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Philippine-Chinese Business Council
( 34 Articles )
 The Philippine-Chinese Business Council (PCBC) and the Chinese-Philippine Business Council (CPBC) were founded by Dr. Aurelio Periquet Jr. and Dr. Jeffrey L.S. Koo in 1985. At that time, both the Philippines and Taiwan were undergoing transformation. In the Philippines, there were widespread protest movements and growing dissatisfaction that the public clamor at that time was no less than a new leadership. In the case of Taiwan, it was also near the threshold of change towards democracy.
After more than twenty years, the anticipated turnaround of these two economies is now a reality. Taiwan is now one of the newly-industrialized countries in Asia and the Philippines has finally taken off and is pursuing structural reforms and infrastructure developments, amidst the present economic condition in the region.
Since its inception, these joint councils have been meeting annually in pursuit of increased trade and investments and enhanced economic cooperation between the two economies.
The annual joint meeting of the PCBC and the CPBC has served a number of significant objectives over the years. These joint undertaking of the two councils has consistently provided a useful forum for sharing news on the economic situation between Taiwan and the Philippines. It has allowed a fruitful exchange of views on how we can cooperate in the growth of private enterprises and the national economies. And it has enabled businessmen to explore innovative approaches for facing challenges resulting from developments in the global market. The yearly gathering has also contributed to the expansion of trade and investment between Taiwan and the Philippines.
2007's meeting was marked as the 20th Joint Meeting of the Philippines-Chinese and the Chinese-Philippines Business Councils. The event was honored by the presence of Honorable Secretary Peter B. Favila of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and Honorable Minister Steve Ruey-Long Chen of the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA). Secretary Favila focused on recent economic developments in the Philippines and the key programs that are being undertaken by the Philippine Government to generate great impact for the business sector. He mentioned that the Philippines can offer large tracts of agricultural land for cultivation and use by Taiwanese companies. Other key sectors for development that both countries can collaborate with are in the areas of electronics, mining, motor vehicle products, health and wellness, and information and communication technology (ICT). In ICT, he emphasized that the Philippines is acknowledged as a call center hub in Asia and that the Philippines is the location-of-choice for outsourced e-services for more and more companies in the US, EU and other developed markets. Minister Chen underscored the importance for both private sector and government to take a closer look at what will be the opportunities in the face of globalization. He expressed willingness to work closely with the Philippines through a cooperation agreement so that businesses on both sides can raise the level of competitiveness.
It is believed that these joint meetings will continue to forge partnerships and develop more network linkages. As the late Dr. Periquet and Dr. Koo strove for continuous interaction among our businessmen, it is their fervent hope that what they have started will serve as an inspiration to all and will allow them to explore the opportunities both countries can offer.
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Philippine-Korea Business Council
( 12 Articles )
 The Philippines-Korea Economic Council, Inc. (PHILKOREC) is a non-stock, non-profit corporation organized between the Philippines and Korea in June 1978 to promote friendship and economic cooperation between the two countries. PHILKOREC has a counterpart in Korea, the Korea-Philippines Economic Cooperation Council (KORPHILEC).
OBJECTIVES:
- To promote, in general, goodwill, friendship and understanding between the business communities of the Philippines and Korea, and in particular, to establish closer cooperation in areas which will enhance the growth and development of the Philippines.
- To promote and strengthen trade, tourism and economic cooperation between the Philippines and Korea.
- To establish and maintain channels of communication with its counterparts in Korea and with other agencies and organizations involved in or concerned with the promotion of Philippine-Korea economic relations.
- To organize or promote missions, trade or economic, and arrange receptions of visitors when considered proper and appropriate.
PHILKOREC has selected advisors, who all come from the top government ranks, and sixteen (16) officers and thirty-four (34) active members who are leaders in their own business fields.
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RP-PROC Business Council
( 23 Articles )
The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) has signed agreement with the counterpart Chamber in China—the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) Beijing. To widen its network, PCCI also forged partnership with sub-councils of the latter in Shanghai, Xiamen, Guangdong, Hunan, Guangxi, and Chongqing, among others.
As the results of these agreements, the RP-PROC Business Council was formed primarily to initiate and to lead in undertakings that wiould promote trade and investments between the Philippines and China.
Over the years, the RP-PROC Business Council is actively pursuing projects and activities that promote the two economies. PCCI is often visited by Chinese delegations with the Council hosting or taking over the arrangements for said business meetings and all other activities.
PCCI through the Council also organized two (2) of the biggest business delegations to PROC in 1995 and 2001 during the state visit of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.
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North America
( 1 Articles )
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South America
( 2 Articles )
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Europe
( 1 Articles )
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Philippines-Indonesia Business Council
( 4 Articles )
 To promote economic relations and enhance business linkages with our potential trading partners abroad, the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) has organized the Philippines – Indonesia Business Council (PIBC) to facilitate the conduct of business activities and the forging of more areas of collaboration between Philippine and Indonesian businessmen.
The Philippines – Indonesia Business Council is one among the many bilateral councils of the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry, created to provide an ideal platform for local businessmen to tap the market in Indonesia and to develop bilateral investment and trade cooperation between the two countries. The PIBC envisions itself as one of the prime movers of growth in Philippines – Indonesia trade relations. Through the Council, we hope to establish a strong channel of communication and strengthen network linkages with prospective business counterparts in Indonesia through the organization of events such as trade promotion conferences and seminars, exchange of business missions, participation in trade fairs, among others. Moreover, the PIBC aims to foster friendship and camaraderie among the businessmen of the two countries.
The PIBC is fortunate to have an active counterpart in Indonesia, the Indonesia – Philippines Business Council (IPBC) as well as PCCI’s partner, the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, which will serve as the links in entering into the Indonesian market.
The PIBC held the First Joint Meeting with IPBC on March 5, 2003 at the Shangri-La Hotel Makati during the visit of an Indonesian Delegation headed by Mr. Aburizal Bakrie, Chairman of Indonesia Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Mr. A. Subowo, Chairman of IPBC.
The first meeting gave an insight on the areas of complementation that the two Councils can work on: tourism, transportation, trade and industry, banking, energy, among others. It concluded with a note of optimism that PIBC and IPBC will work closely on strengthening more business interaction between Philippine and Indonesian businessmen.
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Philippines-India Business Council
( 5 Articles )
 The Philippines-India Business Council (PIBC) of the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) actively promotes and facilitates trade and investments between the Philippines and India through the conduct of business meetings, seminars and forum in partnership with government agencies and other business organizations. In pursuit of PIBC's paramount goal to bridge the gaps between the two countries, the Council proudly states its accomplishments for the year 2007. Seminar on Doing Business with India IIIIn cooperation with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), the PIBC organized a seminar on “Doing Business with India III” on January 30, 2007 at the 8th Floor of Salcedo Towers, Makati City. Nearly seventy people attended.
The Rise of India and China as Economic Powers: Lessons for the Philippines
The lecture was organized by the PIBC, in cooperation with the Asia Society Philippines Foundation, Inc. on July 23, 2007 at the Bahia Room of Intercontinental Hotel, Makati City. Over sixty people attended.
RP-India Buyer-Seller Meet
The PIBC in cooperation with the Engineering Export Promotion Council (India) and the Embassy of the Republic of India, organized a Buyer-Seller Meet on September 19, 2007 at the Ballroom of Intercontinental Hotel. This was a whole day event with several exhibits and presentations made by both countries.
Business Meeting with Tamilnadu CCI delegation
One-on-one business meetings with the members of the Tamilnadu CCI delegation were conducted last September 20, 2007 at the Hyatt Hotel and Casino, Manila. This was in collaboration with the Indian Chamber of Commerce Philippines (ICCP) and the Embassy of the Republic of India.
Seminar on Doing Business with India IV with Special Focus on the Property Market
The PIBC in cooperation with the Expo and Conventions Promotions, Inc. (EPCI) organized a seminar on Doing Business with India IV on December 6, 2007 at the Philippine International Convention Center, Pasay City.
For the year 2008, the PIBC will continue providing better and meaningful opportunities and to cultivate strong and closer commercial relations with the Indian business community. Similar activities will be organized tentatively schedule on the following dates:
February 11 – Electronics & IT sector
April 3 – Chemical and Pharmaceutical sector
June 25 – Educational sector
August 20 – Agriculture and Food Manufacturing
November 19 – Real Estate and Tourism
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Philippines-Pakistan Business Council
( 3 Articles )
Chairman: Mr. Alfredo G. Yatco III
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Philippines-Thailand Business Council
( 2 Articles )
Chairman: Mr. Eusebio H. Tanco
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Philippines-Vietnam Business Council
( 1 Articles )
The Philippines-Vietnam Business Council was formally organized last July 31, 2007 with the following mission –
- Networking – Establish and maintain harmonious relations with government and private sector organizations fostering the same objectives from both countries. Facilitate the exchange of info on trade and business opportunities and business partnerships between the two countries.
