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The SGV Academy delivered a series of industry-focused learning sessions at Mapúa University and the University of Cebu, in line with its commitment to bridging academic learning with real-world business and technology applications.At Mapúa University – College of Business and Accountancy, the SGV Academy conducted three sessions. The Managerial Accounting for Business Decision-Making session was facilitated by SGV Business Consulting Senior Director Mark Andrew Chiu, Director James Robert Aguila, Associate Director Giecelle Magnaye, Senior Associate Ken Aaron Randell Navarro, and Associates Justin Reiner Santiago and Sophia Elena Sabado.The Financial Statement Analysis & Interpretation session was led by Assurance Growth Areas, Assurance Solutions and Financial Accounting Advisory Services (FAAS) Leader Aris C. Malantic, supported by FAAS Senior Manager Dwayne Ignacio. The session focused on enhancing students’ ability to analyze financial information, interpret key performance indicators, and apply insights to informed decision-making.The SGV Academy also conducted a session on Fundamentals of Forensic Accounting & Fraud Detection, covering essential topics such as the basics of forensic accounting, common types of accounting fraud, the role of internal controls in preventing fraud, digital forensic accounting and cyber fraud prevention, as well as legal and ethical considerations in fraud investigations. The session was led by Forensic & Integrity Services (FIS) Senior Manager Dennis Antonio and Senior Associate Bernard Hermida.At the University of Cebu, the SGV Academy held a comprehensive session on financial instruments, risk management, and applications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML). The session was facilitated by Financial Services Leader and Ecosystem and Knowledge Head Christian G. Lauron, Technology Consulting Senior Director Anderson Bondoc, and Manager Elijah Jesus T. Puaben. The team also showcased an AI Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) voice bot capable of natural, dialect-based conversations, along with advanced solutions on API Management and Anomaly Detection.Through these sessions, the SGV Academy continues to equip students with practical, analytical, and technology-driven skills, preparing future professionals for the evolving business landscape.

The SGV Knowledge Institute together with SGV Clark and SGV Consulting - Supply Chain and Operations (SC&O) hosted a half-day executive event, with the theme “Future of Supply Chain: An Executive Session,” on 3 December 2025 at the SGV Clark office. The event brought together 50 business executives and managers from different Northern and Central Luzon companies from manufacturing, retail, logistics, aviation and other sectors. SGV Clark Partner-In-Charge and SGV Baguio Markets Leader, Foreign Direct Investments Leader and Tax Partner Margaux A. Advincula opened the program with her welcome remarks, while Deputy Global Compliance Reporting and Tax Solutions Leader Hentje Leo L. Leaño concluded the session.SGV Consulting Partner and Philippine SC&O Leader Jan Ray G. Manlapaz discussed the current supply chain landscape and its key challenges.The session was followed by an in-depth discussion on key challenges and leading practices supported by technology and artificial intelligence (AI) by SGV SC&O Managers Paolo P. Uy for Planning; Jesah Grace Masbad for Procurement; SGV Senior Manager and Philippine SC&O Co-Leader Mary Andrea T. Bacani for Manufacturing; and SGV SC&O Manager Jeffrey C. Yee for Logistics and Fulfillment.The executive session featured various insights on key supply chain challenges impacting businesses, as well as SGV’s advocacies and initiatives to drive supply chain transformation. This initiative underscored SGV’s commitment to empowering businesses with innovative strategies and technology-driven solutions to strengthen supply chain resilience.To watch the highlights video, click here: https://youtu.be/ZnTY7bRHoE0?si=lQMti1gwVcM83jsv

SGV Technology Consulting Associate Lorraine Ann C. Dela Cruz successfully passed the Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP) examination on 3 December 2025.Offered by DRI International (Disaster Recovery Institute International), the CBCP is one of the most widely recognized global certifications in the field of business continuity and disaster recovery. It is designed for practitioners who have demonstrated both strong knowledge and practical experience in developing, implementing, and maintaining business continuity programs.Congratulations, Lorraine! We are proud to celebrate this outstanding achievement with you.

