Mark Anecito R. Perlas, Jireh Presmo, Marithonie Fernandez, News, College of Accountancy and Finance
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Local chapter of the Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants (JPIA) Manila at the PUP Sta. Mesa Campus successfully defended its title as the country's Most Outstanding Local Chapter, earning back-to-back honors and multiple national recognitions at the National Federation of JPIA (NFJPIA) Year-End Awards (YEA) 2026, with the theme "Astral: Inscribing the Chalice of Legacy," held at Widus Hotel, Clark, Pampanga on July 1, 2026.
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In addition to its major recognition, PUP JPIA Manila also received the Most Active Local Chapter award under the minor category and secured seven Best Local Chapter Activity (BLCA) distinctions:
BLCA for Academic Innovation (iPASS 8.0: Philippine Accountancy Students' Summit);
BLCA for Culture and Arts (LikhaJPIAn 2025 - PINTAK: Ink of Pride and History);
BLCA for Leadership Initiative (PUP F.I.R.S.T.: The Beacon for Minds that Rise and Lead);
2nd BLCA for Culture and Arts (1st JPIAn Showcase);
2nd BLCA for Social Responsibility (Project ATIMAN: Aruga at Tibok para sa mga Mamamayan);
2nd BLCA for Leadership Initiative (Catalyst 17: The Leadership Blueprint); and
3rd BLCA for Social Responsibility (ISKALikasan 2025: KALASAG - Beyond Vision for the Nature).
The local chapter also garnered seven individual recognitions across the major and minor categories:
Outstanding Local Chapter President - Jamez L. Hermo
Outstanding Local Chapter Executive Officer - Alexandra B. Cuevas
Most Outstanding JPIAn - James Carlo S. Medina
Outstanding JPIAn - Fransh Andrei L. Abad
Outstanding JPIAn - Rhea A. Niduelan
Outstanding Digital JPIArtist of the Year - Vincent M. Quilit
Most Outstanding Local Chapter Adviser - Dr. Mark Anecito R. Perlas, CPA, ASEAN CPA
Meanwhile, Management Accounting student Kathrinne Faye C. Mercado was named a finalist for the Most Outstanding Local Chapter Executive Officer under the major category.
Regional achievements
Further, PUP JPIA Manila was also named as Most Outstanding Prime Local Chapter and bagged multiple awards during the NFJPIA-National Capital Region 21st Year-End Awards at the Citystate Tower Hotel, Manila on June 28, 2026. Eminence's awards included several major recognitions in the individual category; Jamez L. Hermo was named Most Outstanding Local Chapter President, while Alexandra B. Cuevas and Roxanne A. Ferido both received the Outstanding Local Chapter Executive Officer award.
In the minor category, Dr. Mark Anecito R. Perlas, CPA, ASEAN CPA, was recognized as the Notable Local Chapter Adviser; Fransh Andrei L. Abad was named JPIAn of the Year in Academics; Ryzzn Shynn S. Salting as the JPIAn of the Year in Non-Academics; and Vincent M. Quilit as the Most Outstanding Digital JPIAn Artist.
Pursuing the road to excellence
Reflecting on the chapter's achievements, PUP JPIA Manila Local Chapter President Jamez L. Hermo said the recognitions represent the collective sacrifices and unwavering commitment of every JPIAn behind the organization's success.
“The awards we received are more than just recognitions—they tell a story: a story of individual sacrifices, countless sleepless nights, and the journey of a local chapter that chose to dream beyond itself,” Hermo said.
Hermo also dedicated the awards to the chapter's 3,259 members, recognizing their contributions to the organization's accomplishments.
“These awards may bear our chapter's name, but they will always belong to every single one of you,” he added.
The organization’s adviser Dr. Mark Anecito R. Perlas, CPA, ASEAN CPA, also expressed his gratitude on behalf of the college.
“I'm thankful for this recognition. This award is dedicated to all those who have been part of PUP JPIA Manila ILUMHIRA Federation, who have exerted their efforts to further advance this organization. From a former Executive Officer to a MOLCA recipient adviser. Padayon!” Perlas said.
As PUP JPIA Manila continues to build on its legacy, the chapter remains committed to carrying forward the ideals of the JPIA group, as the bearers of the antlers of legacy and the lights that shine as beacons to victory. Such accomplishments point to SDG 4 on Quality Education while also building the foundations for SDG 17 on Partnership for the Goals.
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