PROGRAMS & SERVICES for MICRO, SMALL, AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES (MSMEs)

2010 Edition

PREFACE
This handbook is a compilation of programs and services of government

agencies, private sector organizations, academic institutions, and micro, small and medium enterprise (MSME) organizations geared to promote, support, strengthen and encourage the growth and development of MSMEs. This handbook provides a brief description of each agency, its programs and services, as well as information on how to avail of its services. The agencies are grouped according to the type of assistance provided to MSMEs: technology intervention, product development, market development, entrepreneurship and human resource development training, and institutional development. Also featured are government agencies exercising regulatory functions. Directories of business assistance centers (BACs), chambers of FRPPHUFH UHJLRQDO DQG SURYLQFLDO RIFHV RI WKH 'HSDUWPHQW RI Trade and Industry (DTI), economic zones, Foreign Trade Service Corps (FTSC), Government Financing Institutions (GFIs), and trade associations are also provided.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page Preface Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise Development (MSMED) Council Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Bureau of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise Development (BMSMED) 1 3 10

TECHNOLOGY/PRODUCTION Advanced Science and Technology Institute (ASTI) Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI) Commission on Information and Communications Technology (CICT) Cotton Development Administration (CODA) Fiber Industry Development Authority (FIDA) Food and Nutrition Research Institute (FNRI) Forest Management Bureau (FMB) Forest Products Research and Development Institute (FPRDI) Industrial Technology Development Institute (ITDI) Metals Industry Research and Development Center (MIRDC) National Agricultural and Fishery Council (NAFC) National Dairy Authority (NDA) National Food Authority (NFA) National Wages and Productivity Commission (NWPC) Occupational Safety and Health Center (OSHC) Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) Philippine Council for Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Resources Research and Development (PCARRD) Philippine Council for Industry and Energy Research and Development (PCIERD) Philippine Fisheries Development Authority (PFDA) Philippine Textile Research Institute (PTRI) Product Development and Design Center of the Philippines (PDDCP) Science and Technology Information Institute (STII) Technology Application and Promotion Institute (TAPI) Technology Resource Center (TRC) UP-AYALA Technology Business Incubator 15 18 23 26 28 30 33 36 39 42 45 49 51 54 58 60 64 67 72 78 80 84 86 88 90 95 98

MARKETING Agribusiness and Marketing Assistance Service (AMAS) Bureau of Domestic Trade (BDT) Bureau of Export Trade Promotion (BETP) Bureau of International Trade Relations (BITR) Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (CITEM) Foreign Trade Service Corps (FTSC) International Coffee Organization Certifying Agency (ICOCA) Market Encounter Goes to Manila (MEGMA) Foundation, Inc. Philippine International Trading Corporation (PITC) 103 107 111 114 115 118 120 122 124

TRAINING Asian Center for Entrepreneurship (ACE) Center for Quality and Competitiveness (CQC) Center for Small Entrepreneurs, Inc. (CSE) Cottage Industry Technology Center (CITC) Philippine Center for Entrepreneurship (PCE) Philippine Trade Training Center (PTTC) Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) UP-Institute for Small Scale Industries (UP-ISSI) 129 135 138 141 147 152 157 162

REGULATIONS/INCENTIVES Bureau of Agricultural and Fisheries Product Standards (BAFPS) Bureau of Food and Drugs (BFAD) Bureau of Import Services (BIS) Bureau of Product Standards (BPS) Bureau of Trade Regulation and Consumer Protection (BTRCP) Bureau of Working Conditions (BWC) Center for Industrial Competitiveness (CIC) Construction Industry Authority of the Philippines (CIAP) Cooperative Development Authority (CDA) Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA) ,QWHOOHFWXDO 3URSHUW\ 2IFH RI WKH 3KLOLSSLQHV ,3 3KLOLSSLQHV 3KLOLSSLQH $FFUHGLWDWLRQ 2IFH 3$2 Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) 167 169 173 175 178 180 184 185 187 195   205 217

INSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) Employers Confederation of the Philippines (ECOP) German Agency for Technical Cooperation (GTZ) International Labour Organization (ILO) Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Philippine Business for Social Progress (PBSP) Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) Philippine Exporters Confederation, Inc. (PHILEXPORT) Philippine Food Processors and Exporters Organization, Inc. (PHILFOODEX) Philippine Small & Medium Busines Development Foundation Inc. (PHILSMED) 223 226 229 233 236 244 248 251 253 256 259

DIRECTORY OF SME SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS Business Assistance Centers (BACs) Chambers of Commerce '7, 5HJLRQDO DQG 3URYLQFLDO 2IFHV Economic Zones Foreign Trade Service Corps (FTSC) Government Financing Institutions (GFIs) Trade Associations 263 275  288 301 306 307

MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT (MSMED) COUNCIL Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) 5th Floor, Trade and Industry Building 361 Sen. Gil J. Puyat Avenue, Makati City Phone: (632) 897.7596 i 890.4968 Fax: (632) 896.7916 Email: bmsmed@dti.gov.ph

The Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise Development (MSMED) Council is an interagency body established on January 24, 1991 by virtue of Republic Act 6977 (as amended by RA 8289 on May 6, 1997 and further amended by RA 9501 on May 23, 2008), otherwise known as the Magna Carta for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises. The Council is responsible for the promotion, growth, and development of MSMEs in the country by facilitating and closely coordinating national efforts in MSME development. It is attached to the DTI and is composed of the following: Chairman: Secretary of Trade and Industry Members: Secretary of Agriculture Secretary of the Interior and Local Government Secretary of Science and Technology Secretary of Tourism Chairman of Small Business Corporation Three (3) representatives from the MSME sector to represent Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao One (1) representative from the labor sector to be nominated by accredited labor groups A representative from the private banking sector to serve alternately among the Chamber of Thrift Banks; the Rural Bankers Association of the Philippines; and the Bankers Association of the Philippines Executive Order No. 793 expanded the membership of the MSMED Council to include the heads of primary agencies involved in micro, small and medium finance activities of the national government such as: o Cooperative Development Authority o National Livelihood and Development Corporation o Peoples Credit and Finance Corporation o University of the Philippines Institute for Small Scale Industries
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The Bureau of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise Development (BMSMED) of the DTI is designated to act as the Council Secretariat. Powers and Functions: Recommends to the President and the Congress all policy matters affecting MSMEs;

Establishes the needed environment and opportunities conducive to the growth and development of the MSME sector; Formulates a six-year MSMED Plan in consultation with the private sector to be integrated into the Medium Term Philippine Development Plan (MTPDP); Coordinates and integrates various government and private sector activities relating to MSME development; Reviews existing policies of government agencies that would affect the growth and development of MSMEs and recommend changes to the President and Congress through the Committee on Economic Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship Development of the House of Representatives, whenever deemed necessary; Monitors and determines the progress of various agencies geared towards the development of the sector; Promulgates implementing guidelines, programs and operating principles as may be deemed proper and necessary in the light of government policies and objectives of the Act; Provides the appropriate policy and coordinative framework in assisting relevant government agencies, in coordination with the NEDA and the Coordinating Council for the Philippine Assistance Program, as may be necessary, in the tapping of local and foreign funds for MSME development; and, Promotes the productivity and viability of MSMEs by way of directing and assisting relevant government agencies and institutions at the national, regional, and provincial levels.

For more information on the programs/projects of the Council, write or call the MSMED Council Secretariat. The MSMED Council Secretariat Bureau of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise Development 5/F, Trade and Industry Building 361 Sen. Gil J. Puyat Avenue, Makati City Phone: (632) 897.7596 i 890.4968 Fax: (632) 896.7916 Email: bmsmed@dti.gov.ph
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DEPARTMENT OF TRADE AND INDUSTRY (DTI) 4th Floor, Industry and Investments Building 385 Sen. Gil J. Puyat Avenue, Makati City Phone: (632) 899.7450 Fax: (632) 896.1166 Website: www.dti.gov.ph

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), as the key agency of the Philippine government, is charged with creating a business friendly environment conducive to the growth of enterprises and supportive of fair and robust trade in goods and services, both within and outside the Philippines. DTI is a coordinating agency for all government activities related to trade, industry and investments; a promotional machinery for further trade and investments; and a regulatory body to ensure that fair competition prevails. Given the priorities of Philippine economic development, its key result areas are to: (1) attract and direct investments to areas leading to balanced agroindustrial developments; (2) reinforce the countrys competitive advantage in the world markets; and (3) ensure that the benefits of economic progress reach the countryside and become every Filipinos gain. The DTI is made up of the Department proper, regional offices, line corporate agencies and government entities and corporation. At present, DTI exercises its mandate through 11 bureaus, 8 attached agencies, 9 corporations, 16 regional and 79 provincial offices, 7 city/area offices, 10 service offices, and 27 foreign trade service posts. It is manned by over 4,000 employees. The DTI has four (4) major functional groups composed of bureaus involved in line operations which delivers business and consumer services directly to stakeholders and the public. These are: 1. Industry and Investments Group (IIG) Investment promotion in activities critical to the Departments trade and industry development program. 2. International Trade Group (ITG) Promotion of domestic and international trade and commerce. 3. Consumer Welfare and Trade Regulation Group (CWTRG) Enforcement of laws to protect consumers; consumer education and formation of consumer groups.

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Regional Operations and Development Group (RODG) The RODG is one of the functional groups of the DTI which is mandated to champion business development and consumer empowerment through continual improvement in its human capital and service delivery processes. It operates in 16 regions and 79 provinces nationwide which serves as DTI frontliners in providing assistance to investors, exporters, micro, small and medium- scale entrepreneurs (MSMEs), businessmen in general, and consumers. The RODG is tasked to contribute in all five (5) major final outputs of DTI namely: increased exports, increased investments, support for MSMEs, empowered consumer and improved governance. Programs and Services: Business Development

Business Information Provides accessible, relevant, and timely MSME information (e.g., cost of doing business, industry profiles, market profiles, MSME profiles, supplier profiles/directories, number of business name registration / repair shop accreditation / business license issued). MSME Development and Promotion Strengthens support to MSMEs through operation of SME Centers and support to MSMED Council; conducts information technologyrelated seminars for MSMEs. Business Name Registration Reduces processing time of business name registration. For NCR, the processing time is 24 hours. For other areas, processing time for online application is 3 days and 5 days for those provinces not online.

Consumer Welfare

Improves response time to consumer complaints; Promotes 100% compliance to fair trade laws by monitored firms; Conducts training programs/seminars on consumer empowerment; Conducts consumer education and advocacy; Organizes consumer groups and strengthens existing consumer groups; and, Prepares/disseminates information packages.

Flagship Projects:

Export Pathways Program (EPP) Focuses on providing export assistance through a systematic approach providing interventions at every stage of an exporters growth. It utilizes the Value Chain Approach, Industry Clustering and Sub-contracting to arrive at a holistic export development program anchored on the Philippine Development Plan 2008-2010 that will ensure a stronger and more dynamic export industry. Such dynamism would be a tool for the regions to nurture SMEs with potential to become exporters. National Economic Research and Business Assistance Center (NERBAC) or Republic Act 7470 It is a one-stop business center that provides assistance to the start-up entrepreneur in the following areas: Business Registration and Licensing; Knowledge Management; and Investment Promotion and Facilitation. Housed under a single roof are the following government agencies: DTI, BIR, SSS, HDMF, PHIC, CDA, DOLE, DENR, MGB and SEC, as well as a One-stop Export Documentation Center (OSEDC) composed of BoC, BPI-PQS, etc. The Philippine Contractors Accreditation Board (PCAB) and the Intellectual Property Desks are also part of the Center. From a business processing time of 45-60 days, a seven-day waiting time can be achieved through the NERBAC. It will continue to explore more innovative mechanisms to further shorten processing time for start-up enterprises. NERBAC has embarked on the Business Registration and Licensing Unified Form. The project is intended to simplify the process of business registration. It consists of electronic document which in effect is designed to include all necessary forms required to apply for business license in the Philippines, for sole proprietorship and domestic corporation. The Unified Form whish is fillable in an Adobe PDF format, contains the forms of DTI, SEC, LGU, BIR, SSS, PhilHealth, HDMF, and DOLE.

One Town One Product (OTOP) Program (www.otopphilippines.gov.ph) A priority program of the government to promote entrepreneurship and create jobs, OTOP-Philippines encourages the countrys MSMEs to produce and market distinct products or services using indigenous raw materials and manpower. The program is patterned after the highly successful One-Village-One Product (OVOP) program in Japan where the local government and private sector (represented by the various industry/trade organizations, chambers of commerce and industry, peoples organizations, BDS providers, etc.) play major roles.
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OTOP Assistance Package includes: Business Counseling; Skills and Entrepreneurial Training; Product Design and Development; Appropriate Technologies; and, Marketing. Model/Priority OTOPs: NCR Area I Area II Area III CAR Abra Baguio City Benguet Ifugao Kalinga Apayao Mountain Province Region I Ilocos Norte Ilocos Sur La Union Pangasinan Region II Batanes Cagayan Isabela Nueva Vizcaya Quirino Region III Bataan Bulacan Nueva Ecija Pampanga Tarlac Zambales Aurora Healthcare and Wellness Animation Bottled Balut Healthcare and Wellness Organic Coffee Bamboo Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Strawberry Tilapia Fish Coffee, Eco-Tourism, Unoy Cassava Eco-tourism Bangus or Milk Fish Sugarcane Vinegar Loomweaving Home Furnishings Bangus or Milk Fish Home Furnishings Eco-tourism Processed Food Corn Production and Processing Citrus Gifts and Holiday Decors Lanterns Processed Fish Specialized Garments (Gowns and Barongs) Footwear (Slippers and Sandals) Lanterns Crochet and Knitting Fresh and Processed Sweet Potato Sabutan Woven Products

Region IV-A (CALABARZON) Paper Mache Cavite Ground Coffee Laguna Paper Mache/Carved Products Batangas Embroidery Rizal Houseware and Holiday Decor Quezon Lambanog (Distilled Coconut Wine) Region IV-B (MIMAROPA) Woven Buntal Oriental Mindoro Fresh and Processed Fruits Occidental Mindoro Iodized Salt Marinduque Loomweaving Romblon Marble GHD Novelties Palawan Cashew Region V Albay Camarines Norte Camarines Sur Sorsogon Catanduanes Masbate Region VI Aklan Antique Capiz Guimaras Iloilo Negros Occidental Region VII Bohol Negros Oriental Siquijor Cebu Region VIII Leyte Southern Leyte Samar Eastern Samar Northern Samar Biliran Pili Ceramics Pia Fiber Products Hinabol (Handloom Woven Products) Pilinut Products Lasa Beef Tapa Loomwoven Products Loomweaving (Pia, Abaca, Raffia) Muscovado Sugar Cutflower/Cutfoliage Fruits and Nuts Pottery, Banana (Lakatan variety) Silk Woven Raffia Raffia Loomwovens Tourism Services, Virgin Coconut Oil, Pandan Bags Tourism International Services Mussel Fresh and Processed Bangus or Milk Fish Processed Food (Bocarillo, Salvaro, Banana Chips, etc.) Mussel Processing Seaweeds, Abaca Fiber Mariculture (Bangus or Milk Fish, Crabs) Coco-based Processing (Coco Coir, Coco Shell, VCO and other high-value Coco by-products)

Region IX Zamboanga City Zamboanga del Sur Zamboanga del Norte Zamboanga Sibugay Isabela City Region X Bukidnon Camiguin Misamis Occidental Misamis Oriental Lanao del Norte Region XI Davao City Davao Del Norte Davao Del Sur Davao Oriental Compostela Valley Sarangani Region XII General Santos City North Cotabato Sultan Kudarat South Cotabato Cotabato City CARAGA Agusan Del Agusan Del Surigao Del Surigao Del

Seaweeds Seaweeds Seaweeds Bottled Sardines Rubber Crumb Rubber Organic Products High-Value Vegetables Abaca Production and Processing, Lanzones Banana Production and Processing, Watermelon Whitewater Rafting, Processed Food Abaca Production and Processing Banana Chips Banana Chips Banana Chips Fresh and Processed Mango Coconut-based Products Gold and Silver Jewelry-Making Mango Fresh Banana Processed Food Natural Rubber Muscovado Fresh and Processed Fruits Crabs and Other Aquaculture Oil Palm Abaca Fiber Oil Palm Nipa Rum Seaweeds Rubber Fish Processing (Smoked Tuna Fish) Loomwoven Fabric (Inaul) Coffee Cassava and Native Delicacies, Seaweeds, Processed Fish and Marine Products

Norte Sur Norte Sur

ARMM Basilan Lanao Del Sur Maguindanao Sulu Tawi-Tawi

DTI-Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program The DTI-CARP assistance is directed to Agrarian Reform Communities nationwide. It provides support services to farmers and affected land-owners and their families. Particularly, it assists cooperatives/associations of families, landowners, women and youths who are capable of managing micro, small and medium enterprises. Rural Micro Enterprise Promotion Programme (RuMEPP) The RuMEPP aims to reduce rural poverty through increased economic development, job creation and rural incomes for poor rural households by promoting profitable and sustainable micro enterprises. RuMEPP has three (3) components, namely: Microfinance Credit and Support, Micro Enterprise Promotion and Development and, Programme Management and Policy Coordination. While the programme will operate nationwide, the Micro Enterprise Promotion and Development component will primarily focus on the 19 poor provinces in the countrys poorest regions: Abra, Ifugao, and Kalinga in the Cordillera Autonomous Region: Albay, Camarines Sur, Catanduanes, Masbate, and Sorsogon in Bicol; Biliran, Eastern Samar, Leyte, Northern Samar, and Western Samar in Eastern Visayas; Saranggani and South Cotabato in SOCCSKSARGEN; Agusan del Norte, Agusan del Sur, Surigao del Norte, and Surigao del Sur in CARAGA. The programme will be implemented for seven (7) years or from 2007 to 2013.

Small and Medium Enterprise Development for Sustainable Employment Program (SMEDSEP) The SMEDSEP, previously called the Private Sector Development Program, is implementing an approach for the development of the private sector in the Philippines with a regional focus in the Visayas jointly implemented by DTI and GTZ. The objective of the program is that the framework conditions for private sector development in the Philippines are improved.

Activities in More Developed Provinces

Trade/Investment Promotion (conduct of local/international/study/trade/ investment missions) Productivity Improvement (conduct of productivity training/benchmarking) Business Matching Activities

How to avail yourself of these services: Interested parties may call, write, e-mail, or visit the nearest DTI Regional or Provincial office (see directory).
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BUREAU OF MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT (BMSMED) Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) 5th Floor, Trade and Industry Building 361 Sen. Gil J. Puyat Avenue, Makati City Phone: (632) 890.4968 i 897.7596/1693 Fax: (632) 896.7916 Email: bmsmed@dti.gov.ph

The Bureau of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise Development (BMSMED) is mandated to develop and promote MSMEs in the country by advocating policies, programs, and projects addressing the specific needs of MSMEs in the areas of market access, human resource development, and technology upgrading. It is also mandated to formulate and monitor development programs both for private institutions involved in assisting the trade and industry sector, delivery mechanisms and linkages for MSMEs. Programs and Services: 1. Policy Review/Advocacy

The BMSMED, in its capacity as the MSMED Council Secretariat, provides technical support to the Council. As such, the Bureau reviews and prepares position papers concerning policies and issues affecting the growth and development of MSMEs in the areas of investment, trade, financing, technology, structural reforms, and regional development. The Bureau monitors the implementation of laws affecting MSMEs such as: Republic Act No. 6977: Magna Carta for Small Enterprises (as amended by RA 8289 and further amended by RA 9501) To set the legal and policy framework for MSME development, Republic Act No. 6977 or the Magna Carta for Small Enterprises was passed on January 29, 1991. This was amended by RA 8289 on May 6, 1997 and further amended by RA 9501 on May 23, 2008 as the Magna Carta for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises. This law mandates the government to help MSMEs by creating a conducive business environment; improving access to financing; providing adequate business support; providing training on entrepreneurship and worker skills; providing linkages between MSMEs and large firms; and working in partnership with the private sector.
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Major provisions of the law: o o o Creation of the MSMED Council; Creation of the Small Business Guarantee and Finance Corporation (SBGFC) or SB Corporation; and, Mandatory Allocation of Credit Resources for MSME Lending.

Republic Act No. 9178: Barangay Micro Business Enterprises (BMBEs) Act of 2002 Republic Act No. 9178, otherwise known as the Barangay Micro Business Enterprises (BMBEs) Act of 2002, was enacted to encourage the formation and growth of BMBEs by granting them incentives and other benefits. A BMBE is defined as any business enterprise engaged in production, processing or manufacturing of products, including agro-processing, as well as trading and services, with total assets of not more than P3 million. Such assets shall include those arising from loans but not the land on which the plant and equipment are located. Incentives of BMBEs under the Act: o o o o Exemption from income tax for income arising from the operations of the enterprise; Exemption from the coverage of the Minimum Wage Law Special credit window; and, Technology transfer, production and management training, and marketing assistance.

The Bureau organizes fora and briefings to disseminate information on MSME laws, and gathers feedback on issues/concerns pertinent to their implementation. MSME Development Programs

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SME Development Plan 2004-2010 The BMSMED coordinates and monitors the implementation of the activities under the SME Development (SMED) Plan 2004-2010. The long-term goal of the SMED Plan is to significantly increase SMEs contribution to the countrys economic growth and social development. In quantitative terms, this means keeping them apace with the performance levels of their ASEAN and Asian counterparts in terms of value-added, employment, revenue generation, and sales.

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MSME Centers The BMSMED provides policy direction and program support to MSME Centers, which are one-stop shops that provide information, advisory, and consulting services in the following areas: productivity improvement, technology upgrading, market information, product and market development, trade promotion, financing, and entrepreneurial development. In addition, the Bureau operates its own MSME Center which is located in the BMSMED Office.

Donor Programs The BMSMED proposes, coordinates, and renders technical support in the implementation of assistance programs extended by various donor agencies. These programs are aimed at complementing DTIs own efforts at promoting the growth and development of MSMEs.

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Information Dissemination

Information Materials The BMSMED gathers, prepares, publishes, and disseminates information materials that are relevant to the various needs of MSMEs. These materials include brochures on programs and services rendered by government/private entities to assist MSMEs, primers on starting a small enterprise, and various legislations on MSMEs.

DTI-Business Profile Management System (BPMS) for the Philippine Business Registry (PBR) The BMSMED is a member of the PBR-Technical Working Group for SME that proposed for an enhanced database that will be able to monitor the individual MSME. The BPMS is a web-based system that allows DTI Regional and Provincial Offices, bureaus and agencies to update their own clients business profiles as well as ensure an up-todate database. It is one of the data sources of the PBR and includes product coding and business matching facilities that allows local as well as exporting firms to be matched with their requirements.

Who may avail of these services: MSMEs, the academe, professionals, government agencies, and financial institutions How to avail yourself of these services: Visit, call, write or e-mail BMSMED.

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Technology / Production

ADVANCED SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE (ASTI) Department of Science and Technology (DOST) ASTI Building, C.P. Garcia Avenue, Technology Park Complex U.P. Campus, Diliman, Quezon City Phone: (632) 426.9755 i 927.3502 i 927.2557 loc. 1100 Fax: (632) 925.8598 Email: info@asti.dost.gov.ph Website: www.asti.dost.gov.ph

The Advanced Science and Technology Institute (ASTI) is committed to the development of the Filipino society and the Philippines as a nation. It seeks to contribute to the attainment of national development priorities and the growth of Philippine enterprises by providing innovative solutions using information and communications technology (ICT) and electronics technology. Products and Solutions: ASTI generates knowledge and technologies through its research and development activities on ICT and electronics, and embarks on technology transfer through the products and solutions it offers to the public. 1. Embedded Solution In todays data-driven and distributed operations, there is a need for flexible and interoperable data communication. ASTI offers solutions for GSM data communication on multiple platforms. These technologies are inherently flexible and allows for customization of both software and hardware to be able to meet the exact user requirements. GSM Data Terminal This product enables computers to send and receive text messages, just like an ordinary cellular phone. It uses any mobile phone SIM card and does not require Internet connection. 2. Educational Kit ASTI provides several training kits to help students in colleges and universities. These collections are a good tool for learning, at a much lower price. PICMe - Microcontroller Starter Kit A low-cost pocket size microcontroller learning board to jumpstart project development with MCUs
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Technicom Projects The Technology Incubation for Commercialization Program (TECHNICOM) was implemented by DOST to create mechanisms to fast track the commercial application of innovative technologies developed by the S&T community. Digital Wood Moisture Meter The Digital Wood Moisture Meter (WMM) is a handy tool used to determine the moisture content of selected local hardwoods. The WMM is indispensable for the local woodworking/furniture industry and is designed to be a fully-functional, low-cost alternative. Digital MultiMeter Ultra low-cost digital multimeter build with state-of-the art DMM processor. The first ever produced multimeter product designed by Filipinos to reach the market. This portable test instrument is capable of handling various electrical measurements such as AC/DC voltage, current and resistance measurement and other special features.

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Software Bayanihan Linux Bayanihan Linux is a complete Linux-based desktop solution that is easy to install and use. It includes a full-featured office suite, internet tools, multimedia and graphics applications, and an excellent support for mobile computing. The one-CD installer is freely downloadable from http://www.bayanihan.gov.ph.

