SGV Climate Change and Sustainability Services (CCaSS) Senior Director Crystal Aleli R. Cornell and Associate Director Carla J. Capistrano were speakers at the Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA) Western Metro Manila Chapter (WMMC) webinar on Circular Economy and Extended Producer Responsibility held online via Zoom on 20 June 2023.  Crystal and Carla’s Certificates of Appreciation Carla discussed how a circular economy provides an alternative to the current model of linear consumption and shared available solutions being practiced locally and globally. She also gave an overview of Republic Act No. 11898 or the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Act of 2022 which focuses on plastic packaging. Crystal talked about the audit of EPR reporting, specifically referring to the audit requirements of the EPR Act of 2022 and relevant plastic disclosures for assurance. She pointed out that the newly introduced legislation can help facilitate the reduction of single-use plastics by large companies, allowing for a circular economy on a larger scale.

SGV Cebu Partner-in-Charge Margem A. Tagalog (MAT) and SGV Cebu Partner Cheryl Edeline C. Ong (CCO) were inducted as members of the Management Association of the Philippines (MAP) during the MAP General Membership Meeting at the Seda Hotel, Ayala in Cebu. Margem (top center) and Cheryl (bottom center) during the oathtaking Dr. Cielito F. Habito provided a short economic briefing before the induction proper. Cebu City Mayor Mike Rama briefly explained the city’s aspiration to be like Singapore during his welcome remarks. He was also inducted into the association’s membership. The MAP is a non-profit organization composed of educators, government officials, and top management practitioners from the largest local and multinational companies operating in the Philippines. They advocate good governance, global competitiveness, climate change awareness, and sustainable growth.

SGV held a Legacy Night event to honor its alumni Partners and the 45 SGV CPAs who were among the Top 100 CPAs named and presented with the Centenary Award of Excellence by the Professional Regulation Commission’s Board of Accountancy (PRC BOA). The event, held at the Conrad Manila on 30 June 2023, highlighted the Firm and its people’s rich legacy of excellence, integrity, and stewardship. More than 100 current and alumni SGV Partners attended the event. Current and Alumni SGV Partners Chairman and Country Managing Partner Wilson P. Tan (WPT) welcomed the attendees and talked about the current state of the Firm. He also congratulated and welcomed the new Partners and Principals. Additionally, he talked about the Firm’s recent achievements with a message centered on the theme, "Stewardship. Grit. Vibrance.” SGV Chairman and Country Managing Partner Wilson P. Tan delivers his welcome remarks Former SGV Chairman and Managing Partner (1999-2004) Cesar V. Purisima (CVP) Former SGV Chairman and Managing Partner (2010-2017) Cirilo “Vic” P. Noel (CPN) Former SGV Chairman and Managing Partner (2017-2020) J. Carlitos “Itos” G. Cruz (JGC)  Former SGV Chairmen and Managing Partners and recipients of the Centenary Award of Excellence Cesar V. Purisima (CVP), Cirilo “Vic” P. Noel (CPN) and J. Carlitos “Itos” G. Cruz (JGC) shared words of wisdom and how they felt about being part of SGV’s living legacy. SGV Alumni during Legacy Night The SGV Dance Club and SGV Glee also performed at the event. SGV Assurance Leader Martin C. Guantes (MCG) concluded the program with his closing remarks and thanked all the SGV alumni Partners for attending the event.