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QUICK FACTSGDP: US$292 billion (2015)

GDP per capita: US$2,904 (2015)

Official languages: Filipino, English

Currency: Philippine Peso (PHP)

World Bank Ease of Doing Business ranking (2017): 99 of 190 (NZ ranked 1 of 190)

Corruption Perceptions Index ranking (2016): 101 of 176 (NZ ranked 1 of 176)

Free Trade Agreements: AANZFTA (ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand)

Value of NZ exports: US$440.75 million (2016)

New Zealand’s 17th largest market in 2016

Population: 100.7 million (2015)

Land area: 298,170 sq km

Density: 337.7 people per sq km

The Philippines is:• one of the fasting-growing economies in the Asia

Pacific region

• the second-largest producer of geothermal power, behind the United States

• a country where agriculture employs 30.5 percent of the workforce

• New Zealand’s 17th-largest export destination

• a country where the service sector accounts for 57.1 percent of GDP.

ABOUT THE PHILIPPINESWith a median age of just 23 years, the Philippines’ population has created an economy that is open and dynamic. This is one of the fastest-growing countries in Asia and, partly thanks to the prevalence of English-speakers, it’s a great place for New Zealanders to do business.The Philippines is an archipelago of 7,100 islands strategically located in the heart of East Asia. In the past six years, the country has experienced an average of 6.2 percent GDP growth, the highest since the late 1970s.

With a total population of 102 million, it’s the third largest English-speaking country in the world, due to highly Westernised influences.

The Philippines and New Zealand have established a strong trading relationship under the ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (AANZFTA). Under this agreement, New Zealand exporters can benefit from reduced tariffs on merchandise products. Approximately 99.6 percent of products are expected to be duty free by 2020.

New Zealand also works with the Philippines in other regional and international forums such as the World Trade Organization (WTO), Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Regional Forum (ARF), and Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC).

New Zealand’s top exports to the Philippines include dairy products, with 71 percent share of our total exports, wood products (7 percent), meat (3.5 percent), and paper (4 percent). New Zealand exports of services are estimated at NZ$217 million.

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CONTENTSQuick facts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Trade agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Opportunities for New Zealand businesses . . . . . . . . . . 2

Food and beverage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Wood, building and interiors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Information and communication technology (ICT) . . . 2

Aviation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Infrastructure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Consumer retail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Tips on business culture and etiquette. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Local news and online media. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Travel and visiting Manila . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Accommodation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Visas and immigration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Transportation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Electricity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Communications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Currency, credit cards and ATMs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Public holidays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Useful phrases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Safety and security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Medical services and hospitals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Trade shows and industry exhibitions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Product registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Customs and import regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Setting up operations and establishing a business . . . 6

Taxation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Opening a bank account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Business associations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Local government directory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Business associations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

NZTE/Embassy contact details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

OPPORTUNITIES FOR NEW ZEALAND BUSINESSESFood and beverageThe Philippines is New Zealand’s 12th-largest food and beverage export destination, with exports totalling US$330 million in 2015. New Zealand is highly regarded as a quality supplier of dairy, meat, wine and seafood products.

Food accounts for almost half of an average Filipino family’s expenses. With Government-led campaigns and wide access to the internet, a growing number of Filipinos are becoming more health conscious. Modern grocery retailers remain the key distribution channel. New retail brands and formats are also being introduced with the launch of new convenience-store brands. Filipinos’ continuous exposure to foreign brands will continue to stimulate their interest.

Wood, building and interiorsThe construction and furniture manufacturing sectors are experiencing steady growth. Expansion within the construction industry will be driven largely by the residential and infrastructure markets.

The construction industry requires a high volume of wood products in the form of timber, plywood, wood composites, structural flooring, panelling and home fixtures – both for housing and infrastructure development. The phenomenal rise of DIY/home depot chains in the country is a reflection of the burgeoning construction and building products market.

There is added value for businesses that can supply Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)-certified wood products to furniture exporters, whose markets require such certification.

Information and communication technology (ICT) The ICT industry was expected to contribute as much as US$50 billion in annual direct revenues to the economy as of the end of 2016. The Philippine Business Process Outsourcing association (BPO) is one of the strongest drivers of this industry, which brought in around US$25 billion during 2016.

