.
Under Section 4, Rule 1 of the Financial

Rehabilitation Rules of Procedure, the Order
of Dismissal is immediately executory.
With the outright dismissal of the

Rehabilitation case, the Petition(s) dated 18
February 2015 initiated by the Company
against PWU and UNLAD for the extra judicial
foreclosure of the real estate mortgages over
their Quezon City and Davao properties can
proceed in order to satisfy PWU and UNLAD's
unpaid loan obligations to the Company in
the amount of P926,146,885.86 as of 7
December 2014.

SEC on 25 Aug 2015 and PSE on 24 Aug 2015.
Pursuant to the Agreement, in Nov 2011, the
Company acquired PWU’s debt from PWU’s
creditor bank, together with all of the bank’s
rights to the underlying collateral and
security, for the amount of P223.5 million, on
a without recourse basis. Likewise in
accordance with the Agreement, the
Company is obliged to extend: (1) a direct
loan to PWU in the amount of PP26.5 million
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and (2) a loan to UNLAD in the amount of
P198.0 million. The receivable from PWU
and UNLAD aggregating to P250.0 million
shall be secured by the PWU Indiana
Property and PWU Taft Property while the
loan to UNLAD shall be secured by the PWU
Quezon City, UNLAD Davao Property and
UNLAD Quezon City Property. The receivable
from PWU and UNLAD shall be accrued and
paid by way of the assignment by PWU of its
shares in UNLAD (which PWU will acquire
through a Property-for-Share-Swap
Transaction). Likewise, the Loan to UNLAD
shall be paid by way of conversion of said
loan into equity in UNLAD to enable the
Company to acquire, together with the
shares assigned by PWU to the Company as
payment for the Receivable from PWU and
Loan to PWU.
(j) Based on the Advisement Letter filed on 4 January 2016 on

Attendance of Board of Directors, the attendance of directors at
the meetings of the Corporation is set forth below:
Board Name Date of Election No of Meetings Held No. of %

during the year Meetings
Attended
Chairman Eusebio H. Tanco 17 March 2010 4 4 100%
Member Monico V. Jacob 17 March 2010 4 4 100%
Member Joseph Augustin L. Tanco 27 October 2010 4 4 100%
Member Ma. Vanessa Rose L. Tanco 27 October 2010 4 4 100%
Member Martin K. Tanco 19 December 2012 4 4 100%
Member Rainerio M. Borja 19 December 2012 4 3 75%
Member Paolo Martin O. Bautista 19 December 2012 4 4 100%
Independent Johnip G. Cua 19 December 2012 4 4 100%
Independent Ernest Lawrence L. Cu 19 December 2012 4 2 50%
Independent Jesli A. Lapus 21 March 2013 4 4 100%
Member Teodoro L. Locsin 2 February 2015 4 3 75%
(k) Based on SEC Form 17-A for the fiscal year ending 31 March 2015,
the executive directors, non-executive directors and independent
directors were granted the following per diem allowances:
Remuneration Item Executive Directors Non-Executive Directors Independent Directors

directors)
Per Diem allowance P264,705.90 P123,529.42 P123,529.42
(l) Based on SEC Form 17-C filed on 28 September 2015, the

Corporation updated the membership of its committees as
follows:
Executive Committee
Office Name Date of No. of No. of % Length of Service in the

Appointment Meetings Meetings Committee
Held Attended
Chairman Eusebio H. Tanco 19 Dec. 2012 0 0 0 2 years and 10 months

Member Monico V. Jacob 19 Dec. 2012 0 0 0 2 years and 10 months
(ED)
Member Yolanda M. 19 Dec. 2012 0 0 0 2 years and 10 months
(ED) Bautista
Member Martin K. Tanco 19 Dec. 2012 0 0 0 2 years and 10 months
(ED)
Member Rainerio M. Borja 19 Dec. 2012 0 0 0 2 years and 10 months
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(NED)
Audit Committee
Office Name Date of No. of No. of % Length of Service

Appointment Meetings Meetings in the Committee
Held Attended
Chairman Johnip G. Cua 19 Dec. 2012 1 1 100% 2 years and 10
(ID) months
Member (ED) Martin K. Tanco 19 Dec. 2012 1 1 100% 2 years and 10
months
Member (ED) Paolo Martin O. 19 Dec. 2012 1 1 100% 2 years and 10
Bautista months
Member (ID) Ernest L. Cu 19 Dec. 2012 1 1 100% 2 years and 10
months
Nomination Committee
Office Name Date of No. of No. of % Length of Service

