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 23 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 2021.
23
Advocacy Committees
63
ECCP Signed and Co-signed position papers and letters
183
Engagements with the Philippine and European governments
161
Events
241
Media Engagements
OUR MEMBER STORIES
“As one of KMC Savills’ longtime trusted partners, the ECCP has been a wonderful avenue of information dissemination and thought leadership in the crucial times of the global pandemic. The alliance goes beyond just being a value-add to our business; their webinars and other hosted events helped in keeping us up to date and opened a discussion on current affairs & other industry matters. They have provided excellent training or seminar opportunities that match our goal to constantly improve, successfully pivot our business, and invest in the professional development of our people.“
Michael McCullough
Managing DirectorKMC Savills, 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
“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)
“I appreciate how ECCP has continued providing many opportunities for professional growth and business development even as we work from home. The various committees are also valuable sources of information and the level of engagement has not diminished even in these challenging times.“
Patricia Bunye
Deputy Managing PartnerCruz Marcelo & Tenefrancia
“ECCP has an extensive network both in the private and public sectors, in the Philippines and abroad. Its strong network and reputable platform have allowed the Firm to participate in fruitful and effective discussions with stakeholders, legislators and regulators on various economic and business issues. ECCP’s trainings and events have also allowed the Firm to stay up-to-date with business and industry trends and innovations in the Philippines and across the globe, allowing the Firm to be at the forefront of the dynamic and ever-changing Philippine business landscape.“
Maria Concepcion P. Simundac
PartnerVillaraza & Angangco Law Firm
“We have been with the ECCP for almost 20 years, given the ECCP's professional approach to commercial and political matters. The ECCP has unmatched reach, historically-developed relationships, and experience. Upgrading to a premium membership is an investment into the ECCP’s advocacy prowess and assurance to be heard by the government, due to the ECCP’s well-developed relationships. Our membership facilitated joint advocacies shared and expanded not only through the ECCP, Integrity Initiative, and JFC, but other European chambers as well, opening doors to harvesting opportunities in differentiating our services.“
Michael Kurt Raeuber
Chairman and Group Chief Executive OfficerRoyal Cargo, Inc.
