Articles of Incorporation

of the
Alliance of Travel and Tour Agencies of Pampanga, Inc.
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:
That we, all of whom are of legal age and residents of the Philippines, have this
day voluntarily associated ourselves for the purpose of organizing the Foundation, a nonstock and non-profit corporation under and by virtue of the laws of the Republic of the
Philippines, and
WE HEREBY CERTIFY THAT:
First. The corporate name of the Foundation shall be Alliance of Travel and Tour
Agencies of Pampanga, Inc. and may be popularly called and known as "ATTAP".
Second. The purposes and mission for which the Foundation is formed are as follows:
To help develop and harness the legitimate travel and tourism potentials, with special
emphasis on providing legitimate tours and vacation packages for both domestic and
foreign travelers;
To help develop and harness opportunities for inbound and outbound travel, with special
emphasis on representing all facts, conditions and requirements truthfully and accurately;
To establish the highest ethical standards in the packaged travel industry by conducting
business in a manner befitting a true, honest and professional tour operator and/or travel
agent; to establish and promote a code of ethical standards and professional responsibility
among its members in dealing with one another and the general public;
To promote our motto Integrity in Travel and Tourism in accord with the principles of
the Foundation by promoting, advertising and quoting tour-related prices which are
deliverable, moral, just and lawful;
To demonstrate the highest ethical and financial responsibility in the conduct of business
and instill confidence in financial stability, reliability and integrity;
To provide business opportunities and continuing professional education to its members
and to the travel industry about travel and tours, vacation packages and tour operation in
an environment where members can foster relationships with one another;
To protect the consumers or the traveling public against financial loss in the event of a
members bankruptcy, insolvency or fraudulent business transactions;
To adopt, promote and enhance the purposes of the national tourism development
program of the government;
To encourage the responsive involvement of non-tourism private sector to help promote
tourism in the country;
To support, promote and enhance the spirit of camaraderie, fellowship and unity among
its members; and
To transact any and all other lawful activities which the Board of Trustees considers
appropriate to further the purposes of the Foundation.
Incidental Purposes
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In furtherance of its mission, vision and goal, It may acquire properties, whether real or
personal, by purchase, donation, usufruct, bequest, and/or by other legitimate means, and
encumber or sell such properties for its legitimate purposes; receive membership fees and
dues, assessments, contributions, gifts, legacies, grants-in-aid, endowments, subsidies and
donations from members, as well as non-members, from here and abroad; may invest and
expend its funds, moneys and properties in such tourism-related ventures, projects and
activities as the Board of Trustees may deem proper and necessary in pursuit of its
objectives; and
Generally, as may be permitted by law, may do all such other acts and exercise such
powers and prerogatives as may be directly or indirectly necessary, suitable and proper to
attain any of the objectives and purposes of the Foundation.
Third. The Foundation is a travel-oriented organization composed of tour operators and
travel agents, tourism-related entities and individuals. It is non-profit and as such, no part
of its revenues shall be distributed, nor any of its assets shall ever be used or expended
for nor inured to the benefit of any of its officers or members. The revenues it may
generate incidental to its operation shall, as deemed necessary and proper under the
circumstances, be expended solely for the furtherance of the purposes for which the
Foundation is organized. The Foundation is non-partisan, non-sectarian and nonideological.
Fourth. The principal office of the Foundation shall be located at the address of the
office of the incumbent Secretary or any other convenient location which the Foundation
may deem appropriate in order to serve and carry out its objectives.
Fifth. The term for which this corporation shall exist is fifty (50) years from and after the
date of incorporation, renewable for such other terms as now or may hereinafter be permitted under the laws of the Republic of the Philippines.
Sixth. The names, nationalities and residences of the incorporators are as follows:
Name
Paciencia C. Gozum

Nationality
Filipino

Mae S. Carreon

Filipino

Annabelle P. David

Filipino

Ana Maria T. Rivera

Filipino

Cecil C. Concepcion

Filipino

Marissa M. Cura

Filipino

Aurora M. Agustin

Filipino

Residence
GO-PAZ Travel & Tours,
18 San Nicolas, Betis,
Guagua, Pampanga
Wild Orchid Intl. Travel,
A. Santos St., cor Johnnys
St., Balibago, Angeles
City
Eurogate Travel & Tours,
103 Fields Ave., Balibago,
Angeles City
Sunshine Travel, G/F
Plaza Romana Bldg., Dau,
Mabalacat, Pampanga
Le Grand Travel, Stall 90
Fields Ave., Balibago,
Angeles City
MRC Travel, Tiger Hotel
Balibago, Angeles City
Amega Travel, GF Horizon
Hill Hotel, Malabanias Rd.
cor. Plaridel St. Angeles City

