Strengthening Japanese business ties

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Top local audit and tax advisory services firm KPMG R.G. Manabat & Co. (KPMG RGM&Co.), a member of KPMG International, recently hosted a cocktail celebration for its Japanese clients and the Japan business community here in the Philippines. The special guests were Sec. Ramon M. Lopez of the Department of Trade and Industry and Tsutomu Takahashi, chairman of KPMG Japan.

Leading the local team was KPMG RGM&Co. chairman and chief executive officer (CEO) Roberto G. Manabat, who welcomed both Sec. Lopez and Takahashi, noting that the event aimed to highlight – and further bolster – the close economic ties between the Philippines and Japan.

KPMG RGM&Co. vice chairman, chief operating officer, and head of the Japan desk Emmanuel P. Bonoan then introduced Sec. Lopez, who extolled the strong trade relations between Japan and the Philippines. “Japan is our largest trade partner,” Sec. Lopez emphasized. “The Philippines has a trade surplus with Japan, which is also the largest Official Development Assistance donor to our country. “

For his part, Takahashi, who was generously introduced by KPMG RGM&Co. chairman and CEO-designate Sharon G. Dayoan, expressed his utmost appreciation for the warm welcome and the attendance of those present.

“The mission of KPMG is towards the growth and prosperity of Japanese companies, and to support cooperation and improve communication between KPMG Japan and other member firms,” he remarked.

KPMG RGM&Co., which marks its 10th year of providing professional audit, tax, and advisory services in the country, has lined-up a slate of activities and events leading up to its grand celebration in the second quarter of 2017.

 Here are some photo taken during the event...
1.       (L-R): KPMG Japan chairman Tsutomu Takahashi and KPMG RGM&Co. chairman and CEO Roberto G. Manabat

(L-R): Department of Trade and Industry Secretary Ramon M. Lopez and KPMG RGM&Co. vice chairman and COO Emmanuel P. Bonoan

(L-R): KPMG RGM&Co. audit partner Ador C. Mejia, Citizen Finedevice Philippines Corporation president Koji Maeda, and KPMG RGM&Co. chairman and
CEO-designate Sharon G. Dayoan

(L-R): Isuzu Philippines Corporation assistant department
head of general administration Masahiro Soga,
KPMG RGM&Co. chief financial officer Pacifico M. Castañeda, audit partner Noel A. Baladiang, and Isuzu Autoparts Manufacturing Corporation deputy general manager for accounting and finance purchasing department Seiichi Himeno

(L-R): JTB Asia Pacific Phil. Corp. sales officer
Kazunori Hashimoto, Hanwa Corporation chief representative Akihiro Semura, KPMG RGM&Co. audit partner Darwin P. Virocel, and KPMG RGM&Co. Japanese practice principal Takashi Yano

KPMG RGM&Co. tax principal
Maria Georgina J. Soberano (leftmost)
with KPMG RGM&Co. staff

(L-R): Malayan Insurance Company, Inc. Tokio Marine Division Japanese desk officer Masami Go, KPMG RGM&Co. tax partner Maria Myla S. Maralit, advisory partner
Nini M. Balde, and Malayan Insurance Company, Inc. Tokio Marine Division vice president Katsuki Takarada

(L-R): Furukawa Automotive Systems Lima Philippines, Inc. president Masahito Tokuda, administration department manager Mitsushige Kawase, KPMG RGM&Co. tax principal Kathleen L. Saga, and advisory partner
Jeffree Mae M. Tapia

(L-R) KPMG RGM&Co. head of tax Maria Carmela M. Peralta, Kintetsu World Express (Philippines) Inc. assistant general manager for finance Toshio Kurihara, and president Hideyuki Hasegawa


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