2010 Programs Services

PROGRAMS & SERVICESfor MICRO, SMALL, AND MEDIUM

ENTERPRISES (MSMEs)

2010 Edition

PREFACE

This handbook is a compilation of programs and services of government agencies, private sector organizations, academic institutions, and micro, small and medium enterprise (MSME) organizations geared to promote, support, strengthen and encourage the growth and development of MSMEs. This handbook provides a brief description of each agency, its programs and services, as well as information on how to avail of its services.

The agencies are grouped according to the type of assistance provided to MSMEs: technology intervention, product development, market development, entrepreneurship and human resource development training, and institutional development. Also featured are government agencies exercising regulatory functions.

Directories of business assistance centers (BACs), chambers of �� Trade and Industry (DTI), economic zones, Foreign Trade Service Corps (FTSC), Government Financing Institutions (GFIs), and trade associations are also provided.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PagePreface

Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise Development (MSMED) Council 1 Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) 3Bureau of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise Development (BMSMED) 10 TECHNOLOGY/PRODUCTION Advanced Science and Technology Institute (ASTI) 15Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) 18Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) 23Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI) 26Commission on Information and Communications Technology (CICT) 28Cotton Development Administration (CODA) 30Fiber Industry Development Authority (FIDA) 33Food and Nutrition Research Institute (FNRI) 36Forest Management Bureau (FMB) 39Forest Products Research and Development Institute (FPRDI) 42Industrial Technology Development Institute (ITDI) 45Metals Industry Research and Development Center (MIRDC) 49National Agricultural and Fishery Council (NAFC) 51National Dairy Authority (NDA) 54National Food Authority (NFA) 58National Wages and Productivity Commission (NWPC) 60Occupational Safety and Health Center (OSHC) 64Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) 67Philippine Council for Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Resources Research and Development (PCARRD) 72Philippine Council for Industry and Energy Research and Development (PCIERD) 78Philippine Fisheries Development Authority (PFDA) 80Philippine Textile Research Institute (PTRI) 84Product Development and Design Center of the Philippines (PDDCP) 86Science and Technology Information Institute (STII) 88Technology Application and Promotion Institute (TAPI) 90Technology Resource Center (TRC) 95UP-AYALA Technology Business Incubator 98

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MARKETING Agribusiness and Marketing Assistance Service (AMAS) 103Bureau of Domestic Trade (BDT) 107Bureau of Export Trade Promotion (BETP) 111Bureau of International Trade Relations (BITR) 114Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (CITEM) 115Foreign Trade Service Corps (FTSC) 118International Coffee Organization Certifying Agency (ICOCA) 120Market Encounter Goes to Manila (MEGMA) Foundation, Inc. 122Philippine International Trading Corporation (PITC) 124

TRAINING Asian Center for Entrepreneurship (ACE) 129Center for Quality and Competitiveness (CQC) 135Center for Small Entrepreneurs, Inc. (CSE) 138Cottage Industry Technology Center (CITC) 141Philippine Center for Entrepreneurship (PCE) 147Philippine Trade Training Center (PTTC) 152Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) 157UP-Institute for Small Scale Industries (UP-ISSI) 162

REGULATIONS/INCENTIVES Bureau of Agricultural and Fisheries Product Standards (BAFPS) 167Bureau of Food and Drugs (BFAD) 169Bureau of Import Services (BIS) 173Bureau of Product Standards (BPS) 175Bureau of Trade Regulation and Consumer Protection (BTRCP) 178Bureau of Working Conditions (BWC) 180Center for Industrial Competitiveness (CIC) 184Construction Industry Authority of the Philippines (CIAP) 185Cooperative Development Authority (CDA) 187Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA) 195�� !��!�� "Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) 205Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) 217

INSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) 223Employers Confederation of the Philippines (ECOP) 226German Agency for Technical Cooperation (GTZ) 229International Labour Organization (ILO) 233Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) 236Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) 244Philippine Business for Social Progress (PBSP) 248Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) 251Philippine Exporters Confederation, Inc. (PHILEXPORT) 253Philippine Food Processors and Exporters Organization, Inc. (PHILFOODEX) 256Philippine Small & Medium Busines Development Foundation Inc. (PHILSMED) 259

DIRECTORY OF SME SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS

Business Assistance Centers (BACs) 263Chambers of Commerce 275�#��$�� %%Economic Zones 288Foreign Trade Service Corps (FTSC) 301Government Financing Institutions (GFIs) 306Trade Associations 307

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MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT(MSMED) COUNCILDepartment of Trade and Industry (DTI)5th Floor, Trade and Industry Building361 Sen. Gil J. Puyat Avenue, Makati CityPhone: (632) 897.7596 � 890.4968Fax: (632) 896.7916Email: [email protected]

The Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise Development (MSMED) Council isan interagency body established on January 24, 1991 by virtue of Republic Act6977 (as amended by RA 8289 on May 6, 1997 and further amended by RA9501 on May 23, 2008), otherwise known as the “Magna Carta for Micro,Small and Medium Enterprises”.

The Council is responsible for the promotion, growth, and development ofMSMEs in the country by facilitating and closely coordinating national effortsin MSME development. It is attached to the DTI and is composed of thefollowing:

Chairman:Secretary of Trade and Industry

Members:

Secretary of AgricultureSecretary of the Interior and Local GovernmentSecretary of Science and TechnologySecretary of TourismChairman of Small Business CorporationThree (3) representatives from the MSME sector to represent Luzon, Visayas

and MindanaoOne (1) representative from the labor sector to be nominated by accredited

labor groupsA representative from the private banking sector to serve alternately among

the Chamber of Thrift Banks; the Rural Bankers Association of thePhilippines; and the Bankers Association of the Philippines

Executive Order No. 793 expanded the membership of the MSMED Council toinclude the heads of primary agencies involved in micro, small and mediumfinance activities of the national government such as:

o Cooperative Development Authorityo National Livelihood and Development Corporationo People’s Credit and Finance Corporationo University of the Philippines Institute for Small Scale Industries

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The Bureau of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise Development (BMSMED)of the DTI is designated to act as the Council Secretariat.

Powers and Functions:� Recommends to the President and the Congress all policy matters affecting

MSMEs;

� Establishes the needed environment and opportunities conducive to thegrowth and development of the MSME sector;

� Formulates a six-year MSMED Plan in consultation with the private sectorto be integrated into the Medium Term Philippine Development Plan(MTPDP);

� Coordinates and integrates various government and private sector activitiesrelating to MSME development;

� Reviews existing policies of government agencies that would affect thegrowth and development of MSMEs and recommend changes to thePresident and Congress through the Committee on Economic Affairs ofthe Senate and the Committee on Small Business and EntrepreneurshipDevelopment of the House of Representatives, whenever deemednecessary;

� Monitors and determines the progress of various agencies geared towardsthe development of the sector;

� Promulgates implementing guidelines, programs and operating principlesas may be deemed proper and necessary in the light of government policiesand objectives of the Act;

� Provides the appropriate policy and coordinative framework in assistingrelevant government agencies, in coordination with the NEDA and theCoordinating Council for the Philippine Assistance Program, as may benecessary, in the tapping of local and foreign funds for MSME development;and,

� Promotes the productivity and viability of MSMEs by way of directing andassisting relevant government agencies and institutions at the national,regional, and provincial levels.

For more information on the programs/projects of the Council, write or call theMSMED Council Secretariat.

The MSMED Council SecretariatBureau of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise Development5/F, Trade and Industry Building361 Sen. Gil J. Puyat Avenue, Makati CityPhone: (632) 897.7596 ��890.4968Fax: (632) 896.7916Email: [email protected]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRADE AND INDUSTRY (DTI)4th Floor, Industry and Investments Building385 Sen. Gil J. Puyat Avenue, Makati CityPhone: (632) 899.7450Fax: (632) 896.1166Website: www.dti.gov.ph

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), as the key agency of the Philippinegovernment, is charged with creating a business friendly environment conduciveto the growth of enterprises and supportive of fair and robust trade in goodsand services, both within and outside the Philippines.

DTI is a coordinating agency for all government activities related to trade,industry and investments; a promotional machinery for further trade andinvestments; and a regulatory body to ensure that fair competition prevails.

Given the priorities of Philippine economic development, its key result areasare to: (1) attract and direct investments to areas leading to balanced agro-industrial developments; (2) reinforce the country’s competitive advantage inthe world markets; and (3) ensure that the benefits of economic progressreach the countryside and become every Filipino’s gain.

The DTI is made up of the Department proper, regional offices, line corporateagencies and government entities and corporation. At present, DTI exercisesits mandate through 11 bureaus, 8 attached agencies, 9 corporations, 16regional and 79 provincial offices, 7 city/area offices, 10 service offices, and 27foreign trade service posts. It is manned by over 4,000 employees.

The DTI has four (4) major functional groups composed of bureaus involved inline operations which delivers business and consumer services directly tostakeholders and the public. These are:

1. Industry and Investments Group (IIG)

Investment promotion in activities critical to the Department’s trade andindustry development program.

2. International Trade Group (ITG)

Promotion of domestic and international trade and commerce.

3. Consumer Welfare and Trade Regulation Group (CWTRG)

Enforcement of laws to protect consumers; consumer education andformation of consumer groups.

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4. Regional Operations and Development Group (RODG)

The RODG is one of the functional groups of the DTI which is mandated to champion business development and consumer empowerment

through continual improvement in its human capital and service deliveryprocesses. It operates in 16 regions and 79 provinces nationwide whichserves as DTI frontliners in providing assistance to investors, exporters,micro, small and medium- scale entrepreneurs (MSMEs), businessmen

in general, and consumers.

The RODG is tasked to contribute in all five (5) major final outputs of DTInamely: increased exports, increased investments, support for MSMEs,

empowered consumer and improved governance.

Programs and Services:

Business Development

� Business InformationProvides accessible, relevant, and timely MSME information(e.g., cost of doing business, industry profiles, market profiles,MSME profiles, supplier profiles/directories, number of businessname registration / repair shop accreditation / business licenseissued).

' MSME Development and PromotionStrengthens support to MSMEs through operation of SME Centersand support to MSMED Council; conducts information technology-related seminars for MSMEs.

' Business Name RegistrationReduces processing time of business name registration. For NCR,the processing time is 24 hours. For other areas, processing time foronline application is 3 days and 5 days for those provinces not online.

Consumer Welfare

' Improves response time to consumer complaints;' Promotes 100% compliance to fair trade laws by monitored firms;' Conducts training programs/seminars on consumer empowerment;' Conducts consumer education and advocacy;' Organizes consumer groups and strengthens existing consumer

groups; and,' Prepares/disseminates information packages.

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Flagship Projects:

� Export Pathways Program (EPP)Focuses on providing export assistance through a systematic approachproviding interventions at every stage of an exporter’s growth. It utilizesthe Value Chain Approach, Industry Clustering and Sub-contracting toarrive at a holistic export development program anchored on the PhilippineDevelopment Plan 2008-2010 that will ensure a stronger and more dynamicexport industry. Such dynamism would be a tool for the regions to nurtureSMEs with potential to become exporters.

� National Economic Research and Business Assistance Center(NERBAC) or Republic Act 7470It is a one-stop business center that provides assistance to the start-upentrepreneur in the following areas: Business Registration and Licensing;Knowledge Management; and Investment Promotion and Facilitation.Housed under a “single roof” are the following government agencies: DTI,BIR, SSS, HDMF, PHIC, CDA, DOLE, DENR, MGB and SEC, as well asa One-stop Export Documentation Center (OSEDC) composed of BoC,BPI-PQS, etc. The Philippine Contractors Accreditation Board (PCAB)and the Intellectual Property Desks are also part of the Center.

From a business processing time of 45-60 days, a seven-day waiting timecan be achieved through the NERBAC. It will continue to explore moreinnovative mechanisms to further shorten processing time for start-upenterprises.

NERBAC has embarked on the Business Registration and LicensingUnified Form. The project is intended to simplify the process of businessregistration. It consists of electronic document which in effect is designedto include all necessary forms required to apply for business license inthe Philippines, for sole proprietorship and domestic corporation. The UnifiedForm whish is fillable in an Adobe PDF format, contains the forms of DTI,SEC, LGU, BIR, SSS, PhilHealth, HDMF, and DOLE.

� One Town One Product (OTOP) Program(www.otopphilippines.gov.ph)

A priority program of the government to promote entrepreneurship andcreate jobs, OTOP-Philippines encourages the country’s MSMEs toproduce and market distinct products or services using indigenous rawmaterials and manpower.

The program is patterned after the highly successful One-Village-OneProduct (OVOP) program in Japan where the local government and privatesector (represented by the various industry/trade organizations, chambersof commerce and industry, people’s organizations, BDS providers, etc.)play major roles.

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OTOP Assistance Package includes:' Business Counseling;' Skills and Entrepreneurial Training;' Product Design and Development;' Appropriate Technologies; and,' Marketing.

Model/Priority OTOPs:

NCR Healthcare and WellnessArea I AnimationArea II Bottled BalutArea III Healthcare and Wellness

CAR Organic CoffeeAbra BambooBaguio City Information and Communications Technology (ICT)Benguet StrawberryIfugao Tilapia FishKalinga Coffee, Eco-Tourism, UnoyApayao CassavaMountain Province Eco-tourism

Region I Bangus or Milk FishIlocos Norte Sugarcane VinegarIlocos Sur LoomweavingLa Union Home FurnishingsPangasinan Bangus or Milk Fish

Region II Home FurnishingsBatanes Eco-tourismCagayan Processed FoodIsabela Corn Production and ProcessingNueva Vizcaya CitrusQuirino Gifts and Holiday Decors

Region III LanternsBataan Processed FishBulacan Specialized Garments (Gowns and Barongs)Nueva Ecija Footwear (Slippers and Sandals)Pampanga LanternsTarlac Crochet and KnittingZambales Fresh and Processed Sweet PotatoAurora Sabutan Woven Products

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Region IV-A (CALABARZON) Paper MacheCavite Ground CoffeeLaguna Paper Mache/Carved ProductsBatangas EmbroideryRizal Houseware and Holiday DecorQuezon Lambanog (Distilled Coconut Wine)

Region IV-B (MIMAROPA) Woven BuntalOriental Mindoro Fresh and Processed FruitsOccidental Mindoro Iodized SaltMarinduque LoomweavingRomblon Marble GHD NoveltiesPalawan Cashew

Region V PiliAlbay CeramicsCamarines Norte Piña Fiber ProductsCamarines Sur Hinabol (Handloom Woven Products)Sorsogon Pilinut ProductsCatanduanes LasaMasbate Beef Tapa

Region VI Loomwoven ProductsAklan Loomweaving (Piña, Abaca, Raffia)Antique Muscovado SugarCapiz Cutflower/CutfoliageGuimaras Fruits and NutsIloilo Pottery, Banana (Lakatan variety)Negros Occidental Silk

Region VII Woven RaffiaBohol Raffia LoomwovensNegros Oriental Tourism Services, Virgin Coconut Oil, Pandan BagsSiquijor TourismCebu International Services

Region VIII MusselLeyte Fresh and Processed Bangus or Milk FishSouthern Leyte Processed Food (Bocarillo, Salvaro, Banana

Chips, etc.)Samar Mussel ProcessingEastern Samar Seaweeds, Abaca FiberNorthern Samar Mariculture (Bangus or Milk Fish, Crabs)Biliran Coco-based Processing (Coco Coir, Coco Shell,

VCO and other high-value Coco by-products)

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Region IX SeaweedsZamboanga City SeaweedsZamboanga del Sur SeaweedsZamboanga del Norte Bottled SardinesZamboanga Sibugay RubberIsabela City Crumb Rubber

Region X Organic ProductsBukidnon High-Value VegetablesCamiguin Abaca Production and Processing, LanzonesMisamis Occidental Banana Production and Processing, WatermelonMisamis Oriental Whitewater Rafting, Processed FoodLanao del Norte Abaca Production and Processing

Region XI Banana ChipsDavao City Banana ChipsDavao Del Norte Banana ChipsDavao Del Sur Fresh and Processed MangoDavao Oriental Coconut-based ProductsCompostela Valley Gold and Silver Jewelry-MakingSarangani Mango

Region XII Fresh BananaGeneral Santos City Processed FoodNorth Cotabato Natural RubberSultan Kudarat MuscovadoSouth Cotabato Fresh and Processed FruitsCotabato City Crabs and Other Aquaculture

CARAGA Oil PalmAgusan Del Norte Abaca FiberAgusan Del Sur Oil PalmSurigao Del Norte Nipa RumSurigao Del Sur Seaweeds

ARMMBasilan RubberLanao Del Sur Fish Processing (Smoked Tuna Fish)Maguindanao Loomwoven Fabric (Inaul)Sulu CoffeeTawi-Tawi Cassava and Native Delicacies, Seaweeds,

Processed Fish and Marine Products

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� DTI-Comprehensive Agrarian Reform ProgramThe DTI-CARP assistance is directed to Agrarian Reform Communitiesnationwide. It provides support services to farmers and affected land-ownersand their families. Particularly, it assists cooperatives/associations offamilies, landowners, women and youths who are capable of managingmicro, small and medium enterprises.

� Rural Micro Enterprise Promotion Programme (RuMEPP)The RuMEPP aims to reduce rural poverty through increased economicdevelopment, job creation and rural incomes for poor rural households bypromoting profitable and sustainable micro enterprises. RuMEPP has three(3) components, namely: Microfinance Credit and Support, Micro EnterprisePromotion and Development and, Programme Management and PolicyCoordination.

While the programme will operate nationwide, the Micro EnterprisePromotion and Development component will primarily focus on the 19poor provinces in the country’s poorest regions: Abra, Ifugao, and Kalingain the Cordillera Autonomous Region: Albay, Camarines Sur, Catanduanes,Masbate, and Sorsogon in Bicol; Biliran, Eastern Samar, Leyte, NorthernSamar, and Western Samar in Eastern Visayas; Saranggani and SouthCotabato in SOCCSKSARGEN; Agusan del Norte, Agusan del Sur, Surigaodel Norte, and Surigao del Sur in CARAGA.

The programme will be implemented for seven (7) years or from 2007 to2013.

� Small and Medium Enterprise Development for SustainableEmployment Program (SMEDSEP)The SMEDSEP, previously called the Private Sector Development Program,is implementing an approach for the development of the private sector inthe Philippines with a regional focus in the Visayas jointly implementedby DTI and GTZ. The objective of the program is that the frameworkconditions for private sector development in the Philippines are improved.

Activities in More Developed Provinces

� Trade/Investment Promotion (conduct of local/international/study/trade/investment missions)

� Productivity Improvement (conduct of productivity training/benchmarking)

� Business Matching Activities

How to avail yourself of these services:

Interested parties may call, write, e-mail, or visit the nearest DTI Regional orProvincial office (see directory).

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BUREAU OF MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISEDEVELOPMENT (BMSMED)Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)5th Floor, Trade and Industry Building361 Sen. Gil J. Puyat Avenue, Makati CityPhone: (632) 890.4968 � 897.7596/1693Fax: (632) 896.7916Email: [email protected]

The Bureau of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise Development (BMSMED)is mandated to develop and promote MSMEs in the country by advocatingpolicies, programs, and projects addressing the specific needs of MSMEs inthe areas of market access, human resource development, and technologyupgrading.

It is also mandated to formulate and monitor development programs both forprivate institutions involved in assisting the trade and industry sector, deliverymechanisms and linkages for MSMEs.


1. Policy Review/Advocacy

' The BMSMED, in its capacity as the MSMED Council Secretariat,provides technical support to the Council. As such, the Bureau reviewsand prepares position papers concerning policies and issues affectingthe growth and development of MSMEs in the areas of investment,trade, financing, technology, structural reforms, and regionaldevelopment.

' The Bureau monitors the implementation of laws affecting MSMEssuch as:

Republic Act No. 6977: Magna Carta for Small Enterprises(as amended by RA 8289 and further amended by RA 9501)

To set the legal and policy framework for MSME development,Republic Act No. 6977 or the “Magna Carta for Small Enterprises”was passed on January 29, 1991. This was amended by RA 8289 onMay 6, 1997 and further amended by RA 9501 on May 23, 2008 asthe “Magna Carta for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises”. Thislaw mandates the government to help MSMEs by creating aconducive business environment; improving access to financing;providing adequate business support; providing training onentrepreneurship and worker skills; providing linkages between MSMEsand large firms; and working in partnership with the private sector.

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Major provisions of the law:

o Creation of the MSMED Council;o Creation of the Small Business Guarantee and Finance

Corporation (SBGFC) or SB Corporation; and,o Mandatory Allocation of Credit Resources for MSME Lending.

Republic Act No. 9178: Barangay Micro Business Enterprises(BMBEs) Act of 2002

Republic Act No. 9178, otherwise known as the “Barangay MicroBusiness Enterprises (BMBEs) Act of 2002”, was enacted toencourage the formation and growth of BMBEs by granting themincentives and other benefits.

A BMBE is defined as any business enterprise engaged in production,processing or manufacturing of products, including agro-processing,as well as trading and services, with total assets of not more than P3million. Such assets shall include those arising from loans but notthe land on which the plant and equipment are located.

Incentives of BMBEs under the Act:

o Exemption from income tax for income arising from the operationsof the enterprise;

o Exemption from the coverage of the Minimum Wage Lawo Special credit window; and,o Technology transfer, production and management training, and

marketing assistance.

' The Bureau organizes fora and briefings to disseminate informationon MSME laws, and gathers feedback on issues/concerns pertinentto their implementation.

2. MSME Development Programs

' SME Development Plan 2004-2010

The BMSMED coordinates and monitors the implementation of theactivities under the SME Development (SMED) Plan 2004-2010. Thelong-term goal of the SMED Plan is to significantly increase SMEs’contribution to the country’s economic growth and social development.In quantitative terms, this means keeping them apace with theperformance levels of their ASEAN and Asian counterparts in terms ofvalue-added, employment, revenue generation, and sales.

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' MSME Centers

The BMSMED provides policy direction and program support to MSMECenters, which are “one-stop shops” that provide information, advisory,and consulting services in the following areas: productivityimprovement, technology upgrading, market information, product andmarket development, trade promotion, financing, and entrepreneurialdevelopment. In addition, the Bureau operates its own MSME Centerwhich is located in the BMSMED Office.

' Donor Programs

The BMSMED proposes, coordinates, and renders technical supportin the implementation of assistance programs extended by variousdonor agencies. These programs are aimed at complementing DTI’sown efforts at promoting the growth and development of MSMEs.

3. Information Dissemination

' Information Materials

The BMSMED gathers, prepares, publishes, and disseminatesinformation materials that are relevant to the various needs of MSMEs.These materials include brochures on programs and services renderedby government/private entities to assist MSMEs, primers on startinga small enterprise, and various legislations on MSMEs.

' DTI-Business Profile Management System (BPMS) for thePhilippine Business Registry (PBR)

The BMSMED is a member of the PBR-Technical Working Groupfor SME that proposed for an enhanced database that will be able tomonitor the individual MSME. The BPMS is a web-based system thatallows DTI Regional and Provincial Offices, bureaus and agencies toupdate their own clients’ business profiles as well as ensure an up-to-date database. It is one of the data sources of the PBR and includesproduct coding and business matching facilities that allows local aswell as exporting firms to be matched with their requirements.

Who may avail of these services:

MSMEs, the academe, professionals, government agencies, and financialinstitutions


Visit, call, write or e-mail BMSMED.

Technology / Production

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ADVANCED SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE (ASTI)Department of Science and Technology (DOST)ASTI Building, C.P. Garcia Avenue, Technology Park ComplexU.P. Campus, Diliman, Quezon CityPhone: (632) 426.9755 ��927.3502 ��927.2557 loc. 1100Fax: (632) 925.8598Email: [email protected]: www.asti.dost.gov.ph

The Advanced Science and Technology Institute (ASTI) is committed to thedevelopment of the Filipino society and the Philippines as a nation. It seeks tocontribute to the attainment of national development priorities and the growthof Philippine enterprises by providing innovative solutions using informationand communications technology (ICT) and electronics technology.

Products and Solutions:

ASTI generates knowledge and technologies through its research anddevelopment activities on ICT and electronics, and embarks on technologytransfer through the products and solutions it offers to the public.

1. Embedded Solution

In today’s data-driven and distributed operations, there is a need for flexibleand interoperable data communication. ASTI offers solutions for GSMdata communication on multiple platforms. These technologies areinherently flexible and allows for customization of both software andhardware to be able to meet the exact user requirements.

GSM Data Terminal

This product enables computers to send and receive text messages, justlike an ordinary cellular phone. It uses any mobile phone SIM card anddoes not require Internet connection.

2. Educational Kit

ASTI provides several training kits to help students in colleges anduniversities. These collections are a good tool for learning, at a muchlower price.

PICMe - Microcontroller Starter Kit

A low-cost pocket size microcontroller learning board to jumpstart projectdevelopment with MCUs

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3. Technicom Projects

The Technology Incubation for Commercialization Program (TECHNICOM)was implemented by DOST to create mechanisms to fast track thecommercial application of innovative technologies developed by the S&Tcommunity.

Digital Wood Moisture Meter

The Digital Wood Moisture Meter (WMM) is a handy tool used todetermine the moisture content of selected local hardwoods. The WMMis indispensable for the local woodworking/furniture industry and isdesigned to be a fully-functional, low-cost alternative.

Digital MultiMeter

Ultra low-cost digital multimeter build with state-of-the art DMM processor.The first ever produced multimeter product designed by Filipinos to reachthe market. This portable test instrument is capable of handling variouselectrical measurements such as AC/DC voltage, current and resistancemeasurement and other special features.

4. Software

Bayanihan Linux

Bayanihan Linux is a complete Linux-based desktop solution that is easyto install and use. It includes a full-featured office suite, internet tools,multimedia and graphics applications, and an excellent support for mobilecomputing. The one-CD installer is freely downloadable fromhttp://www.bayanihan.gov.ph.

Science and Technology Services

ASTI provides S&T services that are beneficial to the government, private sector,academe and the Filipino people in general.

1. .gov.ph Domain Delegation

ASTI manages the .gov.ph domain. It provides subdelegation of the .gov.phdomain to Philippine government organizations. The service is free. Toregister for a subdelegation of .gov.ph domain, please access http://dns.gov.ph

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2. PREGINET Services

Philippine Research, Education, and Government Information Network(PREGINET) is a nationwide broadband research and education networkthat interconnects academic, research and government institutions.PREGINET provides direct inter-connectivity among users to facilitatetechnology exchange and international research collaboration. As thecountry’s only Research and Education Network (REN), it offers a varietyof network and value-added services, such as internet connectivity, web-hosting, server co-location, video conferencing, video streaming, VolPinstallation, site mirroring and network monitoring. For more information,please visit http://www.pregi.net/


Government agencies and the private sector, academe, non-governmentorganizations, and the general public

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BUREAU OF ANIMAL INDUSTRY (BAI)Department of Agriculture (DA)Visayas Avenue, Diliman, Quezon CityPhone: (632) 926.6883Telefax: (632) 927.0971Fax: (632) 928.2429Email: [email protected]: www.bai.ph

The Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) is mandated to formulate programs for thedevelopment of the animal industry to meet the needs of the growing populace;recommend policies and procedures on the flow of animals, meats and meatproducts and its proper preservation and appropriate inspection; coordinateand monitor Programs, Activities and Projects (PAPs) of livestock and alliedindustries; and prescribe product standards.

BAI’s mission is to “develop and promote livestock and poultry production andpost-production technologies that ensure high quality, affordable, and safeproducts”. It envisions the “development of a vibrant livestock and poultry farmingcommunities and industry sector under diverse, sustainable, and competitiveagricultural production systems”.


1. Animal Health Management Division(National Center for Veterinary Service)Phone: (632) 928.2743 � 925.4343

' Promotes animal health and welfare in conjunction with public healthat the national level;

' Formulates programs and policies in the prevention, control anderadication of animal diseases;

' Conducts disease control work and eradication;' Establishes workable disease investigation, reporting and appraisal

in animal disease intelligence network including uniform collation andeconomic evaluation of data and information of disease occurrence;

' Conducts disease surveillance and monitoring as part of early warningsystem;

' Prepares reports of the country’s animal health status to the WorldAnimal Health Organization and other concerned internationalorganizations;

' Conducts studies which seek to assess and understand animaldiseases in their environmental and production or farming system inwhich they occur in time and space;

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' Conducts studies to identify cost-effective means of diseasemanagement aimed particularly at small holder livestock producerswith limited access to veterinary services;

' Develops web-based data on-line access to promote products andservices for domestic and international information prototype packages;and,

' Delivers technical and other logistics in the implementation of theabove-mentioned activities.

2. Animal Feeds Standard DivisionPhone: (632) 920.1764

' Licensing and registration of animal feeds and veterinary drugs andproducts including manufacturing plants and outlets;

' Issuance of import and export certification and permit for registeredanimal feeds and veterinary drugs and products;

' Inspection of feed and veterinary drug and products establishmentsfor monitoring quality control and safety of products;

' Dissemination of feed and veterinary drugs and products regulation,and industry data updates and developments; and,

' Provision of advisory and forum for complaints, regulation leaks, andother industry-related concerns through ‘Kapihan sa AFSD’ held everysecond Friday of the month.

3. Animal Products Development CenterPhone: (632) 293.5489

' Various training on meat processing (selected meat products andsausage manufacture);

' Awareness seminar on slaughtering techniques for pigs and cattle;' Basic course on slaughtering techniques for pigs and cattle;' Intensive course on slaughtering techniques for pigs and cattle;' Meat cutting for pork and beef;' Animal hides and skin improvement;' Leather processing for frog and fish skin;' Animal by-products utilization and animal waste management; and,' Technical assistance on slaughtering (pig, cattle, sheep and goat),

meat processing, tanning services, and by product utilization and wastemanagement.

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4. Livestock Development DivisionPhone: (632) 926.8842

' Animal loan or credit facility through conduit rural banks under theMulti-Livestock Development Loan Program (MLDLP);

' Information materials and training on livestock and poultryproduction;

' Frozen semen for beef cattle for artificial insemination;' Training on animal raising (cattle, hog, goat and poultry), artificial

insemination (AI) of large ruminants;' Inspection and registration of gamefowl breeding farms;' Endorsement of accredited livestock and poultry farms to NEDA for

free tax importation; and,' Pedigree records and certificate of beef cattle farms and small

ruminants enrolled at the Central Data Management Unit (CDMU).

5. Laboratory Services DivisionPhone: (632) 920.8926

' Testing of feeds and feedstuffs at the Central Animal Feed AnalysisLaboratory;

' Testing of veterinary drugs and other products at the Drug AssayLaboratory;

' Testing for aflatoxin and other mycotoxins at the Aflatoxin Laboratory;' Veterinary biologics quality control testing at the Veterinary Biologics

Standardization Laboratory;' Produce and distribute veterinary products; and,' Conduct related researches – Beta-agonist, Growth promotants,

Enzymes, Banned drugs, Drug residues in feeds, and Methodologyvalidation on amino acid analysis.

6. Marketing Development DivisionPhone: (632) 926.6866

' Business policy advisory and forum for livestock and poultry industrystakeholders to air their concerns;

' Feasibility study and project proposal services for those wanting toengage in the livestock and poultry businesses;

' Issuance of license of livestock handlers and poultry carriers, as wellas their means of transport;

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' Price monitoring and dissemination;' Market matching between buyers and sellers of live animals and meat

products;' Establishment of Livestock ‘Oksyon’ Markets (LOMs) in strategic areas

of the country, in order to provide a centralized market with organizedfacilities and weighting scale to achieve efficient marketing of livestockand poultry; and,

' Establishment of livestock port terminal market and stockyards indifferent port of the country, to provide temporary holding area orlivestock hotel in order to eliminate the spread of food and mouthdisease (FMD) and other animal communicable diseases.

7. Research and Development (R&D) DivisionPhone: (632) 920.4769

' Develop and maintain animal germplasm bank;' Development of suitable upgrades of beef cattle, sheep, goats, chicken

and horses;' Development of feeding system and feeding technologies to match

the nutritional requirement of developed upgrades of beef cattle, sheep,goats, chicken and horses;

' Conduct basic and applied research on management and utilizationof grassland resources to support the need of cattle ranchers throughintroduction of improved forage species, integration of livestock inplantation crops and utilization of crop by-products;

' Support commercial ranchers in developing sustainable feed resources;' Provide technical assistance and advice and resource person to LGUs

and NGOs upon requests during training on forage production, feedsand feed resource utilization, breeding management, and animal wastemanagement;

' Produce planting materials available such as seeds, forage cuttingsspecifically Trichantera gigantea as source of feeds for livestock; and,

' Provide resource person during seminar and training programs and inthe installation of low-cost biogas system using polyethylene plastictube.

8. National Veterinary Quarantine Services

' Strengthening Animal Health Management and Biosecurity in ASEAN(SAHMBA) Risk Analysis;

' Strengthening Animal Health Management and Biosecurity in ASEAN

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(SAHMBA) Animal Health Information; and,' Enhance Website and Electronic Sanitary and Phyto Sanitary

Certificate and Information System.


Livestock and poultry raisers, farmers, and agricultural entrepreneurs, meatprocessors and other interested individuals

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BUREAU OF FISHERIES AND AQUATIC RESOURCES (BFAR)Department of Agriculture (DA)3rd Floor, PCA Main BuildingPCA Complex, Elliptical RoadDiliman, Quezon CityPhone: (632) 929.9597Fax: (632) 455.6801Email: [email protected] [email protected]: www.bfar.gov.ph

The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) formulates,recommends and implements plans, programs, and policies for themanagement, development, and utilization of the country’s fishery and aquaticresources. It also conducts studies and research on various aspects of thefisheries industry to serve as basis for policy formulation.

A. Programs

Livelihood Programs

BFAR regularly provides its stakeholders hands-on training on varioustechnologies in the hatchery and grow-out of fish and other aquaticorganisms including seaweeds; improved fishing, specifically in theconstruction and proper use of passive gears; post-harvest and value-adding, as well as, on resource management and aquatic environmentprotection. The training package is also complemented with funding and/or technical support in securing funds from other sources.

Mariculture Park Investment Opportunities

The BFAR, in partnership with the local government and other stakeholdershas so far established a total of 48 mariculture parks and zones in strategicareas nationwide. The mariculture park is a large area in the coastal waterswhere various types of fish and other marine organisms could be raised infish cages. BFAR provides the basic mooring infrastructure and assistpoor investors through its “rent-a-cage” and “use-now-pay-later” schemefor feeds.

Other investment opportunities include fish hatchery and breeding, feedsmanufacture and supply, fish cage fabrication, value-adding of fish,transportation and marketing among others. The BFAR conducts regularinvestment forums to interested stakeholders as well as training programson various business ventures.

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B. Frontline Services

1. Registration and Accreditation

' Certificate of Hazard Analysis of Critical Control Points (HACCP)Recognition/Accreditation

' Certificate of HACCP Approval, Certificate of Recognition forHACCP Implementation and Certificate of Inspection

' Registration Certificate for Aquaculture Farms Supplying RawMaterials to EU

' SPF/SPR Penaeus vannamei and SPF/SRP Peneaus monodonHatchery Accreditation

' Registration Certificate for Live Food Fish Exporters' Registration Certificate for Live Tropical Marine Ornamental Fish

Exporters

2. Chemical and Microbiological Services

' Chemical and Microbiological Services' Fish Health Laboratory Services' Analytical Services for Marine Biotoxins

3. Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) Clearance Including HealthCertificates

' Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) Clearance to Import Fresh/Frozen/Chilled Fishery Products

' Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) Clearance to Import Live Fishesand Fishery/Aquatic Products

' Health Certificate for In-Country Trans-Boundary Movement of LiveShrimps and Seaweeds for Aquaculture Purposes

' Sanitary/Health Certificate for Export of Live Food Fishes' Health Certificate for Export of Live Tropical Marine Ornamental Fish' Sanitary/Health Certificate for Accredited Exporters to International

Markets

4. Export Permits and Other Related Clearances

' Export Permit for Fresh/Frozen/Chilled Fishery Products (New Applicants)' Export Permit for Fresh/Frozen/Chilled Fishery Products (Old Clients)' Export Commodity Clearance' Clearance for Outgoing Fish and Fishery Products via the MDA/

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5. Imports Permits and Other Related Clearances

' Inspection and Clearance of Imported/Incoming Fish and FisheryProducts via the MDA/NAIA

' Clearance to Import Fishing Vessels' Conduct of Pre-Border Assessment of Compliance for Live Fish

Importation' Assessment of Compliance to Post Border Quarantine Measures

for Imported SPF/SPR Peneaus vannamei Broodstocks and SPF/SPR Peneaus monodon Broodstocks and Post-Larvae

6. Fishing Licenses and Other Related Permits

' Commercial Fishing Vessel/Gear License' Fishing Gear Registration' International Fishing Permit' Pa-aling Worker’s License' Certificate of Eligibility' 25-Year Fishpond Lease Agreement (FLA)' Gratuitous Permit for the Collection of Aquatic Wildlife for Research/

Scientific Purposes' Fisheries Special Permit for Live Aquatic Wildlife


Municipal and commercial fishermen, fish farmers, fish producers, fishpen/fishcage operators, hatchery operators, fish processors, fry gatherers, or anyparty who is interested in fisheries, i.e. teachers, students, and researchers.


Interested parties may write, call or visit the BFAR Central Office or its regionaloffices. For more information, email us at [email protected]

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BUREAU OF PLANT INDUSTRY (BPI)Department of Agriculture (DA)692 San Andres, Malate, ManilaPhone: (632) 525.7857 � 525.7909Fax: (632) 521.7650Email: [email protected]: www.da.gov.ph/agencies/bureaus/bpi/bpi.htm

The Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI) is mandated to service and support thePhilippine plant industry sector. It is committed to: (1) meet and satisfy theneeds of its stakeholders in the areas of crop research, protection andproduction, crop utilization and analytical services, seed quality assurance,plant quarantine and agricultural engineering services; (2) comply andimplement existing regulations and support/advocate the formulation of newregulations; (3) continually improve its Quality Management System (QMS)through an effective feedback system from its internal and external environmentand quality audit ; (4) maintain and implement its QMS in compliance withISO 9001:2000 standards ; and, (5) involve its entire human resources in theimplementation of QMS and good governance.

Laboratory Service Division


� Characterizes agricultural crops and its by-products for crop suitability(for food and non-food).

� Conducts microbial analysis to determine fitness of food for humanconsumption.

� Provides technical assistance to small–scale entrepreneurs for theestablishment of pilot scale industries.

� Monitors the safe food supply for the domestic as well as the global market.

� Conducts technology transfer on fruit and vegetable utilization andpreservation through:- Lectures and actual demonstration; and,- Seminar-workshops on fruit and vegetable preservation.

� Participates in fairs and exhibits related to food processing and nutrition.

� Conducts laboratory analysis of different agricultural commodities.

� Conducts pesticide residues/pesticide formulation analysis.

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Farmers, individuals, government organizations, NGOs and other interestedclientele


Contact the BPI-Laboratory Service Division at (632) 524.0708 � 525.7388.

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COMMISSION ON INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONSTECHNOLOGY (CICT)Office of the President (OP)CICT-NCC BuildingC.P. Garcia Avenue, Diliman, Quezon CityTelefax: (632) 433.7411 �� 426.1525Email: [email protected]: www.cict.gov.ph

The Commission on Information and Communications Technology (CICT) ismandated to develop the country as a world-class ICT services provider, providegovernment services to stakeholders online, provide affordable Internet accessto all segments of the population, develop an ICT enabled workforce, and createan enabling legal and regulatory environment.

The CICT is also empowered to “assist the DTI in carrying out its functionsrelated to the promotion of trade and investment opportunities in ICT services”.Such services would include business systems planning and education,systems development and implementation, web and application hosting, andother services related to operating a computerized system for an SME.


1. Awareness Building Seminar

A one-day seminar aimed at building awareness of the benefits of applyingICT to business operations. Participants who attend these seminars willbe given discount vouchers for the one-week Business PlanningWorkshops. (Note: CICT-Strategic Business Development Group can alsomake the “Awareness Seminar Kit” for agencies and organizations whowould like to conduct the one-day seminar on their own).

2. Business Planning Workshops

A five-day workshop which assists SMEs to:

' Define their businesses more clearly and design a more competitivebusiness strategy;

' Determine the critical ICT, marketing and production capabilities tosupport their business strategy; and,

' Develop a cost/benefit analysis to support their planned investment inICT capabilities.

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3. Financing

The CICT has identified partner financial institutions which will providefunding for the ICT investment plans of SMEs that can present a feasiblecost/benefit analysis (produced in the business planning workshop).

4. Implementation Assistance

To ensure quality standards of independent software vendors andapplication solutions providers delivered to SMEs, CICT will establish adatabase and track record of accredited vendors and suppliers.

5. SME Help Desk

To provide assistance for SMEs encountering problems with their ICTapplications or hardware, the CICT will establish a telephone hotline whichwill assist SMEs in resolving their problems.

6. People’s PC Program for SMEs

Low-cost PCs meant to be affordable for SMEs.

7. Community e-Center Program for SMEs

Community-based internet access points for SMEs can be utilized fortransaction processing, training/learning, and other activities (for enterprisesthat cannot afford to purchase their own computers).


Micro, small and medium-scale enterprises


Interested parties can visit us at the CICT-NCC Building, C.P. Garcia Avenue,U.P. Diliman, Quezon City or call us at (632) 920.7444. We can also be reachedby email at this address: [email protected].

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COTTON DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION (CODA)Department of Agriculture (DA)1st Floor, Agricultural Training Institute BuildingElliptical Road, Diliman, Quezon CityPhone: (632) 929.8562 � 920.8878Fax: (632) 920.9238 � 929.8265Email: [email protected]

[email protected]: www.coda.da.gov.ph

Republic Act No. 8486, otherwise known as the Cotton Industry DevelopmentAct of 1998, created the Cotton Development Administration (CODA) out ofthe merger of two cotton agencies, namely, the erstwhile Cotton Researchand Development Institute (CRDI) and the Philippine Cotton Corporation(PhilCotton). CODA is the sole agency mandated to accelerate thedevelopment of the local cotton industry.


1. Research and Development (R&D) Services

CODA’s R&D Program pursues a dynamic demand-driven and problem-oriented agenda that aims to modernize Philippine cotton production.Specificlly, our R&D thrust is towards increasing the farmer’s net incomefrom cotton growing through optimizing production at reduced costs perunit area.

Through an aggressive R&D undertaking, we generate scientific informationand package of technologies to uplift the production of cotton endeavorsof individual farmer growers and organized farmer groups and cooperatives.

Our pool of seasoned researchers and scientists provide the backboneof our R&D services to private groups in the realm of R&D, both in thebio- physical and social milieu.

2. Technical Services

Since cotton, compared to other crops, requires a unique culturalmanagement to grow it successfully, CODA provides a variety of technicalservice to cotton growers and private groups. This includes technicaladvising where growers are provided with technical recommendations basedon the crop stage and conditions. Our technical personnel deployed in thefield are on-call for assistance anytime.

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3. Information Services

Research findings are the basis of recommended production technologiesand information to improve cotton cultivation. These innovations are, thus,packaged into various modalities using appropriate channels ofcommunications to ensure their transfer to the intended clients. CODA’sinformation services include the development of information materials bothin print and broadcast, as well as electronic format. Besides, we alsoharness the use of information technology to democratize information bydeveloping information systems and databases.

4. Training Services

Empowerment of stakeholders especially the farmers is the very reasonwhy we conduct trainings for our clients. Our pool of facilitators and trainorsare available to provide the training services required for various audienceson cotton growing and processing. Nevertheless, we also have thecapability to provide training services such as facilitation, training needsassessment, development of training designs and modules, and impactevaluation.

5. Ginning Services

Cooperatives may avail of the ginning and warehousing services we offerat a minimal cost in San Fabian, Pangasinan.


Cotton farmers, integrators, agricultural technicians, private companies and organized groups of farmers or cooperatives, or any MSMEs engaged in agricultural production

How to avail of these services:

Those interested could visit, call, or write us at the following offices:

1. Cotton Development Administration1/F, Agricultural Training Institute BuildingElliptical Road, Diliman, Quezon CityPhone: (632) 929.8562 � 920.8878Fax: (632) 920.9238 � 929.8265Email: [email protected]

[email protected]: www.coda.da.gov.ph

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2. Cotton Research CenterCotton Development AdministrationBatac, Ilocos NortePhone: (63.77) 792.3137Email: [email protected] [email protected]

3. Luzon Field Operations CenterCotton Development AdministrationAlacan, San Fabian, PangasinanPhone: (63.75) 523.6709Email: [email protected]

4. Visayas Field Operations CenterCotton Development AdministrationTungay, Sta. Barbara, IloiloEmail: [email protected]

5. Cotton Development Administrationc/o Department of AgricultureDumaguete CityPhone: (63.225) 229.9215Email: [email protected]

6. Mindanao Field Operations CenterCotton Development AdministrationSulit, Polomolok, South CotabatoPhone: (63.83) 500.9184Email: [email protected]

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FIBER INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (FIDA)Department of Agriculture (DA)1424 Asiatrust Bank AnnexQuezon Avenue, Quezon CityTelefax: (632) 373.7494Email: [email protected]: http://fida.da.gov.ph/home.html.html

The Fiber Industry Development Authority (FIDA) is mandated to promote theaccelerated growth and development of the Philippine fiber industry in all itsaspects including research, production, processing, marketing, and traderegulation.


1. Technical assistance to farmers on proper culture, managementand protection of fibercropsOne of the major problems of the abaca industry is the high incidence ofabaca viral diseases in all abaca farms in the country. Farmers’ knowledgeand practice on the proper cultural management of their abaca farmsplay a significant role in reducing the incidence of the abaca viral diseases.As such, FIDA’s extension personnel in all its ten (10) regional officesprovide technical assistance to abaca farmers.

2. Technical assistance to farmers in the development, establishmentand rehabilitation of fibercrop plantationsThe FIDA has targeted a total of 50,391 hectares new agri-business landsfor abaca. This is in line with the Goal 1 of DA which is to develop two (2)million hectares of new agri-business lands and generate two (2) millionjobs for the agriculture sector from 2005 – 2010. The FIDA’s extensionprogram for abaca will generate an estimated 100,782 new jobs andaddress the increasing demand for abaca fibers.

FIDA assists the farmers in the identification of area suited for abacafarming. Abaca nurseries are established and maintained in areas identifiedand validated as potential sites for abaca expansion. On the other hand,FIDA also identifies abaca areas to be rehabilitated. Rehabilitation andreplanting of old and unproductive abaca farms also include those damagedfrequently by natural calamities.

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3. Assistance in the organization and strengthening of farmers’cooperatives and packaging of proposals for availment ofproduction loans from financing institutions like the Landbank ofthe PhilippinesAbaca farmers are encouraged by FIDA to form into cooperatives to beable to empower them and strengthen their capabilities. FIDA collaborateswith the Cooperative Development Authority (CDA) and the LocalGovernment to conduct training on cooperative management,entrepreneurship and bookkeeping. Once the farmers are organized,they are also assisted by FIDA in the development of project proposalsto avail of production loans from financing institutions like the Lank Bankand other rural banks.

4. Training on fiber production, fiber extraction, fiber grading andclassification, fiber processing and handicraft making such ashandmade papermaking, sinamay and piñacloth weavingFIDA conducts training from fiber production to fiber utilization. Participantsto these training are the abaca farmers, private sector, local governmentunits, students and other government agencies.

On fiber production, technologies from fibercrop cultivation to harvestingare disseminated to the farmers.

On fiber extraction and processing, this includes capability build up offarmers on how to operate fiber extraction machines and tools.Furthermore, capability build up is also done among fabricators on howto fabricate the machine. Thus, this activity includes distribution oftechnical designs of improved fiber extraction machines and tolls to privatesectors, local fabricators and farmers’ organizations for investment andadoption.

On fiber grading and classification, FIDA inspectors in all its regionaloffices orient the farmers on the basic classification of abaca fibers.

On product development, training on livelihood opportunities using plantfibers, dyeing of fibers and pulp and paper making are conducted.

5. Provision of disease-free planting materials to farmersFIDA continuously produce and distribute disease-free planting materialsfrom its four (4) tissue culture laboratories located in Albay, Sorsogon,Catanduanes and Leyte. Disease-free and diseased abaca planting

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materials are determined through the continuous operations of the two(2) diagnostic laboratories of FIDA in Albay and Leyte.

6. Technical information and testing services on fiber identification,characterization and fiber extraction, pulping and quality of pulpTesting services on fiber identification/morphology, physical test andchemical analysis are extended to FIDA’s fiber clienteles.

Dissemination of technical information is done through the conduct oftraining on fiber characterization and utilization (fiber identification/morphology, physical test and chemical analysis) and postharvesttechnology amon fiber clienteles and students.

7. Marketing ServicesProvision of marketing services is done through marketing assistanceand fiber trade promotions. Marketing assistance includes theidentification and development of markets and the establishment of directmarketing tie-ups between fiber producers (farmers) and processors/manufacturers and other buyers. While fiber trade promotions includethe hosting, sponsoring and active participation in trade fairs and exhibits,both local and foreign to promote Philippine fiber-based products.

8. Provision of fiber industry statistics and other market-relatedinformation such as trade opportunities and market updates

9. Preparation of program or project development for local andforeign funding

10. Regulatory ServicesFIDA as mandated by Law continuously regulate fiber trading activities,sustain the standard qualities and monitoring of all natural fibers exceptcotton.


Abaca farmers, fiber exporters, processors, manufacturers, traders, LGUs,academe, government agencies and financial institutions.


Visit, call, write or email FIDA.

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FOOD AND NUTRITION RESEARCH INSTITUTE (FNRI)Department of Science and Technology (DOST)FNRI Building, DOST CompoundGeneral Santos Avenue, Bicutan, Taguig CityPhone: (632) 837.2071 to 82Telefax: (632) 837.2934Fax: (632) 837.3164Email: [email protected]: www.fnri.dost.gov.ph

The Food and Nutrition Research Institute (FNRI), the principal research armof the government in food and nutrition, is one of the research and developmentinstitutes of the DOST. As such, the Institute pursues the objectives of theNational Science and Technology Plan for 2002-2020 (NSTP 2020); the goalsstated in the Medium-Term Development Plan (MTDP); and the Philippine Planof Action for Nutrition (PPAN).

The FNRI is mandated to: (1) define the citizenry’s nutrition status; (2) developrecommendations for improvement of nutrition status; and, (3) disseminateresearch findings and recommendations.

Consistent with the above mandate is the FNRI’s vision of optimum nutritionfor all Filipinos, socially and economically empowered through scientificallysound, environment-friendly and globally competitive technologies.

Programs and Projects:

1. Nutritional Assessment and Monitoring

' Nutrition SurveysConduct periodic nutrition surveys throughout the country to assessfood intake of the population and to determine the types and magnitudeof nutrition problems and their causes. The surveys are ono food consumptiono clinicalo nutrition economics and statisticso anthropometryo biochemicalo nutrition knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP)

2. Nutrition Science and Technology

' Medical Nutrition StudiesDefine malnutrition and nutrition-related diseases and their physicaland functional effects, develop and update methods of diagnosis and

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treatment for their prevention and control; establish and update thePhilippine anthropometric clinical standards and develop tools andmethods for use in assessing nutritional status.

' Nutrition Intervention and Policy StudiesDevelop and evaluate models, systems, delivery schemes, strategies,and guidelines for nutrition intervention.

' Nutritional Biochemistry StudiesEstablish normal nutrient levels and enzyme activities for Filipinos toderive nutrient requirements for maintenance, growth, pregnancy andlactation; determine nutrient bio-availability and interrelationship of foodsin diets.

3. Food Science and Technology

' Nutritious Food Products DevelopmentImprove nutritious food products in terms of nutritional value; packagingand shelf-life with economic returns for domestic and export markets.

' Process Feasibility StudyEvaluate the technical and economic viability of the laboratory-developed technologies/products in semi-commercial or pilot scale;develop technology packages.

' Food Composition and Quality Assurance StudiesAssess and plan food and nutritional management in the home andinstitutions; develop food guides and tools for dietary management.

4. Research Utilization Management

' Nutrition Outreach and Information DisseminationConduct media conferences and maintains media liaisons promotingnutrition for print and broadcast; organize scientific sessions/seminars,lecture-demonstrations, broadcast interviews.

' Nutrition TrainingDevelop and offer food and nutrition courses in the different R&D areas.

' Nutrition Education StudiesDevelop and evaluate nutrition education tools, channels, andstrategies to effect behavioral change of various population groups.

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' Printing and Audio-Visual ProductionDevelop and produce the FNRI Digest, popular annual report,Information and Education Communication (IEC) leaflets/pamphlets/brochures/handbooks, nutrition exhibits, slides/photos/video andrelated materials.

' Library Information Processing, Networking and DocumentationProvide services for information acquisition, packaging, documentation,and retrieval; establish information networking; linkages, and resourcesharing; provide reference circulation/readers’ services for in-houseand outside users as well as literature search on local and internationaldatabases.

Science and Technology Services:

' Consultancy Services' Library Services' Food Demonstration

(e.g. sanitary/nutritious streetfoods, squash-based products)' Food Pilot Plant Services

(e.g. Technology Business Incubator, contract research)' Food and Nutrition Analytical Laboratory Services

(e.g. nutrition labelling, food microbiology)' Food Processing Facility Development in the Regions

(e.g. institutions, LGU, industry-based)' Nutritional Biochemistry Laboratory Services (e.g. Vitamin A status assessment)' Diet Counseling/Wellness Clinic' Clinical Nutrition Laboratory Services (e.g. blood chemistry)' Food and Nutrition Databases and Applications (e.g. nutrition surveys, food composition)' Recipe Development/Sensory Evaluation' Training (Nutrition Training Center)' IEC Materials and Other Publications


Write or call the FNRI.

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FOREST MANAGEMENT BUREAU (FMB)Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)FMB Building, Visayas AvenueDiliman, Quezon CityPhone: (632) 927.4788 � 928.9313Fax: (632) 930.0374Email: [email protected]: http://forestry.denr.gov.ph

The Forest Management Bureau (FMB) provides support for the effectiveprotection, development, occupancy management, and conservation offorestlands and watersheds. It collaborates with international and localdevelopment organizations in several forestry development programs.

Powers and Functions:' Recommends policies and programs for the effective protection,

development, occupancy, management, and conservation offorestlands and watersheds, including grazing and mangrove areas,reforestation and rehabilitation of critically degraded forest reservations,wilderness areas and other natural reserves, development of forestplantations, including rattan, bamboo and other valuable non-timberforest resources, rationalization of the wood–based industries,regulation of utilization and exploitation of forest resources includingwildlife, to ensure continued supply of forest goods and services;

' Advises the Regional Offices in the implementation of the above policiesand/or programs;

' Develops plans, programs, operating standards, and administrativemeasures to promote the Bureau’s objective and functions;

' Assists in the monitoring and evaluation of forestry and watersheddevelopment projects to ensure efficiency and effectiveness; and,

' Undertakes studies on the economics of forest-based industries,including the supply and demand trends on the local, national, andinternational levels, identifying investment problems and opportunitiesin various areas.

