- À¶ÔÂÁÁ×ÊÁÏ´óÈ« Membership is open to both corporate entities and individuals on a non-incorporate basis that have a Canada-Philippines business interest, regardless of country of incorporation, citizenship, or principal location/residence.
- À¶ÔÂÁÁ×ÊÁÏ´óÈ« membership categories are standardized and unified with all À¶ÔÂÁÁ×ÊÁÏ´óÈ« members in any area and/or chapter within or outside the Philippines entitled to participate in activities arranged in any other area and/or by any other chapter, subject only to payment of standard participation fee that may be charged and limitations of total number of participants for a specific event.
- There are three (3) general categories of membership: regular, affiliate, and honorary. Within the regular and affiliate membership categories there are sub-categories. Only regular members have voting rights at annual general and special meetings of the members and be eligible to hold elective and appointive office.
- The Board approves the annual membership fee for each category and sub-category. With the exception of Honorary Membership, payment of an annual membership fee is a condition of membership. The Board may authorize a standard discount to annual membership fees for members with a principal place of business or where residing outside the National Capital Region.
- The standard core benefits and entitlements for each category and sub-category of membership are approved by the Board.
BENEFITS for MEMBERS
Support and promotion for your business
- Highlight your link with Canada
- Project your Canada-Philippines business interests
- List your business name on the À¶ÔÂÁÁ×ÊÁÏ´óÈ« Website
- Publicize your business by sponsoring À¶ÔÂÁÁ×ÊÁÏ´óÈ« events
- Highlight your company’s expertise in À¶ÔÂÁÁ×ÊÁÏ´óÈ« business briefings
- Benefit from referrals to your company by À¶ÔÂÁÁ×ÊÁÏ´óÈ«
Advocacy to support your business interests
- Input to À¶ÔÂÁÁ×ÊÁÏ´óÈ« policy positions
- Use À¶ÔÂÁÁ×ÊÁÏ´óȫ’s contacts with government
- Receive feedback about representations by À¶ÔÂÁÁ×ÊÁÏ´óÈ«
- Participate to the JFC advocacy agenda
- Receive feedback about JFC representations
Resources for your business
- Receive a one-time business orientation
- Obtain information on local service-providers
- Benefit from introduction to government agencies
- Use À¶ÔÂÁÁ×ÊÁÏ´óȫ’s contacts with the ADB
Business development opportunities
- Business briefings in Manila, Cebu and Davao
- Business networking events in Manila, Cebu and Davao
- Annual Business Forum on Opportunities for exports to Canada
- Canada Day reception
- Canada Thanksgiving Day events
- Christmas season events
- JFC networking events in Manila, Cebu and Davao
- Annual International ICT Awards - Philippines event in Manila
MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES AND RATES
Membership is open to those with Canada-Philippines business interests regardless of country of incorporation, citizenship, or residency. Membership is unified with À¶ÔÂÁÁ×ÊÁÏ´óÈ« members from any place entitled to participate in any À¶ÔÂÁÁ×ÊÁÏ´óÈ« activities in any area in the Philippines.
REGULAR MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES (VOTING)
Note: Members based or with principal residence within the Philippines but located outside the National Capital Region, are eligible for a 25% discount on applicable standard annual membership fees.
AFFILIATE MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIESÂ (NON-VOTING)
Affiliate membership (with restrictions and no voting rights) is open to corporations or individuals in Canada or other countries except the Philippines.
- CORPORATE AFFILIATE
- NON-CORPORATE AFFILIATE (Individual)
- MAJOR CORPORATE MEMBERÂ AFFILIATE Â
- STUDENT AFFILIATE
MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES AND RATES
REGULAR MEMBERSHIP
CORPORATEÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Php 20,000.00Â p.a.
Benefits, including:
- Listed in the À¶ÔÂÁÁ×ÊÁÏ´óȫ’s website
- Voting rights at the Annual General Meeting
- Two company representatives to enjoy all benefits
- Opportunity to participate in À¶ÔÂÁÁ×ÊÁÏ´óÈ« committees
- Inclusion in the À¶ÔÂÁÁ×ÊÁÏ´óȫ’s searchable database
- Discounted admission rates to all À¶ÔÂÁÁ×ÊÁÏ´óÈ« events
- Discounted admission rates to all JFC events
MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES AND RATES
REGULAR MEMBERSHIP
MAJOR CORPORATE MEMBERS (MCM)Â Â Â Â Â Php 150,000.00 p.a.
