City of Makati – The Filipino Visual Arts and Design Rights Organization (FILVADRO) successfully concluded the election of the Board of Trustees and the ratification of provisions in the articles of incorporation and by-laws in its first annual general assembly billed “Miting Pang-Abanse.”
A collective management group, FILVADRO administers the intellectual property rights of its 95-strong members. It was established in 2011 through the financial support provided by the Norwegian Copyright Development Association (NORCODE).
NORCODE managing director Frode Løvik lauded the initiatives of the group and called on the support of all sectors involved in the Philippine visual arts. “There are many challenges when trying to establish a collective management organization within the field of visual arts in any country,” Løvik said. He added, “But we do hope that the joint efforts from the rightsholders, stakeholders in the art businesses and the government in the Philippines in doing so will succeed.”
NORCODE managing director Frode Løvik lauded the initiatives of the group and called on the support of all sectors involved in the Philippine visual arts. “There are many challenges when trying to establish a collective management organization within the field of visual arts in any country,” Løvik said. He added, “But we do hope that the joint efforts from the rightsholders, stakeholders in the art businesses and the government in the Philippines in doing so will succeed.”
The previous members of the FILVADRO Board of Trustees (from left) President Karen Ocampo Flores, Egai Talusan Fernandez, Secretary Grace Dimaranan and Noel Soler Cuizon. Not in photo are Emmanuel Garibay, Vice President Rita Badilla-Gudiño, Treasurer Tina Colayco, Assistant Treasurer Yael Buencamino-Borromeo, and Josephine Turalba.
Sixty-three FILVADRO members voted in person and by proxy the new Board of Trustees: Karen Ocampo Flores received 61 votes; Egai Talusan Fernandez had 58 votes; Noel Soler Cuizon garnered 56 votes; Pandy Aviado obtained 51 votes; Imelda Cajipe-Endaya likewise secured 51 votes; Grace Dimaranan had 46 votes; Jef Carnay drew in 44 votes; Marika B. Constantino gathered 35 votes and; Noell EL Farol had 34 votes.
The five trustees with the highest number of votes will serve for two years namely, Ocampo Flores, Talusan Fernandez, Soler Cuizon, Aviado and Cajipe-Endaya. The four succeeding trustees, on the other hand, will serve for one year: Dimaranan, Carnay, Constantino and Farol.
The five trustees with the highest number of votes will serve for two years namely, Ocampo Flores, Talusan Fernandez, Soler Cuizon, Aviado and Cajipe-Endaya. The four succeeding trustees, on the other hand, will serve for one year: Dimaranan, Carnay, Constantino and Farol.
Four provisions in the articles of incorporation and seven provisions in the by-laws of FILVADRO have been ratified for clarity and specificity. One of the amendments of note in the by-laws is the creation of two membership classifications – the regular members and the associate members.
Regular members are visual artists with Filipino citizenship residing in the Philippines and members with foreign citizenship living in the country. Associate members are those who have inherited the copyright or resale right over an art work, and members who have acquired or have been assigned the copyright on a piece of art.
The new members of the FILVADRO Board of Trustees led the oath-taking ceremony of the group (from left) Karen Ocampo Flores, Egai Talusan Fernandez, Noel Soler Cuizon, Pandy Aviado, Imelda Cajipe-Endaya, Grace Dimaranan, Jef Carnay and Marika B. Constantino. Not in photo is Noell EL Farol.
FILVADRO members who participated in the general assembly include Ocampo Flores, Soler Cuizon, Talusan Fernandez, Janos Delacruz, Rhener Griego Vive, Cajipe-Endaya, Aze Ong Ramirez, Dante Palmes, Aviado, Genaro M. Gomez Sr., Carnay, AJ Tolentino, Noel Pama, Joey Cobcobo, Christopher Bayani, Cruzaldo Arbozo, Ana Rhea Adonis, Susan Abrera, Eden Ocampo, Lia Torralba, Dalisay T. Mendez, Camille Dagal, Arvi Fetalvero, Salvador M. Convocar, Salvador J. Ching, Bru Sim, Marcus Nada, Dimaranan, Recci Bacolor, Constantino, Daniel P. Tayona, and Rolly Acuña.
Members who voted by proxy are Adjani Arumpac, Nadya David, Angelo Magno, Nunelucio Alvarado, Wesley Valenzuela, Andrei Venal, Mutya Sambile, Clarissa Chikiamco, Don Reich de Dios, Maria Lourdes Inosanto, Alfredo Liongoren, Dan Antonio Recalde, Jade Gadin, Stacey Kate Posion, Ma. Rowena Monsale, Olivia D’Aboville, John Paul Antido, Rogger Basco, Raymund Malicay, J Pacena II, Cynthia Atud, Jenica Cahayom, Lala Pavilando, Frances Nicole Manzanero, Jason Christopher Castro, Ambie Abaño, Raul Isidro, Mitzi Marie Reyes, Ma. Rhoda Recto, Farol, Eric Ambata, Sheila dela Paz, Othoniel Neri, and Fil Delacruz.
Members who voted by proxy are Adjani Arumpac, Nadya David, Angelo Magno, Nunelucio Alvarado, Wesley Valenzuela, Andrei Venal, Mutya Sambile, Clarissa Chikiamco, Don Reich de Dios, Maria Lourdes Inosanto, Alfredo Liongoren, Dan Antonio Recalde, Jade Gadin, Stacey Kate Posion, Ma. Rowena Monsale, Olivia D’Aboville, John Paul Antido, Rogger Basco, Raymund Malicay, J Pacena II, Cynthia Atud, Jenica Cahayom, Lala Pavilando, Frances Nicole Manzanero, Jason Christopher Castro, Ambie Abaño, Raul Isidro, Mitzi Marie Reyes, Ma. Rhoda Recto, Farol, Eric Ambata, Sheila dela Paz, Othoniel Neri, and Fil Delacruz.
The FILVADRO members at the First Annual General Assembly on July 28, 2012.
There were 10 membership sign ups during the general assembly to be deliberated upon by the Membership Committee of the new Board of Trustees: Emma Adarayan; Flora Parungao; Giovanni Alero; Edilbert Bernales; Dennis Tresvalles; Eduardo Busmente; John Paul Faderogao; Francis Antonette Altamirano; Hubert Tibi and; Eugenio Cubillo II.
FILVADRO is the Filipino Visual Arts and Design Rights Organization headquartered at Unit 2318, 23rd Floor, Cityland Condominium 10 Tower 2 in 154 H.V. dela Costa corner Valero Streets, Salcedo Village, Makati City with mobile number (0939) 921-5546 and email address filvadro@gmail.com.
FILVADRO is the Filipino Visual Arts and Design Rights Organization headquartered at Unit 2318, 23rd Floor, Cityland Condominium 10 Tower 2 in 154 H.V. dela Costa corner Valero Streets, Salcedo Village, Makati City with mobile number (0939) 921-5546 and email address filvadro@gmail.com.
