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TABLE OF CONTENTS
A Glimpse of the Philippines
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Economic Snapshot Growth Areas • Manufacturing • Tourism • Infrastructure • IT-Business Process Management (BPM) • Mindanao Other Information to Investors
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Invest Philippines: Your Business. Our People.
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Delegation Profiles Lead Organizers
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Partner
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A GLIMPSE OF THE PHILIPPINES Socio-Political Economic Facts
OFFICIAL NAME
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Republic of the Philippines
AREA
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300, 000 sq kilometers (115, 830 sq miles)
POPULATION
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100 Million (2014)
CAPITAL
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Manila
LOCAL TIME
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GMT + 8 hours
PEOPLE :
Filipinos are predominantly of Malay descent although many have mixed ancestries such as Chinese and Spanish.
LANGUAGES :
Filipino (derivative of Tagalog) and English are official languages, including some 150 more native languages vernaculars, and dialects.
MONETARY UNIT :
Philippine Peso (with multi-currency acceptance for local transactions)
GOVERNMENT :
Presidential (Executive) with Bicameral Congress and Independent Judiciary
HEAD OF STATE AND HEAD OF GOVERNMENT :
President (also Commander-in-Chief of Armed Forces)
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"Good Governance is Good Economics" Benigno Simeon Aquino III President
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ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT Open for Business • Within 4 hours flying time from major Asian cities • Sharpest FDI growth among ASEAN • Priority Sectors: ◌◌ Manufacturing ◌◌ IT-BPM ◌◌ Tourism ◌◌ Infrastructure ◌◌ Agri-business Southeast Asia's Fastest Growing Economy • 6.1% GDP growth in 2014, 2nd fastest in Asia — NEDA • Home to the world's 3rd most confident consumers — Nielsen Consumer Confidence Index 1Q 2014 • A fifth of the population to graduate from low-income to middle class by 2015 — CLSA 2012 Demographic Advantage • PH to enter demographic sweet spot in 2015 • 62.3% of population between 15-64 years old • 500,000 university and college graduates per year • Population of 97.4 million in 2013 and projected to hit 141 million by 2050 — UN World Population Prospects Report
Sound Macroeconomic Fundamentals • Low and stable inflation: 4.1% in 2014 (BSP) and within target. • Stable banking system that solely enjoys "positive out look" from Moody's Investors Service • Robust external account: ample foreign exchange reserves, 11 consecutive years of current account surplus and creditor to the IMF • Healthy fiscal position: 3 consecutive years of primary surplus, above 11% annual revenue growth since 2011, general government debt/GDP at 39.2% in 2013 from 68.1% a decade ago, more fiscal space available for inclusive development with the biggest share going to social services Good Governance is Good Economics • Secured investment grade from Fitch, S&P and Moody's in 2013 • Obtained further upgrade from S&P to BBB from BBB- in May 2014; "most upgraded sovereign credit in the region in recent years" - J.P. Morgan • 40-notch jump in Transparency international's Corruption Perception Index since 2010 • 36-notch jump in IFC's Doing Business survey since 2010 • 26-notch jump in the World Economic Forum's Competitiveness Index since 2010
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GROWTH AREAS
MANUFACTURING • • • • • •
Major driver of growth Generates quality jobs for low, semi-skilled and high skilled workers Highest multiplier effect to the economy Supports the development of human capital Labor costs and supply constraints are rising fast in competing regional economies Regional relocation of major manufacturing companies is moving millions of jobs from risingcost to lower-cost locations in Asia
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TOURISM •
Creator of Jobs and wealth ◌◌ 1.23 million jobs generated directly in 2013 — World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) Philippine Country Report 2014 ◌◌ 7.4 million jobs to be generated by 2016 — Department of Tourism ◌◌ "PH One of the 15 Hottest Destinations" — Travel + Leisure 2013 • Fast growing industry ◌◌ Tourist arrivals of 4.83 million in 2014 ◌◌ Travel receipts of USD4.84 billion in 2014 • World's 100 Best Beaches — El Nido, Puka Beach, Palaui Island — CNN Travel • Open for Foreign Participation ◌◌ 100% foreign ownership for hotels, restaurants, and tourism facilities ◌◌ 10 million international visitors by 2016 (DOT) ◌◌ 5,057 rooms in the pipeline from global and local hotel chains ◌◌ Massive investments in tourism infrastructure »» »» »»
