PICPA-NMMC STILL
LIVING THE OLYMPIC SPIRIT
While the Olympic flame
has been extinguished in Beijing, culminating
an almost three (3) weeks of world class
sport competition and colossal display
of opening and closing ceremonies, the
Philippine Institute of Certified Public
Accountants – Northern Metro Manila
Chapter (NMMC) continues to burn the flame
of Olympic spirit and fuel the passion.
If the Olympic motto is Citius, Altius,
Fortius (Faster, Higher, Stronger), the
NMMC’s is Smarter, Stronger and
Happier.
SMARTER
The PICPA-NMMC under
the helmship of Mr. Norlito Antonio, has
organized regular seminars that are relevant,
comprehensive and reasonably priced for
its target participants. As an initial
salvo, the group conducted the very timely
“Seminar on New Wage Order and Latest
Withholding Tax Rulings” on August
02, 2008 and was held in the UE-Kalookan
Campus. The seminar was so well-attended
(218 participants) that the spacious Multi-Purpose
Hall of UE was jam-packed and some walk-in
participants who were not accommodated
were advised to attend a similar seminar
to be scheduled the following month. Topics
on the new wage order and withholding
tax were thoroughly discussed by Atty.
Antonio Ligon and Ms. Janette R. Cruz,
respectively, and were warmly appreciated
by the participants based on their engaging
interaction and participation.
For this month, the NMMC
conducted another seminar on taxation
and SEC related topics. The activity was
held in the Cabalen Restaurant in West
Avenue, QC on September 06, 2008. The
speaker for this gathering was the crowd
favorite and most-sought after taxation
speaker, Ms. Janette Cruz, who eloquently
spoke on “How to Deal with TVN/LOA
from BIR and Latest Withholding Tax Regulations”.
Atty. Ma. Gracia Casals-Diaz was the speaker
on the topic “New SEC Rules”.
With buffet lunch and comprehensive and
timely seminar topics, the activity was
also a hit that both the organizers and
participants left home happy, satisfied
and… SMARTER.
STRONGER
Aside from the undertakings
to improve the mental condition and strength
of its members, the PICPA-NMMC also conducted
various physical activities to help its
members achieve stronger body so that
they can withstand the daily toll and
rigors of the accounting profession and
their personal activities.
The council still has
its weekly badminton practice that has
been going on for more than three (3)
years now. For those who are interested
to join, the NMMC has regular badminton
games every Friday evening at the Battledore
and Shuttlecock Badminton Court in Scout
Ojeda in Quezon City. Everyone is welcome
to join whether you are a Class A or Class
Z player, in your early 20’s or
late 90’s, for as long as you can
still hold a racquet and see the shuttlecock
you are welcome to join. Just a word of
caution, the group also has the penchant
of gobbling up twice as much the calories
they burn in the games. Eating after the
badminton practice is the highlight of
that weekly practice.
The NMMC also joined
the Annual PICPA MMR Annual Sportfest
held last July 20, 2008. The chapter actively
participated in all the sports competitions
(Badminton and Bowling). The chapter even
won the following individual and group
awards:
-Badminton
Champion
Women’s Doubles - Ms. Issi Cruz
& Aimee Chua
Champion
Mixed Doubles–over 45 yrs old -
Ms. Ellen De Guzman & Revi Ravaja
-Bowling
Highest Individual Score
Award
Mr. Anthony Pe
Champion
C. Padlan, R. Alariao, A. Pe, R. Castor
& S. Perez
JULY
a. ADOPT A CHILD PROJECT – the chapter
conducted the project last July 04, 2008
at the Bahay Ampunan nina Hesus, Maria
at Josep in Malolos, Bulacan. The place
houses 23 male orphans and is managed
by Executive Director Anthony Bautista.
The NMMC brought cooked foods and donated
food items, school bags and slippers.
b. REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING – the
1st Regular Meeting was held on July 15,
2008 at the Bagoong Resto Club in Quezon
City. Upcoming activities and projects
were discussed by the 18 officers who
attended the meeting.
c. ACCOUNTANTS’ DAY AT R.D.O. 27
– being an active partner of the
BIR in nation building, the NMMC attended
the celebration of “Accountants’
Day” on July 16, 2008 at the Fil-Chinese
Chamber of Commerce Headquarters in Kalookan
City. RDO Nelson Traje reported his accomplishment
for 2007 and re-iterated the BIR’s
appeal to support the district’s
collection target for 2008. The special
guest, BIR Commissioner Lilian B. Hefti,
gave her inspirational message before
about 300 guests composed of accountants,
bookkeepers and members of the Kalookan
Chamber of Commerce. For the NMMC, a total
of 23 members/officers attended the gathering.
d. DONATE A BOOK – with the recommendation
of the Panghulo Elementary School Principal,
Ms. Priscilla Castelo, the NMMC has instead
distributed school supplies and slippers
to grade 4, 5 and 6 students. This project
was made possible by the generous initiative
of Ms. Ligaya Co. A total of 376 grade
school pupils benefited from this endeavor.
e. FREE PFRS/PAS SEMINAR FOR JPIANS –
in celebration of the Accountancy Week,
the NMMC sponsored a free seminar for
JPIAns in the Northern Metro Manila Schools
on July 24, 2008 and was held at the UE
Kalookan Multi-purpose Hall. Mr. Rhamir
Dalioan was the resource speaker for the
158 students in attendance.
AUGUST
a. TREE PLANTING PROJECT – the chapter
acknowledging the importance of preserving
the environment, conducted a tree planting
activity with a theme, “Plant a
Tree, Leave a Legacy” on August
24, 2008 held in Barangay Talaongan, Cavinti,
Laguna. Twenty-two (22) officers and members
of the chapter with the help of barangay
officials carried out the project.
b. REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING – the
chapter conducted its regular meeting
in Lagos del Sol Beach Resort in Cavinti,
Laguna last August 25, 2008. The meeting
was attended by 22 officers.
c. MEDICAL AND DENTAL CLINIC – true
to its mission of sharing God’s
blessings to its less fortunate brethren,
the chapter initiated a medical and dental
mission in Barangay Bagumbong, Kalookan
City on August 30, 2008. There were 126
patients who were attended for various
ailments and were given free medicines,
additional 78 persons were given free
dental services and 110 residents were
given reading glasses. The chapter was
also joined by Lions Club District 301-D2
headed by PDG Johnny Co, 4 medical doctors,
5 dentists and 2 optometrists.
SEPTEMBER
The following activities are scheduled
later this month:
a. REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING – scheduled
on September 20.
b. SEMINAR ON PFRS – scheduled on
September 27, 2008. For those who are
interested to attend the seminar, please
contact the MMR Office for the details.
c. COURTESY CALLS TO THE NEW RDO OF KAMANAVA
– to be announced later.
In summary, the three-month
period that is about to end was indeed
physically and mentally exhausting but
enjoyable to everyone. The council will
continue to respond to the challenges
of the profession and help its members
become a well-equipped accountants and
well-rounded individuals. We, members
and officers of the council, despite our
modest membership size, are proud of what
we have accomplished during the quarter.
Everyone is eager to continue hitting
the road again for the next quarter. As
they say it in the Olympics, let the games
begin.
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