PwC Philippines

PwC Philippines Chairman Emeritus, in his capacity as Isla Lipana & Co. Foundation President, Alexander Cabrera led a team of volunteers to give cheers and support to the children and staff at CRIBS Foundation, Inc. in Antipolo City on 21 August 2024. This was held ahead of 23 August, his actual birthday. After years of giving attention to various beneficiaries, it was the first time for the Foundation to visit  Alex’s hometown of Antipolo. He learned more about CRIBS and its commitment to the care and development, healing and recovery of children in need of special protection. The child welfare agency cares for surrendered and neglected infants for reunification with their original families or for placement with adoptive families, and rehabilitates female minor survivors of sexual abuse. He and his team toured the babies’ area where they briefly played with children aged 1 to 7 years old. Then a class of young girls aged 7 to 17 years old created simple clothespin puppets with the team and gave him their birthday wishes through songs, messages and friendship bracelets. The team then served rice meals and spaghetti for lunch to all the children and staff. Following CRIBS’ wish list, the team through the Foundation gave diapers, milk formula, rice, medicine, vitamin supplements and toiletries as well as cash donation. (For more information on how to support CRIBS, visit their Facebook page at https://lnkd.in/gUSKYhR.)

Mary Jade Roxas-Divinagracia, CFA, CVA, PwC Philippines Deals and Corporate Finance Managing Partner, was one of the speakers at the 2nd Advanced IP Valuation Training Course, which concluded on 6 August. Organized by the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL), the program was held at the TESDA Women’s Center in Taguig City, Manila. Jade led a lecture on trademark valuation, sharing insights to help attendees enhance their knowledge and skills in evaluating intellectual property (IP) assets. The audience included over 40 individuals from various parts of the Philippines and Malaysia. (Photos courtesy of IP Academy) #IPValuation2024 #IntellectualProperty #LearnIP #IPPractitioner

The PwC Philippines Assurance Learning & Development team recently concluded the first batch of the Assurance Year 1 Training at the Learning and Experience Hub in Sta. Mesa, Manila. The program was held from 31 July to 12 August. A total of 194 new and interim hires joined the 10-day hybrid event, which explored the soft and technical skills needed for success in their new roles. The program also allowed the new hires to meet and learn from one another. The program began with a discussion on the Assurance team structure, curriculum, and policies, led by the Assurance L&D team. Assurance Partner and Assurance L&D Leader Dennis Malco then shared a few words to welcome the participants. Aldous R. Sarmiento, Assurance L&D Director, followed with a discussion on the firm's audit technology and methodology. (Photos courtesy of Aldous Sarmiento, Ronnel Arenas and Je Sabino)

Online businesses and activities in the Philippines continue to rise. In response, the government is taking measures to safeguard the rights of both sellers and consumers and has introduced policies aimed at boosting revenue. In a “Taxwise or Otherwise” article, PwC Philippines Tax Director Maria Jonas Yap discusses the Internet Transactions Act (ITA), which was established to build trust in e-commerce and protect and uphold the interests of consumers. She describes which entities are covered by the ITA and the consequences of failing to comply with its implementing rules. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eCM5kmDE

🔔 Tax deadline alert 🔔 The e-Filing and e-Payment/Filing and payment of 1702Q (ITR) for QE 30 June 2024 is due on 29 August 2024. For other tax deadlines, you can refer to our 2024 Tax Calendar at https://lnkd.in/g_CBJERG.

Today, we honor the countless Filipino heroes who bravely fought for our nation’s freedom. Let us remember their selfless sacrifice and work together to preserve and protect this hard-earned liberty. #NationalHeroesDay2024

PwC Philippines Chairman Emeritus and Integrity Initiative, Inc. Chairman Alexander Cabrera shared his insights and experiences on integrity as a speaker at the iPROJECT Leadership Camp hosted by the PHINMA Foundation and PHINMA Education at the CCT Tagaytay Retreat and Training Center in Tagaytay, Cavite on 18 August 2024. Alex and his co-speakers, transformative educator Lou Sabrina Ongkiko and ABS-CBN broadcast journalist Jervis Manahan, were warmly welcomed by PHINMA Foundation’s leaders, namely Chairman Roberto Lavina, President Nicole “Nikki” Serafica and Executive Director Ron Ranier R. Around 200 PHINMA scholars enrolled in selected state universities, student leaders from PHINMA Education schools, volunteers from the Big Brother and Big Sister (BBBS) program and teachers from the PHINMA schools listened to Alex, Sab and Jervis during the iINspire plenary session. They addressed the challenges faced by today's youth in upholding this value amid the pervasive influence of modern trends, which often contribute to the erosion of traditional values and moral compass. Alex told the students and teachers that the youth is not necessarily the hope of our nation, but only the youth that can act with integrity. As a final word, he encouraged them to “be the change that you want to see and be the future that God designed you to be.” (In photo, L-R: Ron Reyes, Jervis Manahan, Bobby Laviña, Sab Ongkiko, Alex Cabrera and Nikki Serafica.)

A toast to a visionary 🥂 Today, 23 August, the partners and staff of PwC Philippines celebrate the special day of our Chairman Emeritus, Atty. Alexander Cabrera. Happy birthday, Alex! May the Lord continue to bless you with good health, peace and joy.

IN PHOTOS: Newly promoted Assurance Senior Associates of Isla Lipana & Co. and PricewaterhouseCoopers Services, our member firm in Brunei Darussalam, gathered at the Learning and Experience Hub in Sta. Mesa, Manila for the third and final day of the Leaders’ Base Camp today, 22 August. During the session, attendees took part in various activities, shared their personal experiences and formed connections with one another. PwC Philippines Assurance Managing Partner Aldie Garcia welcomed the group, congratulating them on their career milestone. “The solution to society’s problems in the next 100 years lies in your hands,” he said. PwC Philippines Assurance Partners Catherine Santos, Jannick R., Andrei Laguna, Jocelyn de Chavez, Nonito Esteban II, Vergel Pabillon Jr. and Zaldy Aguirre, as well as PricewaterhouseCoopers Services Partner Xiang Yuin Chai (PH), provided their insights and answered questions to support the attendees in their new roles as Senior Associates. Chairman Emeritus Alexander Cabrera was also present at the event. PwC Philippines Assurance Directors Calvin Casingcasing, Aldous R. Sarmiento, Edicel Olos and Red Tamayor also participated in the group activities and gave advice to the young leaders. The Leaders' Base Camp helps prepare PwC professionals by immersing them in scenarios that require critical decision-making, effective strategic planning and problem solving. This experience equips them with essential leadership skills to excel in a dynamic environment, make impactful decisions and drive meaningful change in their new roles.

Attention, students! Do you have what it takes to tackle real-world cases and demonstrate your strategic thinking? Get ready to step into the world of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) with the ninth installment of the annual M&A Challenge. As the country’s M&A focused business case competition, the M&A Challenge 2024 offers undergraduate students a platform to sharpen their problem solving skills to address dynamic and real-world business challenges. Stay tuned to our socials for updates on the registration procedures, program mechanics and competition dates. We can’t wait to see you rise to the challenge!  #9thMnAChallenge #MnA #PwCPH