On March 21, 2024, SGV & Co., represented by Chairman and Country Managing Partner Wilson Tan, and the Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU), represented by Dean of the John Gokongwei School of Management Dr. Roberto Martin Galang, signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for ADMU to participate in the SGV iTeach Program. The initial planned project is a series of workshops focused on topics related to sustainability.
The SGV iTeach Program aligns with the Firm’s commitment to continue its late founder Mr. Washington SyCip’s advocacy for lifelong learning. The program aims to enable educators by updating them on the latest accountancy and technology trends and helping them bridge the gap between theoretical principles and actual practice. This includes collaborations with schools and professional organizations to facilitate training and workshops, provide inputs to the schools’ programs, curricula and syllabi, develop case studies, and provide guest lecturers. To date, the SGV iTeach Program has been able to reach out to and build awareness with around 7,000 teachers, students, and other professionals across the country.
The MOA signing took place at the SGV I Building in Makati City. SGV Vice Chair and Deputy Managing Partner Vivian Ruiz, SGV Consulting Partner and iTeach Program Director Allan Ocho, SGV Learning & Development Leader and Chief Sustainability Officer Clair Mangangey and ADMU Department of Finance and Accounting Chair Aldo Zelig Tong acted as witnesses.
Also in attendance were SGV General Counsel Carolina Racelis, SGV Assurance Partner Katrina Francisco and SGV Business Consulting Senior Jervie Sta. Ana.
