Alberca Bretaña Casagan & Co., CPAs

17/04/2026

31/03/2026

🚨 Official Statement 🚨

We have recently discovered a serious and alarming incident involving the unauthorized use and forgery of one of our partner’s signature on a fictitious Independent Auditor’s Report, issued without our partner’s knowledge or consent.

Let us be absolutely clear:

👉 The said report was NOT issued, reviewed, or authorized by our firm or any of our partners.

This act constitutes fraud, professional misconduct, and a clear violation of the law. It undermines not only the integrity of our firm but also the trust placed in the accounting and auditing profession.

We strongly condemn this illegal act.

Our firm is currently conducting a full investigation and is taking all necessary legal actions against the individual(s) involved. We will pursue this matter to the fullest extent of the law to protect the public, uphold professional standards, and preserve the integrity of our practice.

We urge the public, clients, and stakeholders to:
✔️ Verify the authenticity of audit reports issued under our name
✔️ Report any fictitious or questionable documents immediately

Integrity, accountability, and professionalism are the foundations of our work—and we will not tolerate any act that compromises these principles.

For verification or concerns, please contact us through our official channels.

Thank you for your continued trust and vigilance.

24/03/2026

𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 | 𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐋 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐓𝐘 𝐓𝐀𝐗 𝐀𝐌𝐍𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐘

The City Government of Digos, through the City Treasurer’s Office, announces the implementation of the Real Property Tax Amnesty under RA No. 12001 (RPVARA), covering unpaid real property taxes incurred prior to July 5, 2024, with the waiver of penalties, surcharges, and interest.

All qualified taxpayers are encouraged to avail of this program on or before July 5, 2026.

For further information and assistance, please visit the City Treasurer’s Office at City Hall of Digos.

27/02/2026

31/12/2025

As 2025 comes to a close, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to our clients, our staff, and the community we serve.

This past year brought both challenges and milestones that strengthened our resolve, sharpened our expertise, and reaffirmed the value of trust and collaboration. We are deeply thankful for the confidence you placed in us and for the dedication and integrity shown by our team.

As we welcome 2026, we look forward with optimism and purpose. We remain committed to delivering quality, innovation, and reliable professional service that continuously supports your growth, safeguards compliance, and contributes positively to the community. Together, we step into the new year ready to build on shared successes and embrace new opportunities.

Thank you for being part of our journey.

Wishing everyone a prosperous, meaningful, and successful 2026.

22/12/2025

"Under the proposal, the Commission seeks to amend Part I, Section 1(A) of the Rule 68 of Republic Act No. 8799, or the Securities and Regulation Code (SRC), to exempt both stock and nonstock corporations with total assets or liabilities not exceeding P3 million from submitting audited financial statements.
At present, only stock and nonstock corporations with total assets or liabilities less than P600,000 are exempted from mandatory audit. The SEC targets to apply the higher P3 million threshold to financial statements covering fiscal years ending on or after December 31, 2025."

📣 𝗦𝗘𝗖 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗗𝗢𝗙 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝘅𝗲𝗺𝗽𝘁 𝗺𝗶𝗰𝗿𝗼 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘀𝘂𝗯𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝘂𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗙𝗦, 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗱𝗿𝗮𝗳𝘁 𝗿𝘂𝗹𝗲𝘀

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has secured approval from the Department of Finance (DOF) to simplify the reportorial requirements of micro enterprises by allowing them to submit certified, instead of audited, financial statements.

Accordingly, the Commission on December 9 issued for public comment the proposed Amendments to the Application and Definition of Terms under the Revised SRC Rule 68 in Relation to the Adjustment of the Audit Threshold.

Under the proposal, the Commission seeks to amend Part I, Section 1(A) of the Rule 68 of Republic Act No. 8799, or the Securities and Regulation Code (SRC), to exempt both stock and nonstock corporations with total assets or liabilities not exceeding P3 million from submitting audited financial statements.

At present, only stock and nonstock corporations with total assets or liabilities less than P600,000 are exempted from mandatory audit. The SEC targets to apply the higher P3 million threshold to financial statements covering fiscal years ending on or after December 31, 2025.

In lieu of audited financial statements, a corporation within the audit threshold will be allowed to submit financial statements certified under oath by both the president and treasurer or chief financial officer, as duly authorized by the board of directors.

📰 Read more here: https://www.sec.gov.ph/pr-2025/sec-secures-dof-approval-to-exempt-micro-enterprises-from-submitting-audited-fs-releases-draft-rules

22/12/2025

"The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Commissioner Charlito Martin R. Mendoza signed on Friday, December 19, 2025, Revenue Memorandum Order (RMO) No. 48-2025, institutionalizing a streamlined process for availing of Certificates of Tax Exemption by developers of socialized and economic housing projects.
This order gives full effect to Republic Act (RA) No. 7279, as amended by RA No. 10884, and Executive Order No. 226, by significantly reducing the documentary requirements for tax exemption. Under this new RMO, a Socialized Housing Certification issued by the appropriate housing authority, attached to a letter-request in accordance with existing BIR rules, shall be sufficient to support an application for a Certificate of Tax Exemption."