table of contents
Foreword
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Message of the EU Delegation
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The ECCP
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Message of the ECCP President
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Board of Directors
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ECCP Management & Staff
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ECCP Subsidiaries
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Annual Report 2012
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ECCP Services
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Philippine - Europe Business Relations
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Philippine - European Trade and Investments
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EU -PH Economic Cooperation
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Economic Indicators
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Members’ Profiles
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EUROPEAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE PHILIPPINES Head Office Cebu Branch
Websites
www.eccp.com www.fairsandmore.com.ph www.trainingworks.com.ph www.eitsc.com www.integrityinitiative.com.ph
19/F Philippine AXA Life Centre Sen. Gil Puyat Ave. cor. Tindalo St. Makati City, Metro Manila Tel: (632) 759-6680, 845-1324 Fax: (632) 759-6690, 845-1395 E-mail: info@eccp.com
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3/F C. L. Center 14 Juana Osmeña St. Cebu City, Cebu Tel: (6332) 253-3389, 254-3765, 254-3767 Fax: (6332) 253-3387 E-mail: rpaloma@eccp.com
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foreword
MALACAÑAN PALACE Manila My warmest greetings to the European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) on the publication of the 2012 Philippine European Business Directory. The growing number of listed European companies engaged in business in the Philippines, along with the expanded export of Filipino products and services to Europe, is a strong testimony to the strengthening business relationships between Filipino and European enterprises. The recent increase of the Philippines’ competitiveness ranking by 10 points is a striking indicator of the renewed confidence of the international business community. Our government is heartened by this show of support, and we have engaged the National Competitiveness Council to ensure that we will continue moving forward in this regard. We are working hard to enhance our role in improving the business environment and, more importantly, to ensure the implementation of of ethical practices in the government and in the private sector in support of our goal to eradicate corruption and improve the lives of the Filipino people. Thus I thank the ECCP for supporting our endeavor to institutionalize integrity in the private and government sectors through the Integrity Initiative. We also welcome your active participation in the consultation process for developing more business-friendly policies and identifying opportunities that will help bring more foreign investments and trade into the country. My administration has taken note of the recommendations made through the Arangkada program that aims to focus on the promotion of seven key sectors with the potential to generate 10 million new jobs and attract USD 75 billion in foreign direct investments. We look forward to working closely with the ECCP in the fulfillment of our shared aspirations of peace, economic stability, and sustainability for the Philippines and the member-states of the European Union in this era of renewed hope and lasting reform.
BenigNo S. Aquino III Manila 23 November 2011
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message
EUROPEAN UNION
Delegation of the European Union to the Philippines
The EU is one of the major trade, investment and business partners of the Philippines: just before yearend 2011 in Manila, we had intensive bilateral discussions of all issues of mutual interest and concern at the EU-Philippines Senior Officials’ Meeting with the intention to further strengthen and deepen our bilateral relations. While 2011 was a challenging year for the EU and the global economy as a whole, efforts of reform processes are underway to strengthen the international banking system, fiscal stability and economic governance, which are key for maintaining or re-establishing trust and confidence among businesses and investors. Experience shows that structural and legal reform processes are positive in creating a push for new investment and for production opportunities, and there is in particular considerable potential in the Philippines. The EU welcomes the commitment of President Aquino and his administration to fight corruption and increase transparency in public affairs. These efforts have been recently positively acknowledged by an improved country ranking by Transparency International. Achieving clean governance with a sound legal system and effective courts; with efficient procedures that make it easy to set up businesses and with reliable standards and regulations that reflect best international practice, - this wins over investors, because it create a positive, business-friendly climate.
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We all have to accept that in today’s world as a globalised, competitive market place, those countries attract most investments and businesses that have excelled in creating a trade, investment and business-friendly environment. Indeed, there is a strong sense in the Philippines among business people and politicians alike that the country needs to catch up in this respect with its ASEAN neighbours. I am convinced that there are ample opportunities for increasing the attractiveness of the Philippines, with its vast natural resources and educated and trained people. Creating a modern framework for competition is one way of opening up for increased business and I am happy to say that the EU - through our traderelated technical assistance programme – will provide support for this effort. This brings me to my final observation: After being nearly one year in the country, let me say that the EU’s bilateral trade, business and investment relations with the Philippines are strong and there is a significant potential to further strengthen the relation through dialogue with government and business. Collaboration with ECCP members and others is essential and I and my colleagues in the EU-Delegation will continue to contribute to all efforts that can help further expanding and developing bilateral trade and investment.