- Foster Business Environment that is supportive by acting as sounding board/forum for discussions and formulation of position and strategic institutional representation on critical issues affecting business in both countries. Provide inputs and market/technical support in bilateral meetings on Joint Committees.
- Commercial Facilitation – Provide the mechanisms by which domestic firms are able to find and forge strategic alliances with counterparts in Vietnam. Provide trade information and referral services.
- Promotion – Participate/organize trade/business missions and other related events designed to facilitate market access and promote investments, products and services of members in Vietnam. Conduct seminars and workshops on subjects relating to better business between the two countries.
The first big event of the Council was the Philippines-Vietnam Business Forum with H.E. Nguyen Tan Dzung, Prime Minister, Socialist Republic of Vietnam as the Guest of Honor and Speaker last August 10, 2007 at the Manila Hotel. The forum was highlighted by a forging of an agreement between the PCCI and Vietnam CCI to strengthen economic and trade ties between the Philippines and Vietnam specifically to push the trade from $1.12 billion in 2006 to past the $2B mark.
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Philippines-Cambodia Business Council
( 2 Articles )
The Philippines-Cambodia Business Council was formally organized last November 14, 2007.
Objectives:
- Encourage and promote trade, economic, technical cooperation and tourism between the Philippines and Cambodia;
- Establish a channel of communication in promoting economic and business relations with Cambodia;
- Foster friendship and understanding between Philippine and Cambodian businessmen;
- Identify trade and investment opportunities between the two countries.
SERVICES TO MEMBERS
- First-hand info on activities/events in Cambodia
- Participation in trade missions, international meetings and conferences
- Business matching and referrals
- Involvement in decision-making during international for a/meetings
- Opportunity to meet and do business with Cambodian businessmen
- Business promotion through trade missions
- Gather trends and updates on economic issues
- Profile of each council on PCCI website
- Scholarship notices to members
- Business information from PCCI
- Use PCCI publications to disseminate information about council and firm activities
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Asia-Pacific
( 22 Articles )
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Middle East
( 5 Articles )
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Africa
( 5 Articles )
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Philippines-Bahrain Business Council
( 2 Articles )
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Philippines-Saudi Arabia Business Council
( 5 Articles )
 A memorandum of agreement was signed between the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) and the Council of Saudi Chambers of Commerce and Industry (CSCCI) on 15 June 1999 calling for closer economic partnership between the Philippines and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
On 23 September 2002, a follow-up agreement was signed by the two chambers establishing the Joint Philippines-Saudi and Saudi-Philippine Business Councils to act as an implementing body for joint business endeavors.
On 06 May 2006, a cooperation treaty was forged by PCCI with the Jeddah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JCCI) to expand our trade presence in Saudi Arabia and be able to be involved in the numerous projects that are now being undertaken in the Kingdom.
Ms. Ma. Luisa Romero, President of Elite Travel Center, Inc. and Mr. Benjamin Philip Romualdez, President & CEO of Benguet Corporation, are the PSBC Chair and Co-Chair, respectively.
The Council presently has thirty-one (31) business executives and entrepreneurs from the following industries: Travel/Tourism, Manpower Recruitment, Pharmaceuticals, Food and Beverage, Beauty Products Preparation, Real Estate/Construction, Airfreight Forwarding, Engineering/Financial Consultancy Services and Trading.
PSBC had spearheaded three outbound missions to the Kingdom in September 2002 led by former President Fidel V. Ramos; September 2003, and October 2005, which coincided with the 2nd RP-KSA Joint Commission Meeting (JCM).
In reciprocal visit to these missions, CSCCI organized a high-level delegation to the Philippines covering Manila and Davao cities on 27 February – 03 March 2005 led by CSCCI Chair Akhalid Kanoo. Presidents and CEOs of companies engaged in Industry Investment, Telecommunication, Manufacturing, Tourism, Information Technology, Trading, Garments, Foodstuffs, Agriculture, Manufacturing, Travel Agency, Real Estate and Recruitment joined the important visit.
Business seminar, one-on-one business meetings and visits to selected companies were the activities crafted for the visiting Saudi group.
The 1st JBC meeting was convened in Manila of which the agreed points are the following:
1. Each council will form their respective 10-man steering committee;
2. There should be continuous exchange of information as well as trade facilitation to obtain beneficial results for both sides;
3. JBC will give priority to Food, Tourism/Travel, Furniture, Exhibition, Recruitment and Investments to have more focus in the implementation and coordination of activities;
4. The holding of trade missions should coincide with major events and should be incorporated in the official itinerary;
5. Publicity on the visiting delegation should be worked on to generate more awareness from the local businessmen.
6. Specific business interests of delegates should be provided in advance to allow the host council to invite the target counterparts and achieve successful matching.
On the occasion of the 2nd JBC meeting, the following items were discussed and unanimously agreed upon by the two parties:
1. Regarding the issue on the formation of the Joint Investment Cooperation, both sides agreed that more study on the administrative and financial framework of the same is needed.
2. On the issue on obstacles faced by the non-oil Saudi export products to the Philippine Market, the Philippine side requested for the list of these non-oil products which could be exported to the Philippines and most probably, the Philippine Business Delegates could become the business representatives of the Saudi manufacturers in the Philippines to market and promote these products.
3. Both sides recommended to hold meetings with the Department of Health and the Bureau of Food and Drugs Administration within three months to discuss important issues regarding fish products, food labeling, processing and the standardization of the certification of the export products. Both groups are also recommending that representatives of the Joint Business Councils be invited and be involved actively in the discussions and resolutions of the concerns of this particular sector.
4. Regarding the issue on Filipino labor and manpower in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, both sides agreed that a review of policies that hinders the smooth deployment of Filipino workers to the Kingdom should be implemented. Both sides agreed that in the coming government meetings regarding Filipino workers being deployed to Kingdom, representatives from the Saudi and Philippine Business Council side be invited and take an active part in resolving critical issues and concerns.
5. Regarding to the issue on the GAMCA medical decking system, both sides objected to the decking system imposed by the medical clinics in conducting examination for workers bound for the GCC countries. Both sides recognize the right of both governments to select and to accredit medical clinics that can be authorized to conduct examinations on the workers. However, the final selection as to which medical clinic the workers will submit themselves for examinations should remain the prerogative of the workers or by the entity paying for the examination.
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Philippines-Iran Business Council
( 4 Articles )
 The PCCI and the Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, and Mines (ICCIM) partnership agreement was signed on 07 December 1998 in Manila. A follow-up treaty, which stipulates for the Joint Business Council formation was forged during the Iran-Philippines Joint Commission Meeting (JCM) in Tehran.
In accordance with the MOA with ICCIM, PCCI formed the Philippines-Iran Business Council (PIBC) in 2003 seeking to open more markets to its members beyond the traditional trading partners.
BUSINESS SEMINAR
A business awareness seminar was the first activity of the Council to provide crucial information on how to effectively tap the Iranian market. Held on 14 August 2003, the seminar presented Philippines-Iran trade and investment data including market analysis and recommendations on the business prospects in the country.
Participants were oriented by Mr. Yazdan Nadalizadeh, then Commercial Counselor of the Embassy of Iran, about market trends and critical industries that would have strong impact on the market such as Food, Information Communication Technology, Pharmaceutical, Construction, Garments and Chemical Industries, among others.
The Philippine-Iran Friendship Society represented by its President, Mr. Nader Saeedi, discussed the business proposals that can be linked between Philippine and Iranian businessmen as well as the major investment areas and attractive packages that they offer for potential investors.
His Excellency Gholamreza Yousefi, then Iranian Ambassador to the Philippines, thanked the attendees for their interest to do business with Iran and expressed his optimism that this seminar would undoubtedly contribute to the development of trade relations between the Philippines and Iran.
He assured the attendees that the Embassy will provide full support to interested businessmen in their queries about doing business with Iran.
PHILIPPINES-IRAN BUSINESS FORUM
A high-level delegation from the Iran Chamber of Commerce and Mines (ICCIM) headed by its Deputy for International Relations Faraydon Entazari visited the Philippines on 06-08 December 2004 to establish business ties with the Philippine business sector.
Seizing this opportunity to improve trade and investment ties with Iran, the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI), through the Philippines-Iran Business Council (PIBC), in coordination with the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), organized a business forum on 08 December 2004 at Dusit Hotel to highlight the trade and investment opportunities from both countries.