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Priority Programs:' Policy Reforms and Institutional Development' Watershed Land Use Planning' Management Information System (MIS), Information and Education

Campaign (IEC), Research and Development (R&D) Enhancement' Sustainable Management of Residual and other Natural Forest' Forest Area Expansion' Biodiversity Conservation' Forest Industries Rationalization and Development' Management of Grazing Lands' Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Criteria and Indicators (C&I) Systems Development' Community Based Forest Management including Upland Agroforestry Program' DENR-DA-DAR Convergence Initiative

Projects:' WB-GEF National Programs for Environment and Natural Resource

Management (NP-ENRM) Project' Forest Resource Assessment (FRA)' Southern Philippine Irrigation Sector Project (SPISP)' Adoption and Implementation of an Appropriate System Criteria and

Indicators for the Philippines' Forestry Information System' Timber and Timber Products Trade Flow Project' Community-Livelihood Assistance Special Program (CLASP)' DENR-JICA Technical Cooperation on the enhancement of Community-

Based Forest Management (CBFM) implementation in the Philippines' Ulot Watershed Model Forest' Developing Tropical Forest Resources through CBFM (DENR-ITTO

Project)' FMB/DENR JICA Assisted Watershed Database Project' Enhancing Natural Resource Management Through Enterprise

Development' CBFM-CARP Upland Development Program' Advancing the Application of ANR for Effective Low Cost Forest

Restoration

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' Community-Based Forest Management and Mangrove Project (Panay, Negros)

Services:' Certificate of Stewardship' Community-Based Forest Management Agreement' Forest Land Grazing Management Agreement' Integrated Forest Management Agreement' Chainsaw Registration/Authority to Import/Purchase Chainsaw' Ordinary Minor Forest Products Permit' Private Land Timber Permit' Special Private Land Timber Permit' Rattan Cutting Contract' Resource Use Permit' Special Forest Land Use Agreement (FLAg/FLAgT)' Socialized Industrial Forest Management Agreement' Transport Document for Wood Products' Wood Processing Plant Permit' Export Authority


Filipino citizens of legal age, forest plantation developers, upland communities,cooperatives, associations, corporations, indigenous peoples, academe,NGOs, LGUs, other government agencies, international organizations/institutions, timber license agreement holders, private landowners, forest landgrazing management agreement holders, integrated forest managementagreement holders, socialized industrial forest management agreement holders,special land-use lease agreement holders, peoples’ organizations, lawmakers,financial institutions, and other interested parties in forestry and forestry-relatedactivities

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FOREST PRODUCTS RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENTINSTITUTE (FPRDI)Department of Science and Technology (DOST)College, LagunaPhone: (63-49) 536.2360/3630/2377Telefax: (63-49) 536.3630Email: [email protected]: http://fprdi.dost.gov.ph

The Forest Products Research and Development Institute (FPRDI) is the onlynational agency mandated to conduct research and development (R&D) andtechnology transfer and provide technical services and training on forestproducts (wood and non-wood) utilization in the Philippines.

FPRDI envisions a sustainable forest-based industry that is able to produceeconomically competitive and environment-friendly commodities that contributeto socio-economic development and support the disadvantaged sectors ofsociety. Its mission is to generate, improve and transfer appropriatetechnologies and information on the efficient utilization of forest-based productsto make local industries more competitive in the domestic and global marketsand to benefit the general public.


1. Furniture and HandicraftGenerate information and technologies on the processing and utilizationof some industrial tree plantation species (ITPS) and non-wood forestproducts (NWFPs) for export quality furniture and handicrafts.

' R&D on: a) indoor and outdoor furniture and furniture parts; b) gifts,toys, housewares and holiday decors; and c) fashion accessoriesand other wearables

' Testing and technical advisory services on furniture, wood bending,wood and non-wood preservation, wood seasoning/kiln drying,bleaching and dyeing, finishing, sawmilling, contract research, termiteand powder-post beetle treatment and soil poisoning

2. Builders Woodworks and Structural ComponentsUtilize engineering concepts and principles to develop and evaluateengineered products for the builders woodworks, housing and packagingindustries.' R&D on: a) pallets, b) plywood and laminated components, c) engineered floors, and d) fire doors and fire proofing additives

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' Testing and technical advisory on prefab walls, pallets/packaging,plywood and laminated products, destructive and non-destructivetesting of structural lumber, machine grading of structural lumber,engineered bamboo floors and fire doors

3. Composite BoardsFocus on the sustainable development of composite products from bio-resources (wood/non-wood), waste stream (plastics), processing wastesand agricultural residues.

' R&D on: a) acoustic boards, b) heat insulation boards, and c) cement-bonded boards

' Testing and technical advisory services on composites (wood woolcement board, cement-bonded board, medium density fiberboard,oriented strand board, etc.)

4. Bio-energy, Resins and OilsFocus on the use of biotechnology to produce bio-ethanol from woodwastes; innovative design of equipment to produce high-grade charcoal/charcoal briquettes from wood wastes and other biomass; health andpersonal care products from essential oils and other extracts; andadhesives and surface coatings from resins and other exudates.

' R&D on: a) bio-ethanol, b) resins, surface coatings and adhesives,c) essential oils, health and personal care products, and d) charcoaland charcoal briquettes

' Testing and technical advisory services on thermal analysis forpolymers; formaldehyde emission for adhesives and surface coatings;FTIR spectral analysis for chemical compounds, and proximatechemical analysis, heating value analysis and ultimate analysis forbiofuels

5. Paper and Paper ProductsFocus on the utilization of abaca waste fibers for making printing andwriting papers; indigenous raw materials for specialty and creative papers;and recycled fibers (waste paper) for paper and paper boards.

' R&D on: a) writing and printing paper from abaca waste fibers, b) specialty paper and creative paper products, and c) paper

boards and packaging' Testing and technical advisory services on pulp and paper, paper

boards and packaging

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6. Material ScienceGenerate information on the: 1) basic properties of new and emergingwood and non-wood forest products (NWFPs); and 2) relationship of thestructure and properties of wood and NWFPs.

' Testing and technical advisory services on wood identification andthe anatomical, chemical, physical and mechanical strength propertiesof wood and non-wood forest products

' Preparation of handbooks, manuals, field guides and catalogues onwood and non-wood forest products

7. Cleaner Production Technologies for the Forest-based IndustriesAssess the environmental soundness of FPRDI technologies before theseare marketed and feed back the results to the other programs forimprovement; and, extend technical assistance towards improving theenvironmental performance of the Institute’s clients’ mills.

' Technical advisory services on compliance of production technologieswith environmental standards

8. Technology TransferDirect, coordinate, organize, facilitate and implement technology transferand other technical services projects/activities of the Institute.

' Conduct of testing and technical advisory services; technologyinstallation; training/demonstration; feasibility studies; technologyinvestors fora; consultative industry dialogues; and laboratory toursand demonstrations.


The various forest-based MSMEs, the scientific community, academe,professionals, government and non-government organizations, financialinstitutions and the general public


Visit, call, write or e-mail FPRDI.

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INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE (ITDI)Department of Science and Technology (DOST)General Santos AvenueBicutan, Taguig CityPhone: (632) 837.2071 to 82 local 2182, 2215Telefax: (632) 837.3167Email: [email protected]: http://mis.dost.gov.ph/itdi

The Industrial Technology Development Institute (ITDI) is a multidisciplinaryresearch institute which uses local raw materials, recovers by-products andwastes, and provides technical services to support local industries.


1. Research and Development (R&D)Multidisciplinary applied researches in the fields of industrial manufacturing,mineral processing, energy, and environment, using local raw materials.

2. Technology Transfer and Contract ProjectsTransfer of mature technologies with techno-economic viability, from product/process development to techno-assessment to commercialization.

3. Tests and AnalysesAnalytical and testing services (chemical, microbiological, physical,pharmological, and toxicological) to industry and government agencies forvarious products and materials.

4. Food Engineering ServicesA package of services offered to the local food industry and other institutionsthat provide them with technical assistance to improve product qualityand productivity in their operations, and enable them to comply with stringentSanitary and Phytosanitary System requirements of international tradingunder the World Trade Organization (WTO). Such services include technicaladvice and engineering consultancy on: product/process development andscale up, design and fabrication of food processing equipment, and design,layout and set-up of processing plant.

5. Calibration and MetrologyAs national custodian for weights and measures, ITDI’s program onmetrology responds to the call for accuracy and traceability in the units ofmeasurement (e.g. mass, length, volume) for product standardization, higherquality and competitiveness of local products, and consumer protection.The metrology center also assists in the setting of measurement standardsand in repair and design of apparatus.

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6. Process EngineeringThis program is a tool to solve production bottlenecks or shop floor problemsand to translate ITDI developed processes into production systems. Throughthis program, ITDI integrates waste treatment systems, safety measures,and process control systems in the process. It also touches on thedevelopment of complex design systems that can be used for a widerange of products or a wide variety of processes in a plant.

7. Post-Harvest Handling/Near-Farm ProcessingThis provides encompassing solutions to problems on maintaining thequality and extending the shelf life of fresh produce from the time andplace of harvest to the time and place of consumption, with minimumloss, maximum efficiency, and maximum returns to all involved. Processingand marketing problems of seasonal crops are addressed by providingalternative solutions such as developing value-adding qualities to the productto ensure continuous supply beyond the harvest season.

8. Packaging Research and DevelopmentDevelopment and/or improvement of packaging system, implementationof tools of modern and innovative packaging technologies and label designto upgrade the global competitiveness of local products, andinstitutionalizing linkages locally and abroad.

9. Cleaner Production (CP) AssessmentPromotion of cleaner technologies through CP assessment, technicalinformation and training to strengthen the global competitiveness of localindustries.

10. Enterprise Module (EM)/Technology Business Incubator (TBI)Designed for technologies to spin off from the laboratories to industry.Offers the facility for tenancy to prospective investors while still planningor in the initial stage in setting up their own business, with close supervisionand monitoring of in-house researchers/engineers. Available EMs/TBIs are:fruit juice processing, basi and sugar cane juice production, vinegarproduction using acetator, soap making, glass blowing, bio reactor(biodegradation of ecological solid waste), ceramics production, smokedfish, and virgin coconut oil processing.

11. Energy AuditA critical examination of an energy consuming facility to help improveenergy efficiency and productivity by identifying areas where energy wastecan occur and recommend energy saving opportunities. Services offeredinclude audit of complete facility, energy equipment like boilers, dryers,motors and building, technical evaluation of energy conservation projects,and in-house training.

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12. Industry Training and Skills DevelopmentActual hands-on experience on manufacturing and various industrialprocesses, and demonstration/training on various technologies for incomegeneration.

13. Use of Laboratory/Pilot Plant FacilitiesProduction facilities on a scaled up level for various technologies orprocesses can be availed of by industry such as those on: coconut oilmilling and refining, food processing line (canning & dehydration), andmaterials processing (ceramics, plastics.) (Please see ITDI Pilot Plants/Facilities).

14. Technical Information and PromotionDocumentation and dissemination of information on S&T services,technologies, and other technical inquiry data and promotion assistanceto clients in various media channels.

15. Library ServicesA worthy source of in-depth information on the Institute’s major areas ofconcern and allied subjects; a special collection of theses and technicalreports of in-house researches/studies.

ITDI Pilot PlantsUnder a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA)/Contract Project, industries canuse/avail of the services of the following pilot plants/facilities:

1. Food Canning2. Food Dehydration3. Materials Processing (Ceramic, Glass, Plastics, Inorganic Minerals)4. Gasification5. Bioreactor for Solid Waste6. Coco Oil & Rice Bran Oil Processing7. Lab-Scale Two Stage Aerobic and Anaerobic Wastewater Treatment

System8. Food Processing9. Super Activated Carbon (Rice Husk)10. Microencapsulation of Fertilizer/ Enzymes11. Essential Oil Extraction/Refining12. Centralized Hazardous Waste Handling Facility13. Vegetable Oil/Seed Oil Extraction Plant14. Oil Refining System15. Soap and Detergent Plant16. Glass Blowing

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Small, medium, and large-scale industries, government agencies, academicinstitutions, associations, and the general public


Interested parties may write directly to the ITDI Director, or send a technicalinquiry/other information to the Information and Documentation Section.

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METALS INDUSTRY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER (MIRDC)Department of Science and Technology (DOST)MIRDC Compound, Gen. Santos AvenueBicutan,Taguig CityPhone: (632) 837.0431 to 38Telefax: (632) 837.0613Email: [email protected]: www.mirdc.dost.gov.ph

The Metals Industry Research and Development Center (MIRDC) is a DOST-attached agency mandated to provide both government and private sectors inthe metals and engineering industry with professional management and technicalexpertise on the training of engineers and technicians; information exchange;trade accreditation services; quality control and testing of metal products;research and development; and, business economics advisory services.


1. Research and Development

' Assists the metals and engineering enterprises through R&D to comeup with improved products, processes and materials, and equipmentprototypes by offering:

o Contract Researcheso Joint Researcheso Prototype Developmento Metalcasting Serviceso Metalworking Services

' Initiates projects that respond to domestic needs and provide supportto other industries.

2. Specialized Industrial Training

' Designs and implements training modules which update Filipinoentrepreneurs, engineers, and technicians on local and internationalmarket demands:

o Compendium of training programs covers the following subjects:Metalworking Technology; Metalcasting Technology; Analysis andTesting; Engineering/Production Planning; Quality Assurance;Productivity; Trainer’s Training; and Setting up of Quality andEnvironmental Management System.

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3. Technical Consultancy and Extension Services

' Speeds up technology transfer by conducting consultancy servicesto improve productivity and product quality.

' Promotes the development of the metals and engineering industry inthe countryside by putting up regional services and training centers.

4. Technology Business Incubation Program

' Provides developing enterprises with business space equipped withproduction facilities until such time that they can spin off intoestablished and self-operating ventures.

' Services include: business and production spaces; common servicefacilities; technical assistance in the form of consultancy and training;testing and quality control; engineering design services.

5. Analysis and Testing

' Provides comprehensive range of testing and analytical services toassist the industry in ensuring high quality metal products.

' Services include: Calibration (Instrumentation and Metrology);Mechanical Testing; Nondestructive Testing; Metallurgical FailureAnalysis; Corrosion Testing; Chemical Analysis.

6. Information Exchange

' Disseminates the latest information on relevant technologies,processes and markets through industry and sectoral studies;promotion of technologies through website; technical library(cooperating with eLib and SciNET); exhibits; metal products directory;plant tours; newsletters on trends and events; press releases andindustry dialogues.


Any interested individual or company


Call, write or visit the MIRDC.

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NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL AND FISHERY COUNCIL (NAFC)Department of Agriculture (DA)Apacible Hall, Elliptical RoadDiliman, Quezon CityPhone: (632) 929.8234Fax: (632) 920.3992Email: [email protected]: http://nafc.da.gov.ph

The National Agricultural and Fishery Council (NAFC) is a government agencycommitted to ensure participatory broad-based decision making in agricultureand fisheries by providing quality services to its nationwide network to privatesector-led consultative councils toward the formulation of sound policy andprogram recommendations for sustained countryside development.

It also conducts consultation on agricultural issues and concerns; implementsand coordinates agricultural and fisheries programs and projects; monitorsactivities under the Agricultural and Fisheries Modernization Act; and generatesresources for agriculture, fishery and other related programs and projects.

Program:

1. Livelihood Enhancement for Agricultural Development (LEAD)2000 Program - Phase II

' Provides financial assistance for agricultural and fishery-based small-scale projects aimed at empowering marginal farmers and fisherfolk.

' Provides interest and collateral financial assistance for livelihood,capability-building and marketing support activities.

Who may avail of the program:

' For livelihood projects, qualified proponents are marginal groups offarmers and fisherfolks such as cooperatives, farmers and fisherfolks’associations, youth and women’s organizations engaged in agricultureand fisheries.

' For capability-building and marketing support projects, qualifiedproponents are DA-Regional Field Units, Local Government Units(LGUs), Non-Government Organizations (NGOs) and People’sOrganizations.

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Requirements for availment:

1. Substantive project proposal based on recommended outline

2. For income-generating projects, proposed replenishment schedules

3. Certified true copy of Registration Certificate (Cooperative DevelopmentAuthority, Securities and Exchange Commission, Department of Laborand Employment/Bureau of Rural Workers)

4. Certified true copy of Articles of Incorporation/Cooperation and by-laws

5. Organizational profile, including the list of incumbent officers and members

6. Latest Audited Financial Statements (at least 2 years) and/or certification from the LGU attesting to the organization’s credibility and capability

7. Notarized General Assembly Resolution designating the authorizedrepresentative to transact and sign documents for and in behalf of theorganization

8. Endorsements:

a. For infrastructure projects, any of the following:

' Deed of Donation and Acceptance for land to be used for theproject;

' Copy of land title, tax declaration and Board Resolutionauthorizing the use of the land for the project (if the proponentorganization owns the land); and,

' In extreme cases, a long-term lease agreement, based onproject’s life, with options to renew.

b. For use of municipal/inland waters, any of the following:

' Municipal/Laguna Lake Development Authority (LLDA)/BFARpermit or lease agreement, whichever is applicable.

How to avail of the program:

1. To avail of the financial assistance, the proponent has to prepare a projectproposal following the recommended proposal outline. Moreover, theproponent has to comply with the required documents.

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2. The proposal, together with the other documents, shall be submitted tothe Municipal Agricultural and Fishery Council (MAFC) which in turn shallconvene to pre-evaluate its merits. If the proposed project is found feasible,the MAFC shall endorse the proposal to the Provincial Agricultural andFishery Council (PAFC) for pre-evaluation and possible endorsements tothe Regional Agricultural and Fishery Council (RAFC). Subsequently, theRAFC shall review the evaluation of the proposal. If it qualifies for financialassistance, the RAFC shall endorse the proposal and other pertinentdocuments to the NAFC. The NAFC shall inform the proponent of actionstaken on the proposal.

3. To facilitate the evaluation of the project proposal, three (3) members ofevery local council are designated to compose its technical working group(TWG). The Council’s vice-chair from the public sector shall automaticallyserve as the head of the TWG. The council shall appoint the two (2) othermembers.

4. Endorsements in the municipal and in the provincial levels shall bear thesignatures of the concerned Agricultural and Fishery Council (AFC)chairpersons and the municipal and the provincial agriculturist,respectively.

5. At the regional level, it shall be signed by the RAFC Chairperson and bythe Regional Executive Director.

6. Upon receipt of the proposal, NAFC shall conduct a table evaluation ofthe proposal. If found meritorious and the documents are complete, asite validation is undertaken to verify the veracity of the data presented inthe proposal and the capability of the proponent to implement the proposedproject.

7. Projects found feasible are recommended for approval. The proponent,the DA-RFU and the AFCs are informed of the approval. A Memorandumof Agreement between the DA-RFU and the NAFC shall be executed toeffect the transfer of funds to the DA-RFU.

8. In case the proposed project fails to qualify under the program, theproponent shall be informed. If there are existing programs by other fundingagencies where the proposal would qualify, the NAFC shall endorse theproposal to the said program/agency for consideration.

For more information/queries, visit, call at telephone numbers (632) 929.8234and 920.3992, write or email Special Projects Division of NAFC [email protected].

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NATIONAL DAIRY AUTHORITY (NDA)Department of Agriculture (DA)NDA Building, BAI CompoundVisayas Avenue, Diliman, Quezon CityPhone: (632) 926.0733 to 36 � 929.6755Telefax: (632) 929.6749Fax: (632) 926.0733Email: [email protected]: www.nda.da.gov.ph

Created by Republic Act 7884, otherwise known as the National DairyDevelopment Act of 1995, the National Dairy Authority (NDA) is an attachedcorporation of the DA mandated to ensure the accelerated development of thePhilippine dairy industry through policy direction and program implementation.

NDA envisions to achieve a vibrant local dairy industry providing wholesome,affordable milk to delighted consumers, building a nation of healthier childrenand wealthier farmers through the following mission: (1) Accelerate dairy herdbuild up and milk production; (2) Enhance dairy business through the deliveryof excellent technical services at farm and enterprise levels; (3) Increase thecoverage of milk feeding programs and help reduce malnutrition; and, (4) Mobilizebroad support for local milk.


� Design credit systems that will provide loans, grants and other servicesas may be required, to dairy cooperatives;

� Assist dairy cooperatives in developing market channels and in negotiatingfor bulk outlets of milk output;

� Promote a nationwide campaign for the development of a local dairyindustry;

� Provide extension support, education and training programs for dairyfarmers and cooperatives;

� Conducts dairy research and development;

� Provides support services in the acquisition of basic supplies and inputsfor animal health and nutrition; and,

� Build up the number and quality of local animal stocks through appliedtechnology.

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Dairy Business Entry Programs:

1. Save-the-Herd (STH)

This scheme opens an opportunity to expand animal herd and income offarmers who are already into dairying. It is also a good entry point forthose who would like to start a dairy enterprise. NDA buys local born dairyanimal-weaners, heifers- from dairy farmers and disperses these to theSTH Partner for rearing. The STH contract covers stages before a dairyanimal becomes pregnant. The STH partner takes care of the animal andreceives a 2/3 share of the increase in value of the animal (value at thetime of sale less acquisition cost of the animal), upon its sale at the endof the contract period.

To qualify, interested parties must have a cowshed, source of water andforage and accessible loafing area for the animal. The NDA offers thenecessary technical support like semen, artificial insemination services,drugs and vaccination.

The STH partner may apply with the NDA to continue to take care of thepregnant dairy animal as a regular dairy farmer. The animal will be coveredby a new contract that may be financed under the Quedancor animal loanprogram.

The STH program allows participants to generate income before the animalbegins to give milk. By ensuring cash flows during the pre-milking stage,animal raisers are provided an incentive to save the animal from slaughter.

2. Upgrading and Contract Breeding

The program upgrades native or non-dairy cows by introducing dairy geneticline through artificial insemination (A.I.) with the pure dairy semen. NDAprovides A.I. services and paraphernalia upon acceptance of animal ownersinto the program. Caring for the animals after insemination is theresponsibility of the farmer-owner, while NDA assists in the technicalaspects of animal management. NDA purchases the heifer offspring of theinseminated animals upon the recommendation of its technical team.Farmer-owners get 10% higher than the existing market price of non-dairytype animals. To ensure that offspring can be absorbed under this program,enroll upgrades with the NDA.

3. Palit-Baka

The Palit-Baka Loan Program complements NDA’s Upgrading and ContractBreeding Program. Female dairy crossbreds are distributed to new dairycooperators under the loan-in-kind agreement. Dairy farmers may choosea yearling, heifer, or pregnant crossbred and replace it after five (5) yearswith the higher dairy bloodline. The loan is settled with the replacement.

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Under this program, dairy farmers will earn by selling the milk and themale offspring of the loaned crossbred animal. Program partners arediscouraged from selling milking animals and female offspring without NDAclearance.

4. NDA-Quedancor Loans

If you belong to an association of dairy farmers or dairy cooperative, youmay group yourselves into “self-reliant teams (SRTs)” to avail of this speciallydesigned animal loan facility. The maximum loanable amount is payablewithin five (5) years at eight (8) percent interest per year and a graceperiod of six (6) months. The principal of the loan is paid in cash at the endof the five-year loan term from the proceeds of the animal offspring sales,while the loan interest is paid from the milk sales. Earlier loan settlementunder the accelerated payment scheme increases the chances of gettinganother loan and being included in the priority list of NDA most preferredcooperators.

Minimum requirements for the loan include NDA endorsement, farmresources (barn, feeds and water), and the commitment to care for andregularly milk dairy animals.

Training Modules for Dairy Cooperatives/Entrepreneurs:

Phase 1� Dairy Orientation Seminar� Educational Tour (Lakbay-Aral)

Phase 2� Basic Dairy Husbandry Training Course

Phase 3� Bookkeeping Orientation Seminar� Strategic and Planning Workshop� Cooperative Development� Value Orientation� Integrated Dairy Enterprise and Management Seminar and

Planning Workshop

TECHNO DEMO

Farm Based' Silage Production Seminar' Production of Molasses/Urea Treated Rice Straw' Basic Dairy Husbandry

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Plant Based' Demo on Clean-In-Place' Hands-on training on Basic Quality Milk Screening for Milk Quality Officers

Market Based' Dairy Technology' Dairy Processing

Specialized Training Courses for Cooperative Dairy Technicians (CDTs)

� Basic Artificial Insemination/Pregnancy Diagnosis� Para-Veterinary


Dairy cooperative, dairy farmer with the dairy animal, private rancher or cattleraiser, government agencies or institutions, NGOs


Here are some steps that a prospective new entrant may follow to get acquaintedwith dairy enterprise:

1. Visit the nearest NDA office in your area.2. Attend a dairy orientation seminar.3. Participate in Lakbay-Aral to a dairy zone4. Visit your local dairy cooperative5. Assess your area in terms of water and feeds sources, grazing area, and

population of breedable animals.

For more details, please contact the NDA.

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NATIONAL FOOD AUTHORITY (NFA)Department of Agriculture (DA)Philippine Sugar Center BuildingNorth Avenue, Diliman, Quezon CityPhone: (632) 926.6493Telefax: (632) 928.1634Email: [email protected]: www.nfa.gov.ph

The National Food Authority (NFA) is envisioned to be at the forefront in provid-ing excellent needed services to the food marketing industry towards globalcompetitiveness and committed to ensuring food security.


1. Regulatory Services

' Issues licenses for the grains businesses specifically those engagedin the following processes: retailing, wholesaling, milling, warehousing,threshing, corn shelling, manufacturing, mechanical drying, importing,exporting, indenting, and packaging; and,

' Registers facilities/equipment used in transporting/hauling of palay/rice/corn; poultry/hog raising; and post-production equipment.

2. Industry Standards Services

' Laboratory services' Food Quality Standards Services

3. Business Development and Promotion

' Disseminates relevant marketing information and statistics on the foodindustry, and provides support services to farmer organizations,cooperatives, and grains businessmen.

' Customer Assistance Unit (CAU)' Text-NFA

4. Marketing Programs

' Grains Procurement Program' Grains Distribution Program

- Tindahan Natin- Bigasan ni Gloria sa Palengke- Tindahan ni Pangulong Gloria-Rolling Stores (TPG-RS)- Accredited Individual Retailers Inside and Outside the Market

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5. Marketing Development Program

' Institutionalized Marketing Assistance and Development Program (IMAP)' Corn Marketing Assistance Program (CMAP)' Young Farmers’ in Agri-Business Program' Corn Free Storage Program (CFSP)' Farmers’ Option to Buy-Back (FOBB)' Palay Negotiable Warehouse Receipt Program (PNWRP)' NFA-owned Post-harvest Assistance Program (PHFA)' Expanded e-Trading Project' Institutionalized Farmers As Distributors (IFAD) of NFA Rice Program' Farmers’ As Importers (FAI) Program' Corn Development Fund (CDF)' Palay Marketing Assistance for Legislators and Local Government

Units (PALLGU) Program' Corn Marketing Assistance Program for Industry Users, Lawmakers,

and Local Government Units (CMAPIULLGUs)


Interested parties, grain traders, cooperatives, farmers, companies, government/private institutions, research institutions, the food industry, consumers, retailers,residents, all targeted beneficiaries


Visit or call the NFA.

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NATIONAL WAGES AND PRODUCTIVITY COMMISSION (NWPC)Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE)8/F, G.E. Antonino BuildingKalaw cor. Bocobo Streets, Ermita, ManilaPhone: (632) 527.8011 to 17Telefax: (632) 527.5139Email: [email protected]: www.nwpc.dole.gov.ph

The National Wages and Productivity Commission (NWPC) and its RegionalTripartite Wages and Productivity Boards, as key policy making bodies onwages, incomes, and productivity, have the following mandates: (1) fixminimum wages on regional, provincial, and/or industry levels; and, (2) promoteproductivity improvement and gainsharing.

Under Republic Act No. 6971, the “Productivity Incentives Act of 1990”, NWPCis also mandated to provide the necessary studies and technical assistanceto enable workers and employers to conclude productivity agreements.


1. ISTIV Productivity Awareness Program (ISTIV-PAP)

The ISTIV-PAP is a values-driven human resource strategy for qualityand productivity (Q&P) improvements that is rooted on the five idealattributes of a productive individual. I stands for industrious, S forsystematic, T for time-conscious, I for innovative, and V for strong valuefor work.

ISTIV is more than a program or a technique. It is a management conceptthat recognizes the value of human resource in bringing about the neededchanges to improve quality of goods and services and the productivity ofbusiness enterprises.

While most Q&P programs and techniques focus on ways of doing things,ISTIV-PAP focuses on people and aims to instill a culture of positivechange in the behavior of people in the organization. Thus, companyowners, managers and workers are trained in the ISTIV technology onthe premise that everyone in the organization must share common Q&Pvalues in order to attain higher productivity levels. ISTIV requires thatmanagement commit itself to create a work environment that allows Q&Pto flourish.

An ISTIV full-cycle training and consultancy runs from three (3) to six (6)months. The ISTIV training courses and consulting assistance are given

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free of charge. However, beneficiary-firms are asked to cost-share in theexpenses for the training handouts, venue, food and other relatedexpenses.

Small and medium enterprises with the following qualifications may availof this program:' 3 million to 100 million asset size' 10 to 199 employees/workers' Filipino-owned (priority beneficiaries)' With basic systems in place (e.g. hiring/selection of employees,

production and quality systems)

2. ISTIV Bayanihan

ISTIV Bayanihan is a productivity program for Barangay Micro BusinessEnterprises (BMBEs) and micro business enterprises. The program isdeveloped to support growth of the micro business enterprises byenhancing their productivity through improved management of teamworkand enhanced work values of people in the workplace.

The program utilizes the following strategies: (a) training, (b) networking,(c) referral, (d) recognition, and (e) communication.

BMBEs and micro business enterprises with the following qualificationsmay avail of this program:

' 3 million to 100 million asset size' 10 to 199 employees/workers' Filipino-owned (priority beneficiaries)' Has started operations/improving on their business operations

3. Service Quality for Key Employment Generators (SQ for KEGs)

Service Quality Program is a training intervention designed for workers instandard/economy hotel and restaurant establishments. It was developedin recognition of the industry’s vital role as one of the country’s keyemployment generators. In particular, the program aims to enhance theknowledge and skills of the industry’s workforce by providing “Error-Free”service to its clients.

To gain support for this initiative, NWPC entered into partnershipagreement with the Department of Tourism, Hotel and RestaurantAssociation of the Philippines, and Technical Education and Skills

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Development Authority.

Hotel and restaurants categorized as standard or economy/fast-food wihtthe following qualifications may avail of this program:

' With basic systems in place (e.g. selection, hiring/recruitment)' Committed to allow their workforce to participate in the SQ Program' Willing to undertake quality improvement in the company

4. The 5S of Good Housekeeping

5S Good Housekeeping is an integrated concept of actions, conditionand culture aimed at boosting productivity through basic housekeepingresources. It espouses a five-step program, namely, Sort, Systematize,Sweep, Sanitize, and Self-discipline. This initiative aims to provide andmaintain clean, safe and orderly surroundings for all employees. It alsoadvocates for a more comfortable and productive workplace as well asinstilling discipline and orderliness as primary corporate values of theclient firm.

The 5S of Good Housekeeping is open to individual and corporate clients.

5. Productivity Olympics

Productivity Olympics is a national competition of best productivity practices for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). It was

successfully launched in 2008 and continued in 2009 where the eventualwinners, chosen after a rigid regional and national screening process,were given various prizes including cash award. Its principal objectivesare to: (1) intensify national awareness and commitment to quality andproductivity; and (2) showcase best productivity improvement practices.

All MSMEs in the private sector are eligible to join the ProductivityOlympics provided they complied with the following rules:

' Duly registered with the appropriate government agencies (e.g. CDI,DTI, LGU, SEC);

' Must have a productivity program, existing for at least two (2) yearspreferably under the ISTIV program; and,

' Never been a recipient of the Productivity Olympics award at thenational level.

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Visit, call, write or email NWPC or its network of RTWPBs (Please go tothe NWPC website for full contact information, including email address, onthe RTWPBs).

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OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH CENTER (OSHC)Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE)North Avenue corner Agham RoadDiliman, Quezon CityPhone: (632) 928.6690 � 929.6036 to 39Fax: (632) 929.6030Email: [email protected] [email protected]: www.oshc.dole.gov.ph

The Occupational Safety and Health Center (OSHC) was created by virtue ofExecutive Order No. 307 on November 1987 by then President Corazon C.Aquino. It was envisioned as the national authority for research and trainingon matters pertaining to safety and health at work. It provides the expertiseand intervention mechanism to improve workplace conditions in the Philippines.

It has a dual mandate of protecting Filipino workers against accidents andillnesses and promoting workers’ welfare through effective programs thatenhance productivity, workers well-being and afford social protection to itsclient sector. The Center adopts a multisectoral strategy with its partners--business, workers group, other government and non-governmentalorganizations and the academe to fulfill its mandate.


The Center shall serve as the authority on Occupational Safety and Health inthe areas of research, training and information dissemination and technicalservices.

1. Research

The Center shall undertake studies and researches on all aspects ofoccupational safety and health. It shall focus on studies:

a. to prevent and reduce occupational and work-related injuries and illnesses;b. to continuously review and support the updating of the list of occupational illnesses as prescribed in PD 626, Employees’ Compensation and State Insurance Fund; and,c. to aid standard setting and enforcement of OSH Standards.

Relative to its research functions, the Center, through its technicalpersonnel, shall have access to employers’ premises and records tostudy any fact, condition or matter which may be necessary in pursuance

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of said research activities. Such researchers shall not be the basis ofany action against any individual, employer or workers and shall be subjectto the confidentiality of trade secrets under Rule 1006 of the OccupationalSafety and Health Standards.

2. Training

The Center shall build and strengthen a pool of capable trainers in OSHnationwide in partnership with stakeholders and shall take the lead indeveloping a training agenda in consultation with its partners andstakeholders.

The Center shall focus its efforts on plannning, developing andimplementing comprehensive and gender sensitive training programs inthe field of occupational safety and health.

3. Clearing House of Information

The Center shall serve as the clearing house of information and innovativemethods, techniques and approaches in dealing with occupational safetyand health problems. It shall develop mechanisms for informationdissemination and exchange of workers, employers, general public andstakeholders through mass media, electronic media and other forms ofdisseminatin such as publications, conferences, or consultations. It shalldevelop and strengthen a specialized library on OSH to serve both theCenter’s staff as well as clients’ members and stakeholders. The OSHCshall function as the CIS Center of the ILO in the Philippines.

Information on OSH will range from prevention through workplace andcommunity efforts to early detection through promp and effectiveinterventions and to measures that reduce accidents, illnesses, andimpairments, among others.


The Center’s expertise shall be extended to the workers, public nd privatesectors, trade unions and other workers’ organizations and to othergovernment and non-governmental institutions. It shall render technicalassistance and advice as requested by client/s in connection with specificOSH problems/issues. It shall pro-actively provide technical assistancein cooperation with the labor inspectors in cases of imminent danger,accidents, affecting both workers and the community.

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The technical services may include the following:

1) medical surveillance2) occupational health examinations3) health hazard evaluation4) work environment measurements5) safety audit6) development and issuance of technical guidelines7) testing of Personal Protective Equipment8) evaluation of ventilation systems9) formulation of policies and programs on OSH

Coverage of services:

The services of the Occupational Safety and Health Center (OSHC) shallcover the preventive (primary, secondary, tertiary prevention) aspects ofoccupational safety and health in every workplace, public or private, large,medium and small enterprise.


Visit, call, write or email OSHC

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PHILIPPINE COCONUT AUTHORITY (PCA)Department of Agriculture (DA)PCA R&D BuildingElliptical Road, Diliman, Quezon CityPhone: (632) 928.4500 to 09Fax: (632) 921.6173Email: [email protected]: www.pca.da.gov.ph

The Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) is mandated to promote the rapidintegrated development and growth of the coconut and other palm oil industryin all its aspects and to ensure that the coconut farmers become directparticipants in and beneficiaries of such development and growth.


1. Production Services

Coconut Agribusiness Land Development

Development of at least 1.35 million hectares of coconut lands foragribusiness in order to contribute to 2 million out of the 10 million jobstargeted in 2010. This program is being implemented in collaborationwith DA, LGUs, NGOs and private sector. Project components include:

' Coconut Planting/Replanting

This project is in response to the steady decline in coconut productionand productivity due to indiscriminate cutting, palm senility and landconversion.

Coconut planting covering new areas using high yielding varieties thatcould be sourced at PCA operated seedgardens and from various localsources throughout the country and replanting of coconut palms inorder to replenish the coconut trees cut due to palm senility.

PCA is also implementing the Participatory Coconut Planting Project(PCPP), a component project of National Coconut Productivity Program(NCPP), in order to contribute to the development of agribusiness lands.

This project seeks to implement massive coconut planting using openpollinated varieties (OPVs) throughout the country. It would beimplemented using participatory and rewards system approaches.Under this scheme, the coconut farmers would be entitled to a monetary

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incentive which is at the minimum PhP 30.00 per seedling or PhP3,000 per hectare.

' Intercropping/Farm Diversification

Intercropping of cash/wage and high value crops and livestock throughmarket-oriented production system to cover the existing coconut lands.

The Plowable Intercropping Project, also a component project of NCPP,shall be implemented to contribute to agribusiness land developmentand to the government’s current effort on food security, hunger mitigationand jobs generation. This project gives priority to growing of intercropsin between spaces under coconut trees such as yellow or white corn,mungbean, peanut and banana that necessitates cultivation of coconutland.

' Salt Fertilization Project (SFP)

The SFP, a component project of NCPP, is a more direct way ofincreasing coconut production. The use of common salt or sodiumchloride (NaCl) to fertilize coconut trees shall be pursued as it is provenbeneficial and more practical means of increasing coconut yield. It isthe cheapest and best source of chlorine which will not only booststhe productivity of coconut but also enhances its resistance to longdry spell.

2. Market Development

' Copra Quality Improvement Program (CQIP)

The program aims to improve the quality of copra that is aflatoxin-freeand subsequent increase in coconut farmers’ income. Initially, a qualifiedcoconut farmer cooperative avails of technical assistance with theprovision of a kukum dryer. Said kukum dryer utilizes indirect heatdrying method to make copra, a process proven to produce aflatoxin-free copra. The CQIP was complemented by the EU-Trade RelatedTechnical Assistance (TRTA 1) Programme, where more units of kukumdryers were dispersed to participating farmer-cooperatives. As amarketing tool, CQIP is seen to contribute strongly in the recovery ofthe lost European market for copra meal. In addition, the issue onpolycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) in coconut oil will be resolvedwith finality, thereby creating consumer confidence in this no. 1 coconutproduct export earner. As we are all aware of, aflatoxin is translated incow’s milk as M1 aflatoxin and is dangerous when ingested by infants;on the other hand, PAH is translated as benzo{a}pyrene in the bodyand both are carcinogenic substances.

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The role of PCA shall be to:o Improve consumer hygiene awareness;o Source project funds from possible donors in support of CQIP;o Disperse kukum dryers to serve as showcase for coconut farmers;o Disperse moisture meters to determine moisture content of copra

for pricing purposes at the farm;o Introduce coconut farmers to the principles of GAP and GMP in

copra making resulting to safe and quality derived productsthereof;

o Assist in the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of theproject; and,

o Assign at least one (1) PCA personnel per region and per provinceto be on top of the project on a “hands on” basis.

' Investment/Trade Promotion

The program aims to promote extensively coconut products and byproducts through the conduct of, or participating in trade fairs, exhibits,missions and congresses. This includes the conduct of one (1) generaltrade fair in SM Megamall in line with the holding of Annual CocoMonth Celebration. MSMEs are given the opportunity to showcasecoco products, by products and technologies in production andprocesing.

With view to promoting investments in coconut processing, roadmapsfor coir products and virgin coconut oil were developed in collaborationwith the private sector and other government agencies. The coir roadmapis accompanied by a feasibility study which guides investors indetermining the viable operation size and markets. Complementingthis roadmap is the establishment of the Philippine National Standard(PNS) for coir (raw fiber) and coco peat.

On the other hand, the VCO roadmap, which was developed withPCIERD as the lead agency, provides guideposts in the furtherdevelopment of this product. Such road map will be translated into anaction plan. Similarly, PNS for VCO has been established.

3. Credit Facilitation

' Micro Finance and Credit

The program aims to provide initial working capital for coconut farmersto support their livelihood projects and enhance their entrepreneurialskills.

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This is being implemented in collaboration with UCPB-CIIF, LBP, NLSFand QUEDANCOR. PCA shall facilitate access to credit assistanceto coconut farmers’ organizations and/or cooperatives under the micro-finance and lending programs of government financial institutions orGFIs.

4. Extension Support and Training Services

' Training

PCA assists in the conduct of training on the application of existingtechnologies and capability building where farmers and other interestedentrepreneurs could undergo hands-on training.

' Extension Support

PCA provides extension services to some farmers in the form of farmers’meeting, farm visits, techno-demo and information dissemination usingIEC approach.

PCA provides technical assistance in the promotion of processingand marketing of husk, shell, meat and water into high value andmarketable products such as Virgin Coconut Oil (VCO), buko juice,coir fiber, coir dust and coco peat, charcoal and food confectioneriesto augment income of the coconut farmers including rural women.

5. Information Data System

' Coconut Farmers Agribusiness Center (CFAC) through the accessof PCA CFAC website pcaagribiz.da.gov.ph.

The PCA-based CFAC is located at the regional offices, researchcenters and provincial offices interconnecting through single web-basedportal located at the Central Office to facilitate sharing of timely andrelevant information. It serves as a one-stop shop to farmers,cooperatives, investors and entrepreneurs to access information,technical services, business opportunities and linkages withgovernment and private institutions. It focuses on six major services:technology transfer and training; business development; marketinformation and facilitation; organizational training and development;trading center; and social services.

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Coconut farmers and household members, cooperatives, MSMES,professionals, investors, government agencies.


Visit, call, write or email PCA.

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PHILIPPINE COUNCIL FOR AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND NATURALRESOURCES RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT (PCARRD)Department of Science and Technology (DOST)Los Baños, LagunaPhone: (63-49) 536.0014 to 15 � 536.0017 to 19

536.5907/2330/2305/2383 local 264Telefax: (63-49) 536.0016 � 536.7922

(632) 837.1651 (DOST Bicutan, Taguig)Email: [email protected]: www.pcarrd.dost.gov.ph

The Philippine Council for Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Resources Researchand Development (PCARRD) is a sectoral council under the DOST. Establishedin 1972, PCARRD formulates policies, plans and programs for science andtechnology-based developmen in the agriculture, forestry, and natural resources(AFNR) sectors. It coordinates, evaluates and monitors the national researchand development (R&D) efforts in AFNR. It also allocates government andexternal funds for R&D and generates resources to support its programs.

The first DOST council to be stamped with an ISO 9001:2000 certification in2004 for its quality management system and was conferred the PhilippineQuality Awards Level 1 in 2009, PCARRD is engaged in active partnershipswith international, regional and national organizations and funding institutionsfor joint R&D, human resource development and training, technical assistance,and exchange of scientists, information and technologies.

The Council supports and manages the National Agriculture and ResourcesResearch and Development Network (NARRDN), composed of national multi-and single-commodity and regional R&D centers, cooperating stations, andspecialized agencies. As such, PCARRD has been a potent arm in catalyzingthe Philippine AFNR sectors toward self-sufficiency and global competitiveness.


1. Commodity Information Network (CIN)

The CIN is a web-based facility delivering S&T-based information tostakeholders of agriculture, forestry and natural resources (AFNR) sectors.It aims to fast track delivery of services, up-to-date data and relevantinformation to various stakeholders of the commodity/industry throughthe internet.

The common features of the information systems are the following:' Technology – provides information on production and processing services

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' Market/industry status – contains statistics on production; prices; trade; and other market data' Directory – provides information on key players of the commodity industries' R&D – contains updates on programs and projects on the commodities' Bazaar – provides virtual meeting place for information exchange

through chatting, post messages and ads; provides latestevents

' Library/Communication Media Service – is virtual library for the IEC materials of the industry' Policy – provides government policies and regulations relevant to the

industry

The following are information networks on commodities in support ofMSMEs:

' Agroforestry Information Network (AFIN)Website:http://maidon.pcarrd.dost.gov.ph/cin/afin

AFIN is a web-based mechanism for consolidating, coordinating andsupporting strategic and adaptive R&D information network onagroforestry.

' Agricultural Machinery Information Network (AgMachIn)Website:http://maidon.pcarrd.dost.gov.ph/cin/agmachin

AgMachIn is an information service linking existing information systemson agricultural machinery toward integration, complementation andinformation sharing. It also provides the added value of networkingarrangement among technical and working people to allow forintegration of activities to fast track delivery of services and information.

' Bamboo Information Network (BAMBOONET)Website: http://maidon.pcarrd.dost.gov.ph/cin/bamboo

BAMBOONET is a web-based facility for consolidating, coordinatingand supporting strategic and adaptive R&D information network onbamboo. It provides information relevant to the bamboo industry.

' Corn and Other Feed Grains Information Network (COFGIN)Website: http://maidon.pcarrd.dost.gov.ph/cin/cofgin

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COFGIN is a web-based facility for consolidating, coordinating, and supporting strategic and adaptive R&D information network on corn and other feed grains. It is reckoned for easy access to information

vital to the corn, feed milling, poultry, and swine industries.

' Ecotourism Information NetworkWebsite: http://maidon.pcarrd.dost.gov.ph/cin/ecotourism

The Ecotourism Information Network is a web-based information facilityon ecotourism, a nature-based form of specialty travel. It promotesresponsible travel to natural areas to conserve the environment andsustain the well being of local people.

' Mango Information Network (MIN)Website: http://maidon.pcarrd.dost.gov.ph/cin/mango

MIN addresses the information needs of key players in the Philippinemango industry.

' Horticulture Information Network (HORTINET)Website: http://maidon.pcarrd.dost.gov.ph/cin/hortinet

HORTINET is a one-stop-information-site for stakeholders in thePhilippine horticulture industry. It provides knowledge on horticultureproducts like: fruits (banana, papaya, durian, pineapple, and mango),ornamentals (orchids, cutflowers, and cut foliage), and vegetables(tomato, carrots, and potato).

' Nonwood Forest Products Information Network (NonWoodIN)Website: http://maidon.pcarrd.dost.gov.ph/cin/nonwood

NonWoodIN is a one-stop-information site on the production, harvestingand management, marketing/trading, policy concerns on nonwood forestproducts (NWFPs).

' Philippine Organic Agriculture Information Network (Phil-Organic)Website: http://hrdc.pcarrd.dost.gov.ph/phil-organic/index.htm

Phil-Organic is an information service that provides accessible data/information to various stakeholders in the organic agriculture industry.It facilitates the exchange of information, expertise, and experienceamong government, non-government and research institutions, privatepractitioners, and other organic agriculture advocates.

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' Poultry Information Network (PIN)Website: http://maidon.pcarrd.dost.gov.ph/cin/poultry

PIN is a one-stop-information site on the poultry commodity, whichprovides stakeholders’ access to updated data and information relevantto the poultry industry.

' Ruminants Information Network (RIN)Website: http://maidon.pcarrd.dost.gov.ph/cin/ruminants

RIN is a one-stop-information site on the ruminant commodity thatincludes cattle, carabao, goat, sheep, dairy, and feed resources.

' Swine Information Network (SWIN)Website: http://maidon.pcarrd.dost.gov.ph/cin/swine

SWIN is a one-stop-shop information facility providing access toupdated data and information relevant to the swine industry. It catersto the information needs of commercial farm owners, farm managers,teachers, researchers, students, veterinary drug companyrepresentatives, media, feed millers and supplers and other industrypractitioners.

' Watershed Information NetworkWebsite: http://maidon.pcarrd.dost.gov.ph/cin/watershed

The Watershed Information Network is a web-based facility that servesas a repository of structured data related to watershed that are usableand accessible public-shared environment. It also serves as animportant development tool in enhancing the dissemination of relevantinformation/technologies generated by various local R&D activities.

' Wood Information Network (WoodInfoNet)Website: http://maidon/vertigo

WoodInfoNet is a one-stop-information site that provides internetaccess to updated data and information relevant to the wood industry.

2. Techno Gabay Program (TGP)

TGP is PCARRD’s banner program for technology promotion and R&Dresults utilization in AFNR sectors.

The program provides the farmers and other clientele ready access to

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technologies for livelihood and enterprise development. It provides quickinformation and technology delivery services through its four (4) componentmodalities that complement one another. These interrelated TGPcomponents are: the FITS or Techno Pinoy; Farmer-Scientist Bureau(FSB) or the Magsasaka-Siyentista; IEC and ICT.

' Farmers’ Information and Technology Services (FITS) orTechno Pinoy Center

The FITS or Techno Pinoy Center serves as a one-stop service facilityaccessible to the majority of farmers, entrepreneurs, and other clientsin a given area. It provides fast access to information and technologiesin forms appropriate to the clients’ needs. It provides technologyinformation in various multimedia formats, through exhibits, internetservice, short message service (SMS) and FITS databases. It providestechnology services such as technology training and clinic, linkingclients to experts and financial institutions, technical assistance andconsultancy, support to enterprise development, and linking withsources of quality planting materials, animal stocks and agriculturalinputs.

' Magsasaka-Siyentista (MS) and S&T-Based Farm

The MS is an outstanding farmer who is successful in his/her use ofS&T-based and indigenous technologies. The MS complements theTechno Pinoy Center by serving as resource person during technologytrainings, clinics and seminars; providing technical assistance andhands-on training during cross visits of other farmers; promoting S&T-based farm which showcases effectiveness of S&T intervention inimproving farm productivity and income; and providing farmer-to-farmeradvisory services.

' Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) Strategies

The IEC involves research and need-based communication processesaimed to hasten adoption of technologies by FITS and MS clients.

' Information Communications Technology (ICT)

ICT facilitates information storage, retrieval, and exchange that canprovide immediate response to current problems and frequently askedquestions (FAQs). It provides opportunities for ICT trainings, internetlink for quick information access, SMS, and FITS-Information System(FITS-IS).

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By texting 0917PCARRD8, SMS gives up-to-date information on commodities, experts, publications, technologies, contact firms, and MS.

The FITS-IS also facilitates access to information on technologies,experts, publications, farmers, contact firms, and videos through thewebsite: http://opendbs.pcarrd.dost.gov.ph/fits/. Its services can beaccessed also through the website: http://www.pcarrd.dost.gov.ph.


MSMEs, farmers, entrepreneurs, other industry stakeholders


Clients can access the information services through walk-in visits, telephone,fax, e-mail and surfing the websites. They can also access information fromother entities connected to the internet through the information systems. ThePCARRD website serves as the gateway to the various web-based informationsystems and databases relevant to the AFNR sectors.

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PHILIPPINE COUNCIL FOR INDUSTRY AND ENERGY RESEARCH ANDDEVELOPMENT (PCIERD)Department of Science and Technology (DOST)Rm. 303, DOST BuildingScience Community ComplexGen. Santos Avenue, Bicutan, Taguig CityPhone: (632) 837.2926 � 837.3935 � 837.6154

(632) 837.2071 to 82 locals 2120/2121Fax: (632) 837.2925Email: [email protected]: www.pcierd.dost.gov.ph

The Philippine Council for Industry and Energy Research and Development(PCIERD) is one of the sectoral planning councils of the DOST mandated toformulate strategies, policies, programs and projects for science and technology(S&T) development; allocate government and external funds for research anddevelopment (R&D); monitor and promote S&T research applications in theindustry, energy, utilities and infrastructure sectors; and, generate externalfunds to support R&D undertakings.

Priority Sectors:

The PCIERD undertakes an aggressive application of S&T in harnessing thecountry’s capabilities by providing continuing support to R&D, technologytransfer and information dissemination in the following sectors:

' Construction' Disaster Management' Energy' Environment' Food and Feed' Metals and Engineering' Mining and Minerals' Process' Textile' Transportation' Natural Dyes R&D Program

Services:

1. Grants–in-Aid (GIA) for approved research proposals to develop processes,products, equipment prototypes, utilities and services with practical andcommercial applications;

2. Continuing support to scientific and technological services to industry whichinclude testing and quality control services, industrial standards and

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specification development, design/production engineering, technicalmanagement, consultancy, techno-economic studies, construction andfabrication of prototypes;

3. Scholarship grants in applied S&T;

4. Dissemination of S&T information on industry, energy, utilities andinfrastructure;

5. Promotion of research results through the conduct of S&T promotionactivities; and,

6. Conduct of lecture/workshop on the preparation of R&D proposals.


MSMEs, the academe, professionals, government agencies


Visit, call, write or e-mail PCIERD.

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PHILIPPINE FISHERIES DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (PFDA)Department of Agriculture (DA)2nd Floor, PCA Annex Building 1Elliptical Road, Diliman, Quezon CityPhone: (632) 925.8472 � 925.6136/38Fax: (632) 925.6444Email: [email protected]

The Philippine Fisheries Development Authority (PFDA), a government-ownedand controlled corporation attached to the DA, is mandated to promote thedevelopment of the fisheries industry and improve efficiency in the handlingand distribution of fish and fishery/aquatic products through the establishmentand operation of fish ports, fish markets, and other post-harvest facilities; andprovide essential fisheries-related post-harvest services that would improvethe quality of fish products that could compete in the global market.

Core Programs:

1. Regional Fish Ports (RFPs) Program

The Regional Fish Ports Program involves the provision and operation offish port complexes in strategic fish landing centers nationwide. Thesefish ports are equipped with facilities such as breakwater, landing quay,market halls, refrigeration and processing facilities, slipway, and relatedfacilities. In particular, the program addresses the needs of the commercialfishing boat operators, municipal fishermen, and fish processors/exporters,among others.

A total of eight (8) fish port complexes in Navotas, Sual, Lucena,Camaligan, Iloilo, Davao, Zamboanga and General Santos are beingmanaged by PFDA under this program.

2. Municipal Fish Ports (MFPs) Program

This program caters to the post-harvest requirements of sustenancefishermen It entails the provision of smaller fish landing and market facilitiesin selected fishing communities nationwide. Some of these municipalfish ports act as satellite ports for the regional fish ports. The PFDAprovides the needed training on ports operations and maintenance for theeventual turnover of the ports’ management to the local government units(LGUs).

At present, 50 MFPs have been turned over to the concerned LGUs andone remains under PFDA and LGU joint management.