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Roads and bridges (PHP 12 biIlion in 2013 and PHP 14.4 biIlion in 2014) 9 international and 20 domestic airports New roads: 94km Subic — ClarkTarlac Expressway, 8km North Luzon Expressway, 42km STAR Tollway and Cavite Expressway (CAVITEX)
Category 1 status under the United States Federal Aviation Authority Philippine carriers can now access EU Direct contribution of Travel & Tourism to GDP: »» »» »»
2013: PHP472.3 billion 2014 Forecast: PHP490.2 billion 2024 Forecast: PHP843.3 billion
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INFRASTRUCTURE •
Massive Infrastructure Development ◌◌ Total infrastructure spending for 2013-2016: USD56 billion or 53% of public investment program — a demonstration of government's commitment to provide critical infrastructure ◌◌ Increase public infrastructure spending to 5% of GOP by 2016 to maximize the country's productive capacity ◌◌ More competitive and transparent bidding processes generated USD545 million in savings from July 2010-December 2013 • Building Better ◌◌ Ungraded design standards for more disaster-resilient roads, bridges, ports and public buildings • Smarter, Cleaner Projects ◌◌ USD40 million to upgrade railway ticketing system to facilitate efficient passenger transfer ◌◌ 323 service contracts to tap solar, geothermat hydro, wind and biomass potential of the country ◌◌ 1 million e-vehicles by 2020 • Open for Foreign, Private Participation ◌◌ Most PPP-ready country in the ASEAN — ADB ◌◌ The Philippines is the only country in the ASEAN to have successfully bidded out PPP projects in the last 3 years — ADB
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8 awarded PPP projects since July 2010 (PPP, November 2014) Over 45 road, water, mass transit, airports, ICT and social infrastructure projects worth over USD20 billion in the pipeline under the PPP Program Reforms to facilitate participation of foreign contractors in infrastructure projects
Big Ticket Opportunities ◌◌ Metro Manila business districts subway ◌◌ 11.7km extension of Metro Manila rail to service southern Manila (LRT Line 1 Cavite Extension) ◌◌ 47km expressway South of Metro Manila (Cavite-Laguna Expressway) ◌◌ 47km expressway dike South of Metro Manila (Laguna Lakeshore Expressway Dike) ◌◌ 56km commuter rail between North-South Luzon Railway Project (South Line) of Metro Manila Integrated Luzon Railway
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IT-BUSINESS PROCESS MANAGEMENT (IT-BPM) • •
World's No.1 Call Center Hub Menu of Services: Voice BPM, Non-voice BPM/Knowledge Processing Outsourcing, Information Technology Outsourcing, Health Information Management, Engineering Services, Animation and Game Development • Competitive Advantages: ◌◌ 3rd largest English speaking country ◌◌ 40+ million workforce ◌◌ 500,000+ college graduates per year ◌◌ 5,000+ CPAs annually ◌◌ Affinity with Western culture ◌◌ Cost competitiveness — labor costs for English-speaking professionals for voice, non-voice and IT services among the lowest in the world ◌◌ Telecom infrastructure throughout the archipelago •
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IT-BPM Hubs: ◌◌ Four (4) Centers of Excellence (Manila, Cebu, Clark, Bacolod) spread out throughout the country ◌◌ More than 34 Next Wave Cities identified as additional locations due to availability of workforce, infrastructure support, connectivity, and low cost Skilled and Competitive workforce No. 1 in Business English Proficiency -Global English Corporation's study of 76 countries "Most attractive global provider of IT-BPO services in Asia" — The Economist Corporate Network Survey 2012 "The Manila hub will allow us to tap large, welleducated workforce" — Alex Thursby, CEO of ANZ Asia Pacific, Europe and America
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MINDANAO •
Historic Deal for Real and Lasting Peace ◌◌ After 17 years of negotiations, PH Government and Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) signed peace agreement in March 2014 ◌◌ Bangsamoro, an autonomous political entity, to be established by 2016 ◌◌ Comprehensive socio-economic initiatives to uplift Bangsamoro communities »» PHP212.9 million initial package of livelihood and infrastructure projects by Department of Agriculture »» Sajahatra Bangsamoro Program assists Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) members to start a new Iife, e.g. 11,000 beneficiaries wiII receive temporary employment under the Cash for Work Program; 11,000 beneficiaries wiII be enrolled in Philhealth • Unleashing Mindanao's Growth Potential ◌◌ Second largest island in the Philippines rich in natural resources ◌◌ Accounts for 30% of the country's food output
