by Ferry Bayu | Nov 25, 2025 | Business
Over 5,000 accountants gathered for the 80th Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA) Annual National Convention (ANC), a new survey signaled that the profession is standing on the brink of a massive digital breakthrough.
While the event focused on “Action with Impact,” the data revealed a workforce that is actually ahead of the infrastructure provided to them. The findings point to a unique phenomenon best described as “The 73% Opportunity.”
While 73% of professionals reported having no formal AI training at their workplace, a resilient 55% already rate themselves as “Intermediate” users.
This statistic paints a positive picture of a self-starting profession: despite a lack of formal corporate training, Filipino accountants are actively upskilling themselves. They aren’t waiting to be taught; they are ready to deploy, but they simply need the right accessible tools to close the loop.”The findings in the Philippines are globally significant,” says Pulkit Abrol, Regional Director for Asia Pacific of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). “This level of self-directed upskilling, where over half of professionals rate themselves as Intermediate without formal training, shows immense potential. The focus now shifts from if to how fast the profession can embrace technology to meet this clear demand for digital competence.”
Unlocking Potential with “AI-in-a-Box”
The data suggests that the barrier isn’t “capability”—it’s “accessibility.” The workforce is ready, but traditional training models are too slow.
Industry experts point to “Automation-in-a-Box” technology as the catalyst to unlock this potential. Modern, locally compliant platforms like Juan by JuanTax allow these self-taught professionals to immediately apply their skills. By using intuitive, built-in AI tools that automate complex tax and compliance, accountants can bypass the classroom and learn by doing.
The message is empowering: The talent is already there. The 73% figure represents a massive, immediate opportunity for firms to empower a workforce that is already hungry for innovation.
Redefining Integrity: The Digital Standard
The survey also confirmed that accountants are prioritizing the right values for this transition. Integrity took the top spot (40%) as the most important ethical attribute.
In 2025, this integrity is evolving into digital diligence. Professionals understand that to be truly honest and accurate, they must move beyond manual spreadsheets. They are seeking auditable, compliant platforms not just for efficiency, but to uphold the highest standards of their oath.
“True integrity in the AI age means having the courage to move away from manual systems that are prone to error,” says AI accounting advocate and industry builder Marvin Galang, Founder and CEO of Juan by JuanTax. “When we arm CPAs with secure, compliant platforms, we aren’t just making them faster, we are protecting their peace of mind and their professional oath.”
Turning Privacy Concerns into Strengths
Even the concerns highlighted in the survey show a mature professional outlook. The top concern, Data Privacy (41%), demonstrates that accountants are vigilant guardians of client data.
This vigilance is a strength. It drives the demand for specialized, encrypted platforms over risky, open AI models. By adopting integrated environments like Juan by JuanTax, accountants are actively choosing bank-grade security, transforming their caution into a competitive advantage for their clients.
The Path Forward: Action with Impact
The survey confirms that the Philippine accounting profession is not “falling behind”—it is primed to leap.
This readiness aligns perfectly with the vision of the Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants, emphasizing that the organization rallies around “integrity, merit, professionalism, action, and teamwork.”
By embracing secure, compliant platforms, Filipino CPAs are proving they have the merit and professionalism to adapt. They are ready for the tools that will help them take action.
About Juan Accounting Software
Juan Accounting Software, developed by JuanTax is a complete, AI-powered accounting solution with built-in tax integration, designed specifically for Philippine MSMEs. With its free forever plan, Juan by JuanTax empowers SMEs, accountants, and bookkeepers to modernize their financial workflows while staying fully compliant. Learn more at www.juan.ac
About ACCA
ACCA is a globally recognised professional accountancy body providing qualifications and advancing standards in accountancy worldwide. Founded in 1904 to widen access to the accountancy profession, ACCA has long championed inclusion and today proudly support a diverse community of over 252,500 members and 526,000 future members in 180 countries. Partnering with policymakers, standard setters, the donor community, educators and other accountancy bodies, ACCA is strengthening and building a profession that drives a sustainable future for all. Find out more at: www.accaglobal.com
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by Ferry Bayu | Nov 24, 2025 | Business
TradingPRO is rolling out its enhanced Live Chat Support system, built to deliver faster and more efficient assistance to traders in the Philippines. This upgrade reflects TradingPRO’s ongoing commitment to providing a seamless trading experience, ensuring that every trader—from beginners to professionals—receives timely, accurate, and personalized support whenever they need it.
