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PCCI recognizes environment-friendly companies

The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) conferred the Excellence in Ecology and Economy (E3) Award to SM Prime Holdings, Toshiba Information Equipment (Philippines) Inc. and N.A. Systems. The award was presented by no less than the President of the Philippines Her Excellency Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo during the culmination of the 34th Philippine Business Conference held at the Manila Hotel on 22 October 2008.

The Excellence in Ecology and Economy Award recognizes companies /enterprises that have demonstrated the most innovative and outstanding environmental program and practice.

PCCI recognizes Outstanding Workplace POPDEV Policies and Programs

The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the largest business organization in the country, recognized outstanding workplace population and development (POPDEV) policies and programs of companies and business organizations during the recently concluded 34th Philippine Business Conference held in Manila Hotel last October 20-22, 2008.

As part of its commitment to promote productivity and competitiveness in the workplace and address the implications of a growing population, PCCI together with the Employers’ Confederation of the Philippines (ECOP), staged the 3rd year Search for the Best Workplace POPDEV Policies and Programs, which aims to recognize companies and business organizations that have integrated demographics and socio-economic interrelationships in the formulation of development plans, policies and programs.

This year, two corporations and a local business organization were cited namely, Hamlin Industrial Corporation and Chiquita Unifruitti Philippines, and the Philippine Exporters Confederation (Philexport) Region 12.

PCCI Supports RP’s Bid as Health Hub of Asia

Recognizing the vast potential of the health and wellness industry to boost tourism and generate economic growth, the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) supported the Department of Tourism (DOT) in holding Asia’s biggest Medical Tourism and Wellness Summit.

With the theme “Embracing Health and Wellness in the Heart of Asia,” the summit brought together world-renowned experts in the health and wellness sector and highlighted the Philippines’ strategic location and competitive advantage in offering world-class healthcare services in various Centers of Excellence in the country.

Samie Lim, PCCI Vice-Chairman and Private Sector Champion for Tourism said that “by 2010, the number of people travelling internationally for their healthcare needs will increase by eightfold. Studies can no longer agree if it is a 2, 10 or 40 billion dollar business. Only one thing is very clear, it is a huge business and it will keep growing. Our ASEAN neighbors are already working towards their 2010 targets in terms of number of patients, in the lines of 1.5 to 2 million per country. It is high time that we decide on how to position and brand Philippines as a healthcare destination before the rest of ASEAN leaves us behind.”

ASEAN-BIS ‘08 to kick off in Thailand

The ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC) will hold the 2008 ASEAN Business and Investment Summit (ASEAN-BIS), bearing the theme “People to People: Commitment Towards ASEAN Prosperity”, in Bangkok, Thailand from December 13-15, 2008.

The 3-day Business Summit in Bangkok will feature dialogues with ASEAN Leaders and Dialogue Partners, Economic Ministers, Dignitaries, and Business and Community Leaders sharing best practices to advance business in an ASEAN Economic Community.

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