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PH is the 5th mineralized in the world, 3rd in gold reserves, 4th in copper, and 5th in Nickel. More than half of the estimated mineral wealth of the Philippines is found in Mindanao — Department of Environment and Natural Resources ◌◌ Mindanao is the trade gateway to Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia and Philippines East ASEAN Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA) ◌◌ Growing Halal lndustry with potential to cater to BIMP-EAGA and other markets ◌◌ Accelerating infrastructure development: PHP8.78bn for Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao and PHP37.58 billion (24.9% of the 2014 budget) for Mindanao • Mindanao's % share of the Philippines' total production ◌◌ Rubber — 100% ◌◌ Pineapple — 88.8% ◌◌ Banana — 81.9% ◌◌ Coffee — 73.6% ◌◌ Coconut — 59.5% ◌◌ Corn — 49.9% (Source: Bureau of Agricultural Statistics 2012)
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OTHER INFORMATION TO INVESTORS Telecommunications Landscape: • Internet domain: .ph • International Dialing Code: +63 • Emergency telephone number: 166 • Over 80 million estimated mobile phone users • Internet / Email ◌◌ Use of the Internet widespread ◌◌ Most major hotels, shopping malls and specialty shop have wireless connectivity either free or subscribed ◌◌ Proliferation of Internet cafes (with hourly rates as low as US$0.30) • Fixed Line Telephony ◌◌ International communications via telephone are easy and efficient ◌◌ Satellite systems support back-up underwater cables ◌◌ Fixed rate for calls within Metro Manila and some providers offer flat rates for NDD calls.
Transportation Modes: • Regular flights to the country's 80 domestic airports. • Extensive road and multi-modal systems throughout the Philippines. • Car rentals (with and without drivers) may be arranged with hotels or independent rent-a-car service providers. • Taxis are the most convinent way around and are widely available both on the streets and hotels in the major cities. • Hotel taxis tend to be more expensive but are safer and more reliable. • Rail transit crisscrossing major thoroughfares in Metro Manila only.
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Tips to Investors: • Filipinos give high importance to establiching good personal relations with their business contacts. • Investors are advised to expect friendly and trusting relationship with Philippine contacts Inbound and Outbound Access and Related Information: • Most major international airlines fly to the Philippines with the various terminals of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) as main port of entry into the country. • Departure tax is pegged at Php550 (or about US$15) for international departures from Manila with children below two years of age and transit passengers are exempted from paying said fee. • Other interntaional airports are located in strategic areas like Mactan (Cebu), Clark, Subic, and, Davao.
Airport Transfers: • Larger international hotels provide free direct transfers from port to specific areas around central Manila, Before departing, it is advisable to check with travel agents about hotel courtesy buses or cars. • Taxis (both metered or contracted/ prepaid around airport lounges) are readily available. Passports / Visas: • Visa free for citizens of ASEAN countries for 21 calendar days • Visitors wishing to stay for longer than 21 days require a visa • Visas can be obtained from the Philippine Embassies and are usually processed within 3 working days.
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NUMBERS THAT COUNT. PEOPLE YOU CAN COUNT ON. The Philippines continues to grow. And with it, the confidence of foreign investors doing business in the country. Key to its phenomenal rise is its people, 100 million of them. With a 95.4% literacy rate, (2013 ADB report) and a worldwide reputation for quality performance, its workforce is incomparable. Highlyskilled. Hardworking and resourceful in the workplace. Inherently honest, peaceful and friendly. And because the Philippines is one of the largest English-speaking countries in the world, its people are proficient in the language of business. Combine all these with an improved business environment and good governance and you get an investment haven worth exploring. Invest in the Philippines. Your Business. Our People.
