JEDDAH, 4 March 2005 — If you are a CPA or a graduate in accounting who want to pursue excellence while enjoying the camaraderie of colleagues in a professional organization, then the Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants — Western Region Chapter is looking for you.

Joey Guhit, the chapter’s new president, said prospective members are invited to attend the general membership meeting on March 11, starting at 4 p.m. at the Al-Harithy Hotel (Al Aroosa Hall) to find out what’s in store for them.

Inquiries may also be made via e-mail to [email protected] or by calling Ben Consolacion at 05060-96717, Mermar Manalo at 05025-82079 or Glen Sibag at 05066-77610.

Guhit is expected to announce the chapter’s program of activities for the year.

Guhit and his team were sworn into office on Jan. 16 by Consul General Dino Lomondot at the Philippine Consulate.

The other officers are:

Glen Sibag, VP for operations; Ding Estraza, VP for professional development; Ben Consolacion, secretary; Walter Paraiso, treasurer; Alejandro Layugan, auditor; Federico Juayong, public relations officers; Norman Dris, director for finance; Rayhanah Natangcop, director for publications; Mermar Manalo, director for membership; Benjie Tan, director for meetings; Fermin Vidal, director for special projects; Alberto Palenso, director for sports and culture; Roger Ates, co-director for community services; and Dennis Durens, co-director for community services.