PCTCThe Philippines Canada Trade Council (PCTC) was established in 1983 as a non-stock, non-profit organization registered under the Federal Laws of Canada for the promotion of trade and investment between the Philippines and Canada.
MissionTo be the leading non-governmental association in Canada promoting and assisting trade and business between Canada and the Philippines.
Objectives:
To promote fellowship among Filipino and Canadian professionals and businessmen in Canada and the Philippines.
To encourage and foster the advancement of understanding and goodwill among the Filipino and Canadian professionals and businessmen.
To represent, express and give effect to various opinions of the Members and the Philippine business community in Canada regarding trade, commerce, finance, industry and other related matters.
To gather and provide general information on matter that relate to trade and commerce or other undertakings of interest to the Members and community.
To take active involvement in the civic, social and general welfare and well being of the Filipino communities in Canada.
Board of Directors/Officers (2010-2011)
Michael Calingo - President Manny Ilao - Vice PresidentAleta Atenco - SecretaryLaarni Liwanag -Treasurer Jay Razon - Membership , ChairpersonRyan Ferrer - Events, ChairpersonRay Lino - Sponsorship , ChairpersonWilfred Victoria - Communications, ChairpersonRaymund Lacson - Director / Communications Co-Chair-Advisor to the Present Board:Atty. Vicente Asuncion- Past Presidents:Bill Hogg (2009*)Grace Santos-Ocampo (2008 to 2009)Cholo Insua (2007 to 2008)Bob Rai - (2006 to 2007)Carmelita Tapia (2004 to 2006)Ron Benoit (2002 to 2004)Ed Tapia (2001 to 2002)Elena Agala (2000 to 2001)Paul Wilson (1999 to 2000)Dindo Goco (1997 to 1999)Tony Aytona (1996 to 1997)Kelly Cheng (1994 to 1996)Vicente Asuncion (1992 to 1994)Ruben Versoza (1990 to 1991)* resigned Nov 2009