List of additional members, who may be admitted in accordance with the by-laws of the

Foundation, shall be entered into the Membership Registry and shall be submitted to the
Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time.
Seventh. The affairs of the Foundation shall be governed by the Board of Trustees of
seven (7) members, and that the names, nationalities, and residences of the Trustees, who
are to serve as such until their successors should have been duly elected and qualified in
accordance with the By-Laws, are as follows:
Name
Paciencia C. Gozum

Nationality
Filipino

Mae S. Carreon

Filipino

Annabelle P. David

Filipino

Ana Maria T. Rivera

Filipino

Cecil C. Concepcion

Filipino

Marissa M. Cura

Filipino

Aurora M. Agustin

Filipino

Residence
GO-PAZ Travel & Tours,
18 San Nicolas, Betis,
Guagua, Pampanga
Wild Orchid Intl. Travel,
A. Santos St., cor Johnnys
St., Balibago, Angeles
City
Eurogate Travel & Tours,
103 Fields Ave., Balibago,
Angeles City
Sunshine Travel, G/F
Plaza Romana Bldg., Dau,
Mabalacat, Pampanga
Le Grand Travel, Stall 90
Fields Ave., Balibago,
Angeles City
MRC Travel, Tiger Hotel
Balibago, Angeles City
Amega Travel, GF Horizon
Hill Hotel, Malabanias Rd.
cor. Plaridel St. Angeles City

Eighth. The Foundation shall be financed, operated, and maintained by membership fees
and dues, assessments, contributions, gifts, bequests, legacies, donations, grants-in-aid,
endowments, subsidies, as well as interests and other earnings of the legitimate
investments of its funds and assets.
Ninth. Ms. Anna Maria Rivera has been duly elected by the incorporators as corporate
treasurer of the Foundation, to act as such until her successor has been duly elected and
qualified in accordance with the By-Laws and that, as such Treasurer, she has been
authorized to receive for and on behalf of the Foundation and to receipt in its name all
membership fees, dues, assessments, contributions, gifts, bequests, legacies, donations,
grants-in-aid, endowments and subsidies, to support and maintain the operations of the
Foundation..
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have hereunto set our hands this 29th of April 2008, at
Angeles City, Pampanga, Philippines.
Republic of the Philippines
______________________

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BEFORE ME, a Notary Public for and in Angeles City on this ___th day of
________________, _____, personally appeared the following persons, exhibiting to me
their respective Community Tax Certificates:
Name
Paciencia C.Gozum

CTC No.
07330103

Date
Jan. 4, 2008

Place
Guagua, Pampanga

Mae S. Carreon
Annabelle P. David
Ana Maria T. Rivera
Cecil C. Concepcion
Marissa M. Cura
Aurora M. Agustin

