Lasting partnerships

The Philippine British Business Council (PBBC) and the British High Commission organized a two-day road show in Singapore to promote investment opportunities in the Philippines and in Philippine economic zones to British companies, particularly in infrastructure and public-private partnership (PPP) projects.

One of the key components of the road show was a business seminar on Philippine infrastructure and PPP investment opportunities held at the British High Commission in Singapore, where over 50 British infrastructure companies attended. 

A business delegation from the Philippines joined the road show to share the Philippine private sector perspective on doing business in the country. The delegation was led by PBBC co-chair and former Ambassador to the Court of St. James Jesus Tambunting, with representatives from Aboitiz, Ayala, HSBC, SGV & Co., Shell, Science Park of the Philippines  and the British Chamber of Commerce (Philippines).

Public Works Secretary Rogelio Singson, Trade Undersecretary Ponciano Manalo Jr., Public-Private Partnership Center executive director Cosette Canilao and Philippine Economic Zone Authority’s Elmer San Pascual, SGV & Co. chairman Cirilo Noel, Shell Companies country chairman Edgar Chua and HSBC Philippines president and CEO Wick Veloso also participated in the road show.

A presentation by Transportation Undersecretary Rene Limcaoco on future Philippine transport projects was well received by all participants, most especially on the urban rail projects expected to be rolled out by 2015 to 2016. The Singapore road show was able to drum up interest and attract potential British investors towards the infrastructure sector, as well as draw attention to the advantages of locating in Philippine economic zones. 

The British High Commission, the roadshow co-organizer, expressed that the growing interest of British companies to enter the Philippines is due to the upward economic trend of the country.

Allow me to conclude with the short message of Ambassador Tambunting to investors: “Harness the competitive strengths of the Philippines as we are now in a better position to forge a breakthrough in global competitiveness and economic growth by 2015, and just in time for the year-end launch of the ASEAN Economic Community.”  

Bravo! Well said, Ambassador Tambunting!

Top-notch beauty expertise

The hardworking Belo Medical Group founder and medical director Dr. Vicki Belo was invited as a guest speaker at the Smart Communications Inc.’s Fashion Forward: Beauty and Wellness Fair.

The celebrated beauty doctor discussed key information about the most common beauty concerns such as facial care, fat reduction, body sculpting and age-defying solutions during the event held at the Smart headquarters in Makati City. The company leads in the field of beauty and wellness.

Belo’s team of doctors and patient care specialists also gave a live demonstration of the Belo Exilis Plus and Botox, after which all the guests were given special gift packs.

With the growing demand for Belo beauty expertise, Dr. Belo also announced that new clinics are set to open soon at The Block-SM North EDSA and Abreeza Mall in Davao City.

Cheers to Dr. Vicki Belo and the entire Belo Medical Group team for taking part in this noteworthy affair!

Broadening business perspectives

The hardworking members of the Chamber of Pawnbrokers of the Philippines Inc. (CPPI) gathered at the Quezon City Sports Club to participate in the organization’s national convention.

With the theme “Broadening Our Business Perspectives,” the conference covered several topics on opening doors for better and more stable opportunities in the local pawnshop industry.

Keynote speakers of the event were entrepreneurship experts from the University of Santo Tomas Entrepreneurship department chairperson Prof. Celso Noel Aban and assistant professor Edwin Suson.

The indefatigable CPPI president and Zambia Consul Luis Ablaza made sure the event was a success from beginning until the end.

Congratulations and more power to the entire Chamber of Pawnbrokers of the Philippines Inc.!