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Placed 2nd in the May 2018 CPA licensure examination. Trained in assurance and taxation at one of the largest professional services firms in the world before returning to Region VIII, and has since audited MSMEs through to large corporations. Assists taxpayers through BIR audits and assessments. Teaches audit, assurance, and taxation, and authored a CPA reviewer book on auditing.
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Audit and Professional Practice Director at one of the world’s Top 4 professional services firms, serving in its London, New York, and Philippine offices. Sat three consecutive terms on the Audit and Assurance Standards Council, served as National President of PICPA for FY 22-23, and sits on the council of the ASEAN Federation of Accountants. Led Saint Paul School of Professional Studies as President for more than a decade.
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Placed 1st in the May 2018 CPA licensure examination and 10th in the December 2023 Bar. Practice centres on tax compliance and health checks, assistance with tax audits, corporate structuring, and tariff and customs compliance. Began his career as a risk and compliance officer, internal auditor, and data privacy officer. Lectures on taxation and commercial law and reviews for the CPA board examinations.
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More than half a decade in the public practice of accountancy, auditing MSMEs and large corporations across retail and trade, educational institutions, non-profits, importation, and services. Began as an audit associate at a Manila firm. Works in full-cycle accounting and financial reporting with variance and ratio analysis. School accountant and part-time lecturer at SPSPS, and treasurer of PICPA–Tacloban Chapter.
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CDA MC No. 2026-14
The Cooperative Development Authority has issued CDA Memorandum Circular 2026-14, promoting youth participation in cooperative governance and providing young people with opportunities to take an active role in shaping the future of cooperatives. This circular was issued on September 17, 2026, with effectivity date of October 15, 2026.
What the Circular Does
The CDA Memorandum Circular 2026-14 promotes youth participation in cooperatives by giving young people aged 18–30 a more active role in cooperative governance. This circular forces cooperatives to give young members a seat at the table. Cooperatives must establish either a dedicated youth committee or a youth representative on the board of directors so young members can directly influence policies, decisions, and programs.
Key Effects to Cooperatives
- Mandatory Governance Restructuring: Coops must amend their Articles of Cooperation and By-Laws (ACBL) to formally integrate the Youth Committee structure and/or a Board-level Youth Representative seat.
- Shift in Recruitment & Membership Focus: Coops can no longer rely solely on aging demographics; they are explicitly required to formulate recruitment strategies to attract members aged 18 to 30.
- Regulatory and Compliance: Compliance with youth representation will now be evaluated during regular annual inspections conducted by CDA Regional Extension Offices.
Institutionalization Options
Cooperatives must adopt at least one of the following setups:
- Option A: Youth Committee - Composed of at least three (3) members appointed by the Board of Directors.
- Option B: Board Representation - A youth representative will serve as an ex-officio member of the Board of Directors with perks and privileges approved by the General Assembly.
Timeline, Enforcement & Sanctions
- 3-Year Grace Period: Cooperatives are given a 3-year transitory period from effectivity to amend their Articles of Cooperation and By-Laws (ACBL) and recruit youth members
- Technical Assistance (TA): Non-compliant coops identified during annual inspections will first receive Technical Assistance from the CDA.
- Order to Comply: Issued if a coop remains non-compliant one year after receiving TA.
- Penalties: Sanctions such as the non-issuance or suspension of the Certificate of Compliance (COC) will be enforced for willful non-compliance after the 3-year grace period ends.
Reminders to Cooperatives
- Cooperatives must establish Youth Committee or designate Youth Representative on the Board of Directors
- Youth committee must have at least 3 members aged 18-30.
- Cooperatives are encouraged to assess their existing governance structures and take the necessary steps to comply with the Circular’s applicable requirements.
- Review the cooperative’s Articles of Cooperation and By-laws and consider amendments to align them with the Circular.
- Cooperatives are given three years to fully comply with the guidelines.
- Prepare for annual monitoring from CDA regional extension offices regarding compliance with youth representation.
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