sister cities business mission brochure

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Consulate General of the PhilippinesSan Francisco


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The San Francisco Sister City Committee

Founded in 1961, the San Francisco/Manila Sister City is under the Office of the Mayor of San Francisco, andits mandate is to serve as a cultural and economic link between the two cities, presenting the best of San

Francisco to the Philippines, and in turn showcasing the best of the Philippines to the San Francisco BayArea.

Mrs. Carmen Colet, a prominent San Francisco Bay Area business-woman and thefirst and only Filipino-American Commissioner of the Asian Art Museum of San

Francisco, was appointed by San Francisco Mayor Edwin Lee, as Chair of the SisterCity Committee in 2012.

On February 2014, Mayor Edwin S. Lee of San Franciscois scheduled to visit the Philippines following the long

tradition of the San Francisco-Manila Sister City.Following the Mayors directions, the Sister City

Committee, under the leadership of Carmen Colet, is

giving more emphasis in bridging stronger economic andtrade relations between the two great cities. This year, thePhilippine Trade & Investment Center in Silicon Valley, representative office of thePhilippine Department of Trade & Industry and the commercial section of the

Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco, is working closely with the SanFrancisco-Manila Sister City Committee to organize the first ever San Francisco-

Manila Business MIssion on November 4 to 7. This Business Mission isscheduled in advance of the Mayors visit on a working level capacity and results of

the said Mission will be highlighted in February 2014, where landmark business agreements are expected tobe signed in front of the two Mayors.

The Committee and the the Philippine Trade & Investment Center are designing a full-working itinerary that willprovide a comprehensive business opportunities exposure in specific sectors and will offer valuable one-on-

one networking & business matching activities for San Francisco businesses that are eyeing to optimize thewealth of opportunities in the Philippines.

About the San Francisco -Manila

Sister City Committee

San Francisco City Hall

Manila City Hall


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Intended as the working business mission and delegation in advance of MayorEd Lees visit to Manila in February 2014., this business mission is designed

specifically for US companies and businesses with interest in exploring highpotential business and investment opportunities in the Philippines in the

following sectors:

Infrastructure Development &the Philippine Public Private Partnership ProgramIT & Business Support Services,

Creatives & DesignGreen Technologies and Renewable Energy

Entrepreneurship and Development of Tech Start-UpsGovernment Procurement and Internationally-Funded

Projects.Merchandise Trade: Imports & Exports

Have a chance to meet the new Mayor of Manila, officers of the PhilippineChambers of Commerce & Industry , the Philippine Public Private Partnership

Center (PPP Center), Industry Associations and member companies, theDepartment of Trade & Industry, the Philippine Economic Zones Authority and

representatives of the Asian Development Bank, World Bank and otherInternational Organizations based in Manila.

This Business mission has the full support of the Department of Trade &Industry (DTI) of the Philippines and ensures a very successful Business

MIssion under the Sister Cities banner. The Philippine Trade & InvestmentCenter in Silicon Valley, representative office of the DTI and the commercial

section of the Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco, is workingclosely with the San Francisco-Manila Sister City Committee in designing a

full-working itinerary that will provide a comprehensive businessopportunities exposure in the above sectors and will offer valuable one-on-one networking & business matching activities with key Philippine industries,

companies and stakeholders.

Expand your business in the Philippines. Manila is the Capital of thePhilippines, one of the worlds leading emerging markets with a population of100-million, and a gateway to the 600-million strong South East Asian market.

About the Business MissionNovember 5, 6 & 7, 2013


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Mayor Joseph Ejercito Estrada

Mayor of Manila & City of Manila Officials

www.manila.gov.ph

Courtesy Call, Press Conference & Luncheon & Briefing on BusinessOpportunities in the City of Manila

Secretary Gregory Domingo

Department of Trade & Industry

www.dti.gov.ph

Economic Briefing with the Department of Trade & Industry Officialsincluding the Board of Investments and the Bureau of Export Trade

Promotion

Director General Lilia de Lima

Philippine Economic Zones Authority

www.peza.gov.ph

Briefing on Doing Business in Philippine Economic Zones as aGateway to the 600 Million-Strong ASEAN Market by Director GeneralLilia de Lima and an out of town Site Visit to an active Economic Zone