Ambassador Guy Ledoux Head of Delegation Delegation of the European Union to the Philippines
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annual report
ECCP Annual Report 2011 By Henry J. Schumacher The Business Environment The Philippine business environment has improved in 2011 after the Aquino Administration launched a serious campaign against graft and corruption in 2010. The Philippines enjoyed a 10-point jump in the global competitive index from the ranking of 85 in 2010 to 75 in 2011. This is a good sign that the international community is recognizing the efforts of the Aquino administration towards bringing back integrity in government. President Aquino was relentless in applying the full force of his office on high government officials who have engaged in election fraud or adopted a lifestyle beyond their income capacity. At the EU front, the European economic crisis is making the Philippine and ASEAN markets an important destination for investments and trade. European enterprises are looking at international
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markets to compensate for the current unfavorable economic conditions in some parts of Europe. The European Parliament and Commission are providing support mechanisms to help SMEs find new opportunities overseas. In this regard, European Business Organizations (EBOs) are being requested to assist European SMEs in identifying business opportunites outside the EU and in entering these new markets. In 2011, ECCP has intensified its campaign to promote business integrity. The Chamber is working closely with other business organizations, particularly Makati Business Club, to come up with an industry accepted integrity standards and tools to ensure that ethical business practices are promoted and control measures embedded in all companies and organizations.
On the business side, ECCP continued to work towards opening new markets for European enterprises as well as improving the competitiveness of Philippine exporters to enhance their collaboration potentials with European enterprises. We also developed new programs as well as platforms to promote and support the expansion of new industries that will bring more business opportunities for both European and Philippine enterprises. We are interested to further expand our technical assistance given to a number of sectors. Overall, 2011 was a good year as far as the advocacy work of ECCP is concerned. MEMBERSHIP Premium Membership In 2011, we introduced for the first time a Premi-
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BE A MEMBER OF ECCP
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Business support – Receive comprehensive and effective business support from industry and support committees and a team of dedicated government relations staff.
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Business promotion – Promote your business to a targeted audience of senior business executives through the introduction of potential business partners, sponsorship of high-profile events, and promotion through the chamber’s publications and websites.
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Trade fair participation – through its affiliate fairs&more, the chamber offers a wide range of trade fair services, from booth / pavilion design to stand construction, from marketing collaterals to pavilion management, from product selection to design support – in Asia, Europe, the Middle East and the United States.
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reasons why you should join the ECCP Business advocacy – Take advantage of the chamber’s more than 30-year track record in successfully addressing business issues with the Philippine government – both national and local. Networking & business opportunities – Meet and exchange views with some 700 local and foreign senior business executives that are active in various business and social activities each year, in Manila and Cebu. Government relations – Interact with senior government officials of relevant departments at meetings, round tables, and social events. Relevant, up-to-date market information – Receive frequent updates and analysis on the business and regulatory environment through e-mail, eccp@work, and the Business Review. Alternative conflict resolutions – Make use of our network of partners in resolving disputes without going to court. Training – Attend tailor-fit seminars and training courses with world-renowned experts covering areas such as leadership, management, project management, negotiation and presentation skills, cross-culture communication, business continuity, soft skills, HR management, and quality management. We also provide local and international coaches.
Social & community activities – Enjoy high-quality social and sports events, organized and managed by the chamber, for members and third parties, including golf events, soccer tournaments, fashion shows or wine tasting.
Corporate Social Responsibility – Be part of the chamber’s CSR activities, from ‘English is Cool’ to ‘Retirement & Healthcare’, from OneFilipino.Net’ to the promotion of creative industries.
European Chamber network – Tap into the expertise and experience of European Chambers and European Business Organizations in surrounding markets and around the world.