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BOARD OF INVESTMENTS (BOI)
The Philippine Board of Investments (BOI), an attached agency of Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), is the lead government agency responsible for the promotion of investments in the Philippines. Taking the lead in the promotion of investments, BOI assists Filipino and foreign investors to venture and prosper in desirable areas of economic activities. The BOI is your one-stop shop in doing business in the Philippines Advisory, Actualization and Aftercare Find out how to go through business procedures and requirements. We can get practical answers to your questions on how to do business in the Philippines from them. We will direct you in every step of the way in putting up the business of your choice. Our service is continuing. Do you want to know how can you benefit from your expansion or diversification of products or services? We do ’Aftercare’. We offer coordination of activities to create an investor-friendly business environment. At BOI, we value effective partnerships. Knowledge-based Research & Information Get the latest industry updates and information from us. We are in the forefront of the development and promotion of industries. We provide timely information relevant to your portfolio.
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Marketing & Promotions We organize local and international missions to promote sector opportunities for investments into the country aimed at encouraging technological innovations and providing support for industries to seize opportunities and challenges of global demands and competition. Incentives Know the compote of perks in setting up your business here in the Philippines. Check out how you can avail of tax holidays and tax and duty exemption of imported capital equipment, among others. Policy Advocacy Never lose track of policies that affect your business. We provide information and briefing sessions to let your know of any policies that affect your business. We can also be your conduit for your feedback and reactions. After all, we listen much as we propose investmentfriendly solutions.
BOARD OF INVESTMENTS Address: Tel No.: E-mail: Website:
Industry & Investments Building 385 Sen. Gil J. Puyat Avenue Makati City, Philippines (632) 896.8907 iips@boi.gov.ph www.boi.gov.ph
BASES CONVERSION AND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (BCDA) The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) is a government instrumentality vested with corporate powers under Republic Act (RA) 7227 (Bases Conversion and Development Act of 1992), signed into law by former President Corazon C. Aquino last March 13, 1992. The BCDA Charter was amended by RA 7917 in 1995, and further amended by RA 9400 in 2007. Mandated to transform former US military bases into alternative productive civilian use, BCDA remains as a major force in creating economic opportunities in the country— through its establishment of integrated developments, dynamic business centers and vibrant communities. The thrust of BCDA in expanding economic opportunities for Filipinos is echoed within its special economic zones—the BCDA Group, composed of the BCDA and its subsidiaries—the BCDA Management & Holdings, Inc, the Clark Development Corporation, the Clark International Airport Corporation, the Poro Point Management Corporation, the John Hay Management Corporation, the Bataan Technology Park, Inc. and the North Luzon Railways Corporation.
BCDA engages in public-private partnerships to push forward vital public infrastructure such as tollways, airports, seaports, and also major real estate developments. Driven by the values of integrity, excellence and stewardship, it has successfully developed economic centers such as the Bonifacio Global City and the Newport City, completed the world-class Subic-ClarkTarlac Expressway, and plans to develop further the Clark International Airport, among others. BCDA has proven to be one of the most successful government agencies in attracting investments, creating jobs for the Filipino people and boosting the Philippine economy.
BASES CONVERSION AND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (BCDA) Address: Tel No.: Fax No.: E-mail: Website:
BCDA Corporate Center 2F Bonifacio Technology Center 31st Street corner 2nd Avenue Bonifacio Global City Taguig City, Philippines (632) 575.1700 (632) 816.0996 bcda@bcda.gov.ph www.bcda.gov.ph
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CLARK DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (CDC) From a former US military base, Clark Freeport Zone is now envisioned as a premier logistics hub, a modern industrial estate and the preferred service center in the Philippines, while providing world-class facilities for training, conferences, tourism and leisure. With its own international airport, Clark is between 2 to 4 hours away from Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, China, Japan, Korea and other major Asian destination. Its location in the Asia-Pacific is a given advantage for today’s global businessmen. It is also supported with modern infrastructure, vast land area, generous fiscal and non-fiscal incentives, and a pool of highly skilled and English-proficient labor force. Clark enjoys full autonomy to enter into contracts, grant permits and licenses, build, operate and regulate utilities. It is suitable for any type of industry to include light industrial, information & communication technology (ICT), aviation and logistics, and tourism projects.
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As administrator of the Clark Freeport Zone, CDC, under the leadership of Atty. Arthur P. Tugade, has introduced a number of innovations and programs, specifically the 50% reduction in processing time for business transactions, that are intended to improve the quality of services to the stakeholders of CDC.