More than 27.5 million Filipinos are using smartphones. According to Euromonitor International, mobile commerce is expected to reach US$9 million by 2018. The Philippines has 41 percent internet penetration, higher than that of the region’s 32 percent. This represents a promising market of around 30 million users.

The growing adoption of cloud-based technology has driven demand in the ICT market also.

AviationThe number of tourist arrivals has been steadily increasing at an average of 8 percent per year. Tourism is hugely profitable and accounts for an estimated US$5 billion worth of spending by international visitors. In light of these figures, both local and foreign carriers intend to expand their operations to meet the expected increase in air travel. Domestic carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) and budget airline Cebu Pacific are expanding their air routes (PAL now flies direct to New Zealand).

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) are prioritising the development of the country’s airports and civil aviation

TRADE AGREEMENTS If you are a goods exporter, use the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade’s tariff finder to find out the applicable tariff rates for Philippines, as well as HS codes, document and shipping requirements. For more details on Free Trade Agreements in force, go to the Free Trade Agreements section of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade’s website.

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infrastructure. As air travel continues to become more popular, addressing congestion in the nation’s airports will be a priority. There are a number of airport development projects that are currently under way – the majority fall under the public private partnership (PPP) model. The scope of work for these projects includes passenger and cargo terminal building expansions and airside facilities.

Infrastructure Public infrastructure spending will be about 5.4 percent of GDP in 2017, 40 percent of which will be allocated to fix road networks, railways, seaports systems and airports.

The Philippines’ PPP Programme is key to addressing the country’s infrastructure needs. The Government is keen to accelerate the implementation of PPP projects by cutting the average time of approval/planning for infrastructure projects down from 29 months to less than 20 months. President Rodrigo Duterte is proposing to prioritise projects outside Metro Manila to generate employment in the countryside and to reduce crowding within the nation’s capital.

Consumer retail The retail sector has grown by 6 percent annually during the past five years. Consumer confidence and, consequently, consumer expenditure continued to grow, buoyed by a more robust job market and the growth in incomes of overseas workers. The country shows high dependence on remittance inflows for consumer spending, which stood at 10.2 percent of GDP in 2015.

Consumers are also turning to internet retailers to buy a wide range of goods, ranging from clothing and household products to airline tickets. Between 2009 and 2014, the retail sales value of internet retailing increased by 77 percent, reaching nearly PHP14 billion in 2014.

TIPS ON BUSINESS CULTURE AND ETIQUETTE• Normal business hours are anywhere from 8am to 5pm.

Executives normally arrive at work after 9am.

• Business meetings are usually started with a greeting and ‘getting to know you’ conversation before any serious business is discussed.

• Filipino businessmen prefer to do business with people they are comfortable with and those they know and trust. Rarely is a deal closed on the first meeting. A friendly relationship must be established between the supplier and customer.

• A business card is an important tool, so always have some ready for the people you are meeting.

• It’s always useful to get your contact’s mobile number as Filipinos are more likely to respond to an SMS.

• While gifts are not necessary, token gifts or corporate giveaways are a good way to ‘break the ice’.

• A lunch or dinner invitation is a useful means of putting your business contact at ease, where business can be discussed in a relaxed atmosphere.

• A ‘Yes’ does not always mean ‘yes’. Filipinos seldom like saying ‘No’, so an affirmative answer may mean ‘I hear you’.

• A business suit is almost always required for meetings with senior executives or senior government officials. For men, a business shirt and tie will be OK for most other meetings. Light suits and dresses are acceptable for women.

• Always allow ample travel time to take into account unpredictable traffic.

LOCAL NEWS AND ONLINE MEDIAHotel Category Website

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Door 1, Mandaya Arcade Corner Ponciano Palmagil Street Davao City Davao del Sur Philippines

www.inquirer.net

Business World

Raul L. Locsin Building I 95 Balete Drive Extension New Manila Quezon City Philippines 1112

www.bworldonline.com

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TRAVEL AND VISITING MANILA AccommodationHotel Area Address Telephone Website/Email

Holiday Inn & Suites Makati

Makati Glorietta Mall Palm Drive Ayala Center Makati

+63 2 909 0888 http://www.ihg.com/holidayinn/hotels/us/en/makati/mnlgs/hoteldetail

Fairmont Makati Makati 1 Raffles Drive Manila, Makati, 1224, Philippines

+63 2 795 1888 www.fairmont.com/makati/

Shangri La Makati Makati Ayala Avenue corner Makati Avenue Makati City

+63 2 813 8888 www.shangri-la.com

The Peninsula Manila

Makati Makati Avenue corner Ayala Avenue Makati City

+63 2 887 2888 www.peninsula.com

The New World Hotel

Makati Esperanza Street corner Makati Avenue Ayala Center Makati City

+63 2 811 6888 www.manila.newworldhotels.com/

All rates are subject to an additional 10 percent service charge, 12 percent VAT and 0.6 percent local government tax.

Most hotels have options to upgrade to their club rooms (for a minimal fee) for a more private breakfast and full-day access at the club lounge for afternoon tea, evening cocktails, use of boardrooms for two hours for meetings (subject to availability) and all-day refreshments. They also offer airport transfers with fees that can be charged to your room so there’s no need to exchange cash at airport.

Visas and immigration A visa is not required for New Zealand citizens staying less than three weeks.

If you’re staying longer, find out about longer stay visas at the Government’s immigration website.Transportation AirportsThe premier airport is the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) with three terminals that can be reached by Metro Manila.

The first international terminal (NAIA 1) is for non-Philippine Airline flights. The second terminal (NAIA 2 – Centennial Terminal) is for Philippine Airlines’ flights, while the third terminal (NAIA 3) is for domestic flights and some international flights (i.e. Singapore Airlines and Cathay Pacific). Always check the terminal number prior to departure.

While the airport is quite near the business centre of Makati City (approximately 8 kilometres), travel time may take up to an hour due to traffic congestion. It’s best to aim to be at the airport at least 3 hours before your flight.

Hotels typically have airport transfer services – you can have the cost of this added to your hotel bill.

TaxisThe best way around the city is by taxi, and they are normally metered. Air-conditioned taxis can be flagged

from the roadside and taxi queues. Drivers sometimes try to negotiate a fixed price depending on your destination, but always insist that the meter be used. Always carry smaller notes (PHP10, 20 or 50) as drivers sometimes do not have enough change for bigger bills. A tip is normally expected and it is acceptable practice to add at least PHP20 to the fare. Taxis do not accept credit cards.

Some five-star hotels have hotel cars that charge fixed rates to various destinations.

Uber and GrabCar services are also available and widely used.

CarRental cars with chauffeurs are available also and are sometimes the most convenient way of getting to various appointments around the city.

Driving around Manila yourself is not advisable.

Electricity Electricity is supplied in the Philippines at 220 volts AC, 60 hertz. It’s advisable to bring universal jack adaptors for plugging into electrical outlets.

CommunicationsInternational Direct Dial (IDD) facilities are available. You can also place international calls directly from your hotel room and toll charges will be added to your bill.

A New Zealand mobile phone account with an international roaming feature will work in the Philippines. Otherwise, you can buy a prepaid SIM card but you would need a mobile phone that can operate on the networks of the two main mobile phone service providers: Smart and Globe.

The Philippines is four hours behind New Zealand (five hours if daylight savings is in effect in New Zealand).

There are many internet cafes around the major shopping malls. The business centres in most five-star hotels offer internet services also.

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Currency, credit cards and ATMsCurrency The Philippine currency is peso (PHP). Coins range from a PHP 10, 5 or 1 to 25 centavos, 10 centavos, 5 centavos and 1 centavo. Common paper bills are PHP1,000, 500, 100, 50 and 20. While the PHP10 bill is still in circulation, these will gradually be replaced by the PHP10 coin. Less common is the PHP2,000 and PHP200 bill.

Check xe.com for current exchange rates.

BanksNormal banking hours are from 9am to 3pm, Monday to Friday. Some banks are open until 7pm as well as on Saturday and Sunday, especially BDO Banks, which are located within the malls.

ATM machines with Plus or Cirrus signs can dispense local currency (usually in PHP1,000, PHP500 or PHP100 notes) from your account.

For cash transactions, the PHP (Philippine Peso) is expected. Most large hotels, department stores and restaurants accept international credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Diners Club). Most establishments that accept these would have the logos displayed on their front door. It is advisable to ask the store if they accept credit cards before you buy anything.

The US dollar is the most acceptable form of foreign currency and most banks will exchange it for PHP at the prevailing exchange rate for the day. Hotels have very low conversion rates and the best rates can be obtained from Money Changers (business outlets) located in shopping malls.

