PICPA Southern Tagalog Region
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FeaturedBatangas, Cavite, Oriental Mindoro, Quezon, and IRRI-UPLB published officer or turnover records under the EMPOWER theme.
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Member resourceOriental Mindoro published MELS renewal procedures and FAQs; Palawan shared a notice for requesting an electronic PICPA ID.
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Ma. Elma Ilagan–Ame brought cooperative audit and advisory expertise to a June 2026 FATBAS activity, turning technical guidance on internal controls into practical community service.
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Served as resource speaker for the June 16, 2026 FATBAS activity.
Discussed internal control systems for cooperatives.
Connected accountability, operational efficiency, and sound governance.
Showed how chapter-led advisory work can support cooperative communities.
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Batangas, Cavite, Oriental Mindoro, Quezon, and IRRI-UPLB published officer announcements or turnover records for the new fiscal year.
The named leadership records use the EMPOWER theme and emphasize ethical leadership, collaboration, professional excellence, and chapter service.Batangas, Cavite, Occidental Mindoro, and Quezon published Accountancy Week notices and activity records.
The records cover Accountancy Week Celebration 2026, Quezon Day 4 activities, and environmental or service follow-ups.Oriental Mindoro published step-by-step procedures and FAQs for updating and paying dues through the PICPA Membership, Events and Learning System.
The post names the membership process, MELS, and chapter contacts for follow-up inquiries.Quezon invited members to use an official Facebook profile frame tied to the EMPOWER theme and chapter pride.
The published post includes the official frame and a direct action link for participating members.Laguna Digimagz Issue No. 4 highlights sponsor-backed financial assistance for deserving BSA student-scholars.
The post identifies the first two scholar beneficiaries and acknowledges sponsors behind the project.Lipa highlighted fellowship and environmental activity under its FY 2026-2027 EMPOWER album, while Occidental Mindoro shared Project BRIDGE and Accountancy Week service.
Project BRIDGE took place at Lagutay Minority School in Sablayan; the Lipa album connects fellowship with environmental responsibility.Palawan promoted a whole-day PCNC certification seminar for NGOs at Citystate Asturias Hotel, Puerto Princesa City on June 19, 2026, and published an electronic PICPA ID request link.
The public posts include the seminar fee, learning topics, registration form, contact number, chapter email, and e-PICPA ID request URL.Romblon shared a July 4, 2026 webinar invitation on sustainability reporting for CPAs and business leaders, with focus on PFRS S1 and PFRS S2.
The public group post identifies Romblon State University Graduate Education and Professional Studies in cooperation with PICPA Romblon Chapter.The PICPA IRRI-UPLB Chapter held its induction and turnover ceremony for FY 2026-2027.
Sherryl B. Bool’s public post names Florante P. Mondez, CPA as Chapter President and carries the PICPA STAR EMPOWER theme.Marinduque’s June 29, 2026 career-orientation activity introduces senior high school students to accountancy, business careers, academic preparation, and the role of CPAs in communities.
The public post names Colegio de Marinduque, PICPA Marinduque Chapter, and the student-focused career guidance purpose of the activity.Campaign
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