Science and Technology Services ASTI provides S&T services that are beneficial to the government, private sector, academe and the Filipino people in general. 1. .gov.ph Domain Delegation ASTI manages the .gov.ph domain. It provides subdelegation of the .gov.ph domain to Philippine government organizations. The service is free. To register for a subdelegation of .gov.ph domain, please access http:// dns.gov.ph

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PREGINET Services Philippine Research, Education, and Government Information Network (PREGINET) is a nationwide broadband research and education network that interconnects academic, research and government institutions. PREGINET provides direct inter-connectivity among users to facilitate technology exchange and international research collaboration. As the countrys only Research and Education Network (REN), it offers a variety of network and value-added services, such as internet connectivity, webhosting, server co-location, video conferencing, video streaming, VolP installation, site mirroring and network monitoring. For more information, please visit http://www.pregi.net/

Who may avail of these services: Government agencies and the private sector, academe, non-government organizations, and the general public

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BUREAU OF ANIMAL INDUSTRY (BAI) Department of Agriculture (DA) Visayas Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City Phone: (632) 926.6883 Telefax: (632) 927.0971 Fax: (632) 928.2429 Email: BAI_Dir@yahoo.com Website: www.bai.ph

The Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) is mandated to formulate programs for the development of the animal industry to meet the needs of the growing populace; recommend policies and procedures on the flow of animals, meats and meat products and its proper preservation and appropriate inspection; coordinate and monitor Programs, Activities and Projects (PAPs) of livestock and allied industries; and prescribe product standards. BAIs mission is to develop and promote livestock and poultry production and post-production technologies that ensure high quality, affordable, and safe products. It envisions the development of a vibrant livestock and poultry farming communities and industry sector under diverse, sustainable, and competitive agricultural production systems. Programs and Services: 1. Animal Health Management Division (National Center for Veterinary Service) Phone: (632) 928.2743 i 925.4343

Promotes animal health and welfare in conjunction with public health at the national level; Formulates programs and policies in the prevention, control and eradication of animal diseases; Conducts disease control work and eradication; Establishes workable disease investigation, reporting and appraisal in animal disease intelligence network including uniform collation and economic evaluation of data and information of disease occurrence; Conducts disease surveillance and monitoring as part of early warning system; Prepares reports of the countrys animal health status to the World Animal Health Organization and other concerned international organizations; Conducts studies which seek to assess and understand animal diseases in their environmental and production or farming system in which they occur in time and space;
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Conducts studies to identify cost-effective means of disease management aimed particularly at small holder livestock producers with limited access to veterinary services; Develops web-based data on-line access to promote products and services for domestic and international information prototype packages; and, Delivers technical and other logistics in the implementation of the above-mentioned activities.

Animal Feeds Standard Division Phone: (632) 920.1764

Licensing and registration of animal feeds and veterinary drugs and products including manufacturing plants and outlets; Issuance of import and export certification and permit for registered animal feeds and veterinary drugs and products; Inspection of feed and veterinary drug and products establishments for monitoring quality control and safety of products; Dissemination of feed and veterinary drugs and products regulation, and industry data updates and developments; and, Provision of advisory and forum for complaints, regulation leaks, and other industry-related concerns through Kapihan sa AFSD held every second Friday of the month.

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Animal Products Development Center Phone: (632) 293.5489

Various training on meat processing (selected meat products and sausage manufacture); Awareness seminar on slaughtering techniques for pigs and cattle; Basic course on slaughtering techniques for pigs and cattle; Intensive course on slaughtering techniques for pigs and cattle; Meat cutting for pork and beef; Animal hides and skin improvement; Leather processing for frog and fish skin; Animal by-products utilization and animal waste management; and, Technical assistance on slaughtering (pig, cattle, sheep and goat), meat processing, tanning services, and by product utilization and waste management.
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Livestock Development Division Phone: (632) 926.8842

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Animal loan or credit facility through conduit rural banks under the Multi-Livestock Development Loan Program (MLDLP); Information materials and training on livestock and poultry production; Frozen semen for beef cattle for artificial insemination; Training on animal raising (cattle, hog, goat and poultry), artificial insemination (AI) of large ruminants; Inspection and registration of gamefowl breeding farms; Endorsement of accredited livestock and poultry farms to NEDA for free tax importation; and, Pedigree records and certificate of beef cattle farms and small ruminants enrolled at the Central Data Management Unit (CDMU).

Laboratory Services Division Phone: (632) 920.8926

Testing of feeds and feedstuffs at the Central Animal Feed Analysis Laboratory; Testing of veterinary drugs and other products at the Drug Assay Laboratory; Testing for aflatoxin and other mycotoxins at the Aflatoxin Laboratory; Veterinary biologics quality control testing at the Veterinary Biologics Standardization Laboratory; Produce and distribute veterinary products; and, Conduct related researches Beta-agonist, Growth promotants, Enzymes, Banned drugs, Drug residues in feeds, and Methodology validation on amino acid analysis.

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Marketing Development Division Phone: (632) 926.6866

Business policy advisory and forum for livestock and poultry industry stakeholders to air their concerns; Feasibility study and project proposal services for those wanting to engage in the livestock and poultry businesses; Issuance of license of livestock handlers and poultry carriers, as well as their means of transport;
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Price monitoring and dissemination; Market matching between buyers and sellers of live animals and meat products; Establishment of Livestock Oksyon Markets (LOMs) in strategic areas of the country, in order to provide a centralized market with organized facilities and weighting scale to achieve efficient marketing of livestock and poultry; and, Establishment of livestock port terminal market and stockyards in different port of the country, to provide temporary holding area or livestock hotel in order to eliminate the spread of food and mouth disease (FMD) and other animal communicable diseases.

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Research and Development (R&D) Division Phone: (632) 920.4769

Develop and maintain animal germplasm bank; Development of suitable upgrades of beef cattle, sheep, goats, chicken and horses; Development of feeding system and feeding technologies to match the nutritional requirement of developed upgrades of beef cattle, sheep, goats, chicken and horses; Conduct basic and applied research on management and utilization of grassland resources to support the need of cattle ranchers through introduction of improved forage species, integration of livestock in plantation crops and utilization of crop by-products; Support commercial ranchers in developing sustainable feed resources; Provide technical assistance and advice and resource person to LGUs and NGOs upon requests during training on forage production, feeds and feed resource utilization, breeding management, and animal waste management; Produce planting materials available such as seeds, forage cuttings specifically Trichantera gigantea as source of feeds for livestock; and, Provide resource person during seminar and training programs and in the installation of low-cost biogas system using polyethylene plastic tube.

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National Veterinary Quarantine Services

Strengthening Animal Health Management and Biosecurity in ASEAN (SAHMBA) Risk Analysis; Strengthening Animal Health Management and Biosecurity in ASEAN
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(SAHMBA) Animal Health Information; and, Enhance Website and Electronic Sanitary and Phyto Sanitary Certificate and Information System.

Who may avail of these services: Livestock and poultry raisers, farmers, and agricultural entrepreneurs, meat processors and other interested individuals

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BUREAU OF FISHERIES AND AQUATIC RESOURCES (BFAR) Department of Agriculture (DA) 3rd Floor, PCA Main Building PCA Complex, Elliptical Road Diliman, Quezon City Phone: (632) 929.9597 Fax: (632) 455.6801 Email: msarmiento@bfar.da.gov.ph mis_jr@yahoo.com Website: www.bfar.gov.ph

The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) formulates, recommends and implements plans, programs, and policies for the management, development, and utilization of the countrys fishery and aquatic resources. It also conducts studies and research on various aspects of the fisheries industry to serve as basis for policy formulation. A. Programs Livelihood Programs BFAR regularly provides its stakeholders hands-on training on various technologies in the hatchery and grow-out of fish and other aquatic organisms including seaweeds; improved fishing, specifically in the construction and proper use of passive gears; post-harvest and valueadding, as well as, on resource management and aquatic environment protection. The training package is also complemented with funding and/ or technical support in securing funds from other sources. Mariculture Park Investment Opportunities The BFAR, in partnership with the local government and other stakeholders has so far established a total of 48 mariculture parks and zones in strategic areas nationwide. The mariculture park is a large area in the coastal waters where various types of fish and other marine organisms could be raised in fish cages. BFAR provides the basic mooring infrastructure and assist poor investors through its rent-a-cage and use-now-pay-later scheme for feeds. Other investment opportunities include fish hatchery and breeding, feeds manufacture and supply, fish cage fabrication, value-adding of fish, transportation and marketing among others. The BFAR conducts regular investment forums to interested stakeholders as well as training programs on various business ventures.

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Certificate of Hazard Analysis of Critical Control Points (HACCP) Recognition/Accreditation Certificate of HACCP Approval, Certificate of Recognition for HACCP Implementation and Certificate of Inspection Registration Certificate for Aquaculture Farms Supplying Raw Materials to EU SPF/SPR Penaeus vannamei and SPF/SRP Peneaus monodon Hatchery Accreditation Registration Certificate for Live Food Fish Exporters Registration Certificate for Live Tropical Marine Ornamental Fish Exporters

Chemical and Microbiological Services

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Chemical and Microbiological Services Fish Health Laboratory Services Analytical Services for Marine Biotoxins

Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) Clearance Including Health Certificates

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Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) Clearance to Import Fresh/ Frozen/Chilled Fishery Products Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) Clearance to Import Live Fishes and Fishery/Aquatic Products Health Certificate for In-Country Trans-Boundary Movement of Live Shrimps and Seaweeds for Aquaculture Purposes Sanitary/Health Certificate for Export of Live Food Fishes Health Certificate for Export of Live Tropical Marine Ornamental Fish Sanitary/Health Certificate for Accredited Exporters to International Markets

Export Permits and Other Related Clearances

Export Permit for Fresh/Frozen/Chilled Fishery Products (New Applicants) Export Permit for Fresh/Frozen/Chilled Fishery Products (Old Clients) Export Commodity Clearance Clearance for Outgoing Fish and Fishery Products via the MDA/

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Imports Permits and Other Related Clearances

Inspection and Clearance of Imported/Incoming Fish and Fishery Products via the MDA/NAIA Clearance to Import Fishing Vessels Conduct of Pre-Border Assessment of Compliance for Live Fish Importation Assessment of Compliance to Post Border Quarantine Measures for Imported SPF/SPR Peneaus vannamei Broodstocks and SPF/ SPR Peneaus monodon Broodstocks and Post-Larvae

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Fishing Licenses and Other Related Permits

Commercial Fishing Vessel/Gear License Fishing Gear Registration International Fishing Permit Pa-aling Workers License Certificate of Eligibility 25-Year Fishpond Lease Agreement (FLA) Gratuitous Permit for the Collection of Aquatic Wildlife for Research/ Scientific Purposes Fisheries Special Permit for Live Aquatic Wildlife

Who may avail of these services: Municipal and commercial fishermen, fish farmers, fish producers, fishpen/ fishcage operators, hatchery operators, fish processors, fry gatherers, or any party who is interested in fisheries, i.e. teachers, students, and researchers. How to avail yourself of these services: Interested parties may write, call or visit the BFAR Central Office or its regional offices. For more information, email us at info@bfar.da.gov.ph

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BUREAU OF PLANT INDUSTRY (BPI) Department of Agriculture (DA) 692 San Andres, Malate, Manila Phone: (632) 525.7857 i 525.7909 Fax: (632) 521.7650 Email: buplant@yahoo.com Website: www.da.gov.ph/agencies/bureaus/bpi/bpi.htm

The Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI) is mandated to service and support the Philippine plant industry sector. It is committed to: (1) meet and satisfy the needs of its stakeholders in the areas of crop research, protection and production, crop utilization and analytical services, seed quality assurance, plant quarantine and agricultural engineering services; (2) comply and implement existing regulations and support/advocate the formulation of new regulations; (3) continually improve its Quality Management System (QMS) through an effective feedback system from its internal and external environment and quality audit ; (4) maintain and implement its QMS in compliance with ISO 9001:2000 standards ; and, (5) involve its entire human resources in the implementation of QMS and good governance. Laboratory Service Division Programs and Services:

Characterizes agricultural crops and its by-products for crop suitability (for food and non-food). Conducts microbial analysis to determine fitness of food for human consumption. Provides technical assistance to smallscale entrepreneurs for the establishment of pilot scale industries. Monitors the safe food supply for the domestic as well as the global market. Conducts technology transfer on fruit and vegetable utilization and preservation through: - Lectures and actual demonstration; and, - Seminar-workshops on fruit and vegetable preservation. Participates in fairs and exhibits related to food processing and nutrition. Conducts laboratory analysis of different agricultural commodities. Conducts pesticide residues/pesticide formulation analysis.

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Who may avail of these services: Farmers, individuals, government organizations, NGOs and other interested clientele How to avail yourself of these services: Contact the BPI-Laboratory Service Division at (632) 524.0708 i 525.7388.

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COMMISSION ON INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY (CICT) Office of the President (OP) CICT-NCC Building C.P. Garcia Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City Telefax: (632) 433.7411 i 426.1525 Email: admin@cict.gov.ph Website: www.cict.gov.ph

The Commission on Information and Communications Technology (CICT) is mandated to develop the country as a world-class ICT services provider, provide government services to stakeholders online, provide affordable Internet access to all segments of the population, develop an ICT enabled workforce, and create an enabling legal and regulatory environment. The CICT is also empowered to assist the DTI in carrying out its functions related to the promotion of trade and investment opportunities in ICT services. Such services would include business systems planning and education, systems development and implementation, web and application hosting, and other services related to operating a computerized system for an SME. Programs and Services: 1. Awareness Building Seminar A one-day seminar aimed at building awareness of the benefits of applying ICT to business operations. Participants who attend these seminars will be given discount vouchers for the one-week Business Planning Workshops. (Note: CICT-Strategic Business Development Group can also make the Awareness Seminar Kit for agencies and organizations who would like to conduct the one-day seminar on their own). 2. Business Planning Workshops A five-day workshop which assists SMEs to:

Define their businesses more clearly and design a more competitive business strategy; Determine the critical ICT, marketing and production capabilities to support their business strategy; and, Develop a cost/benefit analysis to support their planned investment in ICT capabilities.

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Financing The CICT has identified partner financial institutions which will provide funding for the ICT investment plans of SMEs that can present a feasible cost/benefit analysis (produced in the business planning workshop).

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Implementation Assistance To ensure quality standards of independent software vendors and application solutions providers delivered to SMEs, CICT will establish a database and track record of accredited vendors and suppliers.

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SME Help Desk To provide assistance for SMEs encountering problems with their ICT applications or hardware, the CICT will establish a telephone hotline which will assist SMEs in resolving their problems.

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Peoples PC Program for SMEs Low-cost PCs meant to be affordable for SMEs.

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Community e-Center Program for SMEs Community-based internet access points for SMEs can be utilized for transaction processing, training/learning, and other activities (for enterprises that cannot afford to purchase their own computers).

Who may avail of these services: Micro, small and medium-scale enterprises How to avail yourself of these services: Interested parties can visit us at the CICT-NCC Building, C.P. Garcia Avenue, U.P. Diliman, Quezon City or call us at (632) 920.7444. We can also be reached by email at this address: osec@cict.gov.ph.

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COTTON DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION (CODA) Department of Agriculture (DA) 1st Floor, Agricultural Training Institute Building Elliptical Road, Diliman, Quezon City Phone: (632) 929.8562 i 920.8878 Fax: (632) 920.9238 i 929.8265 Email: coda@da.gov.ph cottondev@yahoo.com Website: www.coda.da.gov.ph

Republic Act No. 8486, otherwise known as the Cotton Industry Development Act of 1998, created the Cotton Development Administration (CODA) out of the merger of two cotton agencies, namely, the erstwhile Cotton Research and Development Institute (CRDI) and the Philippine Cotton Corporation (PhilCotton). CODA is the sole agency mandated to accelerate the development of the local cotton industry. Programs and Services: 1. Research and Development (R&D) Services CODAs R&D Program pursues a dynamic demand-driven and problemoriented agenda that aims to modernize Philippine cotton production. Specificlly, our R&D thrust is towards increasing the farmers net income from cotton growing through optimizing production at reduced costs per unit area. Through an aggressive R&D undertaking, we generate scientific information and package of technologies to uplift the production of cotton endeavors of individual farmer growers and organized farmer groups and cooperatives. Our pool of seasoned researchers and scientists provide the backbone of our R&D services to private groups in the realm of R&D, both in the bio- physical and social milieu. 2. Technical Services Since cotton, compared to other crops, requires a unique cultural management to grow it successfully, CODA provides a variety of technical service to cotton growers and private groups. This includes technical advising where growers are provided with technical recommendations based on the crop stage and conditions. Our technical personnel deployed in the field are on-call for assistance anytime.

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3. Information Services Research findings are the basis of recommended production technologies and information to improve cotton cultivation. These innovations are, thus, packaged into various modalities using appropriate channels of communications to ensure their transfer to the intended clients. CODAs information services include the development of information materials both in print and broadcast, as well as electronic format. Besides, we also harness the use of information technology to democratize information by developing information systems and databases. 4. Training Services Empowerment of stakeholders especially the farmers is the very reason why we conduct trainings for our clients. Our pool of facilitators and trainors are available to provide the training services required for various audiences on cotton growing and processing. Nevertheless, we also have the capability to provide training services such as facilitation, training needs assessment, development of training designs and modules, and impact evaluation. 5. Ginning Services Cooperatives may avail of the ginning and warehousing services we offer at a minimal cost in San Fabian, Pangasinan. Who may avail of these services: Cotton farmers, integrators, agricultural technicians, private companies and organized groups of farmers or cooperatives, or any MSMEs engaged in agricultural production How to avail of these services: Those interested could visit, call, or write us at the following offices: 1. Cotton Development Administration 1/F, Agricultural Training Institute Building Elliptical Road, Diliman, Quezon City Phone: (632) 929.8562 i 920.8878 Fax: (632) 920.9238 i 929.8265 Email: coda@da.gov.ph cottondev@yahoo.com Website: www.coda.da.gov.ph
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Cotton Research Center Cotton Development Administration Batac, Ilocos Norte Phone: (63.77) 792.3137 Email: crc_coda@yahoo.com coda@laoag.net Luzon Field Operations Center Cotton Development Administration Alacan, San Fabian, Pangasinan Phone: (63.75) 523.6709 Email: lfoc_coda@yahoo.com Visayas Field Operations Center Cotton Development Administration Tungay, Sta. Barbara, Iloilo Email: vfoc_iloilo@yahoo.com Cotton Development Administration c/o Department of Agriculture Dumaguete City Phone: (63.225) 229.9215 Email: vfoc_negros@yahoo.com Mindanao Field Operations Center Cotton Development Administration Sulit, Polomolok, South Cotabato Phone: (63.83) 500.9184 Email: mfoc_coda@yahoo.com

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FIBER INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (FIDA) Department of Agriculture (DA) 1424 Asiatrust Bank Annex Quezon Avenue, Quezon City Telefax: (632) 373.7494 Email: fida@pldtdsl.net Website: http://fida.da.gov.ph/home.html.html

The Fiber Industry Development Authority (FIDA) is mandated to promote the accelerated growth and development of the Philippine fiber industry in all its aspects including research, production, processing, marketing, and trade regulation. Programs and Services: 1. Technical assistance to farmers on proper culture, management and protection of fibercrops One of the major problems of the abaca industry is the high incidence of abaca viral diseases in all abaca farms in the country. Farmers knowledge and practice on the proper cultural management of their abaca farms play a significant role in reducing the incidence of the abaca viral diseases. As such, FIDAs extension personnel in all its ten (10) regional offices provide technical assistance to abaca farmers. Technical assistance to farmers in the development, establishment and rehabilitation of fibercrop plantations The FIDA has targeted a total of 50,391 hectares new agri-business lands for abaca. This is in line with the Goal 1 of DA which is to develop two (2) million hectares of new agri-business lands and generate two (2) million jobs for the agriculture sector from 2005 2010. The FIDAs extension program for abaca will generate an estimated 100,782 new jobs and address the increasing demand for abaca fibers. FIDA assists the farmers in the identification of area suited for abaca farming. Abaca nurseries are established and maintained in areas identified and validated as potential sites for abaca expansion. On the other hand, FIDA also identifies abaca areas to be rehabilitated. Rehabilitation and replanting of old and unproductive abaca farms also include those damaged frequently by natural calamities.

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3. Assistance in the organization and strengthening of farmers cooperatives and packaging of proposals for availment of production loans from financing institutions like the Landbank of the Philippines Abaca farmers are encouraged by FIDA to form into cooperatives to be able to empower them and strengthen their capabilities. FIDA collaborates with the Cooperative Development Authority (CDA) and the Local Government to conduct training on cooperative management, entrepreneurship and bookkeeping. Once the farmers are organized, they are also assisted by FIDA in the development of project proposals to avail of production loans from financing institutions like the Lank Bank and other rural banks. 4. Training on fiber production, fiber extraction, fiber grading and classification, fiber processing and handicraft making such as handmade papermaking, sinamay and piacloth weaving FIDA conducts training from fiber production to fiber utilization. Participants to these training are the abaca farmers, private sector, local government units, students and other government agencies. On fiber production, technologies from fibercrop cultivation to harvesting are disseminated to the farmers. On fiber extraction and processing, this includes capability build up of farmers on how to operate fiber extraction machines and tools. Furthermore, capability build up is also done among fabricators on how to fabricate the machine. Thus, this activity includes distribution of technical designs of improved fiber extraction machines and tolls to private sectors, local fabricators and farmers organizations for investment and adoption. On fiber grading and classification, FIDA inspectors in all its regional offices orient the farmers on the basic classification of abaca fibers. On product development, training on livelihood opportunities using plant fibers, dyeing of fibers and pulp and paper making are conducted. 5. Provision of disease-free planting materials to farmers FIDA continuously produce and distribute disease-free planting materials from its four (4) tissue culture laboratories located in Albay, Sorsogon, Catanduanes and Leyte. Disease-free and diseased abaca planting
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materials are determined through the continuous operations of the two (2) diagnostic laboratories of FIDA in Albay and Leyte. 6. Technical information and testing services on fiber identification, characterization and fiber extraction, pulping and quality of pulp Testing services on fiber identification/morphology, physical test and chemical analysis are extended to FIDAs fiber clienteles. Dissemination of technical information is done through the conduct of training on fiber characterization and utilization (fiber identification/ morphology, physical test and chemical analysis) and postharvest technology amon fiber clienteles and students. 7. Marketing Services Provision of marketing services is done through marketing assistance and fiber trade promotions. Marketing assistance includes the identification and development of markets and the establishment of direct marketing tie-ups between fiber producers (farmers) and processors/ manufacturers and other buyers. While fiber trade promotions include the hosting, sponsoring and active participation in trade fairs and exhibits, both local and foreign to promote Philippine fiber-based products. Provision of fiber industry statistics and other market-related information such as trade opportunities and market updates Preparation of program or project development for local and foreign funding

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10. Regulatory Services FIDA as mandated by Law continuously regulate fiber trading activities, sustain the standard qualities and monitoring of all natural fibers except cotton. Who may avail of these services: Abaca farmers, fiber exporters, processors, manufacturers, traders, LGUs, academe, government agencies and financial institutions. How to avail of these services: Visit, call, write or email FIDA.
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FOOD AND NUTRITION RESEARCH INSTITUTE (FNRI) Department of Science and Technology (DOST) FNRI Building, DOST Compound General Santos Avenue, Bicutan, Taguig City Phone: (632) 837.2071 to 82 Telefax: (632) 837.2934 Fax: (632) 837.3164 Email: mvc@fnri.dost.gov.ph Website: www.fnri.dost.gov.ph

The Food and Nutrition Research Institute (FNRI), the principal research arm of the government in food and nutrition, is one of the research and development institutes of the DOST. As such, the Institute pursues the objectives of the National Science and Technology Plan for 2002-2020 (NSTP 2020); the goals stated in the Medium-Term Development Plan (MTDP); and the Philippine Plan of Action for Nutrition (PPAN). The FNRI is mandated to: (1) define the citizenrys nutrition status; (2) develop recommendations for improvement of nutrition status; and, (3) disseminate research findings and recommendations. Consistent with the above mandate is the FNRIs vision of optimum nutrition for all Filipinos, socially and economically empowered through scientifically sound, environment-friendly and globally competitive technologies. Programs and Projects: 1. Nutritional Assessment and Monitoring

Nutrition Surveys Conduct periodic nutrition surveys throughout the country to assess food intake of the population and to determine the types and magnitude of nutrition problems and their causes. The surveys are on o food consumption o clinical o nutrition economics and statistics o anthropometry o biochemical o nutrition knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP)

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Nutrition Science and Technology

Medical Nutrition Studies Define malnutrition and nutrition-related diseases and their physical and functional effects, develop and update methods of diagnosis and
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treatment for their prevention and control; establish and update the Philippine anthropometric clinical standards and develop tools and methods for use in assessing nutritional status.

Nutrition Intervention and Policy Studies Develop and evaluate models, systems, delivery schemes, strategies, and guidelines for nutrition intervention. Nutritional Biochemistry Studies Establish normal nutrient levels and enzyme activities for Filipinos to derive nutrient requirements for maintenance, growth, pregnancy and lactation; determine nutrient bio-availability and interrelationship of foods in diets.

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Food Science and Technology

Nutritious Food Products Development Improve nutritious food products in terms of nutritional value; packaging and shelf-life with economic returns for domestic and export markets. Process Feasibility Study Evaluate the technical and economic viability of the laboratorydeveloped technologies/products in semi-commercial or pilot scale; develop technology packages. Food Composition and Quality Assurance Studies Assess and plan food and nutritional management in the home and institutions; develop food guides and tools for dietary management.