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3. Ice Plants and Cold Storages (IPCS) Program

To help satisfy the ice requirement of the fishing industry, PFDA embarkedon the Ice Plants and Cold Storages Program (IPCS). It involves theprovision of ice making machines of different magnitudes and cold storagesof varying capacities.

The agency has 64 existing IPCS in several fishing centers of the country,of which 13 are on lease to the private sector, two (2) to be leased, 39have been turned over to LGUs, five (5) to be turned over, and five (5) areunder PFDA management.

Major Services:

Being a developmental government institution, the PFDA performs thesupportive role of providing the fishing industry with a nationally integratedfisheries infrastructure by strong institutional linkages. Particulary, the servicesit offers to the industry are:

' Management, operations, and development of regional commercial fishport complexes located in strategic areas in the Philippines;

' Establishment of ice plants and cold storages, municipal fish ports,warehouses, factory buildings and other structures necessary for thedevelopment of the fishing industry;

' Lease of commercial and industrial areas within the fish port complexes;' Conduct of training on Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points and Good

Manufacturing Practices and on the operation and management ofmunicipal fish port; and,

' Monitoring, compilation, and dissemination of fishery statistics andinformation necessary in the conduct of business activities and policyformulation.

Investment Opportunities:

The PFDA strongly encourages the participation of the private sector, mostespecially the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), in thedevelopment of the fishing industry. Its facilities are open to private investorswho are permitted to do business in the Philippines.

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Specifically, areas where prospective investors can invest in and avail of theservices and facilities of the PFDA are:

1. Fish Trading

Investors can be fish brokers/consignaciones, fishing boat/vesseloperators, or fish buyers/traders/viajeros.

The regional fish port complexes and the municipal fish ports have landingfacilities that fishing boat/vessel operators can use to unload their catch.Likewise, market halls are provided near the landing areas where the fishbrokers/consignaciones and fish buyers/traders/viajeros can transactbusiness and dispose of the catch of the fishing boat/vessel operators.

2. Fish Processing

Facilities for processing fishery and other aquatic products are availablein the regional fish port complexes. Prospective investors can lease anarea in the refrigeration building of any of the fish port complexes, exceptNavotas, and convert it into a processing plant. Raw land is also availablein all the ports for an investor to lease and build his own plant. Thecomplexes are equipped with ice plants, cold storages, and freezerswhich investors can use in processing. Similarly, fishermen’s associationor sustenance fishermen can put up their own processing business byleasing the small-scale fish processing centers of PFDA. The Authorityprovides free training on processing technologies and on other operationalneeds of the association or the fishermen.

3. Fish Transshipment

Davao Fish Port Complex can be used as transshipment point of tunaand tuna-like species. Transshipment agents and foreign fishing vesseloperators are welcome to transact business in the port. A one-stop-actioncenter is operational in Davao to facilitate documentary requirements.

4. Operation of Ice Plants and Cold Storages

PFDA embarks on the construction of small-scale ice plants and coldstorages located in fishing centers all over the country. These facilitiesare leased to private investors who will operate and maintain them. Rawland is also available for lease in the regional fish port complexes onwhich ice plants and cold storages can be constructed and operated byprivate businessmen.

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5. Auxiliary Investments

Prospective investors in auxiliary industries are also welcome to invest inthe regional fish port complexes. Fuel depots, ship repair yards, fishingsupplies shops, fishing net repair shops, and other fishery-relatedbusinesses, even food stalls, can be established in these PFDA investmentcenters.

6. Agribusiness

In selected fish port complexes, the Authority allows the entry of investorsin businesses related to agriculture and/or food security.

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PHILIPPINE TEXTILE RESEARCH INSTITUTE (PTRI)Department of Science and Technology (DOST)General Santos AvenueBicutan, Taguig CityPhone: (632) 837.2071 to 82 local 2360Telefax: (632) 837.1325Email: [email protected]: www.ptri.dost.gov.ph

The Philippine Textile Research Institute (PTRI)’s main objective is to helpsustain the growth and development of the textile and allied industries throughvarious technical services, technology transfer and applied research anddevelopment (R&D) projects geared towards helping the textile and alliedindustries become more productive and globally competitive.


1. Research and Development

' Natural Fabrics R&D Program' Chemicals, Dyes, Auxiliaries and By-Product Utilization' Silk R&D Program


' Physical and Chemical Testing Services' Textile Processing and Consultancy Services' Fabric Weave Design Development

3. Technology Transfer

' Manpower Development and Industry Skills Training' Educational Tours and Visits' S&T Exhibit Participation' Technology Business Incubation' Information, Education and Communication (IEC) Materials Development and Dissemination' Information Dissemination and Library Services

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Publications for sale

' Kalamata I and II – Sourcebook of Weave Designs, Volumes 1 & 2 (Php 1,350.00/copy)

' Hand Book on Pre-treatment and Dyeing of Indigenous Plant Materialsfor World Class Products (Php 350.00/copy)

' Gampol: A Compendium of Philippine Dye-yielding Plants and theirTextile Application, Volume 2 (Php 350.00/copy)

Publications for Complementary Copy (limited copies)

' The Human Face of PTRI S&T Interventions, Volume 1 and 2

' Samay Bulletin, Volumes. 1-9 (Technical and Semi-technical Articles on Textile and Related Fields)

' Moritech – A Manual on “Cultural Management Practices forMulberry Trees in the Cordilleras”

' Techno Product Catalogue


Garment manufacturers/exporters, textile-based MSMEs, students, textileand CDA traders, among others.


Send request to PTRI or visit the PTRI office. A minimal fee will be chargedfor services.

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PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT AND DESIGN CENTEROF THE PHILIPPINES (PDDCP)Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)PDDCP BuildingCCP Complex, Roxas Boulevard, Pasay CityPhone: (632) 832.1112 to 18Fax: (632) 832.3649Email: [email protected]: www.info.com.ph/~pddcp

The Product Development and Design Center of the Philippines (Design Center)is a technical agency of the DTI mandated to promote design as a tool forimproving the quality and competitiveness of Philippine products by servicingthe design needs and requirements of micro, small and medium enterprises(MSMEs).

Programs:

1. Product Design and Development

Design, development or improvement of products responsive to marketneeds and requirements and manufacturer’s production capabilities.

2. Design Research

Acquisition and dissemination of relevant design and market informationand conduct of applied research to support product development activitiesof both designer and industry.

3. Design Promotion

Increase awareness and appreciation of design and its use throughexhibitions, seminars, dialogues, and publications.

Services:

1. Product Design

Design of a new product, product adaptation, product diversification orexpansion of existing product or product line.

2. Design Consultation

Advice on design directions, product, market and color forecasts as wellas product evaluation.

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3. Technology Consultation

Advice on production techniques related to product development.

4. Technical Information

Availability of technical information such as procedures on dyeing andfinishing.

5. Library Services

Access to local and foreign publications on design and related topics.

6. Product Development Seminar

Conduct of seminars to increase design awareness and appreciation.Technology Updating Workshops are also offered.


Inquiries may be coursed through the following:

At the Design Center, contact the Product Clinic:Phone: (632) 832.1112 to 18 locals 110 and 126 � 833.7881Fax: (632) 832.3649Email: [email protected] � [email protected]

Outside Metro Manila, through the:DTI Regional and Provincial Offices

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SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY INFORMATION INSTITUTE (STII)Department of Science and Technology (DOST)DOST ComplexGen. Santos Avenue, Bicutan, Taguig CityPhone: (632) 837.2191Telefax: (632) 837.7520Email: [email protected]: www.stii.dost.gov.ph

The Science and Technology Information Institute (STII) is one of the serviceinstitutes under the DOST and functions as the information andcommunications arm of the department. By virtue of Executive Order No. 128dated January 30, 1987, STII was created to: (1) Establish and develop ascience and technology databank and library; (2) Disseminate science andtechnology information; and, (3) Undertake training on information and scienceand technology.

Its mission is to make timely, relevant and quality S&T information activitiesand networking to promote awareness, understanding and appreciation forscience and technology among Filipinos.


While STII’s information resources and services cater mostly to studentswho come to the library for research, there are also projects that have directapplication to livelihood activities and these are the following:

1. S&T Information Services

These involves the collection, management and production of informationresources both print and non-print materials that serve as reference,information resource or supplementary materials for various clienteles:

' Tekno-Tulong

A reference booklet containing easy-to-do recipes and tips for householdor backyard-type business. (Also in CD form).

' SETUP Success Stories

A compendium of feature stories on adoptors of technologies whowere successful in their trade because of the intervention or financialor technical assistance from the DOST.

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' Teknovideos

These are 5 to 10-minute instructional or training videos on technologiesfor entrepreneurs, students and the general public.

' e-livelihood projects

An online information resource for livelihood and technologies developedby DOST which are useful to Filipinos interested in putting up theirown small businesses. This can be browsed at www.geocities.com/elivelihoodprojects.

2. S&T Promotion Services

These include activities that bring S&T information to the public especiallythose from the remote and marginalized sectors of society.

' Youth Science Enterprise for Livelihood

An outreach project that trains and equips out-of-school youths withtechnology know-how that can eventually open opportunities for smallbusiness ventures in the community.


MSMEs, youth, entrepreneurs, general public, etc.


Visit, call, write or email STII.

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TECHNOLOGY APPLICATION AND PROMOTION INSTITUTE (TAPI)Department of Science and Technology (DOST)TAPI Building, DOST CompoundGen. Santos Avenue, Bicutan, Taguig CityPhone: (632) 837.6188 � 838.1147 � 837.2071 local 2151Fax: (632) 837.2071 local 2153Email: [email protected]: www.tapi.dost.gov.ph

The Technology Application and Promotion Institute (TAPI) was created byvirtue of Executive Order No. 128 on January 30, 1987. It is one of the DOST’sservice agencies whose primary responsibility is to promote the commercial-ization of technologies and market the services of other operating units of theDepartment.


1. Enterprise Development

' Venture Financing Program

Accelerates the initial commercialization of emerging and newtechnologies developed by the Science & Technology community byproviding funding support to micro, small and medium enterprises(MSMEs) in their start-up and scale-up stages.

' DOST-Academe Technology-based Enterprise DevelopmentProgram (DATBED)

Assists technology-based entrepreneurial ventures of students inselected higher educational institutions (HEIs) and out of school youthunder the care of selected non-governmental organizations (NGOs).The Program encourages entrepreneurship courses in schools and atthe same time enables the creation of income-generating projects forthe participating institutions.

' Academe/Industry Prototype Development AssistanceProgram

Aims to shorten the lag time between technology development andits utilization. Support for the fabrication and testing of commercialprototype models of developed technologies is provided.

' Technology-Based Enterprise Development AssistanceProgram (TBED)

Provides financial technical assistance for the establishment andoperation of pilot plants to establish the economic and technical viability

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of selected technologies, thus, enhancing commerciability .

' Consultancy Services

Manufacturing Productivity Extension (MPEX) Program

Assists small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the manufacturingsector to attain higher productivity by fielding productivity consultancyteams to assist firms in identifying improvement areas especially thosewhere technologies are involved.

Consultancy for Agricultural Productivity EnhancementProgram (CAPE)

The program transfers farm technologies and management strategiesto increase the productivity of small and medium scale agriculturalenterprises. CAPE provides consultancy teams to undertakeproductivity studies of the farms covering both horticulture andaquaculture.

S&T Experts Volunteer Pool Program (STEVPP)

Brings scientists and technologists who are experts in their respectivefields to where they are needed---the countryside. It provides free short-term technical assistance to interested groups or clients, and providesexpert services in technology transfer, technology commercialization,productivity enhancement, technical capability development includingskills upgrading, technical assistance/advisory services,troubleshooting, training and seminars.

2. Technology Information and Promotion Services

' Investor’s Forum Program

Aims to translate technology-based opportuities into actual businessinvestments by bringing together interested government, academe andprivate technology generators, businessmen, investors, financiers,industry associations and NGOs the purpose of matching tawardsnew ventures. The forum features presentations on commerciabletechnologies as well as services and programs that can be availed bytechnology generators.

' DOST Technology Fairs and Exposition Program

Serves as an excellent platform for the dissemination, sharing andexchange of information and ideas involving science and technologydevelopment for the benefit of various sectors---researchers, educators,businessmen, entrepreneurs, students, policy makers and ordinarycitizens as well as the international community.

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' DOST Technology Training Center (DTTC) Program

Promotes and hastens technology transfer by supporting the conductof technology training courses for the benefit of entrepreneurs, techicalpersonnel from industries, inventors and educators/trainers.

' DOST Display and Exhibit Center (DEC)/Business AssistanceCenter (BAC)

A permanent showroom on the DOST system featuring agencyprograms, projects and activities. It gives visitors a “quick” tour of theDOST agencies through photo exhibits, prints, handouts and prototypemodels of the technologies that are on display. The BusinessAssistance Center (BAC) cum TAPI Library serves as the clearinghouse for TAPI’s visitors, and as a venue for one-on-one consultationsbetween technology generators and adaptors/users.

3. Invention and Innovation Development Services

' Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Assistance Program

Provides assistance in securing intellectual property protection throughpatent/utility model registration system for meritorious inventions andutility models.The program provides free advisory services on intellec-tual property protection particularly rules of practice in patent/utilitymodel cases. It also provides complete package of patenting/utilitymodel registration assistance through the services of the PhilippineAssociation of Certified Patent Agents or other IPO-recognized patentattorneys/agents including payment of professional, filing, examina-tion, issuance and publication fees.

' Tax and Duty Exemption Assistance Program

Inventors, as certified by the Filipino Inventors’ Society and duly con-firmed by the Screening Committee, shall be exempt from payment oflicense fees, permit fees and other business taxes in the develop-ment of their particular inventions. This is an exemption to the taxngpower of the local government units. The certification shall state thatthe manufacture of the invention has not been made on a commercialscale.

Exemption from payment of local fees involved in the application forthe manufacture and sale of the inventions shall be governed by issu-ances from the local government units concerned implementing theprovision of the Act.

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' Foreign Travel Assistance

Supports the travel expenses of winning inventors who wish toparticipate in recognized international events involving developmentand promotion concerning inventions were their winning inventions orareas of interest are advanced.

' Testing Assistance

Aims to assist technologists, inventors and researchers avail of thelaboratories and facilities of Research and Development Institutes(RDIs), including regional offices and other government agencies,offices and instrumentalities upon the recommendation of the Directorof the Institute (Art. IV, Sec. 8, RA 7459). The program provides financialassistance in the form of grant for laboratory testing analyses includingperformance testing to be undertaken by the RDIs or other testinglaboratories/institutions.

' Industry-Based Invention Development (IBID) Program

Supports the development of viable inventions through its applicationand adaptation to existing industry practices. TAPI supports the pro-duction of the first working model of the invention to be installed in theactual operations of industrial firms. The collaborative undertakingamong TAPI, the inventor and the industrial enterprise involves test-ing, debugging and other refinements for the invention as it is ex-posed in a real working environment.

' Invention-Based Enterprise Development (IBED) Program

Makes commerciable inventions available to consumers at the shortestpossible time by providing financial support for the fabrication of modelsfor testing, demonstration and promotion. The program providesfinancial assistance to Filipino individuals or juridical persons, for thepurchase/fabrication of major equipment/machineries needed in thecommercialization of piloted technologies. It also gives inventorstechnical and consultancy services to pilot technologies and assistancein the marketing of products from piloted technogies.

' Publication/Promotional Materials Development Program

Provides financial support for the preparation and publication ofpromotional materials for patented and patent-pending inventionscovering mainly printing costs of pre-determined number of publication/promotion materials (brochures, leaflets, flyers, posters, manuals/books, labeled packages), including cost of advertising placementsfor winning inventions. The program assists inventors to promote andincrease the awareness of the public on their inventions. It aims to

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provide for an opportunity thru exhibits and handy materials thathighlight the investment potential of these inventions and attract localpotential partners of inventors.

The program also promotes inventors during exhibit/trade fairs (NationalInvention Contest and Exhibits and major nationwide festivals) thrutri-media (radio, television and newspaper), and assists in makingposters/streamers, brochures and related promo collaterals.

' Invent School Program

The program is conducted in private and public schools incooperation with investors’ groups, LGUs and NGOs to stimulatestudents’ interest for creativity and inventiveness and create awarenesson intellectual property rights. The program aims to inculcate creativethinking and bring about inventiveness among students to entice themto pursue science and engineering courses in the long run. It alsoaims to promote the establishment of young inventors clubs that areexpected to be the source of inventions activities in the future.

' National Invention Contest and Exhibits

Promotes the inventiveness and ingenuity of Filipino investors andgives recognition to outstanding inventors/inventions. The activity alsoprovides a venue for inventors to showcase their inventions/innova-tions to potential adoptors. It also encourages creativity andinnovativeness not only among inventors but also among student re-searchers. The celebration is held in the month of November.


Write:

The DirectorTechnology Application and Promotion Institute (TAPI)DOST Compound, Gen. Santos Avenue, Bicutan, Taguig City

Or call:OD 837.6188 � 838.1147 � 837.2071 to 81 locals 2151IBOD 837.6186PDD 838.1127FAD 838.1137

For more details, please visit:TAPI website: www.tapi.dost.gov.ph

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TECHNOLOGY RESOURCE CENTER (TRC)Department of Science and Technology (DOST)TRC Building103 J. Abad Santos corner Lopez Jaena StreetsLittle Baguio, San Juan CityPhone: (632) 727.6205 loc. 501, 504, 507, 200, and 201Telefax: (632) 721.0049Fax: (632) 721.0123 � 721.0063Email: [email protected]: www.tlrc.gov.ph

The Technology Resource Center (TRC) serves the public through theacquisition and promotion of livelihood and business skills and information forFilipinos worldwide. A government corporation attached to the DOST, the TRCoperates as a self-sustaining institution.

TRC provides ordinary citizens access to “commercializable” technology, easyto follow knowledge materials and related resources and the market totransform technology information to business opportunities. It explores everyavailable means to cater to the diverse technology needs and demands ofmarginalized sectors, existing and prospective entrepreneurs, localgovernment executives as well as business leaders in the countryside.


1. Business Technology Training

' In-House CoursesRegular training courses that are open to the public and held incooperation with private business partners.

' Institutional CoursesCustomized business training sessions conducted in partnership withvarious private institutions for a select group of audience.

' Socialized Livelihood CoursesSpecial livelihood training seminars conducted in various depressedand displaced urban communities at no cost to the participants.

2. Multi-media Programs

' Gabay sa PagnenegosyoBusiness guide series that now comprises more than 100 titles. Thebooklets deal with various aspects of livelihood and business

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technologies readily convertible into a rewarding enterprise.

' Gabay sa Pagnenegosyo (On Video)Seventy-six (76) titles of in-depth livelihood modules in VCD and VHSformats ideal for easy mastery of a potential moneymaker.

' Negosyo ATBPA TV magazine show aired on NBN Channel 4 on weekends. It focuseson success stories, trivia, profile, and other information on specificbusiness.

' TRC WebsiteThe official internet site features news and information on TRC products,services and events, schedule of training courses and MagnegosyoFora, featured technologies, special programs, funding sources andmore.

' eTLRCThe only electronic library of its kind in the country accessible toFilipinos anywhere in the world via the TRC website. It has over 15,000catalogued and searchable publications, more than 7,000 downloadablelivelihood manuals, a comprehensive investment profile of 43 Philippineprovinces, and a complete business registration guide. Plus a listingof sectoral consultants and market linkages.

' Greater Multi-Media Access (GMA) Techno VansServes as TRC’s training schools on wheels. The GMA Techno Vansare equipped with audio-visual facilities to disseminate livelihoodinformation to depressed communities in remote villages.

3. Joint Business Venture Development

The TRC also initiates the creation of joint ventures with industrial andinstitutional partners for the promotion of breakthrough business projects.This set-up was designed to enable investors to pursue business inuncharted technology-based sectors with minimal risk.

4. Technology Livelihood Development Centers (TLDCs)

TRC assists local government executives develop mini-TRCs designed tostimulate economic development in their provinces by harnessing its uniquenatural and human resources.

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5. Development and Administration of Mini-Industrial Estates

The TRC also manages Technology Centers or Techno Centers locatedin select areas in the provinces. The Techno Centers were established toattract foreign and local investors in order to stimulate economic activitiesand provide employment in the nearby communities as well as generateforeign exchange for the country.

TRC provides a networking facility for various players in the technologyand livelihood sectors. The network is maintained for the promotion ofmutual business benefits to technology users, field experts, servicedevelopers, resource suppliers and financiers.


Practicing and would-be entrepreneurs, students, researchers, individualborrowers, organizations/cooperatives, new or existing small and medium scaleindustries, corporations, LGUs, national government agencies, industrychambers, and cooperatives


Visit or call the TRC.

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UP-AYALA TECHNOLOGY BUSINESS INCUBATORUniversity of the Philippines and Ayala FoundationTechnology Business Incubator BuildingCP Garcia corner Katipunan AvenueDiliman, Quezon CityPhone: (632) 928.9344 � 928.9451Fax: (632) 928.7755Email: [email protected]: www.upayalatechnopark.org.ph

The UP-Ayala Technology Business Incubator or Technopark is a jointexperimental facility on technology development and technology-basedentrepreneurship program by the University of the Philippines and the AyalaFoundation. The partnership seeks to create a community of innovators andentrepreneurs by providing a facility that offers: (1) an IT-friendly environment;(2) access to academe research; and (3) access to IT industry breakthroughs.

This envisioned community is an invitation to locator companies which willbenefit from the interface between business and the academe. The ideaexchange, research and talent interaction will spawn startup businesses orenhance technology-based enterprises that are critical to the economy.

Programs:

1. The Information for Development Program (infoDev)

The goal of this initiative is to support a group of individual incubators indeveloping countries and promote the growth of a vibrant global network ofincubators and innovators who can learn from each other, support eachother, and work together in creative ways to harness the power ofInformation and Communications Technology (ICT) as tools of povertyreduction, growth, and economic and social opportunity for all.

2. The ASEAN Java Competency Program (AJCP)

The program aims to build up the ICT expertise and capabilities in theASEAN region with emphasis on Java and other related technologies suchas Web services and XML.

The objective of AJCP in the Philippines is to set up the University of thePhilippines as a Java Competency Center, a high level incubating facilityfor small enterprises who want to avail of the following services/competencies:

o Java and Internet Technologieso Open Technologies

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o Project Managemento Software Quality Assuranceo Technology Research and Innovation

3. Java Education and Development Initiative (JEDI)

JEDI is a collaborative project that aims to make high-quality, industry-endorsed IT and Computer Science course material available for free touniversities and colleges in the Philippines.

With JEDI, teachers will be equipped with the knowledge, skills andresources that will enhance their teaching, enrich the learning experienceof their students and increase the competitiveness of the graduates in thelocal and global marketplace.

Services and Amenities:

' Conference/training room with audiovisual equipment' Business Center which provides high quality laser printing services,

photocopying, fax, internet access and PC usage' Lobby for common use that is ideal for exhibits, product launches,

and other events' 24 hour security and maintenance' Well-lit parking area' Cafeteria' Internal telephone system' Internet connectivity' Dilnet Network connectivity' Recreation facilities (basketball court, dart boards, table tennis, etc.)' Consultancy services (e.g. strategic planning, business development,

IT infrastructure consultancy)

Marketing

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AGRIBUSINESS AND MARKETING ASSISTANCE SERVICE (AMAS)Department of Agriculture (DA)DA Building, Elliptical RoadDiliman, Quezon CityPhone: (632) 920.2218Fax: (632) 926.6434Email: [email protected]: www.da.gov.ph/agribus/amas.html

The Agribusiness and Marketing Assistance Services (AMAS) is mandated tocollaborate with and provide direct assistance to the private sector includingconcerned NGOs and POs, in marketing ventures and in the conduct of marketanalysis, identification and matching (Agriculture and Fishery ModernizationAct or AFMA IRR, Chapter 5, Section 40, Rule 40.2).

Its mission is to facilitate access to market information and development servicesthat enable agribusiness entrepreneurs to formulate their strategic businessdecisions.

It envisions a market driven and private sector-led agribusiness sector readyto face the challenges of intensified global competition and able to contributeto the growth and progress of the economy leading to an improved quality oflife for the Filipino people.


1. Market Access and Development

' Organize/Participate in Trade Fairs/Shows/Exhibits

To showcase the marketability of Philippine agri-fishery products bothin international and domestic markets and develop the image of thePhilippines as a reliable supply source.

' Market Matching/Encounter

Strategic intervention in linking suppliers and buyers on a preferablyproactive, mutually beneficial, cost effective and sustainable mannerto ensure the availability of products at the right volume, time, priceand quality.

' Support to Agri-Fishery Congresses/Conferences

The object of this intervention is to address issues and concerns of anindustry and to provide updates and opportunities to the participants.

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' Direct Market Linkage Program

Producers are linked with buyers to ensure a fair and profitable pricefor the producers and the availability of supply with prices that areaffordable for buyers/consumers and other end-users. The projectsunder this program include:

Barangay Bagsakan (BB)

A barangay-based food depot and distribution system complementingtalipapa in selling agri-fishery commodities/products to low-incomegroups in depressed barangays.

Bagsakan Centers (BCs)

Assessment of major retail markets with existing/potential area forbagsakan or wholesaling. The implementation strategies includesuppliers selling directly to the wholesalers in the markets and suppliersselling directly to the retailers in the market.

2. Industry Support and Development

' Support to National Marketing Umbrella -- provisions in theAFMA (Agriculture and Fishery Modernization Act of 1997- RA8435)

For the development of an integrated marketing system which willprovide for an effective linkage among agribusiness players --producers, processors, consumers and provide a globally-competitiveagriculture sector.

' Industry Consultations (Local and International - ASEAN)

A mechanism for the identification of issues, problems and constraintsrelative to joint regional efforts on joint promotion of trade and agricultureand forest products in the ASEAN region.

' Logistics and Distribution System

The projects under this include:

Food Lane

The project seeks to institutionalize the efficient distribution of agricultural and fishery products from the production sites on to the major demand centers of Metro Manila. The project aims to ensure speedy delivery of perishable agricultural and fishery commodities to Metro Manila by assignng “food lane routes”.

MMDA implemented a 24-hour truck ban-free access from North and South via NLEX and SLEX.

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Roll-on Roll off (RORO) System

The RORO system is aimed at binding local economies more closelytogether and working for a better domestic integration through theRORO vessels or “moving bridges”. AMAS monitors the transportand delivery of agri-fishery products in ten major RORO ports fromMindanao and Visayas to the major trading centers in Metro Manila.

Cold Chain System

The objective of the project is to establish pilot cold chain system insome identified areas of the country integrated with the marketingoperations of farmers and fisherfolk for productivity enhancement.

3. Investment Promotion

' Investment Forum

A strategic intervention in identifying various fields/areas in agricultureand fishery for investment prioritization.

' Implementation of EO 376 (Tariff-free Importation of Agricul-tural Inputs, Equipment & Machinery)

The EO calls for the provision of duty-free privileges for agriculturalinputs, equipments and machinery (Section 109, AFMA). The mainobjective is to give agri-fishery stakeholders access to cheaper sourcesof raw materials and related facilities used in their agribusinessventures.

4. Enterprise Development

' Conduct of Agribusiness Investment Opportunities SeminarSeries (AIOSS)

The objective of the program is to increase awareness of the variousindustry stakeholders on agribusiness investment options and enhancethe capabilities of the farming and fishery sectors.

' Promotion of Product Standards and Quality Systems

The main purpose is to promote the acceptable product standardslike the ISO, GMP, HACCP and GAP to facilitate entry of thePhilippines’ agri-fishery products in the international markets. AMAScoordinates with other government agencies in the implementation ofthese systems.

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' Organic Agriculture

The DA also supports Organic Agriculture as an alternative farmingscheme and recognizes the potentical of increasing value-added inagricultural export and local consumption of products.

' Consumer Welfare

AMAS coordinates with other agencies in the implementation of theConsumer and Price Acts.

5. Market Information

' Agriculture and Fishery Management Information System(AFMIS) Website

The AFMIS website is a web-based system consisting of an integratedand cluster-based market information system which aims to provideregular, reliable, timely and more responsive market information thatcan guide the farmers, fisherfolk and other users of market informationto make better investment and marketing decisions. It containsdatabases of commodity profiles, agribusiness directories, productstandards, export procedures, technology guides, market promotionactivities and other relevant agribusiness information. AFMIS websiteis http://afmis.da.gov.ph.


Farmers, fisherfolks and end-users (processors, exporters, distributors,consumers) of agricultural and fisheries products

How to avail yourself of these services

Write, call or email AMAS-DA.

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BUREAU OF DOMESTIC TRADE (BDT)Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)Trade and Industry Building361 Sen. Gil J. Puyat Avenue, Makati CityPhone: (632) 751.3223 � 751.3227 to 29Fax: (632) 751.3224Email: [email protected]

The Bureau of Domestic Trade (BDT) promotes efficient marketing anddistribution of local products and services. It seeks to expand and strengthenlinkages among the country’s small, medium and large enterprises throughinformation exchanges and market matching.

BDT also conceptualizes, monitors and evaluates programs, plans and projectsintended to create awareness of domestic marketing opportunities for newprojects intended to create awarenes of domestic marketing opportunities fornew projects, new technologies and investments.

Mandate:' Develop, strengthen and promote the domestic market for MSMEs;' Ensure the rational, economical and steady flow of raw materials to

production centers; and,' Increase domestic trade through marketing and efficient distribution

of finished goods.

Programs, Projects and Activities:

The major task of the Bureau is to intensify the provision of business developmentto help MSMEs grow globally competitive. Other tasks are to increase MSMEsaccess to market, and provide information on business opportunities and otherrelevant information. Below are the major programs, projects and activities ofthe Bureau:

1. Promotion of Indigenous Raw Materials' Organize and implement missions for raw and semi-processed raw

materials' Provide technical and marketing assistance to suppliers of raw and

semi-processed materials' Promote raw and semi-processed materials

2. Increase Access to Market' Provide frontline/direct market matching services' Organize and implement Marketing Clinics for OTOP Entrepreneurs/

MSMEs' Promote/invite buyers to Regional and Provincial Trade Fairs' Provide assistance to other trade fairs

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3. Promotion and Marketing of OTOP and Other MSME Products' Organize marketing activities for OTOP and other MSME products' Organize and implement Merchandising/Buyers Missions to OTOP

and other Regional Trade Fairs' Operation of Product Showroom

4. Inter-Agency Commitments' Gather data and write report on the ICC on MSME Market Development

Working Group' Gather data and write report on the Access to Market Matching Portfolio

(SMED Plan)

5. Database Build-up and Dissemination of Market Information' Gather data, prepare, publish, and disseminate Domestic Trade Bulletin' Gather and update information in the Market Matching Database' Publish the following:

o Directory of Raw Material Suppliers and Raw Materials Catalogue o Trade Associations Directoryo Product Catalogue

' Research, write-up, printing and dissemination of the following:o SME Marketing Guidebooks

o Source Book for Food Manufacturing

6. Other Activities' Operation of Philippine Product Depot (to be renamed as OTOP

Negosyo Depot)

Publications for Sale:

1. Paano Maging Supplier, Isang Gabay Para sa SMEs (10 booklets, Tagalog version)

' Supermarket' Office and School Supplies Store' Department Store' Hotel and Resort' Pamahalaan' Fastfood and Restaurant Chain' Subcontractor' Paano Maging Certified Food Supplier' Paano Magbenta ng Produkto o Serbisyo' Paano Maging Halal Certified Food Supplier

Description: The booklets/guidebooks contain basic guidelines andrequirements of various buyers that a supplier should know to help themin selling their products and/or services to major buyers such assupermarket, office and school suppliers store, department store, hoteland resort, government office and fastfood and restaurant chain. It is alsoa guide for would-be entrepreneurs on how to start a business.

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2. Source Book for Food Manufacturing (3 editions)

Description: This publication contains directory of suppliers of foodproducts, equipment, packaging, and services related to food sector.

' First publication covers sources in Metro Manila, published in 2005' The second edition covers suppliers of Mindanao food sectors,

published in 2008' Third publication covers sources in South Luzon, published in 2009

3. Philippine Raw Materials Catalogue (4 editions - yearly publication)

Description: The catalogue is a series of publications which showcase avariety of indigenous raw materials used in manufacturing Philippineproducts. It provides the scientific names of raw materials, its biologicalstructures, economic uses, and places in the country where they can befound. It also contains list of raw material suppliers and contact information.

Published in 2005 - The Philippine Raw Materials Catalogue: Wearable,Gifts and Holiday Decor features a variety of indigenous raw materialsused in wearable, gifts and holiday decors such as bamboo, bast fiber,climbing ferns, reeds, herbs, erect palms, climbing palms (rattan), sedgesand rushes, screw pines (pandan), woody pines, leather, seashells, beadsand components.

Published in 2006 - The Philippine Raw Materials Catalogue: Furniture,Furnishings and Loomweaving. This volume features raw materials usedin the furniture, furnishings and loomweaving industries such as rushes,grasses, woody vines, screwpines, erect palms, bamboo, tree plantationspecies, fibers, fossilized/skeletonized leaves, and butterfly.

Published in 2007 - The Philippine Raw Materials Catalogue: Beads,Carabao Horns and Bones, and Seashells. It features the uses of beads,carabao horns and bones, and seashells in manufacturing Philippineproducts.

Published in 2009 - The Philippine Raw Materials Catalogue: Asian GreenMussel, Banana, Coconut, Corn, Fish Scales, Manila Palm, RecycledMaterials, Sabutan, Water Hyacinth and Woven Fibers. It also includes astep-by-step guide in making the raw materials manipulations.

4. Trade Associations Directory 2008 - 2009 (Available in CD)

Description: Updated and published every two years, the TradeAssociations of the Philippines directory contains a list of various tradeassociation members with contact details and product/service lines. Itcovers the following sectors:' Agricultural products' Automotive parts and accessories' Chambers of Commerce

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' Chemical and chemical products' Construction' Fashion accessories' Franchise' Fresh and processed foods' Furniture and furnishings' Garments, textiles and similar products' Gifts, toys and housewares' Hotel and restaurants' Info-tech, electronics and electrica products and services' Metal products' Non-metal products' Packaging' Paper products' Petroleum' Pharmaceuticals' Resource-based products' Retail' Services' Others not elsewhere classified

5. Philippine Food Product Catalogue (Available in Print and CD)

Description: The Philippine Food Product Catalogue features 111 Philippinemanufacturers/exporters offering a wide array of products in the followingfood sectors:' Snack foods' Baked products' Processed fruits and vegetables' Wines and beverages' Sauces and condiments' Processed meat products' Frozen/processed marine products' Organic and natural products' Other food products

It also features the Philippine food industries, regional and provincial foodproducts/delicacies, and One Town One Product (OTOP) Program.


Raw material suppliers, manufacturers, traders, and retailers


Write or visit the BDT.

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BUREAU OF EXPORT TRADE PROMOTION (BETP)Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)DTI International Building375 Sen. Gil J. Puyat Avenue, Makati CityPhone: (632) 896.3668 � 890.4723Fax: (632) 890.4716Email: [email protected]

The Bureau of Export Trade Promotion (BETP) is the export trade promotionarm of the DTI. It provides frontline assistance and information and specializedconsultancy services to all exporters --both potential and established--and thegeneral public.

As the lead agency tasked to develop, promote, and expand export trade, theBETP seeks to enable Philippine exporters to compete with world-classproducts and services.


1. Frontline Services

BETP’s customer/exporter relations personnel handle all export trade-related inquiries. This frontline team provides real, immediate, andsubstantial assistance to existing and potential exporters.

' EXPONET

To minimize the uncertainties of getting started in the export business,the Export Assistance Network (EXPONET) provides assistance onall export-related matters including information on export proceduresand documentation and mediation of export trade-related complaints.

' Business Matching Center

Foreign buyers and local exporters find commonality through thisspecial information service. The center receives inquiries regularly anddirectly from international importers and the Philippine Foreign TradePosts abroad. These inquiries are made available to legitimate localexporters for free.

' On-Line Trade Information System

Tradeline Philippines (http://tradelinephil.dti.gov.ph), provides tradeinformation through an interactive on-line system. Among others, thisunique service contains export and import statistics, exporters’

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directory, product and market profiles, and other valuable industrylinks

' International Trade Resource Center

A wealth of trade information is available in this specialized library.Ideal for businessmen and the academe, the center has acomprehensive collection of printed and electronic materials such asbooks and journals on international trade with emphasis on productand market information.

' Export Trade Complaints Committee

Should disputes arise between local suppliers/exporters and foreignbuyers, complaint cases may be filed with the BETP through theExport Trade Complaints Committee (ETCC). BETP staff are SupremeCourt of the Philippines-accredited mediators on export trade-relatedcomplaints.

2. Specialized Consultancy Services

Exporters who intend to penetrate specific markets such as the Americas,Europe, Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN), Asia, Australia,and the Middle East may seek the expertise of Country Desk Officers,who assist in formulating market strategies and provide exporters withupdated information and other valuable tools to increase export sales inidentified markets.

To assist exporters in facing up to the challenges of international trade,the DTI designated Business Development Managers (BDMs) under theRevenue Streams. The BDMs and BETP product specialists work closelywith the respective industry sectors such as home style and living, fashion,construction materials, electronics, information and communicationtechnology (ICT) services, logistics services, motor vehicles and parts,mineral products, marine products, processed food and beverages, organic,herbal and natural products, and health and wellness.

The BDMs for processed food and beverages, organic, herbal and naturalproducts, and fashion, are on hand and may be contacted at the BETP toprovide assistance to exporters and potential exporters.

Trade policy issues and updates on research and development (R&D) forspecific products are discussed during consultative meetings with theBusiness Development Teams.

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3. Outbound Business Matching (OBM) and Inbound Business Matching(IBM)

Exporters who want to visit a particular target market either to explore orto do direct sales promotion may join BETP OBM or get the opportunityto meet foreign buyers through the IBM program of activities.

Members of OBM for dispatch to various target markets, may seek BETP’screative and technical assistance for the preparation of promotionalcollaterals they need.

Philippine exporters may also avail of BETP publications such as theExporters Manual, HACCP Brochure, Halal Primer, and the Prohibitedand Regulated Products for Export to aide them gain knowledge onexport requirements.

4. Market Opportunity Mapping (MOM) and Information Session (Info Session)

To ensure that the export sales promotion succeeds, complementary effortsto build exporters’ capacity are likewise undertaken. Two major activitiesare envisioned, namely MOM and Info Session. MOM aims to collect/analyze primary and secondary data in order to identify niche opportunitiesfor Philippine products and services. Info Session is being conducted fortimely sharing of information, with the export community, the latest updates,recent development, opportunities in a particular market/industry sector/trade regime. Possible topics include understanding specific market, FoodImport Regulation, new EU GSP, US Food Enhancement Act, etc. Also,exporters and other stakeholders are advocated on the export related issuessuch as Halal, GMP, FTAs specifically on the benefits of the concludedFTAs to the Philippine exporters.


Established and potential exporters, domestic entrepreneurs


Write, call, or visit the BETP.

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BUREAU OF INTERNATIONAL TRADE RELATIONS (BITR)Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)4th Floor, DTI International Building375 Sen. Gil J. Puyat Avenue, Makati CityPhone: (632) 897.8292 � 897.8289Telefax: (632) 897.8290Email: [email protected]

The Bureau of International Trade Relations (BITR) pushes for the greater accessof Philippine products into foreign markets through bilateral, multilateral, orregional negotiations.


1. Consultation Services

Holds consultations concerning tariff and non-tariff barriers of specificcountries that affect Philippine exports.


Provides information on trade opportunities under preferential arrangementsin the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) granted by somedeveloped countries like the United States, the European Union, Japan,and those countries involved in the ASEAN Free Trade Agreement (AFTA)Common Effective Preferential Tariff (CEPT).

3. Trade Negotiation

Negotiates equal, if not preferential, terms of access for Philippine productsin foreign markets.

4. Market Access

Seeks the resolution of market access problems.


Write, visit, or call the BITR.

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CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE EXPOSITIONSAND MISSIONS (CITEM)Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)Golden Shell PavilionRoxas Boulevard cor. Sen. Gil J. Puyat Avenue, Pasay CityPhone: (632) 833.1277 � 831.2201 to 09Fax: (632) 832.3965Email: [email protected]: www.citem.com.ph

The Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (CITEM) is anexport promotion agency of the DTI mandated to promote the Philippines as areliable source of high quality products and services. CITEM identifies andpromotes export-ready products and services for the global market througheffectively planned and managed promotional activities. In addition, CITEMidentifies products with export potentials and assists in their development forthe export market.


1. Trade Fairs

' Organizes international trade fairs in Manila such as the e-ServicesGlobal Sourcing Conference and Exhibition (February); National TradeFair (March); Manila F.A.M.E. International, FashioNation, Art Manila,and Health and Wellness (April & October); International FoodExhibition (IFEX) Philippines (May); and Philippine International Eco-Show (August).

' Organizes international Philippine participation in major overseas tradefairs for priority export products and services.

2. Business Missions/Other Promotional Activities

' Organizes business missions in emerging markets for priority productsadjunct to CITEM organized participation in international trade fairs.

' Organizes inbound trade missions for locally-organized trade fairs.

' Undertakes other consumer-level promotions such as in-storepromotions, food festivals, special exhibitions, and special productdisplay.

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3. Business Matching

' Undertakes an internet-based promotional program through its CatalogOnline Program (www.citem.com.ph/catalogonline). The program isa virtual showroom that aims to forge link between exporters and buyersworldwide.

' Handles trade inquiries and business matching activities throughCITEM Trade Opportunity Program (CTOP). One-on-one businessmeetings may also be arranged between exporters and prospectivebusiness partners visiting the Philippines through CTOP.

4. Technical and Export Marketing Assistance

Coordinates industry development programs such as:

' Merchandise and Design Consultancy Program' Promotion of Industry Branding' Organic Industry Development Program' Partner Region Program' Transformation Project


Provides information services through CITEM library.

6. Awards for Excellence

Administers the biennial Golden Shell Awards for outstanding exporters inthe fields of manufacturing, marketing, and design. Also organizes otherawards such as e-Services Awards (IT/BPO), Katha Awards (Design drivenproducts) and Trendy Awards (Food).


CITEM clients must comply with the following pre-qualification requirementsto avail of CITEM’s services, particularly participation in locally-held trade fairs:

1.1 Qualification - A duly registered manufacturing, export, or trading companyfirm in the Philippines that preferably has at least one year direct exportexperience/with export potential; has no pending obligation with CITEM;and, not included in the DTI Watchlist.

1.2 Requirements for Participation

1.2.1 Complete, filled-up Application Contract Form;

1.2.2 Certified true copies of the following registrations: SEC, DTI/BOI Certification, and BIR;

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1.2.3 Institutional brochure/catalogue that includes the following: companyprofile, product photos, map/site sketch where company is located;

production capacity and capability in meeting export orders from foreign buyers;

1.2.5 Preferably an endorsement letter/certificate of membership from any nationally-recognized trade organization or registered business service organization;

1.2.7 For Manila FAME International participants, export documents/copies of purchase orders (P.O.) from exporters/major local retailers are needed to substantiate export-readiness and reliability or bank certification/copies of export declaration.

Participants to the IFEX Philippines must present original copies of Licenseto Operate (LTO), Certificate of Product Registration (CPR) and PhilippineFood and Drug Administration (PFDA) Registration for authentication.Photocopies of said documents will be attached to the completedApplication Contract Form.

Companies wishing to join an international trade fair must at least havejoined a locally-held CITEM-organized trade fair for initial market exposure.

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FOREIGN TRADE SERVICE CORPS (FTSC)Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)3rd Floor, DTI International Building375 Sen. Gil Puyat Avenue, Makati CityPhone : (632) 897.9659 � 897.9661 � 897.9672 � 890.8378Fax : (632) 890.5073Email : [email protected]

[email protected]: www.dti.gov.ph

The Foreign Trade Service Corps (FTSC) promotes the export of Philippineproducts and services in the world market, encourages inward foreigninvestments through various support activities, as well as undertakescommercial intelligence work. The officers of the FTSC serve as counselors oftrade and investment matters in their countries of assignment.


1. Trade Promotion

' Explores and develops the potential of Philippine products and servicesin overseas markets and facilitates the matching of Philippineexporters and buyers in different markets abroad.

' Identifies trade or business opportunities and provides direct supportto overseas trade and investment promotional programs organizedby both the government and the private sectors.

' Conducts trade promotion activities such as in-store promotions,catalogue shows and campaigns among foreign businessmen,organizes buying missions to the Philippines, promotes businesscontacts and encourages networking with foreign buyers and tradeorganizations.


' Identifies potential and prospective investors (including potentialOverseas Filipino Investors) and provides them investment adviceand counseling.

' Organizes investment missions to the Philippines and conductsinvestment opportunities seminars and/or briefings to host country’sbusinessmen, and members of trade/industry associations andchambers of commerce.

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3. Commercial Intelligence

' Gathers and monitors the commercial, industrial and general economicconditions affecting Philippine products in export markets.

' Conducts market research for specific Philippine products and monitordevelopments and changes in host countries’ trade rules andregulations.

' Provides commercial intelligence to government and industry sectors,including SMEs in the regions.

4. Trade Negotiations

' Participates in bilateral and multilateral trade and economicnegotiations including Free Trade Agreements (FTAs).

' Identifies issues in host countries affecting Philippine trade andinvestment interests and recommends courses of action to remedythe same.

5. Services to Overseas Filipinos

�' Provides information and advice to potential Overseas Filipino Investorsin host countries.


Write, visit, or call FTSC Home Office or any of its 33 Philippine Trade andInvestment Centers (PITCs) in 24 countries worldwide (see directory).

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INTERNATIONAL COFFEE ORGANIZATION CERTIFYINGAGENCY (ICOCA)Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)Penthouse, DTI International Building375 Sen. Gil Puyat Avenue, Makati CityTelefax: (632) 897.0515Email: [email protected] [email protected]

The International Coffee Organization Certifying Agency (ICOCA) was createdunder Letter of Instruction (LOI) No. 1095 dated 06 December 1980, or 30years ago when the Philippine government became a party signatory in theInternational Coffee Agreement (ICA) as an exporting member country. It laterbecame an Attached Agency under the International Trade Group (ITG) of theDTI through Executive Order (EO) 133 dated 27 February 1987. Presently,ICOCA is a regular Line Agency following its transfer under the DTI’s Office ofthe Secretary last 01 June 2005.

The Philippines is a country-signatory to the 2007 International CoffeeAgreement (ICA), a UN-recognized multilateral agreement to be ratified amongthe world’s 75 coffee producing and consuming countries. The elite body thatimplements the ICA, with headquarters in London, UK, is known as theInternational Coffee Organization (ICO). The Philippines, through ICOCA,remains a committed member of good standing in this global cooperativeeffort to sustain the world coffee economy which is a main source of incomefor most of its producing members.

The ICOCO networks with other Government Offices (GO) and Non-GovernmentOrganizations (NGO) and participates with the Department of Agriculture;sNational Agricultural and Fishery Council (DA-NAFC) as Vice-Chairman ofthe Coffee Industry Development Sub-Committee (CIDSC); High ValueCommercial Crops Committee (HVCC); Secretariat to the Coffee Foundationof the Philippines (COFPI), Specialty Coffee Association of the Philippines(SCAP), and a member of the Philippine Coffee Board (PCB).

As the sole and primary government agency responsible on ICO matters,ICOCA addresses RP concerns on issues and problems of the coffee industry,studies and recommends RP position on matters taken up during the annualmeetings of the International Coffee Council (ICC). It also maintains regularhigh-level contacts with the ICO Headquarters in London and networks withaffiliated offices, organizations and bodies in pursuant of ICO systems andregulations pertaining to global coffee trading.

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1. Frontline�' Services researches on coffee matters

(academe, farmers, businessmen, media, etc.)�' Provides requested information to and from various international

affiliates and clients� Provides business consultancy services related to coffee production,

processing and trade�' Provides orientation/briefing to new exporters on ICO & ICA

procedures, rules and regulations

2. Marketing and Promotion' Co-organizes trade fairs in Metro Manila and provinces' Coordinates inbound and outbound trade missions on coffee' Conducts business matching of buyers and sellers' Assists new coffee companies/manufacturers on their product and

brand development plans' Networks special projects related to coffee promotions' Conceptualizes and prints coffee promotional materials' Facilitates participation in international coffee fairs' Conducts coffee sampling and market testing abroad in coordination

with the Philippine Trade and Investment Centers (PTIC) and the coffeesector

' Promotes coffee through E-commerce

3. Accreditation of Coffee Exporters

4. Issuance of Coffee Export Clearance

5. Issuance of Coffee Certificate of Origin

6. Issuance of Exemption Certificate for Sample-Sized CoffeeShipments


MSMEs, the academe, professionals, government agencies and anybodyinterested in coffee exports


Visit, call, write or e-mail ICOCA.

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MARKET ENCOUNTER GOES TO MANILA (MEGMA) FOUNDATION, INC.5th Floor, Trade and Industry Building361 Sen. Gil. J. Puyat Avenue, Makati CityPhone: (632) 751.0384 local 5244Fax: (632) 896.7916

The Market Encounter Goes to Manila (MEGMA) Foundation, Inc. is a non-stock, non-profit organization registered with the Securities and ExchangeCommission as of June 18, 1985. It was established primarily to assist in thefull development of the domestic market as primary market for micro, smalland medium enterprises (MSMEs). MEGMA Foundation is composed of 17member-associations/agencies from both the government and private sector.


1. Assists in the full development of the domestic market as primary marketfor MSMEs;

2. Enables MSME producers to test their products in the domestic marketand strengthen their capabilities to move into the export markets by providingassistance in organizing buyers’ fairs and market encounters;

3. Opens channels of communication among MSME producers, traders,and retailers who constitute the consumer pulse on consumer trends,product demands and development, so that the business can be moredynamic and responsive to market needs and consumer behavior;

4. Motivates cooperation and mutual consultation among MSME producers,traders, and retailers in promoting local products, developing innovativeproduct ideas, maximizing use of indigenous materials, and resolvingcommon problems;

5. Coordinates and maximizes cooperation among MSME producers, traders,and retailers on selling styling trends and product development to improveproduct promotion and market planning as well as financing arrangementsto promote higher efficiency and cost effectiveness in their operations;

6. Institutionalizes and strengthens the relationship among MSME producers,traders and retailers, as well as the government sector in the attainmentof mutual objectives;

7. Strengthens the sub-contracting base; and,

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8. Engages in other activities and projects that will promote the developmentof micro, small and medium enterprises including but not limited toadvocacy, management, technology transfer or productivity improvementas well as information support.


Micro, small, and medium enterprises


Write, visit, or call the MEGMA Office.

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PHILIPPINE INTERNATIONAL TRADING CORPORATION (PITC)Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)NDC Building116 Tordesillas Street, Salcedo Village, Makati CityPhone: (632) 818.9801 � 892.0425 � 892.0569Fax: (632) 892.2054 � 892.2021 � 892.0782Email: [email protected]: www.pitc.gov.ph

The Philippine International Trading Corporation (PITC) is a chartered,government-owned international trading organization with over 35 years provencompetency in the outsourcing, export consolidation, logistics solutions, supplychain management, import as well as marketing of a wide range of commodities,products and services.

Through PITC’s myriad trading platform, PITC is confident and ready to facilitateand implement trade opportunities, establish joint ventures, exclusiverepresentation and distribution including business development for emergingmarkets.

Established in 1973 to pioneer in establishing Philippine trade with the Socialistand Other Centrally Planned Economy Countries (SOCPEC), PITC was givena broader mandate in 1977 to be the prime mover in the expansion of Philippinetrade worldwide. It has since embarked on various innovative trading activitiesby implementing facilitative trade-related services and responsive businesssolutions.

As the government’s international trading arm, the PITC undertakes both importand export of a wide range of commodities, industrial products and consumergoods. It is involved in a variety of trading arrangements and government-to-government transactions, principally countertrade. Likewise, the companyimplements facilitative trade-related services directed at the attainment of itstwo-pronged objectives: (1) the expansion of market for Philippine products,and (2) the stabilization of prices and supplies of essential raw materials andcommodities for local industries and consumers.


1. Exports

Undertakes export trading and consolidation of a wide range of consumergoods such as processed food, furniture and furnishing, giftwarecommodities and wearables, among others to major importers anddistributors and retail chains worldwide. The company works with a networkof Philippine manufacturers mostly MSMEs offering them a range of trade-related services to successfully bring the Philippine products to the globalarena.

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2. Imports

Facilitates the importation of essential raw materials and criticalcommodities to stabilize prices and supply for local companies, industries,associations and consumers.

3. Export-Import (EXIM) Services

The PITC-Customs Bonded Warehouse is an export service facility thathandles the duty and tax free importation of raw materials, accessoriesand packaging materials needed by export producers for manufacturingand processing to increase their competitiveness in the global market.Existing PITC-Customs Bonded Warehouses are located in Manila, Cebuand Cagayan de Oro.

4. Government Outsourcing Services

PITC offers itself as an alternative outsourcing arm for the governmentprocurement projects, ensuring greater transparency, cost-efficiency andspeed of implementation. Bid announcements on products and servicesrequired is posted on PITC website.

5. Countertrade

Administers and undertakes the countertrade program of the Philippinegovernment to ensure the integration of countertrade in governmentcontracts involving the importation or procurement of foreign capitalequipment, machinery, products, technology, supplies and services worthat least US$1 million.


All PITC clients and suppliers, whether micro, small, medium or large enterprises


Call, write or visit the PITC website/office.

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ACE CENTER FOR FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND MANAGEMENTEDUCATION (ACE-ME), INC.Unit 6, 2nd Floor, Cacho-Gonzalez Building101 Aguirre Street, Legaspi Village, Makati CityPhone: (632) 892.8241 � 407.3806/6841Fax: (632) 893.7795Email: [email protected]: www.aceme.com.ph

Thirteen years ago, the Asian Center for Entrepreneurship was established asone of the centers for excellence of the Asian Institute of Management. Sincethen, ACE has pioneered several course offerings in the field of entrepreneurshipincluding its flagship program the Master in Entrepreneurship (ME). After runningfor nine years (1999-2008), ME has graduated close to 600 masterentrepreneurs.

July 12, 2007 marked the beginning of the new ACE Center for Entrepreneurshipand Management Education (ACE-ME), Inc. as a spin-off from its originalstatus as one of AIM’s schools. The ACE-ME, Inc. was established by fivefierce advocates of entrepreneurship and experiential education. The new ACEbrings to the marketplace a new paradigm of education, one which seeks tofuse the real world of business with a learner-centered academy of managementgurus and practitioners. With this in mind, the Mastering Entrepreneurship forNation-Building Program (formerly ME program) is offered under its new home,the Ateneo Graduate School of Business.

