SM Investments Corp. (SMIC) Chairman Emeritus Jose T. Sio has been named an honorary life member of the Philippine Institute of Certified Accountants (PICPA), the accredited professional organization of certified public accountants (CPAs). The organization recognized Sio for “over 20 years of...
We cannot deny that Generative AI (GenAI) tools—such as ChatGPT, Grammarly, and others—are already here in our educational landscape. Since their introduction (at the end of 2022, if I am not mistaken), they have caused significant concerns at all levels of education, primarily because they...
By now, any Filipino who doesn’t feel the disgust and rage over how these public officials and private contractors have seized the nation’s financial resources and lived lavishly at the expense of the unassuming Juan dela Cruz, must be out of their mind or complicit with these despicable...
If you’re an educator today, you’ve likely spent countless hours in training, webinars, or online courses—all in the name of “keeping up.” But just when teachers finally get a handle on the latest tech tool or pedagogical trend, another wave of change rolls in. Instead of constantly...
As I always say, true accounting brilliance isn 't merely about technical proficiency; it 's about adhering to your commitment to the values that define you. As pillars of financial integrity, accountants safeguard the financial health of businesses and economies. Our role is crucial, not...
Accountant positions have emerged as the leading job openings nationwide, with over 36,000 vacancies available for qualified applicants, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) announced on Friday, Oct. 18. Citing data from the Bureau of Local Employment (BLE), DOLE reported a total of 36,018...
Senator Christopher "Bong" Go is now pushing for the passage of a bill providing a Magna Carta of Government Accountants to promote transparency and accountability within the public sector. In filing Senate Bill No. 2538, Go said it is time to pursue the welfare of public accountants given...
Before the Philippines embraced the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) in 2005, the foundation was laid decades earlier with the inception of the International Accounting Standards (IAS) in the 1970s. Notably, the pioneering standard among these, "IAS 1: Presentation of Financial...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. hailed the country's new certified public accountants, saying the government will continue to support them. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Noel Pabalate) Marcos congratulated the licensure exam passers through a Twitter post on Wednesday....
On its 100th centenary year last month, 100 accountants were recognized by the profession for their exemplary contributions to the nation. I congratulate all and the unsung thousands of CPAs who in their own little ways made a collective difference. I am happy for many former mentors, corporate...
Real estate tycoon and billionaire, Manny Villar, was conferred the prestigious Accountancy Centenary Award of Excellence in recognition of his integrity and vital contributions to the development of the accounting profession in the Philippines. This distinct honor was given to Villar as one of...
The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) released face-to-face and special oathtaking dates for new Social Workers, Certified Public Accountants, Medical Technologists, and Medical Laboratory Technicians. (PRC / MANILA BULLETIN) The special oathtaking for new social workers will be on Dec. 19...
