AmCham Membership Information and Application Booklet

MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION AND APPLICATION BOOKLET

Table of Contents The American Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines,. Inc. ..................................... 1 Membership Benefits ... .................................................................................................. 2-3 Membership Coverage .............................................................................................. 4-11 • • • • • • • • •

Regular Firm Membership ................................................................................. 4 Associate Firm Membership .............................................................................. 5 Regular Individual Membership ........................................................................ 6 Associate Individual Membership ..................................................................... 7 Non-Profit/Goverment Membership ................................................................ 8 Non-Resident Membership ............................................................................... 9 Additional Firm Membership ........................................................................... 10 Young Professional Membership ..................................................................... 10 Student Membership ........................................................................................ 11

Membership Application and Evaluation Process ........................................................ 12 Membership Terms and Conditions ............................................................................. 13 AmCham Philippines & Its Regional Chapters .............................................................. 14 AmCham Signature Events, Committees & Affiliates ................................................... 15

The American Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines, Inc. The year was 1797 and the place was the sixth largest city in the United States – Salem, Massachusetts. On May 22nd of that year, the first American ship returned from a nearly non-stop voyage from Manila with the first cargo of Philippine products. The vessel was the brig “Astrea” on her maiden voyage. She had sailed from Salem to Manila in 164 days and then returned in 163 days with a cargo of sugar, pepper and indigo. Now, more than 200 years later, we see the continuing growth of trade between the two countries.

AmCham came to life in 1902 as the Manila Coffee Round Table and later as Manila Merchants Association. Incorporated in 1920, it has since then recognized and reconfirmed the commitment of American business to the development and welfare of the Philippines and the Filipino people.

This is a commitment of long standing, as its mission statement declares:

“The Chamber exists to serve the interests of U.S. businesses through the participation of members in promoting their long-term objectives, while contributing to the civic and economic development of the Philippines.”

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Membership Benefits Information AmCham engages and hosts a series of meetings throughout the year to keep our members updated on the latest business and economic issues. The Chamber is your reliable source of information via the AmCham Business Journal, electronic newsletters, factsheets, position papers, and surveys that contain relevant and important business information.

Networking

AmCham has a strong global network of professional and personal contacts with over 700 members in the Philippines and abroad. AmCham organizes a series of networking cocktails and other social events, which provides an easy-to-enter social and professional environment, allowing members to mix with decision makers from the world’s top multinational companies, as well as highly-placed local executives, members of the academe, entrepreneurs, and government officials.

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Membership Benefits Advocacy Enjoy the strength of the oldest American Chamber abroad and in the Philippines.

Led by a dynamic Board of Directors, dedicated Committee Chairs, and a team of professional staff, AmCham advocates and works closely with the Philippine Government to address business issues on your behalf. One of the Chamber’s initiatives is the Arangkada Project, a comprehensive project and advocacy paper that encapsulates the purpose of improving the investment climate and economic growth in the Philippines which seeks to enable policymakers and business leaders achieve more competitive and inclusive growth. AmCham Philippines is also member of the Chamber of Commerce of the United States (COCUSA) (1921) and the Asia-Pacific Council of American Chambers (APCAC) (1968). Join AmCham and be among the “mover and shakers” at the top.

Exposure AmCham provides its members the opportunity to present themselves to the public in the best possible light by advertising and participating in our events and publications. The Chamber reaches a wide readership covering members, media representatives, members of the diplomatic corps, US-Philippines and other government officials both here and abroad.