Public holidays 1 January: New Year’s Day

25 February: EDSA Revolution Day (People’s Power Day)

9 April: Heroes’ Day, aka Day of Valor, aka Bataan Day (Araw ng Kagitingan)

1 May: Labour Day

12 June: Independence Day

August: National Heroes’ Day

November: Eid Ul Fitr (moveable date)

1 November: All Saints’ Day

2 November: All Souls’ Day

30 November: Bonifacio Day

24 December (evening) and 25: Christmas

30 December: Rizal Day

31 December: Bank/Public Holiday

You’ll find a full list of public holidays on the Public Holidays Global website.

Holidays that move are Holy Thursday until Easter, which is between mid-March and early April

Note: Easter is a major holiday in the Philippines and travel may be disrupted during this period.

Useful phrasesEnglish FilipinoGood evening Magandang gabiGood morning Magandang umagaGood afternoon Magandang haponHow do you do? Kamusta ka

Goodbye Paalam

Thank you Salamat

Safety and securityCompared to New Zealand cities, the Manila crime rate is high, but the incidence of violent crime against foreigners is low. Most Filipinos are honest people who will go out of their way to look after foreigners. Mugging is almost unknown in Makati and other business districts frequented by foreign business travellers, even at night. Being street-wise and taking normal precautionary steps will go a long way in ensuring personal safety.

Beware of pickpockets and purse snatchers in crowded areas.

Avoid accepting drinks from strangers, especially in less-reputable bars.

Do not accept rides from people you do not know and never accept a drink while in a stranger’s vehicle or in a taxi.

When you want to go to a bar or a nightspot, bring a friend or go in a group.

Leave valuables and important documents in the hotel or in a safety deposit box.

Avoid wearing flashy jewellery and never display large amounts of cash in public.

Visit the Safe Travel website for the latest travel advisory updates. New Zealanders in the Philippines are strongly encouraged to register their details on Safe Travel.

Medical services and hospitalsEmergencies National Emergency Hotline 911Police 117The list of hospitals, doctors and dentists provided below is for the convenience of your enquiries. Note that the best hospitals in the Philippines are generally privately owned and are operated as businesses.

It’s wise to travel with full medical insurance as you may be asked to prove you have cover in case of an emergency.

Makati Medical CenterNo. 2 Amorsolo Street Makati City Telephone: +63 2 8888 999

The Medical CityOrtigas Office Complex San Miguel Avenue corner Lourdes Road Telephone: +63 2 631 8626 or +63 2 635 6789

St. Luke’s Medical Center Quezon City279 E Rodriguez Sr Boulevard Quezon City Telephone: +63 2 723 0101

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St Luke’s Medical Center Global CityRizal Drive corner 32nd Street & 5th Avenue Taguig City Telephone: +63 2 789 7700

Doctor: P & D Peralta Medical Clinic135 dela Rosa Street corner Legaspi Street Makati City Telephone: +63 2 810 0820

Dentist: Dr Joel Gonzales G/F Keyland Building de la Rosa Street Legaspi Village Makati City Telephone: +63 2 892 4505 or +63 2 892 1212

Health tipsDo not drink water from the tap. Bottled water is available from grocery stores and 24-hour convenience stores.

Avoid using ice in drinks unless you know it came from a purified water source.

Tetanus shots and protection from Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B is recommended, in addition to the standard vaccines.

Dengue fever cases are common during the months of July to October. A certain type of mosquito that bites during daylight hours spreads the illness, so always use repellent.

It is highly recommended to organise health insurance cover when visiting the Philippines.

TRADE SHOWS AND INDUSTRY EXHIBITIONS The main trade show venues are the World Trade Centre Manila and the SMX Convention Centre. You can also find more information on the Government’s Centre for International Trade Expositions and Missions (CITEM) website.

PRODUCT REGISTRATIONImporters and distributors of food and beverage products need to secure a Certificate of Product registration from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) prior to importing products. To register your products, you should be able to (at least) provide the local partner with a Certificate of Free Sale and formal distributorship agreement.

CUSTOMS AND IMPORT REGULATIONS The Philippines is not a signatory to the carnet agreement so business visitors should check with New Zealand Trade and Enterprise if large product samples are being brought in.

SETTING UP OPERATIONS AND ESTABLISHING A BUSINESSThe most common business entities used by foreign investors are corporations and branches. Joint ventures tend to be feasible investment vehicles for construction projects and some energy operations only.

