The Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA) Bahrain formally closed the fiscal year 2024–2025 with a milestone event on June 20, 2025, at the Diplomat Radisson Blu Hotel. Spearheaded by current PICPA Preside
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The Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA) Bahrain formally closed the fiscal year 2024–2025 with a milestone event on June 20, 2025, at the Diplomat Radisson Blu Hotel.
Spearheaded by current PICPA President Dr. Benson A. Castillejos and appropriately abetted by fellow officers, the activity brought members together to felicitate in the accomplishment of the year, capped off with an evening of acknowledgment, reminiscing, and rededication of leadership pledge.
Outstanding Member Recognition
One of the highlights of the night was the Outstanding PICPA Members Award.
The awards were presented to honor members who have demonstrated excellence, commitment, and dedication in their respective fields of endeavor.
Nominations were made by all active members of the PICPA with adequate reasons given by the nominators and read during the ceremony.
All the awardees demonstrated a remarkable spirit of service and professional integrity, embodying the values of a true PICPA member.
The recipients were: Entrepreneurship: Ms. Flora P. Medallon, CPA;
Sports: Ms. Christin Joy S. Jor, CPA; Community Service: Ms. Rosemarie D. Hernandez, CPA; Socio-civil Commitment: Dr. Elpidio R. Quitevis, CPA and Corporate Function: Mr. Carlito M. Bugarin, CPA. Each awardee received a plaque of recognition and delivered heartfelt messages of appreciation.
New Leadership for FY 2025–2026
Another significant part of the evening was the Election of Officers for the upcoming fiscal year, facilitated by the COMELEC, chaired by PICPA luminary and former President Dr. Elpidio Quitevis.
The newly elected officers for FY 2025–2026 (serving from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026) are: President: Ms. Flora Medallon, VP – Internal Affairs: Ms. Joana Macam, VP – External Affairs: Mr. Joel Santiago, Secretary: Ms. Myla Santiago’ Treasurer: Mr. Rommel Ronda. Auditor: Ms. Chrystelle Mae Dometita, PRO: Ms. Mary Agnes Haydee Dabucol
The oath of office was administered by Mr. Carlito Bugarin, also a PICPA luminary and former President.