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Membership Coverage REGULAR FIRM MEMBERSHIP • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Voting rights Eligibility for directorship on the Board of Directors Membership induction during the General Membership Luncheon Meeting Welcome breakfast for new members and new representatives Admission to every monthly General Membership Meeting with high-profile speakers from the government and private sector (available to one representative only) Eligible to enroll employees as additional firm members Listing on the AmCham Directory (inclusive of company information, logo, representative/s’ contact information and photo) One (1) copy of the AmCham Directory and a discounted rate for extra copies One (1) 12-month subscription to the AmCham Journal One (1) complimentary AmCham Membership Discount Card Automatic weekly subscription to the AmCham in Action Newsletter and AmCham Calendar of Events Access to other exclusive events at a discounted rate for paid meetings Opportunity to participate in seventeen (17) Chamber Committees Free annual publication of your company profile and your company events on the Business Journal Membership listing on the AmCham Website Free publication of job opportunities on the AmCham Job Market on the AmCham website Advertising opportunities on the Business Journal, AmCham Directory, Website, and E-blasts Opportunity to share member to member offers to be published on the website Sponsorship opportunities during AmCham Events AmCham assistance in organizing corporate events (Breakfast briefings/ CEO visits) Investment and trade advisory and advocacy 4

Membership Coverage ASSOCIATE FIRM MEMBERSHIP • Membership induction during the General Membership Luncheon Meeting • Welcome breakfast for new members and new representatives • Admission to every monthly General Membership Meeting with high-profile speakers from the government and private sector. (available to one representative only) • Eligible to enroll employees as additional firm members • Listing on the AmCham Directory (inclusive of company information, logo, representative/s’ contact information with photo) • One (1) copy of the AmCham Directory and a discounted rate for extra copies • One (1) 12-month subscription to the AmCham Journal • One (1) complimentary AmCham Member Discount Card • Automatic weekly subscription to the AmCham in Action Newsletter and AmCham Calendar of Events • Access to other exclusive events at a discounted rate for paid meetings • Opportunity to participate in seventeen (17) Chamber Committees • Free annual publication of your company profile and your company events on the Business Journal • Membership listing on the AmCham Website • Free publication of job openings on the AmCham Job Market on the AmCham website • Advertising opportunities on the Business Journal, AmCham Directory, Website, and E-blasts • Opportunity to share member to member offers to be published on the website • Sponsorship opportunities during AmCham Events • AmCham assistance in organizing corporate events (Breakfast briefings/ CEO visits) • Investment and trade advisory and advocacy

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Membership Coverage REGULAR INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Voting rights Membership induction during the General Membership Luncheon Meeting Welcome breakfast for new members and new representatives Admission to every monthly General Membership Meeting with high-profile speakers from the government and private sector (non-transferrable) Listing on the AmCham Directory (name, contact details, and photo only) One (1) copy of the AmCham Directory One (1) 12-month subscription to the AmCham Journal One (1) complimentary AmCham Membership Discount Card Automatic weekly subscription to the AmCham in Action Newsletter and AmCham Calendar of Events Access to other exclusive events at a discounted rate for paid meetings Opportunity to participate in seventeen (17) Chamber Committees Free annual publication of your company profile and your company events on the Business Journal Membership listing on the AmCham Website Free publication of resume or curriculum vitae for jobseekers on the AmCham Job Market to be published on the AmCham website Advertising opportunities on the Business Journal, AmCham Directory, Website, and E-blast Opportunity to share member to member offers to be published on the website Sponsorship opportunities during AmCham Events

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Membership Coverage ASSOCIATE INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP • Membership induction during the General Membership Luncheon Meeting • Welcome breakfast for new members and new representatives • Admission to every monthly General Membership Meeting with high-profile speakers from the government and private sector (non-transferrable) • Listing on the AmCham Directory (name, contact details, and photo only) • One (1) copy of the AmCham Directory • One (1) 12-month subscription to the AmCham Journal • One (1) complimentary AmCham Member Discount Card • Automatic weekly subscription to the AmCham in Action Newsletter and AmCham Calendar of Events • Access to other exclusive events at a discounted rate for paid meetings • Opportunity to participate in seventeen (17) Chamber Committees • Free annual publication of your company profile and your company events on the Business Journal • Membership listing on the AmCham Website • Free publication of resume or curriculum vitae for jobseekers on the AmCham Job Market to be published on the AmCham website • Advertising opportunities on the Business Journal, AmCham Directory, Website, and E-blast • Opportunity to share member to member offers to be published on the website • Sponsorship opportunities during AmCham Events • Investment and trade advisory and advocacy

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Membership Coverage NON-PROFIT AND GOVERNMENT MEMBERSHIP • Membership induction during the General Membership Luncheon Meeting • Welcome breaakfast for new members and new representatives • Discounted rates for monthly General Membership Meeting with high-profile speakers from the government and private sector.