Appointment Meetings Meetings in the Committee
Held Attended
Chairman Eusebio H. Tanco 8 Dec. 2011 1 1 100% 2 years and 10

months
Member Ernest Lawrence Cu 19 Dec. 2012 1 1 100% 2 years and 10
(ID) months
Member Ma. Vanessa Rose L. 19 Dec 2012 1 1 100% 2 years and 10
(NED) Tanco months
Member Rainerio M. Borja 19 Dec. 2012 1 1 100% 2 years and 10
(NED) months
Remuneration/Compensation Committee

Appointment Meetings Meetings the Committee
Held Attended
Chairman Eusebio H. Tanco 19 Dec. 2012 0 0 0 2 years and 10

months
Member Monico V. Jacob 19 Dec. 2012 0 0 0 2 years and 10
(ED) months
Member Yolanda M. Bautista 19 Dec. 2012 0 0 0 2 years and 10
months
Member Joseph Augustin L. 19 Dec. 2012 0 0 0 2 years and 10
(ED) Tanco months
Compliance Committee

Appointment Meetings Meetings the Committee
Held Attended
Chairman Arsenio C. Cabrera, 19 Dec. 2012 1 1 100% 2 years and 10

Jr. months
Member Monico V. Jacob 19 Dec. 2012 1 1 100% 2 years and 10
(ED) months
Member Yolanda M. Bautista 19 Dec. 2012 1 1 100% 2 years and 10
months
Member Paolo Martin O. 19 Dec. 2012 1 1 100% 2 years and 10
(ED) Bautista months
(m) Based on SEC Form 17-A for the period ended 31 March 2015 and
SEC Forms 17-C filed on 27 July 2015 and 16 July 2015, the
committees of the Corporation performed the following work:
Name of Committee Work Done Issues Addressed

Audit Reviewed/Approved/Submitted the Final Draft FS There were no issues
for the Fiscal Year ending 31 March 2015 to the addressed by the Audit
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Board for approval on 13 July 2015 Committee.
Nominations Pre-screened, shortlisted, and presented to the There were no issues
Board on 27 July 2015 for their acceptance and addressed by the Nominations
approval, the names of the candidates for election Committee.
to the Board of Directors and Independent Directors
in the Annual Meeting of the Stockholders held on
25 September 2015.
Compliance STI Holdings is included in the list of top 50 There were no issues
Philippine-listed companies evaluated under the addressed by the Compliance
ASEAN Corporate Governance Scorecard in 2014. Committee.
The top listed companies from six participating
ASEAN member-countries were evaluated based
on the international standards of corporate
governance, including the five Organization for
Economic Cooperation and Development principles
of corporate governance.
The company is one of the 60 publicly-listed

companies that have made it to the latest cut of
the PSE Shariah-compliant firms, as of end-March
2015, following a screening of 260 listed firms
assessed for their compliance with the rules,
regulations, teachings, and values that govern the
lives of Muslims.
Remuneration N/A There were no issues
addressed by the
Remuneration Committee
(n) Based on SEC Forms 23-B filed on 9 November 2015 for Insurance
Builders, Inc. and 16 November 2015 as well as SEC Forms 23-B
filed on 22 and 23 December 2015 for Mr. Eusebio H. Tanco, the
ownership structure of stockholders owning 5% or more
shareholdings is as follows:
Shareholder Number of Percent Beneficial Owner

Shares
Eusebio H. Tanco 1,449,531,875 14.635% Eusebio H. Tanco
Prudent Resources, Inc. 1,614,264,964 16.30% Various Beneficial Owners
Rescom Developers, Inc. 795,265,934 8.03% Various Beneficial Owners
Eujo Philippines, Inc. 763,873,130 7.71% Various Beneficial Owners
Insurance Builders, Inc. 629,776,992 6.36% Various Beneficial Owners
STI Education Services Group, Inc. 502,307,895 5.07% Various Beneficial Owners
Morgan Stanley Investment Management Corporation 816,264,000 8.24% Morgan Stanley Investment
Management Corporation
Dunross Investment Ltd. 528,522,000 5.34% Dunross Investment Ltd.
(o) Based on SEC Form 17-A for the fiscal year ending 31 March 2015,
the Corporation paid the following external auditor’s fees:
Name of Auditor Audit Fee Non-audit Fee
SGV & Co. P850,000.00 (2014-15) P102,000.00 (2015)
(p) Based on SEC Form 17-A for the fiscal year ending 31 March 2015,
the Corporation disclosed the following related party transactions:
RPT Relationship Nature Value
*Philippine Women’s Affiliate Company Outstanding Receivable – P250,000,000
University (PWU) – an entity under Principal: To be settled by way of
common management *Entities under common assignment of investment in
management until shares
November 14, 2014.
Interest 12,651,546
*UNLAD Resources Development Affiliate Company Outstanding Receivable – 198,000,000
Corporation (UNLAD) an entity under Principal: To be settled by way of
common management *Entities under common assignment of investment in
management until shares
November 14, 2014.
Interest 3,327,389
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STI ESG Subsidiary 2015: Advisory Fee – 30 days 14,400,000
upon receipt of billings;
Noninterest-bearing
Reimbursement – 30 days upon