The regulatory environment tends to favour the establishment of a subsidiary over a branch, as foreign ownership restrictions don’t allow operation of a branch in certain industries.

Restrictions on foreign ownershipForeign ownership is restricted in corporations undertaking activities listed in the Foreign Investments Negative List (FINL).

Useful tips Foreign ownership participation in management is limited.

To set up a domestic corporation, a majority of the incorporators/directors must be individual Filipino residents.

The ratio of foreign directors to the total number of directors should generally not exceed the ratio of foreign equity to the total equity in the corporation.

There are no significant impediments to investment repatriation. However, to facilitate the remittance of profits, inward foreign investments should preferably be registered with the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (Central Bank of the Philippines).

TAXATION Tax Type Rate

Personal 32%Corporate 30%VAT 12%

Special income-tax rates are applicable to certain transactions and company set-up. KPMG provides a good fact sheet.

There is an existing treaty between New Zealand and the Philippines on the avoidance of double taxation.

OPENING A BANK ACCOUNT Non-Filipinos are allowed to open bank accounts, but are required to show additional documentation and identification. You may need to produce any/all of the following documents (as applicable):

• Alien Employment Permit

• Alien Certificate of Registration

• Special Work Permit

• SRRV

• Immigrant Visa

• Investors Visa.

For commercial/corporate accounts, the company should present its Articles of Incorporation and its Certificate of Registration issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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BUSINESS ASSOCIATIONSPhilippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry PCCI Secretariat Office 3/F Commerce and Industry Plaza 1030 Campus Avenue & corner Park Avenue Mckinley Town Center Fort Bonifacio Taguig City Telephone: +63 2 846 8196 www.philippinechamber.com

Australia-New Zealand Chamber of Commerce (ANZCHAM) 3/F Unit C Glass Tower 115 C Palanca Street Legaspi Village Makati City Telephone: +63 2 954 1254 www.anzcham.com

Philippines-New Zealand Business Council (PNZBC)c/o Destination Hotels office 401 Loyola Plans Building Arnaiz Avenue Makati City Telephone: +63 2 359 9423 www.pnzbc.com

Federation of Philippine Industries Unit 701 Atlanta Centre Condominium 31 Annapolis Street Greenhills San Juan Telephone: +63 2 722 3409, +63 2 584 9642 or +63 2 727 4359 www.fpi.ph

Philippine Amalgamated Supermarkets Association Ramirez corner E. Rodriguez Avenue Rotonda Quezon City Telephone:. +63 2 743-7065 www.pagasa.org.ph

IT & Business Process Association Philippines 5/F C2 Building High Street Central 30th Street & corner 7th Avenue Bonifacio Global City Taguig City Telephone: +63 2 817 2727 www.ibpap.org

Private Hospitals Association of the Philippines Room 113 PMA Building North Avenue Quezon City Telephone. + 63 2 929 7386 www.phap-ph.org

Philippine Wood Producers Association 3/F LTA Building 118 Perea Street Legaspi Village Makati City Telephone:. +63 2 817 6851 or +63 2 817 6885 www.pwpa.org.ph

National Geothermal Association of the Philippines c/o PNPC Complex Merritt Road Fort Bonifacio Taguig City Metro Manila Telephone. +63 2 893 6001 www.ngaphil.org

Makati Business Club 2/F AIM Conference Center Benavidez Street & corner Trasierra Street Legaspi Village Makati City Telephone: +63 2 751 1137 www.mbc.com.ph

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LOCAL GOVERNMENT DIRECTORYOrganisation Address Website / Email

Department of Trade & Industry Trade & Industry Building 361 Senator Gil J. Puyat Avenue Makati City Metro Manila Philippines 1200

www.dti.gov.ph

Department of Health San Lazaro Compound Tayuman, Sta. Cruz Manila Philippines 1003

www.doh.gov.ph

Department of Tourism The New DOT Building 351 Senator Gil Puyat Avenue Makati City Philippines 1200

www.tourism.gov.ph

Department of Agriculture Quezon Memorial Cir, Elliptical Road Underpass Diliman, Quezon City Metro Manila Philippines

www.da.gov.ph

Board of Investments Industry & Investments Building 385 Senator Gil Puyat Avenue Makati City 1200 Metro Manila Philippines