• Listing on the AmCham Directory (Inclusive of company information, logo, representative/s contact information with photo) • One (1) copy of the AmCham Directory • One (1) 12-month subscription to the AmCham Journal • One (1) complimentary AmCham Member Discount Card • Automatic weekly subscription to the AmCham in Action Newsletter and AmCham Calendar of Events • Access to other exclusive events at a discounted rate for paid meetings • Opportunity to participate in seventeen (17) Chamber Committees • Free annual publication of your company profile and your company events on the Business Journal • Membership listing on the AmCham Website • Free publication of resume or curriculum vitae for jobseekers on the AmCham Job Market to be published on the AmCham website • Opportunity to share member to member offers to be published on the website • Advertising opportunities on the Business Journal, AmCham Directory, Website, and E-blast.

• Sponsorship opportunities during AmCham Events

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Membership Coverage NON-RESIDENT MEMBERSHIP • Membership induction during the GMLM • Welcome breakfast for new members and new representatives • Admission to every monthly general membership meeting with high-profile speakers from the government and private sector.

• Listing on the AmCham Directory (name, contact details, and photo only) • 1 copy of the AmCham Directory • 1 12-month subscription to the AmCham Journal • Automatic weekly subscription to the AmCham in Action Newsletter, AmCham Calendar of Events • Access to other exclusive events at a discounted rate for paid meetings • Opportunity to participate in 17 Chamber Committees • Free annual publication of your company profile and your company events on the Business Journal • Free publication of resume or curriculum vitae for jobseekers on the AmCham Job Market to be published on the AmCham website • Sponsorship opportunities during AmCham Events • Advertising opportunities on the Business Journal, AmCham Directory, Website, and E-blast.

• 1 complimentary AmCham Member Discount Card • Opportunity to share member to member offers to be published on the website • Investment and trade advisory and advocacy

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Membership Coverage ADDITIONAL FIRM MEMBERSHIP • Membership induction during the General Membership Luncheon Meeting • Welcome breakfast for new members and new representatives • Discounted rate at every monthly General Membership Meeting with high-profile speakers from the government and private sector (non-transferrable) • Listing on the AmCham Directory (under firm member with name, designation, and e-mail address only) • One (1) complimentary 12-month subscription to the AmCham Journal • Automatic weekly subscription to the AmCham in Action Newsletter and AmCham Calendar of Events • Access to other exclusive events at a discounted rate for paid meetings • Opportunity to participate in seventeen (17) Chamber Committees • One (1) complimentary AmCham Member Discount Card • Opportunity to share member to member offers to be published on the website • Investment and trade advisory and advocacy YOUNG PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP • Membership induction during the General Membership Luncheon Meeting • Welcome breakfast for new members and new representatives • Discounted rate at every monthly general membership meeting with high-profile speakers from the government and private sector.

• Discounted rate for the AmCham Business Journal • Additional firm members who also qualify under the YP category will have their name, designation, and e-mail address published under the firm member’s listing as well as the YP Section of the directory. For non-firm members, only names will be listed.