Then Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Cesar V. Purisima and Iran Commerce Minister Mohammad Sharttiatmadi were the Guests of Honor and Keynote Speakers during this important event.
PROPOSED EXPLORATORY VISIT TO IRAN – OCTOBER 2008
The PIBC plans to organize a group of businessmen for a cultural and tourism exploratory visit to Iran this coming October.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Atty. Deborah Daquis - Chairman
President
Corinth Global Services, Inc.
Mr. Weslie Gatchalian - Co-Chairman
Assistant Vice President
Metro Alliance Holdings &
Equities Corporation
Mr. Ernesto Rioveros - Vice Chairman
AMA Group of Companies
Mr. Emiliano Garchitorena - Treasurer
Super Sonic Travel Corporation
Lady Baie Godarzi - Secretary
Zibamiras Enterprises
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Philippines-UAE Business Council
( 1 Articles )
To further stimulate our commercial, economic and scientific and technological relations with the United Arab Emirates, the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) forged a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with the Federation of UAE Chambers of Commerce and Industry on 12 January 2005. FUAECCI is consist of seven chambers of commerce representing the following emirates: Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah
Another cooperation treaty was forged by PCCI with the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) during the 26-27 January 2008 working visit of Her Excellency President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo to Dubai, UAE.
UAE, which has an open and progressive economy, is one of the Philippine’s most significant trading allies in the Middle East region. The signing of these agreements will certainly boost our market access and promote closer ties and meaningful interactions with UAE.
Focused efforts are being made to push certain sectors to the UAE market, namely, Food, Furniture, Tourism/Health and Wellness, Business Process Outsourcing and Manpower Recruitment.
PCCI created the Philippines-UAE Business Council on 23 April 2007 to implement our trade and investment promotion activities with the Emirati business sector.
The following are the officers of the Philippines-UAE Business Council.
Eusebio H. Tanco - Chairman
Chairman
Systems Technology, Inc.
Felino A. Palafox, Jr. - Vice-Chairman
Principal Architect, Founder & Managing Partner
Palafox & Associates
Rashmi Singh - Secretary
EVP/Marketing Officer
Lightworks Resources, Inc.
Ramesh L. Mirpuri - Treasurer
Export Manager
Mirjeff Foods
Suhail Al Banna - Director
Executive Vice President
Asian Terminal, Inc.
Philippe Gauthier - Director
Chairman
Euroasia Phils., Inc.
Monico V. Jacob - Director
Chairman
Global Resource for Outsourced Workers, Inc.
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Philippines-South Africa Business Council
( 5 Articles )
 The Philippines-Southern Africa Business Council (PSABC) is one of the councils under the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI). It started in April 2004 through the initiatives of Ambassador Virgilio Reyes, Philippine Ambassador to Pretoria, South Africa. This idea came into being when Ms. Nandi Mandela, granddaughter of RSA President Nelson Mandela came to Manila with Ambassador Reyes.
The establishment of the council aims to promote trade and investment among and between the Philippines and other countries in Southern Africa namely Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia, Swaziland, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
The Council is headed by the late Mr. Jose L. Cortes, Jr., Chairman of Pacific Cement Corporation while Mr. Joseph Issifu of Bataan Strategies Technologies Inc. was assigned as Vice President. Other officers of the councils are:
- Atty. Virginia Castillo of Global Leaders in Development Inc. – Legal Council
- Mr. Nicanor Villasenor of Phil. Indo Trading Corp. – Director
- Ms. Corazon Zamora of Golden Legacy Financing Corp. – Treasurer
- Mr. Enrico Ocampo of Trinity Life & Health – DirectorMr. Michael Adams of MAA Securities, Ltd. - Director
In early May 2004, Mr. Cortes hosted a dinner for Mr. Henk Kruger of the South African Commission at Makati Shangri-la Hotel in Makati City with Mr. Miguel B. Varela, PCCI Chairman Emeritus and Chair for International Relations.
On 19 May 2004, the Council met with the group of Mr. Francis Moloi of the Department of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of South Africa during their visit to Manila at Via Mare Restaurant in Greenbelt 3. Their visit aims to study the feasibility of establishing a South African Embassy in Manila.
Last June 2004, the council organized an Exploratory Mission to South Africa wherein a total of 6 companies & organizations participated and represented the following sectors: rail & port, arms & ammunition, garments, food, coal, events management & services.
In August 2004, a meeting with Mr. Cliff Warren of PSITEK Ltd. was arranged at EDSA Shangrila Hotel to discuss the possibility of selling their telephone products to major telecom companies in the Philippines.
Mr. Yunus Carrim Ismail, Member of the Parliament House of RSA and Chairperson of Public Enterprises Portfolio Committee visited Manila to attend a conference. Mr. Cortes met with him on 30 November 2004 at the Coffee shop of Renaissance Hotel in Makati City to discuss matters regarding the development and privatization of the rail and energy sector in the Philippines. A meeting with MERALCO and Sen. Rodolfo Biazon was also arranged through the initiatives of the council.
On 10 December 2004, Mr. Joseph Issifu, Vice President of the PSABC hosted lunch in honor of Mr. Eugene Grogler, Counselor of the Department of Foreign Affairs of South Africa at Masas Restaurant at Greenbelt II in Makati City. Mr. Grogler was tasked by the South African Government to set-up the Embassy here in Manila. Another meeting was set with Mr. Jose L. Cortes, Jr. and Mr. Nicanor Villaseñor last 17 December 2004 at the Coffee shop of Makati Shangrila Hotel.
On the third week of January 2005, the council in cooperation with the South African Embassy here in Manila will jointly organize a Consultation Workshop to help identify areas of cooperation and to serve as a vehicle to exchange views on how to strengthen RP-RSA relations.
Other future plans of the council are to organize a solo exhibition of African products here in Manila and to join the South African International Trade Exhibition (SAITEX) in South Africa in order to promote Philippine products and services in the African continent.
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Philippines-Canada Business Council
( 1 Articles )
 The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) and the RP-Canada Business Council signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) on 24 January 2002 merging the PCCI Philippine-Canada Business Committee and the RP-Canada Business Council. The surviving organization is known as the Philippines-Canada Business Council (PCBC).
The Council seeks to act as one solid business group for the aggressive promotion and development of trade and investment relations between the Philippines and Canada.
Moreover, the PCBC is envisioned to be the springboard of initiatives between the two countries and to be an effective channel to help both business communities gain access to respective markets.
The PCBC is perceived to add strength to the PCCI as the voice of Philippine business insofar as the Canadian market is concerned.
VISION
Towards this end, the PCBC hopes to play an active role in facilitating rapport with the government and between Filipino and Canadian business communities with the vision of helping set a favorable economic climate.
OBJECTIVES OF THE COUNCIL
In pursuant of its mandate, the Council identified the following functions:
- To promote, strengthen and expand commerce and industry and other business relations with Canada;
- To facilitate the convenient exchange of ideas and information concerning commerce and industry between the two countries; and
- To assist its members in establishing and strengthening business contacts through the organization of events such as conferences, seminars, study tour, exchange of trade groups, participation in trade fairs and other similar activities, with the objective of promoting the growth of trade and establishing rapport between Philippine and Canadian businessmen.
MEMBERSHIP
The Council is under the International & Trade Affairs of PCCI consisting of companies and enterprises doing business and/or interested to do business with Canada.
Most of the members are representatives of PCCI member-companies and affiliated business organizations. However, non-PCCI members have also expressed their interest to be actively involved in this business group.
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Philippines-USA Economic and Business Council
( 3 Articles )
 PCCI created the Philippines-USA Economic and Business Council (formerly known as Philippines-USA Business Club) in July 2003 as a result of the trade mission that it spearheaded in September 2002 in response to the invitation by Hon. Gordon Quan, Mayor Pro Tem, Council Member at Large Position 2 of the City of Houston, Texas.
Through the five-day visit, Philippine delegates gained first-hand market information and access to potential business partners in Houston through market briefing, business matching sessions and industrial tours.
Seeing the numerous business prospects that need to be harnessed by Philippine businesses, PUBC’s main thrust is the aggressive promotion and development of the small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to the US market in recognition of its very important role as engines of growth of the Philippine economy.
PCCI is optimistic that through PUBC, possible business partnership between the Philippines and the United States could be further deepened.
VISION
To be a leading organization in creating, encouraging and enhancing trade and investment opportunities between the business organizations and individuals in the Philippines and the United States of America.
MISSION
The Philippines-U.S.A. Economic and Business Council by proactively supporting the small and medium enterprises in advancing, developing and protecting their interests through effective and dynamic business leadership.
