OUR WORK
Through its strong relationship with the government, the European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines is able to support member companies by facilitating market access and working on the creation of a level playing field for both European and Filipino companies alike.
The ECCP's 24 sector committees convene to discuss cross-cutting and specific issues, listing key recommendations on actions needed to support market access for European businesses, and enable long-term economic welfare for the Philippines. Below are our advocacy wins in 2023.
24
Advocacy Committees
32
ECCP Signed and Co-signed position papers and letters
90
Engagements with the Philippine and European governments
148
Events
75
Committee Dialogues
OUR MEMBER STORIES
“We have always regarded the ECCP as an important partner. It is a consistent source of information on policies, business news, and potential alliances with other organizations. During the pandemic, our partnership with them grew from strength to strength, united by a common purpose: providing businesses with accurate and relevant information to help members make informed decisions. We will continue to collaborate with the ECCP in webinars about changing consumer attitudes & behavior, improving customer experience, and the socio-economic forces, sparking conversations with fellow members.“
Maria Celestina Lee
Managing DirectorIpsos Inc.
“As a global company based in the UK, being a member of a well-known chamber is a good start. It compliments your reputation and credibility and it also helps in making connections with local and multinational companies in the Philippines. The ECCP has extended more than that, from the steady access of information and policies, industry trends, to the most relevant issues. The ECCP has provided an avenue for opportunities and partnership. We are a proud member of the ECCP and we continue to stay true to our commitment in protecting people and enhancing lives with the help of partners like them.“
Ederine Gee Geneblazo
Managing DirectorRentokil Initial Philippines, Inc.
“The support from ECCP has been a tremendous help throughout, providing Penbrothers with opportunities to connect with global enterprises and provide them with remote teams in the Philippines to help them scale. As a member since 2018, the vast network that ECCP has given Penbrothers has allowed us to push boundaries and achieve our goals. Penbrothers is an organization that offers equal opportunities to foreign companies & Filipino talent. The ECCP has proven reliable and consistent, especially in this pandemic where it has never been so important to be able to give Filipinos access to jobs.“
Josef Werker
Managing DirectorThe Penbrothers International Inc.
“The ECCP has provided us with relevant actionable information that made a huge difference in our ability to effectively continue serving our clients here in Northern Mindanao and Mindanao. The pandemic has brought to the fore a unique set of problems and concerns that severely hampered many corporate entities in Mindanao and Region 10. The timely information provided by the ECCP and its members on the many and different aspects of the pandemic has further enabled our law firm to assist our corporate and business clients navigate, respond to, and face, this public health emergency.“
Atty. Kenneth Tamala
Senior PartnerSouthern Block Law/BNTB Law (Bacal Namalata Tamala Bidad)
“Our membership in the ECCP has allowed us to understand the pulse of the European business community in the Philippines. This membership has also enabled ING to connect better with European business concerns, and has given ING Bank better insights on the conduct of European businesses in the Philippines. ECCP provides ING the platform to reinforce ING’s relationship and connectivity with both European and Philippine business partners.“
Jun Palanca
Managing Director and Country ManagerING Bank N.V. Manila
“We continue to support ECCP apart from being member for many years now, as it helps us to increase our visibility, generating referrals and leading to new opportunities. I am confident that ECCP is a great avenue for quality networking and Building a long term relationship. Let us not forget that most of the strongest friendships started from networking in the business world. ECCP keeps you informed and updated, regularly providing the latest information’s, like highlighting upcoming legal requirements or technological advancements.“
Werner Berger
Chief Executive OfficerWerdenberg International Corporation