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Research Utilization Management

Nutrition Outreach and Information Dissemination Conduct media conferences and maintains media liaisons promoting nutrition for print and broadcast; organize scientific sessions/seminars, lecture-demonstrations, broadcast interviews. Nutrition Training Develop and offer food and nutrition courses in the different R&D areas. Nutrition Education Studies Develop and evaluate nutrition education tools, channels, and strategies to effect behavioral change of various population groups.

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Printing and Audio-Visual Production Develop and produce the FNRI Digest, popular annual report, Information and Education Communication (IEC) leaflets/pamphlets/ brochures/handbooks, nutrition exhibits, slides/photos/video and related materials. Library Information Processing, Networking and Documentation Provide services for information acquisition, packaging, documentation, and retrieval; establish information networking; linkages, and resource sharing; provide reference circulation/readers services for in-house and outside users as well as literature search on local and international databases.

Science and Technology Services:

Consultancy Services Library Services Food Demonstration (e.g. sanitary/nutritious streetfoods, squash-based products) Food Pilot Plant Services (e.g. Technology Business Incubator, contract research) Food and Nutrition Analytical Laboratory Services (e.g. nutrition labelling, food microbiology) Food Processing Facility Development in the Regions (e.g. institutions, LGU, industry-based) Nutritional Biochemistry Laboratory Services (e.g. Vitamin A status assessment) Diet Counseling/Wellness Clinic Clinical Nutrition Laboratory Services (e.g. blood chemistry) Food and Nutrition Databases and Applications (e.g. nutrition surveys, food composition) Recipe Development/Sensory Evaluation Training (Nutrition Training Center) IEC Materials and Other Publications

How to avail yourself of these services: Write or call the FNRI.

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FOREST MANAGEMENT BUREAU (FMB) Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) FMB Building, Visayas Avenue Diliman, Quezon City Phone: (632) 927.4788 i 928.9313 Fax: (632) 930.0374 Email: fmbdenr@mozcom.com Website: http://forestry.denr.gov.ph

The Forest Management Bureau (FMB) provides support for the effective protection, development, occupancy management, and conservation of forestlands and watersheds. It collaborates with international and local development organizations in several forestry development programs. Powers and Functions: Recommends policies and programs for the effective protection, development, occupancy, management, and conservation of forestlands and watersheds, including grazing and mangrove areas, reforestation and rehabilitation of critically degraded forest reservations, wilderness areas and other natural reserves, development of forest plantations, including rattan, bamboo and other valuable non-timber forest resources, rationalization of the woodbased industries, regulation of utilization and exploitation of forest resources including wildlife, to ensure continued supply of forest goods and services;

Advises the Regional Offices in the implementation of the above policies and/or programs; Develops plans, programs, operating standards, and administrative measures to promote the Bureaus objective and functions; Assists in the monitoring and evaluation of forestry and watershed development projects to ensure efficiency and effectiveness; and, Undertakes studies on the economics of forest-based industries, including the supply and demand trends on the local, national, and international levels, identifying investment problems and opportunities in various areas.

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Priority Programs: Policy Reforms and Institutional Development

Watershed Land Use Planning Management Information System (MIS), Information and Education Campaign (IEC), Research and Development (R&D) Enhancement Sustainable Management of Residual and other Natural Forest Forest Area Expansion Biodiversity Conservation Forest Industries Rationalization and Development Management of Grazing Lands Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Criteria and Indicators (C&I) Systems Development Community Based Forest Management including Upland Agroforestry Program DENR-DA-DAR Convergence Initiative

Projects: WB-GEF National Programs for Environment and Natural Resource Management (NP-ENRM) Project Forest Resource Assessment (FRA)

Southern Philippine Irrigation Sector Project (SPISP) Adoption and Implementation of an Appropriate System Criteria and Indicators for the Philippines Forestry Information System Timber and Timber Products Trade Flow Project Community-Livelihood Assistance Special Program (CLASP) DENR-JICA Technical Cooperation on the enhancement of CommunityBased Forest Management (CBFM) implementation in the Philippines Ulot Watershed Model Forest Developing Tropical Forest Resources through CBFM (DENR-ITTO Project) FMB/DENR JICA Assisted Watershed Database Project Enhancing Natural Resource Management Through Enterprise Development CBFM-CARP Upland Development Program Advancing the Application of ANR for Effective Low Cost Forest Restoration
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Community-Based Forest Management and Mangrove Project (Panay, Negros)

Services: Certificate of Stewardship

Community-Based Forest Management Agreement Forest Land Grazing Management Agreement Integrated Forest Management Agreement Chainsaw Registration/Authority to Import/Purchase Chainsaw Ordinary Minor Forest Products Permit Private Land Timber Permit Special Private Land Timber Permit Rattan Cutting Contract Resource Use Permit Special Forest Land Use Agreement (FLAg/FLAgT) Socialized Industrial Forest Management Agreement Transport Document for Wood Products Wood Processing Plant Permit Export Authority

Who may avail of these services: Filipino citizens of legal age, forest plantation developers, upland communities, cooperatives, associations, corporations, indigenous peoples, academe, NGOs, LGUs, other government agencies, international organizations/ institutions, timber license agreement holders, private landowners, forest land grazing management agreement holders, integrated forest management agreement holders, socialized industrial forest management agreement holders, special land-use lease agreement holders, peoples organizations, lawmakers, financial institutions, and other interested parties in forestry and forestry-related activities

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FOREST PRODUCTS RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE (FPRDI) Department of Science and Technology (DOST) College, Laguna Phone: (63-49) 536.2360/3630/2377 Telefax: (63-49) 536.3630 Email: fprdi@laguna.net Website: http://fprdi.dost.gov.ph

The Forest Products Research and Development Institute (FPRDI) is the only national agency mandated to conduct research and development (R&D) and technology transfer and provide technical services and training on forest products (wood and non-wood) utilization in the Philippines. FPRDI envisions a sustainable forest-based industry that is able to produce economically competitive and environment-friendly commodities that contribute to socio-economic development and support the disadvantaged sectors of society. Its mission is to generate, improve and transfer appropriate technologies and information on the efficient utilization of forest-based products to make local industries more competitive in the domestic and global markets and to benefit the general public. Programs and Services: 1. Furniture and Handicraft Generate information and technologies on the processing and utilization of some industrial tree plantation species (ITPS) and non-wood forest products (NWFPs) for export quality furniture and handicrafts.

R&D on: a) indoor and outdoor furniture and furniture parts; b) gifts, toys, housewares and holiday decors; and c) fashion accessories and other wearables Testing and technical advisory services on furniture, wood bending, wood and non-wood preservation, wood seasoning/kiln drying, bleaching and dyeing, finishing, sawmilling, contract research, termite and powder-post beetle treatment and soil poisoning

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Builders Woodworks and Structural Components Utilize engineering concepts and principles to develop and evaluate engineered products for the builders woodworks, housing and packaging industries.

R&D on: a) pallets, b) plywood and laminated components, c) engineered floors, and d) fire doors and fire proofing additives
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Testing and technical advisory on prefab walls, pallets/packaging, plywood and laminated products, destructive and non-destructive testing of structural lumber, machine grading of structural lumber, engineered bamboo floors and fire doors

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Composite Boards Focus on the sustainable development of composite products from bioresources (wood/non-wood), waste stream (plastics), processing wastes and agricultural residues.

R&D on: a) acoustic boards, b) heat insulation boards, and c) cementbonded boards Testing and technical advisory services on composites (wood wool cement board, cement-bonded board, medium density fiberboard, oriented strand board, etc.)

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Bio-energy, Resins and Oils Focus on the use of biotechnology to produce bio-ethanol from wood wastes; innovative design of equipment to produce high-grade charcoal/ charcoal briquettes from wood wastes and other biomass; health and personal care products from essential oils and other extracts; and adhesives and surface coatings from resins and other exudates.

R&D on: a) bio-ethanol, b) resins, surface coatings and adhesives, c) essential oils, health and personal care products, and d) charcoal and charcoal briquettes Testing and technical advisory services on thermal analysis for polymers; formaldehyde emission for adhesives and surface coatings; FTIR spectral analysis for chemical compounds, and proximate chemical analysis, heating value analysis and ultimate analysis for biofuels

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Paper and Paper Products Focus on the utilization of abaca waste fibers for making printing and writing papers; indigenous raw materials for specialty and creative papers; and recycled fibers (waste paper) for paper and paper boards.

R&D on: a) writing and printing paper from abaca waste fibers, b) specialty paper and creative paper products, and c) paper boards and packaging Testing and technical advisory services on pulp and paper, paper boards and packaging
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Material Science Generate information on the: 1) basic properties of new and emerging wood and non-wood forest products (NWFPs); and 2) relationship of the structure and properties of wood and NWFPs.

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Testing and technical advisory services on wood identification and the anatomical, chemical, physical and mechanical strength properties of wood and non-wood forest products Preparation of handbooks, manuals, field guides and catalogues on wood and non-wood forest products

Cleaner Production Technologies for the Forest-based Industries Assess the environmental soundness of FPRDI technologies before these are marketed and feed back the results to the other programs for improvement; and, extend technical assistance towards improving the environmental performance of the Institutes clients mills.

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Technical advisory services on compliance of production technologies with environmental standards

Technology Transfer Direct, coordinate, organize, facilitate and implement technology transfer and other technical services projects/activities of the Institute.

Conduct of testing and technical advisory services; technology installation; training/demonstration; feasibility studies; technology investors fora; consultative industry dialogues; and laboratory tours and demonstrations.

Who may avail of these services: The various forest-based MSMEs, the scientific community, academe, professionals, government and non-government organizations, financial institutions and the general public How to avail of these services: Visit, call, write or e-mail FPRDI.

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INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE (ITDI) Department of Science and Technology (DOST) General Santos Avenue Bicutan, Taguig City Phone: (632) 837.2071 to 82 local 2182, 2215 Telefax: (632) 837.3167 Email: nea@dost.gov.ph Website: http://mis.dost.gov.ph/itdi

The Industrial Technology Development Institute (ITDI) is a multidisciplinary research institute which uses local raw materials, recovers by-products and wastes, and provides technical services to support local industries. Programs and Services: 1. Research and Development (R&D) Multidisciplinary applied researches in the fields of industrial manufacturing, mineral processing, energy, and environment, using local raw materials. Technology Transfer and Contract Projects Transfer of mature technologies with techno-economic viability, from product/ process development to techno-assessment to commercialization. Tests and Analyses Analytical and testing services (chemical, microbiological, physical, pharmological, and toxicological) to industry and government agencies for various products and materials. Food Engineering Services A package of services offered to the local food industry and other institutions that provide them with technical assistance to improve product quality and productivity in their operations, and enable them to comply with stringent Sanitary and Phytosanitary System requirements of international trading under the World Trade Organization (WTO). Such services include technical advice and engineering consultancy on: product/process development and scale up, design and fabrication of food processing equipment, and design, layout and set-up of processing plant. Calibration and Metrology As national custodian for weights and measures, ITDIs program on metrology responds to the call for accuracy and traceability in the units of measurement (e.g. mass, length, volume) for product standardization, higher quality and competitiveness of local products, and consumer protection. The metrology center also assists in the setting of measurement standards and in repair and design of apparatus.

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Process Engineering This program is a tool to solve production bottlenecks or shop floor problems and to translate ITDI developed processes into production systems. Through this program, ITDI integrates waste treatment systems, safety measures, and process control systems in the process. It also touches on the development of complex design systems that can be used for a wide range of products or a wide variety of processes in a plant. Post-Harvest Handling/Near-Farm Processing This provides encompassing solutions to problems on maintaining the quality and extending the shelf life of fresh produce from the time and place of harvest to the time and place of consumption, with minimum loss, maximum efficiency, and maximum returns to all involved. Processing and marketing problems of seasonal crops are addressed by providing alternative solutions such as developing value-adding qualities to the product to ensure continuous supply beyond the harvest season. Packaging Research and Development Development and/or improvement of packaging system, implementation of tools of modern and innovative packaging technologies and label design to upgrade the global competitiveness of local products, and institutionalizing linkages locally and abroad. Cleaner Production (CP) Assessment Promotion of cleaner technologies through CP assessment, technical information and training to strengthen the global competitiveness of local industries.

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10. Enterprise Module (EM)/Technology Business Incubator (TBI) Designed for technologies to spin off from the laboratories to industry. Offers the facility for tenancy to prospective investors while still planning or in the initial stage in setting up their own business, with close supervision and monitoring of in-house researchers/engineers. Available EMs/TBIs are: fruit juice processing, basi and sugar cane juice production, vinegar production using acetator, soap making, glass blowing, bio reactor (biodegradation of ecological solid waste), ceramics production, smoked fish, and virgin coconut oil processing. 11. Energy Audit A critical examination of an energy consuming facility to help improve energy efficiency and productivity by identifying areas where energy waste can occur and recommend energy saving opportunities. Services offered include audit of complete facility, energy equipment like boilers, dryers, motors and building, technical evaluation of energy conservation projects, and in-house training.

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12. Industry Training and Skills Development Actual hands-on experience on manufacturing and various industrial processes, and demonstration/training on various technologies for income generation. 13. Use of Laboratory/Pilot Plant Facilities Production facilities on a scaled up level for various technologies or processes can be availed of by industry such as those on: coconut oil milling and refining, food processing line (canning & dehydration), and materials processing (ceramics, plastics.) (Please see ITDI Pilot Plants/ Facilities). 14. Technical Information and Promotion Documentation and dissemination of information on S&T services, technologies, and other technical inquiry data and promotion assistance to clients in various media channels. 15. Library Services A worthy source of in-depth information on the Institutes major areas of concern and allied subjects; a special collection of theses and technical reports of in-house researches/studies. ITDI Pilot Plants Under a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA)/Contract Project, industries can use/avail of the services of the following pilot plants/facilities: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. Food Canning Food Dehydration Materials Processing (Ceramic, Glass, Plastics, Inorganic Minerals) Gasification Bioreactor for Solid Waste Coco Oil & Rice Bran Oil Processing Lab-Scale Two Stage Aerobic and Anaerobic Wastewater Treatment System Food Processing Super Activated Carbon (Rice Husk) Microencapsulation of Fertilizer/ Enzymes Essential Oil Extraction/Refining Centralized Hazardous Waste Handling Facility Vegetable Oil/Seed Oil Extraction Plant Oil Refining System Soap and Detergent Plant Glass Blowing

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Who may avail of these services: Small, medium, and large-scale industries, government agencies, academic institutions, associations, and the general public How to avail yourself of these services: Interested parties may write directly to the ITDI Director, or send a technical inquiry/other information to the Information and Documentation Section.

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METALS INDUSTRY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER (MIRDC) Department of Science and Technology (DOST) MIRDC Compound, Gen. Santos Avenue Bicutan,Taguig City Phone: (632) 837.0431 to 38 Telefax: (632) 837.0613 Email: rtv@mirdc.dost.gov.ph Website: www.mirdc.dost.gov.ph

The Metals Industry Research and Development Center (MIRDC) is a DOSTattached agency mandated to provide both government and private sectors in the metals and engineering industry with professional management and technical expertise on the training of engineers and technicians; information exchange; trade accreditation services; quality control and testing of metal products; research and development; and, business economics advisory services. Programs and Services: 1. Research and Development

Assists the metals and engineering enterprises through R&D to come up with improved products, processes and materials, and equipment prototypes by offering: o o o o o Contract Researches Joint Researches Prototype Development Metalcasting Services Metalworking Services

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Initiates projects that respond to domestic needs and provide support to other industries.

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Designs and implements training modules which update Filipino entrepreneurs, engineers, and technicians on local and international market demands: o Compendium of training programs covers the following subjects: Metalworking Technology; Metalcasting Technology; Analysis and Testing; Engineering/Production Planning; Quality Assurance; Productivity; Trainers Training; and Setting up of Quality and Environmental Management System.

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Technical Consultancy and Extension Services

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Speeds up technology transfer by conducting consultancy services to improve productivity and product quality. Promotes the development of the metals and engineering industry in the countryside by putting up regional services and training centers.

Technology Business Incubation Program

Provides developing enterprises with business space equipped with production facilities until such time that they can spin off into established and self-operating ventures. Services include: business and production spaces; common service facilities; technical assistance in the form of consultancy and training; testing and quality control; engineering design services.

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Analysis and Testing

Provides comprehensive range of testing and analytical services to assist the industry in ensuring high quality metal products. Services include: Calibration (Instrumentation and Metrology); Mechanical Testing; Nondestructive Testing; Metallurgical Failure Analysis; Corrosion Testing; Chemical Analysis.

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Information Exchange

Disseminates the latest information on relevant technologies, processes and markets through industry and sectoral studies; promotion of technologies through website; technical library (cooperating with eLib and SciNET); exhibits; metal products directory; plant tours; newsletters on trends and events; press releases and industry dialogues.

Who may avail of these services: Any interested individual or company How to avail yourself of these services: Call, write or visit the MIRDC.

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NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL AND FISHERY COUNCIL (NAFC) Department of Agriculture (DA) Apacible Hall, Elliptical Road Diliman, Quezon City Phone: (632) 929.8234 Fax: (632) 920.3992 Email: spd_nafc@yahoo.com Website: http://nafc.da.gov.ph

The National Agricultural and Fishery Council (NAFC) is a government agency committed to ensure participatory broad-based decision making in agriculture and fisheries by providing quality services to its nationwide network to private sector-led consultative councils toward the formulation of sound policy and program recommendations for sustained countryside development. It also conducts consultation on agricultural issues and concerns; implements and coordinates agricultural and fisheries programs and projects; monitors activities under the Agricultural and Fisheries Modernization Act; and generates resources for agriculture, fishery and other related programs and projects. Program: 1. Livelihood Enhancement for Agricultural Development (LEAD) 2000 Program - Phase II

Provides financial assistance for agricultural and fishery-based smallscale projects aimed at empowering marginal farmers and fisherfolk. Provides interest and collateral financial assistance for livelihood, capability-building and marketing support activities.

Who may avail of the program:

For livelihood projects, qualified proponents are marginal groups of farmers and fisherfolks such as cooperatives, farmers and fisherfolks associations, youth and womens organizations engaged in agriculture and fisheries. For capability-building and marketing support projects, qualified proponents are DA-Regional Field Units, Local Government Units (LGUs), Non-Government Organizations (NGOs) and Peoples Organizations.

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Requirements for availment: 1. 2. 3. Substantive project proposal based on recommended outline For income-generating projects, proposed replenishment schedules Certified true copy of Registration Certificate (Cooperative Development Authority, Securities and Exchange Commission, Department of Labor and Employment/Bureau of Rural Workers) Certified true copy of Articles of Incorporation/Cooperation and by-laws Organizational profile, including the list of incumbent officers and members Latest Audited Financial Statements (at least 2 years) and/or certification from the LGU attesting to the organizations credibility and capability Notarized General Assembly Resolution designating the authorized representative to transact and sign documents for and in behalf of the organization Endorsements: a. For infrastructure projects, any of the following:

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Deed of Donation and Acceptance for land to be used for the project; Copy of land title, tax declaration and Board Resolution authorizing the use of the land for the project (if the proponent organization owns the land); and, In extreme cases, a long-term lease agreement, based on projects life, with options to renew.

b. For use of municipal/inland waters, any of the following:

Municipal/Laguna Lake Development Authority (LLDA)/BFAR permit or lease agreement, whichever is applicable.

How to avail of the program: 1. To avail of the financial assistance, the proponent has to prepare a project proposal following the recommended proposal outline. Moreover, the proponent has to comply with the required documents.

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The proposal, together with the other documents, shall be submitted to the Municipal Agricultural and Fishery Council (MAFC) which in turn shall convene to pre-evaluate its merits. If the proposed project is found feasible, the MAFC shall endorse the proposal to the Provincial Agricultural and Fishery Council (PAFC) for pre-evaluation and possible endorsements to the Regional Agricultural and Fishery Council (RAFC). Subsequently, the RAFC shall review the evaluation of the proposal. If it qualifies for financial assistance, the RAFC shall endorse the proposal and other pertinent documents to the NAFC. The NAFC shall inform the proponent of actions taken on the proposal. To facilitate the evaluation of the project proposal, three (3) members of every local council are designated to compose its technical working group (TWG). The Councils vice-chair from the public sector shall automatically serve as the head of the TWG. The council shall appoint the two (2) other members. Endorsements in the municipal and in the provincial levels shall bear the signatures of the concerned Agricultural and Fishery Council (AFC) chairpersons and the municipal and the provincial agriculturist, respectively. At the regional level, it shall be signed by the RAFC Chairperson and by the Regional Executive Director. Upon receipt of the proposal, NAFC shall conduct a table evaluation of the proposal. If found meritorious and the documents are complete, a site validation is undertaken to verify the veracity of the data presented in the proposal and the capability of the proponent to implement the proposed project. Projects found feasible are recommended for approval. The proponent, the DA-RFU and the AFCs are informed of the approval. A Memorandum of Agreement between the DA-RFU and the NAFC shall be executed to effect the transfer of funds to the DA-RFU. In case the proposed project fails to qualify under the program, the proponent shall be informed. If there are existing programs by other funding agencies where the proposal would qualify, the NAFC shall endorse the proposal to the said program/agency for consideration.

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NATIONAL DAIRY AUTHORITY (NDA) Department of Agriculture (DA) NDA Building, BAI Compound Visayas Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City Phone: (632) 926.0733 to 36 i 929.6755 Telefax: (632) 929.6749 Fax: (632) 926.0733 Email: dairynda@pldtdsl.net Website: www.nda.da.gov.ph

Created by Republic Act 7884, otherwise known as the National Dairy Development Act of 1995, the National Dairy Authority (NDA) is an attached corporation of the DA mandated to ensure the accelerated development of the Philippine dairy industry through policy direction and program implementation. NDA envisions to achieve a vibrant local dairy industry providing wholesome, affordable milk to delighted consumers, building a nation of healthier children and wealthier farmers through the following mission: (1) Accelerate dairy herd build up and milk production; (2) Enhance dairy business through the delivery of excellent technical services at farm and enterprise levels; (3) Increase the coverage of milk feeding programs and help reduce malnutrition; and, (4) Mobilize broad support for local milk. Programs and Services:

Design credit systems that will provide loans, grants and other services as may be required, to dairy cooperatives; Assist dairy cooperatives in developing market channels and in negotiating for bulk outlets of milk output; Promote a nationwide campaign for the development of a local dairy industry; Provide extension support, education and training programs for dairy farmers and cooperatives; Conducts dairy research and development; Provides support services in the acquisition of basic supplies and inputs for animal health and nutrition; and, Build up the number and quality of local animal stocks through applied technology.

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Dairy Business Entry Programs: 1. Save-the-Herd (STH) This scheme opens an opportunity to expand animal herd and income of farmers who are already into dairying. It is also a good entry point for those who would like to start a dairy enterprise. NDA buys local born dairy animal-weaners, heifers- from dairy farmers and disperses these to the STH Partner for rearing. The STH contract covers stages before a dairy animal becomes pregnant. The STH partner takes care of the animal and receives a 2/3 share of the increase in value of the animal (value at the time of sale less acquisition cost of the animal), upon its sale at the end of the contract period. To qualify, interested parties must have a cowshed, source of water and forage and accessible loafing area for the animal. The NDA offers the necessary technical support like semen, artificial insemination services, drugs and vaccination. The STH partner may apply with the NDA to continue to take care of the pregnant dairy animal as a regular dairy farmer. The animal will be covered by a new contract that may be financed under the Quedancor animal loan program. The STH program allows participants to generate income before the animal begins to give milk. By ensuring cash flows during the pre-milking stage, animal raisers are provided an incentive to save the animal from slaughter. 2. Upgrading and Contract Breeding The program upgrades native or non-dairy cows by introducing dairy genetic line through artificial insemination (A.I.) with the pure dairy semen. NDA provides A.I. services and paraphernalia upon acceptance of animal owners into the program. Caring for the animals after insemination is the responsibility of the farmer-owner, while NDA assists in the technical aspects of animal management. NDA purchases the heifer offspring of the inseminated animals upon the recommendation of its technical team. Farmer-owners get 10% higher than the existing market price of non-dairy type animals. To ensure that offspring can be absorbed under this program, enroll upgrades with the NDA. 3. Palit-Baka The Palit-Baka Loan Program complements NDAs Upgrading and Contract Breeding Program. Female dairy crossbreds are distributed to new dairy cooperators under the loan-in-kind agreement. Dairy farmers may choose a yearling, heifer, or pregnant crossbred and replace it after five (5) years with the higher dairy bloodline. The loan is settled with the replacement.
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Under this program, dairy farmers will earn by selling the milk and the male offspring of the loaned crossbred animal. Program partners are discouraged from selling milking animals and female offspring without NDA clearance. 4. NDA-Quedancor Loans If you belong to an association of dairy farmers or dairy cooperative, you may group yourselves into self-reliant teams (SRTs) to avail of this specially designed animal loan facility. The maximum loanable amount is payable within five (5) years at eight (8) percent interest per year and a grace period of six (6) months. The principal of the loan is paid in cash at the end of the five-year loan term from the proceeds of the animal offspring sales, while the loan interest is paid from the milk sales. Earlier loan settlement under the accelerated payment scheme increases the chances of getting another loan and being included in the priority list of NDA most preferred cooperators. Minimum requirements for the loan include NDA endorsement, farm resources (barn, feeds and water), and the commitment to care for and regularly milk dairy animals. Training Modules for Dairy Cooperatives/Entrepreneurs: Phase 1 Dairy Orientation Seminar Educational Tour (Lakbay-Aral) Phase 2 Basic Dairy Husbandry Training Course Phase 3

Bookkeeping Orientation Seminar Strategic and Planning Workshop Cooperative Development Value Orientation Integrated Dairy Enterprise and Management Seminar and Planning Workshop

TECHNO DEMO Farm Based Silage Production Seminar

Production of Molasses/Urea Treated Rice Straw Basic Dairy Husbandry

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Hands-on training on Basic Quality Milk Screening for Milk Quality Officers

Market Based Dairy Technology

Dairy Processing

Specialized Training Courses for Cooperative Dairy Technicians (CDTs)

Basic Artificial Insemination/Pregnancy Diagnosis Para-Veterinary

Who may avail of these services: Dairy cooperative, dairy farmer with the dairy animal, private rancher or cattle raiser, government agencies or institutions, NGOs How to avail yourself of these services: Here are some steps that a prospective new entrant may follow to get acquainted with dairy enterprise: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Visit the nearest NDA office in your area. Attend a dairy orientation seminar. Participate in Lakbay-Aral to a dairy zone Visit your local dairy cooperative Assess your area in terms of water and feeds sources, grazing area, and population of breedable animals.

