June 2026

On 23 June 2026, SGV Tax Partner Aaron C. Escartin led the face-to-face seminar, “Exploring the Gaps Between Tax and Financial Reporting: PFRS 18 – Presentation and Disclosure in Financial Statements,” at the SGV Development Center in Makati City.  Aaron discusses PFRS 18 at the seminarThe seminar provided participants with practical insights into the financial reporting and tax implications of Philippine Financial Reporting Standard (PFRS) 18, the new standard that will replace Philippine Accounting Standard (PAS) 1 beginning 1 January 2027.  Participants during the seminar

SGV hosted a FinTech Alliance Philippines ASEAN Ambassadors’ luncheon meeting in support of the ASEAN Tech Summit Manila 2026. Held on 17 June 2026, the event brought together industry leaders and government officials to strengthen regional collaboration and discuss opportunities to advance ASEAN’s digital economy.  FinTech Alliance PH Founding Chairman Lito Villanueva and DICT Secretary Hon. Henry Aguda speak at the luncheon meetingThe program featured welcome remarks from FinTech Alliance Philippines Founding Chairman Lito Villanueva and a message of support from Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Secretary Hon. Henry Aguda. ASEAN-Business Advisory Council (BAC) Philippines Senior Advisor Josephine Romero delivered a presentation on the ASEAN-BAC x FinTech Alliance Philippines partnership while FinTech Alliance Trustee and Events Committee Chair Martha Borja presented on the ASEAN Tech Summit Manila 2026.  ASEAN-BAC PH Senior Advisor Josephine Romero presents on the ASEAN-BAC x FinTech Alliance Philippines partnershipThe luncheon concluded with a roundtable discussion on advancing ASEAN’s digital economy through innovation, fintech, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, digital assets, and cross-border collaboration. The event also explored opportunities to strengthen strategic partnerships, promote investment, mobilize technology companies and fintech innovators, and support financial inclusion in the lead-up to the ASEAN Tech Summit Manila 2026. Christian delivers closing remarksFollowing the roundtable, SGV Financial Services Leader, Ecosystems and Knowledge Head and FinTech Alliance Philippines Board of Trustees member Christian G. Lauron delivered the closing remarks.Also present at the luncheon were SGV Chairman and Country Managing Partner Rossana A. Fajardo and Vice Chairman, Deputy Managing Partner and Strategy and Transactions Leader Noel P. Rabaja. Luncheon Meeting attendees

SGV’s Climate Change and Sustainability Services (CCaSS) team participated in the American Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (AmCham) Business Leadership Program (BLP) on 16 June 2026, to share insights on sustainability and career opportunities with a cohort of aspiring student leaders. Senior Director Melisa de Ramos-Turingan, Director Francisco Miguel De La Cruz, and Associate Maria Sofia B. Evidente share sustainability insights at the sessionThe session, titled “Sustainability Today and Your Role Tomorrow,” explored how environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles are reshaping industries across the Philippines and influencing business decisions across sectors. The session also encouraged meaningful dialogue with participants, providing them with practical insights into how they can contribute to sustainable development through their future professions and leadership roles. CCaSS speakers receive Certificates of Appreciation from AmCham Executive Director Ebb HinchliffeLeading the discussion were CCaSS Senior Director Melisa de Ramos-Turingan, Director Francisco Miguel De La Cruz, and Associate Maria Sofia B. Evidente, together with Senior Associate Kaira Hazzel N. Diñoso and Associate Director Speedy Cua. The speakers discussed key sustainability trends, the role of ESG in business, and the opportunities available to students who aspire to build careers in the sustainability field. CCaSS team with AmCham BLP organizers and participantsSGV extends its appreciation to AmCham and the organizers of the Business Leadership Program, particularly AmCham Executive Director Ebb Hinchliffe, Business Leaders Program Project Manager Pinky Jamili, and Business Leaders Program Producer Naomi Kaye Padrelanan, for facilitating this learning opportunity. Through initiatives such as the AmCham Business Leadership Program, SGV continues to support sustainability awareness and help empower the next generation of leaders to create a more sustainable future.

The SGV Run Club recorded top finishes at the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) Best Life Run Corporate Race on 7 June 2026, earning multiple recognitions in the event’s 21 km category.A total of 244 SGV runners participated across the 3 km, 5 km, 10 km, and 21 km race categories. SGV Run Club at the BPI Best Life Run 2026For the second consecutive year, the SGV Run Club received the Best Company award in the 21 km category, with 72 runners successfully completing the half-marathon distance within the prescribed cut-off time.The SGV Run Club receives Best Company award in the 21 km category(Photo courtesy of BPI)The SGV Run Club also secured 2nd place in the Fastest Aggregated Time for the 21 km category. The recognition was earned by Joel Orlanes, Sidney Labite, Michael Sescon, and Jade Calera, who posted a combined finishing time of 7:40:02. Joel, Sidney, Mike and Jade take 2nd place in the Fastest Aggregated Time for the 21 km category(Photo courtesy of BPI)The results reflect the dedication and perseverance of the SGV Run Club members and align with the Firm’s continued efforts to promote employee well-being through activities that encourage fitness, camaraderie, and teamwork.