PwC toasts to 95 years of excellence

MANILA, Philippines - To celebrate almost a century of unrivaled excellence in the professional services industry, company executives, clients and esteemed guests gathered for a night of festivities that marked the 95th year of Isla Lipana & Co. as the country’s oldest professional accounting firm last June 22 at Makati Shangri-La Hotel.

With the strong support from the firm’s clients, friends, supporters and past partners, the memorable night recognized the accomplishments and events within the firm’s colorful corporate history, as well as the invaluable contributions of its partners and people. In terms of scale, the 95th anniversary milestone is the biggest one yet, according to company executives; although such gatherings normally happen every five years.

The event was filled with fun, colorful and captivating elements. Upon arrival, guests were logged in to the automated registration system, and signed the memorabilia wall to manually stamp their presence. LED strips that displayed a collection of highlights and moments, and a lighted arc greeted guests as they entered the ballroom. A colorfully lighted 3-D effect photo wall was inside as well for souvenir shots.

Nearby, a pair of interactive, large-screen TV panels played an audio-visual presentation on the firm’s history, its people and even general history beginning in 1922 -- the year the firm was founded. Great food and overflowing drinks were always available inside the ballroom. 

The program itself – highlighted by a magnificent stage set up, featuring state-of-the-art lights and sounds, and LED wall – started with a count down from 95 followed by a play of lights with dance interpretation and a digital show.

Led by the firm’s chairman and senior partner, Atty. Alex B. Cabrera, the digitally creative, fun and interactive night put great emphasis on the firm’s 95 years in the business, as well as honored the firm’s clients and people who made this milestone possible.

Exemplifying the anniversary theme “Reimagine the Possible”, Chairman Cabrera revealed and introduced 13 upcoming projects that will play a vital role in the roadmap for the future. These projects, presented in detail using an interactive video presentation, envisioned Isla Lipana & Co’s proactive role in nation building.