• Automatic weekly subscription to the AmCham in Action Newsletter and AmCham Calendar of Events • Access to other exclusive events at a discounted rate for paid meetings • Opportunity to participate in seventeen (17) Chamber Committees • Free publication of resume or curriculum vitae for jobseekers on the AmCham Job Market to be published on the AmCham website • One (1) complimentary AmCham Member Discount Card • Investment and trade advisory and advocacy 10

Membership Coverage STUDENT MEMBERSHIP • Membership induction during the General Membership Luncheon Meeting • Welcome breakfast for new members and new representatives • Discounted rate at every monthly General Membership Meeting with high-profile speakers from the government and private sector • Name listing on the AmCham Directory • Discounted rate for the AmCham Business Journal • Automatic weekly subscription to the AmCham in Action Newsletter and AmCham Calendar of Events • Access to other exclusive events at a discounted rate for paid meetings • Opportunity to participate in seventeen (17) Chamber Committees • Free publication of resume or curriculum vitae for jobseekers on the AmCham Job Market to be published on the AmCham website • One (1) complimentary AmCham Member Discount Card • Investment and trade advisory and advocacy

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Membership Application and Evaluation Process 1. Multiple memberships for the Chapters are available. However, membership application and fees for each Chapter are different.

(For inquiries, please refer to the contact information on page 14)

2. All fully completed forms will be submitted to the AmCham Board of Directors for their approval.

3. A Welcome Letter and Invoice for Membership Dues will be provided once the application is approved.

4. The New Member Organization will be entitled to enjoy all benefits afforded to Members of the American Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines upon full payment of dues and with the proof of payment sent via email to the Membership Department.

5. Should for some reason the application be denied, the applicant will be informed as soon as the decision is made. Explanations are not provided when applications are denied.

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Membership Terms and Conditions 1. All members agree to fully support AmCham Philippines in achieving its aim as laid out in its mission statement: “The Chamber exists to serve the interests of U.S. businesses through the participation of members in promoting their long-term objectives, while contributing to the civic and economic development of the Philippines.”

2. All members agree to fully abide by the Chamber’s Articles of Association, which can be consulted on the AmCham Website or the offices of the Chamber.

3. Applications for membership must be fully completed, (and shall be transmitted to the Membership Department of the Chamber) which will decide upon the admission of members to the Association. If the application is approved, the applicant shall become an official member upon receipt of full payment of the membership dues.

4. Membership will be renewed on a yearly basis until explicitly cancelled. If a member wishes to resign, a formal written notice must be provided by post, fax, or e-mail indicating the reason for resignation. Deadline for cancellation must be sent within a minimum of two (2) months before the end of the membership cycle.

5. In no event will any resignation or exclusion of any member entitle such member to any assets of the Association nor to any refund of dues already paid.

6. Any member whose membership fees remain unpaid for a period of sixty (60) days, after receipt of reminder from the Chamber, will be deemed to have resigned his membership but will remain liable for payment of existing dues.

7. Membership shall expire automatically upon the liquidation or bankruptcy of a member, which is a legal entity, or upon the death of an individual member.

8. A member can be expelled if any member’s actions are incompatible with the aims and objectives of the Association or if any meber’s behavior negatively affects the existence and integrity of the Chamber. Members are expected to pledge under the Integrity Initiative. (Please refer to the attached Integrity Pledge) 9. The membership of a company entitles every employee of that specific legal entity to make use of the services offered to members.

10. Information collected on firm member companies and other US companies will be added to the AmCham Philippines Database and will be used as per the Chamber’s Privacy Policy, which can be consulted on the AmCham Philippines Website or at the offices of the Chamber.

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AmCham Committees, Signature Events & Affiliates CHAIRMEN

AMCHAM COMMITTEES

CHAIRMEN

PHILIP G. SOLIVEN

DANIEL E. CHALMERS JOSE VICTOR EMMANUEL DE DIOS

Infrastructure & Logistics

BRIAN LANE JAIME FAUSTINO

Intellectual Property Rights

Atty. BIENVENIDO MARQUEZ III

Environment & Urban Development

JUN PALAFOX JAMES DONOVAN

Legislative

JOHN D. FORBES

Extractive Industries

Manufacturing

ROBERTO BATUNGBACAL

MICHAEL HUEHNE DAIZO KODA

Pharmaceutical (LAWG)

