Membership Information – The Canadian Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines

CanCham 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.

CanCham membership categories are standardized and unified with all CanCham 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 CanCham Website
Publicize your business by sponsoring CanCham events
Highlight your company’s expertise in CanCham business briefings
Benefit from referrals to your company by CanCham

Advocacy to support your business interests

Input to CanCham policy positions
Use CanCham’s contacts with government
Receive feedback about representations by CanCham
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 CanCham’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 CanCham members from any place entitled to participate in any CanCham activities in any area in the Philippines.

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 CATEGORIES (NON-VOTING)

Affiliate membership (with restrictions and no voting rights) is open to corporations or individuals in Canada or other countries except the Philippines.