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The European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) and the EU-ASEAN Business Council are jointly organising the annual European-Philippine Business Dialogue with the theme "Taking the Philippines Centrestage", happening on May 6, 2024 at the Raffles & Fairmont Hotel Makati.


Over the years, the Philippines' image as a competitive investment destination has improved with the country being cited as one of the bright spots in Asia, resulting in an increase in interest from foreign investors. The EPBD has been the leading event for connecting the European business sector and the Philippine government, serving as a platform to enhance understanding on a range of policy issues.


Now on its eleventh run, this year's EPBD is bringing together key government officials, business leaders, and experts to take a look at the country's state of economic health. With the prospective recommencement of the Free Trade Agreement negotiations between the EU and the Philippines, this event would help to further advance the political and economic relationship between the two as well as with the broader ASEAN region.


The EPBD will be followed by the European Investors' Night dinner shortly after the plenary session from 6:30pm to 10:00pm.


To increase your brand visibility and promote your shared advocacy for a more competitive and attractive environment for European-Philippine trade and investments, please email epbd@eccp.com for more information on partnership opportunities.


Strictly NO walk-ins for EPBD and European Investors' Night.

Registration closes on 06 May 2024, 12nn or when the venue has reached initial maximum capacity, whichever comes sooner.

May 6, 2024

13:00 - 22:00 GMT+8

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Raffles Makati
Makati Avenue
Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines

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Agenda

  • European-Philippine Business Dialogue
    13:00 - 13:05Welcome Message from ECCP
    13:05 - 13:15Message from EU Delegation in Manila
    13:15 - 13:35Keynote Message from the Department of Trade and Industry

    Hon. Alfredo Pascual

    Secretary at Department of Trade and Industry

    13:35 - 13:50Handover of 2024 ECCP Advocacy Papers
    13:50 - 15:00Panel Discussion on Trade and Investments: Perspectives on the EU-Philippines trade relations

    Hon. Alfredo Pascual

    Secretary at Department of Trade and Industry

    15:00 - 15:20Presentation on the Ease of Doing Business

    Hon. Ernesto Perez

    Director General of Anti-Red Tape Authority

    15:20 - 16:25Panel Discussion and Open Forum on EODB

    Hon. Ernesto Perez

    Director General of Anti-Red Tape Authority

    Hon. Dakila Elteen Napao

    Assistant Secretary at Department of Finance

    Jack Madrid

    President at IT & Business Process Association of the Philippines

    Dr. Diana Edralin

    Board Director of ECCP

    Atty. Benedicta Du-Baladad

    Founder and CEO of Du-Baladad and Associates

    Bill Luz (Moderator)

    Chief Resilience Officer at Philippine Disaster Resilience Foundation

    16:25 - 16:55Fireside Chat with the Special Assistant to the President for Investment and Economic Affairs

    Hon. Frederick Go

    Special Assistant to the President for Investment and Economic Affairs at Office of the President

    Christopher Ilagan (Moderator)

    Trustee at Foundation of Economic Fredom

    16:55 - 17:00Closing Message from EU-ABC
    European Investors' Night
    18:30 - 18:50Opening Messages from ECCP and EU-ABC
    18:50 - 19:20Keynote Message
    19:20 - 22:00Dinner and Networking

Speakers

  • Hon. Frederick Go (Special Assistant to the President for Investment and Economic Affairs at Office of the President)

    Hon. Frederick Go

    Special Assistant to the President for Investment and Economic Affairs at Office of the President

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  • Hon. Alfredo Pascual (Secretary at Department of Trade and Industry)

    Hon. Alfredo Pascual

    Secretary at Department of Trade and Industry

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  • Hon. Ernesto Perez (Director General of Anti-Red Tape Authority)

    Hon. Ernesto Perez

    Director General of Anti-Red Tape Authority

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  • Hon. Dakila Elteen Napao (Assistant Secretary at Department of Finance)

    Hon. Dakila Elteen Napao

    Assistant Secretary at Department of Finance

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  • Jack Madrid (President at IT & Business Process Association of the Philippines)

    Jack Madrid

    President at IT & Business Process Association of the Philippines

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  • Dr. Diana Edralin (Board Director of ECCP)

    Dr. Diana Edralin

    Board Director of ECCP

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  • Atty. Benedicta Du-Baladad (Founder and CEO of Du-Baladad and Associates)

    Atty. Benedicta Du-Baladad

    Founder and CEO of Du-Baladad and Associates

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  • Qintin Pastrana (Host) (President at WEnergy Power Pilipinas and Archipelago Renewables)

    Qintin Pastrana (Host)

    President at WEnergy Power Pilipinas and Archipelago Renewables

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  • Bill Luz (Moderator) (Chief Resilience Officer at Philippine Disaster Resilience Foundation)

    Bill Luz (Moderator)

    Chief Resilience Officer at Philippine Disaster Resilience Foundation

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  • Christopher Ilagan (Moderator) (Trustee at Foundation of Economic Fredom)

    Christopher Ilagan (Moderator)

    Trustee at Foundation of Economic Fredom

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Documents

[PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES] 2024 EUROPEAN-PHILIPPINE BUSINESS DIALOGUE & EUROPEAN INVESTORS NIGHT.pdf

Tickets

ECCP and EU-ABC Member (EPBD & EIN)

This ticket will give you a pass to the European-Philippine Business Dialogue plenary session & European Investors' Night dinner and networking event. Available to companies and organizations that are members of the ECCP or EU-ABC.

₱8,500
Non-Member (EPBD & EIN)

This ticket will give you a pass to the European-Philippine Business Dialogue plenary session & European Investors' Night dinner and networking event. Available to companies and organizations that are NOT members of the ECCP or EU-ABC.

₱12,000
ECCP & EU-ABC Member (EIN only)

This ticket will give you a pass to the European Investors' Night dinner and networking event only (plenary session not included). Available to companies and organizations that are members of the ECCP or EU-ABC.

₱6,500
Non-Member (EIN only)

This ticket will give you a pass to the European Investors' Night dinner and networking event only (plenary session not included). Available to companies and organizations that are NOT members of the ECCP or EU-ABC.

₱10,000
Table Registration

This ticket will give you 8 passes to the European-Philippine Business Dialogue plenary session & European Investors' Night dinner and networking event.

₱59,500
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