receipt of billings; Noninterest-
bearing 5,838,668
2014:
Reimbursement (10,248,915)
West Negros University (Now: STI Subsidiary 2015: Advisory Fee – 30 days 900,000
West Negros University) upon receipt of billings;
Noninterest-bearing
Subscription Payable – 45,227,650

Noninterest bearing
Deposit for future stock 179,726,350

subscription

Attenborough Holdings Corporation Subsidiary 2015: Advances – within one (1) 1,403,186
year; Noninterest-bearing
Subscription payable – 64,000,000

Noninterest-bearing
Officers and Employees 179,726,350

subscription

Officers and Employees Employees Advances to officers and ( 2015)
employees – Liquidated within 1,884,356
one (1) month; Noninterest- ( 2014)
bearing 728,167
Outstanding Receivable (2015)

1,283,875
(2014)
270,909
(q) Based on SEC Form 17-C filed on 28 September 2015, the

Corporation declared cash dividends as follows:
Declaration Date Record Date Payment Date

(r) Based on the Minutes of the 25 September 2015 Annual

Stockholders’ Meeting posted in the website of the Corporation,
the results of the resolutions taken up during said meeting are as
follows:
12. Resolution 13. Approving 14. Dissenting 15. Abstaining
44. Approval of Management Report for the 45. 73.98% 46. N/A 47. N/A
FY ended 31 March 2015
Approval of Management Report for the FY 66.00%
ended 31 March 2014
45. Approval of Audited Financial Statements 46. 73.98% 47. N/A 48. N/A
for FY ending 31 March 2015
Approval of Audited Financial Statements for 66.00%
FY ending 31 March 2014
49. Ratification of all legal acts, resolutions 50. 73.98% 51. N/A 52. N/A
and proceedings of the Board of Directors
and of Management, done in the ordinary
course of business from 26 September 2014
to 25 September 2015
Ratification of Acts of the Board of Directors 66.00%
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53. Ratification of: 54. 73.98% 55. N/A 56. N/A
(a) The execution, delivery and performance
of the Comprehensive Surety Agreement
with China Banking Corporation as security
for the obligations of STI West Negros
University, namely:
(1) A credit line of P5 million;
(2) A long-term loan of P300 million; and,
(3) Bridge financing of P20 million,
(b) The execution, delivery and performance,

as a conforming party of the Amendment and
Supplemental Agreement to the P3 Billion
Corporate Notes Facility Agreement (the
Agreement) by and among STI Education
Services Group, Inc., STI West Negros
University Corporation and China Banking
Corporation, and;
(c) The authority of Mr. Monico V. Jacob, the

President and CEO of the Corporation to
execute and deliver the Comprehensive
Surety Agreement and the Agreement on
behalf of the Corporation.
57. Appointment of SGV & Co. as external 58. 73.98% 59. N/A 60. N/A
auditor 2015
Appointment of SGV & Co. as external 66.00%
auditor 2014
(s) Based on the Minutes of the 25 September 2015 Annual

Stockholders’ Meeting posted in the website of the Corporation,
the details of attendance in said meeting are as follows:
Type of Names of Board Date of Voting % of SH % of SH Total % of

Meeting members/Officers Meeting Procedure Attending in proxy SH
present (by poll, in Person attendance
show of
hands, etc.)
Annual Eusebio H. Tanco 25 Show of 13.66% 60.32% 73.98%
Monico V. Jacob September hands
Joseph Augustin L. 2015
Tanco
Ma. Vanessa Rose L.
Tanco
Martin K. Tanco
Paulo Martin O.
Bautista
Rainerio M. Borja
Johnip G. Cua – ID
Ernest Lawrence L. Cu
Officers:
Treasurer
Corporate Secretary
Ana Carmina S.
Herrera – Asst.
Corporate Secretary
(t) Based on the Definitive Information Statement filed on 19 August

