𝐀𝐥𝐚𝐬 𝐎𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐖𝐚𝐥𝐤𝐞𝐫 𝐖𝐚𝐲𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭

February 18–19, 2026 — The Alas Oplas & Co., CPAs SMSF Accounting Team participated in an in person training led by Partner Kate Douglass and Senior Accountant Linden Williamson from Walker Wayland NSW in Sydney Australia, a member firm of BKR International. They visited the Philippines to personally deliver the team’s training at Nexus, Makati City, where members engaged in hands‑on sessions and received updates designed to further enhance technical capability and service delivery.

On February 16, ahead of the training, Walker Wayland Partners Wali Aziz and Edward Chow met with AOC Chairman Donnies Alas and Managing Partner Ryan Sabug for a welcome golf session at Eagle Ridge Golf & Country Club in Cavite. In the evening, they were joined by AOC CEO Marycris Oplas for a dinner at Jade Garden in Makati City.

On February 17, the Walker Wayland partners met with AOC team members at The City Club, Makati to discuss ongoing engagements, collaboration priorities, and future secondment opportunities.

While training, upskilling, and team development were at the core of Walker Wayland’s visit, what truly made the experience meaningful was the opportunity to connect in person—building relationships beyond the screen and reinforcing the trust that anchors the partnership.

From hands‑on sessions to team dinners, shared activities, and welcoming the Lunar New Year together, the week was marked by growth and genuine connection. Coming together face‑to‑face reminded the team that their strength lies in being one team, united by a shared vision. This initiative also reflects the continued collaboration among BKR member firms, strengthening shared expertise and reinforcing global partnerships.