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Day 1: The Networking Committees (NWCs) during their planning session

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With these as their guide, the NWC officers eagerly and keenly brainstormed on their respective plans, projects and priorities for the given fiscal year. As such, the planning session proved to be a success as each NWC in the comfort of their own villas are able to come up with effective strategies for the betterment and advancement of their relevant committees. Indeed, the NWC Planning Session wouldn’t have been complete without the team building activities scheduled on Day 2. DAY 2: TEAM BUILDING ACTIVITIES July 28 As the sun rose, so did the NWC officers who were already in their outdoor/sporty outfits in time for the much-awaited team building activities. For the first stop, the main tourist draw of Subic now is its eco-tourism tours or jungle trail walks, which can be experienced in the Pamulaklakin Forest Trails. In here, the NWC officers enjoyed a first-hand demonstration of how various traps are made and set to catch different animals like macaques, monitor lizards and wild chickens and how pieces of bam-boo are turned into cook-ing pots, cups and eating utensils and how it is also used to start a fire in lieu of matches presented by an Aeta native. This was then followed by a 30-min. mini jungle tour in-side the forest again es-corted by some Aeta guides.

After quite a tiring trek, the officers headed to the second and last team building activity of the trip, which is at the TreeTop Adventure. The activity thrilled the participants as they soared from tree to tree while securely sus-pended face down and feet up, feeling the most exhilarating rush of adrenaline while hanging upside down. An-other feature of the venue was the free-fall adventure where some of the volunteers had the fabulous experience of ‘winning’ as it towers them up and ‘losing’ as it drops them down for a maximum head rush. After a tiresome day with all the activities, the officers had lunch collectively as a team.

Hence, the NWC

Planning Session &

Team Building Activ-

ity was certainly an

event to remember

as it offered not only

a pleasant opportu-

nity for the officers to

effectively plan their

strategies, but also

provided an avenue

for all the NWC offi-

cers to be acquainted

with everyone and

enjoy each other’s

company.

Day 2: The Networking

Committees (NWCs)

during their team

building activities

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EXPORTS January to December 2011 and 2012

PERFORMANCE OF THE PHILIPPINE ELECTRONICS INDUSTRY

ELECTRONICS EXPORTS BY SECTOR January to December 2011 and 2012

2011 2012

Electronics: 49% 43%

Non-electronics: 51% 57%

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EXPORTS MoM: Nov 2012 vs. Dec 2012 (13.15%) YoY: Dec 2011 vs. Dec 2012 (5.47%)

EXPORTS AND IMPORTS January to December 2012

INVESTMENTS 1992 to 2012

IMPORTS MoM: Nov 2012 vs. Dec 2012 2.3% YoY: Dec 2011 vs. Dec 2012 1.7%

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This tripartite program amongst TESDA-SEIPI-AMI aims to enhance the skills, knowledge, and workplace behavior of aspiring and currently employed semicon-ductor and electronics workforce. This program will enable the Filipino workers to be more effective and provide them with the competitive advantage needed to excel in the global arena. The program offers a five (5) day training on basic as-pects of Technical, Behavioral, and Manufacturing Systems & Standards (MSS) for the electronics indus-try consisting of eleven (11) training modules. At the end of the program, a TESDA certificate will be awarded to scholars who have completed the mod-ules.

TRAINING PROGRAM OUTLINE: Behavioral

1. Work Ethics and Values An overview of the basic work ethics and core values in the electronics industry.

Manufacturing Systems & Standards

2. Basic Lean Manufacturing Tools An overview of 5S, Continuous Improvement or Kaizen, Statistical Process Control (SPC) & Key Results Area (KRA).

3. ElectroStatic Discharge (ESD) Explains how ESD damages electronic com-ponents & introduces basic control solutions.

4. Quality Management System (QMS) An overview of the basic principles of ISO9001.

5. Environmental Management System (EMS) An overview of the basic principles of ISO14001 including waste management.

6. Occupational Health & Safety (OHSAS) An overview of the basic principles of OH-SAS18001 including safety practices.

7. Cleanroom Standard Operating Procedures An overview of the basic procedures in clean-room environment.

8. Institute for Printed Circuits (IPC) Stan-dards Introduction to the standard soldering and Printed Circuit Board (PCB) acceptability crite-ria.

