Failure of governance at the PHILTOA

THIS is the third and final article in a series we are writing about the Philippine Tour Operators Association or PHILTOA to expose what is happening behind the scenes during and after board meetings. In the last article, we wrote about the tyrannical style of governance of Cesar R. Cruz, PHILTOA’s current president. But this person who styles himself like a king has his own cohorts to support his motives. First in his line-up of cohorts is Emy Malate, Vice-President, Sales and Marketing of Image Travel and Tours, and Secretary-General of the PHILTOA Board of Trustees.

As defined in the PHILTOA by-laws contained in Article VI, Section 7, the duties of the Secretary-General are: