MCC-IBE Holds Business Conference 2014

The Mabalacat City College Institute of Business Education (MCC-IBE) held its Business Conference 2014 at Shanghai Palace, Balibago, Angeles City. The Conference gathered together students and faculty members of the Customs Administration and Accountancy programs of the Institute.

Atty. Robert John I. Donesa, MCC-IBE business law instructor, in his opening remarks, inspired the students by sharing his personal journey to becoming a lawyer. He believed that passing any board examination entails long term preparation and it should start during the freshmen year. He challenged the students to focus and start preparing for their future careers.

          This year’s guest speakers were Dr. Albert G. Morales, CPA and Dean Leah S. Antineo, LCB. They are the distinguished personification of the Public Accountant and  Customs Broker professions. Dr. Morales is the current executive secretary of Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants – Angeles City while Dean Antineo is the current Vice President for Subic and Clark Operations of the Professional Customs Broker's Association of the Philippines Inc.

The participants. (Photo: Glenn L. Remoquillo)

Dr. Albert G. Morales, CPA presented a paper entitled “The Accounting Profession in 2016 and Beyond.”He gave a general orientation on the accounting profession and the academic preparation to becoming one. He also encouraged the students to always give their best in their studies. “Always aim to top the CPA Boards. So that if you fail to top, you will at least pass!” he emphasized.

Mrs. Leah S. Antineo, LCB, on the other hand presented a paper entitled “The Customs Brokers Profession and Code of Ethics.” Her 31 solid years of experience in the brokerage business made her a good resource for anecdotes in the practice of customs broker’s profession. She encouraged the future customs brokers to hold on to what is ethical despite the allegations of corruption that besieged the brokerage profession and the Bureau of Customs.

In general, the conference was a success. Dr. Eriberta T. Maglaqui, the Vice President for Academic Affairs, graced the conference. She was joined by Mrs. Rebecca Q. Lising, Faculty Club President and Mr. Glenn L. Remoquillo, MCC-IBE customs administration instructor. Ms. Cherry Ann N. de Ausen and Mr. Rex Q. Pabalan served as masters of ceremonies. The registered participants totaled to 145.

          Congratulations to the MCC-IBE, headed by Dean Reynaldo L. Laxamana, for a successful Business Conference 2014. 

Dean Reynaldo L. Laxamana and Mr. Glenn L. Remoquillo with guest speaker Dean Leah S. Antineo  (Photo: Glenn L. Remoquillo)