Technical 9. Electronics Assembly

Teaches the basics of electronics assembly processes including the proper use of Torque Drivers.

10. Basic Hand Soldering Teaches the basic hand soldering techniques.

11. Computer Basics Teaches the basic computer operations.

Both SEIPI and non-SEIPI members are eligible to avail of the said training grant.

For inquiries please get in touch with SEIPI’s Ms. Katrina Llorin (katllorin@seipi.org.ph)

More than 2000 operators are expected to be trained by the end of Q1 2013, as SEIPI in partnership with Alliance Mansols Inc., (AMI) launched the SEIPI-TESDA training program for electronics back-end operators last October 2012, making use of the TESDA Training Grant.

THE TESDA TRAINING GRANT: MORE TRAINING SEATS

Batch 1 graduates of the Electronics-Back-End Operation

training program at AMI Training Center.

More than 70 scholars say cheese together with AMI’s

Mr. Perry Ferrer, Eric Quioge and SEIPI representatives.

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Every year SEIPI, through its partnership and collaboration with counterpart foreign electronics organizations, organizes and co-sponsors business and trade fair missions abroad, with the objective of gathering business intelligence that could open new insights and busi-ness prospects to participating member-companies.

For 2012, SEIPI was able to organize and bring more than 20 SEIPI member-companies in various business mis-sions to Seoul South Korea, Maanshan, China and Taipei, Taiwan. Korea Electronics Show 2012 | October 9 to 12, 2012 | Seoul, South Korea

Last June 6, during PSECE 2012, SEIPI and the Korea Elec-tronics Association (KEA), the leading and largest organization of electronics companies in Korea, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to promote cooperation and develop-ment of trade and business relations between the Philippines and Korea. To make this MOU a reality, KEA has invited SEIPI and its members to visit and join the Business Matching Session at the Korea Electronics Show (KES) 2012 – one of Asia’s big-gest trade show that brings together consumer electronics, multimedia, information & communication, semiconductor and displays. SEIPI companies such as IMI, AMS Asia, Cypress, Fastech, Pricon, Test Solutions Services, Wings Technology, American

Resources, First Sumiden, Ark One, and PESSA’s Tritronics took part in the mission and arranged business-matching meetings with the more than 300 KES exhibitors. Other than visiting the trade shows and attending the business matching sessions, the SEIPI Dele-gates also had a good professional exchange and social networking during a courtesy meeting with Philippine Ambassador to Korea, Luis Cruz, and DTI Commercial Attache in Korea, Nick Bautista. MESHOW 2012 | November 29 to December 1, 2012 | Ma’anshan, China The recently concluded ME Show 2012 held at Haiwaihai Automobile Exhibition Center, Ma’anshan, Anhui prov-ince, from Nov 28~Dec 1, 2012, proved once again that China’s industrial development is something to be reck-oned with even at the prefecture level. EMS Components Assembly Inc. (EMSCAI) was part of the Philippine delegation that observed the three (3) day

The exhibiting companies during the

Korea Electronics Show (KES) 2012

The SEIPI Delegates in action - business matching sessions and

courtesy meeting with the officers in Korea

SEIPI TRAVELOGUE: INTERNATIONAL

BUSINESS AND TRADE MISSIONS

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electronics show under the Semiconductor and Electronic Industries in the Philippines Inc. (SEIPI) banner. The show, supported by the Taiwan Electrical & Electronic Manufacturer’s Association (TEEMA), showcased the prov-ince’s capability for global business specializing in the metal and automotive industry. Upon the arrival at Nanjing Lukou International Airport on Nov 28, 2012, the initial three (3)-man Philippine delega-tion from EMSCAI, Fastech (Rene dela Cruz) and Teamquest (George Cheng), was taken straight to the Crown Plaza Hotel, Ma’anshan, where a formal dinner awaited. The banquet was hosted by the Deputy Mayor of Ma’an-shan province, Vice Mayor E Defeng. Together with a select mission from Australia (Angus Robinson), Mexico (Rodrigo Contreras) and Spain (Ricardo Blazquez), the delegation was treated to an eighteen (18) course dinner that showcased the culinary tradition of China.

