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FICTAP 26th International Cable Congress and Exhibit

To all the delegates, partners, and supporters who made the 26th Cable Congress of FICTAP a huge success—your presence and support that make us move forward to another fruitful and collaborative year. Thank you for being part of this journey. Here’s to a stronger, brighter future together. FICTAP26thCableCongress ConnectingLives,TransformingFutures

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History

October 19, 1997

Mrs. Estrellita Juliano-Tamano attended a cable show in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. During the event, she met Mrs. Connie Chang, a representative of the Taiwan Cable Association (TCA). Mrs. Chang encouraged Mrs. Tamano to visit Taiwan for a hands-on experience with their cable TV systems.

November 20, 1997

Mrs. Juliano-Tamano, visited Taiwan and met with Dr. Jimmy Shieh, Chairman of the TCA. In one of their meetings, she learned about the crisis that befall the Taiwan Cable TV Operators and thought of means to apply the same to the Philippine setting.

Shortly after her return, Mrs. Juliano-Tamano convened with fellow CATV operators in Mindanao and expresses the need to unite and acquire recognition to properly protect and pursue their interest. This result the formation of the Mindanao Cable TV Operators Cooperative (MCTOC) chaired by Mrs. Juliano-Tamano.

October 24, 1998

Subsequently, at the MCTOC General Membership Meeting in Cebu City, Cable TV operators from Luzon and Visayas were invited to address similar concerns recognizing the advantages enjoyed by MCTOC members a result of their newfound unity, these operators sought for the formation of an organization with a nationwide scope, which paved the way for the formation of the Federation of International Cable TV Association of the Philippines (FICAP).

January 26, 1999

His Excellency President Joseph Ejercito Estrada inducted FICAP officers led by Mrs. Juliano-Tamano as National Chair, in ceremonies held at the Malacanang Palace.

Up until today, FICTAP is still the largest non-profit organization of cable television operators from all over the country consisting of 1,000 strong membership and still growing.

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Ideas & Objectives

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The ideals FICAP espouses are enshrined in the 1999 FICAP Charter

  • To provide a forum for cooperation and sharing, ultimately serving as a sanctuary and refuge for members in need of help.
  • To be a source of strength and comfort to its members by providing assistance in the fields of programming, technology, financing, marketing, and manpower development.
  • To help protect the members from threats and actual monopoly by big-time cable TV players.
  • To help reduce the costs of constructing and maintaining the members' cable systems.
  • To wield a stronger collective voice in dealing with the government and ultimately serve as its partner in the propagation of development activities, projects, and programs, reaching even the remotest and most disadvantaged communities in the Philippines.

Objectives

  • To provide infotainment technology to the general public, particularly in the remote areas of the Philippines.
  • To promote the interests of small and medium cable TV operators in the Philippines.
  • To act as a forum for the discussion of issues affecting the cable industry in the Philippines.
  • To initiate the bonding of CATV operators in acquiring programs both locally and internationally.
  • To initiate a bulk-buying scheme for CATV supplies and equipment in both domestic and international markets.
  • To conduct training programs and seminars, both locally and abroad, for technical and managerial personnel.
  • To effectively recommend to government decision-makers the creation of a one-stop processing center for the regulation of CATV-related activities.
  • To assist concerned government agencies in providing development information to the remotest and most disadvantaged communities in the Philippines.

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