Special member services – Make use of our special services in visa and work permit support through our close working relationship with the Bureau of Immigration.
Consulting services – Consult with experts for advice concerning the selection of partners and on handling specific business issues vis-à-vis the government.
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member’s profile
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A A AMADOR ASSOCIATES
Iloilo Terminal Market Mabini Street, Iloilo City Tel: (033) 336-1662; 336-1663; 338-4803; 509-3043 Fax: (033) 336-1662, 338-4803 Email: oscarchuahongyee@yahoo.com.hk
Unit 1612 Tower One Ayala Triangle, Ayala Avenue Makati City Tel: 8486241 to 42 Fax: 8486243 Email: manila@aaamador.com.ph Website: www.aaamador.com
Primary Representative Atty. Raymond O. Apita Associate Lawyer ray10amta@yahoo.com
Primary Representative Oscar Chua Proprietor oscarchuahongyee@yahoo.com.hk
Alternative Representative Sioyin Chua Proprietress phoebs_babycutie@yahoo.com
BACKGROUND We have been doing business since the year 1980’s, we are engaged in the retail and wholesale trade of plastic cellophanes, native products, import onions, and garlic; installation of cctv surveillance cameras; overseas employment agency; export seaweeds and abalone aquaculture and agriculture. We also encourage investors to join the abalone, seaweeds, seahorse, sea cucumber aquaculture. NATIONALITY Filipino
Alternative Representative Atty. Michael William T. Diokno Associate Lawyer associate1@aaamador.com.ph NATIONALITY Filipino ACTIVITIES/SERVICES Corporate Reorganizations & Tax Planning/Corporations/ Immigration/ Legal Assistance ASSOCIATIONS Law Society of Hongkong
PRODUCTS plastic cellophanes, onions, garlic, cctv cameras, native products, seaweeds, manpower service ASSOCIATIONS PCCCI (Phil. Chinese Chamber Commerce and Industry Inc.), CFBC (Chinese Filipino Business Club), Iloilo City Trade and Investments PRomotions Board - Business Chairman, Board of Trustee Sun Yat Sen High School Chairman BANKS Security Bank, BPI, RCBC
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12/F South Center Tower 2206 Market St., Madrigal Business Park Alabang, 1780 Muntinlupa City Tel: 850-4555; 850-4556; 850-5518 Fax: 809-3795 Email: sales@ac-corporation.com.ph Website: www.ac-corporation.com.ph
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OFFICERS Reuben M. Valerio, Chairman & CEO; Romeo B. Toribio, President & COO; Remedios S. Valerio, Corporate Secretary & Treasurer; Mikael S. Valerio, Vice President - IT Division BACKGROUND The company’s IT division boasts of having pioneered in RFID/NFC applications for supply chain and asset management, equipment tracking, warehousing system, fleet fueling, indentity management, biometrics, anti-copy and enhanced advertising. It is the largest supplier of service station equipment for the oil industry. NATIONALITY Filipino ACTIVITIES/SERVICES Software Development, Integration, Consultancy and Technical Services on RFID and NFC Technologies; Service Station Equipment Supply and Allied Technologies PRODUCTS Software, Hardware, RFID/NFC Tags, Service Station Pumps and Equipment, LPG Filling Plants
BANKS Asia United Bank, Bank of Commerce, Land Bank, Metro Bank, United Coconut Planters Bank