11077597
11057262
07379009
09712099
24634146
09697232

Feb. 4, 2008
Jan. 15, 2008
Jan. 16, 2008
Jan. 10, 2008
Feb. 5, 2008
Jan 4, 2008

Angeles City
Angeles City
Angeles City
Angeles City
Angeles City
Angeles City

all known to me and to me known to be the same persons who executed the foregoing
Articles of Incorporation of the Association of Travel and Tour Agencies of Pampanga
consisting of 4 pages, this page included, and acknowledged to me that the same is their
own free and voluntary act and deed.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and affixed my notarial seal on the
date and place herein first above written.
Notary Public
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By-Laws
of the
Alliance of Travel and Tour Agencies of Pampanga, Inc.
Article I
Name & Domicile
Section 1. Name: This organization shall be known as the Alliance of Travel and Tour
Agencies of Pampanga, Inc., hereinafter referred to as the Foundation. It may also be
called for short as ATTAP.
Section 2. Affiliation. The Foundation may affiliate with an existing national tourismrelated organization as it may deem necessary to carry out its objectives.
Section 3. Domicile. The principal office of the Foundation shall be located at Wild
Orchid Travel, A. Santos St., cor Johnnys St., Balibago, Angeles City or at any other
convenient location which the Foundation may deem appropriate in order to serve and
carry out its objectives.
Article II
Meetings
Section 1. Annual Meetings - The annual meetings of the members shall be held at the
principal office of the Foundation or at any other convenient location which the Foundation
may deem appropriate in order to serve and carry out its objectives on
2nd Thursday
of November of each year. The President shall render his annual report to the members
regarding the activities of the association and the annual election of officers or trustees shall be
held on this day. The elected officers meeting shall also be held during this regular meeting.
Section 2. Special Meetings - Special meetings of the members shall be called, as the need
thereof arises, by the Board of Trustees or the President or upon petition of 1/3 of the general
membership.
Section 3. Notices - Notices of the time and place of annual, and special meetings of the
members shall be given either personally, by email or by special delivery mail, at least two (2)
weeks before the date set for such meeting. The notice of every special meeting shall state
briefly the purpose or purposes of the meeting.
Section 4. Quorum - A quorum for any meeting of the members shall consist of a majority of
the members and a majority of such quorum may decide any question at the meeting, except
those matters where the Corporation Code requires the affirmative vote of a greater proportion.
Section 5. Order of Business - The order of business at the annual meeting of the members
shall be as follows:
a.

Proof of service of the required notice of the meeting.

b.

Proof of the presence of a quorum.

c.

Reading and approval of the minutes of the previous annual meeting.

d.

Unfinished business.

e.

Report of the President.

f.

Election of the officers or Trustees for the ensuing year.

g.

Other matters.

Section 6. Voting Proxy - Each member shall be entitled to one vote, and he may vote either in
person or by proxy which shall be in writing and filed with the Secretary of the association
before the scheduled meeting.

Article III
Declaration of Purpose
Section 1. Purposes of the Foundation. The enduring purposes for the formation of the
Foundation are:
To help develop and harness the legitimate travel and tourism potentials, with special
emphasis on providing legitimate tours and vacation packages for both domestic and
foreign travelers;
To help develop and harness opportunities for inbound and outbound travel, with special
emphasis on representing all facts, conditions and requirements truthfully and accurately;
To establish the highest ethical standards in the packaged travel industry by conducting
business in a manner befitting a true, honest and professional tour operator and/or travel
agent; to establish and promote a code of ethical standards and professional responsibility
among its members in dealing with one another and the general public;
To promote our motto Integrity in Travel and Tourism in accord with the principles of
the Foundation by promoting, advertising and quoting tour-related prices which are
deliverable, moral, just and lawful;
To demonstrate the highest ethical and financial responsibility in the conduct of business
and instill confidence in financial stability, reliability and integrity;
To provide business opportunities and continuing professional education to its members
and to the travel industry about travel and tours, vacation packages and tour operation in
an environment where members can foster relationships with one another;
To protect the consumers or the traveling public against financial loss in the event of a
members bankruptcy, insolvency or fraudulent business transactions;
To adopt, promote and enhance the purposes of the national tourism development
program of the government;
To encourage the responsive involvement of non-tourism private sector to help promote
tourism in the country;
To support, promote and enhance the spirit of camaraderie, fellowship and unity among
its members; and
To transact any and all other lawful activities which the Board of Trustees considers
appropriate to further the purposes of the Foundation.
Incidental Purposes
In furtherance of its mission, vision and goal, It may acquire properties, whether real or
personal, by purchase, donation, usufruct, bequest, and/or by other legitimate means, and
encumber or sell such properties for its legitimate purposes; receive membership fees and
dues, assessments, contributions, gifts, legacies, grants-in-aid, endowments, subsidies and
donations from members, as well as non-members, from here and abroad; may invest and
expend its funds, moneys and properties in such tourism-related ventures, projects and
activities as the Board of Trustees may deem proper and necessary in pursuit of its

