e-BULLETINS
SGV Glee spreads the love
Love was in the air last 14 February, even more so during lunch break at the eCafé as SGV Glee serenaded diners with love songs. After club president Nowill Clementir wished everyone a happy Valentine’s Day, the group sang Roel Cortez’ “Iniibig Kita,” Louis Armstrong’s “What a Wonderful World,” and Jason Mraz’ “I’m Yours.” Solo and duet performances followed, featuring songs for the brokenhearted such as Tamia’s “Officially Missing You,” Lara Fabian’s “Broken Vow” and Gloria Gaynor’s “I Will Survive.” The mini-concert ended on a happier and more romantic note as the group jammed to eight more songs, closing with Beyonce’s “Love on Top.”…
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SGV hosts annual Austrian students’ visit
SGV welcomed Austrian graduate students from the University of Innsbruck last 7 February. The 12 students, along with Prof. Christian Traweger, were warmly welcomed by Vice Chairman and Deputy Managing Partner Itos Cruz.
The students were given brief lectures on the dynamic business environment in the Philippines. Atty. Tesi Lou Guanzon from the Tax Advisory and Advocacy Group gave a short but informative talk on investing in the Philippines, while Senior Director Alex Dacanay from Transaction Advisory Services delivered an economic update on the Philippines relative to other ASEAN nations. The program ended on a high note as each student received a token from SGV…
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ATH gives back to Associacion de Damas de Filipinas
Making children smile is one of the enduring goals of the Asia–Pacific Talent Hub (ATH) outreach programs. After giving back to the Kythe Foundation beneficiaries and Typhoon Yolanda victims, the ATH donated sacks of rice, diapers, wall fans and food packs to 91 children of Associacion de Damas de Filipinas, Inc. in Paco, Manila. The facility looks after abandoned, neglected, orphaned, foundling and dependent children who are in need of special care and whose families and relatives cannot provide their basic needs…
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Update on the Zero Dropout Program in Lupon, Davao Oriental
Believing that proper basic education can help people rise above poverty, hasten development and bring about positive change in our country, SGV Founder Mr. Washington SyCip conceptualized, initiated and funded the Zero Dropout Education Scheme (ZeDrES or Zero Dropout program) with Mr. Paul Kazarian through the WS Family Foundation and the Kazarian Foundation. The program is being implemented by the Center for Agriculture and Rural Development – Mutually Reinforcing Institutions (CARD MRI). The program aims to enable Filipino children, especially the poorest of the poor, to enroll in and complete their elementary education…
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Moments and milestones
SGV is Number One again!
SGV maintains its lead among auditors in the country with a 40% market share of the highest-grossing companies included in the 2013 edition of BusinessWorld’s Top 1000 Corporations in the Philippines. BusinessWorld reports that the Firm audited the financial statements of 407 of the Top 1000 corporations, an increase of 43 from last year. Coming in next were Manabat Sanagustin & Co. (KPMG) with 10.9% and Isla Lipana (PwC) with 10.6%…
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Alumni Spotlight
SGV Alumni receives award from Queen Elizabeth
 In recognition of his efforts to promote relations between the Philippines and the United Kingdom for over four decades, former SGVean Roberto F. de Ocampo was made an honorary Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (OBE) medal from Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth. The medal was presented by British Ambassador Stephen Lillie.
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