CLARK DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (CDC) Address: Tel No.: Fax No.: E-mail: Website:
Business Development and Business Enhancement Group Building 2122 Elpidio Quirino Street Clark Freeport Zone, Philippines (6345) 599.9000 (6345) 599.4602 / 599.4656 info@clark.com.ph www.clark.com.ph www.visitclark.com.ph
MINDANAO DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (MinDA) Formerly known as the Mindanao Economic Development Council (MEDCO), the agency was established on 19 March 1992 through Executive Order 512 issued under President Corazon C. Aquino’s term and operationalized under President Fidel V. Ramos. On 17 February 2010, lawmakers from Mindanao supported the establishment of the bill creating the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) known as Republic Act No. 9996 or the “MinDA Act of 2010”. MinDA is the government agency mandated to promote, coordinate, and facilitate the active and extensive participation of all sectors to effect socioeconomic development of Mindanao. It also acts as the Philippine coordinating office for the Brunei Darussalam Indonesia Malaysia the Philippines East ASEAN Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA), ensuring active participation of Mindanao and Palawan in the sub-regional economic cooperation.
Mindanao is the southern-most part islandgroup of the Philippines, and is considered as the country’s frontrunner in agriculture and agriprocessing sectors, contributing more than 40 percent of the country’s agricultural, forestry, and fishery output. The island-region has a total land area of 133,656 square kilometres and is subdivided into six regions, 26 provinces, and 33 cities.
MINDANAO DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (MinDA) Address: Telfax: E-mail: Website:
4th Floor SSS Building J.P. Laurel Avenue, Bajada Davao City, Philippines (6382) 221.1345 info@minda.gov.ph www.minda.gov.ph
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ZAMBOANGA CITY SPECIAL ECONOMIC ZONE AUTHORITY (ZCSEZA) The Zamboanga City Special Economic Zone Authority (ZCSEZA) was created through the Republic Act No. 7903 or “The Zamboanga City Special Economic Zone Act of 1995”, authored by the late Congresswoman Maria Clara L. Lobregat. It was enacted into law on 23 February 1995. The ZCSEZA is tasked to develop the Zamboanga Ecozone and Freeport into a decentralized, self-reliant, and self-sustaining agro-industrial, commercial, financial, investment, and tourism center and freeport with suitable retirement residential areas. The agency is a means to implement strategies to attract local and foreign investors, generate employment opportunities, and encourage regional dispersal of industries
ZAMBOANGA CITY SPECIAL ZONE AUTHORITY (ZCSEZA) Address: Tel Nos.: Fax No.: Website:
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ECONOMIC
San Ramon, Zamboanga City 7000, Philippines (6362) 992.2012, 926.1026 (6362) 992.2012 www.zambofreeport.com.ph
BANGSAMORO DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (BDA) Bangsamoro Development Agency was established in accordance with the Humanitarian, Rehabilitation and Development Aspect of GPHMILF Tripoli Agreement of June 2001. It is known as development arm of the MILF. The agency is mandated to lead, determine and manage relief and rehabilitation in conflict-affected areas in Mindanao. Since its creation in 2002, BDA have been implementing various programs and projects that were geared towards the realization of its vision/mandate anchored to its eight (8) program thrusts such as: peacebuilding, capacity building, social welfare, health improvement, education, environmental management, economic development and youth development. At present, BDA is implementing major programs with support from different development partners: Mindanao Trust Fund-Reconstruction and Development Program (MTF-RDP), Community Development in Conflict Affected Areas in Mindanao (CD-CAAM), Program for Local Economic Development through Enlightened Governance and Grassroots Empowered (PLEDGE), Tahderiyyah Curriculum Program (TCP), Child Protection, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WaSH), and the Bangsamoro Development Plan (BDP)Formulation Project.
