Manila, Philippines — Accountancy students from Arellano University achieved a historic milestone for the university after delivering a strong performance at the Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants Western Metro Manila Chapter (PICPA WMMC) Cup 2026, held on October 19 at Far Eastern University – Manila.
Leading the AU delegation, John Lloyd G. Gamba, a third-year Bachelor of Science in Accountancy student and current Editor-in-Chief of The Standard Manila, secured a spot among the Top 10 finalists. Gamba outshone a competitive field of 92 participants representing various colleges and universities across Western Metro Manila, marking Arellano University’s first-ever top-tier placement in the history of the competition.
The regional academic competition was organized by the PICPA WMMC in collaboration with the National Federation of Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants – National Capital Region (NFJPIA-NCR). The event aims to test and evaluate the academic rigor, technical proficiency, and problem-solving skill sets of accountancy students across the region.
Representing Arellano University alongside Gamba were fellow accountancy delegates:
- Nico Angelo Dy
- Anna Trisha Lozano
- Jermaine C. Santos
- Jean Paula F. Sequiño
The university delegation expressed pride in the achievement, highlighting that this landmark finish reflects the growing academic competence of AU's Institute of Accountancy on a regional stage.
- Awwal D. Marangit
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