objectives; and
Generally, as may be permitted by law, may do all such other acts and exercise such
powers and prerogatives as may be directly or indirectly necessary, suitable and proper to
attain any of the objectives and purposes of the Foundation.
Third. The Foundation is a travel-oriented organization composed of tour operators and
travel agents, tourism-related entities and individuals. It is non-profit and as such, no part
of its revenues shall be distributed, nor any of its assets shall ever be used or expended
for nor inured to the benefit of any of its officers or members. The revenues it may
generate incidental to its operation shall, as deemed necessary and proper under the
circumstances, be expended solely for the furtherance of the purposes for which the
Foundation is organized. The Foundation is non-partisan, non-sectarian and nonideological.
Article IV
Membership
Section 1. Classes of Membership: There shall be three (3) classes of membership in the
Foundation:
1. Regular Members
2. Affiliate Members
3. Honorary Members
Regular Membership
Section 2. Regular Members. Any legitimate travel and tourism-related entity or person
engaged in the business of travel and tours and vacation packages may formally become
regular members of this Foundation
Affiliate Membership
Section 3. Affiliate Members. Any person or entity which espouses the goals and
objectives of this Foundation, other than those specified above, may qualify as affiliate
member of the Foundation, provided that it has paid the appropriate dues and/or
assessments promulgated by the Foundation and its name duly recorded in the official
Roster of Members prepared by the Foundation Secretariat, and provided, further, that
their objectives and activities are in accord with the purposes, objectives and principles of
this Foundation. Affiliate members may not be officers or trustees of the Foundation, and
may not vote as provided hereof.
Section 4. Honorary Members. Any person or an individual that complies with the
requirements of the Board of Trustees for Honorary Membership, as from time to time in
effect, and which by this reference are incorporated herein and made part hereof, is
eligible for membership and to continue its, his or her membership, as Honorary Member
of the Foundation. Honorary members shall not pay dues, may not be officers or trustees
of the Foundation, and may not vote as provided hereof.
Section 5. Renewal of Membership. Each regular member shall be required to apply for
renewal of membership on or before January 31 of each year by filing with the
Secretariat, in conjunction with the payment of dues for renewal and a written
membership renewal application, in the form to be provided by the Foundation. Failure to
submit such an application for renewal including the payment of dues within the time
provided shall result in an automatic termination of said members membership in the
Foundation. Renewal of membership shall be the responsibility of each member and shall
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be made even without prior notice from the Foundation.

