The Development Center for Finance (DCF) successfully conducted the 2026 Financial Planning and Forecasting Webinar held on May 9, 16, and 23. It was attended by 34 participants from different companies and various industries.

Sir Diogenes Dy warmly welcomed the participants on the first day. He kicked off the first half of the session covering macroeconomic and industry analysis needed in preparing forecasts. Sir Arthur Cayanan then took over the second half by discussing financial planning to help participants understand how forecasts materialize step-by-step starting from strategic goals set by the management of a company. Sir Dy and Sir Cayanan’s extensive experience and insightful commentary added depth to the discussion, enriching the overall learning experience.

The second day was handled by Sir Mikhael Anjelu Magana. Participants learned financial statement analysis techniques and practical tools like cash budgets in financial planning and forecasting. Exercises were used to ensure concepts were both understood and applied effectively. Sir Magana equipped the participants with the financial acumen needed in preparation for the final day of the seminar.

The third and last day, led by Sir John Lester Aratea, brought theory from the past two sessions to practice. Participants completed a financial model of a Philippine-listed company, including 5-year income statements, statements of financial position, and statements of cash flows. Drawing from his academic and professional experience, Sir Aratea simplified the complex forecasting process into manageable steps while introducing participants to useful MS Excel formulas for practical application.

There were 34 participants and some of the feedback were as follows:

“Outstanding overall! The lecturer made great efforts to discuss the lesson properly at a given time.”

“The lecturer shared enough knowledge about the subject matter. The webinar is informative and useful.”

“Webinar is informative and gave insights on what can affect and must be considered in financial planning and projections. The lecturer made efforts in explaining the details clearly.”