The Canadian Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines Information

The Canadian Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (CanCham) was established in 1989. It is incorporated and registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of the Philippines as a non-profit organization. Membership is open to Canadian, Philippine, and other third country corporations and individuals that have Canada-Philippines business interests. The membership includes large multinational corporations, small and medium business enterprises, and persons involved in a whole range of business activities including international trade, investment and labor mobility. CanCham is governed within the framework set in its By-Laws registered with SEC. CanCham members elect the Board of Trustees and the Board of Trustees elects the President, Vice Presidents, and Treasurer. The Board of Trustees appoints the Board of Governors to provide it with advice on major institutional and policy issues. CanCham is managed by the President and CEO with a National secretariat in the National Capital Region and branches and staff in Cebu and in Davao. All Trustees, Governors, Officers, and staff of CanCham are required to comply with a Code of Conduct approved by the Board of Trustees.