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| Article II, Section 1 |
Regular Meetings – The regular meetings of stockholders, for the purpose of electing directors and for the transaction of such business as may properly come before the meeting, shall be held at the principal office on May 25 of each year, if a legal holiday, then on the day following. xxx |
Regular Meetings – The regular meetings of stockholders, for the purpose of electing directors and for the transaction of such business as may properly come before the meeting, shall be held on the last Wednesday of June of each year, if a legal holiday, then on the day following. xxx |
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| Article II, Section 7 |
Manner of Voting - At all mettings of stockholdesr, a stockholders may vote in person or by proxy executed in writing by the in the proxy, it shall be valid only for the meeting at which it has been presented to the secretary. All proxies must be in the hands of the the secretary before the time set for the meeting. Such proxies filed with the Secretary may be revoked by the stockholders either in an instrument in writing duly presented and recorded with the Secretary. prior to a scheduled meeting or by their personal presence at the meeting. xxx |
Manner of Voting - At all meetings of stockholders, a stockholder may vote in person or by proxy executed in writing by the stockholder in the proxy, it shall be valid only for the meeting at which it has been presented to the secretary. All proxies must be in the hands of the secretary before the time set for the meeting. Such proxies filed with the Secretary may be revoked by the stockholders either in an instrument in writing duly presented and recorded with the Secretary, prior to a scheduled meeting or by their personal presence at the meeting. xxx |
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| Article II, Section 8 |
Closing of Transfer Books of Fixing of Record Date - For the purpose of determining the stockholders entitled to notice of, or to vote at, any meeting of stockholders or any adjournment thereof or to receive payment of any dividend, or of making a determination of stockholdres for any other proper purpose, the Board of Directors may provide that the stock and transfer books be closed for a started period, but not to exceed, in any case, twenty (20) days. If the stock and transfer books be closed for the purpose of determining stockholdres entitled to notice of, or to vote at, a meeting of stockholders, such books shall be closed for at least ten (10) working days immediately preceeding such meeting. In lieu of closing the stock and transfer books, the Board of Directors may fix in advance a date as the record date shall in no case be more than twenty (20) days prior to the date, on which the particular action requiring such determination of stockholders is to be taken, except in instance where applicable rules and regulations provided otherwise. xxx |
Closing of Transfer Books of Fixing of Record Date - For the purpose of determining the stockholders entitled to notice of, or to vote at, any meeting of stockholders or any adjournment thereof or to receive payment of any dividend, or of making a determination of stockholders for any other proper purpose, the Board of Directors may provide that the stock and transfer books be closed for a started period, but not to exceed, in any case, twenty (20) days. If the stock and transfer books be closed for the purpose of determining stockholders entitled to notice of, or to vote at, a meeting of stockholders, such books shall be closed for at least ten (10) working days immediately preceding such meeting. In lieu of closing the stock and transfer books, the Board of Directors may fix in advance a date as the record date shall in no case be more than twenty (20) days prior to the date, on which the particular action requiring such determination of stockholders is to be taken, except in instance where applicable rules and regulations provided otherwise. xxx |
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| Article III, Section 1 |
Powers of the Board – Unless otherwise provided by law. the corporate powers of the corporation shall be exercised, all business conducted and all property of the corporation controlled and held by the Board of Directors to be elected by and from among the stockholders. Without prejudice to such general powers and such other powers as may be granted by law, the Board of Directors shall have the following express powers: xxx |
Powers of the Board – Unless otherwise provided by law, the corporate powers of the corporation shall be exercised, all business conducted and all property of the corporation controlled and held by the Board of Directors to be elected by and from among the stockholders. Without prejudice to such general powers and such other powers as may be granted by law, the Board of Directors shall have the following express powers: xxx |
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| Article III, Section 7 |
Conduct of the Meetings - Meetings of the Board of Directors shall be presided over by the Chairman of the Board, or in his absence, the President or if none of the foregoing is in office and present and acting, by any other director chosen by the Board. The Secretary, shall act as secretary of every meeting, if not present, the Chairman of the meeting, shall appoint a secretary of the meeting. Meetings may be attended by the directors either in person or through video or teleconference or such other means other means as may subsequently be permitted by applicable law or regulation. xxx |
Conduct of the Meetings - Meetings of the Board of Directors shall be presided over by the Chairman of the Board, or in his absence, the President or if none of the foregoing is in office and present and acting, by any other director chosen by the Board. The Secretary, shall act as secretary of every meeting, if not present, the Chairman of the meeting, shall appoint a secretary of the meeting. Meetings may be attended by the directors either in person or through video or teleconference or such other means as may subsequently be permitted by applicable law or regulation. xxx |
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| Article IV, Section 3 |
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President – The President, who shall be a director, shall be the Chief Executive Officer of the corporation and shall also have administration and direction of the day-to-day business affairs of the corporation. He/she shall exercise the following functions: a) To preside at the meetings of the Board of Directors and of the stockholders in the absence of the Chairman of the Board of Directors; b) To initiate and develop corporate objectives and policies and formulate long range projects, plans and programs for the approval of the Board of Directors, including those for executive training, development and compensation; c) To have general supervision and management of the business affairs and property of the corporation; d) To ensure that the administrative and operational policies of the corporation are carried out under his/her supervision and control; e) Subject to guidelines prescribed by law to appoint, remove, suspend or discipline employees of the corporation, prescribe their duties, and determine their salaries; f) To oversee the preparation of the budgets and the statements of accounts of the corporation; g) To prepare such statements and reports of the corporation as may be required of him/her by law; h) To represent the corporation at all functions and proceedings; i) To execute on behalf of the corporation all contracts, agreements and other instruments affecting the interests of the corporation which require the approval of the Board of Directors, except as otherwise directed by the Board of Directors; j) To make reports to the Board of Directors and stockholders; k) To sign certificates of stock; l) To perform such other duties as are incident to his/her office or are entrusted to him/her by the Board of Directors. The President may assign the exercise or performance of any of the foregoing powers, duties and functions to any other officer(s), subject always to his/her supervision and control. xxx |