Part of ACE-ME, Inc.’s commitment to transform the socio-economic landscapeof the Philippines, ACE-ME, Inc. ushers in a new era of collaboration ratherthan competition among those who wish to serve the higher national interest.Partnership with the Ateneo Graduate School of Business launched in March26, 2009 gave birth to two additional breakthrough entrepreneurial programs:the Applied Entrepreneurship Bootcamp and the Visionary Innovations forBreakthrough Entrepreneurship (VIBE).


1. Degree Program

' Mastering Entrepreneurship for Nation-Building Program

The Master in Entrepreneurship for Nation-Building Program of theAteneo de Manila Graduate School of Business and the ACE Centerfor Entrepreneurship and Management Education, Inc. targets real-life entrepreneurs who want to pursue further enterprise growth whileimproving their individual skills -- repeating their successes with greateraccuracy and committing less errors. With this end in mind, a program

has been developed to consider the various competencies and

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capabilities that entrepreneurs need to acquire as they go throughrunning their enterprises.

ME for Nation-Building Program Key Innovations

Adaptive to Needs - The ME for Nation-Building Program does not forcefit the entrepreneur to the academic world. The academe adapts itself tothe needs of the entrepreneurs.

Seamless Education - The classroom and the workplace of theentrepreneur are one continuous learning environment.

Guru Approach - Patterned after the Indian education mentor systemand the European guild system, the guru is given the task of mentoring,coaching and guiding entrepreneurs. There is one Guru for every section.Providing additional insights, inputs, techniques, and support are theTeaching Associates per section. On the other hand, the studententrepreneurs are the apprentices to be transformed into masterentrepreneurs by their Gurus. As part of the process, the program alsoadopts a highly interactive case method, research/analysis of all firmsand market, e-learning workbook, business plan presentation to gurusand classmates for critiquing.

Non-Traditional Screening Methods - The student-entrepreneur musthave obtained a college degree (with exceptions for student-entrepreneurswho were unable to finish college but have obtained at least 120 creditedunits and exceptional entrepreneurial /business experience - will be grantedthe Certified Master Entrepreneur title); must have an operating businessfor more than one year and is in full control of the enterprise; studententrepreneurs are required to complete the EQ/Personality Exam andEnneagram for entrepreneurial profiling.

Earning the ME for Nation-Building Degree - There are no exams andquizzes. However, there are learning applications, assignments andexercises which would be submitted regularly during the course.

Actual Performance - the student-entrepreneur’s performance ismeasured using the 5 P’s (Profitability, Productivity, Professionalism,Paradigm Shifting, and People Upliftment); a good business plan which isreally based on learnings during the one a half years plus a five-year forecastof what the entrepreneur intends to happen.

2. Non-degree/Certificate Programs

' Finance for Non-Finance Executives (Part 1): Basic Finance Concepts

This three-day program is ideal for entrepreneurs and executives whohave marginal background in accounting and finance but need tounderstand the rudiments of finance to enhance their managementskills.

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The program shall start with the fundamentals of constructing andunderstanding the three basic financial statements: the balance sheet,the income statement and the cashflow statement. The program thenproceeds to tools and techniques on financial analysis, leading to themore advanced concepts of working capital management, preparingfinancial projections and capital investment analysis.

' Finance for Non-Finance Executives (Part 2): Managing Cost and Profits

The two-day program is ideal for entrepreneurs and executives whoare familiar with the basics of accounting and finance and are lookingto understand the basics of managerial accounting, particularly in thefield of managing costs and profits and making short-run decisions.

The program will start with an overview of the behaviour of costs andprofits. This leads to the discussion of cost-volume profit analysis.Included in the program will be such topics as product line analysis,segmentized accounting reports, standard cost, variance analysis,overhead allocation and others.

' Managing Enterprising Families

Managing family enterprises are radically different than managingtraditional corporations and organizations. One of the key differencesis the fact that members of family corporations hold different positionssometimes, simultaneously: as a shareholder, as a member ofthe board, as a member of the management team, and as a memberof the family. While running a business is complicated enough asit is, it becomes even more complex when family members haveto contend with relationship issues. But the reality is such relationshipissues exist, and family enterprises have to contend with these issuesor risk becoming part of the majority that did not survive beyond the 1st

generation.

The ACE-ME program on the Dynamics of Enterprising families offersa fresh perspective: family corporations should go beyond beinga family enterprise and become enterprising families. Among thetopics to be discussed in this program include:

' The Nature of Family Corporations' Understanding Basic Concepts of Family Systems'��Successful Models of Enterprising Families' Governance Systems for Family Enterprises' Sustaining the Family Enterprise Beyond the First Generation

The program is ideal for entrepreneurs who are contending with thevarious issues of growing and expanding the family enterprise.

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' Entrepreneurial and Management Education Series(Industry-Specific)

' Customer Servicing in the Hospitality Industry

Target Participants: Entrepreneurs and executives in the hotel,food, resort, spa, and tourism business.

Objectives:

' Help participants bring their hospitality enterprises to newlevels of profitability, productivity and professionalism bydeliveringunique and cutting-edge management principles andpractices specific to the industry.

' Help participants develop skills on how to better satisfy your customers with consistent superior service.

' Entrepreneurship and Management Series in the Real EstateIndustry

Module 1: Highest and Best Land Use Planning

' Environmental assessment��' Micro-market assessment��' Specific property technical concerns

' Land use-planning framework' Actual application to participants’ property/project

Module 2: Financial Packaging and Sourcing

' Project funding alternatives��' Ideal project financing mix among debt, equity and pre-selling

revenues��' Preparation of investment prospectus

' Actual application to participatns’ property/project

Module 3: Implementation (Development/Marketing and Property Management)

' Project development alternatives - own organization vs outsourced��' Joint venture parameters��' Project marketing alternatives

(marketing network, brokers or internal marketing force)' Property management issues' Actual application to participatns’ property/project

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3. Joint Programs with the Ateneo Graduate School of Business

' Applied Entrepreneurship Bootcamp

The course is designed for entrepreneurs and entrepreneurial managerswho seek to understand the entrepreneurial mindset and learn anappropriate strategic management framework to guide their enterprisesto achieve greater levels of success. Participants learn from the expertson entrepreneurship and learn how to spot opportunities and threatsfrom the environment, assess organizational capabilities, and developappropriate strategies leading to the attainment of enterprise objectives.

The course includes lectures and case discussions on the followingtopics:

o Industry analysis and micromarket analysis o Organizational diagnosis o The Right-to-Left Planning Framework o Overview of Entrepreneurial Marketing o Overview of Entrepreneurial Operations o Managing Enterpreneurial Organizational o Entrepreneurial Finance

The course is ideal for entrepreneurs, managers and supervisors ofsmall and medium-sized enterprises, and even those who areseeking to establish an entrepreneurial venture.

' Venture Into Entrepreneurship (VIE) Program

The Venture Into Entrepreneurship (VIE) is a certificate programdesigned for the aspiring entrepreneurs or those who have start-up business ventures. VIE adopts experiental learning methods aimedat discovering the participants’ potential, recognizing businessopportunities, acquiring and building entrepreneurial skills, developingthe venture business concepts and, eventually, incubating the start-up enterprise.

' Visionary Innovations for Breakthrough Entrepreneurship

The program is ideal for enterpreneurs, executives, managers andand even those who want to pursue entrepreneurship and establishtheir own ventures. The program will prove to be an eye-opener forthose who want to become more entrepreneurial and discoveropportunities leading to breakthrough innovations.

Module 1. Whole-Brain Entrepreneurship

Participants get to explore the multiple intelligences and enormouscapacity of the human brain. The logical qualities of the left brain willbe combined with the creative power of the right brain to unravel thefull potentials of entrepreneurship.

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Module 2. Opportunity-Driven Entrepreneurship

Participants will learn how extraordinary opportunities can be extractedfrom ordinary situations. It will reveal how opportunity seeking can bebrought to its zenith as both art and science.

Module 3. Paradigm-Shifting Entrepreneurship

Participants will learn how to swim the blue oceans that shift industryparadigms and pull out purple cows from the magical hats ofentrepreneurs.

Module 4. Deal-Making in Entrepreneurship

Participants will be introduced into the intricacies of deal-making andventure creation while the course divulges the basic do’s and don’ts offinancial packaging

Module 5. Turn-Around Entrepreneurship

Participants will get a handle of the complexities and difficultiesof turning “sow’s ears into silk purses” as the lead faculty masterfullydemystifies the tricks and techniques of the consummate turn-aroundartist.

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CENTER FOR QUALITY AND COMPETITIVENESS (CQC)Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP)4/F, DAP BuildingSan Miguel Avenue, Pasig CityPhone: (632) 631.0921 to 30 locals 135, 179Telefax: (632) 631.2156Website: www.dap.edu.ph

The Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP) is a government-ownedand controlled corporation serving as a capacity-builder for governmentagencies and the private sector along the areas of productivity and quality,knowledge management, governance and sustainable human development.It provides training, research and consultancy services leading to theformulation of policies, design and implementation of innovative developmentprograms for various sectors.

As the National Productivity Organization (NPO), the DAP carries out thecountry’s commitment as a member of the Asian Productivity Organization(APO) by propagating the applications of productivity and quality improvementtools and techniques across sectors in the society. The DAP serves as theimplementing arm of APO’s activities in the country.

One of the Academy’s operating groups is the Center for Quality andCompetitiveness (CQC). The CQC caters to providing technical assistanceon productivity and quality improvement for public organizations and privateenterprises particularly for the small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

Programs:

1. SME Network and Cluster Development

Aims to develop cooperative linkages between and among businessenterprises working in close proximity as industry clusters. These clusterscooperate to accomplish a joint development project to help them achievecollective efficiency and capture markets.

2. Deployment of Productivity Corps

Aims to address the business improvement concerns of SMEs throughthe assignment and dispatch of productivity experts for appropriateintervention like management advisory, technology installation and training.

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Services:

Productivity and Quality Interventions vis:

1. Training' Quality Management

o How to Prepare Project Feasibility Studyo Food Safety Management Systemo Mastering Root Cause Analysiso E-Learning Course on Food Safety Management System Food Traceabilityo Philippine Quality Award (PQA) Assessor’s Trainingo PQA Application Development Trainingo How to Prepare Project Feasibility Study and Business Planning for SMEs

' Entrepreneurship Leadership Development o 1st National Conference for SMEs

' Operations/Production Management o Seminar-Workshop on Work Simplification o Lean Manufacturing Training Series o Logistics & Value Chain Management o Computer Aided Production Management o ISO 14000 & Green Productivity

2. Technical Assistance Services for SMEs' Technology Installation on 5S Good Housekeeping, Suggestion

Scheme, Quality Circle, Total Quality Management and TotalProductive Maintenance

' Workplace Organization Assessment' Quality Management Assessment' Business Needs Assessment' Environmental Management Assessment' Productivity Measurement' Customer Relationship Management' Good Manufacturing Practices' Operations/Production Management' Strategic Business Planning' Internal Quality Audits' Other Productivity and Quality Improvement Programs

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3. Benchmarking - Best Practices Network for SMEs

Customized training and technical assistance for MSMEs’ productivity andquality improvement provided to suit client’s needs


Micro, small and medium enterprises.


Write, call or visit the DAP-Center for Quality and Competitiveness

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CENTER FOR SMALL ENTREPRENEURS, INC. (CSE)Rm. 122-123 Asian Social Institute Building1518 Leon Guinto cor. Escoda StreetsMalate, ManilaPhone: (632) 524.1879Telefax: (632) 525.6268 � 523.9776Email: [email protected]: www.csentrepinoy.org.ph

The Center for Small Entrepreneurs, Inc. (CSE) is committed to work for thedevelopment of micro and small enterprises by providing holistic programs toenhance the entrepreneurs’ management skills and knowledge in enterprisedevelopment.

CSE envisions itself to be a viable and sustainable entrepreneurial center focusedin assisting the budding, vision-driven, and growth-oriented entrepreneurs.


1. Entrepinoy Training Workshops

CSE provides enterprise enhancement assistance programs and servicesto ensure the growth of entrepreneurs.

' Start Your Own Business Enterprise (SYOBE)' Basic Marketing' Purchasing and Stock Control' Costing and Pricing' Record Keeping' Promotion for Micro Enterprises' Micro Enterprise Taxes' Enhance Your Business Enterprise' Intermediate Record Keeping' How to do a Marketing Plan' Personnel/Human Resource Management' Understanding the Financial Statements' Entrepreneurship 101 (weekly free seminar)

2. Entrepinoy Publication

' Entrepinoy Magapaper, published monthly, has been recognized asone of the pioneer publications that serve as a communication toolamong entrepreneurs to share experiences, tips and knowledge onentrepreneurship, government business policies, rules andregulations.

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' Entrepreneurship: Create, Build and Grow Your BusinessEnterprise (stories of entrepreneurial greatness). This is a book formicro entrepreneurs. It features stories and experiences of successfulentrepreneurs who started as micro and small and stories of buddingentrepreneurs who are growing their enterprises.

3. Ka-Entrep Program

The program prepares the micro entrepreneurs for their membership tothe Ka-Entrep micro entrepreneurs’ organization whose main thrust isthe promotion of their welfare and rights, in recognition of their capacitiesto develop themselves collectively.

The Ka-Entrep Micro and Small Entrepreneurs Organization of thePhilippines, Inc. (Ka-Entrep) established last November 16, 2007 isoperating within the National Capital Region. It has more than 200members.

4. Entrepinoy Entrepreneurial Events

To date, CSE has hosted twelve (12) business fora. Dubbed as KapihangEntrepinoy, the business fora provide a venue for micro and smallentrepreneurs to enhance their enterprises’ operations while expandingtheir network through various exchanges and partnerships.

CSE in cooperation with Ka-Entrep organization is also organizing businessenterprise trade caravans.

5. Entrepinoy Business Forms and Legal Documents Kit

A computer-aided business forms and legal documents kit makes availableto micro entrepreneurs the following: pro-forma purchase orders, salescontracts, promo letters, promissory notes, other negotiable instrumentsand legal documents. It is user-friendly, written in simple format for easyand convenient adoption in the transactions of a micro and small enterprise.

The business kit contains a manual of the different business forms andlegal documents pro-forma (hard copy) and CD containing all the pro-forma forms and documents (soft copy) which can be easily customizedto fit the entrepreneurs’ needs.

6. Online Catalog for Micro Entrepreneurs

A website where micro entrepreneurs may promote their products, findsuppliers and interact with other micro entrepreneurs online.

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Micro and small entrepreneurs, would-be entrepreneurs, professionals,entrepreneurship students, NGOs and private institutions involved inentrepreneurial promotions


Write, call or visit CSE. You may also visit its website.

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COTTAGE INDUSTRY TECHNOLOGY CENTER (CITC)Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)20 Russet Street, SSS Village, Marikina CityPhone: (632) 942.3974 � 942.4907 ��941.4516/61Fax: (632) 942.0880 ��942.0107Email: [email protected]

[email protected]

The Cottage Industry Technology Center (CITC) leads in the implementationof plans and projects aimed to provide production enhancing technologiesand processes, tooling and equipment, product prototyping, and other relatedbusiness development services (BDS) to community-based enterprises,marginalized groups, cooperatives, associations and other self-help groupswith end-view of transforming them into sustainable and competitive MSMEs.It shall also help develop other government and non-government entities aslocal non-financial BDS provider.

Industry sectors covered:

' Footwear and Leather Goods' Costume and Fine Jewelry' Gifts and Housewares' Wood and Wood Composite' Bamboo' Rattan' Home Furnishings' Handicrafts and Other Novelty Items' Garments and Tapestry' Handloom Weaving' Personal Care Products' Food' Metal and Synthetic' Other Resource-Based Commodity Sectors


1. DiagnosticsA specialized service in the form of analyzing existing or planned productionsystems starting from raw materials to finished products.

2. Competency BuildingFrom the result of the diagnostic services conducted, customizedproductivity and competency enhancement interventions will then bedesigned, reviewed, validated and delivered to target beneficiaries throughskills training and knowledge development.

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Leather Footwear Industry Development ProgramPhilippine Footwear Academy (PFA)' 3-year Footwear Manufacturing Technology Course' Pattern Making (Basic/Advance)' Shoe Upper Costing' Flip-Flops Making' Introduction to Shoe Making' Prototyping and Sample Making' Product Knowledge

Contact CIC for list of other courses

Jewelry Industry Development ProgramSan Eligius Jewelry Training Center (SEJTC)' 15-month Fine Jewelry Manufacturing Technology Course' Basic Jewelry Design' Stone Setting' Jewelry Casting' Jewelry Polishing & Finishing' Jewelry Wireworks


Gifts and Housewares' Handmade Paper Making (Basic/Advance)' Handloom Weaving Technology (Basic/Advance)' Food Processing (e.g. ham/bacon, tocino, longanisa, meat loaf, etc.)' Commercial Baking (e.g. ensaymada, pandesal, pandecoco)' Specialty Baking (e.g. holiday goodies, pastries, muffins)' Dimsum (e.g. siopao, siomai, cuapao, etc,)' Soap Making (e.g. laundry, herbal, detergents)' Stuffed Toy Making' Novelty Items Making (e.g. holiday/Christmas décor)' Basketry (Basic/Advance)' Beadworks (Basic/Advance)' Shell (capiz, tahong, coco) Lamination' Dressmaking' Bag Making' Personal Care Products (scents and fragrances)' Coco Products' Peanut Products


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Furniture and Builders Woodworks' Woodworking Machine Operation, Maintenance & Millwrighting' Furniture & Builders Woodwork Technology' Furniture Carpentry' Wooden Picture Frame Making' Bamboo Furniture Making (Round Component)' Laminated Bamboo (Engineered)' Bamboo Novelty Items Making' Furniture Finishing (wood/bamboo)' Metalworking Machine Shop Operation' Mix-media Furniture Making (bamboo/wood/metal)' Jig Making Technology' Welding Technology (gas/electric)


3. Technical ConsultancyProvision of expert advices on product development production processes,plant layout, equipment, selection, quality control, and raw materials/component sources.

4. Tooling and EquipmentDesign and fabrication of simple and low cost yet productivity enhancingtools and equipment to adapt to micro enterprises unique operations thatequally require unique or customized implements.

5. Sample Making PrototypingProvision of sample making or product prototyping services by CITCexperts to micro enterprises who do not have the capacity to perform thistask on their own.

6. Materials Utilization/ManipulationMaximizes the competitive advantage of community based enterprisesin terms of accessibility to sustainable raw materials, research anddevelopment activities aiming to come up with new indigenous-basedmaterials suitable for construction purposes or for fresh and excitingproducts application.

7. Common Facility ServicesProduction facilities are made available for designers, manufacturers andexporters whose current production capacities are limited or are lookingfor suitable venue for their product prototyping needs.

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Start-up and existing MSMEs, government and private agencies, non-government organizations (NGOs), industry associations, cooperatives,peoples organizations and other self-help groups.


1. Diagnostics

Send a letter of request addressed to the CITC Executive Directorspecifying the title of the desired service/s, proposed date, venue and thenumber of participants. The request will be subject to evaluation. Therequesting party will then be given a feedback/recommendation specifyingthe Center’s trainer/s availability, cost involved and other necessaryinformation.

2. Competency Building

' In-Center Training

CITC issues a training calendar every year which includes the title ofthe courses, dates of implementation and the corresponding fees fortraining courses to be conducted within the Center’s premises inMarikina. Copies of this training calendar are distributed to DTI linebureaus and attached agencies as well as to DTI Regional andProvincial Offices. Interested parties may also inquire about thesecourses and make reservation by visiting, writing or calling theassigned contact person/division.

' Out-Center Training

Send a letter of request addressed to the CITC Executive Directorspecifying the title of the desired training course/s. proposed date,venue and the number of participants. The request will be subject toevaluation. The requesting party will then be given a feedback/recommendation specifying the Center’s trainer/s availability, costinvolved and other necessary information.

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3. Technical Consultancy Services

' Write, visit, or call the assigned contact person for the field or sectorthat covers your business.

' For walk-in clients, request and fill up a Technical Consultancy ServiceRequest Form. It will then be submitted to the appropriate CITC expertfor evaluation. If the client conformed to the action to be taken by theexpert and its corresponding fees, consultancy service can now beprovided as agreed upon.

' If the expert is not available at the time of the visit, an appointmentmay be arranged to discuss details of the service required includingthe date, venue, and corresponding fees.

4. Common Facility Services

Send a letter request addressed to the CITC Executive Director statingthe nature of the work to be done using CITC facilities and the duration ofthe project. Other information such as company profile, knowledge andskills level of the company’s workers/operators, among others, must beincluded or attached on the request. The feasibility of the request will beevaluated by the Center who will then provide the requesting party withfeedback/recommendation specifying the Center’s facilities availability,cost involved and other necessary information.

5. Tooling and Equipment

The client is advised to submit the plan/design or sample and other relevantinformation on the tools/equipment that the requesting party wishes tobe prototyped or fabricated. This can be done either by visiting or writingthe contact person for the field or sector that covers your business. Theplan/design or sample will be evaluated and then appropriaterecommendation shall be given to the requesting party.

6. Materials Utilization/Manipulation

(Same procedure as Tooling and Equipment)

7. Sample Making/Prototyping

(Same procedure as Tooling and Equipment)

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Whom to get in touch with:

Mr. Franklin P. BunoanExecutive Director, CITCPhone: (632) 941.4561Fax: (632) 942.0880

Ms. Aurelia R. MabalayDivision Chief, Gifts and Housewares DivisionPhone: (632) 942.3974Fax: (632) 942.0880

Mr. Pedro T. EugenioOfficer-In-Charge, Furniture & Builders Woodwork/Woodworking SectionPhone: (632) 941.4516Fax: (632) 942.0880

Mr. Elvin T. Demasu-ayCaretaker, Bamboocraft SectionPhone: (632) 941.4516Fax: (632) 942.0880

Mr. Reynaldo D. MagsinoCaretaker, Metalworking SectionPhone: (632) 941.4516Fax: (632) 942.0880

Ms. Rhodora Patricia C. TorrecampoCaretaker, Fine & Costume Jewelry SectionPhone: (632) 941.4561Fax: (632) 942.0880

Ms. Jocivic F. BertilloCaretaker, Footwear and Leathergoods/Philippine Footwear Academy SectionPhone: (632) 941.4561Fax: (632) 942.0880

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PHILIPPINE CENTER FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP (PCE)5th Floor, RFM Corporate CenterPioneer corner Sheridan Streets, Mandaluyong CityPhone: (632) 637.9347Fax: (632) 637.7873Email: [email protected]: www.gonegosyo.net

Go Negosyo is the advocacy of the Philippine Center for Entrepreneurship(PCE), a non-stock, non-profit organization that advocates for a change inMINDSET and ATTITUDE. We believe that Filipinos can address poverty inthe country by having an ENTERPRISING ATTITUDE, one that is optimistic,passionate, creative and innovative, resourceful, diligent and perseveringcharacter. These are values that can help anyone, no matter what his role inlife is (as entrepreneur, as an employee in private or government institution, oreven as a youth) to move up in life. We encourage everyone to take chargeand make the most of what they have (talent, experience).

After being appointed in 2005 by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo as thePresidential Consultant for Entrepreneurship, Joey Concepcion envisioned amovement that would advocate for a positive and enterprising attitude amongFilipinos. With the help of like-minded trustees such as Atty. Felipe Gozon,Tony Tan Caktiong, Roland Hortaleza, Socorro Ramos and other establishedentrepreneurs and mentors, Go Negosyo was born.

What started as an idea quickly snowballed into a massive movement. Withinfour years, Go Negosyo was able to embark on over 30 full-blown Caravans allover the country, produce a TV show, create a website portal for entrepreneurs,and launch four bestselling books (three volumes of inspirational stories ofentrepreneurs and a how-to-start-a-business book). PCE gained widespreadpresence in the print media through Mr. Concepcion’s weekly columnAskGoNegosyo in Philippine Star and through the publication of entrepreneurs’stories in the front page. Every month, PCE is invited to conduct talks onstarting a business, and is often featured in TV and radio shows. PCE evenhas a global audience as its TV show is aired in GMA’s international channels.

Programs:

1. Go Negosyo, Kaya Mo! TV Show

Every Saturday and Sunday, 8:00 - 8:30 am at QTV Channel 11 withreplays every Sunday, 9:15 pm at NBN. Broadcasted in GMA’s internationalchannels GMA PinoyTV and GMA Life TV.

Go Negosyo, Kaya Mo! is a 30-minute two-part tele-magazine show inspiredby Go Negosyo’s advocacy on entrepreneurship awareness. With

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segments such as Magandang Business Advice, Napkin Economics, andAsk Go Negosyo, the show gives budding and established negosyante’stheir weekly dose of practical business tips, ideas, and the latest negosyonews and updates. The coming year will see more uplifting stories onmicro entrepreneurs, in light of the “Tagumpay Mula sa Kahirapan”campaign.

2. Caravans and Summits

By staging forums, discussions, exhibits/expositions with its network ofpartners in the private and public sectors, Go Negosyo highlights businessopportunities among targeted specific sectors (e.g., OFWs, governmentemployees, persons with disabilities (PWDs), Gawad Kalinga communities,youth sectors, women, etc.) and among targeted provinces and key citiesall over the country (e.g., Go Negosyo sa Cebu, Bacolod, Cagayan deOro, Iloilo, Batangas, Bicol, Bataan, Davao). PCE acknowledge the needfor local role models by recognizing the respected and accomplishedentrepreneurs in the area through the Go Negosyo Most InspiringEntrepreneur award. In the afternoon, PCE invites key speakers andexperts to discuss specific topics such as mindset-change, opportunities-seeking, marketing, product development and financing, to an audience ofmicro enterpreneurs, high school and college students, teachers andmicrofinance clients.

For 2010, Go Negosyo will be mounting again the highly successful WomenEntrepreneurship Summit and Youth Entrepreneurship Summit. The formerhighlights the ability of women to overcome challenges in business, balancefamily and work life, while still maintaining wellness. The latter recognizesthe inspiring youth who were able to make a difference through their ownway.

In keeping wit its practice of forming linkages and partnerships with thestakeholders in entrepreneurship development, Go Negosyo hopes to seemore working partnerships with local government units (LGUs). For thecoming year, the advocacy will be working with LGUs from Palawan, Bohol,Tarlac, among others.

3. Negosems

The Negosyo Seminar Series (Negosem) is a two-day seminar on theHow-To’s of Entrepreneurship that aims to help micro and smallnegosyantes learn about the basics of establishing an enterprise. Theseminar touches on the key principles of starting a business (mastery ofself, mastery of opportunity, and mastery of enterprise) and also discussesstrategies and tips on marketing, product development and financialmanagement.

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Negosem is facilitated by Go Negosyo Angelpreneurs -- seasonedentrepreneurship gurus and Go Negosyo mentors who have the heart toeducate and mentor existing and budding entrepreneurs. Close to 40Angelpreneurs have joined PCE in the cause.

The seminar’s framework focuses less on theory and more on practical,informative, and useful strategies. Sessions are interactive and coverlearnings distilled from case studies and actual experiences.

4. Tagumpay Mula sa Kahirapan

Go Negosyo, in partnership with the DTI and other key agencies andfinancial institutions will be launching the “Tagumpay Mula sa Kahirapan”campaign.

Taking assistance to a whole new level, Go Negosyo will be conductingNegosems in key cities throughout the country. These seminars will initiallybenefit 10,000 MSMEs, youth groups, and aspiring entrepreneurs in 20regions/provinces around the country and will be held during the first halfof 2010.

Co-organizing Negosems is also open to corporate institutions and othercompanies, and may be tailor-fitted to meet the needs of the desiredattendees.

5. Books

With inspiration comes great possibilities. Go Negosyo continues to inspirenegosyantes and wannabes alike with its bestselling books on the inspiringstories of entrepreneurs.

PCE’s first book, Go Negosyo: Joey Concepcion’s 50 InspiringEntrepreneurial Stories, features stories of accomplished and remarkableentrepreneurs and business personalities such as Tony Tan Caktiong,Socorro Ramos, and Henry Sy. It became the number one non-fictionbestseller in National Bookstore.

Following the success of the first book, Go Negosyo launched two morevolumes on inspirational stories: Joey Concepcion’s 50 InspiringEntrepreneurial Stories (Celebrity Edition), and Joey Concepcion’s 55Inspiring Stories of Women Entrepreneurs. The former features stories ofFilipino celebrities, artists and media personalities who engaged in abusiness of their own, while the latter narrates the stories of womenentrepreneurs from all walks of life who were able to establish businesses.Both immediately became of the National Bookstore’s non-fictionbestsellers.

Go Negosyo also launched its fourth book 21 Steps on How to Start YourOwn Business. This book contains tried-and-tested formulas in starting,

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sustaining, and succeeding in a business. This book inspires and inducesa fist-pumping “I-can-do-it-too” moment from its readers. But this bookgoes a step further and answers the question: “Now what do I do next?”Dean Pax Lapid of the Entrepreneurs School of Asia, and self-help guruand motivational speaker Ping Sotto combine their vast experiences andshare the formula to business success in this user-friendly workbook.

Upcoming book projects: Go Negosyo will be publishing two books for2010. The first book, entitled Go Negosyo: Joey Concepcion’s100 InspiringStories of MSMEs (Tagumpay Mula sa Kahirapan), will be presenting storiesof inspiring micro enterprises who started from almost nothing but managedto rise from poverty and other challenges in life, and who are now runninga sustainable and growing business. The second one is entitled GoNegosyo: 8 Simple Secrets to Raising Entrepreneurial Kids, imparts tipsto parents and teachers on how they can start instilling the entrepreneurialmindset among children, and empower them to become not onlyenterprising but also socially-aware citizens.

6. Ask Go Negosyo by Joey Concepcion (Philippine Star)

Joey Concepcion, in his weekly column in Philippine Star, talks aboutrecent events in the entrepreneurship community, as well as inspiringstories on entrepreneurship. The column also features question and answersection where Go Negosyo mentors answer business-related queries fromreaders. The column appears in the Business Section every Thursday.

7. Tagumpay by Joey Concepcion (Philippine Star)

As part of the Tagumpay Mula sa Kahirapan campaign, Mr. Concepcionwill be launching his new column entitled Tagumpay. The column focuseson the life stories of successful personas--not only entrepreneurs but alsoindividuals who were able to fight poverty and succeed in life despiteobstacles and hardships. It will appear every Monday at the BusinessLifestyle Section of the Philippine Star.

8. www.gonegosyo.net

The Go Negosyo website contains useful information and links that willhelp aspiring entrepreneurs with their business. It includes a profile ofPCE, updates on its activities, links to partners’ websites andentrepreneurial tools such as business plan and marketing templates.There is also a directory of micro financing institutions as well as a list ofpossible business opportunities classified according to investmentamounts.

A key element in the Go Negosyo website is an online mentorship programthat assists potential or existing entrepreneurs in their plans and/orquestions by offering a free avenue for them to ask for advice, tips and

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guidance from several well-established Filipino entrepreneurs. Visitors alsoget to view the episodes from Go Negosyo’s tv show and other audio-visual presentations on the advocacy.

For 2010, the website will be streamlined and will focus on video content,particularly Go Negosyo TV shows, Caravans, and other audio-visualmaterials. Through the partnership with the DTI and other private and publicsector agencies focused on entrepreneurship development,www.gonegosyo.net will serve as the hub and resource pool for existingand budding entrepreneurs alike.

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PHILIPPINE TRADE TRAINING CENTER (PTTC)Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)International Trade Center ComplexRoxas Boulevard corner Sen. Gil J. Puyat Avenue, Pasay CityPhone: (632) 468.8962 to 70Fax: (632) 833.0809 �� 831.9988Email: [email protected]: www.pttc.gov.ph

The Philippine Trade Training Center (PTTC) designs and develops trainingcurricula and corresponding instructional materials, and conducts trainingprograms for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), business supportorganizations and the government sector. It provides post-training advisoryand counseling services; customized in-company/firm-level training programsand services; a venue for MSMEs and large enterprises to promote their productsby marketing, renting out and maintaining exhibition facilities; and eventsmanagement support.


1. Entrepreneurship Development

A. Business Start-Up Briefings

' How to Start a Business' BEST Game Workshop' Understanding Patents, Trademarks and Copyrights' Financing Facilities for MSMEs' Business Opportunities in Franchising' Finding the Right Market for the Right Product' Putting Your Business Online' Exporting Made e-Z

B. Quality and Productivity Improvement Briefings

' Corporate Culture: Filipino Values in the Workplace' Food Safety' Kaizen Philosophy' 5S of Good Housekeeping' Cleaner Production' Waste Minimization

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2. Business Capability Building

A. Business Management Seminars

' Strategic Marketing' Effective Selling Skills' Developing an Effective Purchasing Systems' Supply Chain Management' Business Plan Preparation' Effective Market Research' Developing an Effective Financial Plan' Market Intelligence: How to Compete Effectively' Logistics Management' Basic Business Recording and Cash Flow Management' How to Participate in Trade Fairs' Dynamic Negotiation Skills' Effective Customer Service' Improving Business Key Accounts Selling' Setting Up an Effective Customer Payment System for Your Business' Customer Relations Management

B. Export Management Seminars

' Expanding Business Through Exports' Import Procedures and Documentation' Product Costing and Pricing' Understanding Customs Valuation' Market Opportunities (Selected Countries)

C. IT and Webpage Development Seminars

' Basic MS Word' Basic/Advanced MS Excel' Basic/Advanced MS Powerpoint' Build Your Own Website' Open Office' Basic Webpage Development Using Dreamweaver MX' Web Graphics Design and Production Using Adobe Photoshop' Webpage Development: Creating Interactive Content and Animation using Flash' Webpage Development: Creating Interactive Content Using Macromedia Fireworks' Webpage Development: Advanced Dreamweaver MX' Basic Printed Advertisement Design Using Pagemaker

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D. Business Language Seminars

' Japanese Business Language' Let Your English Work at Work' Chinese Mandarin Business Language

3. Quality and Productivity

A. General Seminars

' Materials Management and Inventory Control' Production and Operations Management' Six Sigma' Effective Leadership Skills' Failure Mode and Effect Analysis' Problem-Solving and Decision-Making Techniques' An Introduction to Ergonomics' Supervisory Effectiveness for Improved Quality and Productivity' How to Become an Effective Quality Management Representative' Process Optimization through the Design of Experiments' Time and Motion Study' Total Quality Management' Work Improvement Tools' Lean Manufacturing' Statistical Process Control

B. International Standards Seminars

' ISO 9000 Quality Management System' ISO 9000 Quality Management System Documentation' Internal Quality Audit' ISO/IEC 17025 Standard for Laboratory Competence' ISO/IEC 17025 Laboratory Internal Audit' ISO 1400 Environmental Management System' ISO 1400 Documentation

C. Food Seminars

' Current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMP)' Food Packaging and Labeling' Packaging as a Marketing Tool' Awareness on Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP)' Documentation of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points' HACCP Auditors’ Course

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Training and Exhibition Facilities

1. Information Access Center (IAC)

a. Comprises a computer lecture room with 36 desktop computers forsmall or big training programs on IT and webpage development andother computer-related courses;

b. Comprises a seminar room that can accommodate up to 100participants;

c. Comprises an Internet Plaza with 28 desktop computers that providesfree use of the Internet and MS Office tools for seminar participants,trade fair exhibitors and visitors, MSME clients and the general public,including students. A minimal fee is charged for printing and scanningservices; and,

d. The entire IAC facility has two scanners, three 4-in-1 multicopiermachines (fax, phone, scanner and printer), one copier machine,two LCD projectors, two audio mixers and microphone units.

2. WTO Reference Center

a. Comprises selected CD-ROMs and print publications on the WorldTrade Organization (WTO) and other WTO-related publications bythe International Trade Center (ITC).

b. Comprises one desktop computer containing WTO electronicpublications and databases.

3. Rental of Seminar Rooms and Exhibition Halls

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Seminars in Metro Manila are held at the PTTC building. Interested participantsmay pre-register by calling PTTC, or by sending a fax or e-mail. Walk-inparticipants are also allowed. Participants must pay the seminar fee beforethe seminar date, or on the first day of the seminar. Seminar fees are paid incash or company check (manager’s/cashier’s check). The annual scheduleof seminars is published at the PTTC website at www.pttc.gov.ph.

Regional seminars are generally conducted in co-sponsorship or as requestedby the DTI regional or provincial offices, local government units (LGUs) andregional/provincial trade and industry associations or chambers of commerce.Announcements concerning regional seminar schedules and registration ofparticipants are done by the DTI regional and/or provincial offices.

All training programs and projects, trade fairs and exhibits and other eventsheld at the PTTC must clearly promote the business activities of micro, smalland medium enterprises (MSMEs) as well as large enterprises, whether theseactivities are intended for the domestic market or the international market.

PTTC-organized seminars and trade events are given first priority in the useof the seminar rooms and exhibition halls. As such, seminar rooms andexhibition halls may be rented out to public and private sector organizersonly in the absence of any scheduled PTTC as well as DTI activity.

For inquiries on training programs, you may contact the Trade BusinessManagement Division (TBMD) for entrepreneurship briefings and tradebusiness management seminars (Phone: 468.8962 or 831.9988 Email:[email protected]); or the Testing and Inspection Division (TID) for qualityand productivity briefings and seminars (Phone: 468.8963 to 64 or 833.0809Email: [email protected]).

For inquiries on the rental of seminar rooms and exhibition halls, you maycontact the Trade Exhibition Division (TED) (Phone: 468.8968 or 834.1350Email: [email protected]).

For inquiries on the Information Access Center and the WTO Reference Center,you may contact the Planning and Programming Division (PPD) (Phone:833.9913 Email: [email protected]).

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TECHNICAL EDUCATION AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENTAUTHORITY (TESDA)TESDA Complex, East Service RoadSouth Superhighway, Taguig CityPhone: (632) 817.4076 to 82 � 818.8829 � 893.2554Fax: (632) 816.2480Website: www.tesda.gov.ph

The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) is thegovernment agency tasked to manage and supervise technical education andskills development in the Philippines. TESDA was created through RepublicAct 7796 (TESDA Act of 1994) to ensure the equal participation of industrytrade, labor and local government units in the country’s skilled workerdevelopment programs. The TESDA Act embodies State policy of providingrelevant, accessible, and high quality technical education and skills developmentfor middle-level manpower that is supportive of and responsive to the country’sdevelopment goals.


1. Policies, Plans and Information

Programs and services relating to these concerns embody the role ofTESDA as the Authority in technical vocational education and training(TVET). These are aimed at providing clear directions and policies forTVET in the country. These include the formulation of plans and policiesfor the TVET sector and the generation through researches and studiesand the dissemination of relevant data and information for informed decisionof stakeholders of the sector.

� Policy Formulation

TESDA comes up with an annual TVET Policy Agenda which guidethe TESDA Board and the TESD Committees during the policydeliberations on critical issues and concerns that promote qualityand relevant TVET.

� Labor Market/Education and Training Intelligence Reports (LMIR/ETMIR)

The LMIR provides insights on current trends, issues and challengesavailable in the local and international labor markets. The ETMIR, onthe other hand, provides information on the extent of provision ofeducation and training in the country.

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� Impact Evaluation Studies (IES)

This is a complete and comprehensive assessment of the relevanceand effectiveness of TVET in the four delivery modes of trainingnamely: schools-based, center-based, enterprise-based andcommunity-based.

� Plan Formulation

TESDA is mandated to formulate the National Technical EducationSkills Development Plan (NTESDP) which serves as the blue-printfor the comprehensive development of the Filipino-skilled workforce.

2. Competency Standards Development

The program aims at providing standards and systems that will alignmiddle-level skills qualifications with the industry standards.

3. Competency Assessment and Certification

The program aims at assessing and certifying the competencies of themiddle-level skilled workers through the TESDA Occupational Qualificationand Certification Systems (TOQCS).

4. Unified TVET Program Registration and Accreditation System(UTPRAS)

The program aims at assessing and certifying the competencies of themiddle-level skilled workers through the TESDA Occupational Qualificationand Certification Systems (TOQCS).

� Program Registration is a compliance with minimum requirementsprescribed in the Training Regulations and anchored on competency-based system.

� Program Accreditation is a voluntary process of demonstrating qualityassurance to programs ad institutional processes that shall lead tothe recognition and conferment of awards at various levels forexemplary performance.

5. Skills Competitions

Skills competitions serve as venues to recognize the skills excellence ofyoung industry skilled workers and graduates of TVET institutions. ThePhilippine National Skills Competition is the culmination of a series oflocal, provincial, sectoral and regional contests held nationwide.

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6. Enterprise-Based Programs

These programs are training programs being implemented withincompanies/firms. These programs can be any of the following:

� Kasanayan at Hanapbuhay (KAsH) - a bridging mechanism toenhance the government skills development and employmentfacilitation programs. This program provides new entrants to the laborforce with the opportunity to acquire basic skills and work experiencewhich are prime importance to employers in hiring new employees.

� Apprenticeship Program is a training and employment programinvolving a contract between an apprentice and an employer on anapproved apprenticeable trades. Generally, it aims to provide amechanism that will ensure availability of qualified skills workers basedon industry requirements.

� Learnership Program is a practical training on-the job for approvedlearnable occupations for a period not exceeding three months.

� Dual Training System - is an instructional delivery system that involvestwo venues of learning. The school/training center and the companyestablishment.

7. School-Based Programs

These refer to the direct delivery or provision of TVET programs by theTESDA administered schools totaling to 59. These school-based programsinclude post secondary course offerings of varying duration not exceedingthree years.

8. Center-Based Programs

These refer to training programs being undertaken in the 15 TESDARegional Skills Development Centers and 45 Provincial Skills DevelopmentCenter.

9. Trainers Development Program

This program provides continuing training to trainers, administrators,supervisors and non-teaching personnel to improve and upgrade the deliveryof technology-based instructions within the TVET sector.

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10. Curriculum and Resource Materials Development Programs

These programs aim to develop schemes, plans and programs incurriculum and programs standards for TVET institutions; developcurriculum exemplars; develop training aids and assessment instruments;formulate/recommend policies/strategies in curriculum and programsstandards development; assess, validate, and evaluate acquried andadapted curriculum and program standards.

11. Scholarship and Student Assistance Programs

These programs aim to address equity and access by providing directfinancial assistance to deserving TVET enrollees across all regions inthe country. The scholarship programs currently being implementedinclude the following:

� Private Education Students Financial Assistance ProgramThis program was established through Sec. 8 of RA 8545, otherwiseknown as the Government Assistance to Students and Teachers inPrivate Education Act (GASTPE) Law. PESFA offers educationalgrants to qualified and deserving college freshmen both in degree

and non-degree courses.

�� Invigorating Constituent Assistance in Reinforcing Employment (I-CARE)

This program is in support of the government’s anti-poverty programs.This is being implemented through partnerships with legislators, localgovernment units (LGUs), non-government organizations (NGOs),industry associations and other stakeholders in TVET. This is a sharingscheme between TESDA and partner/s where every peso of thepartner’s pledge for each chosen program shall be matched bya counterpart fund from the TESDA budget.

12. Career Guidance and Placement Programs

This covers the provision of career counseling services and job referral/facilitation services to students and graduates of TVET.

� Youth Profiling for Starring Careers (YP4SC)This is a multi-component career guidance program designed to helpstudents choose intelligently on what courses to pursue in college. Itprovides aptitude and job interest assessment, labor marketinformation, education and training information, career profiling andcareer guidance counseling.

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Various TVET stakeholders (e.g. enterprises, out-of-school youths, trainingproviders, etc.)


' Call the TESDA Hotline 887.777 which is a 12/5 call center.' TEXT TESDA SMS 0917.4794370/0918.2738232' Send E-mail to contact [email protected]' Visit the nearest TESDA Regional/Provincial Offices, TESDA Technology Institutes, or any accredited public or private Tek-Bok providers nationwide.

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UP-INSTITUTE FOR SMALL-SCALE INDUSTRIES (ISSI)University of the Philippines (UP)E. Virata Hall, E. Jacinto StreetU.P. Campus, Diliman, Quezon CityPhone: (632) 927.9238 � 928.7076 to 79Telefax: (632) 920.6923Email: [email protected]: www.up.edu.ph/~issi

The Institute for Small-Scale Industries (ISSI) is an extension unit of the UPwhose mission is to empower small and medium enterprises to sustain theirviability in a global environment so that they may fully contribute to the nationalgoals of growth, employment, and equity through the provision of relevant,affordable, appropriate, and innovative training programs, research studies,consultancy and information services, and public information and advocacyactivities.

The UP-ISSI provides services to SMEs by:' improving knowledge, skills, and attitudes through entrepreneurship

development, management, and technical training;' increasing efficiency and productivity;' improving product quality ;' improving access to assistance in marketing, technical aspects, and

financing.


1. Training through regular public offerings and customized training programs for Filipino and international participants

' Developing entrepreneurs' Perking up marketing' Perfecting operations' Harnessing technology' Empowerng human resources' Demystifying finance' Making leaders

2. Research

' Socio-economic surveys' Policy papers affecting small and medium enterprises' Resource identification and business opportunities' Evaluation studies' Entrepreneurship development

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' Industry analyses and studies' Documentation of experiences and studies' Publications: case studies on women entrepreneurs, inventors, and

couples in business; credit manuals, counselors manual,entrepreneur’s manual, business delivery service center (BDS) manual

3. Consultancy

' Firm Levelo Market Analysis and Assessmento Productivity Improvemento Management Audito 5S, Methods Improvemento Financial Management

' Institutional Levelo Strategy Developmento Market Analysiso Industry Developmento Development Plans Preparationo Capability Building, Facilitation, Strategic Planning, Team Building, Training of Trainors


SME development organizations, private businesses, government agencies,non-government organizations, business schools, industry associations, andindividuals who aspire to become entrepreneurs or groups who want tomaximize their potentials.

Regulations/Incentives

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BUREAU OF AGRICULTURE AND FISHERIESPRODUCT STANDARDS (BAFPS)Department of Agriculture (DA)BPI Compound, Visayas Avenue, Diliman, Quezon CityPhone: (632) 920.6131 to 34Telefax: (632) 455.2858Email: [email protected]: www.bafps.da.gov.ph.

The Bureau of Agriculture and Fisheries Product Standards (BAFPS) isestablished by Republic Act No. 8435, otherwise known as the Agricultureand Fisheries Modernization Act (AFMA) of 1997 and Administrative OrderNo. 17, series of 1998 to (1) ensure consumer safety, and (2) promotecompetitiveness of agriculture and fisheries products through adherence toand the use of product standards for agriculture and fishery products.

It is mandated to formulate and enforce standards of quality in the processing,preservation, packaging, labeling, importation, distribution and advertising ofagricultural and fisheries products; conduct research on productstandardization, alignment of local standards with international standards;and, conduct regular inspection of processing plants, storage facilities,abattoirs, as well as public and private markets in order to ensure freshness,safety and quality of products.


1. Standards Development and Harmonization

Formulate standards for fresh agriculture and fisheries products,vegetables, fruits, ornamentals (cutflowers), corn, coconut by-products,fisheries, livestock, organic rice and muscovado.


' Codex Contact Point, Chair of Codex Committee on Geneal Principlesand Task Force on Biotechnology

' Corn Quality Management' Good Agricultural Practices (GAP)' Organic Agriculture (OA)' Food Safety and Quality Seminars

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Accomplished the following Philippine National Standards for:

' Ornamental Plantso Carnationo Chrysanthemum: standard type; spray type; and live-potted plantso Orchid

' Food Safety and Quality Seminars' Green Coffee Beans' Organic Agriculture' Bulb Onions' Shelled Corn' Saba Banana and Cardaba Banana' Fresh Pineapple' Fresh Mango' Fresh Durian' Fresh Pomelo' Corn Grits' Virgin Coconut Oil' Dessicated Coconut' Fresh Milk' Fresh Table Egg' Vegetables

o Leafy Lettuceo Head Lettuceo Cauliflowero Cabbageo Brocolli

' Ornamental Plantso Roseso Anthuriums

' Standards which are on the consultation process:o Fruits: mandarin and lanzoneso Vegetables: garlic, ginger, cassava chips and taroo Livestock: meat cuts (hogs); and pet foodso Fisheries: marinated bangus, boneless danggit, tilapia fillet and

organic seaweedso Coconut by-products: buko juice, nata de coco, lambanog, coir and

revision of standards for virgin coconut oilo Others: organic rice and muscovado

All Philippine National Standards accomplished by the Bureau are availableat this website: www.bafps.da.gov.ph.

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BUREAU OF FOOD AND DRUGS (BFAD)Department of Health (DOH)Civic Drive, Filinvest Corporate CityAlabang, Muntinlupa CityPhone: (632) 807.0721 � 842.5606Telefax: (632) 809.4390Email: [email protected]: www.bfad.gov.ph

RA 3720 created the Bureau of Food and Drugs (BFAD) as a regulatory agencymandated to ensure safety, efficacy, and quality of foods, drugs, cosmetics,medical devices, diagnostic reagents, and household hazardous substances.It is further strengthened in Section 12, Article XIII of the 1987 PhilippineConstitution which translates that, “the state shall establish and maintain aneffective food and drug regulatory system and undertake appropriate healthmanpower development and research, responsive to the country’s health needsand problems.”

Services:

1. General

' Develops, reviews, and updates policies on the regulation andmonitoring of food, drug, devices, cosmetics and household hazardousproducts and establishments;

' Provides and/or coordinates the provision of critical information andtechnical assistance to other agencies, the private sector, the media,the general public and other clients of the Bureau on matters pertainingto food and drug laws, regulations, functions and services;

' Develops and conducts internal and external reform and advocacyprograms on priority food and drug regulation concerns in coordinationwith DOH offices, other related agencies, civil society and private sectorpartners; and,

' Advises the Secretary and the Undersecretary of Health on matterspertaining to regulation of processed foods, drugs, and other relatedproducts.

2. Licensing and Monitoring of Establishments

' Conducts inspection and issues licenses for the operation ofestablishments involved in the manufacture, re-packaging, importation,exportation, distribution, and retailing of processed food, drugs, medicaldevices, in-vitro diagnostic reagents, cosmetics, and household

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hazardous substances;

' Monitors and ensures quality of processed food and drugs throughcollection of samples for analysis from manufacturers and outlets andrecommends action to the Bureau of Customs prior to admission orentry of imported products;

' Enforces orders covering products/establishments violating food laws,regulations and standards; and,

' Monitors and ensures compliance of manufacturers and otherestablishments with the requirements of Good Manufacturing Practice(GMP) Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) and otherbest practices, such as, but not limited to Good Agricultural Practice(GAP), Good Distribution Practice (GDP), Good Storage Practice(GSP), Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Good Laboratory Practice (GLP),etc.

3. Product Registration

' Responsible for the evaluation, registration, verification, andacceptability of processed food, drugs, cosmetics, medical devices,in-vitro diagnostic reagents, household hazardous substances,traditionally-used herbal products, herbal medicines, vaccines/biologicals and veterinary products regulated by the Bureau followingestablished standards of safety and quality; and,

' Establishes and participates in the development of product standards.

4. Laboratory

' Conducts quality monitoring activities through laboratory testing andanalysis of foods, drugs, medical device, veterinary products, diagnosticreagents and cosmetic products regulated by the Bureau; and,

' Establishes scientific data for use in the development of productstandards.

5. Legal

' Provides legal services in the enforcement of food and drug laws andregulations;

' Reviews/modifies BFAD implemented issuances, guidelines, advisoriesand rules and regulations in coordination with the BFAD technicalworking group;

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' Conducts administrative proceedings and quasi-judicial hearings forviolation of laws and regulations related to products under BFAD’sjurisdiction;

' Prepares recommendations, resolutions and other administrativeissuance pertaining to regulation of processed food, drugs and otherrelated products; and,

' Monitors product advertisements and approves sales promotion ofproducts under BFAD’s jurisdiction.

6. Accreditation/Recognition

' Conducts inspection and audit of analytical laboratories to berecognized/accredited by BFAD; and,

' Conducts inspection and audit of Bioavailability/Bioequivalence Centersto be accredited by BFAD.

Programs:

1. Sangkap Pinoy Seal Program

' Encourages food manufacturers to fortify food products with one ormore of the following micronutrients: Vitamin A, Iron, and iodinefollowing the set standards of BFAD.

2. Salt Iodization Program

' Encourages compliance of Salt Importers/Distributors and Traderswith RA 8172, better known as “Act for Salt Iodization Nationwide(ASIN)”;

' Promotes consumption of iodized salt by the general public; and,

' Strict monitoring of salt entry into the country.

3. Food Fortification Program

' Aims to help prevent micronutrient deficiencies by making availableproducts fortified with micronutrients that are usually inadequate inthe Filipino diet; and,

' Encourages compliance of manufacturers/producers of rice, cookingoil, salt, flour, and sugar with RA 8976 better known as “PhilippineFood Fortfiication Act of 2000”.

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4. Milk Code

' Aims to ensure the provision of safe and adequate nutrition for infants,promotion of breastfeeding and the proper use of milk supplementswhen these are necessary.


Contact the BFAD office in Alabang, Muntinlupa City, or the DOH-Center forHealth Development in different regions in the country. Additional informationmay be obtained through the BFAD website at www.bfad.gov.ph.

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BUREAU OF IMPORT SERVICES (BIS)Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)3rd Floor, Tara Building389 Sen. Gil J. Puyat Avenue, Makati CityPhone: (632) 896.4430Telefax: (632) 896.4431Email: [email protected]

The Bureau of Import Services (BIS) facilitates imports, administers importregulations on selected items, and monitors the importation of liberalized andsensitive items. It initiates and conducts preliminary investigations on dump-ing, countervailing, and safeguards protests.


1. Pre-Import Clearance' Importation of used motor vehicles by returning residents/immigrants

under the No-Dollar Import (NDI) programs pursuant to Executive Order(E.O.) No. 156;

' Used and brand new automotive replacement parts and brand newmotorcycle replacement parts under Central Bank Circular No. 1389;

' Donation of used motor vehicle to local government units (LGUs) underE.O. 443;

' Importation by government agencies, units and institutions under Letterof Instruction (LOI) 1307;

' Importation of used parts and components for Truck rebuilding purposesunder DTI-DAO No. 08; and,

' Importation of trucks and buses under E.O. 156 o Used trucks – 2.5 to 6.0 tons (excluding pick-up trucks) o Used buses – 6.0 to 12.0 tons

2. Import Documentation' Shipment of goods; and,' Determination of export value.

3. Information Services' Basics of importing;' Customs and tariff rates;' Import liberalization program; and,' Import monitoring of sensitive and liberalized commodities.

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4. Industry Assistance

' Initiation and preliminary investigation of dumping, countervailing,and safeguards protests;

' Technical assistance on dumping, countervailing, and safeguardsmatters; and,

' Trade Defense (ad hoc).


