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European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines

European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines. A Brief Overview 2011. Formed in May 1978 (33 years now !) The first European Chamber in the world Started with 58 members – today 700+/- Has Premium, Regular and Associate Members

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European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines

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  1. European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines A Brief Overview 2011

  2. Formed in May 1978 (33 years now !) • The first European Chamber in the world • Started with 58 members – today 700+/- • Has Premium, Regular and Associate Members • Is a bilateral organization with three main client groups • Members • Europeans wishing to enter the Philippines • Filipinos wishing to do business in and with Europe • Has a board of directors of 15 • Countries, industries, small / large, traders, manufacturer, service firms, exporters ECCP @ a Glance

  3. Members Officers ECCP Board of Directors 2011-2012 HSBC ING Bank Total

  4. ECCP Committees Investment & Business Environment Energy /Energy Efficiency Retirement & Healthcare IT and Team Europe Human Capital Club Pharmaceutical Membership Finance ECCP BOARD OF DIRECTORS Officers: (elected annually) President – Hubert d’Aboville Vice Presidents – Erik Moeller Nielsen & Michael Raeuber, Treasurer – Cyril Rocke Corp. Secretary – Cesar C. Cruz ECCP MANAGEMENT Vice President Henry Schumacher ECCP CEBU COUNCIL Advisory Body for ECCP Cebu Branch Headed by the Council Chairman SabinoDapat ECCP MANILA (Makati) Membership Services Dept: Business Development Services Events Management Services Membership & Publications Project Development, Business Competitiveness, /CSR; Online Services ,ASEAN Desk Accounting Services Dept ECCP Projects SMART Cebu Project; SHINE Project ; Green Philippines Project PPP Projects ; Energy Smart Program ECCP SUBSIDIARIES & AFFILIATES Subsidiaries • FAIRS & MORE INC Affiliates • EUROPEAN INNOVATION, TECHNOLOGY & SCIENCE CENTER (EITSC) • RETIREMENT & HEALTHCARE COALITION • INTEGRITY INITIATIVE INC. (being established) ECCP CEBU (Branch) Materials R&D Office SMART CEBU Project Office FMI Cebu/Trade Fairs Organizational Structure2011 As of 1 August 2011

  5. Promote Trade and Investment between Europe and the Philippines • Identify business opportunities in PH & EU • Help Create Fair Market Conditions • Remove Barriers to Doing Business • Liaise with Government • Address Company-Specific Problems • Help companies enter the European and Philippine market • Offer programs to make business more competitive • Provide access to new markets in the Philippines and Europe • Provide access to European Technology What We Do…

  6. Improving the competitiveness of the Philippines to make it attractive to investors; • Creating Fair Market Conditions & Leveling the playing field; • Removing barriers to business • Increasing trade and investment flows through networking and identifying new business opportunities • Supporting Green Business Strategies for a more sustainable future Top Priorities