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| Article IV, Section 4 |
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The Vice-President(s) – If one or more Vice-Presidents are appointed, he/they shall have such powers and shall perform such duties as may from time to time be assigned to him/her/them by the Board of Directors or by the President. xxx |
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| Article IV, Section 5 |
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The Secretary – The Secretary must be a resident and a citizen of the Philippines. He/she shall be the custodian of and shall maintain the corporate books and record and shall be the recorder of the corporation’s formal actions and transactions. He/she shall have the following specific powers and duties: a) To record or see to the proper recording of the minutes and transactions of all meetings of the directors and the stockholders and to maintain minute books of such meetings in the form and manner required by law; b) To keep or cause to be kept record books showing the details required by law with respect to the stock certificates of the corporation, including ledgers and transfer books showing all shares of the corporation subscribed, issued and transferred; c) To keep the corporate seal and affix it to all papers and documents requiring a seal, and to attest by his/her signature all corporate documents requiring the same; d) To attend to the giving and serving of all notices of the corporation required by law or these by-laws to be given; e) To certify to such corporate acts, countersign corporate documents or certificates, and make reports or statements as may be required of him/her by law or by government rules and regulations; f) To act as the inspector at the election of directors and as such, to determine the number of shares of stock outstanding and entitled to vote, the shares of stock represented at the meeting, the existence of a quorum, the validity and effect of proxies, and to receive votes, ballots or consents, hear and determine all challenges and questions arising in connection with the right to vote, count and tabulate all votes, ballots or consents, determine the result, and do such acts as are proper to conduct the election or vote. The Secretary may assign the exercise or performance of any or all of the foregoing duties, powers and functions to any other person or persons, subject always to his/her supervision and control; g) To perform such other duties as are incident to his/her office or as may be assigned to him/her by the Board of Directors or the President. xxx |
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| Article IV, Section 6 |
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The Treasurer – The Treasurer of the corporation shall be its chief fiscal officer and the custodian of its funds, securities, and property. The Treasurer shall have the following duties: a) To keep full and accurate accounts of receipts and disbursements in the books of the corporation; b) To have custody of, and be responsible for, all the funds, securities, and bonds of the corporation; c) To deposit in the name and to the credit of the corporation, in such bank as may be designated from time to time by the Board of Directors, all the moneys, funds, securities, bonds, and similar valuable effects belonging to the corporation which may come under his/her control; d) To render annual statements showing the financial condition of the corporation and such other financial reports as the Board of Directors, the Chairman, or the President may, from time to time require; e) To prepare such financial reports, statements, certifications, and other documents which may, from time to time, be required by government rules and regulations and to submit the same to the proper government agencies; f) To exercise such powers and perform such duties and functions as may be assigned to him/her by the President. xxx |
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| Article IV, Section 7 |
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Term of Office – The term of office of all officers shall be for a period of one (1) year and until their successors are duly appointed and qualified. Such officers may however be sooner removed for cause. xxx |
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| Article IV, Section 8 |
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Vacancies – If any position of the officers becomes vacant by reason of death, resignation, disqualification, or for any other cause, the Board of Directors, by majority vote, may elect a successor who shall hold office for the unexpired term. xxx |
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| Article IV, Section 9 |
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Compensation – The by-laws officers shall receive such remuneration as the Board of Directors may determine. All other officers shall receive such remuneration as the Board of Directors may determine upon recommendation of the President. A director shall not be precluded from serving the corporation in any other capacity as an officer, agent, or otherwise, and receiving compensation therefor. xxx |
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| Article V, Section 1 |
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The principal office of the corporation shall be located at the place stated in Article III of the Articles of Incorporation. The corporation may have such other branch offices, either within or outside the Philippines as the Board of Directors may designate or as the business of the corporation may, from time to time, require. xxx |
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| Article VI, Section 1 |
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External Auditors – At the regular stockholders’ meeting, the external auditor or auditors of the corporation for the ensuing year shall be appointed. The external auditor or auditors shall examine, verify, and report on the earnings and expenses of the corporation, and shall certify the remuneration of the external auditor or auditors as determined by the Board of Directors. xxx |
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| Article VI, Section 2 |
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Fiscal Year – The fiscal year of the corporation shall begin on the first day of January and end on the last day of December of each year. xxx |
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