The SGV Knowledge Institute and SGV Consulting hosted a forum titled “Harmony in Action: Navigating Enterprise Resilience through the Synergy of Governance, Risk and Compliance” on 27 November 2025 at the Legaspi Ballroom, Makati Diamond Residences.The event opened with welcome remarks from Country Managing Partner Rossana A. Fajardo, followed by a performance from Drum Circle. Risk Consulting Partner Veronica Mae A. Balisi served as host throughout the program.The first session of the three-part forum, titled “GRC Integration: Aligning Governance, Risk and Compliance with Business Strategy,” was facilitated by Risk Consulting Leader and EY Asean Core Consulting Quality Leader Joseph Ian M. Canlas and Risk Consulting Partner Christiane Joymiel Say-Mendoza. The panel featured Citibank Philippines Compliance Risk Country Officer Atty. Narlette Manacap, SM Investments Corporation Senior Vice President for Special Projects, Chief Risk and Compliance Officer and SGV Alumni Partner Vicky Lee Salas and EY Singapore Consulting Partner Sing Hwee Neo.The second session, “Leveraging Responsible AI in Risk, Compliance and Integral Audit,” featured thought-provoking discussions on technology and enterprise resilience. The session was facilitated by SGV Technology Consulting Principal Lee Carlo B. Abadia and Technology Consulting Partner Carlo Kristle G. Dimarucut. Joining the panel were President and Co-Founder of the Analytics and AI Association of the Philippines Michelle Alarcon, Head of Risk and Compliance of MediCard Philippines, Inc. Jose Roy Hipolito, and EY APAC Risk Leader and GRC Technology Leader Chee Kong Wong.The final session, “Relevance of Enterprise Resilience, New Technology, and Synergized Risk Management to the Board,” was facilitated by SGV Consulting Leader Ryan Gilbert K. Chua and Technology Consulting Leader Warren R. Bituin. The panel was composed of Executive Director and Chief Finance, Risk, and Sustainability Officer of Metro Pacific Investments Corporation and President & CEO of mWell Cheryl Cabal-Revilla, Solicitor General Darlene Marie B. Berberabe and SGV Alumni Partner and Director of various publicly listed companies and Chairman or Member of multiple audit committees Medel T. Nera.The event concluded with closing remarks from SGV Deputy Managing Partner and Strategy and Transactions Leader Noel P. Rabaja.The event was attended by key leaders and professionals, such as Chief Internal Auditors, Chief Risk Officers, Chief Compliance Officers and members of Boards of Directors.

SGV officially signed a contract with the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) to provide consulting services for the Preparation of the Updated Master Development Plan of Bonifacio Global City (BGC). The ceremonial contract signing was held on 15 January 2026 at the BCDA Office in BGC.The project focuses on preparing an updated Master Development Plan for BGC that reflects current conditions, evolving market trends, and planned infrastructure developments. Under this engagement, SGV serves as lead consultant, overseeing the overall project management and delivery in collaboration with specialist consultants covering the planning and technical, legal, and real estate components.The ceremonial program opened with welcome remarks from BCDA Conversion Development Group Officer-in-Charge and Senior Vice President Engr. Mark P. Torres, followed by a message from SGV Chairman and Country Managing Partner Rossana A. Fajardo. The ceremony proceeded with the formal contract signing and concluded with closing remarks from BCDA President and CEO Engr. Joshua M. Bingcang.Also present at the event were Bonifacio Estate Services Corporation General Manager Architect Ernest Pascual and partners from Fort Bonifacio Development Corporation.Following the ceremony and luncheon, the SGV project team, including Strategy and Transactions (SaT) Partner Marie Stephanie C. Tan-Hamed, who serves as Deputy Team Leader and Financial Analyst; Climate Change and Sustainability Services (CCaSS) Partner Katrina F. Francisco as Deputy Environmental and Social Development Specialist; SaT Senior Director Alma Angeli Placido-Domanico as Economic Specialist; CCaSS Associate Director Joshua Ladia as Environmental and Social Development Specialist; and SaT Senior Associate Cedric Jon D. Manzano as Technical Assistant Manager, conducted a project kick-off meeting and site visit around BGC to mark the official start of this engagement.Representatives and key experts from SGV’s partner consultants joined the SGV project team, including Team Leader and Master Planner Michael Koks, Urban Planner/Landscape Architect Nick Espina, Infrastructure Specialist Faustino Abad, Transport Planner Klervin Collado, Real Estate Market Specialist Paul Ramirez, and Annika Kay Chan on behalf of Legal and Policy Expert Michael Acaban.

Audit Group 6 and Tax Partners and Managers held a two-part Planning Conference on 15 October and 21 to 22 November 2025.The first session centered on presenting and discussing the group’s FY26 initiatives, allowing leaders to align on priorities and key action points for the coming year.The second session served as a synergy activity, where Partners and Managers participated in fun and engaging presentations. Each cluster introduced themselves through creative singing and dancing performances that highlighted teamwork, camaraderie, and shared energy.The two-part conference concluded successfully, strengthening connections and deepening the group’s involvement in ongoing plans and initiatives.

SGV Climate Change and Sustainability Services (CCaSS) Senior Manager Crystal Aleli R. Cornell served as one of the speakers during the 27th Ayala Group Internal Auditors' Network (AGIAN) Conference on “Sustainability and ESG Auditing: Beyond Compliance.” The event was held on 21 November 2025 at The Blue Leaf Events Pavilion in Taguig City. Crystal shared insights on how internal audit can move beyond compliance to drive long-term value by enhancing the credibility of sustainability reporting and supporting companies in integrating ESG into their overall strategy Crystal also discussed the current sustainability landscape, including developments in internal control guidance and assurance standards related to sustainability reporting, as well as relevant sustainability issues. She noted that internal audit can play a critical role in sustainability and serve as a strategic partner with the organization's sustainability programs. Leveraging their expertise in risk management and assurance, internal audit teams can contribute significantly to integrating sustainability-related risks into the organization's enterprise risk management framework and to enhancing the reliability of sustainability reporting disclosures through rigorous reviews of processes, controls, and data—similar to the approach applied to financial statements.