OBJECTIVES
Pursuant to its mandate, PUBC identified the following specific functions:
- To establish close relationship with concerned organizations in promoting trade and investment between the Philippines and United States of America;
- To provide effective business activities and programs in the promotion of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) between the two countries through business development;
- To organize and implement joint trade missions focusing on the SMEs between Philippine and American business associations; and
- To create awareness among members and the Philippine business sector by providing relevant trade and investment information and opportunities.
COOPERATION AGREEMENTS To develop closer interactions with chambers of commerce in the US, PCCI inked cooperation treaty with the Filipino-American CCIs, to wit:
- Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce
- Guam Chamber of Commerce
- Philippine-American Chamber of Commerce – Houston
- Philippine-American Chamber of Commerce of San Francisco
- Filipino-American Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii
- Filipino-American Chamber of Commerce of the Pacific Northwest
- Daly City-Colma Chamber of Commerce and Industry
- Philippine-American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Chicago
- Philippine-American Chamber of Commerce of Oregon
- Federation of Philippine-American Chambers of Commerce
ACTIVITIES Since its establishment, the Council spearheaded three outbound missions, two of which were co-organized by PUBC, advocacy seminars on Information and Communications Technology and Intellectual Property Rights, organized business forums and networking sessions with business delegations spearheaded by partner organizations. For 2008, the Council plans to embark on the undertakings that are envisioned to facilitate more meaningful collaborative efforts with counterparts, namely, Intellectual Property Seminars in Cebu and Davao in the last two quarters of 2008; quarterly membership meetings, creation of PUBC website, signing of cooperation accord with both Filipino-American and mainstream US chambers, and continuous holding of business networking sessions with incoming trade delegations. An outbound business mission and the issuance of trade directory are likewise being planned for 2009 to promote Philippine businesses. MEMBERSHIP Members represent the following sectors:
- Engineering Services
- Legal Services
- Healthcare
- Banking
- Education
- Real Estate/Construction
- Manpower Recruitment
- Information Technology
- Food
- Hotel
- Franchising
- Freight Forwarding
- Handicrafts
- Garments/Textile
- Medical Transcription
- Trading/Distribution
- Medical Tourism
- Wellness and Spa
- Retirement Village
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MR. RAMON D. ESCUETA - Chair Vice President & General Manager Asia Pacific Business & Industrial System MR. ENRIQUE C. LIM - Vice-Chair Chairman Latex Products, Inc. ATTY. EDUARDO C. ESCANO - Chair, IPR Committee Senior Partner Escano, Sarmiento and Partners Law Offices MR. EDWIN A. MORAN - Chair, Business Matching Committee President Audio Dicta Transcription Corp. MR. JOEL RYAN E. TUGADE - Chair, Membership Committee President Coolaire Consolidated, Inc. MS. CHARO G. YU - Chair, Ways and Means Committee President & General Manager RGY Export and Import Trading MS. MILA R. SALTING - Chair, Trade Missions Committee President Hotel Ad’s Plus, Inc. MR. GEORGE C. KINTANAR – Chair, ICT Committee ICT Consultant
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Philippines-Chile Business Council
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PCCI is reactivating the Philippines-Chile Business Council (PIBC) to be the channel to
discover the latest prospects for business in Chile.
Mr. Alfonso Siy, Fortune & Twine Manufacturing Corp. chair is taking the lead in the organization of the said group.
Under the 17 September 1999 agreement between the PCCI and the Sociedad de Fomento Fabril, the two Chambers are committed to jointly undertake numerous promotional activities such as holding of business missions, participation in trade fairs and other related undertakings.
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Philippines-Italy Business Council
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 The Philippine-Italy Business Council (PIBC), an affiliate council of the Philippine Chamber of Commerce & Industry (PCCI) was formed ten years ago. Primarily, the council aims to enhance business and trade and assist Philippine and Italian businessmen in doing more joint venture undertakings and other forms of business cooperation. To date, the council has 14 member companies represented by local and Italian businesses operating in the Philippines.
Among the advantages of joining this council are:
- Help improve and expand your business opportunities and expand your network in Italy and Philippines;
- First hand information on trade, investment opportunities and scholarships;
- Involvement in policy making regarding issues concerning Philippines and Italy;
- Participation in Trade missions and exhibitions.
The Council is chaired by Ambassador Jose V. Romero.
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Philippine-Spanish Business Council
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 The idea of establishing the Philippine-Spanish Business Council (PSBC) started in 1997. At the same time, a Spanish-Philippine Business Council (SPBC) was also being discussed with the Philippine Embassy in Madrid.
The plan for reciprocal Councils was formalized on 3 February 2000 coinciding with the visit of Queen Sofia of Spain. Her Majesty was accompanied by a Spanish business delegation headed by Mr. Javier de Irala, President of Iberia Airways.
A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Philippine Chamber of Commerce & Industry (PCCI) and the High Council of Chambers of Commerce, Industry and Shipping of Spain was signed on 3 February 2000 at the Shangri-La Hotel in Makati City by Mr. Miguel B. Varela, President of PCCI for the Philippines and Mr. Javier de Irala for Spain. Further to this, a Filipino-Spanish Business Forum and the Inaugural Meeting of the Philippine-Spanish Business Council (PSBC) and Spanish-Philippine Business Council (SPBC) were organized.
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Philippines-Netherlands Business Council
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 The Philippines-Netherlands Business Council (PNBC) was organized through the initiatives of Mr. Ric Hettinga, former Economic Affairs Counselor of the Royal Netherlands Embassy and the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI). As such, PNBC is one among the recognized councils operating under the auspices of the PCCI. At least 60% of the members of PNBC are members of PCCI.
PNBC and PCCI actively work with their counterparts in the Netherlands, the Netherlands-Philippines Business Council (NPBC) and Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Rotterdam and Lower Mass.
As one of the primary movers of growth in Philippines-Netherlands trade relations, the PNBC adheres in facilitating and accelerating the conduct of business activities and the forging of more and stronger partnership between the businessmen from the two countries.
PNBC was organized in July 15, 2005 and was launched in October 26 of the same year with Mr. Rene E. Cristobal as its Interim Chairman and eventually as its first and current Board Chairman. In its first General Assembly meeting (July 2005), approximately 30 Philippines and Dutch companies were sworn in as the initial roster of PNBC members. PNBC has four (4) Committees:
a) Programs Committee – chaired by Mr. Rene E. Cristobal
b) Membership Committee – chaired by Mr. Alfredo G. Yatco III
c) Finance Committee – chaired by Mr. Menardo Mateo
d) PR Committee – chaired by Mr. Ronald F. Altman
Five (5) Development Objectives of PNBC: - To promote trade, economic and technical cooperation, tourism and cultural relations between the Philippines and the Netherlands and foster goodwill and friendly relations between its people;
- To establish a formal channel of communication with its counterparts in the Netherlands and with other agencies and organizations concerned in the promotion of Philippine-Dutch economic, business, and cultural ties;
- To identify trade and investment opportunities and develop other areas of cooperation between small, medium, and large enterprises in the Philippines and the Netherlands;
- To foster friendship and understanding between business communities of the Philippines and the Netherlands in general, and to establish closer cooperation which will enhance the growth of trade and tourism between the two countries and exchange information about industry, commerce, and culture;
- To assist its members in establishing and strengthening business contacts through the organization of events such as seminars, exchange of trade groups and participation in trade fairs.
Board of Trustees:
Board Chairman Mr. Rene E. Cristobal,
President, DCL Group of Companies
President/CEO, JRN Management Services Inc.
– REC Group of CompaniesTSPI
Vice Chairman – Domestic Affairs Mr. Menardo Mateo
President/CEO, Philips Group of Companies
Vice Chairman – International Affairs Mr. Ronald F. Altman
Managing Director, DelNet Int’l
Board Secretary Ms. Marieta Zee Se Ki
Director, Hamman, Inc.
Board Treasurer Mr. Alfredo G. Yatco III
President, Luzon Buying Office, Inc.
Members of the Board of Trustees - Col. Alfredo Obrero, Sr. - Chairman/President, Seal Industrial Marketing Corporation
- Mr. Hans Everwijn – CEO, BI First Defense
- Mr. Pieter Van Der Hoek – President, R&D Tec Design
- Mr. Gregor Bresser – Managing Director, Magnus Phils., Inc.