Center for International Trade

Exhibitions & MIssions (CITEM) www.citem.com.ph -

Tour of Hall1 Exhibition Hall to showcase the best of Philippine Home,Furniture & Design driven products

The PPP Center

(Public Private Partnership Program)ppp.gov.ph

Briefing on Business Opportunities with the Public Private PartnershipProgram and a discussion on specific project opportunities in nation-

wide infrastructure development (eg: Roads, Bridges, Tollways,Schools, Hospitals, Ports & Airports, etc)

Meetings with Top

Government Officials

Hon. Joseph Ejercito EstradaMayor of Manila

Hon. Gregory L. DomingoSecretary

Department of Trade & Industry

Hon. Lilia de LimaDirector General

Philippine Economic ZonesAuthority
http://www.peza.gov.ph/http://www.dti.gov.ph/http://ppp.gov.ph/http://ppp.gov.ph/http://www.citem.com.ph/http://www.citem.com.ph/http://www.peza.gov.ph/http://www.peza.gov.ph/http://www.dti.gov.ph/http://www.dti.gov.ph/http://www.manila.gov.ph/http://www.manila.gov.ph/


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Philippine Chamber of Commerce & Industry (PCCI)www.philippinechamber.com

The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) is a non-stock,non-profit and non-government organization of micro, small, medium andlarge enterprises, local chambers and industry association representingvarious sectors of business committed to working together to foster ahealthy Philippine economy and improve the viability of business.

The PCCI helps its members achieve sustainable global competitivenessthrough focused advocacy and business and networking services.

The PCCI is also a business advocate of private sector concerns,economic counselor, trade facilitator, government relations officer, liaison tot h e public sector, investment promoter and, most importantly, a partner in nation building.

The American Chamber of Commercein the Philippines

www.amchamphilippines.com

AmCham came to life in 1902 as the Manila Coffee Round Table and later as Manila Merchants Association.Incorporated in 1920, it has since then recognized and reconfirmed the commitment of American business tothe development and welfare of the Philippinesand the Filipino people.

This is a commitment of long standing, as itsmission statement declares: "The Chamberexists to serve the interests of U.S. businessesthrough the participation of members inpromoting their long-term objectives, whilecontributing to the civic and economicdevelopment of the Philippines."

Networking Activities

with Key Chambers of Commerce
http://www.amchamphilippines.com/http://www.amchamphilippines.com/http://www.amchamphilippines.com/http://www.philippinechamber.com/http://www.philippinechamber.com/


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Line -Up of Activities & Interactions

with Key Chambers of Commerce

Filipino Chinese Chamber of Commerce & Industry (FCCCI)http://www.ffcccii.org

The Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII) strengthens itscommitment as a partner in nation-building.

Since its creation in 1954, it has channeled its efforts to unite the Chinese-Filipino community, promote thegrowth of business and implement social welfare projects to bring about development and progress for thewhole country.

The Federations 170 member organizations all over the Philippines play vital roles in their respective sectors,industries and communities.

FFCCCII stands firm on its tradition ofservice to the Filipino nation in workingtogether to achieve growth in competitiveindustries, implement programs and

advocacies for growth, and attain growththrough social development.
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Networking &

Business-Matching Activities

with Ma or Industr Associations

Semiconductors & Electronics IndustriesPhilippines, Inc. (SEIPI)

www.seipi.org.ph

SEIPI is the representative body of the major players and all industries supportingthe development of Philippine electronics. Electronics is acknowledged as themain driver of the Philippine economy as it accounts for US$22.56B of thecountrys total exports for 2012. With the organizations member companiesresponsible for over 40% of total electronics exports, this unequivocally makesSEIPI a major economic force in the Philippines. The Semiconductor andElectronics Industries in the Philippines, Inc. (SEIPI) is the leading and largestorganization of foreign and local semiconductor and electronics companies in thePhilippines. At SEIPI, foreign and local manufacturing firms, electronics suppliers,sub-contractors, service providers and other allied companies and industryorganizations that recognize their difference but major roles were converge, torevolutionize industrial development in the Philippines.

