On 18 June 2025, the Chinese Filipino Business Club, Inc. (CFBCI) successfully facilitated a “Tax Awareness Seminar" with its knowledge partner, SGV & Co., at CFBCI Auditorium in Binondo, Manila. This seminar brought together business owners, professionals, and students for an insightful session on key financial and regulatory topics. Experts shared essential knowledge on tax compliance, customs regulations, and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) requirements, equipping participants with a clearer understanding of how to navigate the country’s legal and economic landscape.
The seminar opened with welcome remarks from Mr. Samuel Lee Uy, CFBCI President, and a brief SGV corporate video that highlighted the firm’s commitment to business education and compliance. In his speech, President Uy expressed his belief that nothing is too difficult to learn for a courageous person who dares to take the first step. “For those of you who treat this seminar as their gateway towards tax and customs law, congratulations and we are rooting for your success. We, at CFBCI, are very honored to become a significant part of your learning journey,” he said.
The technical sessions began with a comprehensive talk on taxation by Atty. Rogelyn A. Rojo, Senior Associate at SGV. She provided an overview of key tax principles, updates on current tax policies, and practical advice on regulatory compliance. Her session was followed by an equally relevant lecture on customs laws by Atty. Lauren M. Mendoza, Director at SGV, who explained customs procedures, importation requirements, and recent policy changes.
A short networking break gave participants the opportunity to connect and exchange learnings. The final talk focused on securities law and was delivered by Atty. Justin V. Torres, Senior Associate at SGV. Atty. Torres presented important legal concepts related to securities regulation and its implications for businesses. This was followed by an engaging Q&A session moderated by Atty. Alden C. Labaguis, Partner at SGV, joined by the three speakers who addressed insightful questions from the audience.
To conclude the seminar, CFBCI awarded plaques of appreciation to the guest speakers in recognition of their valuable contributions. Closing remarks were delivered by Mr. Edwin John Ty, CFBCI Director, who emphasized the importance of continuous learning and regulatory awareness in today’s business environment. The event ended on a high note with a photo opportunity, reinforcing CFBCI’s commitment to educating and empowering the business community.
菲華工商總會訊：為協助菲華社會與企業界掌握菲律濱稅務相關法規與最新政策趨勢，本會特別聯合知識夥伴SGV & Co.公司，於六月十八日（星期三）下午假本會八樓禮堂隆重舉辦《稅務常識》（Tax Awareness Seminar）專題講座，SGV & Co.公司遴派多位資深稅務與法律專家主講，內容實用豐富，吸引百逾名企業界專業人士和僑校大學專科學生踴躍參加。
出席講座的本會領導同仁有：理事長黃書瑋，董事曾煥眉、鄭奕偉，立案秘書吳恆利，常務理事姚慶祕、施惠萍、柯偉順律師及理事佘玲玲、王明雄、黃柏凱，同仁許煒楠、吳岳陽等人。本次講座由本會常務理事柯偉順律師（Atty. Kesterson T. Kua）擔任主持人，為活動增添專業權威與法律視角。
講座開始前，由本會理事長黃書瑋致歡迎詞，他對SGV & Co.公司擔任主講的多位稅務法律專家致上誠摯謝意，並表示：「稅務法規與政策變化迅速，直接影響企業營運與財務規劃，今日講座主題極具實務價值，期盼大家專心聆聽，踴躍發問，善用難得的學習與交流機會，提升自身稅務法規認知與應對能力。希望與會者都能收穫豐盈，滿載而歸。」
講座會首先由註冊會計師暨律師，專精於間接稅、海關及國際貿易領域，解析最新稅務政策與跨境交易實務的Atty. Rogelyn A. Rojo律師就稅務問題進行了全面的解說。她概述了主要的稅收原則、當前稅收政策的最新情況，並就合規性提供了實用建議。
第二場，由擅長稅務與海關諮詢及倡議服務，分享企業應對稅務爭議與法規更新策略的SGV 總監Atty. Lauren M. Mendoza律師就海關法進行了同樣相關的講解，陳述了海關程式、進口要求和最近的政策變化。
第三場，由專精稅務與公司法的Atty. Justin V. Torres律師，就稅務爭議處理機制、法律程序及相關實務案例進行深入剖析，內容詳盡實用，條理分明，結合理論與實務操作經驗，為與會者提供清晰易懂且具操作性的實務指引。
講座最後安排了問答互動環節，由專精於稅務與海關諮詢、爭議處理，以及財富與資產繼承規劃，SGV/EY合夥人Atty. Alden C. Labaguis律師主持，針對與會者關心的實務操作問題現場逐一給予專業解答，並分享寶貴經驗，幫助企業掌握稅務管理重點。
現場與會者踴躍提問，對專家們分享的稅務合規、海關法規和證券交易委員會（SEC）要求方面的基本知識，及對本國的法律和經濟環境有了更清晰的認識。對本次講座紛紛表示內容豐富實用，獲益良多，期盼未來能持續舉辦更多類似專題，協助菲華工商社群因應法規變動，強化稅務風險管理，提升營運競爭力。
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第一排：黃書瑋，Atty. Rogelyn A. Rojo，Atty. Lauren M. Mendoza，Atty. Justin V. Torres，Atty. Alden C. Labaguis，致詞、主講及主持。
第二排：曾煥眉，吳恆利，姚慶祕，鄭奕偉，柯偉順律師，介紹主講人、致謝詞及主持。
第三排：頒贈感謝盾牌予主講人。（前排左起）施惠萍，鄭奕偉，Atty. Lauren M. Mendoza，黃書瑋，Atty. Alden C. Labaguis，Atty. Rogelyn A. Rojo，曾煥眉，Atty. Justin V. Torres，姚慶祕。（後排左起）黃柏凱，王名雄，佘玲玲，柯偉順律師，吳岳陽。
第四排：本會領導同仁與SGV & Co.公司資深稅務與法律專家主講人及部分與會者合影留念。