Honorary Members and Advisers - Atty. Miguel B. Varela – Chairman for Trade and International Affairs of PCCI
- Ambassador Theo Arnold – Former Ambassador of the Netherlands
- Mr. Ric Hettinga – Commercial Counselor of the Royal Netherlands Embassy
- Department of Trade and Industry – Bureau of Export Trade Promotion
- Department of Foreign Affairs – Office of the European Affairs
PNBC Secretariat headed by Ms. Edith M. Suelto / Ms. Nonoh R. Doringo is located at the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI), 3rd Floor Employees Compensation Commission (ECC) Building, 355 Sen. Gil Puyat Avenue, Makati City. Its contact numbers are: +632- 8964549 (local 125 / 126), +632-8904354, Fax No. +632-8991727, email: edith.suelto@philippinechamber.com; nonoh.doringo@philippinechamber.com.
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Philippines-Russia Business Council
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 Formally established in 14 January 1993 and registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
- Chaired by Mr. Roberto De Venecia, of Central Luzon Mahogany Corporation.
- On 11 September 1997, during the state visit of President Fidel V. Ramos to Moscow a Memorandum of Understanding between PCCI and the Chamber of Commerce of the Russian Federation was signed to further enhance the economic cooperation between countries.
- On 25 January 2008, during the visit of the Russian parliamentary delegation headed by Honorable Sergey Mironov, Chairman of the Council of the Federation of the Federal Assembly a Cooperation Agreement with the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Federation was signed.
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Philippines-Czech Business Council
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Philippines-Turkey Business Council
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Philippine-Swiss Business Council
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 The Philippine-Swiss Business Council (PSBC) which was created in March 2003 by the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI), in close collaboration with the Swiss Embassy in Manila, aims to strengthen the trade and investment relations between Filipino and Swiss businessmen. The Council serves as a channel of communication with its counterpart in Switzerland and help establish closer cooperation to enhance growth in trade, tourism, and investment between the two countries. This initiative is in accordance with the signed Memorandum of Agreement between the PCCI and the Swiss Southeast Asian Chamber of Commerce (SWISSSEA) in Geneva on 16 May 1995. To date, the council is composed of Thirty nine (39) member companies and seven (7) honorary members comprised of the PCCI, Swiss Embassy in Manila, Philippine Embassy in Berne, Bureau of Export Trade Promotion, Board of Investments, Department of Tourism and Department of Foreign Affairs. Objectives:
- To encourage and promote trade, economic, tourism and technical cooperation between the Philippines and Switzerland.
- To establish a channel of communication with its counterparts in Switzerland and with other agencies and organizations concerned with the promotion of Philippine-Swiss economic and business relations.
- To foster friendship and understanding between business communities of the Philippines and Switzerland, in general, and to establish closer cooperation which will enhance the growth of trade and tourism between the two countries.
- Assist Philippine and Swiss businessmen intending to do business in Switzerland and in the Philippines through information exchange
- To identify trade and investment opportunities and develop other areas of cooperation between small, medium and large enterprises of the Philippines and Switzerland.
- Promote goodwill and understanding between the Philippine and Swiss nationals.
In order to better steer the council in fulfilling its mandate, the Philippine-Swiss Business Council (PSBC) Board of Directors, has officially formulated the Council's new Vision and Mission. VisionWe are recognized as the most trustworthy, reliable and socially-responsible partner in trade and investment relations between the Philippines and Switzerland. The Council's Vision clearly defines its role in the development of relations between the two countries. It also helps to inspire its members to aim for excellence, not just in the Philippine-Swiss business affiliations, but in cultural relations as well. MissionThe Council's Mission for the year 2010 includes, among others, the introduction of programs focused on members' benefits, which includes a business assistance structure, communications tools, business seminars and business matching. The council's projects for the year are focused on information and cultural exchanges between our Swiss partner organizations that includes the Swiss ASEAN Chamber of Commerce and Swiss Club in the Philippines. To put action behind the plans, the Council's Board of Officers and Directors for the year 2010 is composed of committed individuals with proven abilities in their respective fields. Board of DirectorsMs. Rosario Cajucom-Bradbury Chairperson Managing Director and CEO, SGS in the Philippines Mr. Urs Hebeisen Vice Chairperson Managing Director, STAMM International, Inc. Ms. Edith de Leon Director SVP, Head of Corporate Affairs, Nestle Philippines,Inc. Mr. Patrocinia Cortez Director President, DKSH Mr. Benjamin Los Baños Director Corporate Communications and Affairs Manager SGS Philippines Mr. Reiner Gloor Director President and Executive Director Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Association of the Philippines Mr. Augusto Villanueva Director
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Networks
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MOU/MOA
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To strengthen its ties with the international community, PCCI has signed Memoranda of Agreement and Memoranda of Understanding with foreign chambers.
MEMORANDA OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN PCCI AND FOREIGN CHAMBERS
AFRICA
GAMBIA
GAMBIA Gambia Chamber of Commerce and Industry
21 of June 2005 / Manila
MR. CRISANTO S. FRIANEZA, Secretary General
MAM CHERNO JALLOW, Executive Secretary
IVORY COAST
IVORY COAST Ivorian Business Delegation
23-Oct-98 / Pasay City
DR. ALBERTO FENIX, President
MR. JULES N'GUESSAN, Head of Delegation
SOUTH AFRICA
SOUTH AFRICA Chambers of Commerce and Industry of South Africa
8-Jun-04 / Johannesburg, South Africa
MR. JOSE L. CORTES, JR., President, Philippines-Southern Africa Business Council
MR. JOHANN DE BRUYN, Director, Foreign Trade
Pretoria Chamber of Commerce & Industry
11-Jun-04 / Pretoria, South Africa
MR. JOSE L. CORTES, JR., President, Philippines-Southern Africa Business Council
MR. SALIM YOUSUF, President
AMERICAS
ARGENTINA
Argentine Chamber of Commerce
6 October 1995
MR. JOSE LUIS U. YULO, JR.
MR. MATEO GORETTI
Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Production of the Argentine Republic (CACIPRA)
20 September 1999
DR. ALBERTO FENIX
MARIA ARSENIA TULA
Argentine Chamber of Commerce for South-East Asia
27 October 2005
Amb. Donald G. Dee
Mr. Ernesto Fernandez-Taboada – ACCSEA Executive Director
CANADA
Canada Philippines Business Council and Philippines-Canada Business Council
17 May 2002 / Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
MR. ALFREDO G. YATCO IIII, Head of Mission
MS. ALICIA NATIVIDAD, Chairperson, Canada Philippines Business Council
MR. ROBERT J. KEYES, Senior VP, International Canadian Chamber of Commerce
GAIL LOGAN, President, Greater Ottawa Chamber of Commerce
Philippines-Canada Trade Council and Philippines-Canada Business Council
10 May 2002 / Canada
MR. ALFREDO G. YATCO III, Head of Mission
E.A. (ED) TAPIA, President
Philippine Chamber of Commerce – Toronto
04 October 2001
MR. MIGUEL B. VARELA
MR. EDUARDO LEE
CUBA
Chamber of Commerce of the Republic of Cuba
7 September 2001, Manila
MR. MIGUEL B. VARELA, President
MS. NOEMI BENITEZ DE MENDOZA, Vice Minister for Foreign Investment and Economic Cooperation
CHILE
Sociedad de Fomento Fabril
17 September 1999
DR. ALBERTO FENIX, JR.