IT & Business Process Association of the

Philippines (IBPAP)www.bpap.org

The Information Technology and Business Process Association of the Philippines(IBPAP) is the enabling association for the information technology and businessprocess management (IT-BPM) industry in the Philippines. IBPAP serves as the

one-stop information and advocacy gateway for the industry. With approximately300 industry and support-industry members, including five associationstheAnimation Council of the Philippines, Inc., Contact Center Association of thePhilippines, Game Developers Association of the Philippines, HealthcareInformation Management Outsourcing Association of the Philippines, andPhilippine Software Industry AssociationIBPAP plays a pivotal role in sustainingrapid growth of the IT-BPM by working to ensure an enduring supply of high-quality labor, supporting service innovation, and providing country visibility.

The Philippine Business Support & IT Delivery Industries grew to $13.2 Billion in2012, employing a total of 776,794, with jobs growing by 21%.
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Line -Up of Activities & Networking

with International Organizations

Asian Development Bankwww.adb.org

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is Asias primary regional development bankheadquarterd in Manila, Philippines and established on 22 August 1966 to facilitate economicdevelopment of countries in Asia. From 31 members at its establishment, ADB now has 67members - of which 48 are from within Asia and the Pacific and 19 outside. ADB wasmodeled closely on the World Bank and has a similar weighted voting system where votesare distributed in proportion with member's capital subscriptions.By the end of 2012, both the United States and Japan hold the two largest proportions ofshares each at 12.78%. China holds 5.45%, India holds 5.36%.

Since its founding in 1966, ADB has been driven by an inspiration and dedication toimproving peoples lives in Asia and the Pacific. By targeting our investments wisely, in partnership with our developing membercountries and other stakeholders, we can alleviate poverty and help create a world in which everyone can share in the benefits ofsustained and inclusive growth.

Whether it be through investment in infrastructure, health care services, financial and public administration systems, or helping nationsprepare for the impact of climate change or better manage their natural resources, ADB is committedto helping developing membercountries evolve into thriving, modern economies that are well integrated with each other and the world.

United States Agency for International Development

www.usaid.gov

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is the United States federal

government agency primarily responsible for administering civilian foreign aid. USAID seeks to"extend a helping hand to those people overseas struggling to make a better life, recover from adisaster or striving to live in a free and democratic country."[3] USAID's stated goals includeproviding "economic, development and humanitarian assistance around the world in support of theforeign policy goals of the United States".
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Line -Up of Opportunity Briefings

with Government Agencies

Department of Trade & IndustryBoard of Investments

www.dti.gov.ph/ www.boi.gov.ph

The executive department of the Philippine Government tasked to expand Philippine trade, industries and investments as themeans to generate jobs and raise incomes for Filipinos. It acts as catalyst for intensified private sector activity in order toaccelerate and sustain economic growth through comprehensive industrial growth strategy, progressive and sociallyresponsible trade liberalization and deregulation programs and policymaking designed for the expansion and diversificationofPhilippine trade - both domestic and foreign.

Philippine Economic Zone Authoritywww.peza.gov.ph

PEZA - attached to the Department of Trade and Industry - is the Philippine government agency taskedto promote investments, extend assistance, register, grant incentives to and facilitate the businessoperations of investors in export-oriented manufacturing and service facilities inside selected areasthroughout the country proclaimed by the President of the Philippines as PEZA Special EconomicZones. It oversees and administers incentives to developers/operators of and locators in world-class, ready-to-occupy,environment-friendly, secured and competitively priced Special Economic Zones

Philippine International Trading Corporationwww.pitc.gov.ph

Since its establishment in 1973 as the government's only international trading corporation, PhilippineInternational Trading Corporation (PITC), has been in the forefront of the Government's economicagenda on market expansion, global competitiveness and improved trade opportunities for thePhilippines. PITC promotes and undertakes exports of Philippine products sourced from predominantly small andmedium enterprises (SME's) and provides a range of trade-related services - including bonded warehousing for duty-free importation of raw materials used in the manufacture of goods for re-export as well as quality assurance, orderconsolidation and customs facilitation.

