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Alas Oplas & Co., CPAs Launches 12th Branch in Legazpi City

Alas Oplas & Co., CPAs Launches 12th Branch in Legazpi City

The Alas Oplas & Co., CPAs – Legazpi Branch launched its business operations on February 13, 2024, marking a significant milestone in the company’s history. Partner In Charge Nathalie R. Lupango hosted the launch and inauguration celebration, acknowledging the establishment of the AOC’s 12th Branch in Legazpi City, Albay. The presence of AOC Managing Partner Ryan A. Sabug, Tax Advisory and Compliance Partner Fernando Santos, and Tax Advisory and Compliance Staff Pauline Galsa and Aimee Bolante graced the ceremony.

The event featured a complimentary tax seminar that covered an overview of RA 11976, The Ease of Paying Taxes Act, which Tax Partner Fernan presented. Attendees had the opportunity to ask questions and receive answers during the presentation, which lasted from 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM. The seminar was attended by 23 guests, including existing clients from the banking sector and friends from the education, electric cooperative, hospital, and lending company sectors.

After the seminar, the attendees were provided with light refreshments and snacks, which facilitated conversation and networking between them. Subsequently, a Thanksgiving Mass was conducted, led by Fr. Edwin Bragais of the Albay Cathedral, St. Gregory the Great Cathedral. Fr. Braggy recognized the presence of the AOC Legazpi City Branch, which is anticipated to offer employment opportunities and services to the local populace, thereby contributing to the area’s prosperity.

The celebration continued with a grazing table filled with artfully arranged ham sandwiches, ham slices, sliced sausages, grapes, oranges, lettuce, cookies, brownies, and macaroni salad, which were served to the guests. Juice and coffee were also available. At around 4:00 PM, the Hon. City Mayor of Legazpi, Carmen Geraldine B. Rosal, arrived, and together with Fr. Edwin Bragais, MP Ryan, and PIC Nathalie, she led the ceremonial ribbon cutting. Mayor Gie expressed her gratitude to AOC for establishing a branch in Legazpi City, emphasizing the importance of compliance with government regulations to build trust with businesses.

In response, MP Ryan expressed his profound happiness and satisfaction at the establishment of a new branch of AOC in Albay where the firm has had existing clients for nearly a decade. Mayor Gie stayed for a while and enjoyed some refreshments before departing.

The inauguration of the AOC Legazpi branch marked a significant milestone for the firm. PIC Nathalie, ever focused and determined, expressed her hope and readiness to fulfill the company’s vision as established by its founders Donnies T. Alas and Marycris S. Oplas. The AOC Legazpi City Branch is situated at Unit 202, The Vinson Rizal Street Corner Doña Aurora Street, Legazpi City, Albay.