Nov. 29, 2012, 1030H was the formal opening of the 1st ME SHOW at the Hai-waihai Automobile Exhibition Center. The occasion was marked by the wel-come remarks coming from high ranking officers of The People’s Government of Ma’anshan Municipality. A formal welcome lunch followed at the Crown Plaza where a festive celebration took place. The lunch was attended by business people, government officials, foreign dignitaries and special guests. Entertainment was provided by tradi-tional Chinese songs with active partici-pation from the event organizers and officials of Ma’anshan. The Philippine delegation, this time to-gether with members from SEIPI (Katrina Magcalayo & Jaffy Jurado), re-turned to Haiwaihai Automobile Exhibi-tion Center to observe the exhibition. Some of the sights in the 1st ME Show 2012:

(Left Picture): EMS Components represented in Welcome

Dinner with Ma’anshan ‘s Deputy Vice Mayor E Defeng

(L to R): Roger Liao, TEEMA Director,

Rodrigo Contreras, Mexican Trade Commissioner, Rene Dela Cruz, Fastech, Angus Robinson, Australia Em-

bedded Systems, Deputy Mayor E Defeng,

Ricardo Blasquez, Spain’s Valencia Export Institute,

George Cheng, Teamquest, Bai Wen Hua, Vice Director of

Ma’anshan Economic & Technology Zone

(Top to Bottom):

The high ranking officials of

The People’s Government of

Ma’anshan Municipality

EMS Components and

SEIPI Delegates in front of

Ma’anshan Electronic Show

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For the duration of the summit, all delegates were in-vited to join the welcome cocktails and dinner prepared by the organizers and the hosts. On the second day, a ceremo-nial, traditional dance was per-formed. This truly entertained the delegates coming from 6 different coun-tries.

On the 3rd and final day of the

summit, a tour was arranged for the delegates to visit the Taipei International Electronics Show (TAITRONICS),

which was also organized by Taiwan External D ev e l o pm e n t Trade Council (TAITRA) in partnership with SEIPI’s counter-part, Taiwan Electrical and Electronic Manu-facturers Asso-ciation (TEEMA).

The evening culminated with a special screening of a popular Chinese Opera in downtown Ma’anshan. In all, the event not only showcased technological capa-bility, but also showed the culture of China and its people. The Philippine delegation, through SEIPI would like to extend special thanks to Mr. Roger Liao, Director for In-ternational Affairs, TEEMA, and his committee for orga-nizing the mission and ensuring all delegates were taken cared of. The mission at Ma’anshan appreciated everything that

was seen and looks forward to forming possible business ventures given the opportunity. SEIPI will be the main point as the Philippines also tries to grow its automotive and electronics industries globally. Thank you again Roger, Ma’anshan Mayor Zhang Xiaolin and Vice Mayor E De-feng. More power to future ME Show’s. Taipei Summit and Taitronics 2012 | October 10 to 12, 2012 | Taipei, Taiwan Presenting an opportunity to meet Taiwan’s ICT sector face-to-face, as well as to promote cooperation towards sustain-able development in ICT, the Taipei Summit carrying the banner of Mobile Next! Cloud Application Migration was held last October 10-12, 2012 at Taipei, Taiwan. The said event was executed by Taiwan External Trade Develop-ment Council (TAITRA) and organized by the Ministry of Economic Affairs (Bureau of Foreign Trade, Industrial De-velopment Bureau, Department of Industrial Technology).

As one of the invited organizations, SEIPI was honored to have sent seven (7) delegates representing 6 companies, namely, IMI, Ionics, Moog Controls, Pricon, Emerson and SEIPI. The presentation outline ranges from developments and trends in the cloud computing industry, application de-velopments for the education cloud, and application devel-opments for the transportation cloud. In this light, the sum-mit indeed gave the attendees a positive and optimistic view of what Taiwan’s ICT sector has already achieved and is capable of achieving in the near future.