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NATIONAL FOOD AUTHORITY (NFA) Department of Agriculture (DA) Philippine Sugar Center Building North Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City Phone: (632) 926.6493 Telefax: (632) 928.1634 Email: jpn@nfa.gov.ph Website: www.nfa.gov.ph

The National Food Authority (NFA) is envisioned to be at the forefront in providing excellent needed services to the food marketing industry towards global competitiveness and committed to ensuring food security. Programs and Services: 1. Regulatory Services

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Issues licenses for the grains businesses specifically those engaged in the following processes: retailing, wholesaling, milling, warehousing, threshing, corn shelling, manufacturing, mechanical drying, importing, exporting, indenting, and packaging; and, Registers facilities/equipment used in transporting/hauling of palay/ rice/corn; poultry/hog raising; and post-production equipment.

Industry Standards Services

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Laboratory services Food Quality Standards Services

Business Development and Promotion

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Marketing Programs

Grains Procurement Program Grains Distribution Program Tindahan Natin Bigasan ni Gloria sa Palengke Tindahan ni Pangulong Gloria-Rolling Stores (TPG-RS) Accredited Individual Retailers Inside and Outside the Market
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Marketing Development Program

Institutionalized Marketing Assistance and Development Program (IMAP) Corn Marketing Assistance Program (CMAP) Young Farmers in Agri-Business Program Corn Free Storage Program (CFSP) Farmers Option to Buy-Back (FOBB) Palay Negotiable Warehouse Receipt Program (PNWRP) NFA-owned Post-harvest Assistance Program (PHFA) Expanded e-Trading Project Institutionalized Farmers As Distributors (IFAD) of NFA Rice Program Farmers As Importers (FAI) Program Corn Development Fund (CDF) Palay Marketing Assistance for Legislators and Local Government Units (PALLGU) Program Corn Marketing Assistance Program for Industry Users, Lawmakers, and Local Government Units (CMAPIULLGUs)

Who may avail of these services: Interested parties, grain traders, cooperatives, farmers, companies, government/ private institutions, research institutions, the food industry, consumers, retailers, residents, all targeted beneficiaries How to avail yourself of these services: Visit or call the NFA.

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NATIONAL WAGES AND PRODUCTIVITY COMMISSION (NWPC) Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) 8/F, G.E. Antonino Building Kalaw cor. Bocobo Streets, Ermita, Manila Phone: (632) 527.8011 to 17 Telefax: (632) 527.5139 Email: webmaster@nwpc.dole.gov.ph Website: www.nwpc.dole.gov.ph

The National Wages and Productivity Commission (NWPC) and its Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Boards, as key policy making bodies on wages, incomes, and productivity, have the following mandates: (1) fix minimum wages on regional, provincial, and/or industry levels; and, (2) promote productivity improvement and gainsharing. Under Republic Act No. 6971, the Productivity Incentives Act of 1990, NWPC is also mandated to provide the necessary studies and technical assistance to enable workers and employers to conclude productivity agreements. Programs and Services: 1. ISTIV Productivity Awareness Program (ISTIV-PAP) The ISTIV-PAP is a values-driven human resource strategy for quality and productivity (Q&P) improvements that is rooted on the five ideal attributes of a productive individual. I stands for industrious, S for systematic, T for time-conscious, I for innovative, and V for strong value for work. ISTIV is more than a program or a technique. It is a management concept that recognizes the value of human resource in bringing about the needed changes to improve quality of goods and services and the productivity of business enterprises. While most Q&P programs and techniques focus on ways of doing things, ISTIV-PAP focuses on people and aims to instill a culture of positive change in the behavior of people in the organization. Thus, company owners, managers and workers are trained in the ISTIV technology on the premise that everyone in the organization must share common Q&P values in order to attain higher productivity levels. ISTIV requires that management commit itself to create a work environment that allows Q&P to flourish. An ISTIV full-cycle training and consultancy runs from three (3) to six (6) months. The ISTIV training courses and consulting assistance are given
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10 to 199 employees/workers Filipino-owned (priority beneficiaries) With basic systems in place (e.g. hiring/selection of employees, production and quality systems)

ISTIV Bayanihan ISTIV Bayanihan is a productivity program for Barangay Micro Business Enterprises (BMBEs) and micro business enterprises. The program is developed to support growth of the micro business enterprises by enhancing their productivity through improved management of teamwork and enhanced work values of people in the workplace. The program utilizes the following strategies: (a) training, (b) networking, (c) referral, (d) recognition, and (e) communication. BMBEs and micro business enterprises with the following qualifications may avail of this program:

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3 million to 100 million asset size 10 to 199 employees/workers Filipino-owned (priority beneficiaries) Has started operations/improving on their business operations

Service Quality for Key Employment Generators (SQ for KEGs) Service Quality Program is a training intervention designed for workers in standard/economy hotel and restaurant establishments. It was developed in recognition of the industrys vital role as one of the countrys key employment generators. In particular, the program aims to enhance the knowledge and skills of the industrys workforce by providing Error-Free service to its clients. To gain support for this initiative, NWPC entered into partnership agreement with the Department of Tourism, Hotel and Restaurant Association of the Philippines, and Technical Education and Skills
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Development Authority. Hotel and restaurants categorized as standard or economy/fast-food wiht the following qualifications may avail of this program:

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With basic systems in place (e.g. selection, hiring/recruitment) Committed to allow their workforce to participate in the SQ Program Willing to undertake quality improvement in the company

The 5S of Good Housekeeping 5S Good Housekeeping is an integrated concept of actions, condition and culture aimed at boosting productivity through basic housekeeping resources. It espouses a five-step program, namely, Sort, Systematize, Sweep, Sanitize, and Self-discipline. This initiative aims to provide and maintain clean, safe and orderly surroundings for all employees. It also advocates for a more comfortable and productive workplace as well as instilling discipline and orderliness as primary corporate values of the client firm. The 5S of Good Housekeeping is open to individual and corporate clients.

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Productivity Olympics Productivity Olympics is a national competition of best productivity practices for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). It was successfully launched in 2008 and continued in 2009 where the eventual winners, chosen after a rigid regional and national screening process, were given various prizes including cash award. Its principal objectives are to: (1) intensify national awareness and commitment to quality and productivity; and (2) showcase best productivity improvement practices. All MSMEs in the private sector are eligible to join the Productivity Olympics provided they complied with the following rules:

Duly registered with the appropriate government agencies (e.g. CDI, DTI, LGU, SEC); Must have a productivity program, existing for at least two (2) years preferably under the ISTIV program; and, Never been a recipient of the Productivity Olympics award at the national level.

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How to avail of these services: Visit, call, write or email NWPC or its network of RTWPBs (Please go to the NWPC website for full contact information, including email address, on the RTWPBs).

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OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH CENTER (OSHC) Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) North Avenue corner Agham Road Diliman, Quezon City Phone: (632) 928.6690 i 929.6036 to 39 Fax: (632) 929.6030 Email: oshcenter@oshc.dole.gov.ph oshc_dole@yahoo.com Website: www.oshc.dole.gov.ph

The Occupational Safety and Health Center (OSHC) was created by virtue of Executive Order No. 307 on November 1987 by then President Corazon C. Aquino. It was envisioned as the national authority for research and training on matters pertaining to safety and health at work. It provides the expertise and intervention mechanism to improve workplace conditions in the Philippines. It has a dual mandate of protecting Filipino workers against accidents and illnesses and promoting workers welfare through effective programs that enhance productivity, workers well-being and afford social protection to its client sector. The Center adopts a multisectoral strategy with its partners-business, workers group, other government and non-governmental organizations and the academe to fulfill its mandate. Programs and Services: The Center shall serve as the authority on Occupational Safety and Health in the areas of research, training and information dissemination and technical services. 1. Research The Center shall undertake studies and researches on all aspects of occupational safety and health. It shall focus on studies: a. to prevent and reduce occupational and work-related injuries and illnesses; b. to continuously review and support the updating of the list of occupational illnesses as prescribed in PD 626, Employees Compensation and State Insurance Fund; and, c. to aid standard setting and enforcement of OSH Standards. Relative to its research functions, the Center, through its technical personnel, shall have access to employers premises and records to study any fact, condition or matter which may be necessary in pursuance
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of said research activities. Such researchers shall not be the basis of any action against any individual, employer or workers and shall be subject to the confidentiality of trade secrets under Rule 1006 of the Occupational Safety and Health Standards. 2. Training The Center shall build and strengthen a pool of capable trainers in OSH nationwide in partnership with stakeholders and shall take the lead in developing a training agenda in consultation with its partners and stakeholders. The Center shall focus its efforts on plannning, developing and implementing comprehensive and gender sensitive training programs in the field of occupational safety and health. 3. Clearing House of Information The Center shall serve as the clearing house of information and innovative methods, techniques and approaches in dealing with occupational safety and health problems. It shall develop mechanisms for information dissemination and exchange of workers, employers, general public and stakeholders through mass media, electronic media and other forms of disseminatin such as publications, conferences, or consultations. It shall develop and strengthen a specialized library on OSH to serve both the Centers staff as well as clients members and stakeholders. The OSHC shall function as the CIS Center of the ILO in the Philippines. Information on OSH will range from prevention through workplace and community efforts to early detection through promp and effective interventions and to measures that reduce accidents, illnesses, and impairments, among others. 4. Technical Services The Centers expertise shall be extended to the workers, public nd private sectors, trade unions and other workers organizations and to other government and non-governmental institutions. It shall render technical assistance and advice as requested by client/s in connection with specific OSH problems/issues. It shall pro-actively provide technical assistance in cooperation with the labor inspectors in cases of imminent danger, accidents, affecting both workers and the community.

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The technical services may include the following: 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) medical surveillance occupational health examinations health hazard evaluation work environment measurements safety audit development and issuance of technical guidelines testing of Personal Protective Equipment evaluation of ventilation systems formulation of policies and programs on OSH

Coverage of services: The services of the Occupational Safety and Health Center (OSHC) shall cover the preventive (primary, secondary, tertiary prevention) aspects of occupational safety and health in every workplace, public or private, large, medium and small enterprise. How to avail of these services: Visit, call, write or email OSHC

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PHILIPPINE COCONUT AUTHORITY (PCA) Department of Agriculture (DA) PCA R&D Building Elliptical Road, Diliman, Quezon City Phone: (632) 928.4500 to 09 Fax: (632) 921.6173 Email: pca_ofad@yahoo.com.ph Website: www.pca.da.gov.ph

The Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) is mandated to promote the rapid integrated development and growth of the coconut and other palm oil industry in all its aspects and to ensure that the coconut farmers become direct participants in and beneficiaries of such development and growth. Programs and Services: 1. Production Services Coconut Agribusiness Land Development Development of at least 1.35 million hectares of coconut lands for agribusiness in order to contribute to 2 million out of the 10 million jobs targeted in 2010. This program is being implemented in collaboration with DA, LGUs, NGOs and private sector. Project components include:

Coconut Planting/Replanting This project is in response to the steady decline in coconut production and productivity due to indiscriminate cutting, palm senility and land conversion. Coconut planting covering new areas using high yielding varieties that could be sourced at PCA operated seedgardens and from various local sources throughout the country and replanting of coconut palms in order to replenish the coconut trees cut due to palm senility. PCA is also implementing the Participatory Coconut Planting Project (PCPP), a component project of National Coconut Productivity Program (NCPP), in order to contribute to the development of agribusiness lands. This project seeks to implement massive coconut planting using open pollinated varieties (OPVs) throughout the country. It would be implemented using participatory and rewards system approaches. Under this scheme, the coconut farmers would be entitled to a monetary
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Intercropping/Farm Diversification Intercropping of cash/wage and high value crops and livestock through market-oriented production system to cover the existing coconut lands. The Plowable Intercropping Project, also a component project of NCPP, shall be implemented to contribute to agribusiness land development and to the governments current effort on food security, hunger mitigation and jobs generation. This project gives priority to growing of intercrops in between spaces under coconut trees such as yellow or white corn, mungbean, peanut and banana that necessitates cultivation of coconut land.

Salt Fertilization Project (SFP) The SFP, a component project of NCPP, is a more direct way of increasing coconut production. The use of common salt or sodium chloride (NaCl) to fertilize coconut trees shall be pursued as it is proven beneficial and more practical means of increasing coconut yield. It is the cheapest and best source of chlorine which will not only boosts the productivity of coconut but also enhances its resistance to long dry spell.

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Market Development

Copra Quality Improvement Program (CQIP) The program aims to improve the quality of copra that is aflatoxin-free and subsequent increase in coconut farmers income. Initially, a qualified coconut farmer cooperative avails of technical assistance with the provision of a kukum dryer. Said kukum dryer utilizes indirect heat drying method to make copra, a process proven to produce aflatoxinfree copra. The CQIP was complemented by the EU-Trade Related Technical Assistance (TRTA 1) Programme, where more units of kukum dryers were dispersed to participating farmer-cooperatives. As a marketing tool, CQIP is seen to contribute strongly in the recovery of the lost European market for copra meal. In addition, the issue on polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) in coconut oil will be resolved with finality, thereby creating consumer confidence in this no. 1 coconut product export earner. As we are all aware of, aflatoxin is translated in cows milk as M1 aflatoxin and is dangerous when ingested by infants; on the other hand, PAH is translated as benzo{a}pyrene in the body and both are carcinogenic substances.
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The role of PCA shall be to: o Improve consumer hygiene awareness; o Source project funds from possible donors in support of CQIP; o Disperse kukum dryers to serve as showcase for coconut farmers; o Disperse moisture meters to determine moisture content of copra for pricing purposes at the farm; o Introduce coconut farmers to the principles of GAP and GMP in copra making resulting to safe and quality derived products thereof; o Assist in the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the project; and, o Assign at least one (1) PCA personnel per region and per province to be on top of the project on a hands on basis.

Investment/Trade Promotion The program aims to promote extensively coconut products and by products through the conduct of, or participating in trade fairs, exhibits, missions and congresses. This includes the conduct of one (1) general trade fair in SM Megamall in line with the holding of Annual Coco Month Celebration. MSMEs are given the opportunity to showcase coco products, by products and technologies in production and procesing. With view to promoting investments in coconut processing, roadmaps for coir products and virgin coconut oil were developed in collaboration with the private sector and other government agencies. The coir roadmap is accompanied by a feasibility study which guides investors in determining the viable operation size and markets. Complementing this roadmap is the establishment of the Philippine National Standard (PNS) for coir (raw fiber) and coco peat. On the other hand, the VCO roadmap, which was developed with PCIERD as the lead agency, provides guideposts in the further development of this product. Such road map will be translated into an action plan. Similarly, PNS for VCO has been established.

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Credit Facilitation

Micro Finance and Credit The program aims to provide initial working capital for coconut farmers to support their livelihood projects and enhance their entrepreneurial skills.
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This is being implemented in collaboration with UCPB-CIIF, LBP, NLSF and QUEDANCOR. PCA shall facilitate access to credit assistance to coconut farmers organizations and/or cooperatives under the microfinance and lending programs of government financial institutions or GFIs. 4. Extension Support and Training Services

Training PCA assists in the conduct of training on the application of existing technologies and capability building where farmers and other interested entrepreneurs could undergo hands-on training.

Extension Support PCA provides extension services to some farmers in the form of farmers meeting, farm visits, techno-demo and information dissemination using IEC approach. PCA provides technical assistance in the promotion of processing and marketing of husk, shell, meat and water into high value and marketable products such as Virgin Coconut Oil (VCO), buko juice, coir fiber, coir dust and coco peat, charcoal and food confectioneries to augment income of the coconut farmers including rural women.

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Information Data System

Coconut Farmers Agribusiness Center (CFAC) through the access of PCA CFAC website pcaagribiz.da.gov.ph. The PCA-based CFAC is located at the regional offices, research centers and provincial offices interconnecting through single web-based portal located at the Central Office to facilitate sharing of timely and relevant information. It serves as a one-stop shop to farmers, cooperatives, investors and entrepreneurs to access information, technical services, business opportunities and linkages with government and private institutions. It focuses on six major services: technology transfer and training; business development; market information and facilitation; organizational training and development; trading center; and social services.

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Who may avail of these services: Coconut farmers and household members, cooperatives, MSMES, professionals, investors, government agencies. How to avail of these services: Visit, call, write or email PCA.

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PHILIPPINE COUNCIL FOR AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND NATURAL RESOURCES RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT (PCARRD) Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Los Baos, Laguna Phone: (63-49) 536.0014 to 15 i 536.0017 to 19 536.5907/2330/2305/2383 local 264 Telefax: (63-49) 536.0016 i 536.7922 (632) 837.1651 (DOST Bicutan, Taguig) Email: pcarrd@pcarrd.dost.gov.ph Website: www.pcarrd.dost.gov.ph

The Philippine Council for Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Resources Research and Development (PCARRD) is a sectoral council under the DOST. Established in 1972, PCARRD formulates policies, plans and programs for science and technology-based developmen in the agriculture, forestry, and natural resources (AFNR) sectors. It coordinates, evaluates and monitors the national research and development (R&D) efforts in AFNR. It also allocates government and external funds for R&D and generates resources to support its programs. The first DOST council to be stamped with an ISO 9001:2000 certification in 2004 for its quality management system and was conferred the Philippine Quality Awards Level 1 in 2009, PCARRD is engaged in active partnerships with international, regional and national organizations and funding institutions for joint R&D, human resource development and training, technical assistance, and exchange of scientists, information and technologies. The Council supports and manages the National Agriculture and Resources Research and Development Network (NARRDN), composed of national multiand single-commodity and regional R&D centers, cooperating stations, and specialized agencies. As such, PCARRD has been a potent arm in catalyzing the Philippine AFNR sectors toward self-sufficiency and global competitiveness. Programs and Services: 1. Commodity Information Network (CIN) The CIN is a web-based facility delivering S&T-based information to stakeholders of agriculture, forestry and natural resources (AFNR) sectors. It aims to fast track delivery of services, up-to-date data and relevant information to various stakeholders of the commodity/industry through the internet. The common features of the information systems are the following: Technology provides information on production and processing services
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Market/industry status contains statistics on production; prices; trade; and other market data Directory provides information on key players of the commodity industries R&D contains updates on programs and projects on the commodities Bazaar provides virtual meeting place for information exchange through chatting, post messages and ads; provides latest events Library/Communication Media Service is virtual library for the IEC materials of the industry Policy provides government policies and regulations relevant to the industry

The following are information networks on commodities in support of MSMEs:

Agroforestry Information Network (AFIN) Website: http://maidon.pcarrd.dost.gov.ph/cin/afin AFIN is a web-based mechanism for consolidating, coordinating and supporting strategic and adaptive R&D information network on agroforestry.

Agricultural Machinery Information Network (AgMachIn) Website: http://maidon.pcarrd.dost.gov.ph/cin/agmachin AgMachIn is an information service linking existing information systems on agricultural machinery toward integration, complementation and information sharing. It also provides the added value of networking arrangement among technical and working people to allow for integration of activities to fast track delivery of services and information.

Bamboo Information Network (BAMBOONET) Website: http://maidon.pcarrd.dost.gov.ph/cin/bamboo BAMBOONET is a web-based facility for consolidating, coordinating and supporting strategic and adaptive R&D information network on bamboo. It provides information relevant to the bamboo industry.

Corn and Other Feed Grains Information Network (COFGIN) Website: http://maidon.pcarrd.dost.gov.ph/cin/cofgin
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COFGIN is a web-based facility for consolidating, coordinating, and supporting strategic and adaptive R&D information network on corn and other feed grains. It is reckoned for easy access to information vital to the corn, feed milling, poultry, and swine industries.

Ecotourism Information Network Website: http://maidon.pcarrd.dost.gov.ph/cin/ecotourism The Ecotourism Information Network is a web-based information facility on ecotourism, a nature-based form of specialty travel. It promotes responsible travel to natural areas to conserve the environment and sustain the well being of local people.

Mango Information Network (MIN) Website: http://maidon.pcarrd.dost.gov.ph/cin/mango MIN addresses the information needs of key players in the Philippine mango industry.

Horticulture Information Network (HORTINET) Website: http://maidon.pcarrd.dost.gov.ph/cin/hortinet HORTINET is a one-stop-information-site for stakeholders in the Philippine horticulture industry. It provides knowledge on horticulture products like: fruits (banana, papaya, durian, pineapple, and mango), ornamentals (orchids, cutflowers, and cut foliage), and vegetables (tomato, carrots, and potato).

Nonwood Forest Products Information Network (NonWoodIN) Website: http://maidon.pcarrd.dost.gov.ph/cin/nonwood NonWoodIN is a one-stop-information site on the production, harvesting and management, marketing/trading, policy concerns on nonwood forest products (NWFPs).

Philippine Organic Agriculture Information Network (PhilOrganic) Website: http://hrdc.pcarrd.dost.gov.ph/phil-organic/index.htm Phil-Organic is an information service that provides accessible data/ information to various stakeholders in the organic agriculture industry. It facilitates the exchange of information, expertise, and experience among government, non-government and research institutions, private practitioners, and other organic agriculture advocates.
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Poultry Information Network (PIN) Website: http://maidon.pcarrd.dost.gov.ph/cin/poultry PIN is a one-stop-information site on the poultry commodity, which provides stakeholders access to updated data and information relevant to the poultry industry.

Ruminants Information Network (RIN) Website: http://maidon.pcarrd.dost.gov.ph/cin/ruminants RIN is a one-stop-information site on the ruminant commodity that includes cattle, carabao, goat, sheep, dairy, and feed resources.

Swine Information Network (SWIN) Website: http://maidon.pcarrd.dost.gov.ph/cin/swine SWIN is a one-stop-shop information facility providing access to updated data and information relevant to the swine industry. It caters to the information needs of commercial farm owners, farm managers, teachers, researchers, students, veterinary drug company representatives, media, feed millers and supplers and other industry practitioners.

Watershed Information Network Website: http://maidon.pcarrd.dost.gov.ph/cin/watershed The Watershed Information Network is a web-based facility that serves as a repository of structured data related to watershed that are usable and accessible public-shared environment. It also serves as an important development tool in enhancing the dissemination of relevant information/technologies generated by various local R&D activities.

Wood Information Network (WoodInfoNet) Website: http://maidon/vertigo WoodInfoNet is a one-stop-information site that provides internet access to updated data and information relevant to the wood industry.

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Techno Gabay Program (TGP) TGP is PCARRDs banner program for technology promotion and R&D results utilization in AFNR sectors. The program provides the farmers and other clientele ready access to
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technologies for livelihood and enterprise development. It provides quick information and technology delivery services through its four (4) component modalities that complement one another. These interrelated TGP components are: the FITS or Techno Pinoy; Farmer-Scientist Bureau (FSB) or the Magsasaka-Siyentista; IEC and ICT.

Farmers Information and Technology Services (FITS) or Techno Pinoy Center The FITS or Techno Pinoy Center serves as a one-stop service facility accessible to the majority of farmers, entrepreneurs, and other clients in a given area. It provides fast access to information and technologies in forms appropriate to the clients needs. It provides technology information in various multimedia formats, through exhibits, internet service, short message service (SMS) and FITS databases. It provides technology services such as technology training and clinic, linking clients to experts and financial institutions, technical assistance and consultancy, support to enterprise development, and linking with sources of quality planting materials, animal stocks and agricultural inputs.

Magsasaka-Siyentista (MS) and S&T-Based Farm The MS is an outstanding farmer who is successful in his/her use of S&T-based and indigenous technologies. The MS complements the Techno Pinoy Center by serving as resource person during technology trainings, clinics and seminars; providing technical assistance and hands-on training during cross visits of other farmers; promoting S&Tbased farm which showcases effectiveness of S&T intervention in improving farm productivity and income; and providing farmer-to-farmer advisory services.

Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) Strategies The IEC involves research and need-based communication processes aimed to hasten adoption of technologies by FITS and MS clients.

