The Asian Consulting Group (ACG) successfully convened the 2025 International Tax and Investment Conference on March 26 at the Manila Marriott Hotel in Pasay City. The conference brought together prominent industry leaders, policymakers, and sustainability advocates to engage in discussions surrounding ESG investing, responsible business practices, and sustainable tourism initiatives.
Dubbed as FAST FORWARD 2025, this very significant event focused mainly on the intersection of tax policies, investment trends, and sustainable development, with particular emphasis on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles.
The conference featured a keynote address by SEC Chairman and CEO Emilio Aquino, an economic briefing by the World Bank courtesy of Senior Economist Jaffar Al Rakabi, and an executive panel discussion with top decision-makers shaping the future of sustainable investments.
The discussions were divided into three segments covering the following topics:
- Sustainable Cities, Travel and Tourism (moderated by Regina Hing)
- AI, Food and Security (moderated by Atom Araullo)
- Fashion, Film and Art (moderated by Bea Binene)
Panel 1: Hon. Sharlene Batin (Assistant Secretary, DOT), Illac Angelo Diaz (Founder & Executive Director, Liter of Light), Ceejay Hernandez (Head of Sustainability, HSBC Philippines), and Jericho Go (SVP & Business Unit General Manager, Robinsons Land Corporation)
Panel 2: Philip Young of the Department of Agriculture, Dr. Donald Lim of DITO CME, Sherwin Nones of IMI, Gregory Banzon of Century Pacific Food, Inc., and Christopher Bariou of Kudo Surf & Gawani Taku
Panel 3: Nylah Bautista, Assistant Secretary of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), Esme Palaganas, Policy Committee Chairperson and entrepreneur at the Philippine Fashion Coalition, International Filipino fashion designer Bench Bello, and Global fashion designer John Guarnes.
With sustainability at the forefront, the discussions provided crucial insights into how businesses can navigate tax policies, global investment trends, and ESG compliance while driving economic growth.
In an effort to further promote ESG principles, the conference marked the launch of “Reimagining the World: Without Climate Change,” the second book in a visionary series by ACG Founder and CEO Mon Abrea, and the debut of Season 3 of the Thought Leaders and Game Changers Podcast, highlighting conversations with experts in tax policy, investment, and sustainability.
Abrea also announced the completion of his “Reimagining the World” book series next year.
- Reimagining the World: Without Corruption
- Reimagining the World: Without Climate Change
- Reimagining the World: Without Poverty
For inquiries and registration, contact itic@acg.ph or +63 917 627 8805 or visit www.acg.ph for more information.
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