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
“For Republic Cement, having the ECCP network has proved strategic and helpful during the ongoing crisis. It allowed us to share knowledge and best practices between members, allowing us to elevate our respective health and safety protocols and preserve the safety of our colleagues and fellow members. By participating in the Sector Committee, our membership has allowed us to dialogue with key members of the Philippine government to extend our support and provide insight from an industry level. We are grateful for the ongoing partnership with the ECCP and look forward to future collaborations.“
Nabil Francis
ECCP President / Chief Executive OfficerRepublic Cement Services, Inc.
“As one of the pioneer members, the ECCP has been a resource and support to our organization in promoting trade between Belgium and the Philippines. Through this challenging time, our partnership with ECCP has been more vital. The daily advisories on COVID-19 and the series of webinars provide invaluable sources of information that keep us abreast with the latest developments in the country and connect us with industry stakeholders. With its long history of dynamic leadership and influence, we are proud to be a part of this strong organization.“
Mia Santamaria-Abela
Economic and Commercial AdvisorEmbassy of The Kingdom of Belgium (Walloon Export And Foreign Investment Promotion Agency - Manila)
“This global pandemic has gravely affected the rhythm of daily business, but the ECCP never missed a step. It quickly adapted to the new normal, strengthening its networks with constant and open communication and bringing service to where it is needed. As the Chair of the ECCP North Luzon Business Council, we do our best in extending the same level of service from our office in Clark to ECCP members in North Luzon. Without a doubt, the ECCP continuously fulfills the promise of being the chamber of choice.“
Dr. Andi Klippe
ECCP Clark Business Council President / Chief Executive OfficerFlood Control Asia RS
“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.
“Building institutions and developing human resources capacity are the key accomplishments of the Bangsamoro Development Agency (BDA) established in 2002. ECCP believes the strategic relevance of the agency as an important partner to bridge the public and private sectors in uplifting the socio-economic condition of the Bangsamoro carrying its new brand as BDA Inc. ECCP and BDA Inc. acknowledge the role of the private sector to boost the economic status of the Bangsamoro communities. During the global health pandemic, ECCP demonstrates its leadership by keeping its members intact and resilient.“
Windel Diangcalan
Executive DirectorBangsamoro Development Agency (BDA)
“We have been a key member of the ECCP as we see a clear alignment of culture and goals. By taking part in some of its networking events, we were able to reach out to prospective clients and enhance working relationships with existing C-level customers in a relaxed way. The ECCP is a very friendly and active community. The trainings they provide are also relevant and useful to our business.“
Olivier Coquerel
Country Managing Director and Lead ManagerABB, Inc.
