About Samerica
Samerica Corporation. 2007 ?The company is poised to become a global leader in Pycnogenol® . But that?s not all. In the future we will get involved in everything from food and drinks to pharmaceuticals and cosmetics.
Vision
We believe in what we do. We?ll focus on Pycnogenol® , the king of anti-oxidants. We want to raise the quality of life of people throughout the world. In the words of our corporate philosophy: ?We contribute to the health and happiness of people around the world through pursuit of excellence in life science in general and our research and experience.
Our Principles and Values
SAMERICA CORPORATION is committed to four core business principles:
- Focus on Pycnogenol® ;
- effective and efficient operations;
- strong capital and liquidity;
- prudent distributors policy;
Our business principles are supported by loyal and committed employees who make lasting customer relationships and international teamwork easier to achieve. Pycnogenol® corp also operates according to certain key business values:
- the highest personal standards of integrity at all levels;
- commitment to truth and fair dealing;
- hands-on management at all levels;
- commitment to quality and competence;
- a minimum of bureaucracy;
- fast decisions and implementation;
- putting the team?s interests ahead of the individual's;
- the appropriate delegation of authority with accountability;
- fair and objective employer;
- a diverse team underpinned by a meritocratic approach to sales/promotion;
- a commitment to complying with the spirit and letter of all laws and regulations wherever we conduct our business;
Our Incorporators
Left to Right : 1. Joey Duque, 2. Vic Arrogante, 3. Roland Umipig, 4. Jimmy Gamit, 5. Henry Regalado
Roland T. Umipig
PresidentMr. Roland Umipig is a founding director of S.A.M.E.R.I.C.A. Corporation and is currently the PRESIDENT.
He started his career in the Networking Industry in 1995 with Shaklee, one of the worlds biggest MLM companies. He was the No. 1 independent distributor through all the years of its operation in the Philippines, He was also given Top Achiever award for 3 consecutive years by the Direct Selling Association of the Philippines.
Prior to Networking, he had a successful career in the pharmaceutical industry. He was Regional Manager for Visayas & Mindanao of Pfizer Inc., the world's largest pharmaceutical company. He transfered to Wellcome Phils., a subsidiary of a top British Pharmaceutical Company, as a National Sales Manager and later on became its Director of Sales & Marketing.
He was a scholar and a graduate of Notre Dame University in Mindanao, Southern Philippines with a degree of Bachelor of Science in Commerce major in Accounting. He passed the board exam for Certified Public Accountants as well as the Competitive exam for Bank examiners, Central Bank of the Philippines.
He finished a marketing course at the National University of Singapore and completed Advanced Management Courses at London Business School in London England and the Fuqua Business School, Duke University in North Carolina, U.S.A.
Victorino L. Arrogante
Executive Vice President of MarketingVic is also a Founding Director of SAMERICA CORPORATION. He is currently the Executive Vice President of Marketing. He was the 1st President of the company.
He had many years of experiences in the field of business, accounting and administration.
He started working in the manufacturing sector occupiying various managerial positions. Later in his career he became General Manager of a construction company.
After his stint in the manufacturing sector, he transferred to the banking sector where he was senior membership consultant for Bankcard Inc, Agency Manager of Standard Chartered Bank VISA/MASTER CARD and Division Manager of First Union Direct ?UNION BANK VISA.
He has proven himself in the Networking Industry. He was the 1st Royal Success, the highest distributor rank in IKINGKONG.PH.COM, a South Korean international networking company. Eventually he moved to the government sector where he was Management Audit Analyst of the Supreme Court of the Philippines.
He finished BSBA-Accounting at the University of the East, Manila Philippines.
Jimmy M. Gamit
Product Development ManagerJim is one of the founding Directors of SAMERICA Corporation. He is the President of Abroadna Corporation, a travel oriented business
He has been engaged in several types of business since 1998 and has held various positions in span of 10 years.
Prior to his joining the rank of network marketers, he was a supervising engineer at HOLIDAY INN (formerly Galleria Suites).
Joey Duque
CIOHe is also the Chief Information Officer and Director of Nikotelasia, an advanced telecommunications and VoIP provided. At present, he is an active adviser of TipidPC Events while also an Administrator and General Manager of TipidPC.com. He is an expert in the IT industry specializing in Wireless and Wired Networking as well as trimedia (Desktop Publishing, Web Development and Audio/Video Editing). He is also active in the Surveillance and Security System industry wherein he has deployed several buildings and establishements in Ortigas Center.
He used to be one of the top distributors in Issho Genki and Trevoca Corporation. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Letran College. He has a lovely wife and a beautiful daughter who just turn one.
Jun Regalado
Director for International OperationsJun is one of the Directors of Samerica Corporation. He is currently, the President of NIKOTELASIA CORP. a Telecommunication Company. He is also the President of Pillars Realty and Construction Corp.,and Topnotch Nursing Review Center. He is also the Managing Director of Niners and Review Center, Managing Director of Rockets Sausages and Beyond at Trinoma, Shopwise Libis and ATENEO DE MANILA in Katipunan.