ATTY. MELQUIADES T. DELA CRUZ
Society of Filipino Archivists, Inc. (SFA)
Brief history
a non-stock corporation duly registered on August 21, 1990 with the Securities and Exchange Commission
Objectives
promote archives administration through education, research and study
disseminate knowledge and techniques through national/ international sharing of experience/knowledge related to archives administration
develop, improve and advance standards appropriate for archives administration
establish/ maintain communication and cooperation among archivists including the institutions they represent, and archives-users
promote the adoption of sound archives principles and standards by all public and private agencies that have responsibility for the preservation and administration of archival materials
maintain/ strengthen relations with record managers, historians, librarians, educators and allied disciplines
cooperate with other professional organizations, cultural, education and religious institutions having mutual interests in the preservation and the use of cultural treasures/heritage
purchase, lease, own, hold acquire or otherwise accept such property, real or personal, as may be necessary, convenient or approximate to serve its purposes
Membership
archivists, records officers/personnel, librarians and other personnel working in various archives, namely: academic, business/corporate, hospitals /medical, government, ecclesiastical/religious/church, personal/private, audiovisual and film archives.
membership may either be individual, institutional and fellows of the Society
Society of Film Archivists, Inc. (SOFIA)
Brief History
SOFIA is a non-stock corporation duly registered on July 28, 1993 with the Securities and Exchange Commission
Objectives
promote and advance film/video archive administration through education, research and study
disseminate professional knowledge and techniques through national and international sharing of experience/knowledge related to film/video archive administration
develop, improve and advance standards appropriate to film/video archive administration
establish and maintain communication and cooperation among film/video archivists, the institutions in which they work and film/video users
promote the adoption of sound principles and standards by all agencies, public and private, that have responsibility for the preservation and administration of film/video archival materials
maintain and strengthen relations with the film industry/media practitioners, film historians, librarians, educators and others in allied disciplines
cooperate with other professional organizations, cultural and educational institutions having mutual interests in the preservation and use of film as part of the cultural heritage and national treasures
purchase, lease, own, hold, acquire or otherwise accept such property, real or personal , as may be necessary, convenient or appropriate to serve the purposes herein expressed
do all such other acts as are necessary or conducive to the attainment of the above objectives or any of them, provided that nothing shall be done contrary to existing laws of the Philippines
Membership/Rights and Responsiblilities
Board determines the qualifications for membership
exercise the right to vote on all maters relating to the affairs of the association
eligible to any elective or appointive office
participate in all deliberations/meetings
avail of all its facilities
examine all its records or books during business hours
obey and comply with its by-laws and regulations that may be promulgated
attend all meetings that may be called by the Board of Trustees; and
pay membership dues and other assessments
Philippine Records Management Association, Inc. (PRMA)
Brief History
non-profit organization duly registered on April 17, 1974 with the Securities and Exchange Commission
Objectives
develop and advance standards of professional competence in the field of records and information management
promote the welfare of government and business records management personnel through study, education and research
promote scientific interest in records and information management and broaden the views and scope of service of those involved in records keeping
provide a source of information by sharing experiences and expertise related to the field of records and information management
help establish and maintain cordial and mutually beneficial relationship between associations ands similar groups, here and abroad
Membership
any person whose professional interests and/or responsibilities lie within the scope of the purposes set forth in the PRMA constitution and by-law are eligible for membership
membership may either be as regular, life-time, honorary and chapter member.
PRMA is an affiliate member of the Philippine Council on Management (PHILCOMAN) as well as international bodies like International Records Management Council (IRMC) and International Council of Archives (ICA)
Philippine Association for Scientific Conservation of Cultural Properties (PASCON)
Brief History
established in May 1986 as a non-stock and non-profit organization duly registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission
Objectives/Activities
promote unity among individuals involved in the conservation of cultural properties, such as art works, ethnographic collections, archaeological artifacts and other materials of historical significance as well as the upgrading of ones knowledge to a scientific level
conduct training courses, seminars and workshops regarding conservation to members and non-members
conduct researches on possible use of local materials
disseminate local conservation techniques in order to gain due credit and recognition in international scene
Membership
conservators employed in the different conservation laboratories of the country
students, museum personnel and other private individuals with interest in material conservation/restoration can join PASCON
| Melquiades T. dela Cruz worked for the recognition of Records Management as a profession, and in 1986, received a Merit Award for “outstanding contribution to the advancement of Records Management throughout the world” among other awards. He served as Presidential Staff Director for the Office of the President, and now extends Records Management Consultancy to various companies like World Bank in the Systems Improvement Program of the Philippine Coconut Authority and the Jacinto Group of Companies, etc. | |
