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about us
history, mission and vision
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History
IABC Philippines has the distinction of being the first chapter of IABC outside of the United States. The founders came from the now defunct Philippine Council of Industrial Communicators, which had been a long-time affiliate of the International Association of Industrial Editors and the Canadian Association of Industrial Editors, which later merged to form IABC.
The Filipinos began lobbying to form the Philippine chapter in the yearly IABC world conference from 1978 until 1982, the year they presented their formal bid. These efforts prompted visits to Manila by IABC Executive Director John Bailey, Julie Mower and Anne Forest.
In 1983, IABC International Vice President Normal Leaper endorsed the formation of the Manila chapter to the Executive Board. In the same year, the Filipino group formed the chapter by filing its articles of incorporation with the Securities and Exchanged Commission. The founding members were: Ben Milano (the first President), Tom Balagot, Boo Chanco, Kiko de Leon, Ed Aņo, Cata de Jesus, Wong Po Wah, Lito Buņag, Sonny Coloma, and Lego Gueco.
On September 23, 1983, the IABC Executive Board approved the formation of the Philippine chapter. Mr. Leaper and his wife, Rae, who was past IABC Chair, came to Manila later that year to present the IABC certificate of affiliation and a copy of the Executive Board resolution.
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Mission
IABC links communicators in a global network that inspires, establishes and supports the highest professional standards of quality and innovation in organizational communication. We are recognized as the professional association of choice for communicators who aspire to excel in their chosen fields.
Vision
- Provide lifelong learning opportunities that give IABC members the tools and information they need to be the best in their chosen disciplines.
- Share among our membership best global communication practices, ideas and experiences that will enable us to develop highly ethical and effective performance standards for our profession.
- Shape the future of the profession through ground-breaking research.
- Lead the way in the use of advanced information technology in the profession.
- Unite the communication profession worldwide in one diverse, multifaceted organization under the banner of the International Association of Business Communicators.
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