On October 24, 2011, the TMAP Visayas Chapter held its first organizational meeting with the following in attendance: (1) SGV & Co. – Che Ong; (2) University of San Jose Recoletos – Dean Jonathan Capanas; (3) Punongbayan & Araullo – Wendell Ganhinhin; (4) Aboitiz – Glym Reuyan; (5) SyCip Law – Ria Espina; and (6) Cuesta Borbajo & Associates – Marlon Baruc (who attended via teleconference).

The following were elected officers:

• President – Atty. Ria Espina;

• Vice President – Internal – Atty. Bethuel Tanupan;

• Vice President – External – Tiffany Garriel;

• Secretary – Atty. Cheryl Ong; and

• Treasurer – Atty. Marlon Baruc