MR. FELIPE LAMARCA
MEXICO
Consejo Empresarial Mexicano Para Asuntos Internacionales
12-May-97 / Mexico City
MR. BENIGNO RICAFORT, Vice President
MR. JUAN ELEK, Chairman
PANAMA
Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture of Panama
14 May 1997 / Panama City, Republic of Panama
MR. BENIGNO RICAFORT, Vice President
MR. EDGARDO R. CARLES, President
PERU
Confederacion Nacional de Instituciones Empresariales
Privadas del Peru
25-Jan-93 / Manila, Philippines
MR. JOSE PARDO
MR. JUAN ANTONIO AGUIRRE ROCA
USA
Filipino Chamber of Commerce of the Pacific Northwest
10 June 2005 / Seattle, Washington
MR. ANGELITO E. COLONA, VP for NCR
MR. BERT GOLA, President
Filipino Chamber of Commerce of the Pacific Northwest and Philippines Canada Trade Council
10 June 2005 / Seattle, Washington
MR. ANGELITO E. COLONA, VP for NCR
MR. BERT GOLA, President
MS. CARMELITA S. TAPIA, President
Philippine-American Chamber of Commerce-Houston
17 Sept 2002 / Houston, Texas
MR. RAMON ESCUETA
MS. LUZ BATES
Filipino-American Chamber of Commerce of San Francisco
10 September 2003 / Manila
MR. MIGUEL VARELA
MS. CARMEN COLET
Daly City-Colma Chamber of Commerce
20-Oct-99 / Manila, Philippines
DR. ALBERTO FENIX, President
MR. MARIO PANORINGAN, President
Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii and Filipino Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii
24-Jun-94
MR. JOSE LUIS YULO
Mr. Bernice Bowers
Filipino Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii
21 November 2003 / Manila
MR. MIGUEL B. VARELA
MR. VERGEL ADONIS
Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce
20-Oct-95
MR. JOSE LUIS YULO
MR. FLETCHER WILEY
Guam Chamber of Commerce and Industry
27-May-97 / Pasay City
MR. RAUL BONCAN
MR. OVIDEO R.A. CALVO
Philippine American Chamber of Commerce of Oregon United States of America
23 October 1997 / Manila, Philippines
MR. PETER C.L. YU, Vice President
MR. JAIME LADAO, Vice President
MS. ANGIE G. COLLAS-DEAN, President - Philippine American Chamber of Commerce of Oregon USA
JAMIE LIM, President for Trade & Investment
Daly City-Colma Chamber of Commerce and Industry
11 October 2005 / Manila Hotel
Amb. Donald G. Dee
Mr. John Hui
Philippine American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Chicago
21 July 2006 / Makati City
ATTY. MIGUEL B. VARELA, Chairman
CYNTHIA C. FLORES, President
Philippine American Chamber of Commerce of Oregon
21 February 2007 / Manila Hotel
ATTY. MIGUEL B. VARELA, Chairman Emeritus
JAIME J. LIM, President
Federation of Philippine American Chambers of Commerce (FPACC)
25 October 2007 / Manila Hotel
MR. SAMIE LIM, President
MS. YOLANDA O. STERN, President
Witnesses:
ATTY. MIGUEL B. VARELA, Chairman Emeritus & Chairman, International & Trade Affairs
MR. GUS I. MERCADO, Head of Mission
ASEAN & ASIA-PACIFIC
AUSTRALIA
Australian Federal Economic Chamber
17-Apr-00 / Vienna, Austria
AMB. FRANCISCO V. DEL ROSARIO, Senior Adviser, PCCI
DR. EGON WINKLER, Director-General, Foreign Trade Dep't.
BANGLADESH
Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry
15-Dec-1989 / Manila, Philippines
DR. AURELIO PERIQUET, JR., PCCI President
MR. AKHTARUZZAMAN CHOWDHURY, President
BRUNEI
National Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Brunei Darussalam
7-Aug-1994 / Brunei
DR. AURELIO PERIQUEST, JR., PCCI President
MR. HAJI IDRIS BI HAJIS ABAS, President
National Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Brunei Darussalam (NCCIBD)
Kamar Dagang dan Industri Indonesia (KADIN)
National Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Malaysia
SHEIK ABAS BIN SHEIKH MOHAMAD, President, NCCIBD
MR. IMAN TAUFIK, Vice President, KADIN
DATO SERI ABDUL RAHMAN MAIDIN, Vice President, NCCIM
MR. ANTONIO R. SANTOS, Regional Governor, Central Mindanao
CAMBODIA
Cambodia Chamber of Commerce
18 May 2004
MS. NOEMI L. SALUDO, President
NEAK OKNHA SOK KONG, President
CHINA
China Jilin Provincial Association of Industry and Commerce
26 April 2005 / Manila, Philippines
MR. EDUARDO GUTIEREZ-ONG, Vice President
Jilin Side: In Chinese Characters
Jiangsu Chamber of Import and Export Commerce
11 April 2005 / Manila, Philippines
MR. MIGUEL B. VARELA, Chairman Emeritus
HUANG JIN LAN, Vice Chairman
China Chamber of International Commerce
27 April 1993 / Beijing, PROC
MR. JOSE PARDO, President
UNKNOWN
China Council for the Promotion of International Trade
17 May 2000 / Beijing, PROC
MR. MIGUEL B. VARELA, President
MR. YU XIASONG, Chairman
CCPIT Guangdong Sub-Council
13 June 1994 / Guangzhou, PROC
MR. HERMAN M. MONTENEGRO, President
MR. TAN ZHOU TIAN, Vice President
CCPIT Hunan Sub-Council
23-Nov-04 / Makati City, Philippines
MR. MIGUEL VARELA, Chairman Emeritus & Chair for International Relations
MS. LI WEI WEI, Chairman
MR. GLENN PEÑARANDA, Executive Director, FTSC - DTI
MR. ZHENG MAOQING, Vice Governor, Hunan Province, China
CCPIT Jiangsu Sub-Council
27 November 2003 / Manila, Philippines
MR. MIGUEL B. VARELA, Chairman Emeritus & Chair for International Relations
MR. XU YAN, Chairman
CCPIT Shanghai Sub-Council
October 1994 / Manila, Philippines
MR. MIGUEL B. VARELA, UNKNOWN
CCPIT Xiamen Sub-Council
18 October 1994 / Xiamen, PROC
MR. MIGUEL B. VARELA, Vice President
Chinese Manufacturers Association of Hongkong
30 April 1993 / Hongkong, PROC
MR. JOSE T. PARDO, President
MR. MIGUEL B. VARELA, Vice President
MR. HERBERT LIANG, President
MR. TONY M. CHAU, Vice President
Federation of Filipino Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc. and CCPIT Guangxi Sub-Council
15 April 2004 / Manila, Philippines
MR. MIGUEL B. VARELA, Honorary Chairman & Chairman, International Relations
MR. YE XUEMING, Chairman - CCPIT Guangxi
MR. ROBIN SY, President - FFCCCII
Chamber of International Commerce Shanghai
23 February 2006 / Makati, Philippines
MR. WILLIAM S. CO, Acting President
MR. CEN FURONG, Chairman
China Council for the Promotion of International Trade, Chongqing Subcouncil
19 July 2007 / Manila, Philippines
MR. SAMIE LIM, President
MR. ZOU XIAO PING, President
INDIA
Confederation of Indian Industry
5 March 2003 / Manila, Philippines
MR. MIGUEL B. VARELA
Honorary Chairman & Chairman, International Relations
MR. ASHOK SOOTA
President
Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry and the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India
12 August 1994 / Manila, Philippines
DR. AURELIO PERIQUET JR., Chairman
MR. FEDERICO PASCUAL, Vice President
MR. DEEPAK BANKER, Vice President
AMB. SHYMALA COWSIK
Indian Merchants Chamber
5 April 1995 / Bombay, India
MR. JOSE LUIS U. YULO, JR., President
MR. FT KHORAKIWALA, President Elect
National Capital Region Council of PCCI and Tamil Nadu Small & Tiny Industries Association (TANSIA)
3 December 1993 / Manila, Philippines
MR. ANIANO BAGABALDO, Regional Governor, NCR Council (PCCI)
MR. VAIDTYANATHAN KRISHNASWANI, President TANSIA
MR. ROGELIO D. GARCIA, Area Director, NCR Council (PCCI)
MR. A.V. VARADHARAJAN, Chairman, INTEC 94
MR. T.V. HARIHARAN, Secretary TANSIA
MR. RENATO A. FLORENCIO, Vice President, Small & Medium Enterprises & Regional Affairs
PCCI
DR. EDUARDO G. ONG, Sec. Gen. NCRC (PCCI)
Federation of India Chambers of Commerce and Industry
December 11, 2006 / Manila, Philippines
Amb. Donald Dee, President, PCCI
Saroj Kr Poddar, President, FICCI
JAPAN
Kansai Economic Federation
30 August 1996 / Manila, Philippines
MR. FEDERICO C. PASCUAL, President
MR. TETSURO KAWAKAMI, Chairman
Osaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry
12 March 1993
MR. JOSE T. PARDO, President
MR. MASAFUMI OHNISHI, Chairman
Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan
19 April 2001 / Manila, Philippines
MR. MIGUEL B. VARELA, President
MS. ISABELITA T. MANALASTAS, President
KOREA
Daegu Chamber of Commerce and Industry
15-Oct-04 / Makati City, Philippines
MS. NOEMI L. SALUDO, President
MR. ROO HEE CHAN, President
Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry Manila
MR. FRED J. ELIZALDE, President
MR. WAN-SON TAE, President
Philippines-Korea Economic Council, Inc. and Korea Chamber of Commerce Philippines
3 April 2003 / Makati City
MR. DAVID L. BALANGUE, Chairman, Philippines-Korea Economic Council, Inc.