US Commercial Services, US Embassy Manila

http://export.gov/philippines/

The San Francisco Manila Sister City Committee and the Philippine Trade & Investment Center inSilicon Valley will seek the assistance and cooperation of the US Commercial Service and Office ofthe Commercial Counselor at the US Embassy in Manila to help provide export and tradeopportunities for US Companies that would like to explore doing business by exporting their productsto the Philippines, now counting as a 100-Million strong Market.
http://www.dti.gov.ph/dti/index.phphttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philippineshttp://export.gov/philippines/http://export.gov/philippines/http://www.dti.gov.ph/dti/index.phphttp://www.dti.gov.ph/dti/index.phphttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philippineshttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philippineshttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philippine_Governmenthttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philippine_Governmenthttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Executive_Departments_of_the_Philippineshttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Executive_Departments_of_the_Philippineshttp://www.boi.gov.ph/http://www.boi.gov.ph/http://www.dti.gov.ph/http://www.dti.gov.ph/


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The PPP Center (Public Private Partnership)www.ppp.gov.ph

The Philippines boasts of a long experience of public-private partnership (PPP) initiatives, whichserves as a rich basis for future investments. With its aggressive PPP promotion, the governmentwas and is able to attract private partners to invest not only in traditional infrastructure projects,such as power, transportation, and water sectors, but also in non-traditional infrastructure anddevelopment sectors, such as information and communications technology, health, and propertydevelopment. The partnership likewise helped improve road network quality, transport linkages andsocial services. To date, approximately US$ 19.5 billion in investment has already been generatedsince its inception. Today, PPP can be credited in helping realize various development projects both at the national andlocal levels across various infrastructure sectors.

There are opportunities in PPP Projects that have already been awarded and are still being bidded out. This BusinessMIssion will provide an opportunity to Network and meet with players that are involved in the wide range of projectsunder the Philippine PPP Program.

Opportunities in the Philippine Public

Private Partnership Program
http://www.ppp.gov.ph/http://www.ppp.gov.ph/


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November 5, 2013 (Wednesday)

AM Arrival & Check-In

PM

12:00 ! Courtesy Call on the Mayor of Manila! Luncheon - hosted by the Mayor of Manila, City HallPM2:00 ! Tour of Hall 1 Exhibition Halls - World Class Philippine Design, Furniture & Home ! Accessories3:00 ! Briefing & Networking - Filipino Chinese Chamber of Commerce4:30! One-on-One Businesss Matching Meetings between SF & Manila Companies5:30! Welcome Cocktails & Dinner - hosted by the Filipino Chinese Chamber of ! Commerce- 7:30!

November 6, 2013 (Thursday)

AM9:30! Bus Tour of the Makati and Fort Bonifacio Global City Central Business Districts11:00 ! Courtesy Call - Secretary of Trade & Industry - Department of Trade & Industry, Makati! Undersecretary Ponciano Manalo12:00! Hosted Lunch - Ayala Land (TBC)1:30-4:30 San Francisco-Manila Sister City Business Forum with PCCI and Industry Associations

! 1:30! Registration & Networking Coffee! 2:00! Opening Remarks - Undersecretary Adrian S. Cristobal, DTI! 2:15! Welcome Remarks - PCCI President, Miguel Varela!2:30

!Remarks - Carmen Colet, SFMSCC Chair! 2:45! Doing Business in Manila - DTI Undersecretary Ponciano Manalo! 3:00! Doing Business in San Francisco Bay Area - US Embassy Commercial Counselor! 3:15! Business Opportunities in PPP - Executive Director Cosette Canilao! 3:45! Sectoral Break-Outs, PPP, Outsourcing & IT, Trade! 4:15! Networking & One-on-One Meetings

6:00 ! Cocktail Reception - hosted by the Philippine Chamber of Commerce & Industry (PCCI)

Tentative Business Mission

Notional Indicative Itinerary


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November 7, 2013 - (Friday) Delegation Visit to a Philippine Economic Zone

AM

Breakfast at Hotel

9:00 ! - Departure for a Philippine Economic Zone in Laguna10:00 ! - Arrival Subic/ Welcome Briefing by PEZA Director General Lilia de Lima10:30 ! - Bus Tour of Subic, Economic Zones and Eco-Tourism AreasPM12:00! - Lunch Hosted by the Economic Zone Developer & (TBC)2:30! - Departure for Golf Course/2:45-5:00 Golf Game (Optional)5:30! - Refreshments/ Departure for ManilaDinner - Hosted by Ayala Land Corporation (TBC)

Day 4 Saturday -

! Optional Add/On Tours! a) Return trip to San Francisco! b) Free Day (Retail Exposure Tour/ Greenhills Shopping Center)! c) Weekend Tourism Packages to Boracay, Cebu or Palawan care/ of Department of Tourism!

