SGV Alumnus Jeffrey C. Lim, executive director and president of the SM Prime Holdings, is featured in the Daily Tribune.Click the link to read more: https://tribune.net.ph/2024/11/24/tawi-tawi-visionary-earns-sy-familys-trust

SGV is delighted to welcome home all our esteemed alumni! Mark your calendars for an unforgettable evening at the SGV Alumni Homecoming on 16 August 2024, starting at 6:00 p.m. in the Grand Ballroom of Shangri-La The Fort, Manila.Dress to impress in your most vibrant business casual attire and prepare for an evening of heartfelt reunions and nostalgic stories. It's your chance to reconnect with familiar faces, forge new connections, and share in the collective legacy of SGVeans.We eagerly await your presence – let's come together and reignite the SGV spirit!

SGV Assurance Partner and SGV Academy Leader Allan W. Ocho delivered a key technical session on “Artificial Intelligences: What to Teach Future CPAs” at the 2026 Education Summit organized by the PICPA Metro Manila Geographical Area Office (GAO), together with the PICPA Metro Manila Region. Held at National University Manila on 28 February 2026 with the theme “Accounting Educators: Teaching with Impact,” the summit brought together educators and professionals committed to strengthening the future of accounting education.The discussions at the summit emphasized the growing responsibility of educators to develop not only strong technical skills, but also critical thinking, ethical judgment, and digital agility among accounting students.In his session, Allan shared how AI is now embedded in audit, reporting, risk management, and decision support processes. He emphasized the need to teach students how to evaluate, validate, and responsibly apply AI generated outputs - grounded in data literacy, professional skepticism, ethical use, and cybersecurity awareness.The session supported SGV’s purpose of nurturing leaders and enabling business for a better Philippines, and reflected the mission of the SGV Academy to help bridge the gap between academe and practice, ensuring that future CPAs are ready for an AI-enabled profession.

On 23 February 2026, SGV Technology Consulting Principal Lee Carlo Abadia was formally inducted as trustee and corporate secretary of the Analytics and Artificial Intelligence Association of the Philippines (AAP).During the event, Lee outlined his strategic vision for the association and shared how SGV supports clients and industries in advancing Data and AI capabilities. He emphasized that as a services-centric nation, the Philippines must take a proactive approach to AI, noting its significant impact on the workforce and business landscape.He highlighted the importance of stronger collaboration among industry, government, and the academe, as well as embedding AI in education and enhancing technical skills to enable meaningful upskilling. Lee also stressed the need for clear regulations and practical guardrails for responsible AI, with AAP working alongside key stakeholders to help shape and implement these measures.During the event, participants received a presentation on the Philippines AI Report 2025, which outlined the nation’s AI landscape and emerging opportunities. AAP also highlighted its ongoing initiatives across industry, enterprises, education, practitioners, and the public sector.Joining Lee were SGV Business Consulting Senior Manager Mark Andrew Chiu and Manager Ephraim Joseph “Edge” Marollano.

On 20 February 2026, SGV Assurance Standards Group (ASG)and Climate Change and Sustainability Services (CCaSS) teams participated in astrategic session with EY Global Corporate Reporting Leader Michiel van der Lofas part of the Firm’s continued efforts to strengthen technical excellence andglobal alignment. The session opened with SGV Assurance Leader Cyril Jasmin B. Valencia providingan overview of the SGV Assurance practice. This was followed by an introductionof the Assurance Standards Group, delivered by SGV Assurance Partner Roel E.Lucas. Michiel van der Lof led a dynamic roundtable discussion focused on how the EYGlobal Corporate Reporting team can further support SGV’s Financial Services(FS) and CCaSS teams. The discussion centered on enhancing capacity-buildinginitiatives, expanding access to relevant learning materials, and strengtheningcollaboration to address evolving corporate reporting and sustainabilityrequirements. The session reinforced SGV’s commitment to continuous improvement and toequipping its professionals with the tools, knowledge, and global insightsneeded to deliver high-quality assurance and sustainability services.