Information Communications Technology (ICT) ICT facilitates information storage, retrieval, and exchange that can provide immediate response to current problems and frequently asked questions (FAQs). It provides opportunities for ICT trainings, internet link for quick information access, SMS, and FITS-Information System (FITS-IS).
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By texting 0917PCARRD8, SMS gives up-to-date information on commodities, experts, publications, technologies, contact firms, and MS. The FITS-IS also facilitates access to information on technologies, experts, publications, farmers, contact firms, and videos through the website: http://opendbs.pcarrd.dost.gov.ph/fits/. Its services can be accessed also through the website: http://www.pcarrd.dost.gov.ph. Who may avail of these services: MSMEs, farmers, entrepreneurs, other industry stakeholders How to avail of these services: Clients can access the information services through walk-in visits, telephone, fax, e-mail and surfing the websites. They can also access information from other entities connected to the internet through the information systems. The PCARRD website serves as the gateway to the various web-based information systems and databases relevant to the AFNR sectors.

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PHILIPPINE COUNCIL FOR INDUSTRY AND ENERGY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT (PCIERD) Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Rm. 303, DOST Building Science Community Complex Gen. Santos Avenue, Bicutan, Taguig City Phone: (632) 837.2926 i 837.3935 i 837.6154 (632) 837.2071 to 82 locals 2120/2121 Fax: (632) 837.2925 Email: pcierd@dost.gov.ph Website: www.pcierd.dost.gov.ph

The Philippine Council for Industry and Energy Research and Development (PCIERD) is one of the sectoral planning councils of the DOST mandated to formulate strategies, policies, programs and projects for science and technology (S&T) development; allocate government and external funds for research and development (R&D); monitor and promote S&T research applications in the industry, energy, utilities and infrastructure sectors; and, generate external funds to support R&D undertakings. Priority Sectors: The PCIERD undertakes an aggressive application of S&T in harnessing the countrys capabilities by providing continuing support to R&D, technology transfer and information dissemination in the following sectors:

Construction Disaster Management Energy Environment Food and Feed Metals and Engineering Mining and Minerals Process Textile Transportation Natural Dyes R&D Program

Services: 1. Grantsin-Aid (GIA) for approved research proposals to develop processes, products, equipment prototypes, utilities and services with practical and commercial applications; Continuing support to scientific and technological services to industry which include testing and quality control services, industrial standards and
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specification development, design/production engineering, technical management, consultancy, techno-economic studies, construction and fabrication of prototypes; 3. 4. Scholarship grants in applied S&T; Dissemination of S&T information on industry, energy, utilities and infrastructure; Promotion of research results through the conduct of S&T promotion activities; and, Conduct of lecture/workshop on the preparation of R&D proposals.

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PHILIPPINE FISHERIES DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (PFDA) Department of Agriculture (DA) 2nd Floor, PCA Annex Building 1 Elliptical Road, Diliman, Quezon City Phone: (632) 925.8472 i 925.6136/38 Fax: (632) 925.6444 Email: gmpfda@yahoo.com

The Philippine Fisheries Development Authority (PFDA), a government-owned and controlled corporation attached to the DA, is mandated to promote the development of the fisheries industry and improve efficiency in the handling and distribution of fish and fishery/aquatic products through the establishment and operation of fish ports, fish markets, and other post-harvest facilities; and provide essential fisheries-related post-harvest services that would improve the quality of fish products that could compete in the global market. Core Programs: 1. Regional Fish Ports (RFPs) Program The Regional Fish Ports Program involves the provision and operation of fish port complexes in strategic fish landing centers nationwide. These fish ports are equipped with facilities such as breakwater, landing quay, market halls, refrigeration and processing facilities, slipway, and related facilities. In particular, the program addresses the needs of the commercial fishing boat operators, municipal fishermen, and fish processors/exporters, among others. A total of eight (8) fish port complexes in Navotas, Sual, Lucena, Camaligan, Iloilo, Davao, Zamboanga and General Santos are being managed by PFDA under this program. 2. Municipal Fish Ports (MFPs) Program This program caters to the post-harvest requirements of sustenance fishermen It entails the provision of smaller fish landing and market facilities in selected fishing communities nationwide. Some of these municipal fish ports act as satellite ports for the regional fish ports. The PFDA provides the needed training on ports operations and maintenance for the eventual turnover of the ports management to the local government units (LGUs). At present, 50 MFPs have been turned over to the concerned LGUs and one remains under PFDA and LGU joint management.
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Ice Plants and Cold Storages (IPCS) Program To help satisfy the ice requirement of the fishing industry, PFDA embarked on the Ice Plants and Cold Storages Program (IPCS). It involves the provision of ice making machines of different magnitudes and cold storages of varying capacities. The agency has 64 existing IPCS in several fishing centers of the country, of which 13 are on lease to the private sector, two (2) to be leased, 39 have been turned over to LGUs, five (5) to be turned over, and five (5) are under PFDA management.

Major Services: Being a developmental government institution, the PFDA performs the supportive role of providing the fishing industry with a nationally integrated fisheries infrastructure by strong institutional linkages. Particulary, the services it offers to the industry are:

Management, operations, and development of regional commercial fish port complexes located in strategic areas in the Philippines; Establishment of ice plants and cold storages, municipal fish ports, warehouses, factory buildings and other structures necessary for the development of the fishing industry; Lease of commercial and industrial areas within the fish port complexes; Conduct of training on Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points and Good Manufacturing Practices and on the operation and management of municipal fish port; and, Monitoring, compilation, and dissemination of fishery statistics and information necessary in the conduct of business activities and policy formulation.

Investment Opportunities: The PFDA strongly encourages the participation of the private sector, most especially the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), in the development of the fishing industry. Its facilities are open to private investors who are permitted to do business in the Philippines.

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Specifically, areas where prospective investors can invest in and avail of the services and facilities of the PFDA are: 1. Fish Trading Investors can be fish brokers/consignaciones, fishing boat/vessel operators, or fish buyers/traders/viajeros. The regional fish port complexes and the municipal fish ports have landing facilities that fishing boat/vessel operators can use to unload their catch. Likewise, market halls are provided near the landing areas where the fish brokers/consignaciones and fish buyers/traders/viajeros can transact business and dispose of the catch of the fishing boat/vessel operators. 2. Fish Processing Facilities for processing fishery and other aquatic products are available in the regional fish port complexes. Prospective investors can lease an area in the refrigeration building of any of the fish port complexes, except Navotas, and convert it into a processing plant. Raw land is also available in all the ports for an investor to lease and build his own plant. The complexes are equipped with ice plants, cold storages, and freezers which investors can use in processing. Similarly, fishermens association or sustenance fishermen can put up their own processing business by leasing the small-scale fish processing centers of PFDA. The Authority provides free training on processing technologies and on other operational needs of the association or the fishermen. 3. Fish Transshipment Davao Fish Port Complex can be used as transshipment point of tuna and tuna-like species. Transshipment agents and foreign fishing vessel operators are welcome to transact business in the port. A one-stop-action center is operational in Davao to facilitate documentary requirements. 4. Operation of Ice Plants and Cold Storages PFDA embarks on the construction of small-scale ice plants and cold storages located in fishing centers all over the country. These facilities are leased to private investors who will operate and maintain them. Raw land is also available for lease in the regional fish port complexes on which ice plants and cold storages can be constructed and operated by private businessmen.

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Auxiliary Investments Prospective investors in auxiliary industries are also welcome to invest in the regional fish port complexes. Fuel depots, ship repair yards, fishing supplies shops, fishing net repair shops, and other fishery-related businesses, even food stalls, can be established in these PFDA investment centers.

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Agribusiness In selected fish port complexes, the Authority allows the entry of investors in businesses related to agriculture and/or food security.

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PHILIPPINE TEXTILE RESEARCH INSTITUTE (PTRI) Department of Science and Technology (DOST) General Santos Avenue Bicutan, Taguig City Phone: (632) 837.2071 to 82 local 2360 Telefax: (632) 837.1325 Email: ptri@dost.gov.ph Website: www.ptri.dost.gov.ph

The Philippine Textile Research Institute (PTRI)s main objective is to help sustain the growth and development of the textile and allied industries through various technical services, technology transfer and applied research and development (R&D) projects geared towards helping the textile and allied industries become more productive and globally competitive. Programs and Services: 1. Research and Development

Natural Fabrics R&D Program Chemicals, Dyes, Auxiliaries and By-Product Utilization Silk R&D Program

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Physical and Chemical Testing Services Textile Processing and Consultancy Services Fabric Weave Design Development

3. Technology Transfer

Manpower Development and Industry Skills Training Educational Tours and Visits S&T Exhibit Participation Technology Business Incubation Information, Education and Communication (IEC) Materials Development and Dissemination Information Dissemination and Library Services

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Publications for sale

Kalamata I and II Sourcebook of Weave Designs, Volumes 1 & 2 (Php 1,350.00/copy) Hand Book on Pre-treatment and Dyeing of Indigenous Plant Materials for World Class Products (Php 350.00/copy) Gampol: A Compendium of Philippine Dye-yielding Plants and their Textile Application, Volume 2 (Php 350.00/copy)

Publications for Complementary Copy (limited copies)

The Human Face of PTRI S&T Interventions, Volume 1 and 2 Samay Bulletin, Volumes. 1-9 (Technical and Semi-technical Articles on Textile and Related Fields) Moritech A Manual on Cultural Management Practices for Mulberry Trees in the Cordilleras Techno Product Catalogue

Who may avail of these services: Garment manufacturers/exporters, textile-based MSMEs, students, textile and CDA traders, among others. How to avail of these services: Send request to PTRI or visit the PTRI office. A minimal fee will be charged for services.

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PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT AND DESIGN CENTER OF THE PHILIPPINES (PDDCP) Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) PDDCP Building CCP Complex, Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City Phone: (632) 832.1112 to 18 Fax: (632) 832.3649 Email: pddcp@info.com.ph Website: www.info.com.ph/~pddcp

The Product Development and Design Center of the Philippines (Design Center) is a technical agency of the DTI mandated to promote design as a tool for improving the quality and competitiveness of Philippine products by servicing the design needs and requirements of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). Programs: 1. Product Design and Development Design, development or improvement of products responsive to market needs and requirements and manufacturers production capabilities. 2. Design Research Acquisition and dissemination of relevant design and market information and conduct of applied research to support product development activities of both designer and industry. 3. Design Promotion Increase awareness and appreciation of design and its use through exhibitions, seminars, dialogues, and publications. Services: 1. Product Design Design of a new product, product adaptation, product diversification or expansion of existing product or product line. 2. Design Consultation Advice on design directions, product, market and color forecasts as well as product evaluation.
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Technology Consultation Advice on production techniques related to product development.

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Technical Information Availability of technical information such as procedures on dyeing and finishing.

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Library Services Access to local and foreign publications on design and related topics.

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Product Development Seminar Conduct of seminars to increase design awareness and appreciation. Technology Updating Workshops are also offered.

How to avail of these services: Inquiries may be coursed through the following: At the Design Center, contact the Product Clinic: Phone: (632) 832.1112 to 18 locals 110 and 126 i 833.7881 Fax: (632) 832.3649 Email: pddcp@info.com i pddcp@dti.gov.ph Outside Metro Manila, through the: DTI Regional and Provincial Offices

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SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY INFORMATION INSTITUTE (STII) Department of Science and Technology (DOST) DOST Complex Gen. Santos Avenue, Bicutan, Taguig City Phone: (632) 837.2191 Telefax: (632) 837.7520 Email: admin@stii.dost.gov.ph Website: www.stii.dost.gov.ph

The Science and Technology Information Institute (STII) is one of the service institutes under the DOST and functions as the information and communications arm of the department. By virtue of Executive Order No. 128 dated January 30, 1987, STII was created to: (1) Establish and develop a science and technology databank and library; (2) Disseminate science and technology information; and, (3) Undertake training on information and science and technology. Its mission is to make timely, relevant and quality S&T information activities and networking to promote awareness, understanding and appreciation for science and technology among Filipinos. Programs and Services: While STIIs information resources and services cater mostly to students who come to the library for research, there are also projects that have direct application to livelihood activities and these are the following: 1. S&T Information Services These involves the collection, management and production of information resources both print and non-print materials that serve as reference, information resource or supplementary materials for various clienteles:

Tekno-Tulong A reference booklet containing easy-to-do recipes and tips for household or backyard-type business. (Also in CD form).

SETUP Success Stories A compendium of feature stories on adoptors of technologies who were successful in their trade because of the intervention or financial or technical assistance from the DOST.
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Teknovideos These are 5 to 10-minute instructional or training videos on technologies for entrepreneurs, students and the general public.

e-livelihood projects An online information resource for livelihood and technologies developed by DOST which are useful to Filipinos interested in putting up their own small businesses. This can be browsed at www.geocities.com/ elivelihoodprojects.

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S&T Promotion Services These include activities that bring S&T information to the public especially those from the remote and marginalized sectors of society.

Youth Science Enterprise for Livelihood An outreach project that trains and equips out-of-school youths with technology know-how that can eventually open opportunities for small business ventures in the community.

Who may avail of these services: MSMEs, youth, entrepreneurs, general public, etc. How to avail of these services: Visit, call, write or email STII.

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TECHNOLOGY APPLICATION AND PROMOTION INSTITUTE (TAPI) Department of Science and Technology (DOST) TAPI Building, DOST Compound Gen. Santos Avenue, Bicutan, Taguig City Phone: (632) 837.6188 i 838.1147 i 837.2071 local 2151 Fax: (632) 837.2071 local 2153 Email: tapi@dost.gov.ph Website: www.tapi.dost.gov.ph

The Technology Application and Promotion Institute (TAPI) was created by virtue of Executive Order No. 128 on January 30, 1987. It is one of the DOSTs service agencies whose primary responsibility is to promote the commercialization of technologies and market the services of other operating units of the Department. Programs and Services: 1. Enterprise Development

Venture Financing Program Accelerates the initial commercialization of emerging and new technologies developed by the Science & Technology community by providing funding support to micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in their start-up and scale-up stages.

DOST-Academe Technology-based Enterprise Development Program (DATBED) Assists technology-based entrepreneurial ventures of students in selected higher educational institutions (HEIs) and out of school youth under the care of selected non-governmental organizations (NGOs). The Program encourages entrepreneurship courses in schools and at the same time enables the creation of income-generating projects for the participating institutions.

Academe/Industry Prototype Development Assistance Program Aims to shorten the lag time between technology development and its utilization. Support for the fabrication and testing of commercial prototype models of developed technologies is provided.

Technology-Based Enterprise Development Assistance Program (TBED) Provides financial technical assistance for the establishment and operation of pilot plants to establish the economic and technical viability
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of selected technologies, thus, enhancing commerciability .

Consultancy Services Manufacturing Productivity Extension (MPEX) Program Assists small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the manufacturing sector to attain higher productivity by fielding productivity consultancy teams to assist firms in identifying improvement areas especially those where technologies are involved. Consultancy for Agricultural Productivity Enhancement Program (CAPE) The program transfers farm technologies and management strategies to increase the productivity of small and medium scale agricultural enterprises. CAPE provides consultancy teams to undertake productivity studies of the farms covering both horticulture and aquaculture. S&T Experts Volunteer Pool Program (STEVPP) Brings scientists and technologists who are experts in their respective fields to where they are needed---the countryside. It provides free shortterm technical assistance to interested groups or clients, and provides expert services in technology transfer, technology commercialization, productivity enhancement, technical capability development including skills upgrading, technical assistance/advisory services, troubleshooting, training and seminars.

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Technology Information and Promotion Services

Investors Forum Program Aims to translate technology-based opportuities into actual business investments by bringing together interested government, academe and private technology generators, businessmen, investors, financiers, industry associations and NGOs the purpose of matching tawards new ventures. The forum features presentations on commerciable technologies as well as services and programs that can be availed by technology generators.

DOST Technology Fairs and Exposition Program Serves as an excellent platform for the dissemination, sharing and exchange of information and ideas involving science and technology development for the benefit of various sectors---researchers, educators, businessmen, entrepreneurs, students, policy makers and ordinary citizens as well as the international community.
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DOST Technology Training Center (DTTC) Program Promotes and hastens technology transfer by supporting the conduct of technology training courses for the benefit of entrepreneurs, techical personnel from industries, inventors and educators/trainers.

DOST Display and Exhibit Center (DEC)/Business Assistance Center (BAC) A permanent showroom on the DOST system featuring agency programs, projects and activities. It gives visitors a quick tour of the DOST agencies through photo exhibits, prints, handouts and prototype models of the technologies that are on display. The Business Assistance Center (BAC) cum TAPI Library serves as the clearing house for TAPIs visitors, and as a venue for one-on-one consultations between technology generators and adaptors/users.

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Invention and Innovation Development Services

Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Assistance Program Provides assistance in securing intellectual property protection through patent/utility model registration system for meritorious inventions and utility models.The program provides free advisory services on intellectual property protection particularly rules of practice in patent/utility model cases. It also provides complete package of patenting/utility model registration assistance through the services of the Philippine Association of Certified Patent Agents or other IPO-recognized patent attorneys/agents including payment of professional, filing, examination, issuance and publication fees.

Tax and Duty Exemption Assistance Program Inventors, as certified by the Filipino Inventors Society and duly confirmed by the Screening Committee, shall be exempt from payment of license fees, permit fees and other business taxes in the development of their particular inventions. This is an exemption to the taxng power of the local government units. The certification shall state that the manufacture of the invention has not been made on a commercial scale. Exemption from payment of local fees involved in the application for the manufacture and sale of the inventions shall be governed by issuances from the local government units concerned implementing the provision of the Act.

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Foreign Travel Assistance Supports the travel expenses of winning inventors who wish to participate in recognized international events involving development and promotion concerning inventions were their winning inventions or areas of interest are advanced.

Testing Assistance Aims to assist technologists, inventors and researchers avail of the laboratories and facilities of Research and Development Institutes (RDIs), including regional offices and other government agencies, offices and instrumentalities upon the recommendation of the Director of the Institute (Art. IV, Sec. 8, RA 7459). The program provides financial assistance in the form of grant for laboratory testing analyses including performance testing to be undertaken by the RDIs or other testing laboratories/institutions.

Industry-Based Invention Development (IBID) Program Supports the development of viable inventions through its application and adaptation to existing industry practices. TAPI supports the production of the first working model of the invention to be installed in the actual operations of industrial firms. The collaborative undertaking among TAPI, the inventor and the industrial enterprise involves testing, debugging and other refinements for the invention as it is exposed in a real working environment.

Invention-Based Enterprise Development (IBED) Program Makes commerciable inventions available to consumers at the shortest possible time by providing financial support for the fabrication of models for testing, demonstration and promotion. The program provides financial assistance to Filipino individuals or juridical persons, for the purchase/fabrication of major equipment/machineries needed in the commercialization of piloted technologies. It also gives inventors technical and consultancy services to pilot technologies and assistance in the marketing of products from piloted technogies.

Publication/Promotional Materials Development Program Provides financial support for the preparation and publication of promotional materials for patented and patent-pending inventions covering mainly printing costs of pre-determined number of publication/ promotion materials (brochures, leaflets, flyers, posters, manuals/ books, labeled packages), including cost of advertising placements for winning inventions. The program assists inventors to promote and increase the awareness of the public on their inventions. It aims to
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provide for an opportunity thru exhibits and handy materials that highlight the investment potential of these inventions and attract local potential partners of inventors. The program also promotes inventors during exhibit/trade fairs (National Invention Contest and Exhibits and major nationwide festivals) thru tri-media (radio, television and newspaper), and assists in making posters/streamers, brochures and related promo collaterals.

Invent School Program The program is conducted in private and public schools in cooperation with investors groups, LGUs and NGOs to stimulate students interest for creativity and inventiveness and create awareness on intellectual property rights. The program aims to inculcate creative thinking and bring about inventiveness among students to entice them to pursue science and engineering courses in the long run. It also aims to promote the establishment of young inventors clubs that are expected to be the source of inventions activities in the future.

National Invention Contest and Exhibits Promotes the inventiveness and ingenuity of Filipino investors and gives recognition to outstanding inventors/inventions. The activity also provides a venue for inventors to showcase their inventions/innovations to potential adoptors. It also encourages creativity and innovativeness not only among inventors but also among student researchers. The celebration is held in the month of November.

How to avail yourself of these services: Write: The Director Technology Application and Promotion Institute (TAPI) DOST Compound, Gen. Santos Avenue, Bicutan, Taguig City Or call: OD 837.6188 i 838.1147 i 837.2071 to 81 locals 2151 IBOD 837.6186 PDD 838.1127 FAD 838.1137 For more details, please visit: TAPI website: www.tapi.dost.gov.ph

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TECHNOLOGY RESOURCE CENTER (TRC) Department of Science and Technology (DOST) TRC Building 103 J. Abad Santos corner Lopez Jaena Streets Little Baguio, San Juan City Phone: (632) 727.6205 loc. 501, 504, 507, 200, and 201 Telefax: (632) 721.0049 Fax: (632) 721.0123 i 721.0063 Email: dg@tlrc.gov.ph Website: www.tlrc.gov.ph

The Technology Resource Center (TRC) serves the public through the acquisition and promotion of livelihood and business skills and information for Filipinos worldwide. A government corporation attached to the DOST, the TRC operates as a self-sustaining institution. TRC provides ordinary citizens access to commercializable technology, easy to follow knowledge materials and related resources and the market to transform technology information to business opportunities. It explores every available means to cater to the diverse technology needs and demands of marginalized sectors, existing and prospective entrepreneurs, local government executives as well as business leaders in the countryside. Programs and Services: 1. Business Technology Training

In-House Courses Regular training courses that are open to the public and held in cooperation with private business partners. Institutional Courses Customized business training sessions conducted in partnership with various private institutions for a select group of audience. Socialized Livelihood Courses Special livelihood training seminars conducted in various depressed and displaced urban communities at no cost to the participants. Multi-media Programs

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Gabay sa Pagnenegosyo Business guide series that now comprises more than 100 titles. The booklets deal with various aspects of livelihood and business
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Gabay sa Pagnenegosyo (On Video) Seventy-six (76) titles of in-depth livelihood modules in VCD and VHS formats ideal for easy mastery of a potential moneymaker. Negosyo ATBP A TV magazine show aired on NBN Channel 4 on weekends. It focuses on success stories, trivia, profile, and other information on specific business. TRC Website The official internet site features news and information on TRC products, services and events, schedule of training courses and Magnegosyo Fora, featured technologies, special programs, funding sources and more. eTLRC The only electronic library of its kind in the country accessible to Filipinos anywhere in the world via the TRC website. It has over 15,000 catalogued and searchable publications, more than 7,000 downloadable livelihood manuals, a comprehensive investment profile of 43 Philippine provinces, and a complete business registration guide. Plus a listing of sectoral consultants and market linkages. Greater Multi-Media Access (GMA) Techno Vans Serves as TRCs training schools on wheels. The GMA Techno Vans are equipped with audio-visual facilities to disseminate livelihood information to depressed communities in remote villages.

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Joint Business Venture Development The TRC also initiates the creation of joint ventures with industrial and institutional partners for the promotion of breakthrough business projects. This set-up was designed to enable investors to pursue business in uncharted technology-based sectors with minimal risk.

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Technology Livelihood Development Centers (TLDCs) TRC assists local government executives develop mini-TRCs designed to stimulate economic development in their provinces by harnessing its unique natural and human resources.

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Development and Administration of Mini-Industrial Estates The TRC also manages Technology Centers or Techno Centers located in select areas in the provinces. The Techno Centers were established to attract foreign and local investors in order to stimulate economic activities and provide employment in the nearby communities as well as generate foreign exchange for the country. TRC provides a networking facility for various players in the technology and livelihood sectors. The network is maintained for the promotion of mutual business benefits to technology users, field experts, service developers, resource suppliers and financiers.

Who may avail of these services: Practicing and would-be entrepreneurs, students, researchers, individual borrowers, organizations/cooperatives, new or existing small and medium scale industries, corporations, LGUs, national government agencies, industry chambers, and cooperatives How to avail yourself of these services: Visit or call the TRC.

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UP-AYALA TECHNOLOGY BUSINESS INCUBATOR University of the Philippines and Ayala Foundation Technology Business Incubator Building CP Garcia corner Katipunan Avenue Diliman, Quezon City Phone: (632) 928.9344 i 928.9451 Fax: (632) 928.7755 Email: contact@upayalatechnopark.org.ph Website: www.upayalatechnopark.org.ph

The UP-Ayala Technology Business Incubator or Technopark is a joint experimental facility on technology development and technology-based entrepreneurship program by the University of the Philippines and the Ayala Foundation. The partnership seeks to create a community of innovators and entrepreneurs by providing a facility that offers: (1) an IT-friendly environment; (2) access to academe research; and (3) access to IT industry breakthroughs. This envisioned community is an invitation to locator companies which will benefit from the interface between business and the academe. The idea exchange, research and talent interaction will spawn startup businesses or enhance technology-based enterprises that are critical to the economy. Programs: 1. The Information for Development Program (infoDev) The goal of this initiative is to support a group of individual incubators in developing countries and promote the growth of a vibrant global network of incubators and innovators who can learn from each other, support each other, and work together in creative ways to harness the power of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) as tools of poverty reduction, growth, and economic and social opportunity for all. 2. The ASEAN Java Competency Program (AJCP) The program aims to build up the ICT expertise and capabilities in the ASEAN region with emphasis on Java and other related technologies such as Web services and XML. The objective of AJCP in the Philippines is to set up the University of the Philippines as a Java Competency Center, a high level incubating facility for small enterprises who want to avail of the following services/ competencies: o o Java and Internet Technologies Open Technologies
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Project Management Software Quality Assurance Technology Research and Innovation

Java Education and Development Initiative (JEDI) JEDI is a collaborative project that aims to make high-quality, industryendorsed IT and Computer Science course material available for free to universities and colleges in the Philippines. With JEDI, teachers will be equipped with the knowledge, skills and resources that will enhance their teaching, enrich the learning experience of their students and increase the competitiveness of the graduates in the local and global marketplace.