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BUREAU OF PRODUCT STANDARDS (BPS)Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)3rd Floor, Trade and Industry Building361 Sen. Gil J. Puyat Avenue, Makati CityPhone: (632) 751.3123/25 � 751.4740Fax: (632) 751.4706 � 751.4748Email: [email protected]: www.bps.dti.gov.ph

The Bureau of Product Standards (BPS), as the National Standards Body ofthe Philippines, develops, promulgates, implements and coordinatesstandardization activities in the Philippines as prescribed in R.A. 4109(Standards Law) and R.A. 7394 (Consumer Act of the Philippines).

BPS is an active member of the International Organization for Standardization(ISO), the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), and the ASEANConsultative Committee on Standards and Quality (ACCSQ).


1. Standards Development

' Develops, reviews, and updates Philippine National Standards (PNS)for products and services; and,

' Harmonizes PNS with international standards.

2. Standards Promotion

' Promotes standards and standardization and conformity assessmentactivities;

' Conducts awareness sessions, training programs, fora, exhibits, tradefairs, and seminars;

' Develops collaterals on BPS services and projects and on standards specifications, policies and guidelines;

' Prepares media materials for release; and,

' Establishes network with trade associations, industry organizations,academe, other government agencies, and media to facilitatecommunication with regards to the implementation of standards.

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3. Standards Enforcement and Consumer Assistance

' Conducts regular market monitoring and enforcement operationsnationwide;

' Acts on consumer complaints/reports; and,

' Holds seminars for the manufacturers, importers, traders, wholesalers,distributors, retailers on their responsibilities to the buying public.

4. Product Testing Services

' Offers third-party testing of products through its BPS Testing Center;and,

' Performs electrical, chemical, and mechanical testing of productsprimarily to support the BPS Product Certification Scheme.

5. Product Certification Program

� Issues the Philippine Standards (PS) License and the ImportCommodity Clearance (ICC) to manufacturers and importers,respectively, that complies with the safety and quality requirements ofa specific standard.

6. Registration of Assessors Services

' Supervises the National Registration Scheme for Quality ManagementSystem (QMS) and Environmental Management System; and,

' Updates assessors on matters concerning international quality andenvironmental standards.


' Offers Library services/Standards Data Center; and,

' Receives inquiries and fills orders for copies of local, foreign andinternational standards, catalogues, standards-related publications,and metrication materials.

8. WTO TBT Enquiry Point Services

' Assists exporters in identifying and obtaining overseas standards,regulatory and testing requirements that are affecting their products.

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9. International Services

' Performs and oversees activities concerned with regional andinternational affairs of the BPS particularly on the development ofMemorandum of Understanding (MOU) and Mutual RecognitionArrangements (MRA) in a bilateral and multilateral level.

10. PETC Accreditation

' Verifies and issues the Certificate of Accreditation to Private EmissionTesting Centers (PETCs) based on the Philippine Clean Air Act of1999, the DENR-DTI-DOTC Joint Administrative Order (JAO) 01:2001and the DTI Department Administrative Order (DAO) 03:2002.

11. Training

' Extends technical assistance through seminars and training programsboth for the government and private sectors.


Micro, small, medium and large industries, exporters, importers, consumers,the academe, professionals and other government agencies


Write or call BPS.

Bureau of Product StandardsDepartment of Trade and Industry3rd Floor, Trade and Industry Building361 Sen Gil J. Puyat Avenue, Makati CityPhone: (632) 751.3123 � 751.4740Fax No: (632) 751.4748

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BUREAU OF TRADE REGULATION AND CONSUMERPROTECTION (BTRCP)Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)2nd Floor, Trade and Industry Building361 Sen. Gil J. Puyat Avenue, Makati CityPhone: (632) 751.3288 � 751.3233Fax: (632) 890.4949 � 751.3234Email: [email protected]

The Bureau of Trade Regulation and Consumer Protection (BTRCP) functionsas a policy-making body and oversees the overall implementation of traderegulation and consumer protection laws.


1. Oversees the implementation of Fair Trade Laws and other related laws;

2. Formulates programs and policies on Fair Trade Laws and other relatedlaws such as:

' The Consumer Act' The Price Act' Business Name Law' Accreditation of Service, Shops, and Its Technical employees

3. Provides systems and standards in the accreditation of service and repairenterprises, licenses and permits for realty service, fire extinguishers,and bonded warehouses;

4. Professionalizes the realty service practice by the administration ofqualifying examinations;

5. Educates consumers through massive tri-media, consumer education,and information dissemination;

6. Releases information materials such as Consumer Alerts, Consumer Tips,etc;

7. Promotes consumer awareness on basic issues and concerns;

8. Prepares guidelines in the development and strengthening of consumerorganizations;

9. Provides speedy resolution of consumer complaints through maintenanceof Consumer Welfare Desks in DTI provincial offices and in businessestablishments;

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10. Acts as Secretariat to ConsumerNet and coordinates its programs/activitiesfor speedy redress of consumer complaints and consumer informationdissemination;

11. Establishes Consumer Welfare Center (CWC) in malls to serve as a one-stop service center wherein consumer welfare inquiries/complaints canbe acted upon. Registration of Business Name can also be processed atCWCs;

12. Conducts regional consultancy services on enforcement of Fair Trade Lawsand provides technical and legal services to regional/provincial offices,NGOs, consumers, and other DTI clients on matters of trade and industryregulations;

13. Facilitates and coordinates training programs and seminars to strengthenLPCCs; and,

14. Sets and issues guideline advisories on the price and supply situationespecially during calamities and emergency situations.


Regional Operations Group on policy-making and monitoring matters, andgeneral public


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BUREAU OF WORKING CONDITIONS (BWC)Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE)3rd Floor, DOLE BuildingMuralla St., Intramuros, ManilaPhone: (632) 920.2585 � 920.2381Email: [email protected]: www.bwc.dole.gov.ph

The Bureau of Working Conditions (BWC) is a staff bureau of the Departmentof Labor and Employment (DOLE) performing primarily policy and programdevelopment and advisory functions for the Department in the administrationand enforcement of laws relating to working conditions. The BWC envisionswell-guided employers and workers committed to a safe, healthful andproductive work environment.


1. Policy Formulation

The BWC formulates policies, rules and guidelines related to workingconditions. It reviews regional data on labor standards enforcement, andother relevant data as bases for policy formulation.

' D.O. No. 57-04 series of 2004: Implementing Guidelines on theLabor Standards Enforcement Framework (LSEF)

The LSEF uses three modes of enforcement: Training and AdvisoryVisits (TAV), Inspection and Self-Assessment in order to build a cultureof self-regulation and voluntary compliance with labor standards in alltypes of establishments.

Major provisions:

o Enforcement of labor standards using TAV for micro and smallenterprises with less than 10 workers and those registered asBMBEs regardless of employment size

o Inspection for medium-sized establishments with 10-199 workersand prioritized on those with existing complaints, hazardousestablishments and those employing child and women workers

o Self-assessment for establishments with at least 200 workers andunionized firms regardless of size

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o Expanding the reach of the Department through partnerships withall stakeholders

o Information dissemination, training and education as majorstrategies to promote a culture of self-regulation

' D.O. No. 16 series of 2001: Amendments to Rule 1030 of theOccupational Safety and Health Standards (OSHS)

As provided for in the OSHS, competent health and safety personnelare required in order to prevent occupational injuries and illnesses, toprotect workers’ health, and to promote their safety.

Major provisions:

o The Bureau either directly or through accredited organizations orthe Occupational Safety and Health Center (OSHC) or otherinstitutions authorized by law shall conduct continuing programsto increase the supply and competence of personnel qualified tocarry out the provisions of the OSHS.

o The Bureau shall prescribe the required training programs, inconsultation with the OSHC or other institutions authorized bylaw and other technical societies.

' BWC Advisory No. 01-04: Linkages/Partnerships Between BWCAccredited Safety Training Organizations (STOs) and AllRegional Offices (ROs)

To effectively implement the new LSEF through partnership with thedifferent stakeholders, all DOLE-BWC accredited Safety TrainingOrganizations (STOs) are hereby advised to coordinate with theconcerned DOLE Regional Offices in the conduct of the BWC approved/prescribed OSH training courses.

2. Technical supervision of DOLE Regional Offices on theenforcement of labor standards

The BWC develops guidelines and tools for implementation by regionalimplementers, and monitor and evaluate enforcement activities of DOLEregional offices.

Handbooks:' Handbook on Workers’ Statutory Monetary Benefits 2010 edition' The Occupational Safety and Health Standards

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Manuals on the LSEF:' Manual on Labor Standards' Procedural Guidelines for Accreditation of Practitioners, Consultants

and Organizations on OSH' Procedural Guidelines Governing OSH in the Construction Industry' Procedural Guidelines on Accreditation and Performance Audit of

Testing Organizations for Construction Heavy Equipment

Regional Reports:' Data on the implementation of the LSEF through the Statistical

Performance Reporting System (SPRS)' Monthly reports on TAV

3. MSME Programs and Projects

' The National Program to Enhance the Implementation of theLSEF

The Bureau in partnership with the International Labor Organizationhas undergone a project to develop a national program to enhance theimplementation of the LSEF. The national program has four (4)components, namely: Capability Building; Promotion of Awarenessthrough Information, Training and Education; System of Linkages andNetworking; and Design of an efficient monitoring and evaluationsystem. Trainers Manual on Self-Assessment (SA) and Training andAdvisory Visit (TAV) are developed as well as presentation materialsin CD.

Relevant to micro enterprises is the Training and Advisory Visits (TAV)approach of the LSEF. TAV refers to the conduct of orientation seminarsand authorized advisory visits by trained DOLE personnel. TAVorientation courses are conducted by all regional offices of DOLE. Theoverall goal is to create an enabling environment for compliance withlabor standards by intensifying education and information that wouldencourage micro enterprises to adhere to the value of safety, healthand welfare at the workplace.

To further enhance TAV implementation, BWC has conceptualized acomplementary program dubbed as “KAPATIRAN PROJECT” derivedfrom the Filipino tradition of brotherhood. Kapatiran dwells on MSMEs(as small brother) to be adopted by large companies (as big brother)for an improved working condition that will lead to compliance withlabor standards including occupational safety and health.

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' Regional Monitoring and Evaluation of Work Improvement inSmall Enterprises (WISE) Activities

Regional monitoring is done in terms of performance on the conduct ofWISE activities, the number of trainings conducted and the number ofentrepreneurs/workers benefited by the low cost improvementsimplemented by participating enterprises. These activities are nowincorporated in the TAV approach of the LSEF.

' Evaluation of OSHS Reporting Requirement

Compliance of establishments with the OSHS report requirementsare validated through the submission of work accident/illness reports,health and safety committee reports and annual medical reports.

' Accreditation of OSH Practitioners, Consultants andOrganizations

Accreditation is established as a complementary mechanism in theenforcement of OSHS, through the issuance of certificates ofaccreditation to authorized individuals to practice OSH, and alloworganizations to conduct OSH training, thereby increasing the numberof competent and qualified individuals to carry-out the provisions ofthe OSHS.


MSMEs, professionals, organized labor, employers group, governmentagencies, professional organizations


Visit, call, write or email BWC.

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CENTER FOR INDUSTRIAL COMPETITIVENESS (CIC)Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)6th Floor, Trade and Industry Building361 Sen. Gil J. Puyat Avenue, Makati CityPhone: (632) 890.4889Fax: (632) 751.3404Email: [email protected]

[email protected]

The Center for Industrial Competitiveness (CIC) implements quality andproductivity programs for industrial competitiveness.


1. Conducts orientation and training programs on:

' Partnerships for Quality and Productivity' Value Re-orientation for Service Excellence' Strategic Visioning and Hoshin Planning

2. Implements Philippine Quality Award (PQA) Program

3. Promotes:

' 5S' Quality Control Circles' Total Quality Management' Quality and Productivity Programs


Labor and management representatives of small, medium, and large industries,especially export and labor-intensive firms, DTI corporations and subsidiaries,and businesses in export/industrial centers/zones


Interested parties may contact CIC staff directly.

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CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY AUTHORITY OF THEPHILIPPINES (CIAP)Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)4th Floor, Jupiter I Building#56 Jupiter St., Bel-Air, Makati CityPhone: (632) 895.4424 � 897.9313Fax: (632) 897.9336Email: [email protected]

In recognition of the important role of the construction industry in nationaldevelopment, the Construction Industry Authority of the Philippines (CIAP)was created by virtue of Presidential Decree 1746 in 28 November 1990. Itaims to promote, accelerate and regulate the growth and development of theconstruction industry in conformity with national goals.

As an attached agency to the Department of Trade and Industry, the CIAPcoordinates with other government entities that conduct business with orexercise regulatory power over the construction industry. It operates throughits four implementing arms, namely, the Philippine Contractors AccreditationBoard (PCAB), the Philippine Overseas Construction Board (POCB), thePhilippine Domestic Board (PDCB) and the Construction Industry ArbitrationCommission (CIAC).


1. Provides information on industry policy development, prices of constructionmaterials, contractors’ profiles, industry performance and prospects andblacklisted contractors;

2. Issues licenses to contractors;

3. Registers and classifies contractors for government projects;

4. Registers Philippine contractors for overseas construction operations;

5. Issues project authorization to overseas contractors;

6. Prepares and disseminates' Project opportunities/studies to contractors; and,' Country profiles of high opportunity market countries.

7. Monitors the performance of registered contractors;

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8. Formulates and recommends Contractors Performance Evaluation System(CPES) among various government tendering agencies and otherconcerned entities;

9. Promotes the adoption of CPES among various government tenderingagencies and other concerned entities;

10. Accredits CPES of government agencies technical personnel;

11. Resolves construction contract disputes through arbitration, mediation/conciliation; and,

12. Subsidizes small claims (P1 million and below) through the ArbitrationDevelopment Fund.

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COOPERATIVE DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (CDA)827 Aurora BoulevardBrgy. Immaculate ConcepcionCubao, Quezon CityPhone: (632) 373.6894 � 373.6906Fax: (632) 371.2077Email: [email protected]: http://www.cda.gov.ph

The Cooperative Development Authority (CDA) was by virtue of Republic ActNo. 6939 in compliance with the provisions of Section 15, Article XII of thePhilippine Constitution of 1987 which mandates Congress to create an agencyto promote the viability and growth of cooperatives as instruments for equity,social justice and economic development. RA 6939 was signed into law onMarch 10, 1990.

The CDA is governed by a Board of Administrators consisting of a Chairmanand six (6) members appointed by the President and are chosen from amongthe nominees of the cooperative sector with two (2) representatives eachfrom Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. They serve for a term of six (6) yearswithout reappointment.

The Authority shall have the following powers, functions and responsibilities:

' Formulate, adopt and implement integrated and comprehensiveplans and programs on cooperative developent consistent with thenational policy on cooperatives and the overall socio-economicdevelopment plans of the Government;

' Develop and conduct management and training programs upon requestof cooperatives that will provide members of cooperatives with theentrepreneurial capabilities, managerial expertise, and technical skillsrequired for the efficient operation of their cooperatives and inculcatein them the true spirit of cooperativism and provide, when necessary,technical and professional assistance to ensure the viability and growthof cooperatives with special concern for agrarian reform, fishery andeconomically depressed sectors;

' Support the voluntary organization and consensual development ofactivities that promote cooperative movements and provide assistancetowards upgrading managerial and technical expertise upon requestof the cooperatives concerned;

' Coordinate the efforts of the local government units and the privatesector in the promotion, organization and development of cooperatives;

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' Register all cooperatives, their federations and unions, including theirdivisions, consolidations, dissolutions or liquidation. It shall also registerthe transfer of all or substantially all of their assets and liabilities andsuch other matters as may be required by the authority;

' Require all cooperatives, their federations and unions to submit theirannual financial statements, duly audited by certified publicaccountants, and general information sheets;

' Order the cancellation after due notice and hearing of the cooperativescertificate of registration for non-compliance with administrativerequirements and in case of voluntary dissolution;

' Assist cooperatives in arranging for financial and other forms ofassistance under such terms and conditions as are calculated tostrengthen their viability and autonomy;

' Establish extension offices as may be necessary and financially viableto implement this Act. Initially, there shall be extension offices in thecities of Dagupan, Manila, Naga, Iloilo, Cagayan de Oro and Davao;

' Impose and collect reasonable fees and charges in connection withregistration of cooperatives;

' Administer all grants and donations coursed through the Governmentfor cooperative development, without prejudice to the right ofcooperatives to directly receive and administer such grants anddonations upon agreement with the grantors and donor thereof;

' Formulate and adopt continuing policy initiatives consultations withthe cooperative sector through public hearing;

' Adopt rules and regulations for the conduct of its internal operations;

' Submit an annual report to the President and Congress on the stateof the cooperative movement; and

' Exercise such other functions as may be necessary to implementthe provisions of cooperative laws and, in the performance thereof, theAuthority may summarily punish for direct contempt any person guiltyof misconduct in the presence of the Authority which seriouslyinterrupts any hearing or inquiry with a fine of not more than Fivehundred pesos (P500.00) or imprisonment of not more than ten (10)days, or both. Acts consisting indirect contempt as defined underRule 71 of the Rules of Court shall be punished in accordance withthe said rule.

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FERTILIZER AND PESTICIDE AUTHORITY (FPA)Department of Agriculture (DA)FPA Building, BAI CompoundVisayas Avenue, Diliman, Quezon CityPhone: (632) 922.3368 � 441.1601Telefax: (632) 920.8173 � 920.8573Email: [email protected]: http://fpa.da.gov.ph

The Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA) was created on 30 May 1977 byvirtue of Presidential Decree 1144 for the purpose of assuring the agriculturalsector of adequate supplies of fertilizer and pesticide at reasonable prices,rationalizing the manufacture and marketing of fertilizer, protecting the publicfrom the risks inherent in the use of pesticides, and educating the agriculturalsector in the use of these inputs.

It is the FPA’s mission is to a catalyst in the empowerment of farmers andfisherfolk by helping them become better informed, and more efficient andconscientious in the management of their plant nutrition and crop protectionrequirements and preservation of marine and aquatic resources.

It envisions improved quality of life for all Filipinos through the increased farmproductivity and food production using the necessary agricultural inputs thatdo not endanger human health and environment on a sustainable basis.

Powers and Functions:

' Make continuous assessment of fertilizer supply and demand situation.

' Regulate and control the quality of the different grades of fertilizer and toset new grades when necessary.

' Do all such things necessary to maintain adequate supply of fertilizer atreasonable price while maintaining the long term viability of the industry.

' Establish and enforce tolerance levels and good agricultural practice forthe use of pesticides in raw agricultural commodities.

' Restrict or ban any pesticide and the formulation of any pesticide inspecific areas or during certain periods upon evidence that the productis an imminent hazard, has caused and is causing widespread seriousdamage to crops, fish and livestock and to public health and environment.

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' Prevent the importation of agricultural commodities containing pesticideresidues above the accepted tolerance levels.

' Inspect establishments and premises of pesticide handlers to ensurecompliance to industrial health, safety and anti-pollution regulations.


1. Product Registration

' As a regulatory agency for fertilizer, pesticide and other agriculturalchemicals, the FPA has imposed upon itself the mission to supportagricultural productivity and food security without sacrificing people’shealth and the environment. As such, FPA was created to ensureavailability of fertilizer and pesticide and regulate their importation,production, distribution and usage vis-à-vis their efficacy, affordabilityand of equal importance, for protection of public health and theenvironment.

' Registration of fertilizer and pesticide for agricultural and householduse require pertinent data including those generated from local fieldtesting and experimentation by FPA accredited researchers to ensureproduct efficacy and adherence to set standards.

2. Pesticide Product Registration

' A mechanism to generate relevant information to ensure safety, publichealth and environmental protection in the use of the pesticide. Dataand information generated are required to be presented to support theproduct label statement for effective application, precaution anddirection for use that include specific instructions in case of poisoning.

' Registration of biorational pesticide that includes biochemical andmicrobial pest control agents which are naturally occurring or must bestructurally identical to naturally occurring chemicals if synthesized.

' Exposure studies are required for new proprietary products with strongtoxico logical concern.

' Fast tracking of registration of less hazardous, less persistent,environmentally friendly, target specific and Integrated PestManagement (IPM) compatible pesticide products.

� Harmonization of pesticide registration requirements envisioned toshare expertise and pooled resources to build the necessarycapabilities for such purpose.

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3. Fertilizer Product Registration

' All fertilizer products, organic or inorganic, raw materials andingredients for fertilizer, which are imported or produced locally, shouldbe registered with FPA.

' Registration requirements include the submission of productspecification supported by chemical analysis, mode of action, producttype and the result of efficacy trials conducted by an accredited andindependent researcher. The set of data is evaluated by a registrationconsultant.

' With the continued production of new grades, brands and types oflocally produced and imported fertilizers, to take advantage of theincreasing market demand, a wide range of products for selectionare provided. Registration of these commercially processed fertilizersis therefore needed to give greater assurance that the quality of eachbrand is maintained at the specified standards (characteristics andeffects) as claimed by the producer or importer.

' Fertilizer handlers such as importers, distributors, exporters,manufacturers, bulkblenders and processors should register theirproducts with FPA.

4. Import Regulation

' Licensing shall be required as a condition precedent to the importation,exportation, manufacture, formulation, repacking, distribution, delivery,sale, transport, storage and use of any fertilizer, pesticide and otheragricultural chemicals.

' Pesticide product importers have to secure from the FPA CertificateAuthorizing Importation of Pesticide (CAIP) as basis of the Bureau ofCustoms for its release. Fertilizer importers can also avail of ValueAdded Tax (VAT) exemption certificate from the FPA for their importedfertilizer products which will be submitted to the Bureau of InternalRevenue and Bureau of Customs.

5. Product Quality and Adherence to Safety

' In coordination with government product standards agencies, FPAdesigns and implements quality control standards for fertilizer andpesticide products.

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' Monitor safe handling, use, application and compliance with industrialhealth and safety in manufacturing and formulation plants, imposepenalties and sanctions for violation of set rules and standards.

6. Institutionalization of Product Stewardship Program

' Pesticide industry and end-users, the manufacturers, sellers andbuyers, are enjoined to adopt and undertake a cradle-to-grave approachto pesticide management, primarily the training of handlers and thepublic on the safe and judicious use of pesticide and the disseminationof information materials. The program is required for every pesticideproduct wherein registrants are made primarily responsible for theconduct of stewardship program for their product.

7. Public Information

' Conduct of training and accreditation program for handlers of fertilizerand pesticide products that include:

o Fertilizer and pesticide dealers and distributorso Pest Control Operatorso Mango Contractorso Pesticide Applicators (pest exterminator and fumigators)o Fertilizer and pesticide researchers for the conduct of field-testing and experimentation for product registrationo Personnel of hardware stores, supermarkets and drugstores handling fertilizer and pesticide product.

' Monitor fertilizer and pesticide prices

' Disseminate information on the proper and effective application offertilizer and the safe, judicious use of pesticide through directinformation activities, media, dialogues and symposia, trainings andseminars

8. Developmental

' Encourages the development of biopesticide/biorational fertilizer andpesticide products that are more economical and safe in use.

' Industry coordination and support

' Coordination of research and technology development for optimumuse of fertilizer and promote sage and judicious use of pesticides andeffect the packaging and dissemination of such technology to the ruralsector and the general public

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' Advocacy in balanced fertilization

' Rapid composting technology transfer

9. Monitoring and Enforcement

Monitor safe handling, use, application and compliance with environmentaland health safety in the manufacturing and formulation plants, imposepenalties and sanctions for violation of set rules and standards. Amongthe monitoring activities conducted by the FPA field officers are as follows:

' Inspection visits covering fertilizer and pesticide handlers (fertilizerand pesticide importers, distributors, dealers, mango contractors,manufacturers, pest control operators (fumigators) and farmers

' Monitoring relative to the Conduct of Experimental Use Permits (EUP)for data generation for product registration

' Monitoring visits on the proper waste disposal of used pesticideimpregnated plastic in banana plantations

' Clean-up drives

' Good housekeeping

' Fertilizer and Pesticide Watch (regular monitoring of fertilizer/pesticideprices)

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INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE OF THE PHILIPPINES(IP PHILIPPINES)Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)IP Philippines Building351 Sen. Gil J. Puyat Avenue, Makati CityPhone: (632) 752.5450 to 65 � 890.4942Fax: (632) 890.4862Email: [email protected]

IP Philippines draws its mandate from Republic Act No. 8293, otherwise knownas the Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines, which took effect onJanuary 1, 1998. It is mandated to administer an effective intellectual propertysystem to promote creativity and competitiveness, facilitate transfer oftechnology, attract foreign investments, and ensure market access forPhilippine products. The IP Philippines also promotes the diffusion ofknowledge and technology for socio-economic and cultural development.

IP Philippines’ strategic thrust is to underscore the developmental role ofintellectual property in nation-building. Thus, the new vision of IP Philippinesis: “Fostering a creative Philippines that uses intellectual property as astrategic tool for national development and competitiveness.”

IP Philippines’ Mission:

To foster creativity and competitiveness by:' Delivering quality patents and trademarks' Facilitating technology transfer' Providing speedy and effective legal remedies' Supporting small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and creative industries' Leading the IP system in developing a vibrant IP culture

Powers and Functions:' Grant patents for the protection of inventions

' Register utility models, designs and topographies of integrated circuits

' Register trademarks, service marks and other marks of ownership

' Adjudicate contested proceedings affecting IP rightso Inter partes caseso Administrative cases on violations of IP

' Register technology transfer arrangements and promote technology transfer activities

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' Strengthen the IP system and enhance IP enforcement in the country

' Promulgate policies on IP taking into account emerging issues on IP protection

' Participate in international discussions and negotiations affecting IP rights and systems

' Coordinate public and private sector efforts towards the effective and efficient implementation and enforcement of the IP system in the country through the following initiatives:

o Advocate for businesses and academic institutions to aggressivelyuse the IP system

o Establish private sector/government sector network on enforcemento Advocate for the institutionalization of IP policies in public R&D

institutionso Advocate for the establishment of IP Units in relevant government

offices

' Organize information dissemination activities to increase level of IP awareness in the country and to promote an IP culture among Filipinos.



Develops and organizes information dissemination programs thatspecifically address the level of understanding of MSMEs, with theobjective of assisting them reach the highest potential use of theirintellectual property rights.

2. IP Information Help Desk

Provides a more focused advisory and technical assistance to MSMEs,universities, research and development institutions (RDIs), industries, etc.

3. MSME Seminars

' Making Your IP Your Most Valuable Business Asset' The Role of the IP System in Economic and Technological Development' Catapult Your Business Growth Through Intellectual Property' Making IP an Active Partner in Your Business' Strategies for Commercializing and Marketing IP Assets' Use of Information by MSMEs.

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4. IP Satellite Offices (IPSOs) and IP Business Development Service (IP BDS)

' Envisions to contribute significantly towards upgrading thecompetitiveness of the country’s MSMEs by making IP services moreaccessible to MSMEs in key areas of the country.

' Promotes, establishes, and enhances business linkages betweenprospective users of technology, the MSMEs, and the IP generatorslike the inventors, patent holders, academic institutions, RDIs, andthe like.

5. Training Opportunities

' Extends training opportunities for MSMEs, not only in the Philippines,but also in other countries.

6. Two-Tiered Fee Structure

' Fifty percent (50%) reduction in the fees assessed by IP Philippines.

For a small entity:o Any natural or juridical person whose assets amount to twenty

million pesos or less;o Any entity, agency, office, bureau, or unit of the Philippine government

including government-owned or controlled corporations, state universities and colleges, and government-run schools.

' Fifty percent (50%) reduction in the fees for Youth Filers.


For more information on the programs/projects of the IPO, write or call:Ms. Carmen G. PeraltaDirectorDocumentation, Information and Technology Transfer Bureau2/F, IP Philippines Building351 Sen. Gil J. Puyat Avenue, Makati CityPhone: (632) 752.5450 to 65 local 201Fax: (632) 897.1724Email: [email protected]

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PHILIPPINE ACCREDITATION OFFICE (PAO)Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)3rd Floor, Trade and Industry Building361 Sen. Gil J. Puyat Avenue, Makati CityPhone: (632) 751.3126Fax: (632) 751.4706Email: [email protected]: www.pao.dti.gov.ph

The Philippine Accreditation Office (PAO) is the national accreditation bodyfor conformity assessment bodies in the country. The office, which is underthe Consumer Welfare and Trade Regulations Group (CWTRG) of the DTI ismandated by virtue of RA 9236 and EO 802 to operate accreditation schemes,inspection, testing, certifying bodies and other bodies offering conformityassessment services needed by the country. These accreditation schemesare for the following:

' Quality Management System Certification Bodies' Environmental Management System Certification Bodies' Personnel Certification Bodies' Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point Certification Bodies' Food Safety Management System Certification Bodies' Information Security Management System Certification Bodies' Inspection Bodies' Laboratories (doing chemical, biological, mechanical, electrical,

medical tests and calibration)


1. Through accreditation, PAO can indirectly serve the small and mediumenterprises (SMEs) by providing them ready means to find reliable testingand/or calibration services able to meet their needs according to local orinternational requirements.

2. The overall accreditation scheme provides the customer with assurancethat products and services they purchase from companies certified byaccredited Certification Bodies meet their requirements and that thesecompanies are committed to continual improvement.

3. The PAO also extends its services through public run training on ISO/IEC 17025:2005 and ISO 9001:2000 in coordination with Philippine TradeTraining Center.

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Conformity assessment bodies (e.g. testing and calibration laboratories,inspection and certification bodies and other bodies doing conformityassessment)


Kindly visit our website www.pao.dti.gov.ph or email us at [email protected].

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PHILIPPINE ECONOMIC ZONE AUTHORITY (PEZA)Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)PEZA BuildingRoxas Boulevard corner San Luis StreetPasay CityPhone: (632) 551.3432 � 551.3454 to 55Fax: (632) 891.6380Email: [email protected]: www.peza.gov.ph

The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) - attached to the Departmentof Trade and Industry - is the Philippine government agency tasked to promoteinvestments, extend assistance, register, grant incentives to and facilitate thebusiness operations of investors in export-oriented manufacturing and servicefacilities inside selected areas throughout the country proclaimed by thePresident of the Philippines as PEZA Special Economic Zones.

It oversees and administers incentives to developers/operators of and locatorsin world-class, ready-to-occupy, environment-friendly, secured and competitivelypriced Special Economic Zones.

PEZA’s dynamic, responsive and client-oriented ethics have earned the trustand confidence of investors in its Special Economic Zones, the local businesssector, and the foreign chambers of commerce in the Philippines. All IndustrialEconomic Zones are manned by a PEZA officer and staff to immediately attendto stakeholders’ needs and concerns. Information Technology companies areattended to by Head Office.

PEZA is ISO 9001:2000 certified.

The creation of PEZA, the development of Special Economic Zones throughoutthe country, and the very competitive incentives available to investments insidePEZA Special Economic Zones are embodied in the Special Economic ZoneAct of 1995, a law passed by the Philippine Congress.

Activities Eligible for PEZA Registration and Incentives

1. Export Manufacturing

Manufacturing, assembly or processing activity resulting in the exportationof at least 70% of production. (“Manufacturing/Processing” shall mean theprocess by which raw materials or semi-finished materials are convertedinto a new product through a change in their physical, mechanical, orelectro-magnetic characteristics and/or chemical properties. “Assembly“shall mean the process by which semi-finished parts or materials are puttogether or combined to form a distinct product without substantially

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changing its physical or mechanical characteristics or electro-magneticand/or chemical properties.) Eligible firms shall qualify for registration as“Economic Zone Export Manufacturing Enterprise.”

2. IT (Information Technology) Service Export

IT service activities, of which 70% of total revenues is derived from clientsabroad. (“IT Service Activities” are activities which involve the use of any ITsoftware and/or system for value addition). Among the IT service activitieseligible for incentives are: IT-enabled services such as business processoutsourcing, call centers, data encoding, transcribing and processing,etc.; software development and application, including programming andadaptation of system softwares and middlewares; for business, media, e-commerce, education, entertainment, etc.; content development for multi-media or internet purposes; and others. Eligible firms shall qualify forregistration as “IT Enterprise”.

3. Tourism

Establishment and operation within PEZA Tourism Special Economic Zonesof sports and recreation centers, accommodation, convention, and culturalfacilities and their special interest attraction activities/establishments, withforeign tourists as primary clientele. Eligible firms shall qualify forregistration as “Tourism Economic Zone Locator Enterprise.”

4. Medical Tourism

Medical health services, endorsed by the Department of Health, with foreignpatients as primary clientele. Eligible firms shall qualify for registration as

“Medical Tourism Entreprise” in a Medical Tourism Special Economic ZonePark or Center.”

5. Agro-Industrial Export Manufacturing

Processing and/or manufacturing of agricultural products resulting in theexportation of its production. (“Processing” shall mean the conversion ofany agricultural and marine products from its raw state into intermediateor final product which undergo physical and/or chemical change throughmechanical and/or chemical process.) Eligible firms shall qualify forregistration as “Agro-Industrial Economic Zone Export Enterprise.”

6. Agro-industrial Bio-Fuel Manufacturing

Specialized manufacturing of agricultural crops and eventual commercialprocessing which shall result in the production of clean energy such asbiofuels and the like. Eligible firms shall qualify for registration as “Agro-Industrial Economic Zone Enterprise”.

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7. Logistics and Warehousing Services

(a) operation of a warehouse facility for the storage, deposit, safekeepingof goods for PEZA-registered Economic Zone Export ManufacturingEnterprises, and or (b) importation of local sourcing of raw materials, semi-finished goods for resale to or for packing/covering (including marking/labeling), cutting or altering to customers’ specification, mounting and/orpackaging into kits or marketable lots for subsequent sale to PEZA-registered Export Manufacturing Enterprises for use in their exportmanufacturing activities, or for direct export, or for consignment to PEZA-registered Export Manufacturing Enterprises and eventual export. Eligiblefirms shall qualify for registration as “Economic Zone Logistics ServicesEnterprise.”

8. Economic Zone Development and Operation

8.a. Manufacturing Economic Zone Development/Operation

Development, operation and maintenance of an economic zone for export manufacturing enterprises, inclusive of the required

infrastructure,facilities and utilities such as light and power system,water supply and distribution system, sewerage and drainage system,pollution control devices, communication facilities, paved road network,administration building. Eligible firms shall qualify for registration as“Manufacturing Economic Zone Developer/Operator.”

8.b. IT Park Development/Operation

Development, operation and maintenance of an area as a complexcapable of providing infrastructures and other support facilities requiredby IT Enterprises, as well as amenities required by professionals andworkers involved in IT Enterprise, or easy access to such amenities.Eligible firms shall qualify for registration as “IT Park Developer/Operator.”

8.c. Tourism Economic Zone Development/Operation

Development, operation and maintenance of an integrated resortcomplex, with prescribed carrying capacities of tourist facilities andactivities, such as but not limited to sports and recreation centers,accommodations, convention and cultural facilities, food and beverageoutlets, commercial establishments and other special interest andattraction activities/establishments, and provided with roads, watersupply facilities, power distribution facilities. drainage and seweragesystems and other necessary infrastructure and public utilities.Elegible firms shall qualify for registration as “Tourism Economic ZoneDeveloper/Operator.”

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8.d. Medical Tourism Economic Zone Development/Operation

Development, operation and maintenance of a Medical Tourism Parkor Medical Tourism Center which are planned and designed inaccordance with the standards of the Department of Health and theDepartment of Tourism to have support facilities and services requiredfor health and wellness, and provided with required infrastructurefacilities and utilities. Eligible firms shall qualify for registration as“Medical Tourism Economic Zone Developer/Operator”.

8.e. Agro-Industrial Economic Zone Development/Operation

Development, operation and maintenance of an agro-industrialeconomic zone planned and designed to have support facilities andservices required for processing and agro-based manufacturingfacilities, and provided with the required infrastructure facilities andutilities. Eligible firms shall qualify for registration as “Agro-IndustrialEconomic Zone Developer/Operator.

8.f. Retirement Economic Zone Development/Operation

Development, operation and maintenance of a RetirementEconomic Zone Park or Center, planned and designed in accordancewith the accreditation standards of the Philippine Retirement Authority,and provided with the required infrastructure facilities and utilities.Eligible firms shall qualify for registration as “Retirement EconomicZone Developer/Operator.”

9. Facilities Providers

9.a. Facilities for Manufacturing Enterprises

Construction as owner/operator of factory buildings inside a PEZASpecial Economic Zone for lease to PEZA-registered ExportManufacturing Enterprises. Eligible firms shall qualify for registrationas “Economic Zone Facilities Enterprise.”

9.b. Facilities for IT Enterprises

Construction as owner/operator of buildings and other facilities insideIT Parks which are leased to PEZA-registered IT Enterprises. Eligiblefirms shall qualify for registration as “IT Park Facilities Enterprise.

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9.c. Retirement Facilities

Establishment, operation and management of retirement facilities andother related activities, with foreign retirees as primary clientele, dulyendorsed by the Philippine Retirement Authority, and located in aRetirement Economic Zone. Eligible firms shall qualify for registrationas “Retirement Economic Zone Facilities Enterprise”.

10. Utilities

Establishment, operation and maintenance of light and power systems,water supply and distribution systems inside Special Economic Zones.Eligible firms shall qualify for registration as “Economic Zone UtilitiesEnterprise.”

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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSIONDepartment of Trade and Industry (DTI)SEC BuildingEDSA, Greenhills, Mandaluyong CityPhone: (632) 584.0923 � 584.5767Fax: (632) 584.5293Email: [email protected]: www.sec.gov.ph

The Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) was establishedon 26 October 1936 by virtue of the Commonwealth Act No. 83 or the SecuritiesAct. Its establishment was prompted by the need to safeguard public interestin view of local stock market boom at that time. Operations began on 11November 1936 under the leadership of Commissioner Ricardo Nepomuceno.Its major functions included registration of securities, analysis of every registeredsecurity, evaluation of the financial condition and operations of applicants forsecurity issue, screening of applications for broker’s or dealer’s license andsupervision of stock and bond brokers as well as the stock exchanges. Theagency was abolished during the Japanese occupation and was replaced withthe Philippine Executive Commission. It was reactivated in 1947 with therestoration of the Commonwealth Government. Due to the changes in thebusiness environment under President Ferdinand Marcos. the agency wasreorganized on 29 September 1975 as a collegial body with 3 commissionersand was given quasi-judicial powers under PD902-A.

In 1981, the Commission was expanded to include two (2) additionalcommissioners and two (2) departments, one for prosecution and enforcementand the other for supervision and monitoring. Then on 01 December 2000, theSEC was reorganized as mandated by R.A. 8799 also known as the SecuritiesRegulation Code.

Powers and Functions

The Commission shall have the powers and functions provided by theSecurities Regulation Code, Presidential Decree No. 902-A, as amended,the Corporation Code, the Investment Houses Law, the Financing CompanyAct, and other existing laws.

Under Section 5 of the Securities Regulation Code, Rep. Act. 8799, theCommision shall have, among others, the following powers and functions:

(a) Have jurisdiction and supervision over all corporations, partnerships or associations who are the grantees of primary franchises and/or a license or permit issued by the Government;

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(b) Formulate policies and recommendations on issues concerning the securities market, advise Congress and other government agencies on all aspects of the securities market and propose legislation and amendments thereto;

(c) Approve, reject, suspend, revoke or require amendments to registration statements, and registration and licensing applications;

(d) Regulate, investigate or supervise the activities of persons to ensure compliance;

(e) Supervise, monitor, suspend or take over the activities of exchanges, clearing agencies and other SROs;

(f) Impose sanctions for the violation of laws and the rules, regulations and orders issued pursuant thereto;

(g) Prepare, approve, amend or repeal rules, regulations and orders, and issue opinions and provide guidance on and supervise compliance with such rules, regulations and orders;

(h) Enlist the aid and support of and/or deputize any and all enforcement agencies of the Government, civil or military as well as any private institution, corporation, firm, association or person in the implementation of its powers and functions under this Code;

(i) Issue cease and desist orders to prevent fraud or injury to the investing public;

(j) Punish for contempt of the Commission, both direct and indirect, in accordance with the pertinent provisions of and penalties prescribed by the Rules of Court;

(k) Compel the officers of any registered corporation or association to call meetings of stockholders or members thereof under its supervision;

(l) Issue subpoena duces tecum and summon witnesses to appear in any proceedings of the Commission and in appropriate cases, order the examination, search and seizure of all documents, papers, files and records, tax returns, and books of accounts of any entity or person under investigation as may be necessary for the proper disposition of the cases before it, subject to the provisions of existing laws;

(m) Suspend, or revoke, after proper notice and hearing the franchise or certificate of registration of corporations, partnerships or associations, upon any of the grounds provided by law; and

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(n) Exercise such other powers as may be provided by law as well as those which may be implied from, or which are necessary or incidental to the carrying out of, the express powers granted the Commission to achieve

the objectives and purposes of these laws.

Under Section 5.2 of the Securities Regulation Code, the Commission’sjurisdiction over all cases enumerated under Section 5 of PD 902-A has beentransferred to the Courts of general jurisdiction or the appropriate RegionalTrial Court. The Commission shall retain jurisdiction over pending cases involvinginta-corporate disputes submitted for final resolution which should be resolvedwithin one (1) year from the enactment of the Code. The Commission shallretain jurisdiction over pending suspension of payments/rehabilitation casesfiled as of 30 June 2000 until finally disposed.

Considering that only Sections 2,4, and 8 of PD 902-A, as amended, havebeen expressly repealed by the Securities Regulation Code, the Commissionretains the powers enumerated in Section 6 of said Decree, unless these areinconsistent with any provision of the Code.

Online Services

' SEC-iRegisterThe Philippine SEC offers the public the convenience of online registration

through SEC-iRegister, the web-based Company Registration of the Philippines Securities and Exchange Commission.

SEC-iRegister, is a quick, affordable and user-friendly service that is available to the public 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. An easy, step-by- step guide allows everyone even the computer novice to use this web- based company registration system from the convenience of their desktop.

With SEC-iRegister, clients can do the following online:

a. Verify the availability of the desired name for corporation or partnership b. Reserving the verified name

c. Accomplishing and printing the registration online without the need to buy the SEC forms

' SEC-iViewSEC-iView is one of the components of the SEC-iReport project. Once it

is fully operational, it is intended to give the public the convenience of getting copies of the documents they need from their own Internet-enabled PCs at their home or office 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Thus, they can get these documents even beyond the customary 8:00am to 5:00pm office hours on weekdays.

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Institutional Development

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CANADIAN INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CIDA)Level 7, Tower 2 RCBC Plaza6819 Ayala Avenue, Makati CityPhone: (632) 857.9000Fax: (632) 843.1083

The Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) is Canada’s leadagency for development assistance. It has a mandate to support sustainabledevelopment in developing countries in order to reduce poverty and contributeto a more secure, equitable, and prosperous world.

The objectives of CIDA’s strategy in the Philippines are to foster efficient,responsive, transparent and accountable governance at all levels; and supportthe development of sustainable small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)that create more, better, and decent jobs for both men and women.

This strategy is closely aligned with the Medium-Term Philippine DevelopmentPlan (2004-2010).

Programs and Projects:

1. Gender Responsive Economic Actions for the Transformation ofWomen (GREAT Women)

The GREAT Women project assists the National Commission on theRole of Filipino Women, and its partners at the national and local levels,to contribute to the economic empowerment of women by strengtheningtheir capacities to develop, implement, monitor and evaluate gender-responsive economic legislation, policies, programs, and services,especially those related to micro enterprise.

2. Local Governance Support Program for Local EconomicDevelopment

The program supports national agencies to develop and/or improve policies,laws, programs and activities in order to enhance local governance andeconomic development as well as strengthen relevant coordinatingmechanisms (horizontal and vertical) at the national level. In addition, itsupports the strengthening of umbrella organizations (e.g. leagues ofprovinces, cities and municipalities) of Local Government Units (LGUs)in order to increase their capacity to advocate for national level measuresto enhance the enabling environment for LGUs. The program aims also atstrengthening the capacity of LGUs to equitably and effectively formulatepolicy and to implement and monitor programs. The program supportsthe meaningful participation of civil society and the private sector in local

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development processes and strengthens resource generation andmanagement capacities of LGUs. To improve conditions for local economicdevelopment, it supports also the strengthening of LGU/private sector/civil society partnerships, development of supportive policies, incentivesand regulatory frameworks, and helps to increase transparency andfairness in government systems and processes.

3. Assistance to Small and Medium Enterprises

The project aims to assist the growth of small and medium enterprises(SMEs) in the Philippines through enhancement of the businessenvironment for SMEs.

The project has three components:

(1) Improving access to finance by SMEs through targeted training of selected financial institutions;(2) Improving the business enabling environment through business regulation reforms in partner cities; and(3) Developing viable supply chains in agribusiness.

The project also ensures gender equality and environmental sustainabilityin all its components.

4. Promoting Rural Industries and Market Enhancement (PRIME)

The PRIME program will support the establishment of 50 micro enterprisesand strengthen three commodity-specific industries. The project will alsohelp institutionalize the Philippine Development Assistance Program(PDAP) so it can continue to assist rural micro enterprises and industriesafter CIDA support.

The project has four (4) expected outcomes:

' Micro Enterprise Development

Participating rural poor communities have established viable rural microenterprises aimed at food security, increased household income andjob creation.

' Enhanced Participation in the Market

Micro enterprises with industry potential are scaled up and connectedwith the market through appropriate market-participation mechanisms.

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' Program and Policy Analyses in Support to Rural MicroEnterprises/Industries

Industry-specific policy reform initiatives developed and directed towardsrelevant government agencies (national and local) that regulate andassist rural enterprises/industries.

' Strengthened Institutional Capacity of PDAP

Enhanced PDAP organizational capacity leading towards long-terminstitutional sustainability.

5. Private Enterprise Accelerated Resource Linkages - Phase II

The project focuses on the following three (3) initiatives to support thedevelopment of SMEs:

' The Sectoral Enhancement Component

Supports the development of key labor-intensive sectors within thePhilippines such as Furniture and Home Furnishings, Gifts andHousewares, Food and Food Processing, etc. Within these sectors,the project works with strong sector associations that play a lead rolein delivering business support services to, and mobilizing SMEmembers, and related suppliers, to improve their productionperformance, market expansion, management capabilities, and longterm sustainability.

' The Partnership Development Facility

A responsive mechanism that contributes to projects of eligiblebusiness society organizations in their efforts to promote SMEdevelopment and job creation.

' The Capacity Development for Investment Promotion Component

Provides assistance and support to the Board of Investments (BOI)and local investment promotion groups to increase their capacity topromote Philippine SMEs as potential strategic partners with foreigncompanies. It also supports the Canada Desk at the BOI.

Program activities are concentrated in the National Capital Region,Western Visayas, Mindanao, and the Autonomous Region in MuslimMindanao.

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EMPLOYERS CONFEDERATION OF THE PHILIPPINES (ECOP)3rd Floor, ECC Building355 Sen. Gil J. Puyat Avenue, Makati CityPhone: (632) 890.4845Fax: (632) 895.8576Email: [email protected]: www.ecop.org.ph

ECOP is the official voice and representative of employers on labor and socialpolicy issues and concerns.


1. Representation

' Government Tripartite Bodieso Tripartite Industrial Peace Councilo National Labor Relations Commissiono National Wages and Productivity Commissiono Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Boardso Social Security Commissiono Employees Compensation Commissiono Technical Education and Skills Development Authorityo Tripartite Voluntary Arbitration Council

' Internationalo International Labor Organizationo International Organization of Employerso ASEAN Confederation of Employerso Confederation of Asia-Pacific Employers

2. Research and Advocacy

' Develops and articulates the position of Philippine employers on relevantlabor and social policy before tripartite and other public fora includingthe Department of Labor and Employment and the Philippine Congress.

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' Two pronged advocacy objective:o Promote reforms on labor market policies conducive to the creation

of wealth and jobs at the enterprise level; ando Promote and maintain industrial peace and stable labor-

management relations.

' Conduct and publication of surveys and special studies to providebenchmarking tools and information for employers and industrialrelations practitioners as well as policy guidance for the ECOPleadership.

Labor Market Information Serviceo Corporate Compensation Survey (annual)o Collective Bargaining Agreements Survey Report (biennial)o Periodic Quick Surveys

Special Studieso Cases on Business Initiatives on Work Lifeo Business Case Studies: Global Compact in Practiceo National Study on Small and Medium Enterprises

3. Training

' Designs and organizes seminars and workshops in the areas of labor-management relations, HRD, labor law and jurisprudence, productivityand other topics involving current and critical issues.

' Sends participants to foreign training programs on a broad range oftechnical topics under the auspices of the ILO and the NICC.


' ECOP Bulletin: A semi-monthly publication providing members quickupdate of activities and programs undertaken by ECOP or with otherorganizations/institutions.

' ECOP Policy Bulletin: A semi-monthly publication providing updateon policy issuances, proposed bills, and advocacy activities of ECOP.

' Philippine Employer: A monthly newsletter containing news, columnsand features on ECOP activities, highlights of positions on policyissues, latest labor and economic indicators and other developmentsrelated to labor-management relations.

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' Circulars: Periodic issuances to members on matters requiring theirimmediate attention or response.

' ECOP Website

5. Membership Services

' National Conference of EmployersAn annual ECOP activity where CEOs and other corporate executivesdiscuss issues of national concerns affecting labor-managementrelations. The output of the conference is a set of resolutions presentedto the President of the Philippines.

' KAPATID AwardsA biennial award conferred to enterprises which have excelled in thefield of industrial relations, productivity and quality, social accountability,and strategic visioning for business and job survival.

6. ECOP Institute for Productivity and Competitiveness

' Big Enterprise Small Enterprise Productivity ImprovementProgramIt aims to migrate technology to SMEs and allow them to competeinternationally. The project trains SMEs on productivity improvementthat will utilize the full cycle approach.

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GERMAN AGENCY FOR TECHNICAL COOPERATION (GTZ)10th Floor, German Development CenterPDCP Bank Centre BuildingV.A. Rufino cor. L.P. Leviste StreetsSalcedo Village, Makati CityPhone: (632) 812.3165 local 32Fax: (632) 753.7441Email: [email protected]: www.smedsep.ph

The GTZ, under commission from the German Federal Government, has workedwith government and communities in the Philippines, sharing the best inGerman technology and its wealth of experience in international cooperation.

GTZ’s overarching goal in the Philippines is to contribute to the reduction ofpoverty and inequalities. Sustainable development is ensured by taking asystems approach to development, through the concept of capacitydevelopment. By using the advice of experts, the facilitation of small grantsand the multi-stakeholder approach, GTZ enables Filipinos themselves toaddress the issues such as poverty, conflict, disease and environmentalmanagement.


1. Small and Medium Enterprise Development for SustainableEmployment Program (SMEDSEP)

The SMEDSEP project was conceived to help improve the Philippinebusiness and investment climate for small and medium-sized enterprises(SMEs). Its mission is to facilitate the development and replication ofsustainable models for improving the local business climate (especiallyfor SMEs) in the Visayas.

With an improved business and investment climate, SME growth in turnwill hopefully contribute to the country’s sustainable development bybringing in both economic (increase in jobs, income) and social benefits(poverty reduction) while maintaining an ecologically sound developmentin all settings.

GTZ is implementing this program in the Visayas. The experiencesgathered here will, however, be echoed at the national level and thereforewill alsobe available to other regions. GTZ works closely with theDepartment of Trade and Industry (DTI) and aligns its activities with the

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national development plan for SMEs. The program supports all thoseinvolved in implementing the national development plan in the 16 provincesof the Visayas. Methods and practices which improve the business climateare developed, applied, adapted, documented and advocated in thisprocess. This includes simpler business registration processes,consultancy services tailored to SMEs, improved access to businessloans and markets and the joint identification and promotion of competitiveproducts and sectors in locations signifying their interest to participate.

This program comprises the following components:

' Promotion of Business Loans for SMEs

Many money-lending institutions in the Philippines still cling to security-linked lending: this is mostly because too little is known about theeasily available alternative finance mechanisms. As part of theaforementioned program, GTZ and its partners have developed anapproach to improve access to business loans. The banks and savingsinstitutions in the Visayas are enabled to enter a new (to them)business sector and to develop it further. In the preparatory phase,studies were conducted and presented that substantiate the needs ofSMEs for credit. Subsequently credit institutions were examinedaccording to prescribed criteria (stability, transparency, profitability)and after passing the test were admitted to the program. In theimplementation phase, bank staff members were trained in the newmethods of granting credit and the necessary structures were createdin each bank. In cooperation with the University of the Philippines,training programs in the new procedures are being established in thePhilippines. This is bringing about an improvement in the access ofSMEs to credit.

' Business Consulting and Services for SMEs

With its partners, GTZ trains private business consultants and serviceproviders to analyze potentials and risks of markets and sectors, andthen to develop and market consultancy packages corresponding tothe demands of SMEs. At the same time, GTZ advises the DTI not todistort the market but to withdraw from it.

The development of demand-oriented consulting and service productshelp the business consultants and service providers involved to tappotential clientele among SMEs and to support these enterprises indeveloping. The approach is spreading in the Visayas and beyond.

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' Growth Through Local and Regional Economic Promotion

The Local and Regional Economic Development (LRED) is a methodof systematically drawing public and private actors from the economicworld into the planning and implementation of projects and initiativesaddressing the economic promotion of a region. LRED motivates peopleto set mutual goals and to work for positive changes in their economicsector. Together with its partners, GTZ has put this approach intopractice in the administrations of Baybay, Carigara, Ormoc andPalompon. In strongly participative planning processes, economicpotential and local government sectors with competitive capacity (intourism, for example) were identified. One-year plans were drawn upand implemented in close cooperation between the state and privatesector. This stimulated growth and generated momentum at local level.Investment increased, jobs were created and income rose., leading inturn to more purchasing power and further growth.

The LRED method is integrated into the ongoing daily activities ofgovernment offices and the institutions involved in economic life. Thisfrees development potential, promotes competitive capacity and spurseconomic growth.

LRED has become today an integrated component and the systemicfoundation of economic promotion in the participating localgovernments. This takes place with the participation of all actors inorder to strengthen solidarity and arouse commitment to the commongoal: to improve the overall economic situation. LRED results haveproven so attractive that, in addition to the DTI, other ministries,additional donors and cities all over the Visayas are introducingelements and methods from LRED to make their economic cyclesmore dynamic.

' Simplified Procedure for Granting Business Licenses at LocalLevel

Discussion groups in eight (8) cities in the Visayas, organized by GTZand the DTI, have concluded that simplifying the granting of businesslicenses is a fast and economical way to improve the investment andbusiness climate appreciably. In the pilot cities, Ormoc and Bacolod,GTZ and its partners, together with hose involved (government bodies,business associations, companies) have investigated the process bywhich licenses are granted and what could be improved. The successfulapproach will now be phased gradually in all 16 Visayan provinces.

