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EUROPEAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE PHILIPPINES (ECCP): European-Philippine Business Summit 2019 to be Held October 24

Press release submission | Oct 17, 2019

Source: European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP)

European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) recently issued the following announcement.

European-Philippine Business Summit 2019

DATE(s):

Oct

VENUE:

Marriott Grand Ballroom

Membership Meeting & Forum

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 Remarks Mr. Nabil Francis confirmed

President,

European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP)

8:35 AM-8:45 AMEU-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 AddressThe 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 Rodolfo confirmed

Undersecretary, Industry Development and Trade Policy Group (IDTPG), Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)

The Filipino Dream: Realizing AmbisyonNatin 2040The government’s roadmap for a matatag, maginhawa, at panatag na buhay in the next 25 years will be a growth story of the government, the private sector, civil society, and the Filipino public. This part will provide insights on how this medium-term socioeconomic plan will be achieved from a development lens by one of the leading development institutions in the country.

9:15 AM-9:25 AMDr. Celia Reyes

President

Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS)

Political Economy: On Regional Integration and Investment PoliciesIn 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 AMMr. Chris Humphrey confirmed

Executive Director, EU-ASEAN Business Council

9:35 AM-10:00 AMPanel Discussion and Open Forum

Dr. Ceferino Rodolfo,

DTI Undersecretary confirmed

Dr. Celia Reyes,

PIDS President

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 AMHon. Silvestre Bello III confirmed

Secretary,

Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE)

10:15 AM-10:25 AMAtty. Eliseo Zuñiga confirmed

Co-chairperson,

ECCP Human Capital Committee

10:25 AM-10:40 AMMr. 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-10:55 AMGovernment Representative

10:55 AM-11:05 AMDr. Ma. Teresa Dioko confirmed

Co-Chairperson, ECCP Healthcare Committee

11:05 AM-11:15 AMMobile Digital Health

Pru Life UK confirmed

11:15 AM-11:25 AMDr. Amal Makhloufi confirmed

General Manager for General Medicines & Emerging Markets and Philippines Country Chair, Sanofi

Captain’s Forum

11:25 AM-12:05 NNHon. Silvestre Bello III,

DOLE Secretary 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 confirmeduntry Chair, Sanofi confirmed

Moderator:

Atty. Christina Macasaet-Acaban confirmed

Head, Healthcare Industry Group and Competition Focus Group

Quisumbing Torres

12:05 NN-1:00 PMLunch

Transportation and Infrastructure: Building for Resilience

1:00 PM-1:15 PMHon. Arthur Tugade

Secretary, Department of Transportation (DOTr)

1:15 PM-1:30 PMMr. Michael Raeuber confirmed

Chairperson, ECCP Infrastructure and Transportation Committee

1:30 PM-1:40 PMIndustry Representative Open for Sponsorship

Energy and Environment: Towards a Clean and Green Philippines

1:40 PM-1:55 PMHon. Jesus Posadas confirmed

Senior Undersecretary,

Department of Energy (DOE)

1:55 PM-2:00 PMMs. Ruth Yu-Owen confirmed

Chairperson,

ECCP Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Committee

2:00 PM-2:05 PMMr. Kristoffer Rada confirmed

Chairperson,

ECCP Environment and Water Committee

2:05 PM-2:20 PMAtty. Juan Miguel Cuna confirmed

Undersecretary,

Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)

2:20 PM-2:30 PMAtty. Angela Edralin-Valencia confirmed

Director for Environmental Performance and Community Relations,

Republic Cement Services Incorporated (RCSI)

Captain’s Forum

2:30 PM-3:10 PMHon. Arthur Tugade,

DOTr Secretary

Atty. Juan Miguel Cuna,

DENR Undersecretary, confirmed

Hon. Jesus Posadas,

DOE Senior Undersecretary 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,

RCSI Director for Environmental Performance and Community Relations confirmedModerator:

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 PMAtty. Jeremiah Belgica confirmed

Director General, Anti-Red Tape Authority

3:25 PM-3:45 PMPanel 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 PMOpen Forum

Atty. Jeremiah Belgica,

ARTA Director General

Hon. Alicia Dela Rosa-Bala,