Membership Meeting
European-Philippine Business Summit 2019
Marriott Grand Ballroom
2019 has so far been an exciting year for the European-Philippine business community. It marks the first anniversary of the implementation of the landmark Ease of Doing Business Law and welcomes the 18th Congress with its list of legislative economic priorities. Steady macroeconomic fundamentals as well as the administration’s plans and pronouncements concerning economic reforms also open opportunities for further trade and investments. Furthermore, the ECCP aims to build upon the achievements of the past years in making the Philippine business environment friendlier for European companies and ensuring that these businesses can make the most of these exciting developments.
In this context, the ECCP is organizing its European-Philippines Business Summit (EPBS) with the theme: “Trade, Investment, and Development: Building the Future Together” on 24 October 2019, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, at the Marriott Grand Ballroom. Now on its sixth year, this flagship event of ECCP will gather high-level representations from the government, the private sector, academe, and various stakeholders keen on strengthening the European-Philippine economic relations. This year’s EPBS will also feature sessions on:
AGENDA
| TIME | ACTIVITY |
|---|---|
| 7:30 AM-8:30 AM | Registration |
| 8:30 AM-8:35 AM | Welcome RemarksMr. Nabil Francis confirmed President, European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) |
| 8:35 AM-8:45 AM | EU-PH Investment, Trade and Development Nexus Mr. Thomas Wiersing confirmed Chargé d’Affaires, a.i, Delegation of the European Union to the Philippines |
| SESSION 1: ECONOMIC SNAP-CHAT | |
| Keynote Address The keynote address will take place in the presence of the European-Philippines business community, members of the diplomatic corps, and other high-level representation from the government and the private sector. The keynote address will focus on the economic performance of the country in 2018, and how European-Philippine trade and investments have played a role in sustainable development. | |
| 8:45 AM-9:00 AM | Keynote Speaker |
| 9:00 AM-9:15 AM | Dr. Ceferino Rodolfoconfirmed Undersecretary, Industry Development and Trade Policy Group (IDTPG), Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) |
| Advancing Policy Reforms in Pursuit of Competitiveness Delivering sound economic policies remains instrumental for developing countries such as the Philippines to encourage business dynamism, foster competition, and reduce barriers to trade. This part will highlight some of the major economic policy reforms and recommendations to achieve inclusive and sustainable economic growth. | |
| 9:15 AM-9:25 AM | Mr. Calixto Chikiamcoconfirmed President Foundation for Economic Freedom (FEF) |
| Political Economy: On Regional Integration and Investment Policies In recent years, Southeast Asia is fast becoming a point of interest of geopolitical activity among emerging markets and developing countries as it seeks to close its divides and promote closer linkages. This discussion will center on the recent political and economic developments around the region and its implications to the Philippines’ overall growth and performance as well as its Doing Business climate. | |
| 9:25 AM-9:35 AM | Mr. Chris Humphrey confirmed Executive Director, EU-ASEAN Business Council |
| 9:35 AM-10:00 AM | Panel Discussion and Open Forum Dr. Ceferino Rodolfo, DTI Undersecretary confirmed Mr. Calixto Chikiamco, FEF President confirmed Mr. Chris Humphrey, EU-ABC Executive Director confirmed Mr. Hans Vriens, Vriens & Partners Managing Partner confirmed Geopolitical and Investment Outlook: Views from Industry & the Region Against the backdrop of the Southeast Asian region and dynamics in global trade and politics, this discussion will reflect on key priorities and interests of international investors and businesses in the Philippines. What is top-of-mind for the international business community, and what are they looking forward to in the Philippine market? Moderator: Ms. Cathy Yang confirmed Anchor and Managing Editor ABS-CBN News Channel |
| SESSION 2: SECTORAL ISSUES | |
| The private sector will be a key partner to government efforts in achieving inclusive growth and sustainable development. This session will showcase overviews of different focus sectors, recent issues and developments, government interventions, as well as the industry’s path forward. Best practices and innovations in these sectors as well as emerging trends will be featured. | |
| Human Capital: Future-Proofing Filipino Talent | |
| 10:00 AM-10:15 AM | Hon. Joji Aragon confirmed OIC-Undersecretary for Workers’ Protection and Internal Audit Cluster, Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) |
| 10:15 AM-10:25 AM | Atty. Eliseo Zuñiga confirmed Co-chairperson, ECCP Human Capital Committee |
| 10:25 AM-10:40 AM | Mr. Lars Wittig confirmed Country Manager Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, S. Korea and VP Sales ASEAN, Taiwan, S. Korea, Regus & Spaces by IWG |
| Healthcare: Investing in Public Welfare | |
| 10:40 AM-10:50 AM | Dr. Ma. Teresa Dioko confirmed Co-Chairperson, ECCP Healthcare Committee |