BANGSAMORO DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (BDA) Central Management Office Address: 68 Oblates Drive, RH-7 Cotabato City Tel No.: (064) 552.0131Â Central Mindanao Address: Tel/Mobile No.:
23 Jasmin Street, RH-6 Cotabato City (064) 421.1090 / (63917) 700.8344
South Mindanao Address: Mobile Nos.:
020 Naranjita Street, Baranagay South, General Santos City (63917) 315.4421 / (63935) 295.1827
Ranaw Address: Mobile No.:
3rd Floor, Jima Building Corner Baguindali Street, Sarimanok Marawi City (63926) 290.5577
Davao Address: Tel/Mobile No.:
Nurol Hidayah, Upper Salazar Village Mati City, Davao Oriental (087) 811.1229 / (63927) 613.8847
Zamboanga and Basilan Address: 03 Geras Road, Geras Village Barangay Sumagdang Isabela City, Basilan Mobile No.: (63917) 762.3871 Zamboanga Peninsula Address: Door 2 Malaco Apartment, Banale Pagadian City Mobile No.: (63917) 720.9930 Sulu and Tawi-Tawi Address: Mobile No.:
Chinese Pier, Jolo Sulu (63926) 448.0897
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LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF CALOOCAN CITY The people of Caloocan should be proud of their city. It had at one time or another, romantic flings with history. Foremost among these episodes were the events that took place in 1896, when organized armed resistance rose against the tyranny of the Spanish masters in the Philippines. These caught the attention of the Filipino people and the world as well. The name Caloocan has always been prominently written in the pages of our history. Writers, poets, and even balladeers always mentioned the Cry of Balintawak; the names of Andres bonifacio, Tandang Sora, Antonio Luna, Torres Bugallon, Cecilio Apostol
LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF CALOOCAN CITY Address: Telfax: Website:Â
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A. Mabini, Caloocan City 1400, Philippines (632) 288.8811 www.caloocancity.gov.ph
THE QUEZON CITY GOVERNMENT
The Quezon City Government is a local government which governs the largest city in Metro Manila, Philippines. It is a city of more than three million people, 40% of whom are less than 20 years old. Quezon City also hosts the largest number of registered businesses in the Philippines, of more than 64,000 enterprises operating within a land area of 161.126 sq. km.
THE QUEZON CITY GOVERNMENT Address: Tel No.: Website:
Elliptical Road Barangay Central, Diliman Quezon City 1100 Philippines (632) 988.4242 www.quezoncity.gov.ph
The city is the strategic convergence point for the metropolitan road and transportation networks, making the city an ideal distribution hub. It is known for its large retail sector, active business processing industry, and hospital and medical facilities. The city is governed by a mayor, Herbert Constantine Bautista, who acts as chief executive of the city, and a vice mayor, Josefina G. Belmonte, who acts as presiding officer of the local legislature called the City Council. The city has 36 legislators, representing six congressional districts, plus two representatives of local associations. The City also has six national representatives in the Philippine Congress.
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LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF DAVAO CITY
Davao City is one of the major metropolitan areas in the Philippines. It serves as the center for commerce, trade, tourism, investments, and finance in the Southern Philippines. At 6°58' to 7°34' N latitude, R5°14' to 125°40' E longitude, the city enjoys the best of the tropics with perfect weather all year allowing for uninterrupted production and business operations. This bustling urban center is also home to educational, recreational, ecotourism, health and wellness institutions. Its dynamic economy, human resource, infrastructure, favorable business environment, responsive local government and high quality of life make Davao City a preferred destination for investment and leisure. Due to these facets, Davao City is consistently cited by the Asian Institute of Management Policy Center as one of the top metropolitan cities that has a business environment favorable to investors and by Asiaweek Magazine as one of Asia's Top 20 Most Livable Cities. Davao City is also named as one of the Top Ten Asian Cities of the Future by the Foreign Direct Investment magazine of the Financial Times Group, based on investment opportunities and governance. Davao City has also been named the No. 1 Next Wave City by the Business Process Outsourcing Association of the Philippines (BPAP) due to its superior quality of manpower and availability of world-class infrastructure. Davao City is now poised to host more investments activities
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in ICT (and ICT-related) infrastructure and services such as business process outsourcing for both voice and non-voice, knowledge process outsourcing such as graphics, animation, and engineering service and design, and information technology outsourcing such as software development. As a prime tourism and business destination, Davao City has numerous first-rate accommodations, business and convention facilities, large shopping malls, variety of restaurants, health and wellness centers, diverse day and night recreational activities, and a modern international airport that connects the metropolis to various important destinations around the region. Enjoy the best of both worlds in Davao City – a fascinating mix of small town allure and the sophisticated comforts of a modern metropolis. Davao City is truly an exciting cosmopolitan destination with a harmonious mix of nature and culture, wildlife and nightlife, spectacular islands and breathtaking highlands that make up one truly unforgettable Davao experience.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF DAVAO CITY Address: Tel No.: Website:
City Information Office Room 28, City Hall Building San Pedro Street, Davao City 8000 Philippines (082) 227.2500 cio@davaocity.gov.ph
DAVAO CITY INVESTMENT PROMOTION CENTER The Davao City Investment Promotion Center (DCIPC) operates mainly to provide investors and the business community free professional services such as investment incentive facilitation, assistance in securing business permits and licenses, assistance in finding suitable sites, manpower and raw materials, business matching, investment counselling and data banking. It is the lead agency of the City Government of Davao in promoting Davao as a viable investment site through organization or participation in business missions, fairs, exhibits, conferences and fora. Created through City Ordinance No.2269 (w/ amendments), it is now a division under the Office of the City Mayor tasked to help investors start business in Davao in the easiest way possible.