MR. ILL-KYOUNG PARK, President, Korea Chamber of Commerce Philippines
Philippine Exporters Confederation, Inc. and Association of Foreign Trading Agents in Korea
17 May 2002 / Makati City, Philippines
MR. SERGIO R. ORTIZ-LUIS, JR., President, PCCI
ATTY. ANIANO G. BAGABALDO, Executive Vice President & CEO, PHILEXPORT
MR. CHUL PYUNG CHIN, Chairman AFTAK
MALAYSIA National Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Malaysia
8 August 2001 / Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
MR. MIGUEL B. VARELA, President
YBHG DATO SARI ABDUL RAHMAN MAIDIN, Vice President
MALDIVES
Maldives National Chamber of Commerce & Industry
21 March 2007
MR. ANGELITO E. COLONA, Chairman, Metro Manila Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc.
MR. MOHMED SALIH, President, Maldives National Chamber of Commerce & Industry
MYANMAR
The Union of Myanmar Federation of Chambers of Commerce & Industry
Educational Affairs Committee
10 June 2004 / Yangon, Myanmar
DR. EDUARDO GUTIERREZ-ONG, Vice President, Internal Affairs
U SEIN WIN HLAING, Secretary General
NEPAL Ceylon Chamber of Commerce and Industry
19 May 2000 / Katmandu, Nepal
MR. MIGUEL B. VARELA
President
MR. TILAK DE ZOYSA
Deputy Chairman
Nepal Chamber of Commerce
27 October 2000 / Manila, Philippines
MR. MIGUEL B. VARELA
President
MR. RAJESH KAZI SHRESTHA
President
NEW ZEALAND
Philippines Chapter of the ASEAN-New Zealand combined
Business Council and Business New Zealand
29 may 2007 / Auckland, New Zealand
MR. DONALD G. DEE ,President
MR. PETER BARMETT, Chairman, ANZCBC
MR. ALASDAIR THOMPSON, Chief Executive, Business New Zealand
PAKISTAN
Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry
2006 / Pakistan
MR. MIGUEL B. VARELA
Chairman
MR. CHAUDHRY MUHAMMAD SAEED
President
SINGAPORE
Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry
7 September 1992 / Manila, Philippines
MR. JOSE T. PARDO
MR. TAN ENG JOO
Singapore Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry
24 August 2001 / Singapore
MR. MIGUEL B. VARELA, President
MR. ROBIN LAU, Vice President
TAIWAN Philippine-Chinese Business Council (PCBC), Semiconductor
and
Electronics Industries of the Philippines (SEIPI), Computer
Manufacturers, Distributors and Dealers Associations of the Philippines
(COMDAP), Institute for Information Industry (ITT) and
Chinese-Philippine Business Council (CPBC)
27 September 2003 / Taipei, Taiwan
MR. JIMMY PO, PCBC Chairman
Unknown
THAILAND Petroleum Authority of Thailand and the Philippines-Thailand Business Council
19 December 1998 / Bangkok, Thailand
MR. CESAR V. PURISIMA
MR. EUSEBIO TANCO, Co-Chair, PTBC
MR. PALA SOOKAWESH, Governor of PTT
VIETNAM
Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Vietnam
26 June 1995 / Hanoi, Vietnam
MR. RAUL HERNANDEZ, Vice President
MR. DOAN NGOC BONG, First Vice President
Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry
10 August 2007 / Manila Hotel
SAMIE LIM, President
VU TIEN LOC, Chairman and President
EUROPE
AUSTRIA
Austrian Federal Economic Chamber
17 April 2000 / Vienna, Austria
AMB. FRANCISCO V. DEL ROSARIO, Senior Adviser, PCCI
DR. EGON WINKLER, Director-General, Austrian Federal Economic Chamber
CROATIA
Croatian Chamber of Economy
10-Oct-97 / Cebu City, Philippines
MR. FEDERICO C. PASCUAL, President
MS. DUNJA KONVEJOD, Managing Director, International Relations
CZECH REPUBLIC
Economic Chamber of Czech Republic
9 October 2002 / Prague, Czech Republic
MR. JOSE LUIS U. YULO, JR., Chairman, Philippine-Czech Business Council, PCCI
MR. JOSEF CILEK, Vice President, Economic Chamber of the Czech Republic
DENMARK
Danish Chamber of Commerce
22 February 2002 / Copenhagen
MS. FLORECITA B. FLORES, Director-General
MS. LARS KROBAK, Director General
ESTONIA
Estonian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
28 October 2004 & 8 October 2004
Makati City, Philippines & Tallinn, Estonia
MS. NOEMI L. SALUDO, President
MR. TOOMAS LUMAN, President
BELGIUM
Belgian-Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry
13-Dec-93 / Manila
MR. JOSE T. PARDO, President
MR. THEO PIEPERS, President
Federation of Belgian Companies
15-Sep-94 / Brussels, Belgium
MR. HERMAN MONTENEGRO, President
MR. GEORGE JACOBS, Chairman
BULGARIA
Chamber of International Commerce of the Philippines and Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
7 October 1991
MR. HERMAN MONTENEGRO, Director, Philippine Chamber of Commerce & Industry
UNKNOWN, Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce & Industry
FINLAND
Finland-ASEAN Trade Association
13-Oct-98 / Helsinski, Finland
MR. RAMON K. ILUSORIO, Representative
MR. GAIUS GYLLENBOGEL, Chairman
Philippines-Finland Association & Philippines-Finland Business Council
4 September 2003 / Makati City, Philippines
MR. SERGIO R. ORTIZ-LUIS, JR., President, Philippine Chamber of Commerce & Industry
Mr. SIMO HOIKKA, President, Philippines-Finland Association
MR. PEKKA VAINIO, Chairman, Philippines-Finland Business Council
FRANCE
Confederation of French Industry
17-May-90 / Makati City
DR. AURELIO PERIQUET, JR., President
MR. JEAN-LUOP DE LAMOTTE
Le Club French Business Association of the Philippines
14 May 2001 / Manila, Philippines
MR. MIGUEL B. VARELA, President, Philippine Chamber of Commerce & Industry
MR. ROGER FERRARI, President, Le Club French Business Association
Marseille Chamber of Commerce and Industry
7 July 2004 (Manila) & 1 November 2001 (Marseille)
Makati City
Mr. Miguel B. Varela, Chairman Emeritus
MR. JEAN-PIERRE BARADE, President of International Council
Paris Chamber of Commerce and Industry
18-May-95 / Paris, France
MR. JOSE LUIS U. YULO, JR., President
MR. HUBERT FLAHAULT
GERMANY
Association of German Chambers of Commerce and Industry
9-Jan-2001 (DHIT), 21-Dec-00 (PCCI)
Berlin, Germany & Manila, Philippines
MR. MIGUEL B. VARELA, President
MR. FRANZ SCHOSER
Director-General
Leipzig Chamber of Commerce and Industry
8-Mar-95 / Apr-95
Manila and Leipzig
MR. JOSE LUIS U. YULO, JR., President
DR. RUDOLF SOMMERLATT, President
GREECE
Philippine-Greece Business Council
6-Oct-98 / Pasay City, Philippines
DR. ALBERTO P. FENIX, JR, President
MS. MA. ZENAIDA J. ESPADERO, President
HUNGARY
Hungarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
29-Jan-98 / Budapest,Hungary/ Manila
DR. ALBERTO P. FENIX, JR, President
DR. LAJOS TOLNAY, President, Hungarian Chamber of Commerce & Industry
IRELAND
Chamber of Commerce of Ireland
24 November 2001 / Manila, Philippines
MR. MIGUEL B. VARELA
President
MR. JOSEPH KENNY
President
Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce and Industry
10 June 2005
MR. MIGUEL VARELA, Chairman, Trade and International Affairs
MR. FRANK HEWITT, Chief Executive
ITALY
Confederazione Generale de'll Industria Italiana
9-Sep-94 / Rome, Italy
MR. HERMAN MONTENEGRO, President
DR. LUIGI ABETE, Chairman
KYRGHYZ
Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Kyrghyz Republic
24-Jul-95 / Manila
MR. JOSE LUIS U. YULO, JR., President
MR. BORIS PERFILEV, President
LITHUANIA
Association of Lithuanian Chambers of Commerce
25-Sep-95 / Makati City
Mr. Jose Luis U. Yulo, Jr.