| 10:50 AM-11:00 AM | Mobile Digital Health Atty. Alain Charles Veloso confirmed Commercial Practice Group Partner and Healthcare Industry Group Member, Quisumbing Torres |
| 11:00 AM-11:10 AM | Dr. Amal Makhloufi confirmed General Manager for General Medicines & Emerging Markets and Philippines Country Chair, Sanofi |
| Captain’s Forum | |
| 11:10 AM-11:50 AM | Hon. Joji Aragon, DOLE OIC-Undersecretary for Workers’ Protection and Internal Audit Cluster confirmed Atty. Eliseo Zuñiga, ECCP Human Capital Committee Chairperson confirmed Mr. Lars Wittig, Regus and Spaces by IWG Country Manager Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, S. Korea &VP Sales ASEAN, Taiwan, S. Korea confirmed Dr. Ma. Teresa Dioko, Co-Chairperson, ECCP Healthcare Committee confirmed Mr. Eng Teng Wong Prudential Services Asia Chief Officer for Ecosystems Implementation confirmed Dr. Amal Makhloufi Sanofi Philippines General Manager for Pharmaceuticals confirmed Moderator: Atty. Christina Macasaet-Acaban confirmed Head, Healthcare Industry Group and Competition Focus Group Quisumbing Torres |
| 11:50 AM-1:00 PM | Lunch |
| Afternoon Keynote Address | |
| 1:00 PM-1:15 PM | Hon. Ramon Lopez confirmed Secretary Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) |
| Transportation and Infrastructure: Building for Resilience | |
| 1:15 PM-1:30 PM | Atty. Garry V. De Guzman confirmed Undersecretary for Finance, Department of Transportation |
| 1:30 PM-1:40 PM | Mr. Michael Raeuber confirmed Chairperson, ECCP Infrastructure and Transportation Committee |
| Energy and Environment: Towards a Clean and Green Philippines | |
| 1:40 PM-1:55 PM | Hon. Jesus Tamangconfirmed Director, Department of Energy (DOE) Energy Policy and Planning Bureau (EPPB) |
| 1:55 PM-2:00 PM | Ms. Ruth Yu-Owen confirmed Chairperson, ECCP Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Committee |
| 2:00 PM-2:05 PM | Mr. Kristoffer Rada confirmed Chairperson, ECCP Environment and Water Committee |
| 2:05 PM-2:20 PM | Sec. Roy Cimatu confirmed Secretary, Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) |
| 2:20 PM-2:30 PM | Atty. Angela Edralin-Valencia confirmed Director for Environmental Performance and Community Relations, Republic Cement |
| Captain’s Forum | |
| 2:30 PM-3:10 PM | Atty. Garry V. De Guzman, Department of Transportation Undersecretary for Finance confirmed Hon. Roy Cimatu, DENR Secretary, confirmed Hon. Jesus Tamang, DOE EPPB Director confirmed Mr. Michael Raeuber, ECCP Infrastructure and Transportation Committee Chairperson confirmed Mr. Kristoffer Rada, ECCP Environment and Water Committee Chairperson confirmed Ms. Ruth Yu-Owen, ECCP Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Committee confirmed Atty. Angela Edralin-Valencia, Republic Cement Director for Environmental Performance and Community Relations confirmed Moderator: Ms. Cathy Yang confirmed Anchor and Managing Editor ABS-CBN News Channel |
| SESSION 3: CHARTING THE WAY FORWARD | |
| This session will feature policy insights on how the government will address the country’s competitiveness and stimulate vigorous economic growth and development in the coming years through improving the efficiency of the delivery of government services and the proposed corporate income tax and incentives reform law. | |
| Ease of Doing Business: Key to Competitiveness | |
| 3:10 PM-3:25 PM | Atty. Jeremiah Belgica confirmed Director General, Anti-Red Tape Authority |
| 3:25 PM-3:45 PM | Panel Reactors: Hon. Alicia Dela Rosa-Bala, Civil Service Commission Chairperson confirmed Mr. Guillermo Luz, Former National Competitiveness Council Co-Chairperson confirmed |
| 3:45 PM-4:05 PM | Open Forum Atty. Jeremiah Belgica, ARTA Director General Hon. Alicia Dela Rosa-Bala, CSC Chairperson confirmed Mr. Guillermo Luz, Former NCC Co-Chairperson confirmed Moderator: Atty. Ina Dominguezconfirmed Partner, Corporate and Commercial Practice Group Quisumbing Torres |
| Closing Keynote Speech | |
| 4:05 PM-4:20 PM | Mr. Nicholas Mapa confirmed Senior Economist ING Bank N.V. Philippines |
| 4:20 PM-4:35 PM | Hon. Josefina G. Belmonte-Alimurung confirmed Quezon City Government Mayor League of Cities of the Philippines Executive Vice President |
Master of Ceremonies:
Ms. Cathy Yang
Anchor and Managing Editor
ABS-CBN News Channel
Ms. Cathy Yang
Anchor and Managing Editor
ABS-CBN News Channel
Healthcare
Human Capital
Infrastructure and Transportation
Energy and Environment
Finally, the handover of the 2019 ECCP Advocacy Papers will highlight the conference as ECCP shares its highly anticipated wishlist of policy reforms to further create a level playing field and ease doing business in the country.
Registration
PHP 5,500
ECCP Members
PHP 6,500
Non-Members
PHP 2,000
Government/Academe
PHP 50,000
Executive Table
(Good for 10 persons)
* Full payment is required three days prior to the day of the event. Unpaid attendees will not be granted access to the event.
** No shows will be billed at full cost. Cancellations must be made at least 48 hours before the event.
PARTNER WITH US
Experience the following mileages with the European-Philippine Business Summit:
BRAND
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MARKETING
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For more information please contact Ms. Meluz Malantic
via meluz.malantic@eccp.com or call (+632) 8845-1326
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