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Conference/training room with audiovisual equipment Business Center which provides high quality laser printing services, photocopying, fax, internet access and PC usage Lobby for common use that is ideal for exhibits, product launches, and other events 24 hour security and maintenance Well-lit parking area Cafeteria Internal telephone system Internet connectivity Dilnet Network connectivity Recreation facilities (basketball court, dart boards, table tennis, etc.) Consultancy services (e.g. strategic planning, business development, IT infrastructure consultancy)

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AGRIBUSINESS AND MARKETING ASSISTANCE SERVICE (AMAS) Department of Agriculture (DA) DA Building, Elliptical Road Diliman, Quezon City Phone: (632) 920.2218 Fax: (632) 926.6434 Email: da.amas@yahoo.com Website: www.da.gov.ph/agribus/amas.html

The Agribusiness and Marketing Assistance Services (AMAS) is mandated to collaborate with and provide direct assistance to the private sector including concerned NGOs and POs, in marketing ventures and in the conduct of market analysis, identification and matching (Agriculture and Fishery Modernization Act or AFMA IRR, Chapter 5, Section 40, Rule 40.2). Its mission is to facilitate access to market information and development services that enable agribusiness entrepreneurs to formulate their strategic business decisions. It envisions a market driven and private sector-led agribusiness sector ready to face the challenges of intensified global competition and able to contribute to the growth and progress of the economy leading to an improved quality of life for the Filipino people. Programs and Services: 1. Market Access and Development

Organize/Participate in Trade Fairs/Shows/Exhibits To showcase the marketability of Philippine agri-fishery products both in international and domestic markets and develop the image of the Philippines as a reliable supply source.

Market Matching/Encounter Strategic intervention in linking suppliers and buyers on a preferably proactive, mutually beneficial, cost effective and sustainable manner to ensure the availability of products at the right volume, time, price and quality.

Support to Agri-Fishery Congresses/Conferences The object of this intervention is to address issues and concerns of an industry and to provide updates and opportunities to the participants.

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Direct Market Linkage Program Producers are linked with buyers to ensure a fair and profitable price for the producers and the availability of supply with prices that are affordable for buyers/consumers and other end-users. The projects under this program include: Barangay Bagsakan (BB) A barangay-based food depot and distribution system complementing talipapa in selling agri-fishery commodities/products to low-income groups in depressed barangays. Bagsakan Centers (BCs) Assessment of major retail markets with existing/potential area for bagsakan or wholesaling. The implementation strategies include suppliers selling directly to the wholesalers in the markets and suppliers selling directly to the retailers in the market.

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Industry Support and Development

Support to National Marketing Umbrella -- provisions in the AFMA (Agriculture and Fishery Modernization Act of 1997- RA 8435) For the development of an integrated marketing system which will provide for an effective linkage among agribusiness players -producers, processors, consumers and provide a globally-competitive agriculture sector.

Industry Consultations (Local and International - ASEAN) A mechanism for the identification of issues, problems and constraints relative to joint regional efforts on joint promotion of trade and agriculture and forest products in the ASEAN region.

Logistics and Distribution System The projects under this include: Food Lane The project seeks to institutionalize the efficient distribution of agricultural and fishery products from the production sites on to the major demand centers of Metro Manila. The project aims to ensure speedy delivery of perishable agricultural and fishery commodities to Metro Manila by assignng food lane routes. MMDA implemented a 24-hour truck ban-free access from North and South via NLEX and SLEX.
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Roll-on Roll off (RORO) System The RORO system is aimed at binding local economies more closely together and working for a better domestic integration through the RORO vessels or moving bridges. AMAS monitors the transport and delivery of agri-fishery products in ten major RORO ports from Mindanao and Visayas to the major trading centers in Metro Manila. Cold Chain System The objective of the project is to establish pilot cold chain system in some identified areas of the country integrated with the marketing operations of farmers and fisherfolk for productivity enhancement. 3. Investment Promotion

Investment Forum A strategic intervention in identifying various fields/areas in agriculture and fishery for investment prioritization.

Implementation of EO 376 (Tariff-free Importation of Agricultural Inputs, Equipment & Machinery) The EO calls for the provision of duty-free privileges for agricultural inputs, equipments and machinery (Section 109, AFMA). The main objective is to give agri-fishery stakeholders access to cheaper sources of raw materials and related facilities used in their agribusiness ventures.

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Enterprise Development

Conduct of Agribusiness Investment Opportunities Seminar Series (AIOSS) The objective of the program is to increase awareness of the various industry stakeholders on agribusiness investment options and enhance the capabilities of the farming and fishery sectors.

Promotion of Product Standards and Quality Systems The main purpose is to promote the acceptable product standards like the ISO, GMP, HACCP and GAP to facilitate entry of the Philippines agri-fishery products in the international markets. AMAS coordinates with other government agencies in the implementation of these systems.

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Organic Agriculture The DA also supports Organic Agriculture as an alternative farming scheme and recognizes the potentical of increasing value-added in agricultural export and local consumption of products.

Consumer Welfare AMAS coordinates with other agencies in the implementation of the Consumer and Price Acts.

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Market Information

Agriculture and Fishery Management Information System (AFMIS) Website The AFMIS website is a web-based system consisting of an integrated and cluster-based market information system which aims to provide regular, reliable, timely and more responsive market information that can guide the farmers, fisherfolk and other users of market information to make better investment and marketing decisions. It contains databases of commodity profiles, agribusiness directories, product standards, export procedures, technology guides, market promotion activities and other relevant agribusiness information. AFMIS website is http://afmis.da.gov.ph.

Who may avail of these services: Farmers, fisherfolks and end-users (processors, exporters, distributors, consumers) of agricultural and fisheries products How to avail yourself of these services Write, call or email AMAS-DA.

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BUREAU OF DOMESTIC TRADE (BDT) Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Trade and Industry Building 361 Sen. Gil J. Puyat Avenue, Makati City Phone: (632) 751.3223 i 751.3227 to 29 Fax: (632) 751.3224 Email: bdt@dti.gov.ph

The Bureau of Domestic Trade (BDT) promotes efficient marketing and distribution of local products and services. It seeks to expand and strengthen linkages among the countrys small, medium and large enterprises through information exchanges and market matching. BDT also conceptualizes, monitors and evaluates programs, plans and projects intended to create awareness of domestic marketing opportunities for new projects intended to create awarenes of domestic marketing opportunities for new projects, new technologies and investments. Mandate: Develop, strengthen and promote the domestic market for MSMEs; Ensure the rational, economical and steady flow of raw materials to production centers; and, Increase domestic trade through marketing and efficient distribution of finished goods. Programs, Projects and Activities: The major task of the Bureau is to intensify the provision of business development to help MSMEs grow globally competitive. Other tasks are to increase MSMEs access to market, and provide information on business opportunities and other relevant information. Below are the major programs, projects and activities of the Bureau: 1. Promotion of Indigenous Raw Materials Organize and implement missions for raw and semi-processed raw materials Provide technical and marketing assistance to suppliers of raw and semi-processed materials Promote raw and semi-processed materials Increase Access to Market Provide frontline/direct market matching services Organize and implement Marketing Clinics for OTOP Entrepreneurs/ MSMEs Promote/invite buyers to Regional and Provincial Trade Fairs Provide assistance to other trade fairs

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Promotion and Marketing of OTOP and Other MSME Products Organize marketing activities for OTOP and other MSME products Organize and implement Merchandising/Buyers Missions to OTOP and other Regional Trade Fairs Operation of Product Showroom

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Inter-Agency Commitments Gather data and write report on the ICC on MSME Market Development Working Group Gather data and write report on the Access to Market Matching Portfolio (SMED Plan) Database Build-up and Dissemination of Market Information Gather data, prepare, publish, and disseminate Domestic Trade Bulletin Gather and update information in the Market Matching Database Publish the following: o Directory of Raw Material Suppliers and Raw Materials Catalogue o Trade Associations Directory o Product Catalogue Research, write-up, printing and dissemination of the following: o SME Marketing Guidebooks o Source Book for Food Manufacturing Other Activities Operation of Philippine Product Depot (to be renamed as OTOP Negosyo Depot)

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Publications for Sale: 1. Paano Maging Supplier, Isang Gabay Para sa SMEs (10 booklets, Tagalog version)

Supermarket Office and School Supplies Store Department Store Hotel and Resort Pamahalaan Fastfood and Restaurant Chain Subcontractor Paano Maging Certified Food Supplier Paano Magbenta ng Produkto o Serbisyo Paano Maging Halal Certified Food Supplier

Description: The booklets/guidebooks contain basic guidelines and requirements of various buyers that a supplier should know to help them in selling their products and/or services to major buyers such as supermarket, office and school suppliers store, department store, hotel and resort, government office and fastfood and restaurant chain. It is also a guide for would-be entrepreneurs on how to start a business.
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Source Book for Food Manufacturing (3 editions) Description: This publication contains directory of suppliers of food products, equipment, packaging, and services related to food sector.

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First publication covers sources in Metro Manila, published in 2005 The second edition covers suppliers of Mindanao food sectors, published in 2008 Third publication covers sources in South Luzon, published in 2009

Philippine Raw Materials Catalogue (4 editions - yearly publication) Description: The catalogue is a series of publications which showcase a variety of indigenous raw materials used in manufacturing Philippine products. It provides the scientific names of raw materials, its biological structures, economic uses, and places in the country where they can be found. It also contains list of raw material suppliers and contact information. Published in 2005 - The Philippine Raw Materials Catalogue: Wearable, Gifts and Holiday Decor features a variety of indigenous raw materials used in wearable, gifts and holiday decors such as bamboo, bast fiber, climbing ferns, reeds, herbs, erect palms, climbing palms (rattan), sedges and rushes, screw pines (pandan), woody pines, leather, seashells, beads and components. Published in 2006 - The Philippine Raw Materials Catalogue: Furniture, Furnishings and Loomweaving. This volume features raw materials used in the furniture, furnishings and loomweaving industries such as rushes, grasses, woody vines, screwpines, erect palms, bamboo, tree plantation species, fibers, fossilized/skeletonized leaves, and butterfly. Published in 2007 - The Philippine Raw Materials Catalogue: Beads, Carabao Horns and Bones, and Seashells. It features the uses of beads, carabao horns and bones, and seashells in manufacturing Philippine products. Published in 2009 - The Philippine Raw Materials Catalogue: Asian Green Mussel, Banana, Coconut, Corn, Fish Scales, Manila Palm, Recycled Materials, Sabutan, Water Hyacinth and Woven Fibers. It also includes a step-by-step guide in making the raw materials manipulations.

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Trade Associations Directory 2008 - 2009 (Available in CD) Description: Updated and published every two years, the Trade Associations of the Philippines directory contains a list of various trade association members with contact details and product/service lines. It covers the following sectors: Agricultural products Automotive parts and accessories Chambers of Commerce
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Chemical and chemical products Construction Fashion accessories Franchise Fresh and processed foods Furniture and furnishings Garments, textiles and similar products Gifts, toys and housewares Hotel and restaurants Info-tech, electronics and electrica products and services Metal products Non-metal products Packaging Paper products Petroleum Pharmaceuticals Resource-based products Retail Services Others not elsewhere classified

Philippine Food Product Catalogue (Available in Print and CD) Description: The Philippine Food Product Catalogue features 111 Philippine manufacturers/exporters offering a wide array of products in the following food sectors: Snack foods Baked products Processed fruits and vegetables Wines and beverages Sauces and condiments Processed meat products Frozen/processed marine products Organic and natural products Other food products It also features the Philippine food industries, regional and provincial food products/delicacies, and One Town One Product (OTOP) Program.

Who may avail of these services: Raw material suppliers, manufacturers, traders, and retailers How to avail yourself of these services: Write or visit the BDT.

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BUREAU OF EXPORT TRADE PROMOTION (BETP) Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) DTI International Building 375 Sen. Gil J. Puyat Avenue, Makati City Phone: (632) 896.3668 i 890.4723 Fax: (632) 890.4716 Email: betpdirector@dti.gov.ph

The Bureau of Export Trade Promotion (BETP) is the export trade promotion arm of the DTI. It provides frontline assistance and information and specialized consultancy services to all exporters --both potential and established--and the general public. As the lead agency tasked to develop, promote, and expand export trade, the BETP seeks to enable Philippine exporters to compete with world-class products and services. Programs and Services: 1. Frontline Services BETPs customer/exporter relations personnel handle all export traderelated inquiries. This frontline team provides real, immediate, and substantial assistance to existing and potential exporters.

EXPONET To minimize the uncertainties of getting started in the export business, the Export Assistance Network (EXPONET) provides assistance on all export-related matters including information on export procedures and documentation and mediation of export trade-related complaints.

Business Matching Center Foreign buyers and local exporters find commonality through this special information service. The center receives inquiries regularly and directly from international importers and the Philippine Foreign Trade Posts abroad. These inquiries are made available to legitimate local exporters for free.

On-Line Trade Information System Tradeline Philippines (http://tradelinephil.dti.gov.ph), provides trade information through an interactive on-line system. Among others, this unique service contains export and import statistics, exporters
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International Trade Resource Center A wealth of trade information is available in this specialized library. Ideal for businessmen and the academe, the center has a comprehensive collection of printed and electronic materials such as books and journals on international trade with emphasis on product and market information.

Export Trade Complaints Committee Should disputes arise between local suppliers/exporters and foreign buyers, complaint cases may be filed with the BETP through the Export Trade Complaints Committee (ETCC). BETP staff are Supreme Court of the Philippines-accredited mediators on export trade-related complaints.

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Specialized Consultancy Services Exporters who intend to penetrate specific markets such as the Americas, Europe, Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN), Asia, Australia, and the Middle East may seek the expertise of Country Desk Officers, who assist in formulating market strategies and provide exporters with updated information and other valuable tools to increase export sales in identified markets. To assist exporters in facing up to the challenges of international trade, the DTI designated Business Development Managers (BDMs) under the Revenue Streams. The BDMs and BETP product specialists work closely with the respective industry sectors such as home style and living, fashion, construction materials, electronics, information and communication technology (ICT) services, logistics services, motor vehicles and parts, mineral products, marine products, processed food and beverages, organic, herbal and natural products, and health and wellness. The BDMs for processed food and beverages, organic, herbal and natural products, and fashion, are on hand and may be contacted at the BETP to provide assistance to exporters and potential exporters. Trade policy issues and updates on research and development (R&D) for specific products are discussed during consultative meetings with the Business Development Teams.

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Outbound Business Matching (OBM) and Inbound Business Matching (IBM) Exporters who want to visit a particular target market either to explore or to do direct sales promotion may join BETP OBM or get the opportunity to meet foreign buyers through the IBM program of activities. Members of OBM for dispatch to various target markets, may seek BETPs creative and technical assistance for the preparation of promotional collaterals they need. Philippine exporters may also avail of BETP publications such as the Exporters Manual, HACCP Brochure, Halal Primer, and the Prohibited and Regulated Products for Export to aide them gain knowledge on export requirements.

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Market Opportunity Mapping (MOM) and Information Session (Info Session) To ensure that the export sales promotion succeeds, complementary efforts to build exporters capacity are likewise undertaken. Two major activities are envisioned, namely MOM and Info Session. MOM aims to collect/ analyze primary and secondary data in order to identify niche opportunities for Philippine products and services. Info Session is being conducted for timely sharing of information, with the export community, the latest updates, recent development, opportunities in a particular market/industry sector/ trade regime. Possible topics include understanding specific market, Food Import Regulation, new EU GSP, US Food Enhancement Act, etc. Also, exporters and other stakeholders are advocated on the export related issues such as Halal, GMP, FTAs specifically on the benefits of the concluded FTAs to the Philippine exporters.

Who may avail of these services: Established and potential exporters, domestic entrepreneurs How to avail yourself of these services: Write, call, or visit the BETP.

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BUREAU OF INTERNATIONAL TRADE RELATIONS (BITR) Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) 4th Floor, DTI International Building 375 Sen. Gil J. Puyat Avenue, Makati City Phone: (632) 897.8292 i 897.8289 Telefax: (632) 897.8290 Email: bitr_mon@dti.gov.ph

The Bureau of International Trade Relations (BITR) pushes for the greater access of Philippine products into foreign markets through bilateral, multilateral, or regional negotiations. Programs and Services: 1. Consultation Services Holds consultations concerning tariff and non-tariff barriers of specific countries that affect Philippine exports. 2. Information Dissemination Provides information on trade opportunities under preferential arrangements in the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) granted by some developed countries like the United States, the European Union, Japan, and those countries involved in the ASEAN Free Trade Agreement (AFTA) Common Effective Preferential Tariff (CEPT). 3. Trade Negotiation Negotiates equal, if not preferential, terms of access for Philippine products in foreign markets. 4. Market Access Seeks the resolution of market access problems. How to avail yourself of these services: Write, visit, or call the BITR.

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CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE EXPOSITIONS AND MISSIONS (CITEM) Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Golden Shell Pavilion Roxas Boulevard cor. Sen. Gil J. Puyat Avenue, Pasay City Phone: (632) 833.1277 i 831.2201 to 09 Fax: (632) 832.3965 Email: corplan@citem.com.ph Website: www.citem.com.ph

The Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (CITEM) is an export promotion agency of the DTI mandated to promote the Philippines as a reliable source of high quality products and services. CITEM identifies and promotes export-ready products and services for the global market through effectively planned and managed promotional activities. In addition, CITEM identifies products with export potentials and assists in their development for the export market. Programs and Services: 1. Trade Fairs

Organizes international trade fairs in Manila such as the e-Services Global Sourcing Conference and Exhibition (February); National Trade Fair (March); Manila F.A.M.E. International, FashioNation, Art Manila, and Health and Wellness (April & October); International Food Exhibition (IFEX) Philippines (May); and Philippine International EcoShow (August). Organizes international Philippine participation in major overseas trade fairs for priority export products and services.

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Business Missions/Other Promotional Activities

Organizes business missions in emerging markets for priority products adjunct to CITEM organized participation in international trade fairs. Organizes inbound trade missions for locally-organized trade fairs. Undertakes other consumer-level promotions such as in-store promotions, food festivals, special exhibitions, and special product display.

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Business Matching

Undertakes an internet-based promotional program through its Catalog Online Program (www.citem.com.ph/catalogonline). The program is a virtual showroom that aims to forge link between exporters and buyers worldwide. Handles trade inquiries and business matching activities through CITEM Trade Opportunity Program (CTOP). One-on-one business meetings may also be arranged between exporters and prospective business partners visiting the Philippines through CTOP.

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Technical and Export Marketing Assistance Coordinates industry development programs such as:

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Merchandise and Design Consultancy Program Promotion of Industry Branding Organic Industry Development Program Partner Region Program Transformation Project

Information Services Provides information services through CITEM library.

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Awards for Excellence Administers the biennial Golden Shell Awards for outstanding exporters in the fields of manufacturing, marketing, and design. Also organizes other awards such as e-Services Awards (IT/BPO), Katha Awards (Design driven products) and Trendy Awards (Food).

How to avail yourself of these services: CITEM clients must comply with the following pre-qualification requirements to avail of CITEMs services, particularly participation in locally-held trade fairs: 1.1 Qualification - A duly registered manufacturing, export, or trading company firm in the Philippines that preferably has at least one year direct export experience/with export potential; has no pending obligation with CITEM; and, not included in the DTI Watchlist. 1.2 Requirements for Participation 1.2.1 Complete, filled-up Application Contract Form; 1.2.2 Certified true copies of the following registrations: SEC, DTI/BOI Certification, and BIR;
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1.2.3 Institutional brochure/catalogue that includes the following: company profile, product photos, map/site sketch where company is located; production capacity and capability in meeting export orders from foreign buyers; 1.2.5 Preferably an endorsement letter/certificate of membership from any nationally-recognized trade organization or registered business service organization;

1.2.7 For Manila FAME International participants, export documents/copies of purchase orders (P.O.) from exporters/major local retailers are needed to substantiate export-readiness and reliability or bank certification/copies of export declaration. Participants to the IFEX Philippines must present original copies of License to Operate (LTO), Certificate of Product Registration (CPR) and Philippine Food and Drug Administration (PFDA) Registration for authentication. Photocopies of said documents will be attached to the completed Application Contract Form. Companies wishing to join an international trade fair must at least have joined a locally-held CITEM-organized trade fair for initial market exposure.

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FOREIGN TRADE SERVICE CORPS (FTSC) Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) 3rd Floor, DTI International Building 375 Sen. Gil Puyat Avenue, Makati City Phone : (632) 897.9659 i 897.9661 i 897.9672 i 890.8378 Fax : (632) 890.5073 Email : ftscmnl@dti.gov.ph ftscmnl@yahoo.com Website: www.dti.gov.ph

The Foreign Trade Service Corps (FTSC) promotes the export of Philippine products and services in the world market, encourages inward foreign investments through various support activities, as well as undertakes commercial intelligence work. The officers of the FTSC serve as counselors of trade and investment matters in their countries of assignment. Programs and Services: 1. Trade Promotion

Explores and develops the potential of Philippine products and services in overseas markets and facilitates the matching of Philippine exporters and buyers in different markets abroad.

Identifies trade or business opportunities and provides direct support

to overseas trade and investment promotional programs organized by both the government and the private sectors.

Conducts trade promotion activities such as in-store promotions, catalogue shows and campaigns among foreign businessmen, organizes buying missions to the Philippines, promotes business contacts and encourages networking with foreign buyers and trade organizations.

2. Investment Promotion

Identifies potential and prospective investors (including potential Overseas Filipino Investors) and provides them investment advice and counseling. Organizes investment missions to the Philippines and conducts investment opportunities seminars and/or briefings to host countrys businessmen, and members of trade/industry associations and chambers of commerce.

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Commercial Intelligence

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Gathers and monitors the commercial, industrial and general economic conditions affecting Philippine products in export markets. Conducts market research for specific Philippine products and monitor developments and changes in host countries trade rules and regulations. Provides commercial intelligence to government and industry sectors, including SMEs in the regions.

Trade Negotiations

Participates in bilateral and multilateral trade and economic negotiations including Free Trade Agreements (FTAs). Identifies issues in host countries affecting Philippine trade and investment interests and recommends courses of action to remedy the same.

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Services to Overseas Filipinos

Provides information and advice to potential Overseas Filipino Investors in host countries.

How to avail yourself of these services: Write, visit, or call FTSC Home Office or any of its 33 Philippine Trade and Investment Centers (PITCs) in 24 countries worldwide (see directory).

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INTERNATIONAL COFFEE ORGANIZATION CERTIFYING AGENCY (ICOCA) Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Penthouse, DTI International Building 375 Sen. Gil Puyat Avenue, Makati City Telefax: (632) 897.0515 Email: icoca@dti.gov.ph icocadti@yahoo.com.ph

The International Coffee Organization Certifying Agency (ICOCA) was created under Letter of Instruction (LOI) No. 1095 dated 06 December 1980, or 30 years ago when the Philippine government became a party signatory in the International Coffee Agreement (ICA) as an exporting member country. It later became an Attached Agency under the International Trade Group (ITG) of the DTI through Executive Order (EO) 133 dated 27 February 1987. Presently, ICOCA is a regular Line Agency following its transfer under the DTIs Office of the Secretary last 01 June 2005. The Philippines is a country-signatory to the 2007 International Coffee Agreement (ICA), a UN-recognized multilateral agreement to be ratified among the worlds 75 coffee producing and consuming countries. The elite body that implements the ICA, with headquarters in London, UK, is known as the International Coffee Organization (ICO). The Philippines, through ICOCA, remains a committed member of good standing in this global cooperative effort to sustain the world coffee economy which is a main source of income for most of its producing members. The ICOCO networks with other Government Offices (GO) and Non-Government Organizations (NGO) and participates with the Department of Agriculture;s National Agricultural and Fishery Council (DA-NAFC) as Vice-Chairman of the Coffee Industry Development Sub-Committee (CIDSC); High Value Commercial Crops Committee (HVCC); Secretariat to the Coffee Foundation of the Philippines (COFPI), Specialty Coffee Association of the Philippines (SCAP), and a member of the Philippine Coffee Board (PCB). As the sole and primary government agency responsible on ICO matters, ICOCA addresses RP concerns on issues and problems of the coffee industry, studies and recommends RP position on matters taken up during the annual meetings of the International Coffee Council (ICC). It also maintains regular high-level contacts with the ICO Headquarters in London and networks with affiliated offices, organizations and bodies in pursuant of ICO systems and regulations pertaining to global coffee trading.

