Global Ferronickel Holdings Inc. (PSE: FNI), one of the Philippines’ leading nickel ore exporters, has earned international recognition for its strong governance and corporate social responsibility practices after securing top honors at the prestigious In-House Community (IHC) Counsel of the Year Awards 2025.
Out of a record-breaking 200 nominations across 11 jurisdictions submitted by leading corporations and legal teams in the region, FNI received the Best Practice Management Award for Corporate Social Responsibility. The company was also shortlisted in the highly competitive Industry Awards – Energy and Natural Resources category, underscoring its leadership in governance, sustainability, and legal excellence.
The IHC Counsel of the Year Awards recognize excellence, leadership, and innovation in the in-house legal profession. FNI’s recognition in the Corporate Social Responsibility category affirms the company’s robust governance framework, values-driven culture, and sustained commitment to responsible mining, environmental stewardship, and community development—key pillars of its long-term business strategy and value creation agenda. The honors place FNI’s legal team among the most respected across Asia, the Middle East, and India.
Further strengthening the company’s global profile, FNI’s Senior Vice President for Legal and Regulatory Affairs, Atty. Noel B. Lazaro, was named to the IHC Top Tier In-House Counsel List 2025, which recognizes the world’s most outstanding in-house legal and compliance leaders.
The Top Tier In-House Counsel List celebrates professionals who exemplify innovation, dedication, operational excellence, corporate social responsibility, and a commitment to diversity. Atty. Lazaro’s inclusion reflects his strategic leadership in enhancing FNI’s legal, regulatory, and governance capabilities amid an increasingly complex operating environment.
“In a workplace as nurturing and values-driven as FNI, the unwavering support and encouragement of our employees truly make all the difference. This recognition reflects not only individual effort, but the collective commitment of our entire organization to excellence, integrity, and responsible corporate governance,” Atty. Lazaro said.
FNI’s international recognition reinforces its strategic focus on strong corporate governance, regulatory discipline, environmental protection, and social development. As global demand for responsibly sourced minerals continues to rise, the company remains well-positioned as a trusted mining partner and industry leader, guided by world-class leadership and a robust ESG-driven operating framework.