2015, the Corporation disclosed the following information with
respect to the Definitive Information Statement and Management
Report:
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Number of Stockholders entitled to receive Definitive Information 1,247
Statements and Management Report and Other Materials
Date of Actual Distribution of Definitive Information Statement and 4 September 2015
Management Report and Other Materials held by market
participants/certain beneficial owners
Date of Actual Distribution of Definitive Information Statement and 4 September 2015
Management Report and Other Materials held by stockholders
State whether CD format or hard copies were distributed CD Format were distributed to the
stockholders for the past four (4)
years
If yes, indicate whether requesting stockholders were provided Yes, it was actually stated in the
hard copies report that we will provide without
charge, upon written request from
the stockholder, a copy of the
Definitive Information Statement,
Management Report and Other
materials that are being attached to
the CD.
(u) Based on SEC Form 23-A filed on 7 July 2015, the Corporation
updated the part on “Investor Relations Program” as follows:
(4) Investor Relations Franchini Vina Z. Cordova, Investor Relations Office

Officer Telefax: 844-9553; Email address: bing.cordova@stiholdings.com.ph
info@stiholdings.com
(v) Based on SEC Form 17-A for the fiscal year ending 31 March 2015,
the Company disclosed the following corporate social
responsibility initiatives:
Initiative Beneficiary
CFC ANCOP – Tekton Foundation Inc. - STI will actively participate Ancop Scholars
in a life changing intervention providing sustainable access to
education to the poor and marginalized children in Makati, Pasay
and Manila through the Child Sponsorship Program of CFC Ancop
Tekton Foundation, Inc., a BIR registered donee institution.
JCI Philippines, Inc. - STI Holdings supported the community Deserving underprivileged children of
outreach program of the Junior Chamber International Philippines Angono, Rizal under the care of The
(JCIP) Ortigas, which will benefit the underprivileged children under Orange Project
the care of The Orange Project.
The Orange Project supports deserving underprivileged children of

Angono, Rizal. The project’s goal is to forge partnerships with
organizations and raise P500.00 for every child, which will give them
access to education, healthcare, and character formation. The
project currently cares for around 800 children from the indigent
families in Angono.
JCIP Ortigas Chapter has always been involved in community

building activities through various programs and has always put
focus in education and health. They solicited the support of several
private organizations to help The Orange Project’s education,
health, and livelihood activities. STI Holdings and its affiliate
companies, STI Education Systems Group and PhilCare, were among
the first to pitch in their support. STI led the Project: Library,
Education & Skills Enhancement (P.L.E.A.S.E) program where it
donated the first four computers for The Orange Project’s computer
laboratory, while PhilCare led the Dengue prevention efforts.
The advocacy is aligned with what STI Holdings believes in – that

every Filipino should be empowered through Education. Through
this project, STI Holdings and its affiliate companies were able to do
their share for the community by paving the way for some
underprivileged children to access education and healthcare.
STI Holdings also supported the “Fund Raising to Combat Malaria”