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Programs and Services: 1. Frontline Services researches on coffee matters (academe, farmers, businessmen, media, etc.) Provides requested information to and from various international affiliates and clients x Provides business consultancy services related to coffee production, processing and trade Provides orientation/briefing to new exporters on ICO & ICA procedures, rules and regulations

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Marketing and Promotion Co-organizes trade fairs in Metro Manila and provinces

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Coordinates inbound and outbound trade missions on coffee Conducts business matching of buyers and sellers Assists new coffee companies/manufacturers on their product and brand development plans Networks special projects related to coffee promotions Conceptualizes and prints coffee promotional materials Facilitates participation in international coffee fairs Conducts coffee sampling and market testing abroad in coordination with the Philippine Trade and Investment Centers (PTIC) and the coffee sector Promotes coffee through E-commerce

Accreditation of Coffee Exporters Issuance of Coffee Export Clearance Issuance of Coffee Certificate of Origin Issuance of Exemption Certificate for Sample-Sized Coffee Shipments

Who may avail of these services: MSMEs, the academe, professionals, government agencies and anybody interested in coffee exports How to avail of these services: Visit, call, write or e-mail ICOCA.
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MARKET ENCOUNTER GOES TO MANILA (MEGMA) FOUNDATION, INC. 5th Floor, Trade and Industry Building 361 Sen. Gil. J. Puyat Avenue, Makati City Phone: (632) 751.0384 local 5244 Fax: (632) 896.7916

The Market Encounter Goes to Manila (MEGMA) Foundation, Inc. is a nonstock, non-profit organization registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission as of June 18, 1985. It was established primarily to assist in the full development of the domestic market as primary market for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). MEGMA Foundation is composed of 17 member-associations/agencies from both the government and private sector. Programs and Services: 1. Assists in the full development of the domestic market as primary market for MSMEs; Enables MSME producers to test their products in the domestic market and strengthen their capabilities to move into the export markets by providing assistance in organizing buyers fairs and market encounters; Opens channels of communication among MSME producers, traders, and retailers who constitute the consumer pulse on consumer trends, product demands and development, so that the business can be more dynamic and responsive to market needs and consumer behavior; Motivates cooperation and mutual consultation among MSME producers, traders, and retailers in promoting local products, developing innovative product ideas, maximizing use of indigenous materials, and resolving common problems; Coordinates and maximizes cooperation among MSME producers, traders, and retailers on selling styling trends and product development to improve product promotion and market planning as well as financing arrangements to promote higher efficiency and cost effectiveness in their operations; Institutionalizes and strengthens the relationship among MSME producers, traders and retailers, as well as the government sector in the attainment of mutual objectives; Strengthens the sub-contracting base; and,

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Engages in other activities and projects that will promote the development of micro, small and medium enterprises including but not limited to advocacy, management, technology transfer or productivity improvement as well as information support.

Who may avail of these services: Micro, small, and medium enterprises How to avail yourself of these services: Write, visit, or call the MEGMA Office.

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PHILIPPINE INTERNATIONAL TRADING CORPORATION (PITC) Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) NDC Building 116 Tordesillas Street, Salcedo Village, Makati City Phone: (632) 818.9801 i 892.0425 i 892.0569 Fax: (632) 892.2054 i 892.2021 i 892.0782 Email: pitc@pitc.gov.ph Website: www.pitc.gov.ph

The Philippine International Trading Corporation (PITC) is a chartered, government-owned international trading organization with over 35 years proven competency in the outsourcing, export consolidation, logistics solutions, supply chain management, import as well as marketing of a wide range of commodities, products and services. Through PITCs myriad trading platform, PITC is confident and ready to facilitate and implement trade opportunities, establish joint ventures, exclusive representation and distribution including business development for emerging markets. Established in 1973 to pioneer in establishing Philippine trade with the Socialist and Other Centrally Planned Economy Countries (SOCPEC), PITC was given a broader mandate in 1977 to be the prime mover in the expansion of Philippine trade worldwide. It has since embarked on various innovative trading activities by implementing facilitative trade-related services and responsive business solutions. As the governments international trading arm, the PITC undertakes both import and export of a wide range of commodities, industrial products and consumer goods. It is involved in a variety of trading arrangements and government-togovernment transactions, principally countertrade. Likewise, the company implements facilitative trade-related services directed at the attainment of its two-pronged objectives: (1) the expansion of market for Philippine products, and (2) the stabilization of prices and supplies of essential raw materials and commodities for local industries and consumers. Programs and Services: 1. Exports Undertakes export trading and consolidation of a wide range of consumer goods such as processed food, furniture and furnishing, giftware commodities and wearables, among others to major importers and distributors and retail chains worldwide. The company works with a network of Philippine manufacturers mostly MSMEs offering them a range of traderelated services to successfully bring the Philippine products to the global arena.
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Imports Facilitates the importation of essential raw materials and critical commodities to stabilize prices and supply for local companies, industries, associations and consumers.

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Export-Import (EXIM) Services The PITC-Customs Bonded Warehouse is an export service facility that handles the duty and tax free importation of raw materials, accessories and packaging materials needed by export producers for manufacturing and processing to increase their competitiveness in the global market. Existing PITC-Customs Bonded Warehouses are located in Manila, Cebu and Cagayan de Oro.

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Government Outsourcing Services PITC offers itself as an alternative outsourcing arm for the government procurement projects, ensuring greater transparency, cost-efficiency and speed of implementation. Bid announcements on products and services required is posted on PITC website.

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Countertrade Administers and undertakes the countertrade program of the Philippine government to ensure the integration of countertrade in government contracts involving the importation or procurement of foreign capital equipment, machinery, products, technology, supplies and services worth at least US$1 million.

Who may avail of these services: All PITC clients and suppliers, whether micro, small, medium or large enterprises How to avail of these services: Call, write or visit the PITC website/office.

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ACE CENTER FOR FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND MANAGEMENT EDUCATION (ACE-ME), INC. Unit 6, 2nd Floor, Cacho-Gonzalez Building 101 Aguirre Street, Legaspi Village, Makati City Phone: (632) 892.8241 i 407.3806/6841 Fax: (632) 893.7795 Email: info@aceme.com.ph Website: www.aceme.com.ph

Thirteen years ago, the Asian Center for Entrepreneurship was established as one of the centers for excellence of the Asian Institute of Management. Since then, ACE has pioneered several course offerings in the field of entrepreneurship including its flagship program the Master in Entrepreneurship (ME). After running for nine years (1999-2008), ME has graduated close to 600 master entrepreneurs. July 12, 2007 marked the beginning of the new ACE Center for Entrepreneurship and Management Education (ACE-ME), Inc. as a spin-off from its original status as one of AIMs schools. The ACE-ME, Inc. was established by five fierce advocates of entrepreneurship and experiential education. The new ACE brings to the marketplace a new paradigm of education, one which seeks to fuse the real world of business with a learner-centered academy of management gurus and practitioners. With this in mind, the Mastering Entrepreneurship for Nation-Building Program (formerly ME program) is offered under its new home, the Ateneo Graduate School of Business. Part of ACE-ME, Inc.s commitment to transform the socio-economic landscape of the Philippines, ACE-ME, Inc. ushers in a new era of collaboration rather than competition among those who wish to serve the higher national interest. Partnership with the Ateneo Graduate School of Business launched in March 26, 2009 gave birth to two additional breakthrough entrepreneurial programs: the Applied Entrepreneurship Bootcamp and the Visionary Innovations for Breakthrough Entrepreneurship (VIBE). Programs and Services: 1. Degree Program

Mastering Entrepreneurship for Nation-Building Program The Master in Entrepreneurship for Nation-Building Program of the Ateneo de Manila Graduate School of Business and the ACE Center for Entrepreneurship and Management Education, Inc. targets reallife entrepreneurs who want to pursue further enterprise growth while improving their individual skills -- repeating their successes with greater accuracy and committing less errors. With this end in mind, a program has been developed to consider the various competencies and
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capabilities that entrepreneurs need to acquire as they go through running their enterprises. ME for Nation-Building Program Key Innovations Adaptive to Needs - The ME for Nation-Building Program does not force fit the entrepreneur to the academic world. The academe adapts itself to the needs of the entrepreneurs. Seamless Education - The classroom and the workplace of the entrepreneur are one continuous learning environment. Guru Approach - Patterned after the Indian education mentor system and the European guild system, the guru is given the task of mentoring, coaching and guiding entrepreneurs. There is one Guru for every section. Providing additional insights, inputs, techniques, and support are the Teaching Associates per section. On the other hand, the student entrepreneurs are the apprentices to be transformed into master entrepreneurs by their Gurus. As part of the process, the program also adopts a highly interactive case method, research/analysis of all firms and market, e-learning workbook, business plan presentation to gurus and classmates for critiquing. Non-Traditional Screening Methods - The student-entrepreneur must have obtained a college degree (with exceptions for student-entrepreneurs who were unable to finish college but have obtained at least 120 credited units and exceptional entrepreneurial /business experience - will be granted the Certified Master Entrepreneur title); must have an operating business for more than one year and is in full control of the enterprise; student entrepreneurs are required to complete the EQ/Personality Exam and Enneagram for entrepreneurial profiling. Earning the ME for Nation-Building Degree - There are no exams and quizzes. However, there are learning applications, assignments and exercises which would be submitted regularly during the course. Actual Performance - the student-entrepreneurs performance is measured using the 5 Ps (Profitability, Productivity, Professionalism, Paradigm Shifting, and People Upliftment); a good business plan which is really based on learnings during the one a half years plus a five-year forecast of what the entrepreneur intends to happen. 2. Non-degree/Certificate Programs

Finance for Non-Finance Executives (Part 1): Basic Finance Concepts This three-day program is ideal for entrepreneurs and executives who have marginal background in accounting and finance but need to understand the rudiments of finance to enhance their management skills.
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The program shall start with the fundamentals of constructing and understanding the three basic financial statements: the balance sheet, the income statement and the cashflow statement. The program then proceeds to tools and techniques on financial analysis, leading to the more advanced concepts of working capital management, preparing financial projections and capital investment analysis.

Finance for Non-Finance Executives (Part 2): Managing Cost and Profits The two-day program is ideal for entrepreneurs and executives who are familiar with the basics of accounting and finance and are looking to understand the basics of managerial accounting, particularly in the field of managing costs and profits and making short-run decisions. The program will start with an overview of the behaviour of costs and profits. This leads to the discussion of cost-volume profit analysis. Included in the program will be such topics as product line analysis, segmentized accounting reports, standard cost, variance analysis, overhead allocation and others.

Managing Enterprising Families Managing family enterprises are radically different than managing traditional corporations and organizations. One of the key differences is the fact that members of family corporations hold different positions sometimes, simultaneously: as a shareholder, as a member of the board, as a member of the management team, and as a member of the family. While running a business is complicated enough as it is, it becomes even more complex when family members have to contend with relationship issues. But the reality is such relationship issues exist, and family enterprises have to contend with these issues or risk becoming part of the majority that did not survive beyond the 1st generation. The ACE-ME program on the Dynamics of Enterprising families offers a fresh perspective: family corporations should go beyond being a family enterprise and become enterprising families. Among the topics to be discussed in this program include:

The Nature of Family Corporations Understanding Basic Concepts of Family Systems Successful Models of Enterprising Families Governance Systems for Family Enterprises Sustaining the Family Enterprise Beyond the First Generation

The program is ideal for entrepreneurs who are contending with the various issues of growing and expanding the family enterprise.

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Entrepreneurial and Management Education Series (Industry-Specific)

Customer Servicing in the Hospitality Industry Target Participants: Entrepreneurs and executives in the hotel, food, resort, spa, and tourism business. Objectives:

Help participants bring their hospitality enterprises to new levels of profitability, productivity and professionalism by deliveringunique and cutting-edge management principles and practices specific to the industry. Help participants develop skills on how to better satisfy your customers with consistent superior service.

Entrepreneurship and Management Series in the Real Estate Industry Module 1: Highest and Best Land Use Planning

Environmental assessment Micro-market assessment Specific property technical concerns Land use-planning framework Actual application to participants property/project

Module 2: Financial Packaging and Sourcing

Project funding alternatives Ideal project financing mix among debt, equity and pre-selling revenues Preparation of investment prospectus Actual application to participatns property/project

Module 3: Implementation (Development/Marketing and Property Management)

Project development alternatives - own organization vs outsourced Joint venture parameters Project marketing alternatives (marketing network, brokers or internal marketing force) Property management issues Actual application to participatns property/project
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Joint Programs with the Ateneo Graduate School of Business

Applied Entrepreneurship Bootcamp The course is designed for entrepreneurs and entrepreneurial managers who seek to understand the entrepreneurial mindset and learn an appropriate strategic management framework to guide their enterprises to achieve greater levels of success. Participants learn from the experts on entrepreneurship and learn how to spot opportunities and threats from the environment, assess organizational capabilities, and develop appropriate strategies leading to the attainment of enterprise objectives. The course includes lectures and case discussions on the following topics: o o o o o o o Industry analysis and micromarket analysis Organizational diagnosis The Right-to-Left Planning Framework Overview of Entrepreneurial Marketing Overview of Entrepreneurial Operations Managing Enterpreneurial Organizational Entrepreneurial Finance

The course is ideal for entrepreneurs, managers and supervisors of small and medium-sized enterprises, and even those who are seeking to establish an entrepreneurial venture.

Venture Into Entrepreneurship (VIE) Program The Venture Into Entrepreneurship (VIE) is a certificate program designed for the aspiring entrepreneurs or those who have startup business ventures. VIE adopts experiental learning methods aimed at discovering the participants potential, recognizing business opportunities, acquiring and building entrepreneurial skills, developing the venture business concepts and, eventually, incubating the startup enterprise.

Visionary Innovations for Breakthrough Entrepreneurship The program is ideal for enterpreneurs, executives, managers and and even those who want to pursue entrepreneurship and establish their own ventures. The program will prove to be an eye-opener for those who want to become more entrepreneurial and discover opportunities leading to breakthrough innovations. Module 1. Whole-Brain Entrepreneurship Participants get to explore the multiple intelligences and enormous capacity of the human brain. The logical qualities of the left brain will be combined with the creative power of the right brain to unravel the full potentials of entrepreneurship.
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Module 2. Opportunity-Driven Entrepreneurship Participants will learn how extraordinary opportunities can be extracted from ordinary situations. It will reveal how opportunity seeking can be brought to its zenith as both art and science. Module 3. Paradigm-Shifting Entrepreneurship Participants will learn how to swim the blue oceans that shift industry paradigms and pull out purple cows from the magical hats of entrepreneurs. Module 4. Deal-Making in Entrepreneurship Participants will be introduced into the intricacies of deal-making and venture creation while the course divulges the basic dos and donts of financial packaging Module 5. Turn-Around Entrepreneurship Participants will get a handle of the complexities and difficulties of turning sows ears into silk purses as the lead faculty masterfully demystifies the tricks and techniques of the consummate turn-around artist.

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CENTER FOR QUALITY AND COMPETITIVENESS (CQC) Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP) 4/F, DAP Building San Miguel Avenue, Pasig City Phone: (632) 631.0921 to 30 locals 135, 179 Telefax: (632) 631.2156 Website: www.dap.edu.ph

The Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP) is a government-owned and controlled corporation serving as a capacity-builder for government agencies and the private sector along the areas of productivity and quality, knowledge management, governance and sustainable human development. It provides training, research and consultancy services leading to the formulation of policies, design and implementation of innovative development programs for various sectors. As the National Productivity Organization (NPO), the DAP carries out the countrys commitment as a member of the Asian Productivity Organization (APO) by propagating the applications of productivity and quality improvement tools and techniques across sectors in the society. The DAP serves as the implementing arm of APOs activities in the country. One of the Academys operating groups is the Center for Quality and Competitiveness (CQC). The CQC caters to providing technical assistance on productivity and quality improvement for public organizations and private enterprises particularly for the small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Programs: 1. SME Network and Cluster Development Aims to develop cooperative linkages between and among business enterprises working in close proximity as industry clusters. These clusters cooperate to accomplish a joint development project to help them achieve collective efficiency and capture markets. 2. Deployment of Productivity Corps Aims to address the business improvement concerns of SMEs through the assignment and dispatch of productivity experts for appropriate intervention like management advisory, technology installation and training.

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Services: Productivity and Quality Interventions vis: 1. Training Quality Management o How to Prepare Project Feasibility Study o Food Safety Management System o Mastering Root Cause Analysis o E-Learning Course on Food Safety Management System Food Traceability o Philippine Quality Award (PQA) Assessors Training o PQA Application Development Training o How to Prepare Project Feasibility Study and Business Planning for SMEs

Entrepreneurship Leadership Development o 1st National Conference for SMEs Operations/Production Management o Seminar-Workshop on Work Simplification o Lean Manufacturing Training Series o Logistics & Value Chain Management o Computer Aided Production Management o ISO 14000 & Green Productivity

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Technical Assistance Services for SMEs Technology Installation on 5S Good Housekeeping, Suggestion Scheme, Quality Circle, Total Quality Management and Total Productive Maintenance Workplace Organization Assessment Quality Management Assessment Business Needs Assessment Environmental Management Assessment Productivity Measurement Customer Relationship Management Good Manufacturing Practices Operations/Production Management Strategic Business Planning Internal Quality Audits Other Productivity and Quality Improvement Programs

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Benchmarking - Best Practices Network for SMEs Customized training and technical assistance for MSMEs productivity and quality improvement provided to suit clients needs

Who may avail of these services: Micro, small and medium enterprises. How to avail of these services: Write, call or visit the DAP-Center for Quality and Competitiveness

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CENTER FOR SMALL ENTREPRENEURS, INC. (CSE) Rm. 122-123 Asian Social Institute Building 1518 Leon Guinto cor. Escoda Streets Malate, Manila Phone: (632) 524.1879 Telefax: (632) 525.6268 i 523.9776 Email: cse@csentrepinoy.org.ph Website: www.csentrepinoy.org.ph

The Center for Small Entrepreneurs, Inc. (CSE) is committed to work for the development of micro and small enterprises by providing holistic programs to enhance the entrepreneurs management skills and knowledge in enterprise development. CSE envisions itself to be a viable and sustainable entrepreneurial center focused in assisting the budding, vision-driven, and growth-oriented entrepreneurs. Programs and Services: 1. Entrepinoy Training Workshops CSE provides enterprise enhancement assistance programs and services to ensure the growth of entrepreneurs.

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Start Your Own Business Enterprise (SYOBE) Basic Marketing Purchasing and Stock Control Costing and Pricing Record Keeping Promotion for Micro Enterprises Micro Enterprise Taxes Enhance Your Business Enterprise Intermediate Record Keeping How to do a Marketing Plan Personnel/Human Resource Management Understanding the Financial Statements Entrepreneurship 101 (weekly free seminar)

Entrepinoy Publication

Entrepinoy Magapaper, published monthly, has been recognized as one of the pioneer publications that serve as a communication tool among entrepreneurs to share experiences, tips and knowledge on entrepreneurship, government business policies, rules and regulations.
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Entrepreneurship: Create, Build and Grow Your Business Enterprise (stories of entrepreneurial greatness). This is a book for micro entrepreneurs. It features stories and experiences of successful entrepreneurs who started as micro and small and stories of budding entrepreneurs who are growing their enterprises.

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Ka-Entrep Program The program prepares the micro entrepreneurs for their membership to the Ka-Entrep micro entrepreneurs organization whose main thrust is the promotion of their welfare and rights, in recognition of their capacities to develop themselves collectively. The Ka-Entrep Micro and Small Entrepreneurs Organization of the Philippines, Inc. (Ka-Entrep) established last November 16, 2007 is operating within the National Capital Region. It has more than 200 members.

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Entrepinoy Entrepreneurial Events To date, CSE has hosted twelve (12) business fora. Dubbed as Kapihang Entrepinoy, the business fora provide a venue for micro and small entrepreneurs to enhance their enterprises operations while expanding their network through various exchanges and partnerships. CSE in cooperation with Ka-Entrep organization is also organizing business enterprise trade caravans.

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Entrepinoy Business Forms and Legal Documents Kit A computer-aided business forms and legal documents kit makes available to micro entrepreneurs the following: pro-forma purchase orders, sales contracts, promo letters, promissory notes, other negotiable instruments and legal documents. It is user-friendly, written in simple format for easy and convenient adoption in the transactions of a micro and small enterprise. The business kit contains a manual of the different business forms and legal documents pro-forma (hard copy) and CD containing all the proforma forms and documents (soft copy) which can be easily customized to fit the entrepreneurs needs.

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Online Catalog for Micro Entrepreneurs A website where micro entrepreneurs may promote their products, find suppliers and interact with other micro entrepreneurs online.
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Who may avail of these services: Micro and small entrepreneurs, would-be entrepreneurs, professionals, entrepreneurship students, NGOs and private institutions involved in entrepreneurial promotions How to avail of these services: Write, call or visit CSE. You may also visit its website.

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COTTAGE INDUSTRY TECHNOLOGY CENTER (CITC) Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) 20 Russet Street, SSS Village, Marikina City Phone: (632) 942.3974 i 942.4907 i 941.4516/61 Fax: (632) 942.0880 i 942.0107 Email: citc_dti@yahoo.com citc_dti@hotmail.com

The Cottage Industry Technology Center (CITC) leads in the implementation of plans and projects aimed to provide production enhancing technologies and processes, tooling and equipment, product prototyping, and other related business development services (BDS) to community-based enterprises, marginalized groups, cooperatives, associations and other self-help groups with end-view of transforming them into sustainable and competitive MSMEs. It shall also help develop other government and non-government entities as local non-financial BDS provider. Industry sectors covered:

Footwear and Leather Goods Costume and Fine Jewelry Gifts and Housewares Wood and Wood Composite Bamboo Rattan Home Furnishings Handicrafts and Other Novelty Items Garments and Tapestry Handloom Weaving Personal Care Products Food Metal and Synthetic Other Resource-Based Commodity Sectors

Programs and Services: 1. Diagnostics A specialized service in the form of analyzing existing or planned production systems starting from raw materials to finished products. Competency Building From the result of the diagnostic services conducted, customized productivity and competency enhancement interventions will then be designed, reviewed, validated and delivered to target beneficiaries through skills training and knowledge development.
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Leather Footwear Industry Development Program Philippine Footwear Academy (PFA) 3-year Footwear Manufacturing Technology Course Pattern Making (Basic/Advance) Shoe Upper Costing Flip-Flops Making Introduction to Shoe Making Prototyping and Sample Making Product Knowledge
Contact CIC for list of other courses

Jewelry Industry Development Program San Eligius Jewelry Training Center (SEJTC) 15-month Fine Jewelry Manufacturing Technology Course Basic Jewelry Design Stone Setting Jewelry Casting Jewelry Polishing & Finishing Jewelry Wireworks
Contact CIC for list of other courses

Gifts and Housewares Handmade Paper Making (Basic/Advance) Handloom Weaving Technology (Basic/Advance) Food Processing (e.g. ham/bacon, tocino, longanisa, meat loaf, etc.) Commercial Baking (e.g. ensaymada, pandesal, pandecoco) Specialty Baking (e.g. holiday goodies, pastries, muffins) Dimsum (e.g. siopao, siomai, cuapao, etc,) Soap Making (e.g. laundry, herbal, detergents) Stuffed Toy Making Novelty Items Making (e.g. holiday/Christmas dcor) Basketry (Basic/Advance) Beadworks (Basic/Advance) Shell (capiz, tahong, coco) Lamination Dressmaking Bag Making Personal Care Products (scents and fragrances) Coco Products Peanut Products
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Furniture and Builders Woodworks Woodworking Machine Operation, Maintenance & Millwrighting Furniture & Builders Woodwork Technology Furniture Carpentry Wooden Picture Frame Making Bamboo Furniture Making (Round Component) Laminated Bamboo (Engineered) Bamboo Novelty Items Making Furniture Finishing (wood/bamboo) Metalworking Machine Shop Operation Mix-media Furniture Making (bamboo/wood/metal) Jig Making Technology Welding Technology (gas/electric)
Contact CIC for list of other courses

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Technical Consultancy Provision of expert advices on product development production processes, plant layout, equipment, selection, quality control, and raw materials/ component sources. Tooling and Equipment Design and fabrication of simple and low cost yet productivity enhancing tools and equipment to adapt to micro enterprises unique operations that equally require unique or customized implements. Sample Making Prototyping Provision of sample making or product prototyping services by CITC experts to micro enterprises who do not have the capacity to perform this task on their own. Materials Utilization/Manipulation Maximizes the competitive advantage of community based enterprises in terms of accessibility to sustainable raw materials, research and development activities aiming to come up with new indigenous-based materials suitable for construction purposes or for fresh and exciting products application. Common Facility Services Production facilities are made available for designers, manufacturers and exporters whose current production capacities are limited or are looking for suitable venue for their product prototyping needs.

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Who may avail of these services: Start-up and existing MSMEs, government and private agencies, nongovernment organizations (NGOs), industry associations, cooperatives, peoples organizations and other self-help groups. How to avail of these services: 1. Diagnostics Send a letter of request addressed to the CITC Executive Director specifying the title of the desired service/s, proposed date, venue and the number of participants. The request will be subject to evaluation. The requesting party will then be given a feedback/recommendation specifying the Centers trainer/s availability, cost involved and other necessary information. 2. Competency Building

In-Center Training CITC issues a training calendar every year which includes the title of the courses, dates of implementation and the corresponding fees for training courses to be conducted within the Centers premises in Marikina. Copies of this training calendar are distributed to DTI line bureaus and attached agencies as well as to DTI Regional and Provincial Offices. Interested parties may also inquire about these courses and make reservation by visiting, writing or calling the assigned contact person/division.

Out-Center Training Send a letter of request addressed to the CITC Executive Director specifying the title of the desired training course/s. proposed date, venue and the number of participants. The request will be subject to evaluation. The requesting party will then be given a feedback/ recommendation specifying the Centers trainer/s availability, cost involved and other necessary information.

