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Reaching the SMEs: The Philippine Approach

Learn about the Philippine situation and the programs and activities of IP Philippines for SMEs. Discover the initiatives of the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry in supporting SME development and building globally competitive enterprises.

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Reaching the SMEs: The Philippine Approach

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  1. Reaching the SMEs: The Philippine Approach

  2. The Philippine Situation • 99.6% of all registered firms are SMEs • Employs 69.9% of labor force • Contributes 32% to the economy • 56% are located outside Metro Manila • SMEs still lack knowledge on IP

  3. Present

  4. IP Philippines’ Programs and Activities for SMEs

  5. Establishment of Satellite Offices

  6. Regional Trainings • 2007 – 5 provinces • 2008 – 12 provinces • Hands-On IP: IP Cliniquing for SMEs • 2007 – PCHI during the IPR Week • 2008 – monthly • Participation in Exhibits • IP Kit for SMEs • IP Training Course for Businesses

  7. IP PANORAMA • Basics • Valuation • Commercialization • E-commerce • Exports • AND MORE

  8. THE PHILIPPINE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY The Voice of Philippine Business

  9. HISTORY 1890 Camara de Comercio de Filipinas 1900 Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines 1950 Philippine Chamber of Industry 1978 Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry

  10. HISTORY 1978 Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry Letter of Instruction No. 780 Recognized the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry as the official representative of the private business sector in its relationship with the Government. As such, it shall serve as the liaison and channel of communication on matters and issues which are of common concern to the business community and government. It shall likewise be the recognized representative of the private sector in international business forums. -- 7th of December 1978 Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry

  11. focused advocacy for business growth strategic business services national/international business networking VISION building globally competitive enterprises Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry

  12. STRATEGIC THRUST Address national issues and concern SME Development Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry

  13. North Luzon National Capital Region South Luzon Visayas Mindanao PCCI MEMBERSHIP 1,207 Corporate Members 18,000 SME’s In 5 Geographical Areas • 118 Local Chambers 126 Industry Associations Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry

  14. Philippine Business Conference General Membership Meeting Advocacy Information Seminars Fellowship/Special Events Chamber Management Workshops PCCI Chamber Development Institute CHAMBER ACTIVITIES Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry

  15. MORE CHAMBER ACTIVITIES • Enhancing the Business Environment • Promotion of SMEs • Championing Productivity and Quality • Environmental Protection and Management • Research • Inter-Chamber Relations • National and Countryside Development • Corporate Social Responsibility Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry

  16. Opportunity to Participate in PCCI Standing Committees Access to Trade and Industry Association Representation in Government Policy-Making Bodies Participation as Observer in Bids and Awards of Various Government Agencies Access to Business Opportunities Business Facilitation Opportunity to Meet and Do Business with Foreign Business Partners Access to Countrywide Business Through the Local Chambers of Commerce and Industry Access to Local and International Training & Scholarships Information Services WHAT PCCI DOES FOR ITS MEMBERS

  17. WHAT PCCI DOES FOR ITS MEMBERS • Representation in Government Policy-Making Bodies • PCCI represents the business sector in a number of government bodies tasked with policy formulation and implementation. These include the following: • - Technical Education and Skills Development Authority • - Small and Medium Enterprises Development Council • - National Agricultural and Fisheries Council • - Task Force on WTO Agreement on Agriculture Re-Negotiation • - Department of Agriculture – Biotechnology Committee • - Solid Waste Management Commission • - Export Development Council • - Customs Consultative Group • - Natural Ports Advisory Council • - Technical Working Group on Philippine Ports Authority • - Cargo Handling Evaluation Committee • - National Statistical Coordinating Board • - Commission on Higher Education Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry

  18. WHAT PCCI DOES FOR ITS MEMBERS • Opportunity to Participate in PCCI Standing Committees • Membership in Committees is a privilege granted only to PCCI members. • Information Technology • Infrastructure • International Relations • Trade • Membership • SME Development • Retailers and Franchising • Tariff and Taxation • Tourism • Training and Education • Quality and Productivity • National Issues: - Energy - Governance - Global Compact Initiative - OFW’s - Population Management - Socio-Economic Monitoring • Banking and Finance • Customs Projects & Programs • Economic monitoring • Enterprise Youth Development • Environment • Export Development • Food and Agriculture • Industry Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry

