SGV Davao Partner-in-Charge Jose Raoul Balisalisa was the guest speaker at Ateneo de Davao University’s Pinning Ceremony for 4th Year BS Accountancy students on 19 August 2023. The ceremony signaled the start of the students’ internship period with different companies, including SGV & Co. About 300 people, including the parents and guests of the students, were present.
Raoul during his pinning ceremony speech
Raoul’s message was centered on the theme “BUKANG-LIWAYWAY: Transforming Future Accountants, through Challenges and Opportunities.” Apart from sharing his personal experiences as an alumnus of the university and as an accountant, Raoul spoke briefly about SGV, its values, service lines and Nurturing Leaders Internship Program. He shared examples of realities in the workforce as well.
Raoul receives plaque of appreciation
Raoul (center) with ADDU faculty and students during the group picture-taking
He concluded his speech by advising the students to not only build a career for themselves, but to also build character. He said that this would help them become more resilient and adaptive to change while overcoming challenges in the business world.
