For generations, U.S. business has enjoyed a friendly and beneficial relationship with the Republic of the Philippines. The Philippine American Chamber of Commerce, Inc. has played a key role in that relationship over the last 80 years.

Founded in New York in March of 1920, the Chamber was organized by Dr. H. Parker Willis, Editor for the Journal of Commerce. From this act, Dr. Willis created one of the oldest bilateral Chambers of Commerce in the United States.Since its inception, the Chamber’s mission is to foster and promote trade, commerce and investment, mutual welfare, and other business relations between the United States and the Philippines, and their respective peoples, and to serve those persons and organizations having financial, trade and professional interests in either or both countries.

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Dear Members & Friends of the Philippine-American Chamber of Commerce:

The Board of the Philippine-American Chamber of Commerce (the Chamber) is pleased to announce the results of its 2009 Board elections, including the appointment of David T. Kinnear, CEO of Lisnagol Global Services as President of the Chamber. In doing so, the Board extends its warm thanks & appreciation to John Howley for his sterling contribution as President of the Chamber during 2008/9.

BOARD APPOINTMENTS

For the year 2009/10, following are the Board members:

Chairman - Richard Rosenberg, American Energy Systems
Co-Chairman - Andoni Yturralde, Merrill Lynch
President - David Kinnear, Lisnagol Global Services
Treasurer - John Howley, Davies Energy
Secretary - Alfred Madrid, AVM Consulting Services, LLC

Expressions of interest in supporting the Chamber and/or being considered for an elected position are always welcome and you are warmly invited to contact any of the Board members listed.

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INVITATION

You Are Invited to Join Us for An Exclusive Cocktail Event
Recalibrate Global Services Strategies for Value and Efficiency

New York | April 2, 2009

C-level executives are looking for ways to navigate the impact of the current economic slowdown while striving to manage the usual operational challenges. More than ever, there is a need to focus on cost savings, increase value-adds and manage risks. With mounting pressures and unpredictable conditions, how will the forecast of an upward trend in 2009-2010 from the different research companies play out? Clearly, there is a need to recalibrate corporate America’s strategies to stay on the growth course or, for some, keep afloat. Frank Casale, CEO of the Outsourcing Institute, will discuss insights and perspectives. Details on this networking event can be found below.

Kindly confirm your attendance with the Philippine Trade & Investment Center, care of Sandra or Lina at email pticny@verizon.net, telephone (212) 575-7925 and fax (212) 575-7759.

Details April 2, 2009 6:00 p.m. at Philippine Center, New York City [Registration starts at 5:30 pm]

Insights and perspectives from Frank Casale, CEO of the Outsourcing Institute.

PROGRAM

6:00 pm Cocktail mixer

7:00 pm Remarks § Cecilia Rebong, Philippine Consul General § Josephine Romero, The Philippine BPO Council Head and Philippine Trade Representative

7:05 pm Introduction of New Personalities led by the Consul General Rebong - incoming Philippine Trade Representative & incoming Philippine American Chamber of Commerce President, David T. Kinnear

7:15 pm Insights and Observations led by Judy Arteche Carr, The BPO Council Technology Adviser and Frank Casale, CEO of the Outsourcing Institute. Frank Casale is founder and CEO of the Outsourcing Institute, the worlds largest outsourcing membership network with over 70,000 members worldwide. Founded in 1993 OI as its popular web site www.outsourcing.com have become the go to source for unbiased information, trends, best practices and networking.Featured on CNN and CNBC, Mr. Casale is a leading commentator on outsourcing issues by major business and news organizations including The Financial Times, The Wall Street Journal, Business Week, FORTUNE magazine and The New York Times.

7:40 pm Mixer

8:00 pm End of program (venue will be open till 9 pm so all are welcome to stay)