The Pest Management Council of the Philippines (PMCP) was organized in 1969 and formally launched during 1st Conference on May 5-8, 1970 in Iloilo City. As a steward of the Philippine pest control industry, it is an organization composed of plant pathologists, entomologists, weed scientists, public and private pest control operators who all strive to promote the highest standard of professionalism and quality yet responsible pest management services in order to contribute towards a safe environment and a better life for the Filipino.