  7. PHILIPPINES RANKED 85 OUT OF 139 in 2010

  8. PHILIPPINES RANKED 7th AMONG ASEAN COMPETITIVENESS

  9. Welcome to the Philippines PHILIPPINES seen as MOST CORRUPT in ASIA

  10. Create Fair Market Conditions

  11. (A commitment to ethical business practices and good corporate governance) We believe that corruption has been one of the biggest impediments to economic growth and prosperity in the Philippines and has been eroding the moral fiber of this society. As chief executives of established companies in the Philippines, we acknowledge our companies’ responsibility to lead by example in the fight against corruption and to operate our businesses ethically and with integrity. While the government has its own initiatives for reducing corruption, we realize that those initiatives cannot succeed without individual and collective commitment from businesses to level the playing field and to build integrity in the business environment. In view of the foregoing, we pledge the following: We will prohibit bribery in any form in all activities under our control and ensure that our charitable and political contributions, business gifts, and sponsorships are transparent and will not be for the purpose of attempting to influence the recipient, whether government or private, into an improper exercise of functions, duties or judgment. We will maintain a code of conduct to guide our employees towards ethical and accountable behaviour at all times, and will apply appropriate sanctions for violations of the code. We will conduct training programs for our employees to promote integrity, honesty, and accountability in the exercise of their duties and responsibilities and to convey with resolve our company’s commitment to ethical business practices. We will implement appropriate internal systems and controls to prevent unethical conduct by our employees, ensure good governance, and institutionalize the values of integrity and accountability in our business. We will maintain appropriate financial reporting mechanisms that are accurate and transparent. We will maintain channels by which employees and other stakeholders can raise ethical concerns and report suspicious circumstances in confidence without risk of reprisal, and a designated officer will be tasked with investigating all reports received. We will enter into integrity pacts with other businesses and with government agencies when dealing with procedures related to the bidding and procurement of supplies, materials, equipment and construction. We will refrain from engaging in business with parties who have demonstrated unethical business practices. To ensure collective action among business enterprises to foster ethical, clean, and transparent business transactions in the Philippines, we commit to: 1. support a nationwide initiative intended to create fair market conditions, transparency in business transactions and ensure good corporate governance; 2. participate in roundtable discussions, meetings and forum to identify the key concerns and current problems affecting the private sectors related to integrity and transparency in business transactions; 3. share “best practice”, tools and concepts which are intended to be used by all participating entities to achieve the goals of the nationwide initiative; 4. assist and contribute ideas to develop a unified "Business Code of Conduct" acceptable to all participating entities; 5. participate in the creation of key measures and control activities intended to ensure transparency, integrity and ethical business practice. 6. support the development of an audit and certification program (including a training program for advisers and auditors) that will offer a toolbox for enterprises to introduce and implement ethical practices in their business processes; and institutionalize the whole process to promote sustainability of the Integrity Initiative. Date: Signature Name Position Company Integrity pledge

  12. Collective Action for Integrity 700 firms and 17 Government Agencies have signed the Integrity Pledge

  13. I run for Integrity Towards a New Philippines • Make a Choice • Take the Step • Be the Change Integrity Run

  14. Feed in Tariffs Tax Credit Certificates Price Control Energy Supply Fiscal Incentives Competition Law Investment Priorities Plan Holiday Economics Flexible Work Arrangements EU digital system EU Ban on Phil. Flag Carriers Smuggling Business Advocacy Work

  15. Energy Sec. Almendras Meeting with ERB Meeting with BIR SC Chief Justice Corona Regular Meetings with Gov’t Officialsto discuss business issues

  16. Agribusiness • IT & Business Process Outsourcing • Creative Industries • Infrastructure • Manufacturing & Logistics • Mining • Tourism, Medical Travel & Retirement Seven Big Winners Identifying New Business Opportunities

  17. GREEN BUSINESS INITIATIVES Promoting Sustainable Business Practices

  18. Manila Water- May 2010 Amb. MacDonald -Jan 2010 Marriot Hotel- Mar 2010 NETWORKING EVENTS Dr.Reudiger - Aug 2010 Energy Future – Oct. 2010 Outlook 2011- Dec. 2010 DOLE Meeting -Aug 2010 Providing Business Networking Opportunities

  19. Business opportunities • Information and Best Practices • Create Alliances/Synergy • Develop a Roadmap for the Industry NetworkingEventsApril 2011Manila DOLE Meeting -Aug 2010

  20. Business opportunities • Best Practices in Energy Efficiency • Links to Technology Providers • Links to Green Financing NetworkingEvents19 July 2011Manila & Cebu DOLE Meeting -Aug 2010

  21. Integrity Pledge Signing of Pres. Aquino • Launch of Unified Code of Conduct • Best Practices in Integrity Compliance • Global Trends in Ethical Business Practices NetworkingEvents14 Sept. 2011730 am- 530 pmGrand BallroomMarriott Hotel

  22. Business Contacts • Agent Search • Distributor Search • Investment Partner Search • Market Research • Business Information • Trade & Investment Statistics • Busines Missions • Legal Assistance • Business Registration • Trade Mark Registration BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

  23. TRADE FAIR SERVICES

  24. Working for a better Tomorrow

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