(Top to Bottom): 2012: Taipei Summit –

Taiwan organizers posing after the ceremonial lighting

of the clouds in the background

1st Day: Welcome Cocktails with some of the SEIPI delegates

2nd Day: Welcome Dinner

Male and female group performing a ceremonial, traditional dance number

Author: Robin Ramiso

Business Development

EMS Component

Assembly Inc. (EMSCAI)

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TAITRONICS is divided into three (3) catego-ries, namely, TAITRONICS 2012 (active and passive components, cells, batteries and power supplies, electronic components, indus-trial process and manufacturing equipment, LED lighting and applications, meters and in-struments, security systems and products, smart living and consumer electronics, and testing and certification), Broadband Taiwan 2012 (broadband products and applications, mobile communications, and telecommunica-tion equipment and components), and lastly, Cloud and IOT Taiwan. As one of Taipei’s leading trade shows in the electrical and electronics industry, TAITRON-ICS really proved to be distinguished and re-markable as 642 exhibiting companies partici-pated in it, with 44 more companies participat-ing in Broadband Taiwan and 32 in Cloud & IOT Taiwan.

After the tour at TAITRONICS, the delegates then visited the Institute for Information Industry (Triple I). The organization was incorporated in 1979, through the joint efforts of public and private sectors, as an NGO, to support the development/applications of information industry as well as information society in Taiwan (Institute for Information Industry, 2008). Marking the end of the 3-day summit is TAITRA’s sponsored dinner, which brought together the entire delega-tion from the Philippines in Taipei.

Last Day (Sponsored Dinner): Representatives of the Philippines in Taipei

(L to R): Triple I delivering a presentation on their Current Gigabyte Data Center Solution

Delegates from the Philippines visit the Institute for Information Industry (Triple I)

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This was exactly what AESSEP did in their Year-End celebration held last

December 4, 2013, at the Bellevue Hotel in Alabang. No less than the

DENR Region IV Director, Carlos Magno, DOLW BWC, Atty. Catherine

Parado, and PEZA’s Deputy Director General, Theo Panga, graced the occasion.

One objective of having these government personalities as guests’ speaker is to keep AESSEP abreast on the latest government projects/rules that

may affect SEIPI members’ business operations. But beyond this encoun-

ter, what AESSEP really

aims for is for its members to

have a direct access and

good working relationship

with these government agen-cies involved in Environment,

Plant Engineering and Facili-ties, Safety and Health con-cerns, so that any issues

they may encounter will be

addressed easily.

There is no better way to end an NWC year-end membership meeting,

than to have a roster of high caliber speakers back-to-back with

a Christmas fellowship celebration.

AESSEP’s Powerhouse Year-ender

All year round, the Association of SEIPI Finance

Executives (ASEFEX) would deliver note worthy

learning sessions to its members that would cover

Tax Updates, PFRS, EQ for Finance, Gross Income

Taxation and BIR Ruling, among others. This is not

the case every December, as ASEFEX sees to it

that other than having informative General Member-ship Meetings, part of what this NWC advocates is

also strengthening ties among the finance execu-tives of SEIPI, through fellowships such as the year-end celebration held every December.

For 2013, ASEFEX is scheduled to visit the SEIPI

members located in Clark and Baguio for its bench-marking activities. Lined-up topics also include Post

Entry Audit, Part 2 of Gross Income Taxation,

Transfer Pricing, and Decision Making Strategies.

They work hard for eleven months, but when December comes, they party even harder!

December’s More Fun with ASEFEX

AESSEP Members with DENR Regional Director (RD) Carlos Magno (19th from the left) and DOLE BWC Atty. Catherine Parado (left of RD Carlos Magno)

PEZA DDG Theo Panga receiving an award from AESSEP Officers

The ASEFEX members during their year-end celebra-tion at Bellevue Hotel, Alabang last December 18, 2013.

Lower right photo shows Atty. Fame delos Santos of SGV with ASEFEX Officer Noemi Irasuta of Amkor