Section 5. Requirements for Affiliation. The requirements, rules and regulations duly
promulgated by the Board of Trustees from time to time shall be adopted by this
Foundation.
Section 6. Voting and Speaking Rights. Regular members, or their authorized
representatives, shall have voting and speaking rights. Affiliate and honorary members
shall have no voting rights but have speaking rights.
Section 7. Membership Rights. Legitimate members shall have the right to use the
Foundation logo and to participate in the programs and activities of the Foundation,
subject to the limitations and standards established by the Board of Trustees, as from time
to time in effect and which by this reference are incorporated herein and made a part
hereof.
Section 8. Review of Application for Membership. A persons application for
membership shall begin by submission of a duly-accomplished application form to the
Secretariat. The Board shall review individual applications for completeness and
compliance with applicable requirements and standards and shall notify the applicant of
its decision.
Section 9. Action Required. The affirmative vote of not less than two-thirds (2/3) of the
members of the Board of Trustees shall be required to approve an application for
membership. The basis for any rejection of an application form shall be set forth in
writing. The Secretariat shall then notify the applicant of the Boards decision.
Section 10. Voluntary Resignation. A member may resign its membership in the
Foundation at any time by filing a written resignation with the President or his designee;
provided such resignation shall not relieve the resigning member of the obligation to pay
any dues or other charges theretofore accrued and unpaid.
Section 11. Automatic Removal. The occurrence of any one or more of the following
circumstances shall be grounds for automatic termination of the membership of a
member:
1. Failure to pay any and all dues to the Foundation.
2. Failure to continue to actively, and on an ongoing basis, engage in the business
upon which the membership is based.
3. Failure of any member to comply with, maintain, keep in effect and/or meet the
requirements and standards set forth in these By-laws and as established by the
Board of Trustees, as from time to time in effect, and which by this reference are
incorporated herein and made a part hereof.
Section 12. Notice of Automatic Removal. Upon occurrence of an event which is a basis
for the automatic termination of membership, the President or his designee shall cause
written notice to be given to the member and the specific grounds therefore. If the
terminated member has reason to believe that there has not been an occurrence of an
event which created the grounds for termination, the member may request for
reconsideration.
Section 13. General Grounds for Removal. A member may be removed from membership
(1) for any violation of the Foundations Code of Ethics as prescribed by the Board of
Trustees, (2) for conduct or business practices which adversely affect the travel industry,
(3) conduct unbecoming of a law-abiding citizen, or (4) the failure of a member to, at any
time, maintain the standard, qualifications and requirements which are necessary to be
initially considered for membership.
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Section 14. Procedure for Suspension, Expulsion and Termination of Membership. The
Board of Trustees shall have jurisdiction over cases of suspension, expulsion and
termination of membership for reasons other than grounds for automatic termination of
membership. In the event the Foundation receives a complaint against any member, the
complaint shall be referred to the President for consideration and disposition pursuant to
the provisions of the Procedure for Complaint Disposition adopted by the Board of
Trustees. The affirmative vote of not less than two-thirds (2/3) of the members of the
Board shall be required for suspension, expulsion or termination of membership;
Provided that where the penalty is expulsion, the affirmative vote of majority of all the
members of the Foundation shall be necessary. If the member proposed for termination is
also an officer of the Foundation, said member shall not be considered as an officer for
the purposes of the removal proceedings and shall not be counted in determining whether
or not a quorum is present at the meeting called for the purpose, and shall not be
permitted to cast a vote on such removal order or resolution. The Board shall set forth
findings of fact and conclusions as to the violations of the provisions of the By-laws
and/or improper conduct. The findings of fact and conclusion shall be mailed by
registered mail, or sent by email to the removed member. The decision of the Board as
expressed in any order or resolution of removal shall be final, unappealable and binding
on the affected member.
Article V
The Board of Trustees
Section 1. Composition of the Board. There shall be the Board of Trustees of seven (7)
members, directly elected every year by the general membership in a general membership
meeting duly called for this purpose, provided that only voting members in good standing
shall be entitled to vote.
Section 2. Functions of the Board. The Board of Trustees, by its lawful acts in the form of
board resolutions, adopted and passed while duly assembled, shall govern the affairs of
the Foundation; it shall promulgated policies, rules and regulations for the responsive
operation of the Foundation; and shall act on all such issues and concerns as may be
properly brought to the attention of the Board.
Section 3. Officers of the Board. There shall be the Board Chairman, the Board ViceChairman and the Corporate Secretary, who shall discharge the functions, with the
corresponding authorities inherent upon their respective offices, as well as those that may
be properly delegated to the Board by the general membership. The Board Chairman may
concurrently serve as President of the Foundation.
Article VI
Executive Officers
Section 1. Elective Officers. The following elective executive officers of the Foundation
shall be elected by the general membership:
President
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
Auditor
Section 2. The Appointive Officers and Staff. When the need arises, the Board of
Trustees may appoint an Assistant Secretary, Assistant Treasurer, and an Executive
Director, who shall be the chief operating officer of the Foundation, and such other
personnel of the Secretariat as may be needed.
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Section 3. Duties and Authority. The Foundation executive officers shall discharge all the
duties and functions inherent upon their respective offices, and such other duties and
functions as may be properly delegated to them by the Board of Trustees, with the
corresponding authority.
Section 4. Term of Office. Elective officers of this Foundation shall hold office for a term
of one (1) year, provided that incumbent officers upon ratification of these By-Laws shall
hold office up to 31 December 2008. All outgoing officers may succeed themselves if
qualifications are still valid.
Section 5. Special Committees. The Board of Trustees shall form the following
committees which are deemed to be necessary in the conduct of the affairs of the
Foundation, and shall appoint chairpersons for each.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Committee on Finance
Committee on Recruitment and Membership Development
Committee on Ethics
Committee on Public Affairs
Committee on Special Projects
Article VII
The General Membership Meeting

