MA. EDITHA S. PALTONGAN, age 56, Filipino, is the Senior Vice President and Comptroller. She worked with Sycip, Gorres, Velayo & Co. (“SGV & Co.”) from 1987 to 1991 as Senior Auditor, after which, she joined the Registrant. Ms. Paltongan is also a board member of Beneficial Financial Advisors, Inc.

Ms. Paltongan graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (“BSBA”) degree from University of the East and passed the CPA board examination in 1987.