DAVAO CITY INVESTMENT PROMOTION CENTER Address: Tel No.: Fax No.: E-mail: Website:
Door 7, Magsaysay Park Complex R. Magsaysay Avenue Davao City 8000 Philippines (6382) 227.2860 / 227.2870 (6382) 227.2880 davaocityinvestment promotion@gmail.com ww.davaocity.gov.ph/dcip
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LEAD ORGANIZERS The Philippines Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is the primary government agency of the Philippines with the dual mission of facilitating the creation of a business environment wherein participants could compete, flourish, and succeed and, at the same time, ensuring consumer welfare. Address: Tel./Fax No.:
361 Trade and Industry Building Senator Gil. J. Puyat Avenue Makati City, Philippines 1200 (632) 751.0384 | (632) 895.6487
The Philippines Board of Investments (BOI), an attached agency of the Philippine Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), is the lead government agency responsible for the promotion of investments in the Philippines. Address: Tel./Fax No: Email: PHILIPPINE TRADE AND INVESTMENT CENTER
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Industry and Investments Building 385 Senator Gil Puyat Avenue Makati City, 1200 Metro Manila, Philippines (632) 896.8907 | (632) 895.3521 iips@boi.gov.ph
Philippines Trade and Investment Centers (PTIC) Paisal D. Abdullah, Commercial AttachĂŠ DUBAI Address: Tel./Fax No.: Email:
Philippine Trade and Investment Center Consulate General of the Philippines Room 3712, 37th Floor, Churchill Executive Tower Business Bay, Dubai, United Arab Emirates +971.4.4504252 | +971.4.4504232 pai.abdullah@philippinetrade.org / comatdxb@emirates.net.ae
ABU DHABI Address: Tel./Fax No.: Email:
Philippine Trade and Investment Center Embassy of the Philippines 2nd floor, Villa 8, Street 8 Sector 94, Zone2, Al Bateen, Abu Dhabi +971.2.2236526 | +971.2.2229588 abudhabi@dti.gov.ph / abudhabi@philippinetrade.org
PARTNER Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions The Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (CITEM) is the export promotions arm of the Philippine Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). CITEM is committed to develop, nurture and promote globally competitive small and medium enterprises (SMEs), exporters, designers, and manufacturers by implementing an integrated approach to export marketing, in partnership with other government and private entities. For three decades, CITEM has established the country’s image as the premier destination for quality export products and services. It continues to set the highest standards of creativity, excellence and innovation to achieve export competitiveness in the international market. As the prime mover in export marketing, CITEM provides export-driven programs, spearheads official participation in overseas trade fairs, organizes signature events in the Philippines and high-profile promotional activities in key markets abroad. CITEM undertakes Design for Export initiatives: • • •
Brand Building Export Coaching Product/Merchandise Development Address: Tel. Nos.: Fax Nos.: Email : Websiite:
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Young Designer Development Local - International Designer Collaboration Permanent Showroom
Golden Shell Pavilion, Roxas Boulevard corner Senator Gil J. Puyat Avenue Pasay City, 1300 Philippines (632) 831.1282 / 831.2201 Local 204 / 238 (632) 832.3965 / 834.0177 info@citem.com.ph www.citem.com.ph
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