SGV, represented by Climate Change and Sustainability Services (CCaSS) Leader and Philippine Sustainability Reporting Committee (PSRC) Chair Benjamin N. Villacorte and Sustainability Principal Bonar A. Laureto, joined the EY House sessions held alongside COP30 in Belém, Brazil. The venue hosted a series of discussions and collaborative events aligned with the COP30 Action Agenda and focused on advancing sustainability, climate action, and innovation.Throughout the sessions, SGV engaged with global experts, policymakers, and industry leaders exploring how business can drive measurable progress in climate and nature outcomes. Topics included sustainable economic transformation, biodiversity protection, climate finance, technology-enabled climate solutions, resilient communities, and the evolving role of carbon markets.A notable highlight from the event was the announcement that the EY House in Belém, which served as a multisectoral space for strategic debates during COP30, will be donated to the Secretary of Indigenous Peoples of Pará (Sepi) after the conference. This will establish the first official headquarters for the state’s Indigenous Peoples in the heart of Belém, reinforcing long-term support for indigenous leadership and cultural preservation in the Amazon.SGV’s presence at EY House underscores the Firm’s active engagement in global sustainability initiatives and its commitment to bringing forward-looking insights to clients navigating climate-related risks and opportunities.

SGV & Co. joined Alternergy Holdings Corporation at the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) bell ringing ceremony on 21 November 2025 to mark the company’s milestone as the first publicly listed company and first renewable energy developer to receive the Philippine Green Equity Label from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).SGV Assurance Group 4 Leader Veronica R. Pore, SGV Lead Audit Partner Jhoanna C. Go and SGV Climate Change and Sustainability Services (CCaSS) Senior Manager Crystal Aleli R. Cornell represented the Firm at the event. Also present at the event were Alternergy President Gerry P. Magbanua, Alternergy Chief Finance Officer Carmen Diaz and key representatives from the PSE and the SEC.Alternergy met the Green Equity Criteria as outlined in SEC Memorandum Circular No. 13, Series of 2025, which requires: (1) more than 50% of revenue derived from Green Activities, (2) more than 50% of investments channeled towards Green Activities, (3) less than 5% of revenue derived from fossil fuels, and (4) alignment with the Philippine Sustainable Finance Taxonomy Guidelines.Crystal is a member of SGV’s Alternergy sustainability assurance engagement team. Other members are CCaSS Leader and Philippine Sustainability Reporting Committee (PSRC) Chair Benjamin N. Villacorte, CCaSS Managers Ricca Ciana F. Macabuac and Louisse Anne F. Bugante, CCaSS Senior Associates Franchezka L. Mendoza and Caryll Joy C. Franco, and CCaSS Associates Beah Lyn Z. Cuevas and Coleen G. Coronado.

SGV Climate Change and Sustainability Services (CCaSS) Leader and Philippine Sustainability Reporting Committee (PSRC) Chair Benjamin N. Villacorte and Sustainability Principal Bonar A. Laureto joined the 30th annual UN climate conference (COP30) held from 10 to 21 November 2025 at Belém, Brazil. Benjamin hosted and moderated the COP30 side event, “Unlocking Shared Investments in Nature,” at the ASEAN Pavilion. The session brought together key Philippine government and private-sector representatives to present a unified approach to scalable, bankable, and high-integrity nature solutions.The discussion opened with Climate Change Commission Chair and Secretary Robert Borje framing COP30 as a “Delivery COP” and emphasizing fast-tracked access to climate finance. House Committee on Sustainable Development Goals Chair Representative Joeman Alba shared legislative measures creating demand, clarifying carbon rights, and strengthening the domestic carbon market. House Committee on Climate Change Chair Representative Aniela Tolentino highlighted opportunities in blue and green carbon, while Representative Rufus Rodriguez showcased the finance-first Cagayan de Oro model as a proof of concept. Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) ASec. Noralene Uy outlined the forthcoming Carbon Forestry framework to ensure regulatory integrity, and Bonar presented financial tools, including the Nature Finance Compass and revenue stacking, that make nature projects investment-ready.Rep. Anna Victoria Veloso-Tuazon delivered the closing remarks, emphasizing that the Philippines’ comprehensive legal framework strengthens investor confidence and signals the country’s readiness to scale nature investments through coordinated policy, clear assets, and public-private collaboration.Through its leadership and technical expertise, SGV played a key role in demonstrating how policy, finance, and collaboration can unlock sustainable investments in the Philippines.