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 20 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 2020.
20
Advocacy Committees
45
Signed & Co-signed Position Papers
99
Engagements with the Government
121
Webinars and Trainings
167
Media Engagements
OUR MEMBER STORIES
“Strong connectivity. This is the driving force of both FedEx Express and the ECCP. We share a common vision – to provide robust and unparalleled connections in and out of Europe. Even during these times, we truly appreciate the ECCP for staying committed and dedicated as advocates of resilience. We highly value our membership with the ECCP because it allows us to stay connected to the European business community as we seek to understand how we can continue to support our fellow members to navigate during these challenging times through optimizing their supply chains.“
Garrick Thompson
Senior Sales ManagerFederal Express Pacific, LLC
“The ECCP and Nestlé Philippines share the vision of a robust and prosperous agriculture sector. As Chair of the ECCP Agriculture Committee, Nestlé Philippines is committed to helping build a sustainable and responsible agricultural supply chain in support of farmers. The ECCP is enabling critical synergies between its members and key stakeholders, especially the Philippine government, to drive agricultural productivity and diversity.“
Kais Marzouki
ECCP Director / Chairman/Chief Executive OfficerNestle Philippines
“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)
“Save the Children Philippines is honored to partner with the ECCP, an organization that shares our vision of creating lasting change for children. We sincerely thank the ECCP for its vital role and contribution to our fundraising initiatives and emergency responses, as well as for allowing us to use its platforms to amplify our calls for support. As a business leader, the ECCP’s vast network and influence can help us reach many children who need help. With the continued support of the ECCP, we can do more to fulfill the rights of every child and make this world a better place for children.“
Atty. Alberto Jesus T. Muyot
Chief Executive OfficerSave The Children Philippines Inc.
“Never before has our Firm’s membership in the ECCP become more significant than during the COVID 19 pandemic. The ECCP has given information on how businesses navigate through ordeals and resolve issues in this crisis. It has shown through its activities that there is a common key to surviving and thriving in this pandemic - to adapt, evolve, and embrace the challenges. As we transition in a changing and uncertain time, we will be implementing innovative and strategic measures we have learned from the ECCP to ensure that we survive and thrive in our legal practice in this time of disruption.“
Atty. Carmen Lazaro
Fortun Narvasa & Salazar Law Offices
“In any relationship, trust is an essential factor for it to last. The ECCP has lived up to its commitment of providing value to the partnership. I admire the support it gives to members by building a community within, thereby promoting inclusive growth among member partners. We are a beneficiary of this ecosystem, thus, we stayed.“
Joe Bantiling
Chief Executive Officer/PresidentTrends & Concept
