Dear Fellow Pawnbroker:

Warm greetings!

This is to inform you that our CPPI Mid-year Conference is scheduled on June 26, 2011, Sunday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Quezon City Sports Club, E. Rodriguez Sr. Ave., Quezon City. Attached herewith is the program and details of the conference for your reference.

We urge you to attend this event so that we will be able to discuss with you the important areas and programs that we are currently addressing and issues that we are focusing-on for the benefit of the pawnbroking business, particularly:

Senate Bill Nos. 1278 and 1696:
“An Act Regulating Pawnshop Establishments and Operations” – resubmitted on 12 and 21 July 2010 by Sen. Manny Villar, Jr. and Sen. Miriam Defensor-Santiago.

BIR/Tax Matters:
What is the impact on the pawnbroker/pawnshop business of
Revenue Regulations No. 2-2011
“Annual Information Return (AIR) by Individuals
upon its imposition or once it takes effect?

Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Matters

Pawnshop security

We will be conducting the seminars that would give us very important insights on how to keep our pawnshop business attune to the fast growing demands of our clients as well as the keeping up with the challenges we are facing.

The Chamber being the national organization of pawnshops in the Philippines is committed to further our plans and programs that will truly strengthen our Industry.

Thank you for your unrelenting support, fervent enthusiasm and determination in helping us achieve our goals for the pawnshop industry.

Sincerely yours,

Consul a.h. LUIS I. ABLAZA, JR.
President, CPPI

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PLEASE BE GUIDED BY THE FOLLOWING:

Seminar Fee
1. Member in good standing
Early bird (March 31-April 30 only) - P2,300.00
Regular Rate (after April 30) - P2,500.00

2. Members with outstanding dues - P3,000.00

3. Non-Members &/or Observers - P3,500.00

Mode of Payment
Cash or dated check

Where can you pay?
1. CPPI Office
Unit 1125 Cityland Shaw Tower, Shaw Blvd.
Mandaluyong

Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

2. Thru bank
Bank of the Philippine Islands
Acct. #: 3271-0196-36

Banco De Oro (BDO)
Acct. #: 4618-00174-3

Table Assignment is based on date of payment

Note:
Delegates can register on the day of the event but will be assigned back tables

Membership application will be accepted at the venue

Fees:
Enrollment Fee -1,000.00
Annual Fee Head office -1,200.00
Branch -600.00
Membership ID -300.00
Membership Poster -100.00

PAWNBROKER OF THE YEAR

THE SEARCH FOR PAWNBROKER OF THE YEAR aims to recognize YOUR efforts in improving the conditions of YOUR community; emphasize your accomplishments; and highlight your contribution to the Pawnshop Industry and the country.

The Award hopes to inspire more pawnbrokers to be more involved in finding solutions and to challenge status quo through the services and/or activities that they render to the community which they belong.

A community-involved pawnbroker, makes a difference in the lives of the people they serve and in the cause they espouse. The Award also encourages pawnbrokers to uplift the image of the pawnshop industry. It aims to become a venue where each and everyone can share their experiences and practices in CSR.

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Call for Nominations for 2010-2011 PAWNBROKER OF THE YEAR AWARD

The deadline for submitting nominations for the 2010-2011 PAWNBROKER OF THE YEAR AWARD is October 30, 2010.

The Pawnbroker of the Year Award is given to an outstanding PAWNBROKER whose work involves them with the quality service rendered by their establishment and who contributes substantially to the improvement of their community.

The PAWNBROKER OF THE YEAR AWARD will be presented at the CPPI NATIONAL CONVENTION & ELECTION ON December 5, 2010.

Specifications for Nominations: Read the rest of this entry »

IMPORTANT REMINDERS:

I.        RENEWAL OF BSP PAWNSHOP REGISTRATION:

First   25 offices              30 September 2010

26 to 50 offices               30 September 2010

51 to 75 offices               30 September 2010

76 to 100 offices             31 December 2010

101 onwards                   30 June 2011

II.      ALLOWED USAGE OF OLD PAWNTICKET FORMAT – DECEMBER 2010
USAGE OF NEW BSP APPROVED FORMAT OF PAWNTICKET SHALL BE IMPLEMENTED BY JANUARY 2011

III.    CPPI NATIONAL CONVENTION & ELECTION – DECEMBER 5, 2010

IV.    SEARCH FOR PAWNBROKER OF THE YEAR (PLEASE REFER TO ATTACHED GUIDELINES)

V.     CUT-OFF DATE OF ISSUANCE OF NEW CPPI MEMBERSHIP CERTIFICATE TO MEMBERS IN GOOD
STANDING – AUGUST 26, 2010

VI.    CUT-OFF DATE OF ISSUANCE OF NEW CPPI MEMBERSHIP ID TO BSP REGISTERED PAWNSHOP
OWNER(S) – AUGUST 26, 2010.

Note: Please send to us your ID picture with signature at the back & indicate the name of pawnshop.