Faster Response, Better Assistance
With the upgraded live chat, Filipino traders can now connect with customer support specialists in real time, gaining instant access to help for account verification, deposits, withdrawals, and trading-related inquiries.
The new system shortens response times and improves communication flow, ensuring traders receive consistent, professional assistance — even during peak trading hours.
Key benefits of the enhanced Live Chat Support include:
Instant Response Times — Get help quickly during active market sessions
24/7 Availability — Assistance during all major global trading hours
Localized Support — Friendly service for Filipino traders with region-specific guidance
Comprehensive Help — Covers account, technical, and platform-related queries
Commitment to Trader-Centered Service
TradingPRO’s focus on quality service remains a key driver of its global reputation.The enhanced Live Chat system represents the company’s ongoing mission to improve communication, accessibility, and user satisfaction across all regions.
The improved support structure also integrates directly with the platform’s help center and knowledge base, allowing traders to easily find solutions and connect with the right team when needed.
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About Trading PRO
TradingPRO is a globally recognized Forex broker regulated by the FSCA and FSC, committed to empowering traders with secure access to global markets, institutional-grade tools, and a client-first approach built on transparency and education. The company offers a wide range of instruments including Forex, metals, commodities, indices, and crypto CFDs, combined with ultra-tight spreads, rapid execution, and multilingual support across Asia, Africa, and the Middle East.
With platforms such as MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5, a mobile trading app, and API access for professionals, TradingPRO delivers an intuitive trading experience for both beginners and advanced traders. Its Telegram ecosystem provides real-time signals, education, and market updates, while value-added benefits like deposit bonuses and cashback programs support trader growth. Above all, TradingPRO prioritizes safety and compliance, ensuring a trusted and regulation-backed trading journey.
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by Ferry Bayu | Nov 24, 2025 | Business
GNClub and Paradex officially made history on November 15 as the Bull vs Bear Trading Tournament ignited Makati—marking the Philippines’ first-ever Real Money Live Trading Competition that was broadcast live and drew a large face-to-face audience, establishing a new benchmark for crypto esports in the country.
Held at Zero-Ten Park / The Company Manila, the venue transformed into a high-intensity arena where leading trading communities battled for supremacy and a 1,000 USDC prize pool.
Competing on the frontlines were some of the country’s top traders:
WolvesTrading × Limitless ATG – John Joseph Olano
Icarus Falls Trading Community – Darrell Comia Ocampo
Wave3 Community – Raymond “Bigboss” Coronel
TRIAD Trading Community – Preta and Ketsuki (undoxxed)
Gainers Ground – Miks Geron
Trading Republic by Zeefreaks × Focused Fire Trader – Jake Olaso & George Isaac Asibal
Each trader brought precision, discipline, and unique strategies to the match, delivering one of the most intense real-money trading showcases ever witnessed in the Philippines.
A Champion Emerges
Claiming victory was Raymond “Bigboss” Coronel of Wave3 Community, who dominated the battlefield with sharp execution and composure under pressure.
He was awarded:
1,000 USDC from Paradex
1,000 USD Bonus Credits from Every X
This win solidified Bigboss’s position as one of the country’s strongest competitive traders.
Paradex Team Flew In to Witness the Action
Adding prestige to the event, key members of the Paradex core team, including Steamboat.DIME (@0xsteamboat on X)—flew in from their headquarters to witness the tournament live and personally connect with Philippine community members, traders, and leaders.
Their presence highlighted Paradex’s commitment to growing and supporting the PH trading ecosystem.
Record-Breaking Livestream Impact
The event’s official livestream on Stocksify’s Facebook Page delivered exceptional numbers:
18,000+ total views as of writing
130 average live concurrent viewers
This cements the event as one of the most-watched trading esports broadcasts in the Philippine Web3 space.
Oversubscribed On-Site Attendance
Interest was overwhelming.
130 sign-ups on Luma (venue capped at 100)
70–80 in-person attendees
This turnout marks one of the largest live audiences ever assembled for a real-money trading tournament in the Philippines.
Ecosystem Support and Media Power
Take A Sip boosted event energy as the Official Liquidity Provider, supplying drinks and refreshments throughout the competition.