Awarding a business license in Ormoc and Bacolod cities now takesonly two (2) days as opposed to nine (9) days (Bacolod) or 17 days

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(Ormoc) in 2005. The number of licenses issued has increased bynearly 10 percent in Bacolod and by almost 25 percent in Ormoc. Theexperience gained in the pilot cities serves as a basis for furtherprojects in other towns. It became clear that 1) a process like thismust also be supported by the respective governments and theirleaders, 2) on a national level, those involved must be integrated intothe process to increase the chances of its success; 3) besides theauthorities, companies and their management must also be veryintensively involved in the process. Now many other local governmentsin the Visayas have begun to simplify the way they grant businesslicenses.

' Accessing Markets Through the Value Chain Approach

The Value Chain approach aims to facilitate SMEs’ better access tomarkets and increased productivity and competitiveness in a givensector through the strategic analysis and focused improvement of aproduction process. It is an institutional arrangement linking andcoordinating producers, processors, traders and distributors of aparticular product. It is the sequence of productive process (functions)from the provision of specific inputs for a particular product to primaryproduction, transformation, marketing and up to final consumption.

It is also an economic model which combines the selection of a productand the appropriate technology with a particular way of organizing theactors in order to access the market.

Throughout the implementation process, the program maintains a constantemphasis on learning, dissemination of experience and replication througha Knowledge Management Framework which includes communicationstrategy, information exchange, peer learning and public-private dialogue.

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INTERNATIONAL LABOUR ORGANIZATION (ILO)19th Floor, Yuchengco TowerRCBC Plaza, 6819 Ayala AvenueMakati CityPhone: (632) 580.9900Fax: (632) 580.9999Email: [email protected]: www.ilo.org/manila

The International Labour Organization (ILO) is the United Nations agencydevoted to advancing opportunities for women and men to obtain decent andproductive work in conditions of freedom, equity, security and human dignity.Its main aims are to promote rights at work, encourage decent employmentopportunities, enhance social protection and strengthen dialogue in handlingwork-related issues.

The ILO is the only “tripartite” United Nations agency in that it brings togetherrepresentatives of governments, employers and workers to jointly shape policiesand programs. The ILO is the global body responsible for drawing up andoverseeing international labour standards. Working with its 181 member States,the ILO seeks to ensure that labour standards are respected in practice aswell as principle.

Programs:

1. National Action Program for Decent Work

The ILO’s Action Program for Decent Work in the Philippines pursues theoverall objective of supporting national efforts to reduce poverty throughthe adoption and consistent implementation of appropriate policies anprograms that promote full, decent and productive employment of Filipinoworkers.

Decent work is the integration of the four strategic objectives of the ILO -rights at work, employment, social protection and social dialogue. In thePhilippines, ILO’s work has increasingly focused on support to governmentand workers’ and employers’ organizations to move towards an integratedapproach to the creation of decent work.

Activities under the Action Plan combine sector and integrated responses.The sector responses encompass ILO commitment in support of theinitiatives of national constituents to reduce Decent Work deficits undereach of the ILO’s four strategic objectives of the Decent work agenda.The integrated responses support national efforts in addressing priorityconcerns through developing more comprehensive and integratedapproaches.

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2. Technical Cooperation Programs and Projects

' International Program on the Elimination of Child Labour (IPEC)

IPEC’s aim is the progressive elimination of child labour worldwide,with the eradication of the worst forms an urgent priority. Since it beganoperations in 1992, IPEC has worked to achieve this in several ways:through country-based and regional programs which promote policyreform, building institutional capacity putting in place concretemeasures to end child labour; and, through awareness raising andmobilization intended to change social attitudes and promote ratificationand effective implementation of ILO Child Labour Conventions. Theseefforts have resulted in hundreds of thousands of children beingwithdrawn from work and rehabilitated or prevented from entering theworkforce. Complementary to this direct action throughout has beensubstantial in-depth statistical and qualitative research, policy andlegal analysis, program evaluation and child labour monitoring, whichhave permitted the accumulation of a vast knowledge base of statisticaldata and methodologies, thematic studies, good practices, guideliensand training materials.

' Training for Rural Economic Empowerment (TREE)

In Mindanao, the ILO has worked through its proven partnership withgovernment agencies and local organizations in providing community-based skills development and enterprise development projects andprograms. Through this initiative, target communities especiallyvulnerable groups such as youth, women, indigenous peoples, andpeoples with disabilities are given immediately usable and relevantskills, entrepreneurial capacity and access to credit.

The objective of the project is to contribute to lasting peace anddevelopment in Mindanao by providing assistance to poor anddisadvantaged sectors in expanding their economic opportunities andincome security through workforce training and employment creation.

' Indigenous and Tribal Communities Through CooperativesProject (INDISCO)

The development objective of INDISCO is to contribute to thestrengthening of individual and collective self-reliance andempowerment among indigenous and tribal peoples, within theframework of Decent Work, through the promotion of their fundamentalrights as well as their social, cultural and economic advancement.

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' Technical Assistance in the Infrastructure for Rural EnhancementProductivity Sector (InfRES) Project

The main objective of the InfRES Project is to increase incomes in therural areas and to contribute to the alleviation of poverty. In addition,the project aims to improve and support the devolved management ofsuch projects through effective capacity building.

' Youth Employment

The project envisions to have a prosperous economy driven by smalland medium-sized enterprises; a culture where innovation and creativityis the norm rather than the exception; a society that looks atentrepreneurship as the preferred option for employment; and, to creategenerations of youth enterprise champions.

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JAPAN EXTERNAL TRADE ORGANIZATION (JETRO)44th Floor, Philamlife Tower8767 Paseo de Roxas, Makati CityPhone: (632) 892.4373/76 � 892.4359Fax: (632) 818.7490Email: [email protected]: www. jetro.go.jp/philippines/

The Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) is a Japanese government-related organization that promotes trade and investment. JETRO Manila be-longs to the organization’s worldwide network of 70 offices in 54 countries.JETRO gives particular focus on assisting both the Japanese and Filipinosmall and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). For Japanese companies,JETRO provides the means to create business tie-ups with overseascompanies to help improve their competitiveness in the Japanese and globalmarket. Philippine companies on the other hand, benefit through JETRO’sprograms for technology improvement, environmental protection and businessmatching.


1. Trade PromotionJETRO offers support programs for SMEs in the development andexpansion of the export of their finished goods and services to Japan.These include, among others, the dispatch of Japanese experts on specifictarget industries to the Philippines, international trade fair participation oflocal industries and business matching services.

It currently focuses its assistance programs on the following sectors:information technology, trade, industry, SME development, humanresources development and furniture.

Activities

' JETRO Service Expert Abroad (JEXSA) ProgramIn order to assure the medium term economic development of

developing countries in Asia, the establishment of a soundenvironment for trade investments is critical. Initiated and funded bythe Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) of Japan, thisprogram utilizes the network formed by the JETRO with the industryassociations in these developing economies. It entails the dispatchof Japanese experts to relevant industry associations and human

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resources development institutions in order to promote the formationof systems and rules for trade procedures and in order to supportindustry development in developing countries.

The specific cooperation propositions for the dispatch of experts canbe classified according to focal scope as:

o Assistance of the supporting industries in the ASEAN nations, toinclude human resources development and strengthening of thefoundations of SMEs;

o Assistance in improving the logistics and distribution system ofthe Philippines; and,

o Assistance in dissemination of standards, qualifications,technologies for the Information Technology sector.

' Programs for the IT Services Industry

Business Matching Program for Asian IT CompaniesJETRO has been focusing its attention on the potential of the IT softwareindustry of the Philippines and has been supporting business matchingbetween the local IT industry and Japanese IT companies throughvarious projects such as IT fairs and dispatching business delegations.

Dispatch of IT ExpertsAs part of its business matching and investment promotion activities,JETRO invites IT experts to conduct seminars, to provide consultationand guidance to individual companies, and to exchange opinion/viewswith industry members.

Participation in ICT ExhibitionsJETRO also supports programs of the Philippine government such asthe e-Services, an IT Outsourcing Conference and Exhibition heldannually in Manila. JETRO promotes this event to Japanesebusinessmen based in Japan and provides interpretation services tofacilitate business matching with Filipino counterparts. JETRO alsosets up an information booth to local visitors.

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' Promotion of and Participation in International and Local TradeFairsJETRO offers support for companies of developing countries toparticipate in specialized trade fairs and related conferences, so thatthey can have opportunities to penetrate the Japanese market, promoteexports to Japan and adapt effective Japanese systems and proceduresin the local industries concerned. Likewise, efforts to promote JETRO’sprograms and services in the local scale are made through involvementin several recognized trade fairs.

Exhibits and Fora Promoted/Attended in Japan:o Asian Trade Promotion Forum (ATPF)o CEATEC Japano FOODEX Japano International Furniture Fair Tokyo (IFFT)o Japan Food Fairo JETRO Bizmatch@CEATEC Japano JETRO Global Eyeo Software Development Expo and Conference (SODEC)o Tokyo International Gift Show (TIGS)

Local Trade Fairs and Conferenceso ASEANo Cebu ICTo e-Services Philippineso Manila F.A.M.E Internationalo Mindanao ICTo PCCI Area Business Conferenceso Philippine Business Conference and Expoo The Philippine International Furniture Show – Manila NOW

Services

' Trade Tie-Up Promotion Program (TTPP)TTPP is a tool used to assist in the search of international business

partners through the internet. A wide range of business opportunities and demand for export/import of products/parts, technology transfer, investment, business tie-ups, establishment of offices/factories and

business support is offered thru the website: www.jetro.go.jp/ttppe/. Registration, browsing and searching are free of charge.

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' Philippine IT Industry UpdateThe Philippine IT Report is a publication aimed at informing, promoting,and updating IT companies in Japan on developments in the PhilippineIT industry. It seeks to inform as many people as possible of the greatpotential of the Philippines as an overseas outsourcing partner ofJapanese IT companies.

These reports are being sent to more than 2,000 Japanese IT companiesin Japan through JETRO’s email magazine and are also posted in theJETRO headquarters website www.jetro.go.jp in Japanese language.

' Japan Trade DirectoryThe Directory provides information on Japanese companies seekingexport or import services and other international business opportunities.The directory also offers general information and guides about directinvestment conditions, the industrial setting and trade opportunitiesavailable in each prefecture and major city.

Visit our Business Library or contact JETRO Manila for moreinformation.

' J-MESSE (JETRO Trade Fair Website)Use this web page to find trade shows both in Japan and around theworld. Search by keywords, industries, dates and locations. Also,search for JETRO’s “virtual” trade shows for foreign products targetedat Japanese customers. Organizers are welcome to register their showson the website free of charge.


' Promoting Japanese Direct Investment in the PhilippinesJETRO Manila provides comprehensive information on the Philippines’investment climate and policies to potential Japanese investors andexisting Japanese companies doing business in the Philippines throughvarious activities and the Business Support Center in the Philippines(BSCP).o Information Services at JETRO Business Libraryo Consultation Service by Senior Investment Advisor at BSCP- Lectures and Seminars by Experts (including legal experts,

accountants, human resource management experts, etc.)

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' Invest Japan Business Support CenterJETRO Manila also supports Filipino companies who wish to invest inJapan by providing relevant information on registration procedures, lawsand regulations and through advisory services of the Senior InvestmentAdvisor.

3. Business Support Center in the Philippines (BSCP)JETRO established the BSCP for the purpose of promoting investmentsfrom Japan to the Philippines and strengthening industrial and economicrelations between the two nations. The BSCP offers complimentary officesand advisory services to Japanese SME companies interested in makingdirect investments or outsourcing in the Philippines.

It also functions as a one-stop center for Japanese businessmen in thePhilippines by providing relevant investment information that JETROacquires through close coordination with the relevant Philippine governmentagencies such as the Board of Investments (BOI) and the PhilippineEconomic Zone Authority (PEZA).

This facility, located at the JETRO Manila office premises, was establishedin March 2003, in response to a Philippine government request made byPresident Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo to the Japanese government whenshe visited Japan in May 2002.

4. Technology Transfer

' Supporting Industries Promotion ProgramWith the significant growth of foreign direct investment in the assemblyindustries such as automobile, rubber, electrical equipment andelectronic equipment industries, the SI Program was conceptualizedto simultaneously develop the local parts and materials industry.Through the dispatch of technical experts and/or sending of localpersonnel for training in Japan, improvement of the local supply marketcreates a balance in the industrialization process and lessens tradedeficits.

' Green Aid Plan (GAP)GAP is a program for the cooperative transfer and diffusion of energyand environment technology to developing countries to counter theresulting pollution and environmental problems consonant toindustrialization and economic growth. JETRO implements the GAPthrough the dispatch of experts to partner countries to conduct basicenvironmental surveys, research on environmental topics and conductseminars.

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JETRO holds the annual GAP Policy Dialogue where the host country(the Philippines) brings forward requests and ideas regarding currentenvironmental problems and the concerted efforts/endeavors of thegovernment towards solving the problems. The Japanese governmenton the other hand, presents their experiences and policy measuresundertaken in the past to overcome these problems. Both governmentsdiscuss specific projects and proposals, examine their significanceand effects, then decide which projects are best to implement.

' JETRO Expert Service Abroad for Improving BusinessEnvironmentsIt entails the dispatch of Japanese experts to relevant industryassociations and human resources development institutions in orderto promote the formation of systems and rules for trade proceduresand in order to support industry development in developing countries.

The specific cooperation propositions for the dispatch of experts canbe classified according to focal scope as:

o Assistance in establishing the intellectual property rights system;o Assistance in dissemination and harmonization of standards and

certification systems;o Assistance in promoting the harmonization and facilitation of

distribution and customs procedures;o Assistance in dissemination of standards, qualifications,

technologies for energy conservation and the environment; and,o Assistance of the supporting industries in the ASEAN nations, to

include human resources development and strengthening of thefoundations of SMEs.

5. Philippine Business InformationAs a form of assistance to Japanese businesses operating in thePhilippines, JETRO Manila collects and analyzes information on the globaland local business environment. Mostly written in Japanese, thesecompilations are constantly updated to help businessmen make timelybusiness decisions. These information may be classified into BusinessReports, Legal Information Update and Philippine Economic Indicators.

6. Japanese Business InformationJapan market reports on everything from coffee to computers. Read aboutmarket trends, current topics and growth.

' Market ReportsAnalytical reports on Japanese sectors categorized by industries andreport titles. Section covers a wide range of products, services,business and industrial environments, regional enterprises, current

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Publications are mostly in English, with a limited number of materialswritten in Japanese.

8. JETRO DatelineJETRO Dateline is the monthly newsletter of JETRO Manila to inform thepublic about JETRO’s programs and activities in the Philippines and recenttrends and developments in Japanese trade and industry.

market trends and more, with case studies and advice on marketentry.

' Standards and RegulationsNumerous documents devoted to Japan’s standards and regulationsconcerning import procedures, quarantine periods, technicalrequirements, etc. Section also details laws/ordinances andamendments concerning import standards and regulations.

7. Business LibraryThe facility offers information on Japanese trade, economy and businessconditions in the following forms:

' Statistics on exports, imports, investments' Books: Economy, Industries, Laws & Regulations, Politics, White Papers, Market Reports' Reference Books: Handbooks, Guidebooks, Yearbooks, Dictionaries' Tariff Schedules' Electronic Information Resources: Internet-based business matching' Video Materials: VHS tapes on Japanese Technology, Business Practices and Culture

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JAPAN INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION AGENCY (JICA)40th Floor, Yuchengco Tower, RCBC Plaza6819 Ayala Avenue, Makati CityPhone: (632) 889.7119Fax: (632) 889.6850Website: www.jica.go.jp/philippines/

The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is a governmental agencyof Japan which is responsible for the technical cooperation of Japan’s OfficialDevelopment Assistance (ODA) Programs.

For over a quarter of a century, JICA has been working eagerly, as an activepartner in the pursuit of sustainable development of the Philippines. ThePhilippines is one of the largest recipients of the technical cooperation providedby the Government of Japan through JICA.

JICA’s technical cooperation is aimed at transferring technology and knowledgethat can contribute to the socio-economic development of developing countries.


1. Technical Cooperation Project

The Technical Cooperation Project (TCP) is one of JICA’s main types ofoverseas activities. Projects under the TCP are results-oriented, whereJapan and a developing country pool their knowledge, experience andskills to resolve specific issues within a certain timeframe.

The projects may involve the following components:

' Expert DispatchBased on the request of a Philippine government agency, JICA maydispatch either a Japanese or a third country expert to perform tasksrelated to his or her area of specialization and the actual requirementsof the proponent agency. Third country experts refer to experts comingfrom another country besides Japan and the Philippines. Long-termexperts are those assigned for a year or more while short-term expertshave assignments, which are less that a year.

' Equipment SupplyThe Japanese side may provide equipment to facilitate technologytransfer within the scope of a project. However, the equipment supplycomponent may only be availed of, if the request is in conjunction withother components e.g., equipment to support the work of JICA expertsassigned in the project.

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' Training in JapanFilipino counterparts of JICA Experts may be sent to Japan to receivetraining from the various JICA training centers located throughout Japanto facilitate better technology transfer.

' In-Country TrainingIn-country training denotes a method of training under which instructionis provided in their home countries to their fellow-countrymen by peoplewho have themselves previously been trained through technicalcooperation provided by Japan. This method makes possible theeffective transfer of technology from Japan to the fringe areas ofdeveloping countries. And since local technicians are trained in theirown languages, linguistic communication presents no problem andtechnology transfer can take place smoothly in line with local conditions.

' Third Country TrainingThird Country Training conducted in the Philippines is geared primarilytowards the officials and technical people of other countries. Similarly,Filipino trainees may also be trained in another country. By promotingtechnical cooperation in this way, participants can study in a climateand socio-economic environment similar to their own and are able toacquire appropriate technologies that are easy to apply to their owncountries. JICA supports such third-country training by bearing thetraining costs involved as well as sending instructors from Japan.

' Facility DevelopmentUnder this component, recipient agencies may avail of assistance inthe form of construction of facility. Said construction/improvementshould support the technology transfer activities of a certain TechnicalCooperation Project.

' Community EmpowermentThis component is designed to facilitate the dissemination oftechnologies developed by a certain project to the grass-root level. Aproponent agency that wishes to disseminate a certain technology tothe grass-root level may go into partnership with a non-governmentalorganization (NGO) to do the actual dissemination. The Japanese sidewill support the contractual arrangement between the proponent agencyand the NGO.

' Research Support This component is designed to support the research activities of Filipinoresearchers. Research topics should contribute to the social andeconomic development of the Philippines.

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2. JICA-Net: Expanding the Potential of Japan’s Technical Cooperation

JICA-Net is a computerized network of digital communications that enablessimultaneous multilateral conference and distance learning. The mainobjective of this system is to complement JICA’s ongoing/past technicalcooperation programs and by introducing this facility, it is expected toimprove both effectiveness and efficiency in terms of time and costconservation.

JICA-Net consists of TV conference system and distance educationsystem. It connects Japan and countries worldwide via high speed ISDNand Leased Lines. The system now includes 19 sites in Japan and morethan 30 countries around the world, with more being build each year.

In the Philippines, JICA-Net has two centers both located at the JICAPhilippine Office in Makati City. By linking these centers with a computernetwork, more collaborative activities between countries can be pursued,such as: mobilization and effective use of dispersed expertise created bynational and project boundaries; expansion of opportunities for participation(by both beneficiaries of developing countries and partners in Japan);and, sharing and creation of knowledge with developing countries, ratherthan the traditional top-down basis.

JICA-Net is being utilized by JICA as a major tool for implementingdistance technical cooperation. It is available to those involved in JICAprograms among others. Some of the applications of JICA-Net is asfollows:

JICA-Net Application Examples

' Project-Type Technical Cooperationo Distance lecture for counterpart training from Japan or a third

country.o Follow-up of completed technical cooperation programs.

' Experto Distance lecture from Japan as a complementary program.o Follow-up of completed technical cooperation programs.

' Training Course in Japano Course delivery from Japan to overseas countries.o Distance lecture and orientation before coming to Japan.o Follow-up training for ex-trainees.

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' Third-Country Training / In-Country Training Courseo Distance lecture from Japan or a third country.o Course delivery to overseas or remote areas.o Follow-up training for ex-trainees.

' Overallo Multinational knowledge exchange among similar projects.o Enriching local seminar with distance lecture and participation.o Holding international forum through TV conference system.

JICA-Net has an operational staff in the Philippine Satellite Center. Theywill facilitate request to use the JICA-Net. It is expected that JICA-Netwill eventually provide multiple programs of training of counterparts intheir respective countries.

For more information on JICA-Net, visit the website: www.jica-net.com.

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PHILIPPINE BUSINESS FOR SOCIAL PROGRESS (PBSP)Philippine Social Development CenterMagallanes cor. Real Streets, Intramuros, ManilaPhone: (632) 527.7741 to 48Fax: (632) 527.3743Email: [email protected]: www.pbsp.org.ph

Committed to poverty reduction, Philippine Business for Social Progress(PBSP) is the largest corporate-led social development foundation in thePhilippines. PBSP is the first of its kind in Asia leading the promotion andpractice of corporate social responsibility (CSR).

More than 250 large, medium-scale and small businesses comprise PBSP.Together, PBSP members help the poor rise above poverty and become self-reliant.

PBSP operates nationwide, with programs in Education, Health, SustainableLivelihood, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise Development, and theEnvironment implemented with partners and communities as empowered playersin development.

Since its founding in 1970, PBSP has benefited 4.5 million Filipinos and assistedover 6,200 social development projects through more than Php 7 billion ingrants and development loans.

Leading the way in the practice of corporate citizenship, PBSP has beeninfluencing companies to integrate CSR into their core businesses, andadvocating the application of business solutions to poverty.


1. Sustainable Livelihood Development' An area-based enterprise development program aimed at helping

specific poverty groups increase their productivity and incomes.

' Provides financial and technical assistance to help poor rural and urbancommunities initiate or expand and develop their livelihood activitiesinto non-formal micro enterprises and eventually into formal MSMEs.

' Integrates environmental conservation and protection and climateadaptation to ensure the sustainability of livelihood activities.

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' Increases MSME and microfinance loan portfolio of SMEC-accreditedintermediary financial institutions (IFIs) such as Rural Banks and ThriftBanks and Microfinance Institutions (MFIs).

' Enhances the institutional capacity of accredited IFIs and MFIs todeliver credit.


A. To access a SMEC loan, the borrower must meet the following qualifications:' The principal owner is a citizen or permanent legal resident of the

Philippines' Duly registered business organization which is at least 60% owned

by Philippine nationals' Have their principal place of business in the Philippines' Must be 100% privately owned with total assets of not more

than Php 15 million at the time the loan is granted

B. Loan funds may be used for:' Starting a new business' Acquiring fixed assets such as land, building and machinery' Upgrading of facilities or equipment, or adoption of cleaner technology' Services such as equipment installation' Working capital

C. Loan Amount, Interest, Repayment Terms and Security: Subject tonegotiation by the MSME sub-borrower with the IFI/MFI.

' Improves the competitiveness and business performance of assistedenterprises

' Enhances assisted enterprises’ adoption of practices that promotedecent work, gender fairness and environmental sustainability

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A. Qualification of MSME-clients:' Registered with the appropriate government agency' Has been engaged in the business for the last three years' The enterprise engages in ethical business practice and (the owner)

has no criminal or derogatory record' The enterprise is willing to share in the cost of the delivery of business

advisory services' The client is willing to learn and cooperate with the Volunteer Adviser

B. Priority Sectors' Manufacturing (clothing and apparel, furniture, gifts and home decors)' Agribusiness (off-farm production and trading)' Food Processing (meat and fish processing, delicacies and baked

products, fruits and vegetables processing)' Tourism (small hotels, restaurants, resorts, tour operators)

4. Philippine Business in Development (BiD) Challenge' An online global business plan competition offering entrepreneurs the

opportunity to develop and execute business plans that improve theliving conditions of poor Filipinos.

' Encourages the germination of an idea, identifies excellent conceptsand plans, and provides mentors and coaches that can direct the ideatowards viability and sustainability.

' Matches investors with highly committed entrepreneurs from developingcountries.

How to join the Philippine BiD Challenge:

A. Apply online at http://www.bidnetwork.org/philippines, create your profileand submit a 3-page business concept. The business concept shouldbe:' About the creation of new business or expansion of an existing one' With a total investment of Php 450,000 or more' Profit generating in a span of 3 years' Addressing a specific social concern

B. Those who pass the first screening shall submit a complete businessplan. They are provided with coaches to help them craft their full-blownplans.

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PHILIPPINE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (PCCI)3rd Floor, ECC Building355 Sen. Gil Puyat Avenue, Makati CityPhone: (632) 896.4549 � 896.4798Fax: (632) 899.1727Email: [email protected]: www.philippinechamber.com

The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) is a non-stock,non-profit, and non-government organization of small, medium, and largeenterprises as well as local chambers and industry associations. It representsthe various sectors of business committed to working together for a healthierPhilippine economy and to improve the viability of business.

PCCI acts as a proactive catalyst in building globally competitive enterprisesin partnership with government, local chambers, academe, and other businessorganizations. Throughout its 100-year existence, the Chamber has been animportant partner of government in advancing key policy reform measuresaimed at improving the country’s economic condition and promoting businessdevelopment. Key focus is given on the steadfast support for the promotionand growth of micro, small, and medium enterprises nationwide. PCCIpromotes the interests of the business community through its representationin government policy making and consultative bodies, to constructively engagegovernment on issues affecting the business community. This comprises thecore of PCCI’s strategy of focused advocacy for business growth.

Programs and Services:' Representation in Government Policy-Making Bodies' Access to Regional Chamber Network' Access to Business Opportunities' Listing in the Philippine Trade & Industry Directory' Access to Local and Foreign Business Information and Statistics' Opportunity to Serve in Committees' Opportunity to Meet and Do Business with Foreign Businessmen' Business Facilitation' Business Information Updates


1. Charter members – Founders of the 11 incorporators and other duly electedcharter members satisfying membership obligations.

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2. Regular members – Private enterprises doing business in the Philippinesand are registered with the appropriate government agencies; must consistof at least five (5) employees.

3. Affiliate members – Business associates or sectoral organizations dulyregistered under the laws of the Philippines.

4. Associate members – Entities that do not meet the membershipqualifications as regular members as stated in the PCCI by-laws.

5. Local chamber members – Local chambers of commerce and industryregistered under the laws of the country and are duly accredited with thechamber in accordance with its existing rules.

6. Government agencies

7. Other organizations

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PHILIPPINE EXPORTERS CONFEDERATION, INC. (PHILEXPORT)International Trade Center ComplexRoxas Boulevard corner Sen. Gil J. Puyat Avenue, Pasay CityPhone: (632) 833.2531 to 34Fax: (632) 831.3707Email: [email protected]: www.philexport.ph

The Philippine Exporters Confederation, Inc. (PHILEXPORT) is the country’sumbrella organization of exporters which is mandated, under the ExportDevelopment Act of 1994, to strengthen the country’s export industry throughits export promotion and development programs. It started as the PhilippineExporters Foundation which was established in October 30, 1984 underExecutive Order 992. It later merged with another exporters’ association, theConfederation of Philippine Exporters, in October 25, 1991 to become what itis today.

PHILEXPORT is a non-stock, non-profit service organization which intends towork towards a sustainable development and prosperity for the Philippinesand the Filipinos through exports.

PHILEXPORT aims to lead the export community and work with governmentin the pursuit of an export-led national growth and development and turn thePhilippines into a globally-competitive exporting nation by establishing anexport-friendly environment and by further unifying and strengthening the exportsector.

To date, PHILEXPORT has a membership of about 4,000, including companiesbelonging to 19 regional and provincial chapters and 52 industry associationsthat have affiliated themselves with PHILEXPORT. They are represented by17 Trustees elected every two years by their sectoral members.


1. Policy AdvocacyAs the unified voice of exporters, PHILEXPORT is actively engaged inpolicy discussions and deliberations on issues affecting the industry.Position papers and policy programs are developed and implemented basedon inputs generated from its Trustees and members. It has an extensivenetwork covering the academe; three branches of government; other trade-related government agencies; media and trade-related non-governmentorganizations.

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In responding to this mandate, PHILEXPORT likewise sits as an activeparticipant in various policy committees, councils and chambers ofcommerce including the following:

' Export Development Council (EDC)' National Competitiveness Council (NCC)' International Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ICCP)' Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI)' Employers Confederation of the Philippines (ECOP)' Philippines Inc.' European Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines (ECCP)' Committees of the Small and Medium Enterprise Development Council (SMEDC)' National Agriculture and Fisheries Council (NAFC)' National Consumers Affairs Council (NCAC)' Philippine Article Numbering Council, Inc. (PANC)' Philippine Foundation for Crime Prevention' Science and Technology Coordinating Council (STCC)' Export Trade Complaints Committee' Women Business Council

2. Facilitation and AdvisoryThrough its Export Facilitation Department, PHILEXPORT is able to providethe necessary frontline services such as trade advisory, facilitation andreferral; buyer-seller and investment matching; trade fair participation;special promotions program and selling missions to members and foreignclients. Other services provided include processing of the APEC BusinessTravel Card and facilitation of PHILEXPORT’s corporate socialresponsibility activities mainly through the exporter-subcontractormatching program.

3. Specialized Training Programs, Seminars and WorkshopsPHILEXPORT organizes a number of regular and per-need based seminarsto assist members in their technical skills, managerial, productdevelopment and other training requirements.

4. Information Collection and DisseminationPHILEXPORT partly responds to the information needs of its membersthrough: .' PHILEXPORT News and Features – the PNF is the major policy

advocacy paper released every Friday to all newspapers nationwide. It

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carries PHILEXPORT positions on issues; news and feature storieson important events and activities; and even promotional pieces.

' PHILEXPORT website (www.philexport.ph) – the website containsinformation on PHILEXPORT as an organization, its services, industryprofiles, list of PHILEXPORT members, trade opportunities, calendarof events and links to relevant trade websites. There are also on-lineapplications for membership and its renewal, aside from providing avenue for members’ suggestions and comments on certain issues.

' Market Update, Policy Advisories and Activities Bulletin – sent to allor to sectoral members within 48 hours that they are received byPHILEXPORT. Sources include embassies; online newsletters andother publications; local and international business supportorganizations and other similar agencies.

5. Project Development and MonitoringTo help address the technical and funding requirements of PHILEXPORTand its members, PHILEXPORT networks with local and foreign partnersin the implementation of developmental projects. It also manages theRegional and Sectoral Support Funds from which members may drawmodest amount as subsidy to their projects such as capability building,production of promotional collaterals, participation in trade shows, productdevelopment and productivity enhancement.

6. Bonded Warehousing OperationsPHILEXPORT operates a bonded warehouse, 1,045 for miscellaneousgoods, to enable its members to avail of the duty-free importation of theirraw materials, inputs and packaging to manufacture goods for re-export.Offering reasonable rates and computer-assisted documentationprocessing, PHILEXPORT’s CBW provides a better alternative to otherexisting import for re-export schemes such as the duty drawback and re-export bond schemes.

7. One-Stop Export DocumentationUnder a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) signed with the ExportDevelopment Council (EDC), PHILEXPORT and its chapters manageadministratively the operations of the One-Stop Export Service Center(OSEDC) in Manila, Cebu, Davao, Cagayan de Oro, Subic and Iloilo.These OSEDCs house under one roof representatives of the differentgovernment agencies involved in export documentation processing, namelythe Bureau of Animal Industry; Bureau of Customs; Bureau of Fisheriesand Aquatic Resources; and Bureau of Plant Industry;Fiber IndustryDevelopment Authority; and the National Statistics Office.

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PHILIPPINE FOOD PROCESSORS AND EXPORTERSORGANIZATION, INC. (PHILFOODEX)Unit 1205, 12th Floor, Jollibee Plaza BuildingEmerald Avenue, Ortigas Center, Pasig CityPhone: (632) 634.2171 � 634.3304 � 643.3466Fax: (632) 637.7434Email: [email protected]: www.philfoodex.org.ph

The Philippine Food Processors and Exporters Organization, Inc.(PHILFOODEX), is a non-stock, non-profit organization composed of micro,small, medium and large scale food manufacturers and exporters in thePhilippines. Established in 1986, PHILFOODEX is the leading food associationin the country with around 300 members.

Recognized by the private business sector and government partners as thevoice of food manufacturers and exporters, it enjoys a unique privilege ofworking closely with them on critical issues affecting the food industry.

PHILFOODEX is one with government in its thrust on food security andabundance and in sustaining the country’s economic growth.

VisionTo be an internationally renowned Philippine food organization which adoptspractices that will contribute to environmentally sustainable businesses,enhancing competitiveness in the global market to benefit members,employees, consumers, stockholders and the community we operate.

Mission

' Work closely with government to enable members to achieve globalcompetitiveness

' To be the single and recognized voice of the food manufacturers andexporters

' Assist members in their marketing technology, raw material, financing,and other requirements

' Promote closer coordination among farmers, processors, exporters andother stakeholders to achieve increased exports of food.


1. Information DisseminationPHILFOODEX publishes a quarterly newsletter called “The PhilippineFOODEXPRESS”. The newsletter incorporates market updates, the latest

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developments in food technology, policy issues affecting the industry, trade and business opportunities for food processors/exporters and other

news affecting the industry. PHILFOODEX also publishes policy papers and boast of an extensive compilation of relevant information materials on the industry for research and reference purposes.

2. Trade Fairs and Promotions

PHILFOODEX actively participates in the local and international tradefairs, missions, and expositions to promote Philippine food products.

3. Policy Research and Advocacy

PHILFOODEX actively advocates export-oriented government policies andclosely coordinates with both government and other private institutionstowards its end.

4. Training and Seminars

PHILFOODEX conducts trainings and seminars aimed at improving,enhancing productivity and marketing/promotion, activities of its memberswith the latest market information and the able assistance of leadingresource speakers from both the science and business communitieswith the end-view of manufacturing and exporting products that complywith international standards in quality and price using ecologically-safetechnologies.

5. Market-Matching Activities

PHILFOODEX assists members securing better strategic raw materialsand supplies from local and/or international sources at competitive rates.

6. Bar-Coding Services

PHILFOODEX offers Bar Coding (EAN) services to members.

7. Technical Assistance

PHILFOODEX assists its members in acquiring GMP, HACCP, ISO9002,14000 and 22000 accreditation as well as obtaining financing at liberalterms for upgrading and other technological advancement projects andworking capital.

8. Sugar Allocation

Philfoodex aids members in securing sugar allocation at special process.

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9. PHILEXIM Lending Facility

PHILFOODEX provides collateral free loans at competitive rates tomembers who need to bridge capital requirements.

10. Clustering

PHILFOODEX is now clustering its members according to products orinterests. The objectives of clustering are to: know and to address theproblems of each cluster, formulate ways on how to solve these problems,create new market, promote products locally and internationally, knowthe latest food trends, innovate new products, have a stronger voice withthe government and promote camaraderie among its members.


Micro, small and medium enterprises who are members of PHILFOODEX.


Visit, call, write or email PHILFOODEX

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PHILIPPINE SMALL AND MEDIUM BUSINESS DEVELOPMENTFOUNDATION INC. (PHILSMED)#1 Sta. Escolastica St. corner Roxas Boulevard, Pasay CityPhone: (632) 832.0996Fax: (632) 834.2994Email: [email protected]

[email protected]: www.philsmed.com.ph

The Philippine Small and Medium Business Development Foundation(PHILSMED) is a non-stock, non-profit organization established in 1992 tohelp in the growth and business development of SMEs. The PHILSMEDFoundation is trusted by international grant giving entities and is accredited asa non-government organization (NGO). It is a member of the World Associationfor Small and Medium Enterprises (WASME). The foundation became anaward winning organization when it received the seal of excellence from theAssociation of Small and Medium Enterprises in Beijing, China in 2001.

Since its founding in 1992, PHILSMED has helped SMEs by: (1) Implementinga Philippine Industry Development Program covering selected areas in thePhilippines, where 12 priority products and services are assisted as they aremarketed locally and internationally; (2) Expanding the use of PHILSMED’s“Philippine SME Entrepreneurship Handbook” which was developed exclusivelyfor SMEs; (3) Establishing of the Mindanao Product Showroom in Cagayan deOro City, the first catalogue showroom in the Philippines, which is essentiallya one-stop shop for both suppliers and buyers of products in Mindanao; (4)Conducting the yearly “Business Opportunities Forum” where world-classspecialists and consultants from both overseas and the Philippines presentnew product and service trends; and (5) Conducting a regular workshop seriesof “How-To-Do-Business” in various countries.


1. Taps institutions (local and foreign), government agencies and privatecompanies to generate support and funds for the benefit of SMEs;

2. Classifies and identifies SMEs based on their needs and problems andcreate solutions through partnerships and project collaborations amongSMEs and other organizations;

3. Serves as a channel/conduit of SMEs to meet and conduct business withlarge corporations and foreign governments through business fora, trademissions to foreign countries, trade fairs, e-commerce, seminars, training,and workshops, etc.;

4. Provides assistance to SMEs primarily in the areas of marketing, advocacy,and education; and,

5. Acts as consultant in trade and tourism management, marketing, productdevelopment, and design.

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Small and medium enterprises, local government units, government agencies,and the academe


Visit, call, or e-mail PHILSMED. You may also visit its website atwww.philsmed.com.ph.

Directory of MSME SupportOrganizations

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BMSMED Assistance Center5/F, Trade and Industry Bldg.361 Sen. Gil J. Puyat AvenueMakati CityPhone: (02) 976.5744

(02) 976.5730 loc. 3144Fax: (02) 896.7916Email: [email protected]

National Capital Region (NCR)

Area OfficesArea 1 Office(Manila, Pasay & Parañaque)2/F, Park N’ Ride LawtonP. Burgos Avenue corner Dr. Basa St.Ermita, ManilaPhone: (02) 536.7153

Area 2 Office (Makati, Las Piñas,Pasig, Muntinlupa, Pateros & Taguig)2/F, Atrium of Makati Bldg.Makati Ave. cor. Paseo de RoxasMakati CityPhone: (02) 501.5135

Area 3 Office (Mandaluyong,Marikina, Quezon City & San Juan)G/F, Highway 54 PlazaEDSA (across SM Megamall)Mandaluyong CityTelefax: (02) 706.1767

Area 4 (Kaloocan, Malabon, Navotas& Valenzuela)5/F Araneta Square MallMonumento Circle, Kaloocan CityPhone: (02) 332.0854 � 332.0829

BUSINESS ASSISTANCE CENTERS

Satellite OfficesQuezon City Office2/F, Cooling TowerQuezon City HallPhone: (02) 928.6124

Valenzuela Office3/F, Valenzuela Convention CenterValenzuela City Hall CompoundPhone: (02) 291.6765

BOI-NERBACBoard of Investment#385 Sen. Gil Puyat AvenueMakati CityPhone: (02) 897.2116Fax: (02) 895.8322Email: [email protected]

Cordillera Administrative Region(CAR)

Abra SME CenterDTI Provincial OfficeCapitulacion St., Zone IIBangued, AbraPhone: (074) 752.7737Telefax: (074) 752.5616Email: [email protected]

Apayao SME CenterDTI Provincial OfficePoblacion, Luna, ApayaoMobile: (0928) 785.9631Email: [email protected]

Benguet SME DeskDTI Provincial OfficeJesnor Bldg.#4 Carino St., Baguio City, BenguetPhone: (074) 443.6549/9715Email: [email protected]

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National Economic Research andBusiness Assistance Center(NERBAC) - Baguio (CAR)PTA CompoundGov. Pack Road, Baguio CityPhone: (074) 443.6549Telefax: (074) 442.6185Fax: (074) 442.5688Email: [email protected]

Sustainable Partnership forEnergizing EntrepreneurshipDevelopment Business AssistanceCenter (SPEED-BAC)Benguet State UniversityBSU Campus, La Trinidad, BenguetPhone: (074) 422.2402 loc. 18

(074) 422.2127 loc. 18Fax: (074) 422.2281 � 422.2127Email: [email protected]

Ifugao SME CenterDTI Provincial OfficeAbellera Bldg., Dullagan, PoblacionWest Lagawe, IfugaoTelefax: (074) 382.2006Email: [email protected]

Kalinga SME Center2/F, Lua BuildingDagupan, Tabuk, KalingaPhone: (074) 423.0748Email: [email protected]

Mountain Province SME CenterDTI Provincial Office2/F, Walter Club CentrumBontoc, Mountain ProvinceTelefax: (074) 602.1047Email: [email protected]

Region IIlocos Region

Ilocos Norte Investment CenterProvincial CapitolLaoag City, Ilocos NortePhone: (077) 770.5285Fax: (077) 770.5286Email: [email protected]: www.intic.com

Sustainable Partnership forEnergizing EntrepreneurshipDevelopment Business AssistanceCenter (SPEED-BAC)Mariano Marcos State UniversityBatac, Ilocos NorteTelefax: (077) 792.3191

Ilocos Sur SME CenterDTI Provincial Office3/F, A.R. Lahoz Bldg.Jose Singson St., Vigan CityIlocos SurPhone: (077) 722.2688Fax: (077) 722.8731Email: [email protected]

National Economic Research andBusiness Assistance Center(NERBAC) - IlocosRm. 301, Juanita Commercial Bldg.San Fernando City,La UnionPhone: (072) 700.1025Fax: (072) 700.1023 to 24Email: [email protected]: www.nerbac.ilocos.net

Dagupan Business CenterPeople’s Astrodome, Tapuac DistrictDagupan City, PangasinanPhone: (075) 514.0417

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Sustainable Partnership forEnergizing EntrepreneurshipDevelopment Business AssistanceCenter (SPEED-BAC)Pangasinan State UniversityUrdaneta City, PangasinanTelefax: (075) 568.4673Email: [email protected]

Region IICagayan Valley

Batanes SME CenterDTI Provincial OfficeG/F, Ricardo Aberilla Bldg.National Road, Basco, BatanesMobile: (0918) 240.9237

(0920) 900.4250

Cagayan SME CenterDTI Provincial Office3/F, Tony Go Bldg.Cor. Luna & Burgos Sts.Tuguegarao City, CagayanPhone: (078) 846.4410Telefax: (078) 846.1628Email: [email protected]

National Economic Research andBusiness Assistance Center(NERBAC) - Cagayan ValleyRegional Government CenterCarig, Tuguegarao City, CagayanPhone: (078) 846.7466Fax: (078) 846.4637Email: [email protected] [email protected]

Isabela SME CenterDTI Provincial Office2/F, MercedesBldg.National Highway, Brgy. AlibagoIlagan, IsabelaTelefax: (078) 622.3748Email: [email protected]

Nueva Vizcaya SME CenterDTI Provincial Office2/F, Lumicao Bldg.Bayombong, Nueva VizcayaPhone: (078) 321.2023Fax: (078) 805.1347Email: [email protected]

Quirino SME CenterDTI Provincial OfficeDIP Bldg., San MarcosCabarroguis, QuirinoTelefax: (078) 692.5047Email: [email protected]

Region IIICentral Luzon

National Economic Research andBusiness Assistance Center(NERBAC) - Central LuzonG/F, Angeles Business CentreNEPO Mart ComplexAngeles CityPhone: (045) 625.9291Fax: (045) 625.9607Email: [email protected] [email protected]

Aurora SME CenterDTI Provincial OfficeCordial Bldg.National Highway, Brgy. SuklayinBaler, AuroraTelefax: (042) 209.4213Email: [email protected]

Bataan SME CenterCapitol Compound,Balanga City, BataanTelefax: (047) 237.5474Email: [email protected]

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Bulacan SME CenterBulacan Chamber of Commerce and IndustryHiyas ng Bulacan Convention CenterCapitol Grounds, Malolos, BulacanTelefax: (044) 791.2574 � 662.1180Email: [email protected]

Nueva Ecija SME Center2/F, Manila Bldg.Maharlika Highway cor. Gen. Tinio St.Cabanatuan CityPhone: (044) 463.8296Fax: (044) 600.0930Email: [email protected]

Olongapo SME Center2/F, Olongapo City HallOlongapo Cityc/o DTI Provincial OfficePhone: (047) 224.5988Telefax: (047) 224.6545Email: [email protected]

Pampanga SME CenterCapitol Bldg.Capitol CompoundSan Fernando City, PampangaTelefax: (045) 861.2711Email: [email protected]

Sustainable Partnership forEnergizing EntrepreneurshipDevelopment Business AssistanceCenter (SPEED-BAC)Pampanga Agricultural CollegePAC Campus, Magalang, PampangaTelefax: (045) 866.0809Email: [email protected]

Tarlac SME CenterDTI Provincial Office2/F, Anita Bldg., Zamora St.San Roque, Tarlac CityPhone: (045) 982.4724Telefax: (045) 800.1450Email: [email protected] [email protected]

Zambales SME CenterDOST Bldg., Balili, Iba, ZambalesPhone: (047) 224.6545Fax: (047) 224.5988Email: [email protected]

Region IV-ACALABARZON

Batangas SME CenterDTI Provincial OfficeNACIDA Bldg., B. Morada AvenueLipa City, BatangasTelefax: (043) 756.1336Email: [email protected]

Cavite SME CenterDTI Provincial Office#36 Malihan St., Zone 1Dasmariñas, CavitePhone: (046) 414.0188 � 414.0904Fax : (046) 414.0699Email: [email protected]

Laguna SME CenterDTI Provincial OfficeLaguna Trade & Tourism CenterNo. 38, Purok 3, Km. 75 Banca-BancaNational Highway, Victoria, LagunaTelefax: (049) 559.0254Fax: (049) 559.0151Email: [email protected]

National Economic Research andBusiness Assistance Center(NERBAC) - CALABARZONUnit 1, G/F, Marcelita Bldg.National Highway, Real, Calamba CityPhone: (049) 545.6169Fax: (049) 545.7573Email: [email protected]

[email protected]:www.nerbac-calabarzon.com

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Quezon-Lucena Chamber of Commereand Industry Business Center2/F Dinglasan Bldg.Quezon Avenue, Lucena CityPhone: (042) 660.1779

Rizal SME CenterDTI Provincial Office,2/F Budgetlane Arcade, National RoadBrgy. San Jose, Antipolo CityPhone: (02) 630.6891Fax: (02) 630.4231

Sustainable Partnership forEnergizing EntrepreneurshipDevelopment Business AssistanceCenter (SPEED-BAC)Roosevelt College SystemSumulong Highway, Cainta, RizalPhone: (02) 681.6210Email : [email protected]

Rodriguez One Stop Public CenterLocal Government of RodriguezPhone: (02) 941.3897 � 941.1338

Region IV-BMIMAROPA

Marinduque SME CenterDTI Provincial OfficeCor. Moreno & Del Mundo Sts.Brgy. Malusak, Boac, MarinduqueTelefax: (042) 311.1039 � 332.1750Email: [email protected]

Occidental Mindoro SME CenterDTI Provincial Office2/F, JMJ Bldg., Lapu-Lapu St.San Jose, Occidental MindoroPhone: (043) 491.2131Telefax: (043) 491.2210

Sustainable Partnership forEnergizing EntrepreneurshipDevelopment Business AssistanceCenter (SPEED-BAC)Small & Medium Entrepreneur Association, Inc.Municipal Compound, San JoseOccidental MindoroPhone: (043) 491.2131

Oriental Mindoro SME CenterDTI Provincial OfficeProvincial Capitol ComplexBrgy. Camilmil, Calapan CityOriental MindoroTelefax: (043) 286.7093Email: [email protected]

National Economic Research andBusiness Assistance Center(NERBAC) - MIMAROPA2/F, FILCON Bldg.Corner Leuterio and Ramirez Sts.San Vicente, Calapan CityOriental MindoroPhone: (02) 890.1712 � 890.5333Telefax: (043) 288.1869Fax: (02) 899.0900Email: [email protected]

Palawan SME CenterDTI Provincial Office2/F Circon Bldg.Rizal Avenue corner Valencia St.Puerto Princesa City, PalawanPhone: (048) 433.2492Fax: (048) 434.2965Email: [email protected]

Romblon SME CenterDTI Provincial Office3/F, JM Diaz Bldg.Quezon St., Romblon, RomblonTelefax: (042) 567.5090

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Region VBicol Region

Albay SME CenterDTI Provincial Office2/F, ACCI Bldg.Peñaranda Extension, BonotLegaspi City, AlbayTelefax: (052) 820.6830Email: [email protected]

National Economic Research andBusiness Assistance Center(NERBAC) - BicolDTI Regional Office3/F, Albay Capitol Annex Bldg.Old Albay District, Legaspi CityPhone: (052) 480.5719Fax:(052) 245.5942 � 480.5171/5718Email: [email protected]

Camarines Norte SME CenterDTI Provincial OfficeCarlos Segundo St., DaetCamarines NortePhone: (054) 721.2196 � 571.2310Fax: (054) 440.1339Email: [email protected]

Camarines Sur SME CenterDTI Provincial OfficeFEDMACSI Bldg.Panganiban Drive, Naga CityCamarines SurPhone: (054) 811.2787Telefax: (054) 473.8111 � 811.2858Email: [email protected]

Sustainable Partnership forEnergizing EntrepreneurshipDevelopment Business AssistanceCenter (SPEED-BAC)Camarines Sur State AgriculturalCollegeCSSAC Campus, Pili, Camarines SurPhone: (054) 475.6699 loc. 127Fax: (054) 477.3341Email: [email protected]

Catanduanes SME CenterDTI Provincial OfficeCatanduanes State CollegesCompound, CalataganVirac, CatanduanesPhone: (052) 811.1506Fax: (052) 811.1376 � 811.1947Email: [email protected]

Masbate SME CenterDTI Provincial OfficeDTI Bldg., Capitol Drive, Masbate CityTelefax: (056) 333.5733/34Email: [email protected]

Sorsogon SME CenterDTI Provincial Office2/F, Benjamin Ty Bldg.Cor. Vera & Quezon Sts.Sorsogon City, SorsogonPhone: (056) 211.1467Fax: (056) 211.1479Email: [email protected]

Region VIWestern Visayas

Aklan SME CenterDTI Provincial OfficeJSM Bldg.Veterans Ave., Kalibo, AklanPhone: (036) 262.5919Fax: (036) 268.5280Email: [email protected]

Sustainable Partnership forEnergizing EntrepreneurshipDevelopment Business AssistanceCenter (SPEED-BAC)Aklan State UniversityASU Campus, Kalibo, AklanPhone: (036) 268.2603Fax: (036) 267.6821Email: [email protected]

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Antique SME CenterDTI Provincial Office2/F, Susana Bldg.Isabel-Fornier Sts., San Jose, AntiqueTelefax: (036) 320.1569Email: [email protected]

Capiz SME CenterDTI Provincial Office2/F, Bermejo Bldg.McKinley St., Roxas City, CapizPhone: (036) 621.1151Fax: (036) 621.2637Email: [email protected]

Guimaras SME CenterDTI Provincial Office2/F, JJMC Bldg.San Miguel, Jordan, GuimarasTelefax: (033) 581.3165Email: [email protected]

Iloilo SME Center andNational Economic Research andBusiness Assistance Center(NERBAC) - IloiloDTI BuildingCorner J.M. Basa-Peralta St.Iloilo CityPhone: (033) 335.0548��335.0060Telefax: (033) 335.0083Email: [email protected]

[email protected]

Sustainable Partnership forEnergizing EntrepreneurshipDevelopment Business AssistanceCenter (SPEED-BAC)Central Philippine UniversityCPU Campus, Jaro, Iloilo CityPhone: (033) 329.1971Fax: (033) 329.1094Email: [email protected]

Negros Occidental SME CenterDTI Provincial Office3/F, Prudential Life Bldg.San Juan corner Luzuriaga Sts.Bacolod City, Negros OccidentalPhone: (034) 433.7920Telefax: (034) 433.0250Email: [email protected]

Technology and LivelihoodDevelopment Center(Provincial Government)Kadiwa Center, Gatuslao St.Bacolod City, Negros OccidentalTelefax: (034) 432.3413/14Email: [email protected]

Region VIICentral Visayas

Bohol SME CenterDTI Provincial Office2/F, FCB Bldg., CPG AvenueTagbilaran City, BoholPhone: (038) 411.3302 � 501.8828Telefax: (038) 411.3533Email: [email protected]

Cebu SME CenterDTI Provincial Office3/F, LDM Bldg.M.J. Cuenco Avenue cor. Legazpi St.Cebu CityPhone: (032) 255.7082 � 253.2631 253.5377 � 225.2165Fax: (032) 254.0840 ��412.1856Email: [email protected]

National Economic ResearchBusiness Assistance Center(NERBAC) - CebuG/F, LDM Bldg.Lapu-Lapu St., Cebu CityPhone: (032) 255.0036 � 412.1989 412.1868Fax: (032) 253.7465Email: [email protected] [email protected]

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Sustainable Partnership forEnergizing EntrepreneurshipDevelopment Business AssistanceCenter (SPEED-BAC)Cebu State College of Science & TechnologyMJ Cuenca & R. Palma Sts., Cebu CityPhone: (032) 416.6501Fax: (032) 255.2808Email: [email protected]

Negros Oriental SME CenterDTI Provincial Office2/F, Uymatiao Bldg.San Jose St., Dumaguete CityNegros OrientalPhone: (035) 225.7210/11 ��422.5509Fax : (035) 422.1764Email : [email protected]

Sustainable Partnership forEnergizing EntrepreneurshipDevelopment Business AssistanceCenter (SPEED-BAC)Dr. Miciano Road, Dumaguete CityPhone: (035) 422.7063Fax : (035) 225.0617Email: [email protected]

Siquijor SME CenterDTI Provincial OfficeCF Bldg.Legaspi St., PoblacionSiquijor, SiquijorTelefax: (035) 344.2238Email: [email protected]

Region VIIIEastern Visayas

Biliran SME CenterDTI Provincial Office2/F, 4th Door, JAC Bldg.Caneja St., Naval, BiliranPhone: (053) 500.9677Telefax: (053) 500.9390Email: [email protected]

Eastern Samar SME CenterDTI Provincial Office2/F, Formida Bldg.Cinco St., Borongan, Eastern SamarPhone: (055) 560.9746Fax: (055) 261.3124Email: [email protected]

Leyte SME Assistance Centerand Trade CenterCapitol Grounds, Tacloban City, LeyteTelefax: (053) 523.0229Email: [email protected]

[email protected]

National Economic ResearchBusiness Assistance Center(NERBAC) - Palo, LeyteDTI Regional Office 8Pawing, Palo, LeytePhone: (053) 323.3035/5680Fax: (053) 323.4082Email: [email protected]

Northern Samar SME CenterDTI Provincial Office2/F, Singson ApartmentCorner Balite & Quirino Sts.Catarman, Northern SamarTelefax: (055) 251.8334Email: [email protected]

