The significant increase in the Licensure Examination for Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) pass rate, from just over 20 percent in 2022 to more than 30 percent in 2023-2024, is a welcome and encouraging development for the accountancy profession in the Philippines. This marked improvement...
Diplomats from the Philippines and China have agreed to enhance communication with regards to the South China Sea issue as tension continues to rise between the two countries due to various incidents at sea. Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Undersecretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro and Chinese Vice...
As we embark on a new journey in PICPA from the realm of numbers to the domain of values, allow me to put forward and relate the new theme: “Values Above All,” with that of the old theme: “Beyond Numbers: Redefining the Roles of Certified Public Accountants.” The old theme indicates a shift...
It’s been 20 years since Republic Act No. 9298, otherwise known as the Philippine Accountancy Act of 2004” was enacted and implemented. Twenty years ago, artificial intelligence was nonexistent. Matters of sustainability, ethics and governance, international collaborations, and many other...
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that President Marcos will personally attend the inaugural Global Peace Summit in Switzerland on June 15 wherein issues on food security, nuclear security, and the war in Ukraine would be tackled. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. and Ukrainian...
The Philippines and Ukraine have agreed to strengthen their 32-year-old bilateral relations, including exporting Ukrainian agricultural products to the Philippines. BILATERAL MEETING — President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. talks to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Malacañan, June...
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked President Marcos for the Philippines' registration for the Swiss-organized peace conference on the war in Ukraine on June 15, saying it sends a "strong signal" and an important step toward peace. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (right) and...
JERUDONG, Brunei — The Philippines and Brunei forged four deals on tourism, security, maritime, and agriculture during President Marcos' state visit here. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. is welcomed by Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah as he begins his two-day state visit in Brunei on...
The estimated rollback at the pumps next week will offer more substantial relief to the pockets of consumers next week as this already turned heftier into the vicinity of P1.00 per liter as of end of trading day on Friday (May 3), according to the industry players. Based on the outcome of five-day...
Financially beleaguered consumers can count on a slight relief on their pockets next week as another round of price rollback is anticipated at the domestic petroleum pumps, according to the oil companies. Based on the estimates of the industry players, the price of gasoline products will be trimmed...
NSC spokesperson Jonathan Malaya (File photo) The New People's Army (NPA) is no longer considered a force to reckon with by the national government after it supposedly lost its support from the mass, an official of the National Security Council (NSC) said Monday, Jan. 15. NSC spokesperson Jonathan...
DAVAO CITY – Former President Rodrigo R. Duterte doubts the sincerity of the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) to end insurgency even with the exploratory peace talks initiated by the government last year. “It has always been the same, in my opinion. I cannot doubt the...
