July 2024

Seven SGV Consulting members successfully earned their Agile Project Management Foundation & Practitioner (AgilePM®) certifications. The AgilePM® certification represents a milestone in their professional development and stands as a testament to their commitment to excellence in project management. Certified AgilePM® professionals Director Raymante F. Asuncion, Senior Associate Aldrin C. Castro, Director Joseph Albert R. Dela Rosa, Senior Associate Kimberly E. Ebuenga, Associate Director Ma. Airra S. Hernandez, Senior Associate Maridella A. Javal, and Senior Associate Mark Christian D. Vejano obtained their respective AgilePM® certifications by demonstrating a deep understanding of Agile principles and practices. They also demonstrated their ability to apply these principles and practices effectively in complex transformation projects. The AgilePM® certification equips practitioners with critical skills to efficiently navigate and lead through the complexities of today’s fast-paced project environment.  Congratulations to our Consulting colleagues! 

SGV Cybersecurity Principal Philip B. Casanova was a resource speaker at the ISOG I Am Secure 2024 Colloquium I. The event took place on 13 June 2024, at the Asian Institute of Management (AIM), gathering cyber leaders to discuss cybersecurity topics, focusing on Artificial Intelligence (AI), Operations Technology, and Industrial Control Systems (ICS). SGV Cybersecurity Principal Philip B. Casanova at the ISOG I Am Secure 2024 Colloquium I Philip described SGV's involvement in cybersecurity. He presented the Executive Summary of the EY 2024 Global Cybersecurity Insights Study at the event. The study aims to improve understanding of AI's use in cybersecurity and identifies "Secure Creators," organizations that are leading in cybersecurity by adopting AI and other technologies for defense. Philip talks about cybersecurity and AI The colloquium's discussions focused on AI in cybersecurity, outlining the risks and opportunities for Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs). Philip's presentation also provided insights on integrating AI into cybersecurity strategies. Philip's full video presentation is available on the ISOG YouTube page. The presentation can be viewed here: https://youtu.be/hXFUcARh8lY?si=LFRwJc74vyumDjGU&sfnsn=mo.

SGV Sustainability Services Lead Partner and Philippine Sustainability Reporting Committee Chairman Benjamin N. Villacorte served as a resource speaker at the Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA) Metro Manila Region (MMR) Accountancy Week Celebration 2024 Opening Ceremony and MMR Day. The event took place on 15 July 2024 at the Edsa Shangri-La Hotel in Mandaluyong City. Benjamin talks about the EPR Act Benjamin discussed the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Act, emphasizing the significance of sustainable practices and their role in reshaping the future of accounting and environmental stewardship. He was joined by other speakers who talked about Corporate Finance, Agile Accounting, and Ease of Paying Taxes (EOPT) Implementation during the technical sessions.

Members of the SGV Cebu team participated in the Written Exam Challenge organized by the Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA) Cebu Chapter as part of their Accountancy Week Celebration from 14 to 20 July 2024. SGV was one of the sponsors for the event.   SGV Proctors with the Written Exam Challenge participants SGV Associate Director Atty. Ernest Adrian Co and Senior Associates Atty. Trixia Lou Diaz and Atty. Christine Rose Y. Lagura-Ortelano served as proctors during the Written Exam Challenge for Regulatory Framework for Business Transactions (RFBT) held on 15 July. (From left to right) PICPA Cebu Sectoral Director for Education Gensbergh G. Rago, Former PICPA Cebu President Katherine Mae S. Migriño, PICPA Cebu Secretary Earl Lorenz N. Minerva, PICPA Eastern Visayas Region Senior Regional Director and National VP For Education Sugar B. Sagarino, SGV Associate Director Atty. Ernest Adrian F. Co, SGV Senior Associate Atty. Trixia Lou A. Diaz, and SGV Senior Associate Atty. Christine Rose Y. Lagura-Ortelano SGV Senior Associate Atty. John Carlos M. Canonigo (left) and Associate Directors Atty. Ernest Adrian Co (fifth from left) and Stewart Herbie T. Po (sixth from left) pose for a group photo with the Top 10 Students SGV Associate Directors Atty. Ernest Adrian Co and Stewart Herbie T. Po, along with SGV Senior Associate Atty. John Carlos M. Canonigo, presented awards to the Top 10 Students and Top 5 Schools who achieved the highest scores among all participants in the written exam. The awarding ceremony took place on July 18. SGV Cebu Partner-in-charge Margem A. Tagalog and SGV Cebu Partners Saha A. Bulagsak and Anne Margaret E. Momongan-Lim provided support and guidance to the members of the SGV Cebu team during the event.

SGV Sustainability Services Lead Partner and Philippine Sustainability Reporting Committee (PSRC) Chairman Benjamin N. Villacorte led the PSRC Private Sector Forum on 16 July 2024.  Benjamin leads PSRC Private Sector Forum Benjamin discussed the Prototype Philippine Jurisdictional Roadmap for adopting International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) Standards.  The forum highlighted the presentation on the prototype roadmap, engaged participants in a Q&A session, and reiterated PSRC's dedication to advancing sustainable and resilient practices. The event, which saw over 400 attendees from various companies and stakeholders, also introduced the PSRC members, explained the roadmap's development, and discussed the global and regional progress on ISSB Standards adoption.