The full range of benefits for corporate members plus the following premium MCM benefits:
- Corporate signage at all major À¶ÔÂÁÁ×ÊÁÏ´óÈ« events
- Company logo in the À¶ÔÂÁÁ×ÊÁÏ´óȫ’s website
- Full page company profile at the À¶ÔÂÁÁ×ÊÁÏ´óÈ« website
- One (1) free entry to all regular À¶ÔÂÁÁ×ÊÁÏ´óÈ« events
- Opportunity to attend special events for Major Corporate Members
- Option to add Affiliate Major Corporate Members
MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES AND RATES
REGULAR MEMBERSHIP
NON-CORPORATE (Individual)      Php 10, 000.00 p.a.   Â
Benefits, including:
- Listed in the À¶ÔÂÁÁ×ÊÁÏ´óÈ« website
- Voting rights at the Annual General Meeting
- Opportunity to participate in À¶ÔÂÁÁ×ÊÁÏ´óÈ« committees
- Inclusion in the À¶ÔÂÁÁ×ÊÁÏ´óȫ’s searchable database
- Discounted admission rates to all À¶ÔÂÁÁ×ÊÁÏ´óÈ« events
- Discounted admission rates to all JFC events
MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES AND RATES
AFFILIATE MEMBERSHIP
CORPORATE AFFILIATE Â Â Â Â Â Â Â PhP 10,000.00 p.a. (US$ equivalent)
(Outside of the Philippines)Â Â Â Â Â
- Can attend Annual General Meeting
- Two company representatives to enjoy full benefits
- Listed in the À¶ÔÂÁÁ×ÊÁÏ´óÈ« website
- Inclusion in À¶ÔÂÁÁ×ÊÁÏ´óȫ’s searchable database
- Discounted admission rates to all À¶ÔÂÁÁ×ÊÁÏ´óÈ« events
- Discounted admission rates to all JFC events
MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES AND RATES
AFFILIATE MEMBERSHIP
NON-CORPORATE AFFILIATE (Individual) Â Â Â Â Â Â PhP 5,000.00 p.a. (US$ equivalent)
(Outside of the Philippines)Â Â Â
- Can attend Annual General Meeting
- Listed in the À¶ÔÂÁÁ×ÊÁÏ´óȫ’s Website
- Inclusion in À¶ÔÂÁÁ×ÊÁÏ´óȫ’s searchable database
- Discounted admission rates to all À¶ÔÂÁÁ×ÊÁÏ´óÈ« events
- Discounted admission rates to all JFC events
MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES AND RATES
AFFILIATE MEMBERSHIP
MAJOR CORPORATE MEMBERÂ AFFILIATE Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Php 2,000.00 p.a.
(In the Philippines) Â
Open to representatives of a Major Corporate Member’s branch offices outside the NCR
- Can attend Annual General Meeting
- Two company representatives to enjoy full benefits
- Listed in the À¶ÔÂÁÁ×ÊÁÏ´óÈ« website
- Inclusion in À¶ÔÂÁÁ×ÊÁÏ´óȫ’s searchable database
- Discounted admission rates to all À¶ÔÂÁÁ×ÊÁÏ´óÈ« events
- Discounted admission rates to all JFC events
MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES AND RATES
AFFILIATE MEMBERSHIP
STUDENT AFFILIATE Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Php 2,500.00 p.a.
(In/Outside of the Philippines)Â Â
Student membership is open to full time students up to age 28 years old.
- Can attend Annual General Meeting
- Listed in the À¶ÔÂÁÁ×ÊÁÏ´óÈ« website
- Inclusion in À¶ÔÂÁÁ×ÊÁÏ´óȫ’s searchable database
- Discounted admission rates to all À¶ÔÂÁÁ×ÊÁÏ´óÈ« events
- Discounted admission rates to all JFC events