Project of JCI Philippines, Inc.
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STI ESG
Given the national reach of STI ESG, the company has taken upon itself to uphold socially responsible activities that
are aimed to better the communities that individual campuses belong to, and at the same time, develop a positive
environment that will be beneficial to all stakeholders.
The STI Foundation
The STI Foundation aims to contribute to the improvement of the country’s educational system through programs
and projects that address the digital divide and promote excellence in education.
STI Foundation responded to the call of DepEd for private sector’s participation and support in their ALS program. STI
reached out to out-of-school youth aged 15 and above who still have not finished their secondary education and
cannot afford to go through formal schooling.
The ALS sessions are conducted every Saturday and employ blended and collaborative modes of instruction (face-to-
face instructions), e-learning materials (eSkwela), and performance-based assessment in order to prepare and equip
the ALS learners with the knowledge required to pass the Accreditation and Equivalency Test given by DepEd.
The STI Mobile School is a tourist-sized bus that has been converted into a roving computer laboratory. It is equipped
with a state-of-the-art computer laboratory with internet access, multimedia computers, LCD monitors, sound
system, and other top-of-the-line computer equipment.
Since SY 2011-12 until SY 2014-15, the STI Mobile School has travelled to 947 sites and trained 126,716 participants
nationwide. Today, a total of six mobile school buses travel across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.
STI Foundation conducted special community development projects, outreach programs, and humanitarian services,
in SY 2014-15, that aimed to address the needs of the disadvantaged sectors. In coordination with the League of
Corporate Foundation, a lecture-seminar on Corporate Social Responsibility (“CSR”) was conducted to 200 students
where they learned about the Basic Concepts and Principles and Best Practices of Corporate Social Responsibility. The
seminar aimed to promote awareness to students on the importance of CSR. STI Foundation likewise donated 946
pieces of assorted proware items and 1,768 pieces of Basic Education books to the residents of Tahanang Walang
Hagdanan.
WNU
The English Department of WNU extends its expertise in TESOL in Puroks/Barangays where out-of-school youth,
willing mothers and pupils need extra help in English. This is done on weekends and extends until December when
a joint culminating and Christmas activity takes place. The English teachers take turns in teaching these young
people and their mothers English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL).
WNU continues to extend outreach activities to its adopted community in Purok Tunggoy, Mandalagan, Bacolod City
and an adopted school in Granada, Bacolod City, specifically, Vista Alegre Granada Relocation Elementary School
(VAGRES).
WNU had the “Care and Share Yolanda Survivors” project days after the huge devastation brought by Super Typhoon
Yolanda on November 8, 2013. The project is a collaborative effort of the Wesnecan Community and the Protestant
Church of Laichingen in South Germany through its volunteer student Nadja Gruhler. A total of P3 million was raised
that was used to fund relief operations and a Rehabilitation and Recovery Shelter for Yolanda Survivors Homestay
Scheme Program at Purok Kantamayon Brgy. Patao in Bantayan Cebu. From SY 2013-14 until SY 2014-15, over 93
houses were built and turned over; materials for 40 partially damaged houses were turned over; and 43 partially
damaged houses were repaired. Trainings were also conducted to the locals on various topics such as Home Stay
Project: Spiritual Development, Basic Tips on How to Start a Business, and Costing and Basic Recording.
3. The foregoing is in accordance with the records of the Corporation in my

possession.
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DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

PART I – BUSINESS AND GENERAL INFORMATION

Item 1 Description of Business 4

PART II – OPERATIONAL AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION

PART III – CONTROL AND COMPENSATION INFORMATION

Item 9 Directors and Executive Officers of the Issuer 72

PART IV – CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

Item 13 Corporate Governance 85

PART V – EXHIBITS AND SCHEDULES

Item 14 Exhibits and Reports on SEC Form 17-C 85

MARCH 31, 2016 AUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND

CONSOLIDATED CHANGES IN ACGR FOR 2015

PART 1 - BUSINESS AND GENERAL INFORMATION

Item 1. DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS

Group History and Structure

STI Education Systems Holdings, Inc.

Acquisition of West Negros University

Attenborough Holdings Corporation (“AHC”)

STI Education Services Group, Inc. (“STI ESG”)

Technical – Vocational-Livelihood Track

Home Economics Strand

Industrial Arts Strand

STI Senior High School Early Registration

Post-Graduation Report for SY 2014-15

Interactive Career Assistance and Recruitment System (“ICARES”)

The STI Distinguished Alumni Awards

Home Economics Strand

Arts and Design Track

 Consolidated Marine Pollution 73/78 Annexes I-VI

 New Management Level Course for Marine Deck Officers (“MLC-DECK”)

Non-STI Branded Schools

Home Economics Strand

Arts & Design Track

DLS STI College

Tuition Fee Increases

New Programs/Majors and Revised Curricula

STI ESG’s Standardized Courseware

Curriculum for the Academic Track:

Curriculum for Technical-Vocational-Livelihood Track:

 Computer Hardware Servicing

Home Economics Strand

Industrial Arts Strand

Standardized Periodical Examination

International Organization for Standardization 9001:2008 (“ISO 9001:2008”)

Senior High School Graduation

Partnership with DepEd and other Educational Institutions

Ads Standards Council (“ASC”)

Peoplesoft Campus Solutions (“PSCS”)

Learning Management System

iLearn and Share

 Kaanyag Pilipinas Dance Company – Champion, NOPSSCEA 2015-2016 (November 2015 at

Engineering Board Examination

Criminology Board Examination

Licensure Exam for Teachers

Faculty Development and Certification

The STI National Youth Convention (“STI NYC”)