OUR WORK
Through its strong relationship with the government, the European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines is able to support member companies by facilitating market access and working on the creation of a level playing field for both European and Filipino companies alike.
The ECCP's 23 sector committees convene to discuss cross-cutting and specific issues, listing key recommendations on actions needed to support market access for European businesses, and enable long-term economic welfare for the Philippines. Below are our advocacy wins in 2021.
23
Advocacy Committees
63
ECCP Signed and Co-signed position papers and letters
183
Engagements with the Philippine and European governments
161
Events
241
Media Engagements
OUR MEMBER STORIES
“Critical and timely pieces of information are vital in the Embassy’s operations and the Czech companies’ decision-making process. Based on experiences, information can be exchanged quickly through building healthy connections. This is where the ECCP has helped the Embassy both before and during these challenging times. ECCP, through its committees, is truly a provider of opportunities that allow companies and Embassies to meet, connect, and discuss.“
H.E. Jana Šedivá
AmbassadorEmbassy of the Czech Republic
“The ECCP prioritized a holistic approach in developing its local and international community in this time of uncertainty. They swiftly transitioned their physical services and programs that aim to strengthen business relationships virtually; this includes access to the latest news, insights from leaders in the field, joint foreign chambers, and research that is instrumental in improving people’s lives. Joining ECCP has been paramount to our organizational success. We highly recommend an ECCP membership for anyone who is committed to building long-lasting business relationships across the globe.“
Mharicar Castillo-Reyes
President and Chief Executive OfficerAsticom Technology Inc.
“As one of the pioneer members, the ECCP has been a resource and support to our organization in promoting trade between Belgium and the Philippines. Through this challenging time, our partnership with ECCP has been more vital. The daily advisories on COVID-19 and the series of webinars provide invaluable sources of information that keep us abreast with the latest developments in the country and connect us with industry stakeholders. With its long history of dynamic leadership and influence, we are proud to be a part of this strong organization.“
Mia Santamaria-Abela
Economic and Commercial AdvisorEmbassy of The Kingdom of Belgium (Walloon Export And Foreign Investment Promotion Agency - Manila)
“I was pleasantly surprised by the speed and effectiveness of the ECCP to adapt and turn the difficulties of the pandemic into an opportunity. The variety of subjects and quality of presenters that came to share their experience in multiple webinars were a source of valuable information and guidance; the subjects and speakers consistently exceeded my expectations that I made a point to attend as many webinars as my schedule allowed. ECCP’s wide reach and professional offerings makes it a valuable partner to any Filipino business in these challenging times we live in.“
Hany Constantin
DirectorConstant Integrated Project Development (CIPD)
“ECCP has provided an avenue for VSO Philippines to effectively reach out to, and interact with the government and the private sector. Through ECCP, VSO gets updated on issues that matter-- issues that do not normally get discussed or disseminated in other avenues and do not necessarily get printed in newspapers and other publications. This valuable role that ECCP plays for its members has become even more important during this pandemic.“
Arlina (Arlene) Mahinay
Head, VSO Philippines Country ProgrammeVoluntary Service Overseas (VSO) Phils.
“We are grateful that T.I.P is a member of the ECCP because of the value-adding sharing from the ECCP webinars. The webinars have provided critical and vital information needed by an institution to survive this pandemic and still remain strong after. The learnings have made us better equipped to perform reengineered duties in this new normal.T.I.P. shall continue to be an active partner of ECCP. We look forward to more engagements with the organization, especially towards more networking and partnership opportunities with its nearly 800 members.“
Dr. Elizabeth Quirino-Lahoz
PresidentTechnological Institute of the Philippines
