January 2023

SGV Partners Marie Stephanie C. Tan-Hamed (MTH), Christian G. Lauron (CGL), and Clairma T. Mangangey (CTM) served as speakers in the 77th Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA) Annual National Convention (ANC) technical sessions held from 23 to 26 November 2022 in Cebu City. Stephanie provides economic updates Clairma talks about E&S issuesChristian during his technical sessionStephanie kicked off the technical sessions with an economic update focusing on the Philippine developmental objectives and strategy of the new administration in the context of the global economic environment and conditions. Christian, representing the Public Practice Sector, led the discussion on “CPAs as Industry Leaders in a Highly Disrupted Period” while Clairma discussed “Governance of Environmental and Social (E&S) Issues.” Consulting Markets Co-Leader and EY Asean Fields of Play Leader Maria Kathrina Macaisa-Peña (KSM) moderated the panel discussion on CGL’s technical session, while Business Tax Services (BTS) Partner and Asean Tax Transformation Leader Cheryl Edeline C. Ong (CCO) moderated the panel discussion on “Digital and Agile Leadership: Going beyond Paper to PDF.” Nearly 6,000 participants attended the 77th PICPA ANC with more than 4,600 attending physically at the IEC Convention Center and 1,300 virtually via Zoom.

SGV Clark Partners and Managers joined the 31st North Luzon Area Business (NLAB) Conference at the Hilton Clark Sun Valley Resort Hotel, Clark Freeport, Pampanga. The two-day event highlighted programs and opportunities for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and large enterprises featuring emerging businesses in North Luzon. Proprietors, top-level management, and executives of enterprises from CAR and Regions I to III attended the event. SGV Clark Partners and Managers at the 31st NLAB Conference SGV was one of the sponsors and key guests of the Metro Angeles Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Inc. (MACCII). SGV Clark Partner-in-Charge Atty. Margaux A. Advincula (MAA), Market Group 7 leader Jose Pepito E. Zabat III (JEZ), SGV Clark Tax Partner Hentje Leo L. Leaño (LLL), Assurance Senior Director Leo Niño R. Canlas, Assurance Associate Director Ezra Yumul, Global Compliance and Reporting (GCR) Associate Director David Jonathan F. Manalili, and Business Tax Advisory (BTA) Associate Director Atty. Philip Dave C. Cachapero represented SGV.  SGV Clark Partner-in-Charge Atty. Margaux A. Advincula, 2nd Dist. of Albay Representative and Committee on Ways & Means Chair Hon. Jose Maria Clemente “Joey” Sarte Salceda, and BTA Associate Director Atty. Philip Dave C. Cachapero Atty. Margaux (leftmost) and Atty. Philip (rightmost) with Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) Chairman Delfin Lorenzana and Clark Development Corporation (CDC) President Agnes VST Devanadera Key government officials and prominent business leaders graced the event and discussed issues affecting business and the economy particularly in the areas of agribusiness, tourism, infrastructure, and science and technology development, among others. The conference also served as a venue for delegates to network with businessmen from various parts of the country, explore innovative business opportunities, and forge new partnerships. The 31st NLAB Conference was organized by the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) and hosted by the MACCII. It brought together the key officials of the member Chambers and business partners located in North Luzon and promoted the developments being made in New Clark City and nearby areas, as well as the reforms and initiatives set forth by the Government and by the private sector that would affect locators in North Luzon.

SGV Clark Partner-in-Charge and Head Margaux A. Advincula (MAA) and Market Group 7 leader Jose Pepito “Peps” E. Zabat III (JEZ) welcomed PEZA OIC Director General Tereso “Theo” Panga, who visited the SGV Clark Office for a special meeting with the SGV Clark Business Tax Services team. The visit took place after Margaux and Peps attended a Special General Membership Meeting (GMM) organized by the American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) North Luzon Chapter on Ecozones in Depth: Enabling Industry and Investments. Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) officials, together with members of the AmCham North Luzon Chapter, attended the event at the Clark Marriott Hotel. Market Group 7 leader Jose Pepito E. Zabat III, PEZA OIC Director General Theo Panga, SGV Clark Partner-in-Charge and Head Margaux A. Advincula, and PEZA Enterprise Services Officer II Karen Fernandez  PEZA OIC Director General Theo Panga presented updates on various business and investment opportunities in Clark. He also showcased how PEZA and its ecozones have played a crucial role in attracting Foreign Direct Investments (FDIs) which generated much-needed jobs, exports, local and national revenues, and other economic opportunities for the country.