One Stop Shop CenterCalbayog City HallJ.D. Avelino St., Calbayog CityPhone: (055) 209.3357

Samar SME CenterDTI Provincial Office2/F, Moratal Bldg.Cor. Mabini Ave. & San Fernando St.Catbalogan, SamarPhone: (055) 251.6417Telefax: (055) 251.2196Email: [email protected]

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Southern Leyte SME CenterDTI Provincial OfficeCaridad Uy Bldg.S. Demetrio St., Abgao, Maasin CitySouthern LeytePhone: (053) 570.8595/96Fax: (053) 381.4099Email: [email protected]

Region IXZamboanga Peninsula

Isabela City SME CenterDTI Provincial OfficeCity Hall Bldg.Sunrise, Isabela City, BasilanTelefax: (062) 200.7822

Zamboanga City SME CenterDTI Provincial Office2/F, Vicente Wee Bldg.Veterans Avenue, Zamboanga CityPhone: (062) 991.2704/05Fax: (062) 993.0594Email: [email protected]

[email protected]

Zamboanga del Norte SME Center DTI Provincial OfficeG/F Executive Bldg.Government ComplexDipolog City, Zamboanga del NortePhone: (065) 212.2331 � 212.2944Fax: (065) 212.5862Email: [email protected]

Zamboanga del Sur SME CenterDTI Provincial OfficeNACIDA Bldg., Capitol ComplexPagadian City, Zamboanga del SurPhone: (062) 214.2516/3326Fax: (062) 850.7001Email: [email protected]

National Economic ResearchBusiness Assistance Center(NERBAC) - Zamboanga3/F VHW Bldg., Veteran AvenueZamboanga CityTelefax: (062) 990.2177Email: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Zamboanga Sibugay SME CenterDTI Provincial Office2/F, J-Jireh Bldg.Veterans Village, National HighwayIpil, Zamboanga SibugayTelefax: (062) 333.5532

Region XNorthern Mindanao

Bukidnon SME CenterDTI Provincial OfficeManuel Bldg.San Isidro St., Malaybalay CityBukidnonTelefax: (088) 813.2101Email: [email protected]

Northern Bukidnon Sub-OfficeMunicipal HallManalo Fortich, BukidnonPhone: (088) 813.2101

Southern Bukidnon Sub-OfficeMunicipal Hall, Maramag, BukidnonPhone: (088) 813.2101

Business Assistance CenterCity Hall Complex, Ozamis CityPhone: (088) 521.2891

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Camiguin SME CenterDTI Provincial OfficeTourism Pavillon, J.P. Rizal St.Mambajao, CamiguinPhone: (088) 387.0036/0237Telefax: (088) 387.0037Email: [email protected]

Lanao del Norte SME CenterDTI Provincial Office0171 PM Durias Bldg.Quezon Avenue Ext., Pala-oIligan City, Lanao del NortePhone: (063) 221.5532/5534Telefax: (063) 221.6151Email: [email protected]

UNLAD Kabayan Migrant ServicesFoundation, Inc.SEEDS Center Bag-ongLinamon, Lanao del NorteTelefax: (063) 349.1144Email: [email protected]

Misamis Occidental SME CenterDTI Provincial OfficeCasing Bldg.J. P. Quijano St., Oroqueta CityMisamis OccidentalTelefax: (088) 531.1231Email: [email protected]

Misamis Oriental SME CenterOro Business Promotion Center2/F, 52nd Bldg.T. Gaerlan St., Cagayan de Oro CityPhone: (08822) 857.4867Fax: (08822) 722.291 � 712.473Email: [email protected]

National Economic ResearchBusiness Assistance Center(NERBAC) - Northern MindanaoNACIDA Bldg.Corrales Ave. cor. A Luna St.Cagayan de Oro CityPhone: (08822) 729.291� 722.278

Fax: (08822) 726.354Email: [email protected]

Region XISouthern Mindanao

Compostela Valley SME CenterDTI Provincial Office2/F, Tru Bank Bldg.Aravejo St., NabuntulanCompostela ValleyTelefax: (084) 376.0500Email: [email protected]

Davao City SME CenterDavao City Chamber of Commerce & Industry Inc.2/F, DCCCII Bldg., J. P. Laurel AvenueBajada, Davao CityPhone: (082) 221.7515/7552Fax: (082) 226.4433Email:[email protected] .ph

National Economic ResearchBusiness Assistance Center(NERBAC) - Davao2/F, Mintrade Bldg.Monteverde corner Sales Sts.Davao CityTelefax: (082) 225.4847Phone: (082) 224.0511 local 205Fax: (082) 300.9579 � 221.4952Email: [email protected]

Sustainable Partnership forEnergizing EntrepreneurshipDevelopment Business AssistanceCenter (SPEED-BAC)MASIKAP Foundation, Inc.DBP Bldg., CM Recto, Davao CityPhone: (082) 225.0960 � 228.6470Email: [email protected]

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Davao del Norte SME CenterDTI Provincial OfficeGovernment Center, MankilamTagum City, Davao del NortePhone: (084) 217.3337/3832Telefax: (084) 400.1451Email: [email protected]

St. Mary’s College BusinessResource CenterNational HighwayTagum City, Davao del NortePhone: (084) 217.2398

Davao del Norte Technology andLivelihood Development CenterNational HighwayTagum City, Davao del NortePhone: (084) 400.4298

Davao del Sur SME CenterInstitute for Community Services and DevelopmentCorjesu College, Sacred Heart Ave.Digos City, Davao del SurTelefax: (082) 553.2507Email: [email protected]

Davao Oriental SME CenterDTI Provincial Office3/F, Valles Bldg.Rizal St., Mati, Davao OrientalPhone: (087) 388.3735Fax: (087) 811.4072Email: [email protected]

Region XIISOCSKSARGEN

Cotabato City SME CenterDTI Provincial Office5/F, CYM Bldg.Don Rufino Alonzo St., Cotabato CityPhone (064) 421.9952Fax: (064) 421.3351Email: [email protected] [email protected]

General Santos SME CenterDTI General Santos City Field Office2/F, R.A. Bldg.South Osmeña, General Santos CityPhone: (083) 301.8057Fax : (083) 552.8385Email: [email protected]

[email protected]

National Economic ResearchBusiness Assistance Center(NERBAC) - GenSanG/F, RA Bldg.South Osmeña, General Santos CityPhone: (083) 228.9837 � 520.0071Fax : (083) 552.8385/8250Email: [email protected]

Notre Dame Business ResourceCenter Foundation, Inc.Notre Dame of Dadiangas CollegeMarist Ave., General Santos CityPhone: (083) 552.3252 � 301.4606Fax: (083) 552.5400Email: [email protected] [email protected]

North Cotabato Investment PromotionCenterProvincial Capitol, AmasKidapawan City, North CotabatoPhone: (064) 278.7052

Kidapawan City InvestmentPromotion CenterKidapawan City HallKidapawan City, North CotabatoPhone: (064) 278.3344

Sarangani SME CenterDTI Provincial Office2/F NGA Bldg.Capitol Park, Alabel, SaranganiPhone: (083) 508.2277Telefax: (083) 508.2014Email : [email protected] [email protected]

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South Cotabato SME CenterDTI Provincial Office3/F, Deluz Bldg.Gensan Drive cor. Aquino St.Koronadal CityTelefax: (083) 228.2659Email: [email protected]

Sultan Kudarat SME CenterDTI Provincial Office2/F, Quality Appliance Bldg.Alunan Highway, Tacurong CitySultan KudaratPhone: (064) 477.0059Telefax: (064) 200.3166Email: [email protected]

CARAGA Region

Agusan del Norte SME CenterDTI Provincial Office3/F, Rudy Tiu Bldg. A.D. Curato St.Butuan City, Agusan del NortePhone: (085) 341.9257 � 225.3341Fax: (085) 815.6158Email: [email protected]

National Economic ResearchBusiness Assistance Center(NERBAC) - CARAGA3/F, D&V Plaza Bldg.J.C. Aquino Avenue, Butuan CityPhone: (085)225.8847Fax: (085) 815.6136Email: [email protected] [email protected]: www.ourcaraga.com

Agusan del Sur SME Center2/F, Tourism Bldg.703 National HighwaySan Francisco, Agusan del SurPhone: (085) 242.3134 � 343.8591Fax: (085) 839.2025Email: [email protected]

Surigao del Norte SME CenterDTI Provincial Office2/F, Tamayo Bldg.Capitol Road, Surigao CitySurigao del NortePhone: (086) 826.4047Telefax: (086) 826.2373Email: [email protected]

Surigao del Sur SME CenterDTI Provincial Office3/F, Alex Bautista Bldg.Donasco St., Brgy. Bag-ong LunsodTandag, Surigao del SurTelefax: (086) 211.3029Email: [email protected]

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CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE

American Chamber of Commerce ofthe Philippines, Inc. (AmCham)2/F, Corinthian PlazaCPO Box 2562, Paseo de RoxasMakati CityPhone: (02) 818.7911 to 13Fax: (02) 811.3081Email: [email protected]:www.amchamphilippines.com

Australian – New Zealand Chamberof Commerce (Philippines)Inc. (ANZCHAM)7/F, Ascott Makati, Glorietta 4Ayala Center, Makati CityPhone: (02) 755.8840 to 41Fax: (02) 755.8843/44Email: [email protected]: www.anzcham.com

Australian Trade CommissionLevel 23, Tower 2, RCBC Plaza6819 Ayala Avenue, Makati CityPhone: (02) 757.8321Fax: (02) 757.8327Email:[email protected]

British Chamber of Commerceof the Philippinesc/o The British Embassy Manila120 Upper McKinley RoadMcKinley Hill, Taguig CityPhone: (02) 858.2255/2372/2373Fax: (02) 858.2390Email: [email protected]: www.bccphil.com

Canadian Chamber of Commerce ofthe PhilippinesUnit 1406, Antel Corporate Centre121 Valero St., Salcedo VillageMakati CityPhone: (02) 843.6457 � 843-6466/71Fax: (02) 843.6469Email: [email protected]: www.cancham.com.ph

European Chamber of Commerceof the Philippines (ECCP)19/F Axa Life CenterSen. Gil Puyat Ave., cor. Tindalo St.Makati CityPhone: (02) 845.1324 � 759.6680Fax: (02) 845.1395 to 97 (02) 759.6690 to 91Email: [email protected]: www.eccp.com

Indian Chamber of CommercePhils., Inc.Rm. 1803, Cityland 10, Tower 1156 H.V. Dela Costa St., Makati CityPhone: (02) 814.0918 � 844.7222Fax: (02) 844.6983Email: [email protected] [email protected]

Japanese Chamber of Commerceand Industry of the Philippines, Inc.22/F, Trident Tower312 Sen. Gil Puyat AvenueSalcedo Village, Makati CityPhone: (02) 816. 6877, 892.3233Fax. (02) 815.0317Email [email protected]: www.jccipi.com.ph

Korean Chamber of Commerce ofthe Philippines, Inc. (KCCPI)Unit 1104, Antel Corporate Centre121 Valero St., Salcedo VillageMakati CityPhone: (02) 885.7342Fax: (02) 855.7343

Le Club-French Chamber ofCommerce in the PhilippinesUnit B, 7/F, YL Holdings Bldg.115 V. Rufino cor Salcedo St.Legaspi Village, Makati CityPhone: (02) 813.9005Fax: (02) 892.6114

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Email: [email protected]: www.leclub-fcc.org

Philippine Chamber of Commerceand Industry (PCCI)3/F, ECC Bldg.355 Sen. Gil Puyat Ave., Makati CityPhone: (02) 896.4549 � 896.4798Fax: (02) 899.1727Email: [email protected]: www.philippinechamber.com

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DTI REGIONAL AND PROVINCIAL OFFICES


Regional Office12/F, Trafalgar Plaza105 H.V. Dela Costa St.Salcedo Village, Makati CityPhone: (02) 811.8231 to 33

(02) 811.836Fax: (02) 811.8271Email: [email protected] [email protected]: www.dtincr.ph/

Area 1 Office(Manila, Pasay & Parañaque)2/F, Park N’ Ride LawtonP. Burgos Avenue corner Dr. Basa St.Ermita, ManilaPhone: (02) 536.7153Email: [email protected]

[email protected]@dti.gov.ph

Area 2 Office (Makati, Las Piñas,Pasig, Muntinlupa, Pateros & Taguig)2/F, Room 208, Atrium of Makati Bldg.Makati Ave. cor. Paseo de RoxasMakati CityPhone: (02) 864.0847Fax: (02) 864.0829Email: [email protected]

[email protected]

Area 3 Office (Mandaluyong,Marikina, Quezon City & San Juan)G/F, Highway 54 PlazaEDSA (across SM Megamall)Mandaluyong CityTelefax: (02) 706.1767Email: [email protected]

[email protected]

Quezon City Satellite Office2/F, Cooling TowerQuezon City HallPhone: (02) 928.6124

Area 4 (Kaloocan, Malabon, Navotas& Valenzuela)5/F, Araneta Square MallBonifacio Monumento CircleRizal Avenue Ext. cor. Samson RoadKaloocan CityPhone: (02) 332.0854 � 332.0829Email: [email protected]


Valenzuela Satellite Office3/F, Valenzuela Convention CenterValenzuela City Hall CompoundPhone: (02) 291.6765


Regional OfficeJesnor Bldg.4 Cariño St., Baguio City, BenguetPhone: (074) 442.8634 � 442.1326Fax: (074) 442.5688Email [email protected]

[email protected][email protected]

AbraG/F, King David Palace HotelCapitulacion St., Zone IIBangued, Abra 2800Phone: (074) 752.7737Telefax: (074) 752.5616Email: [email protected]

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ApayaoTroy n Pearl Bldg.58 Aglipay RoadPoblacion, Luna, 3813 ApayaoMobile: (0928) 785.9631 (0920) 938.9791Email: [email protected]

Benguet3/F, Manongdo Bldg.17 Private Road, Magsaysay Avenue2600 Baguio CityPhone: (074) 304.1129 ��442.3776Telefax: (074) 619.2722Email: [email protected]

Ifugao2/F, ABC Bldg.Poblacion West, Lagawe, IfugaoTelefax: (074) 382.2006Email: [email protected]

Kalinga2/F, Lua Annex Bldg.Poblacion, Tabuk, KalingaPhone: (074) 423.0748Email: [email protected]

Mountain Province2/F, Walter Clapp CentrumPoblacion, Bontoc, Mountain ProvinceTelefax: (074) 602.1047Email: [email protected]

Region I - Ilocos Region

Regional Office4/F, Juanita Commercial Bldg.Quezon Avenue, San FernandoLa UnionPhone: (072) 700.1022 to 25

(072) 242. 4864Fax: (072) 700.1023Email: [email protected]

[email protected]@hotmail.com

[email protected]

Ilocos Norte3/F, Pacific Bldg.Abadilla St., Laoag City, Ilocos NortePhone: (077) 770.3243Telefax: (077) 771.4268Email: [email protected]


Ilocos SurJudy Chiu Bldg.Mabini St., Brgy. 1 PoblacionVigan City, Ilocos SurPhone: (077) 722.2688 � 722.0473Fax: (077) 722.8731Email: [email protected]


La Union2/F, Shaina TowerQuezon Avenue, San Fernando CityLa UnionPhone: (072) 888.2455/4597

(072) 700.4142Fax: (072) 700.0213Email: [email protected]


Pangasinan2/F, Star Bldg.Arellano St., Dagupan CityPangasinanPhone: (075) 515.3183Fax: (075) 523.4031Email: [email protected] [email protected]

[email protected]

Region II – Cagayan Valley

Regional Office4/F, Tony Go Bldg.Corner Luna & Burgos Sts.Tuguegarao City, CagayanPhone: (078) 846.2370 � 846.4635

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Telefax: (078) 846.4637Email: [email protected]

[email protected]

BatanesAberilla Bldg.National Road, Basco, BatanesMobile: (0918) 240.9237Email: [email protected] [email protected]

Cagayan3/F, Tony Go Bldg.Corner Luna & Burgos Sts.Tuguegarao City, CagayanPhone: (078) 846.4410Telefax: (078) 846.1628Email: [email protected]

[email protected]

IsabelaG/F, Mercedes Bldg.Maharlika Highway, Brgy. AlibagoIlagan, IsabelaTelefax: (078) 622.3748Email: [email protected]

[email protected]

Nueva VizcayaZB Saddul Bldg.#2 National Road, Sta. RosaBayombong, Nueva VizcayaPhone: (078) 321.2023Telefax: (078) 805.1347Email: [email protected]

[email protected]

QuirinoDIP Bldg.San Marcos, Cabarroguis, QuirinoTelefax: (078) 692.5047Email: [email protected]

[email protected]

Region III – Central Luzon

Regional Office2/F, Angeles Business CentreTeresa Avenue, Nepo Mart ComplexAngeles CityPhone: (045) 625. 9290/91

(045) 898.4900 ��625.9996Fax: (045) 625.9607Email: [email protected]

[email protected]@mozcom.com

AuroraCordial Bldg.National Highway, Brgy. SuklayinBaler, AuroraTelefax: (042) 209.4213Email: [email protected]

Bataan3/F, Criselda Marie Bldg.Capitol Drive, Balanga, BataanTelefax: (047) 237.3005 � 791.4221Email: [email protected]

[email protected]

Bulacan2/F, BFCCI Bldg.Mac Arthur Highway, SumapaMalolos City, BulacanPhone: (044) 791.0113Telefax: (044) 791.2283Email: [email protected]

[email protected]

Nueva Ecija2/F, CAL Bldg.113 Gen. Tinio St.Cabanatuan City, Nueva EcijaPhone: (044) 602.5622Telefax: (044) 463.8296Email: [email protected]

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Pampanga2/F, ABN PlazaMac Arthur Highway, SindalanSan Fernando City, PampangaPhone: (045) 860. 4625Telefax: (045) 455. 1413Email: [email protected]

Tarlac2/F, Anita Bldg.Zamora St., San RoqueTarlac City, TarlacPhone: (045) 800.1450Telefax: (045) 982.4724Email: [email protected]

Zambales2/F, Silangan Bldg.2410 Rizal Avenue, East Bajac-BajacOlongapo City, ZambalesPhone: (047) 224.6545 � 224.1135Fax: (047) 224.5988Email: [email protected]

[email protected]

Zambales Satellite Office4/F, Livelihood CenterZone 4, Iba, ZambalesPhone: (047) 811.1331Email: [email protected]

[email protected]


Regional Office3/F, Marcelita Bldg.National HighwayBrgy. Real, Calamba, LagunaPhone: (049) 545.6169/7570/7448Fax: (049) 545.7573Email: [email protected]

BatangasNACIDA Bldg.Old City Hall CompoundB. Morada AvenueLipa City, BatangasPhone: (043) 756.2330/6477Telefax: (043) 756.1336Email: [email protected]

[email protected]@pldtdsl.net

[email protected]

Cavite36 Malihan St., Zone IDasmariñas, CavitePhone: (046) 416.4700/3579Telefax: (046) 416.4799Email: [email protected]

dticavr4@pacific .net [email protected]

LagunaLaguna Trade and Tourism CenterNo.38 Purok 3, Km.75Brgy. Banca-Banca, National HighwayVictoria, LagunaTelefax: (049) 559.0254/0151Fax: (049) 559.0520Email: [email protected]

[email protected]

Quezon2/F, Lucena Grand TerminalDiversion RoadBarangay Ilayang DupayLucena CityPhone: (042) 795.0686/0382Fax: (042) 795.0442Email: [email protected]

[email protected]

Rizal2/F, Altica Arcade83 Circumferential RoadBrgy. San JoseAntipolo City, RizalTelefax: (02) 695.1711Email: [email protected]

[email protected]

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Region IV-BMIMAROPA

Regional Office5/F, Oppen Bldg.349 Sen. Gil Puyat Ave., Makati CityPhone: (02) 890.1712/5333Telefax: (02) 899.0900Email: [email protected]

[email protected]

MarinduqueCorner Del Mundo & Moreno Sts.Malusak, Boac, MarinduqueTelefax: (042) 332.1750 � 311.1039Email: [email protected]


Occidental MindoroSME Center, Municipal CompoundSan Jose, Occidental MindoroPhone: (043) 491.2131Telefax: (043) 491.2210

Email:[email protected]

[email protected]

Oriental MindoroProvincial Capitol ComplexBrgy. Camilmil, Calapan City5200 Oriental MindoroPhone: (043) 441.0245 � 286.7285Telefax : (043) 286.7093Email: [email protected] [email protected]

Palawan2/F, Circon Bldg.Rizal Avenue cor. Valencia St.Puerto Prinsesa City, PalawanPhone: (048) 433.2492Telefax: (048) 434.2965Email: [email protected]

[email protected]

RomblonFajarito Bldg.J. Luna cor. N. Aquino Sts.Brgy. Liwayway, Odiongan, RomblonTelefax: (042) 567.5090Email: [email protected]

[email protected]


Regional Office3/F, Capitol Annex Bldg.Old Albay District, Legaspi CityPhone: (052) 480.5749/5717 to 21Fax: (052) 245.5942Email: [email protected] [email protected]

Albay2/F, DBP Bldg.Quezon AvenueLegaspi City, AlbayPhone: (052) 480.6834Telefax: (052) 820.6830Email: [email protected]

[email protected] [email protected]

Camarines NorteCarlos Segundo St.Daet, Camarines NortePhone: (054) 571.2310 � 440.1339Telefax: (054) 721.2196Fax: (054) 721.4124Email: [email protected]


Camarines SurFEDMACSI Bldg.Panganiban DriveNaga City, Camarines SurPhone: (054) 811.2787Telefax: (054) 811.2858 � 473.8111Email: [email protected]


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CatanduanesCatanduanes State Colleges CompoundCalatagan, Virac, CanduanesPhone: (052) 811.1307Telefax: (052) 811.2778Email: [email protected]


MasbateDTI Bldg.Capitol Drive, Masbate City, MasbatePhone: (056) 333.5733Telefax: (056) 333.5734Email: [email protected]

[email protected]

Sorsogon2/F, Benjamin Ty Bldg.Corner Vera & Quezon Sts.Sorsogon City, SorsogonPhone: (056) 211. 1475/1479




Regional Office3/F, DTI Bldg.Corner J.M. Basa-Peralta Sts.Iloilo CityPhone: (033) 335.0548/0060Fax: (033) 335.0083/1980Email: [email protected]

[email protected]

AklanJSM Bldg.Veterans Avenue, Kalibo, AklanPhone: (036) 268.3405/500.7605Telefax: (036) 268.5280Email: [email protected]

[email protected]

Antique2/F, Susana Bldg.#3 T. Fornier St., San Jose, AntiquePhone: (036) 540.8726Telefax: (036) 320.1569Email: [email protected] [email protected]

[email protected]

Capiz2/F, Bermejo Bldg.McKinley St., Roxas City, CapizPhone: (036) 621.1151Fax: (036) 621.2637Email: [email protected]


Guimaras2/F, Mavikks Bldg.San Miguel, Jordan, GuimarasPhone: (033) 237.1663Telefax: (033) 581.3165Email: [email protected]

[email protected]

IloiloG/F, DTI Bldg.Corner J.M. Basa -Peralta Sts.Iloilo CityPhone: (033) 509.9942Telefax: (033) 337.0392Email: [email protected]

[email protected]@info.com.ph

Negros Occidental3/F, Prudential Life Bldg.San Juan & Luzurriaga Sts.Bacolod City, Negros OccidentalPhone: (034) 708.2423Telefax: (034) 433.0250Email: [email protected]


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Regional Office3/F, Rm. 311, WDC Bldg.Osmena Blvd. corner Burgos St.Cebu CityPhone: (032) 255.0036Fax: (032) 253.7465Email: [email protected]

[email protected]

Bohol2/F, FCB Bldg.CPG Avenue, Tagbilaran City, BoholPhone: (038) 411.3302/3523 (038) 501.8828Fax: (038) 411.3533Email: [email protected]

[email protected]

Cebu3/F, LDM Bldg.M.J. Cuenco Ave. corner Legazpi St.Cebu CityPhone: (032) 253.2631� 255.2165

(032) 255.7082Fax: (032) 412.1856 � 254.0840Email: [email protected]


Negros Oriental2/F, Uymatiao Bldg.San Jose St., Dumaguete CityNegros OrientalPhone: (035) 225.7210/11

(035) 422.5509Fax : (035) 422.1764Email: [email protected] [email protected]

SiquijorCF Bldg.Legaspi St., PoblacionSiquijor, SiquijorTelefax: (035) 344.2238Email: [email protected]

[email protected]


Regional OfficeGovernment CenterPawing, Palo, LeytePhone: (053) 323.4163/3035/5680Fax: (053) 323.4082Email: [email protected]

[email protected]

BiliranP. Inocentes St.6543Naval, BiliranPhone: (053) 500.9677Telefax: (053) 500.9390Email: [email protected]

[email protected]

Eastern Samar2/F, Pormida Bldg.Cinco St., Borongan, Eastern SamarPhone: (055) 560.9746Fax: (055) 261.3124Email: [email protected]

[email protected]

LeyteR & L Fernandez Bldg.785 Seaside, Fatima VillageTacloban City, LeytePhone: (053) 325.5263Telefax: (053) 325.6448Email: [email protected]

[email protected]

Northern Samar2/F, Singson ApartmentCorner Balite & Quirino Sts.Catarman, Northern SamarTelefax: (055) 251.8334Email: [email protected] [email protected]

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Samar2/F, Moratal Bldg.Cor. Mabini Ave. & San Francisco St.Catbalogan, SamarPhone: (055) 251.6417Telefax: (055) 251.2196Email: [email protected]

[email protected]

Southern LeyteS. Demeterio St.Abgao, Maasin, Southern LeytePhone: (053) 570.8595/96Telefax: (053) 381.4099Email: [email protected]



Regional OfficeGov. Ramos AvenueSta. Maria, Zamboanga CityPhone: (062) 991.3237 to 38Fax: (062) 991.3232Email: [email protected]


Isabela City Satellite OfficeCity Hall Bldg.Sunrise, Isabela City, BasilanPhone: (062) 200.7995Fax: (062) 200.7822Email: [email protected]

[email protected]

Zamboanga City2/F, VHW Bldg.Veterans Avenue, Zamboanga CityPhone: (062) 991.2704/05Fax: (062) 993.0594Email: [email protected]


Zamboanga Del NorteG/F, Felicidad I Bldg.Quezon Avenue, MiputakDipolog City, Zamboanga Del NortePhone: (065) 212.2331Fax: (065) 212.2944Email: [email protected] [email protected]

Zamboanga Del SurNACIDA Bldg.Capitol ComplexPagadian City, Zamboanga del SurPhone: (062) 214.3326/2516Fax: (062) 925.0560Email: [email protected] [email protected]

Zamboanga Sibugay Project Office2/F, J-Jireh Bldg.Veterans Village, National HighwayIpil, Zamboanga SibugayPhone: (062) 333.2507Telefax: (062) 333.5532Email: [email protected] [email protected]


Regional OfficeNACIDA Bldg.Corrales St. corner A. Luna St.9000 Cagayan de Oro CityPhone: (08822) 729.291� 722.278Telefax: (08822) 726.354Email: [email protected]


BukidnonManuel Bldg.San Isidro St.8700 Malaybalay City, BukidnonTelefax: (088) 813.2101Email: [email protected]

[email protected]

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CamiguinDBP Bldg.Gen. B. Aranas cor. J.P. Rizal Sts.9100 Mambajao, CamiguinPhone: (088) 387.0036Telefax: (088) 387.0037Email: [email protected]

[email protected]

Lanao Del Norte0171 PM Durias Bldg.Quezon Ave. Extension, Pala-o9200 Iligan City, Lanao del NortePhone: (063) 221.5532/5534

(063) 492.0025Telefax: (063) 221.6151Email: [email protected]

[email protected]

Misamis OccidentalCorner Rizal-Pastrano Sts.Poblacion I, 7207 Oroquieta CityMisamis OccidentalPhone: (088) 521.2891Telefax: (088) 531.1231Email:[email protected] [email protected]

Misamis Oriental3/F, Muñoz Bldg.52 Gaerlan St., Cagayan de Oro CityMisamis OrientalPhone: (08822) 857.4043Telefax: (08822) 722.291Email:



Regional Office3/F, Mintrade Bldg.Monteverde Ave. cor. Sales St.Davao CityPhone: (082) 222.1625 � 224.0511 (082) 300.9580

Fax: (082) 300.9579 � 221.4952Email: [email protected]

Compostela Valley Project Office2/F, Genacor Bldg.Corner Arebejo-Fuentes Sts.Nabunturan, Compostela ValleyProvinceTelefax: (084) 376.0500Email: [email protected]

Davao City4/F, Mintrade Bldg.Monteverde Avenue cor. Sales St.Davao CityPhone: (082) 224.0511 � 300.9580Fax: (082) 221.4952Email: [email protected]

Davao Del NorteGovernment CenterMankilam, Tagum CityDavao del NortePhone: (084) 217.3337Telefax: (084) 217.3832Email: [email protected]

Davao Del Sur2/F, Medic Pharma Bldg.Corner Dona Aurora & Corregidor Sts.Digos City, Davao del SurTelefax: (082) 553.2507Email: [email protected]

Davao Oriental2/F, Valles Bldg.Rizal St., Mati, Davao OrientalPhone: (087) 388.3735Telefax: (087) 811.4072Email: [email protected]

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Region XIISOCSKSARGEN

Regional Office4/F, De Luz Bldg.Gensan Drive, Koronadal CityPhone: (083) 228.9837Fax: (083) 520.0071Email: [email protected]

Cotabato City5/F, CYM Bldg.Don Rufino Alonzo St., Cotabato CityTelefax: (064) 421.3351Email: [email protected]

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General Santos CityG/F, R.A. Bldg.South Osmeña St.General Santos CityPhone: (083) 552.8385Fax: (083) 553.1033Email: [email protected]

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North CotabatoSingao Road, Apo Sandawa Homes Phase IIIKidapawan City, North CotabatoPhone: (064) 288.1531Telefax: (064) 288.1527Email: [email protected]

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Sarangani2/F, National Agency Bldg.Capitol Compound, AlabelSarangani ProvincePhone: (083) 508.2277Telefax: (083) 508.2014Email: [email protected]

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South Cotabato2/F, Del Rosario Bldg.Corner Zulueta St. & Gensan DriveKoronadal City, South CotabatoTelefax: (083) 228.2659Email: [email protected]

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Sultan Kudarat2/F, Quality Appliance Bldg.Alunan Highway, Tacurong CitySultan KudaratPhone: (064) 200.3166 � 477.0059Telefax: (064) 200.3881Email: [email protected]

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CARAGA Region

Regional Office4F, D&V Bldg.JC Aquino Avenue, Butuan CityPhone: (085) 342.5615 � 341.2293Fax: (085) 815.1271Email: [email protected]

Agusan Del NorteRudy Tiu Bldg. IIJC Aquino Avenue8600 Butuan CityAgusan del NortePhone: (085) 225.3341� 341.9257Fax: (085) 815.6158Email: [email protected] [email protected]

Agusan Del SurFaustino A. Asis Bldg.Gov. D.O. Plaza Government CenterProsperidad, Agusan del SurPhone: (085) 839.2025 � 242.3134Fax: (085) 839.2025Email: [email protected]

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Surigao Del Norte2/F, Tamayo Bldg.Capitol Road, 8440 Surigao CitySurigao del NortePhone: (086) 826.4047Telefax: (086) 826.2373Email:


Surigao Del Sur3/F, Alex Bautista Bldg.Donasco St., Bag-ong LungsodTandag, Surigao del SurTelefax: (086) 211.3029Email: [email protected]

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Autonomous Regionof Muslim Mindanao (ARMM)

Regional Office#3 & 4 Ilang-Ilang St.Mother Barangay, Rosary Heights 6Cotabato CityPhone: (064) 421.3442Telefax: (064) 421.7729Email: [email protected]

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BasilanN. Valderosa St., Isabela City, BasilanTelefax: (062) 200.3610Fax: (062) 200.7281Email: [email protected]

Lanao del SurSuzanne Apartment1-C, Echeveri and Consunji St.Iligan City, Lanao del SurMobile: (0920) 936.0115

MaguindanaoAlonto-Biruar Bldg.Mabini St., Cotabato CityTelefax: (064) 421.7775

SuluProvincial Capitol SiteJolo, SuluPhone: (085) 341.8911

Tawi-TawiIimoh St., Brgy. LamionBongao, Tawi-TawiPhone: (068) 268.1246Telefax: (068) 268.1043

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ECONOMIC ZONES

Philippine Economic Zone AuthorityRoxas Blvd cor San Luis St.Pasay CityPhone: (02) 551.3454�55Fax: (02) 891.6380Email: [email protected]


6750 Ayala Avenue Building6750 Ayala Avenue, Ayala CenterMakati CityPhone: (02) 848.5346Fax: (02) 848.5392

6780 Ayala6780 Ayala Avenue, Makati CityPhone: (02) 810.1701 to 13Fax: (02) 810.1703

6788 Ayala Avenue Building6788 Ayala Avenue, Makati CityPhone: (02) 886.6788Fax: (02) 886.6813

Amkor TechnologySpecial Economic ZoneEast Service RoadSouth Super Highway, Brgy. CupangMuntinlupa CityPhone: (02) 850.7106Fax: (02) 772.3375Email: [email protected]

Asahi Special Economic ZoneBrgy. Pinagbuhatan, Pasig CityPhone: (02) 641.1981 to 87 loc. 340Fax: (02) 641.1988

Aurora TowerAurora Blvd. cor. Gen. Aguinaldo Ave.Araneta Center, Cubao, Quezon CityPhone: (02) 911.3101 loc. 7334Fax: (02) 913.1061Email: [email protected]

BPI Buendia CenterSen. Gil Puyat Avenue, Makati CityPhone: (02) 816.9393 � 754.6956Fax: (02) 754.6721Email: [email protected]

Burgundy Corporate Tower252 Sen. Gil Puyat Avenue, Makati CityPhone: (02) 843.0411 to 16Telefax: (02) 886.4236Email: [email protected]

Convergys IT BuildingAyala Avenue cor. Salcedo St.Makati CityPhone: (02) 841.5809Telefax: (02) 848.5392

Cyber Park Building OneCorner Gen. Aguinaldo & P. TuazonAraneta Center, Cubao, Quezon CityPhone: (02) 911.3101Fax: (02) 913.1061

Diliman IT BuildingCommonwealth Ave., Diliman, Q.C.Phone: (02) 241.7031 �� 242.1901Fax: (02) 243.1312

DPC Place Building2322 Chino Roces Ave., Makati CityPhone: (02) 889.8861 to 64Fax: (02) 889.8631Email: [email protected]

East Cyber Gate Building169 EDSA, Mandaluyong CityPhone: (02) 533.6101Fax: (02) 532.5686

Eastwood City CyberparkE. Rodriguez AvenueBagumbayan, Quezon CityPhone: (02) 867.8826Fax: (02) 837.8806

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EDSA Central IT CenterEDSA corner United St.Mandaluyong CityPhone: (02) 818.3601 loc. 3501Fax: (02) 867.4117

EDSA Central IT Center 2EDSA corner United St.Mandaluyong CityPhone: (02) 818.3601 loc. 3501Fax: (02) 867.4117

E-Square IT ParkFort Bonifacio, Global City, TaguigPhone: (02) 555.0001 to 12Fax: (02) 551.1042

Eugenio Lopez Jr. CommunicationCenterMother Ignacia Avenue corner Sgt.Esguerra St., Diliman, Quezon CityPhone: (02) 924.4101 to 22 �� 415.2272Fax: (02) 411.1174

Export Plaza BuildingExport Bank Drive cornerChino Roces Ave., Makati CityPhone: (02) 878.0700Fax: (02) 878.0829

Food Terminal Incorporated SpecialEconomic ZoneFood Terminal ComplexEast Service Road, TaguigPhone: (02) 837.1385 � 838.4301Fax: (02) 866.1231Email: ft [email protected]

GT Tower InternationalAyala Ave. corner H.V. Dela Costa St.Makati CityTelefax: (02) 819.0302

Gateway Call Center OfficeAyala Center, Cubao, Quezon CityPhone: (02) 911.3101 loc. 8323Fax : (02) 911.5328Email: [email protected]

Gateway Office TowerAyala Center, Cubao, Quezon CityPhone: (02) 911.3101 loc. 8323Fax : (02) 911.5328Email: [email protected]

Global Trade Center1024 EDSA, Quezon CityPhone: (02) 426.3890Fax : (02) 426.3888 to 89Email: [email protected]

HTMT Cyber Park86 E. Rodriguez, Jr. Ave.Brgy. Ugong Norte, Quezon CityPhone: (02) 564.1521 to 27Fax : (02) 564.0429

Insular Life Building6781 Ayala Ave. cor. Paseo de RoxasMakati CityPhone: (02) 771.1944Fax: (02) 771.1717Email: [email protected]

Insular Life Corporate CenterInsular Life Drive, FilinvestCorporate City AlabangMuntinlupa CityPhone: (02) 771.1944Fax: (02) 771.1717Email: [email protected]

JG Summit Center6783 Ayala Ave., Salcedo VillageBrgy. Bel-Air, Makati CityPhone: (02) 687.5681Fax: (02) 632.7566

JGC Philippine Building2109 Prime St.Madrigal Business ParkAyala Alabang, Muntinlupa CityPhone: (02) 876.6000/6100Fax: (02) 807.6977

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Libran House IT Center144 Legaspi St., Makati CityPhone: (02) 810.5621Fax: (02) 817.0175

Macroasia Economic ZoneNichols Field, NAIA, Pasay CityPhone: (02) 855.2222 loc. 8933Fax: (02) 840.1892Email: [email protected]

Manila COD IT BuildingGen. Romulo St., Araneta CenterCubao, Quezon CityPhone: (02) 911.2451/2413Fax: (02) 911.2415

Manila Harbour CenterTondo, ManilaPhone: (02)925.3301 to 08Fax: (02) 920.7661

Market! Market!Lot C, Bonifacio Global City, TaguigPhone: (02) 848.5643 loc. 5851Fax: (02) 841.5851

Marvin Plaza Building2153 Chino Roces Avenue cornerHerrera St., Makati CityPhone: (02) 840.2280Fax: (02) 892.6419

McKinley Hill CyberparkFort Bonifacio Global City, TaguigPhone: (02) 840.2280Fax: (02) 892.6419

MSE CenterAyala Avenue, Ayala TriangleMakati CityPhone: (02) 848.5346Telefax: (02) 848.5392

Multinational Bancorporation Centre6805 Ayala Avenue, Makati CityPhone: (02) 813.3827/29Fax: (02) 813.3830

Niscom IT BuildingNo. 41 Commonwealth AvenueBrgy. Holy Spirit, Quezon CityPhone: (02) 932.0428Fax: (02) 931.0687

Northgate Cyber ZoneFilinvest Corporate City, AlabangMuntinlupa CityPhone: (02) 809.5440Fax: (02) 842.1158

Octagon IT BuildingOctagon Center, San Miguel AvenueOrtigas Center, Pasig CityPhone: (02) 816.6595Telefax: (02) 894.1985

Orient SquareEmerald Avenue, Ortigas CenterPasig CityPhone: (02) 636.8888Fax: (02) 636.1000Email: [email protected]

Pacific IT CenterPascor Drive, Brgy. Sto. NinoParanaque CityPhone: (02) 855.8600Fax: (02) 855.8690

Pacific Star BuildingCorners Sen. Gil Puyat & Makati Ave.Makati CityPhone: (02) 811.5965Fax: (02) 818.2375

PBCom TowerAyala Ave. cor. Herrera St., Makati CityPhone: (02) 807.6729Fax: (02) 807.2913

People Support Center IT BuildingAmorsolo St., Makati CityMakati CityPhone: (02) 841.5575

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Philamlife IT Building1207 Acacia Avenue, MadrigalBusiness Park, Brgy. Ayala AlabangMuntinlupa CityPhone: (02) 885.8989Fax: (02) 885.8984

Philamlife IT Tower8767 Paseo de Roxas, Makati CityPhone: (02) 885.8741Fax: (02) 885.8756 to 57Email: [email protected]

Philippine International Air TerminalsCo. Special Economic ZoneVillamor Airbase, Pasay CityPhone: (02) 854.5633Fax: (02) 854.5583

PSMT Philippines, Inc.73 Ortigas Avenue ExtensionBrgy. Sta. Lucia, Pasig CityPhone: (02) 888.0433Telefax: (02) 888.0689Email: [email protected]

RCBC PlazaAyala Avenue cor. Sen. Gil Puyat Ave.Makati CityPhone: (02) 815.9636Fax: (02) 834.4694

Riverbanks Center ICT Building IA. Bonifacio Ave. , BarangkaMarikina CityPhone: (02) 948.9793Telefax: (02) 948.9791Email: [email protected]

Riverbanks Center ICT Building IIA. Bonifacio Ave. , BarangkaMarikina CityPhone: (02) 948.9793Telefax: (02) 948.9791Email: [email protected]

Robinsons CyberparkEDSA cor. Pioneer St.Mandaluyong CityPhone: (02) 637.1670Fax: (02) 634.5277

Robinsons-Equitable TowerADB Avenue cor. Poveda St.Ortigas Center, Pasig CityPhone: (02) 687.1521Fax: (02) 687.1529

Robinsons Place Novaliches1199 Quirino Highway cornerMaligaya Road, Brgy. Pasong PutikNovaliches, Quezon CityPhone: (02) 632.7069Fax: (02) 632.0667

SDC IT BuildingDr. A. Santos Ave. corner Soreena Ave.Paranaque CityPhone: (02) 810.3272Fax: (02) 819.5091

SM Cyber Zone IBlock 9, SM Central Business ParkBay City, Pasay CityPhone: (02) 833.5522Fax: (02) 833.5521

SM iCitySM Central Business ParkBay City, Pasay CityPhone: (02) 834.1105Fax: (02) 833.5521

Summit One Office TowerShaw Boulevard, MandaluyongPhone: (02) 718.0148Fax: (02) 718.0147

The Annex@ShawShaw Boulevard, MandaluyongTelefax: (02) 718.3410Email:[email protected]

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The Enterprise Center6766 Ayala Ave. cor. Paseo de RoxasMakati CityPhone: (02) 818.7562Fax: (02) 817.3145

The Facilities Center548 Shaw Blvd., Mandaluyong CityPhone: (02) 718.0148Fax: (02) 718.0147

The Paseo Center IT Building8757 Paseo de Roxas cor. Sedeno St.Salcedo Village, Makati CityPhone: (02) 912.0756/1498Fax: (02) 912.1255Email: [email protected]

Union Bank PlazaMeralco Ave. cor. Onyx & Sapphire Sts.Ortigas Center, Pasig CityPhone: (02) 892.0011 loc. 2511Email: [email protected]

UP Science and Technology Park (N)Commonwealth Avenue, Quezon CityTelefax: (02) 928.2888

UP Science and Technology Park (S)C.P Garcia Road, Quezon CityTelefax: (02) 928.2888

V-Tech TowerG. Araneta Avenue cor. Ma. Clara St.Quezon CityTelefax: (02) 410.8406

Victoria Wave Special ZoneMalaria, Tala, Caloocan CityPhone: (02) 327.0106Fax: (02) 939.7218Email: [email protected]

Wynsum Corporate PlazaEmerald Avenue, Ortigas CenterPasig CityPhone: (02) 635.5051Fax: (02) 636.1612


Abra Agro-Industrial CenterGaddani, Tayum, AbraPhone: (02) 893.2383Fax: (02) 893.3453

Baguio City Economic ZoneLoakan Road, Baguio CityPhone: (074) 447.3334Fax: (074) 447.3330 �� 449.4154Email: [email protected]

John Hay Special Tourism EconomicZoneBaguio City, BenguetTelefax: (074) 444.5823

Kelly Special Economic ZoneKelly, Tuding & GumatdangItogon, BenguetPhone: (02) 812.5078Fax: (02) 812.5168

SM Baguio Cyberzone BuildingHarrison Road, Baguio CityPhone: (02) 831.1000 loc. 1222Fax: (02) 833.8621

Region I - Ilocos Region

Fort Ilokandia Tourism EconomicZoneBrgy. Balacad, Laoag CityIlocos NortePhone: (077) 772.1166Fax: (077) 772.1411

Pangasinan Industrial Part IIAlos, Alaminos, PangasinanPhone: (02) 533.7727Fax: (02) 531.0176

Poro Point Special Economic ZoneSan Fernando City, La UnionPhone: (072) 242.4016Fax: (072) 242.0683

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Sanctuary IT BuildingMcArthur Highway, Brgy. NancayasanUrdaneta City, PangasinanPhone: (075) 568.4286Telefax: (02) 895.9503

Region III – Central Luzon

Agus Industrial EstateBulac, Sta. Maria, BulacanTelefax: (02) 327.0106Email: [email protected]

Angeles Industrial ParkCalibutbut, Bacolor, PampangaPhone: (045) 326.6195 to 96Email: [email protected]

Bataan Economic ZoneNassco, Mariveles, BataanPhone: (047) 935.4004Fax: (047) 935.6046Email: [email protected]

Central TechnoparkSan Miguel, TarlacPhone: (02) 886.6800 to 01 & 03Fax: (02) 886.6799

Clark Special Economic ZoneAngeles City, Municipalities ofMabalacat and Porac, Pampanga andMunicipalities of Capas and Bamban,TarlacPhone: (045) 599.9000Fax: (045) 599.2507

Hermosa Economic ZoneHermosa, BataanPhone: (02) 815.8066Fax: (02) 813.0409

Luisita Industrial ParkSan Miguel, TarlacPhone: (045) 985.1125Fax: (045) 985.0526Email: [email protected]

Megacenter IT BuildingGen. Tinio & Melencio Sts.Cabanatuan CityPhone: (044) 463.1686/7449Fax: (044) 600.3788

Plastic Processing Center SpecialEconomic ZoneAlion and Cabcaben, MarivelesBataanPhone: (047) 561.2405/2431Email: [email protected]

PNOC Petrochemical ComplexBatangas Dos, Mariveles, BataanPhone: (02) 892.0293Fax: (02) 892.0346

Subic Hermosa Cyber CityCulis and Sumalo, Hermosa, BataanPhone: (02) 843.0411 to 16Fax: (02) 844.1071/9270

Subic Shipyard Special EconomicZoneCabaangan Point, Cawag, SubicZambalesPhone: (047) 232.2910Fax: (047) 232.3881Email: [email protected]

Tarlac Information Technology Park IBrgy. Tibag, San Isidro, Tarlac CityPhone: (045) 982.3041Fax: (045) 982.5341

Tarlac Information TechnologyPark IIBrgy. Tibag, San Isidro, Tarlac CityPhone: (045) 982.3041Fax: (045) 982.5341

Tarlac Information TechnologyPark IIIBrgy. Tibag, San Isidro, Tarlac CityPhone: (045) 982.3041Fax: (045) 982.5341

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TECO-Special Economic ZoneBrgys. Bundagul and ParalayunanMabalacat, PampangaPhone: (045) 323.4488Fax: (02) 840.2445Email: [email protected]


Province of Batangas

Cocochem Agro-Industrial ParkAplaya & Danglayan, Bauan,BatangasPhone: (043) 727.1511 to 13 loc. 451Email: [email protected]

First Batangas Industrial ParkManghinao and Balayong, Bauan,BatangasPhone: (02) 635.0870Fax: (02) 635.0707

First Philippine Industrial ParkSta. Anastacia, Sto. Tomas, BatangasPhone: (043) 405.5012Fax: (043) 405.5590Email: [email protected]

First Philippine Industrial Park(Extension)Pantay & Ulango, Tanauan, BatangasPhone: (02) 637.1854 to 61Fax: (02) 637.9448

Light Industry & Science Park IIISan Rafael & Sta. AnastaciaSto. Tomas, BatangasPhone: (02) 811.4656Fax: (02) 841.0287

Lima Technology CenterSan Lucas & Bugtong na DuloInosluban, Lipa CityPhone: (043) 981.0901Fax: (043) 981.0118Email: [email protected]

Lima Technology Center (Malvar)Santiago & Payapa, Malvar, BatangasPhone: (02) 813.2781Fax: (02) 840.3852

Philtown Technology ParkTrapiche, Pagaspas & Baloc-BalocTanauan, BatangasPhone: (02) 631.8101 loc. 7685Fax: (02) 632.7353

RLC Special Economic ZoneSimlong, Batangas CityPhone: (02) 637.1670Fax: (02) 634.5277

Robinsons Place LipaJP Laurel National HighwayMataas na Lupa, Lipa CityPhone: (02) 637.1670Fax: (02) 634.5277

South Coast Economic ZonePapaya, Nasugbu, BatangasPhone: (02) 894.4748Fax: (02) 812.8799

Tabangao Special Economic ZoneSan Vicente, BatangasPhone: (043) 723.4322Fax: (043) 723.1722Email: [email protected]

Province of Cavite

Cavite Economic ZoneRosario, CavitePhone: (046) 437.6090Telefax: (046) 437.6344

Cavite Eco-Industrial EstatePasong Kawayan II, Gen. Trias, Cavite

Cavite Productivity & Economic ZoneSahud-ulan, Tanza, Cavite

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Daiichi Industrial ParkMaguyam, Silang, CaviteTelefax: (046) 430.2923Email: [email protected]

EMI Special Economic ZoneBrgy. Anabu II, Imus, CavitePhone: (046) 471.1546Fax: (02) 712.3604Email: [email protected]

Fil-Estate Industrial ParkTrece Martirez City and Tanza, CavitePhone: (02) 637.0100 loc. 2035Fax: (02) 711.0533

Filoil Special Economic ZoneRosario, CaviteTelefax: (02) 840.2651

First Cavite Industrial EstateLangkaan, Dasmarinas, CavitePhone: (046) 402.1007Fax: (046) 402.1008Email: [email protected]

Gateway Business ParkJavalera, Gen. Trias, CavitePhone: (046) 433.0471Fax: (046) 433.0440Email: [email protected]

Golden Mile Special Economic ZoneGovernor’s Drive, Brgy. MaduyaCarmona, CavitePhone: (046) 430.3050Email: [email protected]

Island Cove Tourism Economic ZoneCovelandia Road, Binakayan, KawitCavitePhone: (046) 434.0210Fax: (046) 434.5273

People’s Technology ComplexMaduya, Carmona, CavitePhone: (046) 430.1630Telefax: (046) 430.1530Email: [email protected]

SM City BacoorGen. Aguinaldo cor. Tirona HighwayBrgy. Habay II, Bacoor, CaviteCavitePhone: (02) 834.9585Fax: (02) 834.1300

Province of Laguna

Allegis IT ParkCarmelray Industrial Park IIBrgy. Tulo, Calamba, LagunaPhone: (02) 810.6306Fax: (02) 817.5051

Calamba Premier Industrial ParkBatino, Parian & BarandalCalamba, LagunaPhone: (049) 545.4576Fax: (049) 545.5827Email: [email protected]

Carmelray Industrial Park ICanlubang, Calamba, LagunaPhone: (049) 549.3369Email: [email protected]

Carmelray Industrial Park IIPunta & Tulo, Calamba, LagunaPhone: (049) 545.0639Fax: (049) 545.9379Email: [email protected]

Carmelray International BusinessParkCanlubang, Calamba, LagunaPhone: (02) 8102.6306Fax: (02) 817.5051

Filinvest Technology ParkPunta & Burol-Bubuyan, Calamba,LagunaPhone: (049) 545.6996Email: [email protected]

Greenfield Automotive ParkDon Jose, Sta. Rosa, LagunaPhone: (049) 541.3335/2989Email: [email protected]

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Laguna International Industrial ParkGanado & Mamplasan, Binan,LagunaPhone: (049) 539.0575Fax: (049) 539.0095Email: [email protected]

Laguna Technopark, Inc.Binan, LagunaPhone: (049) 541.1476/0575Fax: (049) 541.1477Email: [email protected]

Laguna Technopark IIBinan, LagunaPhone: (02) 818.4040/3840Fax: (02) 818.3696

Laguna Technopark IIIBinan, LagunaPhone: (02) 818.4040/3840Fax: (02) 818.3696

Laguna Technopark IVBrgy. Don Jose, Sta. Rosa, LagunaPhone: (02) 818.4040/3840Fax: (02) 818.3696

Light Industry & Science Park IDiezmo, Cabuyao, LagunaPhone: (049) 543.0984Fax: (049) 543.0125Email: [email protected]

Light Industry & Science Park IIReal & La Mesa, Calamba, LagunaPhone: (049) 545.0525 to 26Fax: (049) 244.5677Email: [email protected]

Sta. Rosa Commercial IT ParkBrgy. San Jose, Sta. Rosa, LagunaPhone: (02) 810.0740Fax: (02) 812.8130

Toyota Sta. Rosa (Laguna) SpecialEconomic ZonePulong Sta. Cruz, Sta. Rosa, LagunaPhone: (049) 541.0586Fax: (049) 544.3020

YTMI Realty Special Economic ZoneBrgy. Makiling, Calamba, LagunaPhone: (049) 502.1530 loc. 2546Email: [email protected]

Province of Rizal

Eastbay Arts, Recreational &Tourism ZoneSan Roque, Angono & DaranganBinangonan, RizalPhone: (02) 633.6142Fax: (02) 633.6182

Robinsons Big R SupercenterSto. Domingo, Ortigas Ave. ExtensionCainta, RizalPhone: (02) 637.1670Fax: (02) 637.5277

Region IV-BMIMAROPA

Pamalican Island Tourism EcozonePamalican Island, Brgy. ManamosCuyo, PalawanPhone: (02) 819.0251 to 70Fax: (02) 811.5068

Rio Tuba Export Processing ZoneBrgy. Rio Tuba, Bataraza, PalawanPhone: (02) 892.1006 to 10Fax: (02) 817.6191

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Camarines Sur InformationTechnology ParkCapitol Complex, Cadlan, PiliCamarines SurPhone: (054) 475.7806Fax: (054) 475.7810

Global Industrial Maritime ComplexLarap, Jose PanganibanCamarines NortePhone: (054) 731.1029Fax: (054) 912.4816

Jose Panganiban Special EconomicZoneMunicipality of Jose PanganibanCamarines NortePhone: (02) 812.5246 to 47Fax: (02) 818.8971

Legaspi City Special Economic ZoneSitio Caridad, BanquerohanLegaspi CityPhone: (052) 820.1400Fax: (052) 820.1843

Misibis Resorts and EstatesCagraray Island, Brgy. MisibisBacacay, AlbayPhone: (052) 480.5000/7000Fax: (052) 820.4244

Rapu-Rapu Economic ZoneBrgys. Malobago and PagcolbonRapu-Rapu, AlbayPhone: (02) 813.4131Fax: (02) 893.9349