President
Mr. Romas G. Vildzius
President
THE NETHERLANDS
Chamber of Commerce and Industry for Rotterdam and
Lower-Mass
8-Mar-95 / Rotterdam, Netherlands
MR. JOSE LUIS U. YULO, JR., President
MR. R.P.M. DE BOK LL.M, Chairman
NORWAY
Oslo Chamber of Commerce
3 January 2003 (PCCI) & 23 January 2003 (Oslo)
Manila, Philippines & Oslo, Norway
MR. SERGIO R. ORTIZ-LUIS, JR., President
MR. LARS KARE LEGERNES, President
POLAND
Polish Chamber of Commerce
14 September 2004 (Manila) & 24 August 2004 (Warsaw)
Manila, Philippines & Warsaw, Poland
MS. NOEMI L. SALUDO, President
MR. ANDRZEJ ARENDARSKI, President
ROMANIA
Chamber of Commerce of Romania
11-Sep-75/l-Jun-91/24-Nov-95
Bucharest, Remania/Bucharest,Romania/Mandaluyong
MR. FRED ELIZALDE/MR. RAUL BONCAN/ MR. HENRY BRIMO/ DR. AURELIO PERIQUET, JR./ MR. JOSE LUIS U. YULO, JR., President
DR. ROMAN MOLDOVAN/ DR. AUREL GHIBUTIU, President
RUSSIAN FEDERATION
Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Federation
11-Sep-97 / Moscow, Russia
MR. SERGIO ORTIZ-LUIS, JR., Vice-President
MR. STANISLAV A. SMIRNOV, President
25-Jan-08 / Sofitel Westin Plaza, Philippines
HIS EXCELLENCY VITALY VOROBIEV, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, Embassy of the Russian Federation
ATTY. MIGUEL B. VARELA, Chairman
USSR Chamber of Commerce and Industry
29-Apr-85 / Manila, Philippines
MR. FELIX M. MARAMBA, President
MR. N.E. MARDONIEV, Deputy Chairman of the President
SLOVAK REPUBLIC
Slovak Chamber of Commerce and Industry
24-Mar-98 / Pasay City
MR. ROLAND U. YOUNG, Vice-President
MR. PETER MIHOK, President
SLOVENIA
Chamber of Economy of Slovenia
13-Dec-95 / Ljubljana, Slovenia
MR. JOSE LUIS U. YULO, JR., President
MR. JOSKO CUK, President
SPAIN
High Council of Chambers of Commerce, Industry
and and Shipping of Spain
3-Feb-00 / Makati City
ATTY. MIGUEL B. VARELA, President
MR. JAVIER DE IRALA, Chairman, Iberia Airways
SWEDEN
Stockholm Chamber of Commerce
20 November 2000 (Stockholm Chamber) & 21 December
2000 (PCCI)
Stockholm, Sweden & Manila, Philippines
MR. MIGUEL B. VARELA, President, Philippine Chamber of Commerce & Industry
MR. PETER EGARDT, President, Stockholm Chamber of Commerce
SWITZERLAND
Swiss Southeast Asian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
26-May-95 / Geneva, Switzerland
MR. JOSE LUIS U. YULO, JR., President
MR. ANDREAS ZURCHER, President
Swiss-Asian Chamber of Commerce for ASEAN and Korea
10 August 2006 / Manila, Philippines
MR. JOEL C. VALDES, Chairman, Philippine - Swiss Business Council
MR. MARTIN R. KUENZLER, President, SACC for ASEAN and Korea
Fairs and More, Inc. (FMI)
21 January 2008 / Makati City
MR. JOEL C. VALDES, Chairman, Philippine – Swiss Business Council
MR. HENRY J. SCHUMACHER, President, FMI / EVP, ECCP
TURKEY
Union of Chambers of Commodity Exchanges of Turkey
9-Mar-95 /
MR. JOSE LUIS YULO, JR., President
MR. SEFIK TOKAT, Secretary General & Member of the Board
UNITED KINGDOM
Birmingham Chamber of Commerce and Industry
6-Mar-87 / Birmingham
MR. JOSE LUIS YULO, JR., President
British Chambers of Commerce
September '2000
UK (BCC) and Phils. (PCCI)
MR. MIGUEL B. VARELA, President
MS. MARIA MCCAFFREY, Secretary General
Confederation of British Industries
14-Mar-95
Queen Elizabeth !! Conference Center, UK
MR. JOSE LUIS U. YULO, JR., President
SIR BRYAN NICHOLSON, President
Dublin Chamber of Commerce
September 1999 / UK
AMB. FRANCISCO V. DEL ROSARIO, Senior Advisor, International Affairs-Europe
MR. DECLAN MARTIN, Economic Director
Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce & Enterprise
September 1999 / UK
AMB. FRANCISCO V. DEL ROSARIO, Senior Advisor, International Affairs-Europe
MR. PETER STILLWELL, Chief Executive
Glasgow Chamber of Commerce and Enterprise
2-Sep-99 / West Scotland, UK
AMB. FRANCISCO V. DEL ROSARIO, Senior Advisor, International Affairs-Europe
MR. PETER V. BURDON, Chief Executive
London Chamber of Commerce and Industry
16-Jul-99 / London, England
AMB. FRANCISCO V. DEL ROSARIO, Senior Advisor, International Affairs-Europe
MS. LAURA BISHOP-CLARK, Head, World Trade
Liverpool Chamber of Commerce and Industry
8/17/1999 (LCCI) 25 Aug 99 (PCCI)
Merseyside Area, UK
AMB. FRANCISCO V. DEL ROSARIO, Senior Advisor, International Affairs-Europe
MR. JOHN R. GILLARD, Chairman
Manchester Chamber of Commerce And Industry
12-Jun-00(MCCI) 24-Oct-00(PCCI) / Manchester,UK(MCCI),
Manila (PCCI)
MR. MIGUEL B. VARELA, President
MS. LYNN SHAW, Acting Chief Executive
MIDDLE EAST
BAHRAIN
Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Dec-97
MR. PETER YU
MR. HASSAN MUHAMED ZAINALABEDIN
Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Agreement of Cooperation)
01 October 2002 / Manaman, Bahrain
MR. MIGUEL B. VARELA
MR. KHALID KANOO
SAUDI ARABIA
Jeddah Chamber of Commerce & Industry
9-May-06 / Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
AMB. DONALD G. DEE
MR. MAZEN MOHAMMED BATAJEE
Council of Saudi Chambers of Commerce and Industry
15-Jun-99 / Manila, Philippines
DR. ALBERTO FENIX
MR. WALEED A. AL-SWAIDAN
Council of Saudi Chambers of Commerce and Industry (On the creation of a Joint Business Council)
23 September 2003 / Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
MS. MARILOU ROMERO
MR. ABDUL RAHMAN A. AL-JERAISY
IRAQ
Federation of Iraqi Chambers of Commerce
30-Nov-98 / Baghdad, Iraq
MR. ISMAEL B. CRUZ (For Dr. Alberto Fenix, Jr.)
MR. ABDUL HUSSAIN M. JAWAD (For Mr. Zuhair Abdul Ghafoor Younis)
Iraqi Federation of Industries
16 August 2001 / Manila, Philippines
MR. MIGUEL B. VARELA, President
DR. SALAH NOORI HITEMI AL-SAMARMAD, Iraqi Ambassador to the Philippines
IRAN
Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries and Mines
7-Dec-98 / Manila, Philippines
MR. SERGIO ORTIZ-LUIS, JR.
MR. A.N.S. KHAMOUSHI
Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries and Mines (On the creation of Jouint Business Council)
14 January 2003
ATTY. DEBORAH DAQUIS
MR. FEREYDON ENTAZARI
ISRAEL
Federation of Israeli Chamber of Commerce
3-Mar-94 / Tel Aviv, Israel
MR. HERMAN MONTENEGRO, President
MR. DAN GILLERMAN, President
Manufacturers Association of Israel
20 JULY 1999 / ISRAEL
MR. SERGIO R. ORTIZ-LUIS, JR., Vice President
MR. ODED TYRAH, President
KUWAIT
Kuwait Chamber of Commerce And Industry
14-Sep-97 / State of Kuwait
MR. SERGIO ORTIZ-LUIS, JR.
Vice President
MR. ABDULRAZZAK AL-KHALID
President
QATAR
Qatar Chamber of Commerce and Industry
30 January 2008 / Qatar
ATTY. MIGUEL B. VARELA, Chairman
MR. KHALIFA BIN JASSIM BIN MOHD AL-THANI, Chairman
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
UAE Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry
12-Jan-05 / Makati City
AMB. DONALD G. DEE, President
MR. SAEED SAIF JABR AL AUWAIDI, President
Dubai Chamber of Commerce & Industry
27 January 2008 / Dubai, United Arab Emirates
MR. EUSEBIO H. TANCO, Chairman, Philippines-UAE Business Council
MR. HAMAD BUAMIM, Director General
LIBYA
General Union of the Chambers of Commerce & Industry of the Great Jamahiriya
16 July 2006 / Libya
AMB. DONALD G. DEE, President
MR. MOHAMED H. KANUON, Chairman
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