VIOLI REMO ATTY. MELANIE LAGERA VARINIA ELERO-TINGA

SIMOUN UNG PETE TROILO

AMCHAM COMMITTEES Agribusiness Energy & Power

Financial Services and Taxes & Tariff

HENRY T. PELAEZ JULES RIEGO

Professional Women of AmCham

Healthcare & Wellness

DONALD R. FELBAUM

ERNIE O. CECILIA GRACE SORONGON

DONALD R. FELBAUM FRANK HOLZ

Security Disaster Resource Group/ OSAC

Human Capital & Resources

Information & Communications Technology (ICT) • Business Process Outsourcing • Creative Industries

Tourism & Hospitality

Trade & Investment

ROBERT BLUME FARID SCHOUCAIR

MARIO BISCOCHO

ACTIVITIES/ADVOCACY/AFFILIATES AmCham Kapihan

EBB HINCHLIFFE/LESLIE MURRAY

AmCham Foundation

EDWIN FEIST/JUN SALIPSIP

AmDesk with the BOI

EBB HINCHLIFFE

Business Leadership Program (BLP)

DAVID CALDWELL/JUN SALIPSIP

Filipino-American Memorial Endowment (FAME)

Lt. Col. ART MATIBAG LESLIE MURRAY

Membership

ROLAND DELA CRUZ

Publications

MANUEL GUILLERMO

The Arangkada Philippines Project (TAPP) Washington Relations/APCAC Young Professionals

JOHN D. FORBES

GEORGE DRYSDALE KEN BLUME/MORGAN MCGILVRAY

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THE AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE PHILIPPINES, INC. (Founded 1902 - Incorporated 1920) 2nd Floor, Corinthian Plaza, Paseo de Roxas, Legaspi Village, Makati City 1229 Tels.: (632) 818-7911 to 13 l Fax: (632) 811-3081 E-mail: amcham@amchamphilippines.com Website: http://www.amchamphilippines.com Rick Santos President Ebb Hinchliffe, Executive Director

THE AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE PHILIPPINES, INC. (Central Luzon Chapter-2015)

THE AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE PHILIPPINES, INC. (Visayas Chapter-1988)

2/F Holiday Inn Clark, Mimosa Leisure Estate, Mimosa Dr, Clark Freeport, 2023 Pampanga Tels.: (632) 818-7911 to 13 l Fax: (632) 811-3081 E-mail: amcham@amchamphilippines.com

Lower Ground Floor Waterfront Cebu City Hotel, Cebu City 6000 Tel.: (032) 232-2373 l Fax: (032) 231-0174 E-mail: cebuamcham@yahoo.com

THE AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE PHILIPPINES, INC. (Mindanao Chapter-1988) 2/F, Davao City Chamber Building J.P. Laurel Avenue, Bajada, Davao City, 8000 Telefax: (6382) 221-6656 E-mail: amchamdvo@gmail.com

THE AMERICAN CHAMBER FOUNDATION PHILIPPINES, INC. (Founded 1985)

FILIPINO-AMERICAN MEMORIAL ENDOWMENT, INC. (Founded 1986)

Leonard Benjamin Development Center 4554 Casino cor. Olivarez Streets, Palanan, Makati City Tels.: (632) 834-0184; 551-8060 l Tel/Fax: (632) 834-1192 E-mail: amchamfdn@amchamphilippines.com Website: www.amchamfoundation.com

c/o AmCham Philippines, Inc. 2/F, Corinthian Plaza, Paseo de Roxas, Legaspi Village, Makati City 1229 Tels.: (632) 818-7911 to 13 l Fax: (632) 811-3081 E-mail: fame@amchamphilippines.com Website: http://filipino-americanmemorials.org

Edwin D. Feist, President Demetrio P. Salipsip, Jr., Executive Director

Lt. Col. Artemio Matibag, President Leslie Ann Murray, Vice President 15