The inauguration of the Association of CPAs in Commerce & Industry’s (ACPACI) new board of directors, officers and chairpersons took place at the Edsa Shangri la in Mandaluyong City last February 10, 2023. This year’s theme is: “Sustaining Sustainability. Living Our Legacy,” which gives nod to the Association’s achievements and enduring impact to its members, the community and to the accounting profession for the past 50 years, as ACPACI celebrates it golden jubilee on March 17, 2023.
The 2023 Board of Directors and Officers are: Anna Lissa C. Chua-Dycaico, President; Joselito G. Diga, Executive Vice President; Meljorie A. Cruz, Secretary; Catherine E. Lopez, Treasurer; Cecilia C. Carandang, Auditor; Rowena I. Lemen, VP Operations; Aristeo R. Cruz, VP Capacity Building; Ma. Elaine E. De Guzman, VP Community Development; Loudie Jay C. Falguera, VP Membership Development; Elano C. Marcelo, VP Partnership with Regulators and Other Stakeholders; Marvin L. Madrigalejo, VP Professional Development and Relevance Sustainability; Ma. Teodoro Josephat C. Martinez Jr., Ex-Officio Director; with Ms. Wilhelmina G. Guico as the Executive Director.
The induction rites for the new committee chairs and advisers also transpired as well as the installation of ACPACI Central Luzon Chapter’s new officers and directors that evening, which was graced by notable business and accounting profession personalities and luminaries. This is the first face-to-face induction ceremony since the COVID 19 pandemic hit in 2020. It was nice to see and to reconnect with each other again after two years (2021 and 2022) of having the oathtaking via zoom.
The New ACPACI Committee Chairpersons and Advisers:
Important highlights of the event include the inspirational messages delivered by PICPA National President, Dr. Erwin Vincent G. Alcala, and BOA Chair, Hon. Noe G. Quiñanola. Outgoing 2022 ACPACI National President, Mr. Aphat C. Martinez delivered his valedictory address. President Martinez then bestowed the Presidential Awards to deserving ACPACI members and officers as tokens of gratitude for their invaluable contribution during his term. He was assisted by incoming 2023 President, Ms. Anna Lissa C. Chua-Dycaico and Ms. Winnie G. Cuico.
Afterwards, Hon. Senator Joseph Victor (JV) G. Ejercito officiated the formal induction of the BOD and Officers followed by the inaugural address of the newly-installed president, Ms. Liezl Chua-Dycaico. In her speech, she informed the audience about the elected BOD’s planning session last January at the Baguio Country Club. She also outlined her envisioned programs, advocacies and activities for 2023 including the 50th anniversary celebration, with the help of the committee chairs and members, and then she presented the Presidential Award to outgoing President, Mr. Aphat Martinez, a picture collage during his term. The turnover and acceptance of ACPACI’s banner and gavel ceremonies ensued after.
Hon. Estrada also delivered his inspirational message, and talked about the important roles of the accountants in upholding integrity and professionalism. He also touched on the success story of the City of San Juan through transparency and integrity when he was its mayor as well as his aspirations as a Philippine Senator like access to universal health care and housing among others, and he advised to “make a difference in whatever we do,” to the audience that evening. He went on to induct the 2023 Committee Chairs and Advisers as well as the Central Luzon Board of Directors and Advisers.
Other features of the program were the eucharistic celebration officiated by Rev. Fr. Jun Perez prior to the induction proper, the introduction and induction of ACPACI’s new members presided by Mr. Loudie Jay C. Falguera, VP for Membership Development and President Chua-Dycaico. Also, ACPACI Files - July to December 2022 issue was released and disseminated to the attendees during the event. Entertainment was provided by Central Luzon member Ms. Yolanda Rotap, who serenaded the crowd with her rendition of Never Enough, and a fellowship ensued for a night of fun and celebration.