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25th ANC Program of Activities

6:30 – 7:30 AM

Registration

7:50 – 7:55 AM

OPENING PLENARY SESSION

Video Presentation: ACPAPP 25th Annual National Convention

OPENING SALVO    

Processional March

7:55 – 8:00 AM

Doxology         

ACPAPP Quartet

8:00 – 8:05 AM

Philippine National Anthem

SGV  Glee Club

8:05 – 8:10 AM

ACPAPP Pledge

Mr. Enrico E. Baluyut

2019 National President, ACPAPP

8:10 – 8:15 AM

Welcome Message and Declaration of the Formal Opening of the 25th Annual National Convention

Ms. Ma. Lois G. Abad
National President, ACPAPP

8:15 – 8:20 AM

Overview of the 25th Annual National Convention

Mr. Jose Pepito E. Zabat III

Over-all Chairperson, 25th Annual National Convention

8:20 – 8:25 AM

Special Message from Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA) National President

Mr. Gerard B. Sanvictores
National President, PICPA

8:25 – 8:30 AM

Special Message from the Professional Regulations Board - Board of Accountancy (PRC-BOA) Chair

Hon. Dr. Noe G. Quiñanola

Chairman, PRC - Board of Accountancy

8:30 – 8:35 AM

Introduction of Keynote Speaker

Mr. Cesar Faustino R. Ravalo Jr.
EVP and Liaison Director 25th Annual National Convention

8:35 – 8:50 AM

Keynote Address

Atty. Francis Edralin Lim
Chairman, Securities Exchange Commission (SEC)

8:50 – 8:55 AM

Presentation of Plaque of Recognition

Ms. Ma. Lois G. Abad
National President, ACPAPP
Mr. Cesar Faustino R. Ravalo Jr.
EVP and Liaison Director, 25th Annual National Convention
Mr. Jose Pepito E. Zabat III

Over-all Chairperson, 25th Annual National Convention

Ms. Editha C. Dela Cruz

Technical Session Chairperson, 25th Annual National Convention

8:55 – 9:00 AM

Introduction of Technical Session 1 Speaker

Ms. Maria Vivian C. Ruiz

Co-Chairman, 25th Annual National Convention

9:00 – 11:00 AM

TECHNICAL SESSION 1

“Digital Transformation: Embracing the Future of Accounting”

Mr. Allan W. Ocho

Partner, SGV & Co.

Panelists:

Mr. Mark Anthony P. Almodovar

Executive Director

Isla Lipana & Co., PwC Philippines

Mr. Floyd C. Paguio

Chairman, Paguio Dumayas & Associates CPAs (PDAC)

Mr. Jose Tiburcio S. Canlas
Managing Partner, 
Jose Tiburcio S. Canlas Accounting Office

11:00 – 11:05 AM

Presentation of Certificates of Recognition and Tokens of Appreciation

Ms. Ma. Lois G. Abad

Mr. Cesar Faustino R. Ravalo Jr. 

Mr. Jose Pepito E. Zabat III

Ms. Editha C. Dela Cruz

11:05 – 11:10 AM

Introduction of Technical Session 2 Speakers

Ms. Ma. Elma I. Ame

President, ACPAPP Foundation Inc.

11:10 – 12:05 PM

TECHNICAL SESSION 2

“The Power of Presence: Enhancing Professional Image and Communication”

Mr. Federico M. Hizon
Former News Anchor, CNBC, BBC World News and CNN PH             
Host, ANC’s Beyond the Exchange
Host, SM IN FOCUS on YouTube

12:05 – 12:10 PM

Presentation of Certificate of Recognition and Token of Appreciation 

Ms. Ma. Lois G. Abad
Mr. Cesar Faustino R. Ravalo Jr. 
Mr. Jose Pepito E. Zabat III
Ms. Editha C. Dela Cruz

12:10 – 1:00 PM

LUNCH

1:00 –1:05 PM

Introduction of Technical Session 3 Speaker

Ms. Sharon M. Reyes
Liaison Director, Fellowship and Special Events

1:05 – 2:05 PM

TECHNICAL SESSION 3 
“Workplace 2.0: Redefining Employment Dynamics”

Ms. Sol Antonette A. Gomez 
President, Food for Hungry Minds School, Inc. (FHMS)

2:05 – 2:10 PM

Presentation of Certificate of Recognition and Token of Appreciation

Ms. Ma. Lois G. Abad
Mr. Cesar Faustino R. Ravalo Jr. 
Mr. Jose Pepito E. Zabat III
Ms. Editha C. Dela Cruz

2:10 – 2:20 PM

BREAK

2:20 –2:25 PM

Introduction of Technical Session 4 Speaker

Mr. James Joseph Benjamin J. Araullo
Liaison Director, Accountancy Week Celebration

2:25 – 4:25 PM

TECHNICAL SESSION 4 
“Innovate with Integrity: Ethics in the Future Workplace”

Atty. Ma. Gracia Casals-Diaz
Partner, R.G. Manabat & Co., KPMG Philippines

4:25 – 4:30 PM

Presentation of Certificate of Recognition and Token of Appreciation

Ms. Ma. Lois G. Abad
Mr. Cesar Faustino R. Ravalo Jr. 
Mr. Jose Pepito E. Zabat III
Ms. Editha C. Dela Cruz

4:30 – 4:35 PM

Introduction of Technical Session 5 Speaker

Mr. Ryan A. Sabug
Liaison Director, Philippine Qualifications Framework and Continuing Professional Development

4:35 – 6:35 PM

TECHNICAL SESSION 5 
“Staying Ahead: Key SEC and Regulatory Updates for CPAs”

Ms. Guada May S. Preciados
Assistant Director, Office of the General Accountant (OGA)
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)

6:35 – 6:40 PM

Presentation of Certificate of Recognition and Token of Appreciation

Ms. Ma. Lois G. Abad
Mr. Cesar Faustino R. Ravalo Jr. 
Mr. Jose Pepito E. Zabat III
Ms. Editha C. Dela Cruz

6:40 PM – 8:40 PM

DINNER
ACPAPP CHAPTER AWARDS and FELLOWSHIP

Event Speakers

Mr. Allan W. Ocho

Partner, Assurance & Advisory, SGV & Co.​​​

A distinguished consulting partner, professional lecturer, an expert in finance, technology, and risk management, empowering the future of finance through digital transformation and cybersecurity.

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Mr. Allan W. Ocho

Partner 

SGV & Co. 

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Mr. Federico M. Hizon

Consultant, SM Investments

Host, ABS-CBN News Channel

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Ms. Sol Antonette A. Gomez

President 

 

Food for Hungry Minds School, Inc. (FHMS)

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Atty. Ma. Gracia Casals-Diaz

Partner 

 

R.G. Manabat & Co. KPMG Philippines

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Atty. Emmanuel Y. Artiza

General Accountant

 

Securities and Exchange Commission

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Mr. Warren R. Bituin

Partner 

 

SGV & Co. 

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Mr. Michael C. Gallego 

Advisory Services; Knowledge Management Leader

 

P&A Grant Thornton

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Maricar B. Veloso

Product Innovation Manager

QNE Software Philippines

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Atty. Mark Dennis Y.C. Joven 

Board Member

 

United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)

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Atty. Benedicta Du-Baladad

Chairman & CEO

 

BDB Law, Du Baladad & Associates

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Atty. Larry M. Barcelo

Deputy Commissioner 

 

Bureau of Internal Revenue

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Atty. Walter L. Abela Jr.

Partner, Tax and Legal

 

Landicho Abela & Co., Deloitte Philippines

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