Media amplification came from a powerhouse roster: Stocksify, NEN Digital, CryptitaPlays, PaldoCryptoDAO, and BitBayan, ensuring nationwide coverage.
A major feature came from Every X, the Official Prediction Market Partner, which added 1,000 USD Credits to the prize pool and enabled viewers to place market-driven predictions on the winner, turning spectators into active participants.
A New Era of Crypto Esports
The success of Bull vs Bear marks the beginning of a new competitive frontier where trading becomes a sport—fast, high-stakes, community-powered, and electrifying.
This is Crypto Esports.
This is Bull vs Bear.
About Paradex
Introducing Zero Fee Perps — Live on Mainnet
Paradex has launched Zero Fee Perps (ZFP), allowing every retail trader to pay $0 in trading fees—maker or taker—on more than 100 perpetual futures across web and mobile.
What “zero” truly means:
$0 fees for retail traders on every perp, whether they win or lose
Always-on; not a promo, not capped, not limited markets
Only spreads and funding remain—exactly as they should
Why Zero Fee Perps Are the Future
The affiliate-driven model in today’s exchanges is broken—CEXs charge 5–10 bps, then split most of it with KOLs just to buy distribution, making users pay unnecessarily high fees.
Paradex removes the middleman. No custody barriers. No distribution tax.
Creators still matter—Paradex is rolling out a new affiliate model where KOLs become long-term owners through explicit token allocations, not short-term revenue-share arrangements.
How Paradex Generates Revenue While Staying Zero Fee
Paradex earns from RPI (Retail Price Improvement) maker flow—not retail takers.
Professional market makers post RPI-flagged orders visible in the UI but hidden from the API. These orders match against retail takers only, reducing toxicity and allowing makers to quote tighter spreads with more size.
Makers pay 0.5 bps (0.005%) on RPI fills, funding ZFP sustainably at scale.
High-frequency API takers pay 2 bps (0.02%). Toxicity-based fees will roll out in the future.
It’s similar to TradFi PFOF, but without selective routing—market makers compete equally, retail keeps $0 fees, makers get curated flow, and Paradex earns revenue sustainably.
Do spreads widen?
No. RPI reduces toxicity, enabling tighter spreads. In fact, Paradex consistently beats top exchanges ~96% of the time on majors at $100k order sizes. (See Paradex Liquidity Monitor.)
TL;DR:
Fees were a tax on coordination. Paradex removed them. Trade perps, pay ZERO, and help build a model where users, affiliates, and the venue win together.
About GN Club
GN Club brings:
6 years of industry experience
60+ events across 6 countries
300+ partnerships worldwide
5 flagship conferences bridging industries, creators, and communities
A global community builder dedicated to powering Web3 ecosystems, events, and collaborations.
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by Ferry Bayu | Nov 21, 2025 | Business
Calgary, Canada — November 2025 — Apeiron CEO Anna Melissa “Iya” Mendoza recently participated in the global forum, International Innovators: Building Globally from Calgary, a gathering of founders, investors, policymakers, and innovation leaders focused on strengthening global entrepreneurship and accelerating cross-border business growth.
The forum explored how international founders can build, scale, and globalize from Canada, with discussions centered on market expansion, digital innovation, international venture development, and the ecosystem advantages of Calgary as an emerging global hub.
Representing the growing influence of Southeast Asia in the global innovation landscape, Ms. Mendoza emphasized the vast opportunities for deeper partnerships between Canada and Southeast Asia. She underscored how Canadian companies can achieve faster and more sustainable growth by engaging with the region’s rapidly expanding markets, diverse industries, and globally competitive talent pool.
“It was an inspiring opportunity to connect with leaders shaping the next generation of global business. I’m honored to bring the voice of Filipino and Southeast Asian innovation to an international stage,” said Ms. Mendoza.
Ms. Mendoza’s involvement reflects Apeiron’s commitment to global best practices, cross-border collaboration, and advancing its mission of empowering enterprises to build stronger, more competitive futures worldwide.
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Apeiron is a next-generation professional services firm empowering enterprises to build positive, resilient, and future-ready organizations—from Southeast Asia to the world. The firm delivers integrated corporate and technology-enabled professional services across the Philippines, Singapore, Hong Kong, the British Virgin Islands, and the Cayman Islands.
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