Tentative Business Mission Itinerary


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Contact Details for Inquiries

Philippine Trade and Investment Center - Silicon ValleyCommercial Section of the Consulate General of the Philippines in San FranciscoRepresentative Office of the Philippine Department of Trade and Industryfor the US Pacific Northwest

Address:447 Sutter Street, Suite 405San Francisco, CA 94108

Email: [email protected]:www.investphilippines.org/siliconvalley Tel. No.: (415) 7732336

The San Francisco Manila Sister City Committee135 Darien Way, San Francisco CA, 94127

E-Mail: [email protected]. No.: (415) 309-4111
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The San Francisco-Manila Sister City

Business Mission to the Philippines

November 5-8, 2013

PASSPORT NO. EXPIRATION DATE

CITY STATE

TEL NO. EMAIL ADDRESS

INCLUSIONS:

* Roundtrip airticket SFO-MLA-SFO via Philippine Airlines

* Roundtrip airport transfers with meet/greet and send-off assistance by Rajah Tours Coordinators

* Three (3) nights stay at FAIRMONT HOTEL MAKATI with daily breakfast

* Three full day use of private air-conditioned bus (Maximum of 8 hours use per day)

* Services of Rajah Tours Coordinators during the duration of tour

* All applicable Government Taxes and surcharge

NOTE:

* Non-Members additional USD 100.00/person registration fee

* Discount for "Early Bird Registrants" USD 50.00/person only until September 10, 2013

Boracay

4Days/3Nights

o $ 291.00

o $ 508.00

INCLUSIONS:

* Roundtrip airport transfers with meet/greet and send-off assistance

* Three (3) nights stay with daily breakfast

* Tours as stated in the itinerary

* Services of an English-Speaking guide during the duration of tour

* All applicable Government Taxes and surcharge

TERMS OF PAYMENTS:

* Non Refundable Deposit of USD 400.00/person payable to SFMSCC on or before Sept 15, 2013

* Full Payment due on or before Sept. 30, 2013

FORMS OF PAYMENT:

o Cheque Payment payable to SFMSCC (San Francisco-Manila Sister City Committee)

o CREDIT CARD PAYMENT (w/ Credit Card Authorization Form)

CREDIT CARD NO. ___________________________________________________________

NAME AS PRINTED IN CREDIT CARD: ___________________________________________

BILLING ADDRESS: __________________________________________________________

EXPIRATION DATE: __________________________________________________________

AMOUNT IN US$ ____________________________________________________________

SIGNATURE: ________________________________________________________________

NOTE:

Note: If credit card payment additional of USD 75.00/person for twin and

USD 95.00/person for Single

CONTACT PERSON:

MS. CARMEN COLET

SFMSCC - 135 Darien Way, San Francisco CA, 94127

TEL. NO: (415) 309-4111

EMAIL ADD: [email protected]

CANCELLATION POLICY:

Registration change s or cancellations must be made not later than Sept. 30, 2013 to qualify for a refund. There will be no refunds for cancella tions made after Sept. 30, 2013. Noti ce

of cancellations must be made via email to [email protected]. A cancellation acknowledgement will be sent within five (5) working days and fees will be refunded after the event

TRAVEL REGISTRATION FORM

NAME

LAST NAME FIRST NAME MIDDLE INITIALISSUING COUNTRY

STREET ADDRESS

ZIP CODE

DATE OF BIRTH

DEPARTURE DATE TO

MANILA

RETURN DATE TO U.S

PACKAGE COST PER PERSON: 4DAYS/3NIGHTS FAIRMONT HOTEL PACKAGE

OCCUPANCY PHILIPPINE AIRLINES BUSINESS CLASS PHILIPPINE AIRLINES ECONOMY CLASS

BASED ON SHARE-TWINBASED ON SINGLE OCCUPANCY

o $ 3,895.00o $ 4,295.00

o $ 2,495.00o $ 2,895.00

BASED ON SHARE-TWIN

BASED ON SINGLE OCCUPANCY

o $ 333.00

o $ 442.00

o $ 592.00

o $ 793.00

OPTIONAL TOURS: Puerto Princesa, Palawan Cebu/ Bohol

OCCUPANCY 4Days/3Nights 4Days/3Nights

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