Biscast - Internal Audit Unit

01/06/2026

ᴄᴀᴘᴀᴄɪᴛʏ ʙᴜɪʟᴅɪɴɢ ꜰᴏʀ ɪɴᴛᴇʀɴᴀʟ ᴀᴜᴅɪᴛᴏʀꜱ.

On May 20–22, 2026, the BISCAST Internal Audit Unit (IAU) participated in the Capacity Building for Internal Auditors for Baseline Assessment of the Internal Control System (BAICS) – Luzon Leg held at the Golden Phoenix Hotel Manila. The activity was spearheaded by the State Universities and Colleges Internal Auditors' Association, Inc. in coordination with the Commission on Higher Education and Tarlac State University, with participation from various SUC Internal Audit Units across Luzon.

Representing BISCAST during the three-day activity were Internal Auditor III, Atty. John Eric Sermonia, CPA, and Internal Auditor I, Mr. Emman Almazar.

The training provided valuable insights into the duties and functions of Internal Audit Units, including the proper administration of the Baseline Assessment of the Internal Control System (BAICS) and the audit process.

Prior to the Capacity Building activity, an Executive Briefing was also conducted at the same venue and attended by SUC President II, Prof. Charlie P. Nacario, PhD.

𝓑𝓮𝓽𝓽𝓮𝓻, 𝓑𝓻𝓲𝓰𝓱𝓽𝓮𝓻 & 𝓑𝓸𝓾𝓷𝓭𝓵𝓮𝓼𝓼 𝓑𝓘𝓢𝓒𝓐𝓢𝓣

23/04/2026

𝗝𝗨𝗦𝗧 𝗜𝗡 | 𝗕𝗜𝗦𝗖𝗔𝗦𝗧 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗖𝗢𝗔 𝗲𝘅𝗶𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲

The Bicol State College of Applied Sciences and Technology (BISCAST) held its Exit Conference with the Commission on Audit (COA) Region V today, April 23, 2026, at the BISCAST Board Room, marking the formal close of the audit engagement.

The COA audit team, led by Ms. Cecil G. Imperial, OIC Supervising Auditor, and including Ms. Jesamine B. Lorenzo-Lontok, OIC Audit Team Leader, and Ms. Ma. Victoria M. Oida, Audit Team Member, provided valuable insights and constructive recommendations during the conference.

Led by SUC President II Prof. Charlie P. Nacario, PhD, together with Vice President for Administration and Finance Mr. Abbas F. Villalon, the conference gathered key administrative and finance officials to discuss audit findings, review recommendations, and assess the implementation status of audit recommendations from previous years.

The activity forms part of the College’s continuing commitment to sound fiscal management, responsive governance, and dedicated service to its community.

𝗕𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿, 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗲𝗿, 𝗯𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗕𝗜𝗦𝗖𝗔𝗦𝗧!

16/04/2026

ℑ𝔫𝔱𝔢𝔯𝔫𝔞𝔩 ℭ𝔬𝔫𝔱𝔯𝔬𝔩 𝔞𝔫𝔡 ℑ𝔫𝔱𝔢𝔯𝔫𝔞𝔩 𝔄𝔲𝔡𝔦𝔱 𝔓𝔯𝔦𝔫𝔠𝔦𝔭𝔩𝔢𝔰

The Internal Audit Unit of Bicol State College of Applied Sciences and Technology participated in a Zoom Orientation Seminar on Internal Control and Internal Audit Principles held on April 16, 2026. The event was organized by the State Universities and Colleges Internal Auditors' Association, Inc. (SUCIAA) and was led by its President, Dr. Jonathan Gabriel of Internal Audit Unit of Tarlac State University.

The seminar was attended by Atty. John Eric C. Sermonia, Internal Auditor III, and Mr. Emman C. Almazar, Internal Auditor I.

06/04/2026

𝓔𝓷𝓽𝓻𝓪𝓷𝓬𝓮 𝓒𝓸𝓷𝓯𝓮𝓻𝓮𝓷𝓬𝓮 𝓯𝓸𝓻 𝓕𝓨 2026

The Internal Audit Services of BISCAST successfully conducted its Entrance Conference for Fiscal Year 2026.

The audit covered three key offices: the Supply and Property Management Unit (SPMU), General Services Unit (GSU), and the Human Resource Management and Development Office (HRMDO).

The conference was attended by the SUC President II, Prof. Charlie P. Nacario, PhD., along with SPMU Head Ms. Josefa Boncacas and her staff; GSU Head Engr. Jobert D. Cardenas and his staff; and HRMDO Head Ms. Myr-al S. Sarto.

The activity was spearheaded by Atty. John Eric C. Sermonia, Internal Auditor III and Mr. Emman C. Almazar, Internal Auditor I.

𝓑𝓮𝓽𝓽𝓮𝓻, 𝓑𝓻𝓲𝓰𝓱𝓽𝓮𝓻 𝓪𝓷𝓭 𝓑𝓸𝓾𝓷𝓭𝓵𝓮𝓼𝓼 𝓑𝓘𝓢𝓒𝓐𝓢𝓣

27/02/2026

𝔈𝔫𝔱𝔯𝔞𝔫𝔠𝔢 ℭ𝔬𝔫𝔣𝔢𝔯𝔢𝔫𝔠𝔢.

The Commission on Audit (COA) formally conducted its Entrance Conference for the Calendar Year (CY) 2025 Audit of Bicol State College of Applied Sciences and Technology (BISCAST), marking the commencement of the institution’s annual financial and compliance review.

The conference was led by the Audit Team Leader, Jesamine B. Lorenzo-Lontok, together with Ma. Victoria M. Oida. Representing BISCAST was the top management team headed by SUC President II, Prof. Charlie P. Nacario, PhD., alongside Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Apolonia A. Sebello.

Also present during the conference were Chief Administrative Officer Ms. Xiela Patricia B. Azanes; Director for Financial Management Services Atty. John Eric C. Sermonia, CPA; Director for Administrative Services Ms. Ma. Lourdes O. Padua; Accountant III Mr. Gabriel E. Faurillo; HRMO III Ms. Myr-al S. Sarto; Supply Officer III Ms. Josefa B. Boncacas; and Internal Auditor I Mr. Emman C. Almazar.

During the meeting, COA presented and discussed the scope and coverage of the CY 2025 audit, emphasizing the use of the Risk-Based Approach (RBA) methodology. This method focuses on identifying and prioritizing high-risk areas in financial management and operations to ensure transparency, accountability, and efficient use of government resources.

The Entrance Conference serves as a formal platform to align expectations between the audit team and the institution’s management, clarify audit objectives, and reinforce cooperation throughout the audit process.

20/02/2026

An online seminar on the BAICS Process was conducted by the State Universities and Colleges Internal Auditors' Association, Inc., on February 20, 2026, which was participated in by all SUC Internal Auditors in the country.

The seminar was attended by Internal Auditor I, Emman C. Almazar, who actively participated in the discussion by raising questions to the Resource Person.

08/01/2026

"For with God Nothing Shall be Impossible"
- Luke 1:37

Our very own Internal Auditor III, John Eric C. Sermonia, CPA just passed the 2025 BAR Examinations.

The Internal Audit Services of BISCAST is very proud on your achievement, Sir Eric! Really, a true ASTEAN Pride!

20/12/2025