The Philippine INGO Network (PINGON) was formally formed in September 2007 with Oxfam as its first chair. PINGON is a coordinating body of international NGOs working in the Philippines focused on humanitarian response and disaster risk reduction. It functions as an informal venue for information exchange, possible collaboration during emergencies, sharing opportunities to build capacity, advocating for humanitarian and disaster risk reduction issues in the Philippines. Current network members include Oxfam, Save the Children Federation, Plan International, World Vision, CARE, Adventist Development and Relief Agency, and others.