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Here at Federation of Electrical & Electronics Suppliers & Manufacturers of the Philippines, Inc. (PESA),
we’re committed to improving the lives of working men and women. Since 2000, we’ve been a leader in the fight for economic and social justice in the workplace. Our Electrical Workers Union has played an important role in passing landmark labor legislation, negotiating better working conditions and securing stronger employment benefits.
HISTORY OF PESA
The Federation of Electrical and Electronics Suppliers and Manufacturers of the Philippines, Inc. (PESA) was established in December 31, 1948 by leading businessmen of the industry with the objectives of promoting professionalism, business ethics and cooperation among industry members as well as providing assistance by studying commonly faced challenges and coming up with solutions for industry members.
Since then, PESA continues to evolve as a prominent organization that actively engages in various programs to promote professional and trade activities not only among members but with their international counterparts as well.
PESA organizes trade missions for members to visit neighboring countries, works with goverment agencies such as Bureau of Product Standards and the Department of Trade and Industry for the establishment of proper product standards to protect the industry and engages in socio-civic activities such as charitable missions and donations for school and construction, among others.
To date, PESA has almost 200 members including an active cebu chapter. Inspired by the great vision, pioneering spirit and legacy of excellence of its distinguised roster of leaders, the Federation strives to carry on the pursuit of its objectives towards continued growth and development in response to the changing needs of the times for the greater good of its membership, the insdustry, and society in general.
The Federation of Electrical & Electronics Suppliers & Manufacturers of the Philippines, Inc. (PESA) - Cebu Chapter was organized on November 11, 1989 when Cebu was experiencing massive infrastructure and economic development. This economic situation attracted so many suppliers and manufacturers to come to Cebu to look for business partners to sell and distribute their products and services. Majority of the members of PESA-Manila, anaggrupation of electrical and electronics suppliers and manufacturers have been doing business with their Cebuano counterparts for quite a number of years already.
In 1989, one of PESA-Manila's officers, Mr. Antonio Sy Sr. of Marton Manufacturing Philippines introduced the noble idea to Mr. John Go Tiongtat of Cebu Atlantic Hardware of replicating the success of collaboration among the industry players based on what they had done in Metro Manila. They actively campaigned for the formation of PESA Cebu Chapter among the industry players in Cebu and played a pivotal role in uniting the industry players to promote and protect their business interests.
It can be told that the existence of PESA Cebu Chapter was the product of sheer determination, hard work and perseverance of the two gentlemen of Chinese decent but speak different native tongue; Mr. Antonio Sy, Sr. – a Tagalog and Mr. John Go Tiongtat - a Cebuano. Later on, PESA-Manila through its President, Mr. George Go was invited to come to Cebu to formally assist in the formation of PESA Cebu Chapter as its affiliate. An election of charter officers was held and Mr. John Go Tiongtat emerged as the Founding President of PESA Cebu Chapter. The induction of the Founding Officers was held in 1989 with the presence of PESA-Manila officers headed by Mr. George Go. To date, PESA Cebu Chapter has a total active membership base of 43coming from the electrical, electronics, lighting and appliance industry.
PESA FIRST! & Working Together!