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS Reuben M. Valerio, Romeo B. Toribio, Remedios S. Valerio, Mikael S. Valerio, Veronica S. Valerio
ASSOCIATIONS Petroleum Equipment Institute (U.S.A), Asia Society Phils., Philippine Chamber of Commerce & Industry,
BANKS BPI Ayala Triangle
ACTIVITIES/SERVICES Wholesale and retail trade, installation of cctv camera, manpower agency
Primary Representative Reuben M. Valerio Chairman & CEO rvalerio@ac-corporation.com.ph
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A. SUAREZ STERLING CORPORATION 852 G. Ouano Street. Cambaro Mandaue City, Cebu Tel: (032) 3462437 Fax: (032) 420 3522 Email: info@suarezsterling.com Website: www.suarezsterling.com
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Alternative Representative Romeo B. Toribio President & COO rtoribio@ac-corporation.com.ph
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Primary Representative Apolinar G. Suarez President allan@suarezsterling.com
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chamber representatives
A Olive Abaleta REGUS George M. Abando Jr. HAUBI'S BREADS INC. Marjorie Abanilla GULF EXPRESS CORP. (HEALTH & LEISURE) Amelia L. Abao BOHOL BEADS AND FIBERS Marsielle B. Abaricio ASSOCIATED SHIP MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC. Hazel Abayon EURO-PACIFIC RESORTS INC. Mia Abela EMBASSY OF THE KINGDOM OF BELGIUM Jasmin Abella M + W PHILIPPINES, INC William Preston Abernathy MAITLAND-SMITH CEBU, INC. Edgardo Q. Abesamis SUBIC BAY INTERNATIONAL TERMINAL CORP. Ma.Rosario Abing INTEGRATIVE LEARNING INTERNATIONAL (PHILS) INC Gerardo C. Abalza Jr. MANILA WATER COMPANY INC. Roberto E. Aboitiz CONSULATE OF THE NETHERLANDS - CEBU Eduardo C. Abores CARMELRAY-JTCI CORPORATION Hubert d'Aboville PARIS-MANILA TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION Cristina Aboy BG CONSOLIDATED HOLDINGS PHILIPPINES INC. Andrew Abrenica ACCENTURE INC. Arby Abrero PROFILES ASIA PACIFIC Erlinda A. Abrigo BUSINESS OUTSOURCING SOLUTIONS AND SERVICES (BOSS), INC Erlinda A. Abrigo ALBA ROMEO & CO. Ireneo Abua PARIS-MANILA TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION Romy Abuan ROYAL CARGO COMBINED LOGISTICS, INC. Mary Anne L. Abundo DAVAO CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY, INC. Susan Acal EURO-PACIFIC RESORTS INC. Krystenelle B. Acebedo KINGSGUARD SECURITY INC. Aileen De Leon - Aclan ESSENTIEL INTERNATIONAL INGREDIENTS CORPORATION Majelle Acosta KLT FRUITS, INC. Vera P. Acosta FAIRBRIGHT ENTERPRISES, INC. Josefina M. Acosta QUISUMBING TORRES LAW OFFICE Mylene Acosta SIEMENS, INC. Aileen E. Acuna BAG ELECTRONICS, INC. Danilo L Acuña ISPL (PHIL) INC. Heinz Paul Emil Adam INTERADENT ZAHNTECHNIK PHILIPPINES, INC. Abigail Adequina CEBU DOCTORS' UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL Dolly Adoremos TELEDATACOM PHILS INC. Celso Advincula, Jr. HIVE MANUFACTURING CO., INC.
