Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) senior vice-president and head of its internal audit group Ryan Gabinete was named “Chief Audit Executive of the Year” by the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Philippines.
The honor, which recognizes his significant contributions to elevating the internal audit function within government service, was conferred earlier this month.
Gabinete bested various candidates from both the private and public sectors for the award. The IIA Philippines, part of a global network of audit professionals, said their honoree “has shaped the internal audit profession through decades of excellence, leadership, and innovation.”
His expertise spans fraud audit, strategic audit practices, and public sector reform.
As an IIA awardee, Gabinete will be nominated for the prestigious Institute of Internal Auditors Global Excellence Awards-Chief Audit Executive of the Year in 2026.
DBP president and chief executive Michael de Jesus said the conferment reflects DBP’s “steadfast commitment to the highest standards of corporate governance.”
He said Gabinete’s award is a testament to the bank’s efforts to strengthen its governance and control framework, enhance its audit methodology and ensure timely compliance with regulatory standards.
DBP is the tenth largest bank in the country in terms of assets and provides credit support to four priority sectors: infrastructure and logistics; micro, small and medium enterprises; the environment; and social services and community development.