  19. WHAT PCCI DOES FOR ITS MEMBERS • Access to Business Opportunities • Countrywide Business Through the Local Chambers of Commerce and Industry – M.O.V.E. Program • Trade and Industry Associations Network • Opportunity to Meet and Do Business with Foreign Business Partners • PCCI continually seeks out potential local and foreign business and trading partners through: • Trade Mission • Business Councils Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry

  20. WHAT PCCI DOES FOR ITS MEMBERS • Business Facilitation • Certificate of Origin (CO) for exporters • APEC Business Travel Card • Japan Philippines Australia • China Taiwan South Korea • Brunei New Zealand Chile • Hongkong Malaysia Thailand • Singapore Indonesia Peru • Papua New Guinea • Exporter’s Accreditation • Electronic Lodgement of Import Entry Declaration Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry

  21. PHILIPPINES - BAHRAIN BUSINESS COUNCIL PHILIPPINES - CANADA BUSINESS COUNCIL PHILIPPINES - CHINESE BUSINESS COUNCIL PHILIPPINES - INDIA BUSINESS COUNCIL PHILIPPINES - INDONESIA BUSINESS COUNCIL PHILIPPINES - ITALY BUSINESS COUNCIL PHILIPPINES - KOREA ECONOMIC COUNCIL PHILIPPINES - PROC BUSINESS COUNCIL PHILIPPINES - THAILAND BUSINESS COUNCIL PHILIPPINES - SAUDI ARABIA BUSINESS COUNCIL PHILIPPINE - SPANISH BUSINESS COUNCIL PHILIPPINES - USA BUSINESS CLUB PHILIPPINE - SWISS BUSINESS COUNCIL BUSINESS COUNCILS

  22. PHILIPPINES - CAMBODIA BUSINESS COUNCIL PHILIPPINES - CHILE BUSINESS COUNCIL PHILIPPINES - CZECH REPUBLIC BUSINESS COUNCIL PHILIPPINES - NETHERLANDS BUSINESS COUNCIL PHILIPPINES - ROMANIA BUSINESS COUNCIL PHILIPPINES - RUSSIA BUSINESS COUNCI PHILIPPINES - SLOVENIA BUSINESS COUNCIL PHILIPPINES - MYANMAR BUSINESS COUNCIL PHILIPPINES - VIETNAM BUSINESS COUNCIL PHILIPPINE - IRAN BUSINESS COUNCIL PHILIPPINES - PAKISTAN BUSINESS COUNCIL PHILIPPINES - UKRAINE BUSINESS COUNCIL PHILIPPINES - ARGENTINA BUSINESS COUNCIL PHILIPPINE - IVORIAN BUSINESS COUNCIL PHILIPPINES - FINLAND BUSINESS COUNCIL PHILIPPINE - TURKISH BUSINESS COUNCIL PHILIPPINES - SOUTHERN AFRICA BUSINESS COUNCIL BUSINESS COUNCILS

  23. WHAT PCCI DOES FOR ITS MEMBERS • Information Services • The PCCI offers a wide range of information service thru various publications: • Voice of Business Magazine • Philippine Trade and Industry Directory • PCCI Website (www.philippinechamber.com) • PCCI Library Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry

  24. STRATEGY CITIZENS PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP GOVERNMENT BUSINESS

  25. Public-Private Partnership PCCI IP Philippines • Creation of IPR Committee • Support for Information Dissemination Drive • Providing an IP Information Booth during PBC and Area Business Conferences • Inclusion of a Special Session on IPR during the PBC on October 2008

  26. Public-Private Partnership PCCI IP Philippines Tapping into PCCI’s SME Network through: Seminars Trainings Inclusion of a link on IP Developments in the PCCI Website

  27. THANK YOU! THE PHILIPPINE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY

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