Daniel Aellen NESTLÉ PHILIPPINES, INC. Gordon Aeria TRADERS HOTEL MANILA / NEW RIVIERA HOTEL DEVELOPMENT CORP. Marie Afuang DHL EXPRESS (PHILS.) CORP. Neil N. Agbay CITE TECHNICAL INSTITUTE, INC. Sara Jane Agregado EUROASIATIC PHILIPPINES INC. Lourdes Aguila ZUELLIG PHARMA CORPORATION Maricar Aguilar SYNGENTA PHILIPPINES INC. Doris Aguirre COLLIERS INTERNATIONAL PHILS. INC. Maria Rosario R. Ahorro POINTWEST TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION Ellen Alarilla ERICSSON TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC. Danilo T. Alas ALAS, OPLAS & CO., CPA'S Eduardo B. Alvarez DATAGRAFIX INC. (MEMBER, ASIATYPE GROUP OF COMPANIES) Robert John Alba EM ENVIRONMENTAL ENTERPRISE Jennifer R. Alba KSEARCH ASIA CONSULTING INC. Romeo Alba SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC (PHILIPPINES), INC. Rosario Regina BUSINESS PROCESS De Guzman Alban OUTSOURCING (BPO) INTERNATIONAL, INC. Jose R. Albaniel Jr. EUROASIATIC PHILIPPINES INC. Marilyn D. Albelda PIC ENTERPRISES, INC. Roque S. Albelda PIC ENTERPRISES, INC. Thomas Albrecht BAUER FOUNDATIONS PHILS., INC. Elmer Alcantara ENVIROKONSULT EQUIPMENT & SERVICES INC Kay B. Alcantara LBC EXPRESS INC. Grace Alcaraz BUSINESS PROFILES, INCORPORATED Alberto Alcid PHOENIX PETROLEUM PHILIPPINES, INC Arcadio C. Alegrado AUSTRIAN HONORARY CONSULATE Toni Unabia-Alegre BOHOL BEADS AND FIBERS Anabelle F. Alejandro M2.0 COMMUNICATIONS Christine Alejo PHILCARBON INC Goran Aleks SOFITEL PHILIPPINE PLAZA Ruth Anne Aleonar BON-ACE FASHION TOOLS, INC. Paul Alfaro CHEMREZ TECHNOLOGIES INC Aileen Alfonso EON THE STAKEHOLDER RELATIONS FIRM Ian B. Alfornon CITE TECHNICAL INSTITUTE, INC. Portia Alibanban C. S. GARMENT, INC. Dennis Alingod ELECTROLUX PHILIPPINES, INC.
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Lilu Alino BIGFOOT PROPERTIES, INC. Oscar G. Alkino DATAGRAFIX INC. (MEMBER, ASIATYPE GROUP OF COMPANIES) Reiner Allgeier SCHENKER PHILIPPINES, INC. Carol Alloso CEBU HOLDINGS, INC. Zharina Mae Almario SERVCORP MANILA INC Lamberto C. Almeda Jr. JUNNA INDUSTRIAL CORPORATION Alan Almendrala DANFOSS INC. Graham Almond SAGITTARIUS MINES, INC Susana Alocillo DAKILA TRADING CORPORATION Serge Alog ELECTROLUX PHILIPPINES, INC. Angie Alpuerto GRACIEQ CREATIVE DESIGNS Angie Alpuerto GRACIEQ CREATIVE DESIGNS Angie Alpuerto GRACIEQ CREATIVE DESIGNS Arnie S. Alvar BERRIMA DIESEL SERVICE PHILIPPINES INC. Angelito A. Alvarez AIRFREIGHT 2100, INC. Benigno Alvarez DATAGRAFIX INC. (MEMBER, ASIATYPE GROUP OF COMPANIES) Maria Luisa V. Alvenda SPI GLOBAL Patricia S. Alvenida EMBASSY OF THE KINGDOM OF THE NETHERLANDS Espie Alvez SOFITEL PHILIPPINE PLAZA Ma. Asuncion BAYER PHILIPPINES, INC. P.M. Amistoso Arla Ampil-Obligacion SANOFI-AVENTIS PHILIPPINES INC. Allan S. Anderson SCOBELL CONSULTING SERVICES INC. Jemima Andrada SCHAEFFLER PHILIPPINES INC. Teresita I. Andres CREDIT AGRICOLE CIB MANILA OFFSHORE BRANCH Atty. Mario V. Andres SIGUION-REYNA MONTECILLO & ONGSIAKO Felix R. Ang CATS MOTORS, INC. Dennis Milton Ang ABEEBA CORPORATION Caly D. Ang MULTI-WORLD RESOURCES, INC. Vic Ang MULTI-WORLD RESOURCES, INC. Clifford S. Ang MULTI-WORLD RESOURCES, INC. Gina T. Ang VIRGINIA FOOD, INC. Esther Ang CHEMREZ TECHNOLOGIES INC Philbright L. Ang PHILIPPINE TRANSMARINE SERVICES INC. Rizalino A. Angeles SSI SCHAEFER SYSTEMS PHILIPPINES INC. Carolina Angeles REYES TACANDONG AND CO. Lourdes Cariño - Angeles CHAMP CARGO SYTEMS PHILIPPINES INC. Ophelia R. Anino PRU LIFE INSURANCE CORPORATION OF U.K. (PRU LIFE UK) Phillip Anonuevo JONES LANG LASALLE PHILIPPINES, INC.
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