www.boi.gov.ph

Securities and Exchange Commission Secretariat Building, PICC Complex Roxas Boulevard Metro Manila Philippines

www.sec.gov.ph

Philippine Economic Zone Authority Building 5, DOE-PNOC Complex Energy Center, Rizal Drive Bonifacio Global City Taguig City Metro Manila Philippines 1634

www.peza.gov.ph

Food and Drug Administration Civic Drive, Filinvest Corporate City Alabang Muntinlupa City Philippines

www.fda.gov.ph

Bureau of Customs Boston Street, South Harbour Port Area Brgy 651 Zone 68 Metro Manila Philippines 1018

www.customs.gov.ph

Bureau of Immigration Magallanes Drive, Intramuros Metro Manila Philippines

www.immigration.gov.ph

Public-Private Partnership Center 8th Floor, One Cyberpod Centris, Eton Centris Epifanio de los Santos Avenue, Quezon City Metro Manila Philippines 1101

www.ppp.gov.ph

National Statistics Office; Philippines 3rd Floor, Vibal Building Times Street, EDSA, West Triangle Quezon City Metro Manila, Philippines 1104

www.census.gov.ph

Department of Foreign Affairs 2330 Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City Metro Manila Philippines

www.dfa.gov.ph

Central Bank of the Philippines A. Mabini Street & corner P. Ocampo Street Malate Manila Philippines 1004

www.bsp.gov.ph

BUSINESS ASSOCIATIONSService Provider Address Website / Email

Philippines Chamber of Commerce 3F Commerce & Industry Plaza 1030 Campus Avenue & corner Park Avenue Mckinley Town Center Fort Bonifacio Taguig City Philippines 1634

www.philippinechamber.com

Philippines New Zealand Business Council

4F Loyola Plans Building 849 Arnaiz Street Makati City Philippines

www.pnzbc.com

Australia New Zealand Chamber of Commerce

Unit C 3/F Glass Tower 115 C. Palanca Street Legaspi Village Makati City Philippines

www.anzcham.com

NZTE / EMBASSY CONTACT DETAILSOrganisation Address Telephone Website / Email

New Zealand Trade and Enterprise

(8am – 4.30pm)

New Zealand Embassy Level 35, Zuellig Building Makati Avenue & corner Paseo de Roxas Makati City Metro Manila Philippines 1225

+63 2 234 3833 www.nzte.govt.nz exporthelp@nzte.govt.nz

New Zealand Embassy

(8am – 4.30pm)

New Zealand Embassy Level 35, Zuellig Building Makati Avenue & corner Paseo de Roxas Makati City Metro Manila Philippines 1225

+63 2 234 3800 www.mfat.govt.nz/philippinesnzemanila@mfat.govt.nz

New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE) is the Government agency charged with a single purpose: growing companies internationally, bigger, better and faster, for the benefit of New Zealand.We employ 600 people, have over 200 private sector partners and draw on a global network of thousands more. We have people based in 50 offices, working across 24 time zones and 40 languages to support New Zealand businesses in over 100 countries. Our global presence lets us deliver value to the businesses we support, through our unique know-how (knowledge and experience) and know-who (networks and connections).Our know-how and know-who is expressed in our Maori name: Te Taurapa Tūhono. Te Taurapa is the stern post of a traditional Māori waka, which records

valuable knowledge, and stabilises and guides the craft forward. Tūhono represents connections to people and an ability to build relationships.We provide customised services and support to ambitious businesses looking to go global. We help them build their capability, boost their global reach, connect to other businesses and invest in their growth. We also connect international investors with opportunities in New Zealand through a global network of investment advisors.We call on our Government network and work closely with our NZ Inc partners and the business community, to grow our national brand and help businesses to open doors in global markets.

nzte.govt.nz

Disclaimer: This document only contains general information and is not formal advice. The New Zealand Government and its associated agencies (‘the New Zealand Government’) do not endorse or warrant the accuracy, reliability or fitness for any purpose of any information provided. It is recommended that you seek independent advice on any matter related to the use of the information. In no event will the New Zealand Government be liable for any loss or damage whatsoever arising from the use of the information. While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained herein, the New Zealand Government, its officers, employees and agents accept no liability for any errors or omissions or any opinion expressed, and no responsibility is accepted with respect to the standing of any firms, companies or individuals mentioned. April 2017