Section 1. Supreme Authority. The General Membership Meeting shall constitute the
supreme authority in the organizational structure. It shall direct the affairs of Foundation
through policy formulations which shall be implemented by the Foundation. As the
supreme authority, the Assembly shall retain all rights and privileges not specifically
assigned to the Foundation officers.
Section 2. Composition. The General Assembly shall be composed of all members in
good standing.
Section 3. Powers and Prerogatives. The General Assembly shall have the exclusive
powers and prerogatives to act on any or all of the following matters:
a. Ratify all legitimate official acts of the Board of Trustees for the purpose of
carrying out the objectives of the Foundation;
b. Consider and act on issues and concerns affecting the travel industry;
c. Any matter that may properly be brought to it by the Foundation; and
d. Such other matters as may be necessary and proper to effectively attain the aims
and purposes of the Foundation.
Article VIII
Meetings & Quorum
Section 1. The General Membership Meeting. The General Membership Meeting shall be
held once every month on a date and venue to be determined by the Board of Trustees,
which shall promulgate policies for the development and promotion of travel and
tourism, and ratify the acts of the incumbent Foundation officers. Special meetings may
be called by the Foundation as the need arises.
Section 2. The Board Meeting. The Board of Trustees shall meet regularly every month,
the date, time and venue to be determined by the Board during its preceding meeting.
Special Board meetings may be called by the Chairman anytime as the need arises.
Section 3. The Executive Committee. The Executive Committee, composed of the elected
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executive officers of the Foundation, shall meet every month on a date and venue to be
determined by the President, to act on urgent matters, provided that all actions of the
Executive Committee shall be reported to the Board of Trustees for ratification during the
latter's meeting immediately following the Executive Committee meeting.
Section 4. Quorum. Simple majority of those members in good standing who are entitled
to vote, represented in person by a duly designated representative in attendance, shall
constitute a quorum for transaction of any business. A plurality of the votes cast will be
sufficient for voting and transaction of any other business.
Article IX
Fiscal Matters
Section 1. Annual Dues. New members shall be assessed a one-time payment of Two
Thousand Five Hundred Pesos (P2,500.00) each upon approval of application for
membership. All members of the Foundation shall pay annual dues of One Thousand
Five Hundred (P1,500.00) each or in such amount as may be deemed appropriate by the
Board of Trustees from time to time. A special monthly assessment of Two Hundred
Fifty Pesos (P250) shall be collected from each member to be paid on or before each
monthly meeting.
Section 2. Power to impose Dues and Assessments. The Foundation may impose
additional dues and/or special assessments to be collected from the members of the
Foundation, subject to the approval of the general membership.
Section 3. Deadline for Payments. Annual dues shall be paid in full on or before January
31 of the current year; all other dues and assessments shall be paid within the period
specified in the call for such payments. All members who fall to satisfy their financial
obligations to the Foundation shall be suspended from any participation in the Foundation
activities; reinstatement may only be effected upon payment of the obligation and upon
approval by the Board of Trustees.
Section 4. Other Revenues. The Foundation may accept donations, legacies and bequests
from legitimate sources, either in cash or in kind.
Section 5. Budget. The Executive Committee shall prepare and submit to the Board of
Trustees the proposed operating budget for the ensuing fiscal year.
Section 6. Remuneration. No officer and member of the Foundation shall receive any
remuneration whatsoever for services rendered to the Foundation; provided, however,
that the Executive Director, and members of his staff, if any, shall be entitled to salaries
and wages duly approved by the Board of Trustees.
Article X
Supremacy Clause & Waiver
No provision of these By-Laws shall be waived, suspended, superseded, or in anyway
rendered ineffective by virtue of any resolution, action, or otherwise inaction of any
officer or member of the Foundation. Violation of this provision shall render all such acts
pursuant thereto null and void ab initio, and the officers and/or member enforcing, or
claiming any right or defense under the same shall be subject to sanctions, suspension or
expulsion from the Foundation. Expulsion shall require the three-fourths vote of the
members of the Board of Trustees physically present, duly assembled and in session, in
any meeting called for the purposes.
Article XI
Amendments
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Section 1. Method. Upon recommendation of the Board of Trustees, these By-Laws may
be amended, modified, altered or repealed by the majority vote of the total voting
membership in good standing personally present in any regular or special meeting called
for the purpose.
Article XII
Dissolution
In the event of the dissolution of the Foundation, the principal assets of the Foundation,
after the payment of all debts and expenses, shall be transferred to a tax-exempt
organization or to the Republic of the Philippines, as the Board of Trustees may so
determine.
Article XIII
Effectivity and Transition
Section 1. Effectivity. These By-Laws shall take effect upon the approval the general
membership.
Certification
These By-Laws including the Articles of Incorporation have been approved and adopted
by the Board of Trustees and ratified by the incorporators on April 29, 2008 duly
assembled and in session at Marlim Mansions Hotel, Angeles City. The same shall be
presented to the general membership for ratification.
Members of the Board of Trustees and Incorporators:
Name
Paciencia C. Gozum