Amigo MallCorner Iznart and Delgado Sts.Iloilo CityPhone: (033) 337.7162/3394Fax: (033) 335.0921

Bacolod Information TechnologyParkBrgy. Estefania, Bacolod CityPhone: (034) 435.2568Fax: (034) 433.3352

Boracay Eco-Village Resort TourismEcozoneBrgy. Yapak, Boracay Island, MalayAklanPhone: (02) 533.6101 loc. 112 & 114Fax: (02) 532.1071

Monfort Information TechnologyBuilding22nd St., Lacson, Bacolod CityPhone: (034) 435.2089Fax: (02) 435.1684

Robinsons Metro BacolodAraneta St., Singcang, Bacolod CityPhone: (02) 637.1670Fax: (02) 634.5277

Robinsons Place IloiloLedesma St., Iloilo CityPhone: (02) 637.1670Fax: (02) 634.5277

San Carlos Economic ZonePalampas & Punao, San Carlos CityNegros OccidentalPhone: (034) 312.5478Fax: (034) 729.3055

SMCI IT CenterBenigno Aquino Avenue, MandurriaoIloilo CityPhone: (02) 831.8000 loc. 2774/75Fax: (02) 833.5521

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The Block IT ParkBrgy. Villamonte, Bacolod CityNegros OccidentalPhone: (0920) 904.1922


Arcenas Estate IT BuildingBanawa Hills, Brgy. LabangonCebu CityPhone: (032) 416.7800Fax: (032) 254.6189

Asia Town IT ParkLahug and Apas, Cebu CityPhone: (032) 231.5301 to 09Fax: (032) 231.530

Big Foot IT ParkBrgy. Mactan, Lapu-Lapu CityPhone: (032) 412.8811Fax: (032) 255.2359

Cebu IT TowerCorner Mindanao and Bohol Sts.Cebu Business Park, Cebu CityPhone: (032) 255.2020Fax: (032) 255.2413

Cebu Light Industrial ParkBasak, Lapu-Lapu City, Mactan, CebuPhone: (032) 340.7350Telefax: (02) 819.0941

Cebu South Road PropertiesTangke and Talisay, Cebu CityPhone: (032) 233.0811 to 12Fax: (032) 253.7256

DBP IT PlazaBrgy. Calindagan, Dumaguete CityNegros OrientalPhone: (02) 848.1021 to 27Fax: (02) 848.1006

Federated IT ParkBrgy. Sacsac, BacongNegros OrientalPhone: (02) 897.6821Fax: (02) 897.6805

HDWF-WTCI IT TowerMindanao Ave., Cebu Business ParkCebu CityPhone: (032) 234.2570Telefax: (032) 234.2560

HVG Arcade IT ParkSubangdaku, Mandaue City, CebuPhone: (032) 231.9193Fax: (032) 233.1838

Innove IT PlazaSamar Loop cor. Panay RoadCebu Business Park, Cebu CityPhone: (032) 412.4472Fax: (032) 415.8611

JY Square IT CenterSalinas Drive, Lahug, Cebu CityPhone: (032) 232.7247Fax: (032) 231.2522

KRC IT ZoneLopez Jaena St., SubangdakuMandaue City, CebuPhone: (032) 254.6356Fax: (032) 255.2413

Lexmark PlazaCebu Business Park, Cebu CityPhone: (032) 231.7551 to 54Fax: (032) 231.9539

Mactan Economic ZoneLapu-Lapu City, Mactan, CebuPhone: (032) 340.0593/95Fax: (032) 340.0591Email: [email protected]

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Mactan Economic Zone IIBasak, Lapu-Lapu City, Mactan, CebuPhone: (032) 341.4474Fax: (032) 340.4694Email: [email protected]

Mango SquareMaxilon Ave. corner Juana Osmena St.Cebu CityPhone: (032) 253.8567Fax: (032) 412.6899

MRI Special Economic ZoneSabang, Danao City, CebuPhone: (032) 417.0001 loc. 1060Email: [email protected]

New Cebu TownshipCantao-an, Naga, CebuPhone: (032) 340.0591Fax: (032) 340.0593

Oakridge IT Center880 A.S. Fortuna St., BaniladMandaue City, CebuTelefax: (032) 344.3574

Pioneer House CebuLot 8, Blk. 14, Cardinal Rosales Ave.Cebu Business ParkBrgy. Mabolo, CebuPhone: (02) 812.7777 loc.703/626Fax: (02) 894.0453

Polambato-Bogo Economic ZonePolambato, Bogo, CebuPhone: (032) 414.2201

Synergis IT CenterF. Cabahug St., KasambaganCebu CityPhone: (032) 261.5443 to 44

Taft IT ParkBrgys. Poblacion and SubangdakuMandaue City, CebuPhone: (032) 420.8888Fax: (032) 340.6003

West Cebu Industrial ParkArpili & Buanoy, Balamban, CebuPhone: (032)333.2263Telefax: (032) 333.2728Email: [email protected]


Amihan Woodlands TownshipDaja Daku & Taglawigan, San IsidroLeyte & Jubay, Calubian, LeytePhone: (02) 735.4071Fax: (02) 735.4070

Eastern Visayas Regional GrowthCenterTagpuro, San Isidro, New KawayanSto. Nino, Tacloban CityPhone: (053) 321.2055Fax: (053) 325.5129

Leyte Industrial Development EstateIsabel, LeytePhone: (053) 337.6639Fax: (02) 551.3428Email: [email protected]

Leyte Information CommunicationTechnology ParkBrgy. Pawing, Palo, LeytePhone: (053) 523.9635Telefax: (053) 321.6484


Ayala de Zamboanga Industrial ParkAyala, Zamboanga CityPhone: (062) 991.0713/4823

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CIIF Agro-Industrial ParkBrgy. Kiwalan, Iligan CityLanao del NortePhone: (063) 225.2559Email: [email protected]

Jasaan Misamis Oriental EcozoneSolana and Luz Banzon, JasaanMisamis OrientalPhone: (0882) 276.0122Fax: (0882) 635.2621Email: [email protected]

Pueblo de Oro IT ParkPueblo Business ParkBrgy. Upper CarmenCagayan de Oro CityPhone: (02) 811.4656Fax: (02) 841.0287

SMCO IT CenterPueblo de Oro, Upper CarmenCagayan de Oro CityPhone: (02) 833.5522Fax: (02) 833.5521


Damosa IT ParkJ.P. Laurel Ave. cor. Angliongto St.Lanang, Davao CityPhone: (082) 235.2134Fax: (082) 234.1384

First Oriental Business & IndustrialParkIlang, Bunawan District, Davao CityPhone: (082) 222.8736

Samal Casino ResortSan Isidro and LibertadIsland Garden City of SamalDavao del NorteTelefax: (02) 6921081

Sarangani Economic DevelopmentZoneCannery, Polomotok, South CotabatoPhone: (02) 810.2601 loc. 3209Email: [email protected]

SRC Calumpang EconomicDevelopment ZoneBrgy. Calumpang, Gen. Santos CityPhone: (083) 500.2500 loc. 3203Fax: (083) 500.2500 loc. 3209Email: [email protected]

CARAGA Region

Nasipit Agusan del Norte IndustrialEstateCamagong and Talisay, NasipitAgusan del NortePhone: (085) 283.3099

Philnico Industrial EstateNonoc Island, Surigao del NortePhone: (02) 867.4334

Shannalyne Technological andEnvironment ParkMilagros, Esperanza,Agusan del SurPhone: (02) 840.4229

Tubay Agro-Processing CenterDona Rosario, TubayAgusan del NortePhone: (085) 342.8022

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FOREIGN TRADE SERVICE CORPS

Coordinating Office3/F, DTI International Building375 Sen. Gil J. Puyat AvenueMakati CityPhone: (632) 897.9659/72 � 890.8378Fax: (632) 890.5073Email: [email protected] [email protected]: www.dti.gov.ph

Southeast Asia and Greater China

Beijing, P.R.O. ChinaPhilippine Trade & Investment CenterRm. 1703, Tower C, OceanInternational Center60 Dongsihuanzhonglu, CBD EastBeijingChaoyang District, Beijing, P.R.O.C.Phone: (86.10) 8586.581Fax: (86.10) 8586.597Email: [email protected]

Shanghai, P.R.O. ChinaPhilippine Trade & Investment CenterSuite 1711, Shanghai Mart2299 Yan’an West Road200336, Shanghai, ChinaPhone: (86.21) 6236.7297/7577Fax: (86.21) 6236.7576Email: [email protected]

Guangzhou, P.R.O. ChinaRm. 712, Guangdong Int’l Hotel339 Huanshi Donglu, GuangzhouGuangdong, P.R.O.C.Phone: (86.20) 8331.6331/32Fax: (86.20) 8331.2391Email: [email protected]

Nanning, P.R.O. ChinaPhilippine Trade & Investment CenterRm. 1903B, 19/F Orient ManhattanPlaza, Jin Hu Lu, Nanning CityGuangxi Autonomous Region,P.R.O.C.

Phone: (86.20) 8331.6331 to 32Fax: (86.77) 5590.899Email: [email protected]

Hong KongPhilippine Trade & Investment CenterPhilippine Consulate General14/F, United Centre, 95 QueenswayAdmiralty, Hong Kong SAR, ChinaPhone:(85.2) 2845.5223 � 2823.8559Fax: (85.2) 2866.8261Email: [email protected]

Indonesia

JakartaPhilippine Trade & Investment CenterJalan Imam Bonjol No. 6-8, MentengJakarta, Pusat 10310Republic of IndonesiaPhone: (62.21) 315.0109 � 391.9910Fax: (62.21) 314.9773Email: [email protected]

South Korea

SeoulPhilippine Trade & Investment CenterEmbassy of the PhilippinesJinsong Bldg., 34-44 Itaewon-dongYongsan-gu, Seoul, KoreaPhone: (82.2) 798.2502 � 798.2503Fax: (82.2) 798.2504Email: [email protected]

Malaysia

Kuala LumpurPhilippine Trade & Investment CenterOffice Suite 19-8-5Level 8 UOA Centre19 Jalan Pinang 50450Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaPhone: (60.3) 2164.3861Fax: (60.3) 2164.3863Email: [email protected]

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SingaporePhilippine Trade & Investment Center230 Orchard Road#07-234 Faber HouseSingapore 238875Phone: (65) 6887.3186Fax: (65) 6734.4539Email: [email protected]

Taiwan

TaipeiPhilippine Trade & Investment CenterMECO-Phil. Rep. Office in Taiwan11/F, No. 176, Chang Chun RoadTaipei, Republic of ChinaPhone: (886.22) 508.3162 � 508.1611Fax: (886.22) 508.1239Email: [email protected]

Thailand

BangkokPhilippine Trade & Investment CenterEmbassy of the Philippines760 Sukhumvit RoadBangkok, 10110 ThailandPhone: (66.2) 258.5382Fax: (66.2) 261.6869Email: [email protected]

India

New DelhiPhilippine Trade & Investment CenterEmbassy of the Philippines50-N Nyaya Marg, ChanakyapuriNew Delhi, 110021 IndiaPhone:(91.11) 2688.9091� 2410.1120Fax: (91.11) 2688.76401Email: [email protected] [email protected]

Vietnam

Ho Chi MinhPhilippine Trade & Investment CenterEmbassy of the Philippines

Unit 4E Harvest Center12 Le Thanh Ton St., Ben Nghe WardDistrict 1, Ho Chi Minh City, VietnamPhone: (84.8) 3825.7195Fax: (84.8) 3825.7194Email: [email protected]

Australia

SydneyPhilippine Trade & Investment CenterPhilippine Consulate GeneralSuite 302, Level 3, Thakral House301 George St., SydneyNSW 2000, AustraliaPhone: (61.2) 9299.0002Fax: (61.2) 9299.0007Email: [email protected]

Japan

TokyoPhilippine Trade & Investment CenterEmbassy of the Philippines5-15-5 Roppongi, Minato-kuTokyo 106-8535, JapanPhone: (81.3) 5562.1571/1591 to 92Fax: (81.3) 5562.1572/5562.1581Email: [email protected]: Hokkaido, Tohoku, Kanto,Shizuoka, Okinawa, Hokuriku (Niigata),Chubu (Yamanishi, Nagano, Shizuoka)

OsakaPhilippine Trade & Investment CenterPhilippine Consulate General Annex5/F, Osaka Chamber of Commerce &Industry Building2-8 Hommachibashi, Chuo-kuOsaka, 540-0029 JapanPhone: (81.6) 6910.7191 to 92Fax: (81.6) 691.07193Email: [email protected]: Kansai, Kinki, ChugokuShikoku, Chubu (Gifu, Aichi and Mie),Kyushu, Hokuriku (Toyama, Ishikawa andFukui)

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Middle East

Saudi Arabia

JeddahPhilippine Trade & Investment CenterPhilippine Consulate GeneralAl-Sayeddah Kaddja St., Al-FaisaliyahDistrict 1, P.O. Box 4974Jeddah 21412, KSAPhone: (96.62) 283.2876Fax: (96.62) 283.2648Email: [email protected]

[email protected]

United Arab Emirates

Abu DhabiPhilippine Trade & Investment CenterEmbassy of the PhilippinesVilla No. 2, Street 5, E-18-02,Plot No. 97 (behind Al-Falah Plaza)Madinat Zayed, P.O. Box 3215Abu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesPhone: (97.12) 641.5922/44Fax: (97.12) 641.2559Email: [email protected]

DubaiPhilippine Trade & Investment CenterPhilippine Consulate GeneralSuite 1507, 15/F, Al Masraf Bldg.Baniyas Road, Deira, Dubai, UAEP.O. Box 14066, Dubai, UAEPhone: (91.14) 223.6526Fax: (91.14) 222.9588Email: [email protected]

State of Kuwait

Kuwait CityPhilippine Trade & Investment CenterPhilippine Consulate GeneralRm. 2933, 29/F, Arraya CenterAl Shuhada Street, Sharq, Kuwait CityPhone: (96.5) 2299.7828Fax: (96.5) 2299.7800Email: [email protected]

Europe

Belgium

BrusselsPhilippine Trade & Investment CenterEmbassy of the Philippines207 Avenue Louise, Bte. 51050, Brussels, BelgiumPhone: (32.2) 649.4400 � 649.8948Fax: (32.2) 649.8940Email: [email protected]

France

ParisPhilippine Trade & Investment CenterEmbassy of the PhilippinesCNIT Center 3, Rm. 220, BP 4272-Place dela Defense, 92053 ParisLa Defense, FrancePhone: (33.1) 4692.2705Fax: (33.1) 4692.2716Email: [email protected]

Spain

MadridCommercial Office of the PhilippineEmbassy, Philippine Trade &Investment CenterGran Via 57, 8A, 28013, Madrid, SpainPhone: (34.91) 549.0551Telefax: (34.91) 541.0589Email:[email protected]

Germany

BerlinPhilippine Trade & Investment CenterEmbassy of the PhilippinesRankestrasse 3, 10789 BerlinGermanyPhone: (49.30) 8800.7719 (49.30) 8867.7499/5266Fax: (49.30) 8867.7501Email: [email protected]: www.philippine-embassy.de

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Italy

RomePhilippine Trade & Investment CenterEmbassy of the PhilippinesViale Medaglie d’ Oro No. 11200136 Rome, ItalyPhone: (39.06) 3974.6621Fax: (39.06) 3974.0872Email: [email protected]: www.philippineembassy- rome.com

The Netherlands

RotterdamPhilippine Trade & Investment CenterEmbassy of the PhilippinesRm. 337a, Beurs-World Trade CenterBeursplein 37, Postbus 30159,30011AA, RotterdamThe NetherlandsPhone: (31.10) 205.1950 to 52Fax: (31.10) 205.1955Email: [email protected] [email protected]: www.ptic.netherlands.nl

Sweden

StockholmPhilippine Trade & Investment CenterEmbassy of the PhilippinesSkeppsbron 20, Box 2092, SE-103 12Stockholm, SwedenPhone: (46.8) 206.717 � 235.665Fax: (46.8) 247.105Email: [email protected]


Switzerland

GenevaPermanent Mission of the Philippines to the WTOTrade & Investment Center8/F 80-82 Rue de Lausanne

1202 Geneva. SwitzerlandPhone: (41.22) 909.7900/06Fax: (41.22) 909.7916Email: [email protected]

United Kingdom

LondonPhilippine Trade & Investment CenterEmbassy of the Philippines1A Cumberland HouseKensington CourtLondon W8 5NX EnglandUnited KingdomPhone: (44.20) 7937.1898/7998Fax: (44.20) 7937.2747Email: [email protected]

North America

Washington, DCPhilippine Trade & Investment CenterEmbassy of the Philippines1600 Massachusetts AvenueN.W. Washington D.C., 20036 USAPhone: (1.202) 467.9418 to 19Fax: (1.202) 467.9428Email: [email protected]: Alabama, Arkansas, NorthCarolina, South Carolina, Kentucky,Louisiana, Maryland, Mississipi,Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia

New YorkPhilippine Trade & Investment CenterPhilippine Consulate General556 Fifth Avenue, New York 10036USAPhone: (1.212) 575.7925Fax: (1.212) 575.7759Email: [email protected]: Connecticut, Delaware,Florida, Georgia, Maine, Massachussets,New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York,Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island,Vermont

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Silicon ValleyPhilippine Trade & Investment CenterPhilippine Consulate GeneralSuite 429 The Philippine Center447 Sutter St., San FranciscoCalifornia 94108 USAPhone: (1.408)980.9637 (1.415) 773.2336Fax: (1.415) 773.1813Email:[email protected]: Alaska, Arizona, California,Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Montana,Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming

ChicagoPhilippine Trade & Investment CenterPhilippine Consulate General30 N. Michigan Avenue, Suite 1217Chicago, Illinois, 60602 USAPhone: (1.312) 345.9030Fax: (1.312) 345.9031Email: [email protected]: North Dakota, South Dakota,Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan,Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio,Wisconsin

Los AngelesPhilippine Trade & Investment CenterPhilippine Consulate GeneralSuite 602, 3250 Wilshire Blvd.Los Angeles, California 90010 USAPhone: (1.213) 822.4479/572.7204Fax: (1.213) 639.0990Email: [email protected]: Southern California, SouthernNevada, New Mexico, Arizona, Texas,Hawaii, Guam and Mexico

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GOVERNMENT FINANCING INSTITUTIONS

Development Bank of thePhilippines (DBP)DBP BuildingSen. Gil J. Puyat Avenuecorner Makati Avenue, Makati CityPhone: (02) 818.9511 to 20 (02) 818.9611 to 20Email: [email protected]: www.devbankphil.com.ph

Land Bank of the Philippines (LBP)Land Bank Plaza1598 M.H. Del Pilar cornerDr. J. Quintos Sts., Malate, ManilaPhone: (02) 522.0000 � 450.7001 (02) 551.2200 loc. 2655Fax: (02) 528.8580Email: [email protected]: www.landbank.com

National Livelihood DevelopmentCorporation (NLDC)7/F, One Corporate Plaza845 A. Arnaiz AvenueMakati CityPhone: (02) 817.2657Fax: (02) 817.2659

People’s Credit & FinanceCorporation2/F, Accelerando Building395 Sen. Gil J. Puyat AvenueMakati CityPhone: (02) 897.8521 to 23

(02) 897.3370Fax: (02) 897.8528Email: [email protected]: www.pcfc.gov.ph

Philippine Export-Import CreditAgency (PHILEXIM)formerly Trade and InvestmentDevelopment Corporation (TIDCORP)17/F, Citibank TowerValero corner Villar Sts., Makati CityPhone: (02) 848.1900 � 893.4204Fax: (02) 893.4474 � 893.4510Website: www.philexim.gov.ph

Quedan and Rural Credit GuaranteeCorporation (QUEDANCOR)Quedancor Center34 Panay Avenue, Quezon CityPhone: (02) 373.9711Telefax: (02) 373.9452 � 373.9453Email: [email protected]: www.quedancor.gov.ph

Small Business Guarantee andFinance Corporation (SBGFC)17/F & 18/F, Antel Corporate Center139 Valero St., Salcedo VillageMakati CityPhone: (02) 751.1888Telefax: (02) 813.5720Email: [email protected]: www.sbgfc.org.ph

Social Security System (SSS)SSS BuildingEast Avenue, Diliman, Quezon CityPhone: (02) 920.6446 to 55Fax: (02) 926.1644Email: [email protected]

[email protected]: www.sss.gov.ph

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TRADE ASSOCIATIONS

AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS

Cassava Planters & MillersAssociation of the PhilippinesUnit 2905, 9/F Raffles Corporate CenterEmerald Ave., Ortigas CenterPasig CityPhone: (02) 910.5063 to 54Fax: (02) 910.5062

Central Luzon Egg ProducersAssociationSan Pablo, Magalang, PampangaPhone: (045) 866.0082Fax: (045) 343.4352

Cocoa Foundation of thePhilippines, Inc.1977 Commonwealth Ave., Quezon CityPhone: (02) 952.6397

Federation of Cattle RaiserAssociation of the Philippines(FCRAP)#39 Canada St., Betterliving Subd.Sucat, Parañaque CityPhone: (02) 832.9648Fax: (02) 822.7577 to 78Email: [email protected]

National Federation of Egg Producersof the Philippines (NFEPP)#1139 F. Halili Ave.Turo, Bocaue, BulacanTelefax: (044) 278.6242Email: [email protected]

Philippine Association of BroilersIntegrators18/F, JMT Bldg. ADB Avenue, Ortigas CenterPasig CityPhone: (02) 702.5909Telefax: (02) 637.3506

Philippine Association of FeedMillers, Inc. (PAFMI)27/F, 2703 D. East Tektite TowerPSEC Exchange Road, Ortigas CenterPasig CityPhone: (02) 687.2472 � 687.5269Fax: (02) 687.2429Email: [email protected]

Philippine Association of HogRaisers, Inc. (PAHRI)122 Cordillera corner Samat St.Sta. Mesa Heights, Quezon CityTelefax: (02) 741. 9532

Pork Producers Federation of thePhilippines, Inc.2/F, Reliance House205 EDSA cor. Rochester St.Greenhills, MandaluyongTelefax: (02) 726.3644 � 744.3500Email: [email protected]

[email protected]

United Broilers Raisers Association(UBRA)539 Gen. Luna St.Malanday, San Mateo, RizalTelefax: (02) 654.5523Email: [email protected]

AUTOMOTIVE PARTSAND ACCESSORIES

Association of ConsolidatedAutomotive Parts Producers, Inc.(ACAPP)G/F, Guieb Bldg.961 Pres. Quirino Ave., Malate, ManilaPhone: (02) 522.0533Fax : (02) 536.8138Email: [email protected]

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Chamber of AutomotiveManufacturers of the Philippines(CAMPI)Suite 1206, 12/F Jollibee CenterSan Miguel Ave., Ortigas CenterPasig CityPhone: (02) 632.9733 to 35Fax: (02) 633.9941Email: [email protected]

Motor Vehicles Parts ManufacturersAssociation of the Philippines(MVPMAP)#24 Gen. Araneta cor. Gen. Atienza Sts.Brgy. San Antonio, Pasig CityTelefax: (02) 633.5382Email: [email protected]

Philippine Association of BatteryManufacturers, Inc. (PABMA)#80-82 Roces Ave., Quezon CityPhone: (02) 373.1234 � 374.1670Fax: (02) 374.1671 to 72

Philippine AutomotiveFederation Inc. (PAFI)Suite 1206, 12/F Jollibee CenterSan Miguel Avenue, Pasig CityTelefax: (02) 633.9941Email: [email protected]

Tire Manufacturers Association ofthe Philippines (TMAP)c/o Goodyear Philippines, Inc.Alabang-Zapote Road Almanza, Las Piñas CityPhone: (02) 876.4777Fax: (02) 876.4596Email: [email protected]

CHEMICAL AND CHEMICALPRODUCTS

Chamber of Cosmetic Industry of thePhilippines (CCIP)Rm. 203, Mega State Bldg.737 G. Araneta AvenueTatalon, Quezon CityTelefax: (02) 743.3897Email: [email protected]

Philippine OleochemicalManufacturers Association (POMA)c/o Pilipinas Kao, Inc.,6/F Raffles Corporate CenterEmerald AvenueOrtigas Center, Pasig CityPhone: (02) 915.0951 to 58Fax: (02) 915.0940 to 43

Samahan sa Pilipinas ng mgaIndustriyang Kemika (ChemicalIndustries Association of thePhilippines)Unit 2201, Cityland 10Tower 1, H.V. Dela Costa St.6815 Ayala Ave., North, Makati CityPhone: (02) 753.1752Telefax: (02) 814.0970Email : [email protected]

CONSTRUCTION

Cement Manufacturers Associationof the Philippines (CEMAP)Corporal Cruz cor. E. Rodriguez Jr. Ave.Bagong Ilog, Pasig CityTelefax: (02) 671.7585 to 86Email: [email protected]

Ceramic Tiles ManufacturersAssociationc/o Mariwasa, C. Raymundo AvenueBo. Rosario, Pasig CityPhone: (02) 628.3871 to 80Fax : (02) 628.1985Email: [email protected]

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Chamber of Real Estate and BuildersAssociations, Inc. (CREBA)3/F, CREBA CenterDon Alejandro Roces AvenueCor South “A” St., Quezon CityPhone: (02) 373.2265 to 70Fax: (02) 373.2271 to 74Email: [email protected]

Philippine ConstructorsAssociation, Inc. (PCA)3/F, Padilla Bldg.Emerald AvenueOrtigas Center, Pasig CityPhone: (02) 631.3135Telefax: (02) 631.2788Email: [email protected]

FASHION ACCESSORIES

Association of AccessoryManufacturers and Exporters of thePhilippines (AAMEP)Unit 1408, Richville Corporate TowerMadrigal Business ParkMuntinlupa CityPhone: (02) 772.2695 � 807.2878Fax: (02) 772.1162Email: [email protected]

Association of PhilippineLeathergoods Exporters andManufacturers (APLEM)c/o Manels Leather Asia, Inc.Block 1 Lot 7 Marian RoadMarian Park SubdivisionBrgy. Martin de PorresParanaque CityPhone: (02) 821.4739Fax: (02) 776.2887

Confederation of PhilippineJewellers, Inc.c/o Philippine Jewelry Business Club1903-B West Tower PSECExchange Road, Ortigas CenterPasig CityTelefax: (02) 687.5028 to 32 loc. 285Email: [email protected]

Fashion Accessories Manufacturersand Exporters FoundationPhilippines Inc.Costume Jewelry CenterDOST CompoundSudlon, Lahug, Cebu CityPhone: (032) 255.0851 � 255.0861Fax: (032) 255.0832Email: [email protected]

Guild of Philippine Jewellers, Inc.Unit 1103, Cityland Pasong Tamo Tower#2210 Don Chino Roces AvenueMakati CityTelefax: (02) 728.1722 or 26Email: [email protected]

Meycauayan Jewelry IndustryAssociation, Inc.Philippine Jewelry CenterPandayan, Meycauayan, BulacanPhone: (044) 721.0178/80 (044) 288.2611Fax: (044) 228.2840Email: [email protected]

Philippine Association of PearlProducers/Exporters#45 Don Vicente Madrigal AvenueCorinthian Gardens, Quezon CityPhone: (02) 810.0572Fax: (02) 818.9778

Philippine Jewelry Business ClubFoundationSuite 1903-B, West TowerPhilippine Stock Exchange CenterOrtigas Center, Pasig CityTelefax: (02) 687.7602Email: [email protected]

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Tannery Association of thePhilippines (TAP)Hermoso Compound, TugatogMeycauayan, BulacanTelefax: (044) 294.0659 � 840.2188Fax: (044) 277.5744Email: [email protected]

FRANCHISE

Association of FilipinoFranchisers, Inc. (AFFI)VCargo WorldwideArmal Compound, C. Raymundo Ave.Maybunga, Pasig CityPhone: (02) 506.8883Fax: (02) 642.1829Email: [email protected]

Philippine FranchiseAssociation (PFA)Unit 701, OMM-Citra Bldg.San Miguel Ave., Ortigas CenterPasig CityPhone: (02) 687.0365 to 67Fax: (02) 687.0635Email: [email protected]

FRESH AND PROCESSED FOOD

Albay Food ProcessorsAssociation, Inc. (AFPAS)Gimenez Bldg.176 Rizal St., Legaspi CityPhone: (052) 830.6830Fax: (052) 820.6496 � 820.6830

Association of CoconutBrokers, Inc. (ACBI)10/F, Rufino Bldg.6784 Ayala Ave. cor. Herrera St.Makati CityPhone: (02) 817.3241Fax: (02) 810.3927Email: [email protected]

Association of Philippine CoconutDesiccators (APCD)c/o Peter Paul Philippine CorporationJMT Corporate CondominiumOrtigas Center, Pasig CityPhone:(02) 633.1674 � 633.6391 to 92Telefax: (02) 633.1675 � 633.9883

Beverage Industry Associationof the Philippines23/F, SMPC Bldg.St. Francis St., Mandaluyong CityTelefax: (02) 634.6840

Bohol Processed FoodsSan Isidro District, Tagbilaran CityPhone: (038) 411.4894Email: [email protected]

CARAGA Regional Association ofTraders and Entrepreneurs in Food(CREATE FOOD)Joy Table Sauce FactoryKm. 13, Purok 4, Los AngelesButuan City, Agusan Del NortePhone: (085) 342.2884E-mail: [email protected]

Chamber of Flour Millersc/o San Miguel Mills Inc.27/F, JMT Bldg., ADB AvenueOrtigas Center, PasigPhone: (02) 633.8690Fax: (02) 634.0194

Chamber of Philippine CoconutOil Millers (CHAPCOM)c/o JNJ Oil Industries, Inc.Brgy. Isabang, Lucena City, QuezonPhone: (042) 710.4133 � 710.2949Fax: (042) 710.0543 � 815.4049

Coconut Oil RefinersAssociation (CORA)c/o AFTA Corp., 102 Agana Circle St.BF Homes, Parañaque CityPhone: (02) 825.4480Telefax: (02) 825.5105

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Philippine Chamber of FoodManufacturers, Inc.Rm. 1216, Cityland 10, Tower 2H.V. dela Costa St., cor. Ayala AvenueMakati CityPhone: (02) 892.4163Fax: (02) 893.3893Email: [email protected]

Philippine Coconut Oil ProducersAssociation, Inc. (PCOPA)c/o United Coconut Associations ofthe Philippines (UCAP)2/F, PCRDF Bldg.Pearl Drive cor. Lourdes St.Ortigas Center, Pasig CityPhone: (02) 633.9286Fax: (02) 633.8030Email: [email protected]

Philippine Food Processors andExporters Organization, Inc.(PHILFOODEX)Unit 1205, Jollibee PlazaEmerald Avenue, Ortigas CenterPasig CityPhone: (02) 634.3304 � 634.3466Fax: (02) 637.7434Email: [email protected]

Philippine Fruit AssociationInstitute of Plant BreedingUniversity of the PhilippinesLos Baños, LagunaPhone: (049) 536.2512 loc. 242Fax: (049) 536.3438

Philippine Mango ExportersFoundation, Inc.c/o Hi-Las Marketing CorporationKKK Processing Plant BuildingCRB Road, FTI ComplexTaguig, Metro ManilaPhone: (02) 838.4941 to 42

Food Processors Associationof Davao CitySME Center, 2/F Chamber Bldg.J.P. Laurel Ave., Bajada, Davao CityPhone: (082) 300.5494/95 � 722.4026Fax: (082) 221.1528Email: [email protected]

Fresh Frozen Seafood Associationof the Philippines, Inc.#004 Cabo SubdivisionBula, General Santos CityTelefax: (083) 552.2178/4287

Integrated Food ManufacturersAssociation of the Phils. (INFOMAP)2/F, Santander Bldg.20 Hemady St. cor. Aurora Blvd.New Manila, Quezon CityPhone: (02) 721.9518Fax: (02) 721.1653Email: [email protected]

Organic Producers TradeAssosiciations (OPTA)#21 Makatuning St., Brgy. ManresaQuezon CityPhone: (02) 363.6816Fax: (02) 364.3517Email: [email protected]

Philippine Association of FlourMillers, Inc. (PAFMIL)Rm. 311, 3/F Atrium Bldg.Makati Avenue, Makati CityPhone: (02) 811.4387/4366Fax: (02) 810.9462 � 811.4033Email: [email protected]

Philippine Association of MeatProcessors, Inc. (PAMPI)Suite 204 Sunrise CondominiumOrtigas Ave., Greenhills, San Juan

Fax: (02) 838.4940

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Philippine Sugar MillersAssociation, Inc. (PSMAI)Rm. 1402, Security Bank Centre6776 Ayala Ave., Makati CityPhone: (02) 891.1138/1202Fax: (02) 891.1144Email: [email protected]

Pilipino Banana Growers andExporters Association145 Rizal Street, Davao CityPhone: (082) 277.7771� 227.9113Fax: (082) 221.2024

Seaweed Industry Association of thePhilippines (SIAP)Shemberg Mktg.Cor. Lapu-Lapu & Osmeña Sts.Cebu CityPhone: (032) 346.0866Fax: (032) 346.0863/1892

United Coconut Associations of thePhilippines, Inc. (UCAP)2/F, PCRDF Bldg.Pearl Drive cor. Lourdes St.Ortigas Complex, Pasig CityPhone: (02) 633.8029/9286 to 87Fax: (02) 633.8030Email: [email protected]

FURNITURE AND FURNISHINGS

Albay Manufacturers Association(AFMA)2/F, DBP Bldg., Legaspi City, AlbayPhone: (052) 480.7693/7078Fax: (052) 214.3226/3176

Cebu Furniture Industries Foundation,Inc. (CFIFI)3/F, LDM Bldg.Cor. M.J. Cuenco Ave. & Legaspi Sts.Cebu CityPhone: (032) 253.3091/0274Fax: (032) 254.8246Email: [email protected]

Chamber of Furniture Industries ofthe Philippines (CFIP) - NationalChapterUnit H, 9/F Strata 100 Bldg.Emerald Avenue, Ortigas CenterPasig CityPhone: (02) 631.2834 � 632.9007

637.2742 to 43Fax: (02) 631.2977Email: [email protected]

Chamber of Furniture Industries ofthe Philippines - Davao Chapterc/o Romar’s Home FurnishingKm. 3, McArthur HighwayMatina, Davao CityPhone: (082) 298.0373Telefax: (082) 221.6607Fax: (082) 297.2901

Chamber of Furniture Industries ofthe Philippines (CFIP) - NegrosOccidental Chapterc/o DTI Provincial OfficeBacolod CityPhone: (034) 433.3307Telefax: (034) 433.0905/0250

Chamber of Furniture Industries ofthe Philippines (CFIP) - PampangaChapterPFTC Bldg., Furniture CityParalayunan, Mabalacat, PampangaTelefax: (045) 893.0091 to 93Email: [email protected]

Chamber of Furniture Industries ofthe Philippines (CFIP) - Vigan Chapter#14 Crisologo St., Heritage VillageVigan, Ilocos SurTelefax: (077) 722.2997Fax: (077) 632.2155

Furniture Industries of thePhilippines - Iligan ChapterBonifacio Avenue, Iligan CityPhone: (063) 492.3171Fax: (063) 221.6494

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GIFTS, TOYS AND HOUSEWARES

Cebu Gifts, Toys and HousewareManufacturers & ExportersAssociation, Inc. (CEBU-GTH)c/o PHILEXPORT-Cebu3/F, LDM Bldg., Legaspi St.Cor. M.J. Cuenco Ave., Cebu CityPhone: (032) 255.2797Fax: (032) 254.9259Email: [email protected]

Christmas Décor Producers andExporters Association of thePhilippines (CDPEAP)Felipa Center-Hall 1, ITC ComplexRoxas Blvd., Pasay CityPhone: (02) 831.2201 local 283Fax: (02) 831.8761Email: [email protected]

GTH-Bulacanc/o DTI-Bulacan2/F BFCCI Bldg.McArthur Highway, SumapaMalolos, BulacanPhone: (047) 791.0113/2283Email: [email protected]

Home Accents Group of thePhilippines, Inc. (HAPI)Unit 218, Chateau VerdeCondominium, Valle Verde IE. Rodriguez, Pasig CityPhone: (02) 633.0134Telefax (02) 689.8443Email: [email protected]

Lubida Agsamcraft Weaver’sAssociationLucac, San Francisco, Agusan Del Sur

Iloilo Furniture ManufacturersAssociation Inc. (IFMA)RTESDC Regional CenterTESDA CompoundZamora St., Iloilo CityTelefax: (033) 509.8355Email: [email protected]

GARMENTS, TEXTILES ANDSIMILAR PRODUCTS

Confederation of Garment Exportersof the Philippines (CONGEP)Suite 609, Executive Centre Bldg.Sen. Gil Puyat Ave., Makati CityPhone: (02) 897.1481Telefax: (02) 895.7614Email: [email protected]

Garment Business Associationof the Philippines (GBAP)#11 Miller St., San Francisco del MonteQuezon CityPhone: (02) 416.3702 �� 752.4223Fax: (02) 416.3555 �� 887.2124Email: [email protected]

Textile Mills Association of thePhilippines (TMAP)Suite 7C Vernida I Bldg.120 Amorsolo St., Legaspi VillageMakati CityPhone: (02) 970.0240Telefax: (02) 810.2844Email: [email protected]

Textiles Producers Association ofthe Philippines (TEXPAP)Rm. 513, Downtown Center Bldg.516 Quentin Paredes St.Binondo, ManilaPhone: (02) 241.1144Fax: (02) 241.1162

Phone: (085) 242.3134Fax: (085) 343.8034

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Philippine Chamber of HandicraftIndustries, Inc. (PCHI)CITC Compound#20 Russet St., SSS VillageMarikina CityTelefax: (02) 948.2274 Email: [email protected]

Philippine Toy and NoveltyManufacturers Association, Inc(PHILTOY)c/o MERR-C Embroideries Export Int’l#528 Hipolito St., CainginMalolos Bulacan 3000Phone: (044) 791.0443/1262Fax: (044) 791.1262

Pottery Exporters and ManufacturersAssociation of Pampanga, Inc.(PEMAPI)PEMAPI Office, San MatiasSto. Tomas, PampangaPhone: (045) 861.0506

Wooden Gifts and AccessoriesManufacturers Association, Inc.(WOODTAG)#46 Calumpit St., Project 7Veterans Village, Quezon CityPhone: (02) 371.3751Fax: (02) 374.6410Email: [email protected]

HOTEL AND RESTAURANT

Bohol Association of Hotels, Resortsand RestaurantsAgora, CPG Avenue, Tagbilaran CityPhone: (038) 411.3891 � 235.5497 (038) 501.7915

Hotel and Restaurant Associationof the Philippines (HRAP)Unit 803, Golden Rock Bldg.168 Salcedo St., Legaspi VillageMakati CityTelefax: (02) 816.2419Email: [email protected]

IT, ELECTRONICS AND ELECTRICALPRODUCTS

Albay Information &Communications TechnologyAssociation, Inc.2/F ACCI Bldg., Bonot, Legaspi CityPhone: (054) 480.6834Fax: (054) 820.6830Email: [email protected]

Association of Solution Integratorsof Davao (ASID)Unit 148, 14/F Landco-PDCPCorporate Center, J.P. Laurel AvenueDavao CityPhone: (082) 221.3344Fax: (082) 221.3344 loc. 555Email: [email protected]

Computer ManufacturersDistributors and Dealers Associationof the Philippines (COMDDAP)7/F, SEDCCO I Bldg.Rada cor. Legaspi Sts.Legaspi Village, Makati CityPhone: (02) 810.3814 � 892.7947Fax: (02) 815.6531 � 750.9456Email: [email protected]

Electronic Industries Association ofthe Philippines, Inc. (EIAPI)UP TBI Bldg., UP-Ayala TechnoparkC.P. Garcia cor. Katipunan AvenueDiliman, Quezon CityPhone: (02) 928.9344/9451Fax: (02) 928.7755Email: [email protected]

Federation of Electrical andElectronics Supplier andManufacturers of the Philippines,Inc. (PESA)3001 Ramon Magsaysay Blvd.

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Philippine Electronics andTelecommunications Federation(PETEF)7/F, Unit 11 PS Bank TowerTindalo St. cor. Sen. Gil Puyat AvenueMakati CityPhone: (02) 813.6398Fax: (02) 813.6397Email: [email protected]

Philippine Software IndustryAssociation (PSIA)BPAP, 9th Floor PalisadesCondominium, Perea St.Legaspi Village, Makati CityPhone: (02) 817.2727 local 209Email: [email protected]

Semiconductor and ElectronicsIndustries in the Philippines (SEIPI)Unit 902 Tower II, RCBC PlazaAyala Avenue cor. Sen. Gil Puyat Ave.Makati CityPhone: (02) 844.9028 to 30Fax: (02) 844.9036 to 37

METAL PRODUCTS

Agricultural MachineryManufacturers and DistributorsAssociation Foundation, Inc.(AMMDA)Rm. 200, 2/F CLF Bldg.#1167 Don Chino Roces Ave.Makati CityTelefax: (02) 890.5499Email:ammda_inc_ph i [email protected]

Metalworking Industries Associationof the Philippines – Manila Chapter#56 Kanlaon St., Mandaluyong CityTelefax: (02) 535.5565Email: [email protected]

Philippine Die and MoldAssociation, Inc. (PDMA)

Federation of Electrical andElectronics Supplier andManufacturers of the Philippines,Inc. (Cebu Chapter)c/o Washington Electrical & IndustrialSupply, 129 Magallanes St., Cebu CityPhone: (032) 254.0095 to 97Fax: (032) 253.4888

Integrated TelecommunicationsSuppliers Association of thePhilippines (ITESAP)Unit 1601, Cityland Condominium 10Tower II, H.V. dela Costa St.Salcedo Village, Makati CityTelefax: (02) 893.8527Email: [email protected]

Philippine Appliance IndustriesFederation (PAIF)2/F, Union-Ajinomoto Bldg.331 Sen. Gil Puyat Ave., Makati CityTelefax: (02) 890.6663Email: [email protected]

Philippine Association of ElectricalIndustries, Inc. (PAEII)Suite 712, Bank of the PhilippineIslands Bldg., Plaza CervantesBinondo, ManilaPhone: (02) 242.1161Telefax: (02) 242.1144

Philippine Electric WiresManufacturers Association(PEWMA)Suite 601, Campos Rueda Bldg.Urban St., Makati CityPhone: (02) 843.2841Fax: (02) 844.5448 MIRDC Compound, Gen. Santos Ave.

Bicutan, Taguig CityPhone: (02) 837.0431 local 403


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Philippine Iron and Steel TradersAssociation (PISTA)213 Rizal Ave. Ext. Bet. 2 & 3 Ave.Caloocan CityPhone: (02) 363.2580Fax: (02) 362.4232Email: [email protected]

Philippine Metalcasting Associations,Inc. (PMA)Quezon City Polytechnic Compound673 Quirino Highway, San BartolomeNovaliches, Quezon CityPhone: (02) 419.4278Fax: (02) 939.9320

Philippine Nail ManufacturersAssociation (PNMA)#23 Kaingin Road, Brgy. A. SamsonQuezon CityTelefax: (02) 363.2339

Philippine SteelmakersAssociation (PSA)25/F Galleria Corporate CenterEDSA corner Ortigas Ave., Quezon CityPhone: (02) 633.9071 to 84Fax: (02) 633.8033

Pipes and Tubes ManufacturersAssociation of the Philippines,Inc. (PTMAPI)Bo. Domingo, Cainta, RizalTelefax: (02) 655.7534Fax: (02) 248.2399Email: [email protected]

Tin Can Manufacturers Associationof the Philippines, Inc. (TCMAPI)#55 Amang Rodriguez AvenueSantolan, Pasig CityPhone: (02) 646.0840/2476Fax: (02) 645.2061Email: [email protected]

NON-METAL

Glass Manufacturers Associationof the Philippines (GMAP)P.O. Box No. 12903Ortigas Center, Pasig CityPhone: (02) 671.3213Fax: (02) 671.3346

Philippine Rubber IndustriesAssociation, Inc. (PRIA)c/o Ramcar Tire Corp.353 Henry Javier cor. Danny Floro Sts.Brgy. Oranbo, Pasig CityTelefax: (02) 671.5949Email: [email protected]

OTHERS

Animation Council of thePhilippines, Inc. (ACPI)9/F, Cyber 1 Bldg.Eastwood, Libis, Quezon CityPhone: (02) 457.7499Fax: (02) 687.7362Email: [email protected]

Association of Philippine Booksellerc/o Bookmark, Inc.264A Pablo Ocampo St., Makati CityPhone: (02) 895.8061 to 65Fax: (02) 897.0824Email: [email protected]

Association of Firearms andAmmunition Dealers of thePhilippinesPBD Bldg., #27 Don AlejandroRoces Ave., Quezon CityPhone: (02) 373.3088 loc. 148Telefax: (02) 414.3062Email: [email protected]

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Bohol United Woven RaffiaProducers AssociationCawayan, Inabanga, BoholPhone: (038) 512.9209Fax: (038) 512.9088Email: [email protected]

Chamber of Herbal Industries of thePhils. (CHIP)406 G. Reyes St.San Juan, Metro ManilaPhone: (02) 725.6241Fax: (02) 727.2129

Community Crafts Association of thePhilippines, Inc.693 G. Araneta Ave. cor Kaliraya St.Quezon CityEmail: [email protected]

Federation of PhilippineIndustries (FPI)Concepcion Industries Bldg.#308 Sen. Gil Puyat Ave., Makati CityPhone: (02)844.0324Fax: (02) 844.7264Email: [email protected]

Foreign Buyers Associationof the Philippines (FOBAP)Unit 1215, Cityland Condominium 10Tower I, 156 H.V. Dela Costa Ayala North, Salcedo VillageMakati CityPhone: (02) 892.8492 � 753.3029Fax: (02) 893.5126Email: [email protected]

Philippine Exporters Confederation,Inc. (PHILEXPORT)ITC Complex, Roxas Blvd.Cor Sen. Gil Puyat Ave., Pasay CityPhone: (02) 833.2531 to 34Fax: (02) 831.0231

Philippine Institute for SupplyManagement (PISM)Unit 2502-C , East TowerPhilippine Stock Exchange CenterExchange Road, Ortigas CenterPasig CityPhone: (02) 634.6632/5942/5955Fax: (02) 634.6348Email: [email protected]

Philippine Product Safety and QualityFoundation, Inc. (PPSQF)3/F, Trade and Industry Bldg.361 Sen. Gil Puyat Ave., Makati CityTelefax: (02) 890.9935Email: [email protected]

Philippine Tropical Fish Exporters’AssociationP.O. Box 8039, Parañaque CityPhone: (02) 715.1036Fax: (02) 715.1034Email: [email protected]

Supply Chain ManagementAssociation of the Philippines, Inc.P.O. Box 13254, Ortigas CenterPasig CityPhone: (02) 634.0816Fax: (02) 671.4793Email: [email protected]

PACKAGING

Packaging Institute of the Philippines(PIP)Unit 725, Cityland Shaw TowerSaint Francis St. corner Shaw Blvd.Mandaluyong CityPhone: (02) 687.3051 � 687.3143Fax: (02) 687.2018Email: [email protected]

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PAPER PRODUCTS

Association of Paper Traders of thePhilippines, Inc. (APTP)1407 Quezon Avenue, Quezon CityPhone: (02) 373.3311 to 18Fax: (02) 373.3292

Pulp and Paper ManufacturersAssociation, Inc. (PULPAPEL)6/F, Ace Building101 Rada cor. Dela Rosa Sts.Legaspi Village, Makati CityPhone: (02) 894.0052 � 892.9781Fax: (02) 894.0056 � 815.9460

PETROLEUM

Philippine Liquified Petroleum GasAssociation of the Philippinesc/o ASE Phil. Manufacturing Corp.Unit 602, Taipan Place Bldg.Ortigas Center, Pasig CityTelefax: (02) 633.7781

Philippine Petroleum Sea TransportAssociation (PHILPESTA)G/F, Stanford Tower Condominium1870 M.H. Del Pilar St., Malate, ManilaPhone: (02) 536.2217Fax: (02) 523.9098Email: [email protected]

PHARMACEUTICALS

Drugstores Associationof the Philippines (DSAP)3/F, AB Sandoval Bldg.Shaw Blvd. cor. Orambo DrivePasig CityPhone: (02) 631.4254Fax: (02) 633.5253Email: [email protected]

Pharmaceutical and HealthcareAssociation of the Philippines (PHAP)Unit 502, One Corporate Plaza845 Pasay Road, Makati CityPhone: (02) 815.0325 � 816.7334

(02) 816.7373 � 816.0618Fax: (02) 819.2702Email: [email protected]

RESOURCE BASED

Chamber of Mines of the PhilippinesRm. 809, Ortigas Bldg.Ortigas Avenue, Pasig CityPhone: (02) 635.4123 to 24Fax: (02) 635.4160Email:[email protected]

Federation of Cutflowers andOrnamental Plant Growersof the Philippines, Inc.c/o King Louis Flowers & Plants, Inc.MSBF Bldg., Quezon Ave.cor. Edsa Quezon CityTelefax: (02) 928.6189Email: [email protected]

Philippine Wood ProducersAssociation (PWPA)3/F, LTA Bldg.Rm. 305, 118 Perea St.Legaspi Village, Makati CityPhone: (02) 817.6751/6885Fax: (02) 817.6884Email: [email protected]

RETAIL

Direct Selling Association of thePhilippines (DSAP)7/F Gercon Plaza, 7901 Makati AvenueMakati CityPhone: (02) 864.2900/2966Fax: (02) 892.1179Email: [email protected]

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Foodcart Association of thePhilippinesSuite 201, Nissan Bldg.843 J.P. Rizal St., Makati CityPhone: (02) 789.8937Fax: (02) 890.9972

Philippine AmalgamatedSupermarkets Association, Inc.(PAGASA)#2 Nicanor A. Ramirez St.Cor. E. Rodriguez Sr. AvenueWelcome Rotonda, Quezon CityPhone: (02) 711.1290 � 743.7065Telefax: (02) 732.0509Email: [email protected]

Philippine Associationof Supermarkets, Inc. (PASI)#1238 GOSOC CompoundEDSA Balintawak, Quezon CityTelefax: (02) 362.8349Email: [email protected]

Philippine Retailers Association (PRA)Unit 2610, Jollibee PlazaEmerald Ave., Ortigas CenterPasig CityPhone:(02) 687.4180 to 81� 687.4985Fax: (02) 636.0825Email: [email protected]

SERVICES

Advertising Board of the Philippines,Inc. (ADBOARD)6/F, DAO I Condominium189 Salcedo St., Legaspi VillageMakati CityPhone: (02) 818.6158 � 817.7724Fax: (02) 818.7109Email: [email protected]

Association of DevelopmentFinancing Institutions in Asia and thePacific (ADFIAP) Consulting2/F Skyland Plaza, Sen Gil Puyat Ave.Makati CityPhone: (02) 816.1672 � 843.0932Fax: (02) 817.6498Email: [email protected]

Cold Chain Association of thePhilippines (CCAP)3/F, Steel Centre Bldg.A. Rodriguez AvenueManggahan, Pasig CityPhone: (02) 641.5690Telefax: (02) 942.3282Email: [email protected]

Confederation of TruckersAssociation of the Philippines (CTAP)Rm. 110, Mercantile Insurance Bldg.Gen. Luna cor. Beaterio Sts.Intramuros, ManilaTelefax:(02) 527.0610 � 524.4259 to 61Email: [email protected]

Contact Center Association of thePhilippines17/F, Rm. O, Burgundy Corporate TowerSen. Gil Puyat Ave., Makati CityPhone: (02) 889.7763 � 844.8341Telefax: (02) 886.4407Email: [email protected]

Custom Bonded WarehouseOperators Confederation, Inc.373 Boni AvenueBrgy. Malamig, Mandaluyong CityTelefax: (02) 531.1182Email: [email protected]

Filipino Shipowners Association5/F, Rm. 503, Victoria Bldg.United Nations Ave., Ermita, ManilaPhone: (02) 523.7269Fax: (02) 524.3164Email: [email protected]

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Financial Executives Institute of thePhilippines (FINEX)Unit 1901, 139 Corporate CenterValero St., Salcedo Village, Makati CityPhone: (02) 811.4052/4184/4186/4188Fax: (02) 811.4185Email: [email protected]

Food Caterers Association of thePhilippines (FCAP)#10 Baler St.San Francisco del Monte, Quezon CityPhone: (02) 371.4830Telefax: (02) 410.0394Email: [email protected]

Management Associationof the Philippines (MAP)Unit 608, Ayala Tower OneAyala Triangle, Ayala Ave., Makati CityPhone: (02) 751.1149Fax: (02) 751.1154Email: [email protected]

Medical Transcription IndustryAssociation of the Philippines, Inc.(MTIAPI)9/F, Palisades CondominiumPerea St., Legaspi VillageMakati CityPhone: (02) 509.0802Fax: (02) 817.2171Email: [email protected]

Philippine Association of Convention/Exhibition Organizers and &Suppliers, Inc. (PACEOS)c/o PETCO, Boom GroundsRoxas Blvd corner Sen. Gil Puyat Ave.CCP Complex, Pasay CityTelefax: (02) 556.2723Email: [email protected]

Philippine Independent PowerProducers Association3/F, Benpress Bldg., Exchange RoadOrtigas Center, Pasig CityPhone: (02) 449.6403Fax: (02) 637.1969Email: [email protected]

Philippine Cable TelevisionAssociation, Inc. (PCTA)Unit 504, Taipan Place CondominiumEmerald Ave., Ortigas CenterPasig CityPhone: (02) 638.8541Fax: (02) 638.8542Email: [email protected]

Philippine Liner ShippingAssociation (PLSA)G/F, Stanford Tower Condominium1870 M.H. Del Pilar St., Malate, ManilaPhone: (02) 521.4231Fax: (02) 404.1261

Printing Industries Associationof the Philippines (PIAP)Suite 212, Dela Rosa Condominium7648 Dela Rosa St., Makati CityPhone: (02) 810.9754/9109Telefax: (02) 894.5224Email: [email protected]

Production Management Associationof the Philippines (PROMAP)Unit 502, Ark Condominium92 Sierra Madre St., Mandaluyong CityPhone: (02) 535.7810Telefax: (02) 533.5720Email:[email protected]

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Screenprinting and Imaging GraphicAssociation of the Philippines(SIGAP)c/o G-Graphics Sales Corporation52 San Rafael St., Brgy. PlainviewMandaluyong CityPhone: (02) 531.0781/7452Fax: (02) 531.7182Email: [email protected]

SPA Association of the Philippines,Inc. (SAPI)1829 Jorge BocoboMalate, ManilaPhone: (02) 521.9904Telefax: (02) 521.9904Email:[email protected]

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