Filipino Chinese Chamber of Commerce of Agusan, Inc.

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Filipino-Chinese Chamber of Commerce of Agusan, Inc.

Before the Philippines was discovered, Butuan had already been a thriving port for over half a millennium. According to the Song Shi (History of the Sung Dynasty), Butuan had even sent a full complement of representatives to the Imperial Court to pay tribute and ask for permission to trade directly with China. For more details, kindly read the books:

"Butuan of a Thousand Years" by Greg Hontiveros and "Filipinos in China Before 1500" by William Henry Scott.

Archeological finds in all of Caraga, specially in Butuan, are considered gems of great significance in Southeast Asia. Fleets of ancient boats called "balanghai" dating back to 320 AD, among them. Unspoiled beaches, caves, waterfalls, marshes and rain forests are beacons to tourists worldwide.

The Butuan Regional Museum is the repository of pre-historic artifacts, burial coffins, gold items and Chinese ceramics. Then there are the religious and liturgical art and materials in the Diocesan Ecclesiastical Museum.

Chamber's Brief History

Officially, the Chamber was registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Sept. 7, 1965 and issued Certificate No. 27812. There were 11 Chinese and 3 Filipino-Chinese who signed the incorporation papers.

However, its existence extends further than its official registration. It came about after World War II when a group of Chinese residents decided to band together “to promote cooperation; aid and promote the welfare; work for the prosperity and well being of the community; correct trade abuses; create, sustain and maintain higher standards in business dealings; and cultivate, promote and enhance friendly relations between the Filipino and Chinese peoples.”