Nationality
Filipino

Mae S. Carreon

Filipino

Annabelle P. David

Filipino

Ana Maria T. Rivera

Filipino

Cecil C. Concepcion

Filipino

Marissa M. Cura

Filipino

Aurora M. Agustin

Filipino

Residence
GO-PAZ Travel & Tours,
18 San Nicolas, Betis,
Guagua, Pampanga
Wild Orchid Intl. Travel,
A. Santos St., cor Johnnys
St., Balibago, Angeles
City
Eurogate Travel & Tours,
103 Fields Ave., Balibago,
Angeles City
Sunshine Travel, G/F
Plaza Romana Bldg., Dau,
Mabalacat, Pampanga
Le Grand Travel, Stall 90
Fields Ave., Balibago,
Angeles City
MRC Travel, Tiger Hotel
Balibago, Angeles City
Amega Travel, GF Horizon
Hill Hotel, Malabanias Rd.
cor. Plaridel St. Angeles City

Adopted this 29th day of April, 208 in Angeles City by the affirmative vote of the
undersigned members representing a majority of the members of the Board of Trustees in a
special meeting duly held for the purpose.
______________________________
Paciencia C. Gozum

____________________________
Mae S. Carreon

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______________________________
Annabelle P. David

____________________________
Ana Maria T. Rivera

______________________________
Marisa M. Cura

____________________________
Aurora M. Agustin

____________________________________
Cecil C. Concepcin
April 29, 2008
___________________________
Date

Signed in the Presence of:

___________________________________ ________________________________

(BY-LAWS)
Republic of the Philippines

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Secretarys Certificate
I, Mae Carreon, of legal age, Filipino, resident of c/o Wild Orchid Travel, A. Santos St.,
cor Johnnys St., Balibago, Angeles City, in my capacity as Corporate Secretary of
Alliance of Travel and Tour Agencies of Pampanga, Inc., now pending registration with
the Securities and Exchange Commission, hereby certify that the following Board of
Trustees resolution was approved and adopted during the special meeting of the Board on
April 29 , 2008, held at Angeles City, there being a quorum to validly transact business,
to wit:
Resolution. No. 2008-01
RESOLVE, as it is now hereby resolved, that the Foundation shall faithfully comply with
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the S.E.C. Requirements for Non-Stock Corporations dated April 29, 2008 in the course
of its operation.
I further certify that the above Resolution has not been amended, superseded nor
repealed.
Mae S. Carreon
Corporate Secretary
SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO before me this ___th day of _____________, ____,
after affiant, exhibited to me his/her Community Tax Certificate No. ________________,
issued at _______________, on ____________________.
Notary Public
Doc No.
Page No.
Book No.
Series of

(Articles of Incorporation and By-laws of the Alliance of Travel and Tour Agencies of
Pampanga consisting of 16 pages)
Adopted this 29th day of April, 208 at Marlim Mansions Hotel, Diamond Subd.,
Balibago, Angeles City by the affirmative vote of the undersigned members representing a
majority of the members of Foundation in a special meeting duly held for the purpose.

Name of Voting Member

Carmen McTavish
Belen Guzman
Lilia Gomez
Gina Quintana
Mariss Cura
Pacienca Gozum
Rita Dizon
Gloria de Guzman
Howard Ketley
Gizelle de Guzman
Annabelle David
Cecil Concepcion
Atty. Leonor Infante
Gilda Padua
Emerson Co
Marcia Hernandez
Ana Marie Castro

Company Name
Angeles Intl Travel Ctr
Ecozone Travel
CVG Travel
Majika Travel
MRC Travel
Go-Paz Travel
Executive Class
GL de Guzman
One Stop Travel
Golden Compass
Eurogate Travel
Le Grand Travel
Swagman Travel
Ties That Travel
Easy & Fun Travel
Global Access Travel
Castro Travel Solutions

Signature

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Ana Maria Rivera

Mae S. Carreon
Aurora Agustin
Lilia Gill
Charina Doppman
Arnel Cabanayan
Marisa Castro
Prisca Castor
Alma Gamboa

Sunshine Travel
Wild Orchid
Amega Travel
Big Moose Travel
Charinas Travel
Four Points Travel
Majea Travel
Metro Angeles Travel
Travelport Tours

This certifies that this document contains sixteen (16) pages including this page.
Signed this 29th day of April 2008, Angeles City, Philippines.
MAE S. CARREON
Corporate Secretary

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