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Technical Consultancy Services

Write, visit, or call the assigned contact person for the field or sector that covers your business. For walk-in clients, request and fill up a Technical Consultancy Service Request Form. It will then be submitted to the appropriate CITC expert for evaluation. If the client conformed to the action to be taken by the expert and its corresponding fees, consultancy service can now be provided as agreed upon. If the expert is not available at the time of the visit, an appointment may be arranged to discuss details of the service required including the date, venue, and corresponding fees.

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Common Facility Services Send a letter request addressed to the CITC Executive Director stating the nature of the work to be done using CITC facilities and the duration of the project. Other information such as company profile, knowledge and skills level of the companys workers/operators, among others, must be included or attached on the request. The feasibility of the request will be evaluated by the Center who will then provide the requesting party with feedback/recommendation specifying the Centers facilities availability, cost involved and other necessary information.

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Tooling and Equipment The client is advised to submit the plan/design or sample and other relevant information on the tools/equipment that the requesting party wishes to be prototyped or fabricated. This can be done either by visiting or writing the contact person for the field or sector that covers your business. The plan/design or sample will be evaluated and then appropriate recommendation shall be given to the requesting party.

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Materials Utilization/Manipulation (Same procedure as Tooling and Equipment)

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Whom to get in touch with: Mr. Franklin P. Bunoan Executive Director, CITC Phone: (632) 941.4561 Fax: (632) 942.0880 Ms. Aurelia R. Mabalay Division Chief, Gifts and Housewares Division Phone: (632) 942.3974 Fax: (632) 942.0880 Mr. Pedro T. Eugenio Officer-In-Charge, Furniture & Builders Woodwork/Woodworking Section Phone: (632) 941.4516 Fax: (632) 942.0880 Mr. Elvin T. Demasu-ay Caretaker, Bamboocraft Section Phone: (632) 941.4516 Fax: (632) 942.0880 Mr. Reynaldo D. Magsino Caretaker, Metalworking Section Phone: (632) 941.4516 Fax: (632) 942.0880 Ms. Rhodora Patricia C. Torrecampo Caretaker, Fine & Costume Jewelry Section Phone: (632) 941.4561 Fax: (632) 942.0880 Ms. Jocivic F. Bertillo Caretaker, Footwear and Leathergoods/ Philippine Footwear Academy Section Phone: (632) 941.4561 Fax: (632) 942.0880

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PHILIPPINE CENTER FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP (PCE) 5th Floor, RFM Corporate Center Pioneer corner Sheridan Streets, Mandaluyong City Phone: (632) 637.9347 Fax: (632) 637.7873 Email: gonegosyo@yahoo.com Website: www.gonegosyo.net

Go Negosyo is the advocacy of the Philippine Center for Entrepreneurship (PCE), a non-stock, non-profit organization that advocates for a change in MINDSET and ATTITUDE. We believe that Filipinos can address poverty in the country by having an ENTERPRISING ATTITUDE, one that is optimistic, passionate, creative and innovative, resourceful, diligent and persevering character. These are values that can help anyone, no matter what his role in life is (as entrepreneur, as an employee in private or government institution, or even as a youth) to move up in life. We encourage everyone to take charge and make the most of what they have (talent, experience). After being appointed in 2005 by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo as the Presidential Consultant for Entrepreneurship, Joey Concepcion envisioned a movement that would advocate for a positive and enterprising attitude among Filipinos. With the help of like-minded trustees such as Atty. Felipe Gozon, Tony Tan Caktiong, Roland Hortaleza, Socorro Ramos and other established entrepreneurs and mentors, Go Negosyo was born. What started as an idea quickly snowballed into a massive movement. Within four years, Go Negosyo was able to embark on over 30 full-blown Caravans all over the country, produce a TV show, create a website portal for entrepreneurs, and launch four bestselling books (three volumes of inspirational stories of entrepreneurs and a how-to-start-a-business book). PCE gained widespread presence in the print media through Mr. Concepcions weekly column AskGoNegosyo in Philippine Star and through the publication of entrepreneurs stories in the front page. Every month, PCE is invited to conduct talks on starting a business, and is often featured in TV and radio shows. PCE even has a global audience as its TV show is aired in GMAs international channels. Programs: 1. Go Negosyo, Kaya Mo! TV Show Every Saturday and Sunday, 8:00 - 8:30 am at QTV Channel 11 with replays every Sunday, 9:15 pm at NBN. Broadcasted in GMAs international channels GMA PinoyTV and GMA Life TV. Go Negosyo, Kaya Mo! is a 30-minute two-part tele-magazine show inspired by Go Negosyos advocacy on entrepreneurship awareness. With
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segments such as Magandang Business Advice, Napkin Economics, and Ask Go Negosyo, the show gives budding and established negosyantes their weekly dose of practical business tips, ideas, and the latest negosyo news and updates. The coming year will see more uplifting stories on micro entrepreneurs, in light of the Tagumpay Mula sa Kahirapan campaign. 2. Caravans and Summits By staging forums, discussions, exhibits/expositions with its network of partners in the private and public sectors, Go Negosyo highlights business opportunities among targeted specific sectors (e.g., OFWs, government employees, persons with disabilities (PWDs), Gawad Kalinga communities, youth sectors, women, etc.) and among targeted provinces and key cities all over the country (e.g., Go Negosyo sa Cebu, Bacolod, Cagayan de Oro, Iloilo, Batangas, Bicol, Bataan, Davao). PCE acknowledge the need for local role models by recognizing the respected and accomplished entrepreneurs in the area through the Go Negosyo Most Inspiring Entrepreneur award. In the afternoon, PCE invites key speakers and experts to discuss specific topics such as mindset-change, opportunitiesseeking, marketing, product development and financing, to an audience of micro enterpreneurs, high school and college students, teachers and microfinance clients. For 2010, Go Negosyo will be mounting again the highly successful Women Entrepreneurship Summit and Youth Entrepreneurship Summit. The former highlights the ability of women to overcome challenges in business, balance family and work life, while still maintaining wellness. The latter recognizes the inspiring youth who were able to make a difference through their own way. In keeping wit its practice of forming linkages and partnerships with the stakeholders in entrepreneurship development, Go Negosyo hopes to see more working partnerships with local government units (LGUs). For the coming year, the advocacy will be working with LGUs from Palawan, Bohol, Tarlac, among others. 3. Negosems The Negosyo Seminar Series (Negosem) is a two-day seminar on the How-Tos of Entrepreneurship that aims to help micro and small negosyantes learn about the basics of establishing an enterprise. The seminar touches on the key principles of starting a business (mastery of self, mastery of opportunity, and mastery of enterprise) and also discusses strategies and tips on marketing, product development and financial management.

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Negosem is facilitated by Go Negosyo Angelpreneurs -- seasoned entrepreneurship gurus and Go Negosyo mentors who have the heart to educate and mentor existing and budding entrepreneurs. Close to 40 Angelpreneurs have joined PCE in the cause. The seminars framework focuses less on theory and more on practical, informative, and useful strategies. Sessions are interactive and cover learnings distilled from case studies and actual experiences. 4. Tagumpay Mula sa Kahirapan Go Negosyo, in partnership with the DTI and other key agencies and financial institutions will be launching the Tagumpay Mula sa Kahirapan campaign. Taking assistance to a whole new level, Go Negosyo will be conducting Negosems in key cities throughout the country. These seminars will initially benefit 10,000 MSMEs, youth groups, and aspiring entrepreneurs in 20 regions/provinces around the country and will be held during the first half of 2010. Co-organizing Negosems is also open to corporate institutions and other companies, and may be tailor-fitted to meet the needs of the desired attendees. 5. Books With inspiration comes great possibilities. Go Negosyo continues to inspire negosyantes and wannabes alike with its bestselling books on the inspiring stories of entrepreneurs. PCEs first book, Go Negosyo: Joey Concepcions 50 Inspiring Entrepreneurial Stories, features stories of accomplished and remarkable entrepreneurs and business personalities such as Tony Tan Caktiong, Socorro Ramos, and Henry Sy. It became the number one non-fiction bestseller in National Bookstore. Following the success of the first book, Go Negosyo launched two more volumes on inspirational stories: Joey Concepcions 50 Inspiring Entrepreneurial Stories (Celebrity Edition), and Joey Concepcions 55 Inspiring Stories of Women Entrepreneurs. The former features stories of Filipino celebrities, artists and media personalities who engaged in a business of their own, while the latter narrates the stories of women entrepreneurs from all walks of life who were able to establish businesses. Both immediately became of the National Bookstores non-fiction bestsellers. Go Negosyo also launched its fourth book 21 Steps on How to Start Your Own Business. This book contains tried-and-tested formulas in starting,
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sustaining, and succeeding in a business. This book inspires and induces a fist-pumping I-can-do-it-too moment from its readers. But this book goes a step further and answers the question: Now what do I do next? Dean Pax Lapid of the Entrepreneurs School of Asia, and self-help guru and motivational speaker Ping Sotto combine their vast experiences and share the formula to business success in this user-friendly workbook. Upcoming book projects: Go Negosyo will be publishing two books for 2010. The first book, entitled Go Negosyo: Joey Concepcions100 Inspiring Stories of MSMEs (Tagumpay Mula sa Kahirapan), will be presenting stories of inspiring micro enterprises who started from almost nothing but managed to rise from poverty and other challenges in life, and who are now running a sustainable and growing business. The second one is entitled Go Negosyo: 8 Simple Secrets to Raising Entrepreneurial Kids, imparts tips to parents and teachers on how they can start instilling the entrepreneurial mindset among children, and empower them to become not only enterprising but also socially-aware citizens. 6. Ask Go Negosyo by Joey Concepcion (Philippine Star) Joey Concepcion, in his weekly column in Philippine Star, talks about recent events in the entrepreneurship community, as well as inspiring stories on entrepreneurship. The column also features question and answer section where Go Negosyo mentors answer business-related queries from readers. The column appears in the Business Section every Thursday. 7. Tagumpay by Joey Concepcion (Philippine Star) As part of the Tagumpay Mula sa Kahirapan campaign, Mr. Concepcion will be launching his new column entitled Tagumpay. The column focuses on the life stories of successful personas--not only entrepreneurs but also individuals who were able to fight poverty and succeed in life despite obstacles and hardships. It will appear every Monday at the Business Lifestyle Section of the Philippine Star. 8. www.gonegosyo.net The Go Negosyo website contains useful information and links that will help aspiring entrepreneurs with their business. It includes a profile of PCE, updates on its activities, links to partners websites and entrepreneurial tools such as business plan and marketing templates. There is also a directory of micro financing institutions as well as a list of possible business opportunities classified according to investment amounts. A key element in the Go Negosyo website is an online mentorship program that assists potential or existing entrepreneurs in their plans and/or questions by offering a free avenue for them to ask for advice, tips and
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guidance from several well-established Filipino entrepreneurs. Visitors also get to view the episodes from Go Negosyos tv show and other audiovisual presentations on the advocacy. For 2010, the website will be streamlined and will focus on video content, particularly Go Negosyo TV shows, Caravans, and other audio-visual materials. Through the partnership with the DTI and other private and public sector agencies focused on entrepreneurship development, www.gonegosyo.net will serve as the hub and resource pool for existing and budding entrepreneurs alike.

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PHILIPPINE TRADE TRAINING CENTER (PTTC) Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) International Trade Center Complex Roxas Boulevard corner Sen. Gil J. Puyat Avenue, Pasay City Phone: (632) 468.8962 to 70 Fax: (632) 833.0809 i 831.9988 Email: info@pttc.gov.ph Website: www.pttc.gov.ph

The Philippine Trade Training Center (PTTC) designs and develops training curricula and corresponding instructional materials, and conducts training programs for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), business support organizations and the government sector. It provides post-training advisory and counseling services; customized in-company/firm-level training programs and services; a venue for MSMEs and large enterprises to promote their products by marketing, renting out and maintaining exhibition facilities; and events management support. Programs and Services: 1. Entrepreneurship Development A. Business Start-Up Briefings

How to Start a Business BEST Game Workshop Understanding Patents, Trademarks and Copyrights Financing Facilities for MSMEs Business Opportunities in Franchising Finding the Right Market for the Right Product Putting Your Business Online Exporting Made e-Z

B. Quality and Productivity Improvement Briefings

Corporate Culture: Filipino Values in the Workplace Food Safety Kaizen Philosophy 5S of Good Housekeeping Cleaner Production Waste Minimization

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Business Capability Building A. Business Management Seminars

Strategic Marketing Effective Selling Skills Developing an Effective Purchasing Systems Supply Chain Management Business Plan Preparation Effective Market Research Developing an Effective Financial Plan Market Intelligence: How to Compete Effectively Logistics Management Basic Business Recording and Cash Flow Management How to Participate in Trade Fairs Dynamic Negotiation Skills Effective Customer Service Improving Business Key Accounts Selling Setting Up an Effective Customer Payment System for Your Business Customer Relations Management

B. Export Management Seminars

Expanding Business Through Exports Import Procedures and Documentation Product Costing and Pricing Understanding Customs Valuation Market Opportunities (Selected Countries)

C. IT and Webpage Development Seminars

Basic MS Word Basic/Advanced MS Excel Basic/Advanced MS Powerpoint Build Your Own Website Open Office Basic Webpage Development Using Dreamweaver MX Web Graphics Design and Production Using Adobe Photoshop Webpage Development: Creating Interactive Content and Animation using Flash Webpage Development: Creating Interactive Content Using Macromedia Fireworks Webpage Development: Advanced Dreamweaver MX Basic Printed Advertisement Design Using Pagemaker

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Japanese Business Language Let Your English Work at Work Chinese Mandarin Business Language

Quality and Productivity A. General Seminars

Materials Management and Inventory Control Production and Operations Management Six Sigma Effective Leadership Skills Failure Mode and Effect Analysis Problem-Solving and Decision-Making Techniques An Introduction to Ergonomics Supervisory Effectiveness for Improved Quality and Productivity How to Become an Effective Quality Management Representative Process Optimization through the Design of Experiments Time and Motion Study Total Quality Management Work Improvement Tools Lean Manufacturing Statistical Process Control

B. International Standards Seminars

ISO 9000 Quality Management System ISO 9000 Quality Management System Documentation Internal Quality Audit ISO/IEC 17025 Standard for Laboratory Competence ISO/IEC 17025 Laboratory Internal Audit ISO 1400 Environmental Management System ISO 1400 Documentation

C. Food Seminars

Current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMP) Food Packaging and Labeling Packaging as a Marketing Tool Awareness on Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) Documentation of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points HACCP Auditors Course

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Training and Exhibition Facilities 1. Information Access Center (IAC) a. Comprises a computer lecture room with 36 desktop computers for small or big training programs on IT and webpage development and other computer-related courses; Comprises a seminar room that can accommodate up to 100 participants; Comprises an Internet Plaza with 28 desktop computers that provides free use of the Internet and MS Office tools for seminar participants, trade fair exhibitors and visitors, MSME clients and the general public, including students. A minimal fee is charged for printing and scanning services; and, The entire IAC facility has two scanners, three 4-in-1 multicopier machines (fax, phone, scanner and printer), one copier machine, two LCD projectors, two audio mixers and microphone units.

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WTO Reference Center a. Comprises selected CD-ROMs and print publications on the World Trade Organization (WTO) and other WTO-related publications by the International Trade Center (ITC). Comprises one desktop computer containing WTO electronic publications and databases.

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How to avail of these services: Seminars in Metro Manila are held at the PTTC building. Interested participants may pre-register by calling PTTC, or by sending a fax or e-mail. Walk-in participants are also allowed. Participants must pay the seminar fee before the seminar date, or on the first day of the seminar. Seminar fees are paid in cash or company check (managers/cashiers check). The annual schedule of seminars is published at the PTTC website at www.pttc.gov.ph. Regional seminars are generally conducted in co-sponsorship or as requested by the DTI regional or provincial offices, local government units (LGUs) and regional/provincial trade and industry associations or chambers of commerce. Announcements concerning regional seminar schedules and registration of participants are done by the DTI regional and/or provincial offices. All training programs and projects, trade fairs and exhibits and other events held at the PTTC must clearly promote the business activities of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) as well as large enterprises, whether these activities are intended for the domestic market or the international market. PTTC-organized seminars and trade events are given first priority in the use of the seminar rooms and exhibition halls. As such, seminar rooms and exhibition halls may be rented out to public and private sector organizers only in the absence of any scheduled PTTC as well as DTI activity. For inquiries on training programs, you may contact the Trade Business Management Division (TBMD) for entrepreneurship briefings and trade business management seminars (Phone: 468.8962 or 831.9988 Email: tbmd@pttc.gov.ph); or the Testing and Inspection Division (TID) for quality and productivity briefings and seminars (Phone: 468.8963 to 64 or 833.0809 Email: tid@pttc.gov.ph). For inquiries on the rental of seminar rooms and exhibition halls, you may contact the Trade Exhibition Division (TED) (Phone: 468.8968 or 834.1350 Email: ted@pttc.gov.ph). For inquiries on the Information Access Center and the WTO Reference Center, you may contact the Planning and Programming Division (PPD) (Phone: 833.9913 Email: info@pttc.gov.ph).

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TECHNICAL EDUCATION AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (TESDA) TESDA Complex, East Service Road South Superhighway, Taguig City Phone: (632) 817.4076 to 82 i 818.8829 i 893.2554 Fax: (632) 816.2480 Website: www.tesda.gov.ph

The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) is the government agency tasked to manage and supervise technical education and skills development in the Philippines. TESDA was created through Republic Act 7796 (TESDA Act of 1994) to ensure the equal participation of industry trade, labor and local government units in the countrys skilled worker development programs. The TESDA Act embodies State policy of providing relevant, accessible, and high quality technical education and skills development for middle-level manpower that is supportive of and responsive to the countrys development goals. Programs and Services: 1. Policies, Plans and Information Programs and services relating to these concerns embody the role of TESDA as the Authority in technical vocational education and training (TVET). These are aimed at providing clear directions and policies for TVET in the country. These include the formulation of plans and policies for the TVET sector and the generation through researches and studies and the dissemination of relevant data and information for informed decision of stakeholders of the sector.

Policy Formulation TESDA comes up with an annual TVET Policy Agenda which guide the TESDA Board and the TESD Committees during the policy deliberations on critical issues and concerns that promote quality and relevant TVET.

Labor Market/Education and Training Intelligence Reports (LMIR/ETMIR) The LMIR provides insights on current trends, issues and challenges available in the local and international labor markets. The ETMIR, on the other hand, provides information on the extent of provision of education and training in the country.

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Impact Evaluation Studies (IES) This is a complete and comprehensive assessment of the relevance and effectiveness of TVET in the four delivery modes of training namely: schools-based, center-based, enterprise-based and community-based.

Plan Formulation TESDA is mandated to formulate the National Technical Education Skills Development Plan (NTESDP) which serves as the blue-print for the comprehensive development of the Filipino-skilled workforce.

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Competency Standards Development The program aims at providing standards and systems that will align middle-level skills qualifications with the industry standards.

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Competency Assessment and Certification The program aims at assessing and certifying the competencies of the middle-level skilled workers through the TESDA Occupational Qualification and Certification Systems (TOQCS).

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Unified TVET Program Registration and Accreditation System (UTPRAS) The program aims at assessing and certifying the competencies of the middle-level skilled workers through the TESDA Occupational Qualification and Certification Systems (TOQCS).

Program Registration is a compliance with minimum requirements prescribed in the Training Regulations and anchored on competencybased system. Program Accreditation is a voluntary process of demonstrating quality assurance to programs ad institutional processes that shall lead to the recognition and conferment of awards at various levels for exemplary performance.

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Skills Competitions Skills competitions serve as venues to recognize the skills excellence of young industry skilled workers and graduates of TVET institutions. The Philippine National Skills Competition is the culmination of a series of local, provincial, sectoral and regional contests held nationwide.
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Enterprise-Based Programs These programs are training programs being implemented within companies/firms. These programs can be any of the following:

Kasanayan at Hanapbuhay (KAsH) - a bridging mechanism to enhance the government skills development and employment facilitation programs. This program provides new entrants to the labor force with the opportunity to acquire basic skills and work experience which are prime importance to employers in hiring new employees. Apprenticeship Program is a training and employment program involving a contract between an apprentice and an employer on an approved apprenticeable trades. Generally, it aims to provide a mechanism that will ensure availability of qualified skills workers based on industry requirements. Learnership Program is a practical training on-the job for approved learnable occupations for a period not exceeding three months. Dual Training System - is an instructional delivery system that involves two venues of learning. The school/training center and the company establishment.

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School-Based Programs These refer to the direct delivery or provision of TVET programs by the TESDA administered schools totaling to 59. These school-based programs include post secondary course offerings of varying duration not exceeding three years.

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Center-Based Programs These refer to training programs being undertaken in the 15 TESDA Regional Skills Development Centers and 45 Provincial Skills Development Center.

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Trainers Development Program This program provides continuing training to trainers, administrators, supervisors and non-teaching personnel to improve and upgrade the delivery of technology-based instructions within the TVET sector.

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10. Curriculum and Resource Materials Development Programs These programs aim to develop schemes, plans and programs in curriculum and programs standards for TVET institutions; develop curriculum exemplars; develop training aids and assessment instruments; formulate/recommend policies/strategies in curriculum and programs standards development; assess, validate, and evaluate acquried and adapted curriculum and program standards. 11. Scholarship and Student Assistance Programs These programs aim to address equity and access by providing direct financial assistance to deserving TVET enrollees across all regions in the country. The scholarship programs currently being implemented include the following:

Private Education Students Financial Assistance Program This program was established through Sec. 8 of RA 8545, otherwise known as the Government Assistance to Students and Teachers in Private Education Act (GASTPE) Law. PESFA offers educational grants to qualified and deserving college freshmen both in degree and non-degree courses. Invigorating Constituent Assistance in Reinforcing Employment (I-CARE) This program is in support of the governments anti-poverty programs. This is being implemented through partnerships with legislators, local government units (LGUs), non-government organizations (NGOs), industry associations and other stakeholders in TVET. This is a sharing scheme between TESDA and partner/s where every peso of the partners pledge for each chosen program shall be matched by a counterpart fund from the TESDA budget.

12. Career Guidance and Placement Programs This covers the provision of career counseling services and job referral/ facilitation services to students and graduates of TVET.

Youth Profiling for Starring Careers (YP4SC) This is a multi-component career guidance program designed to help students choose intelligently on what courses to pursue in college. It provides aptitude and job interest assessment, labor market information, education and training information, career profiling and career guidance counseling.

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Who may avail of these services: Various TVET stakeholders (e.g. enterprises, out-of-school youths, training providers, etc.) How to avail of these services:

Call the TESDA Hotline 887.777 which is a 12/5 call center. TEXT TESDA SMS 0917.4794370/0918.2738232 Send E-mail to contact center@tesda.gov.ph Visit the nearest TESDA Regional/Provincial Offices, TESDA Technology Institutes, or any accredited public or private Tek-Bok providers nationwide.

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UP-INSTITUTE FOR SMALL-SCALE INDUSTRIES (ISSI) University of the Philippines (UP) E. Virata Hall, E. Jacinto Street U.P. Campus, Diliman, Quezon City Phone: (632) 927.9238 i 928.7076 to 79 Telefax: (632) 920.6923 Email: info.issi@up.edu.ph Website: www.up.edu.ph/~issi

The Institute for Small-Scale Industries (ISSI) is an extension unit of the UP whose mission is to empower small and medium enterprises to sustain their viability in a global environment so that they may fully contribute to the national goals of growth, employment, and equity through the provision of relevant, affordable, appropriate, and innovative training programs, research studies, consultancy and information services, and public information and advocacy activities. The UP-ISSI provides services to SMEs by: improving knowledge, skills, and attitudes through entrepreneurship development, management, and technical training; increasing efficiency and productivity; improving product quality ; improving access to assistance in marketing, technical aspects, and financing. Programs and Services: 1. Training through regular public offerings and customized training programs for Filipino and international participants

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Developing entrepreneurs Perking up marketing Perfecting operations Harnessing technology Empowerng human resources Demystifying finance Making leaders

Research

Socio-economic surveys Policy papers affecting small and medium enterprises Resource identification and business opportunities Evaluation studies Entrepreneurship development
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Industry analyses and studies Documentation of experiences and studies Publications: case studies on women entrepreneurs, inventors, and couples in business; credit manuals, counselors manual, entrepreneurs manual, business delivery service center (BDS) manual

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Consultancy

Firm Level o Market Analysis and Assessment o Productivity Improvement o Management Audit o 5S, Methods Improvement o Financial Management

Institutional Level o Strategy Development o Market Analysis o Industry Development o Development Plans Preparation o Capability Building, Facilitation, Strategic Planning, Team Building,

Training of Trainors
Who may avail of these services: SME development organizations, private businesses, government agencies, non-government organizations, business schools, industry associations, and individuals who aspire to become entrepreneurs or groups who want to maximize their potentials.

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BUREAU OF AGRICULTURE AND FISHERIES PRODUCT STANDARDS (BAFPS) Department of Agriculture (DA) BPI Compound, Visayas Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City Phone: (632) 920.6131 to 34 Telefax: (632) 455.2858 Email: bafpsda@yahoo.com.ph Website: www.bafps.da.gov.ph.

The Bureau of Agriculture and Fisheries Product Standards (BAFPS) is established by Republic Act No. 8435, otherwise known as the Agriculture and Fisheries Modernization Act (AFMA) of 1997 and Administrative Order No. 17, series of 1998 to (1) ensure consumer safety, and (2) promote competitiveness of agriculture and fisheries products through adherence to and the use of product standards for agriculture and fishery products. It is mandated to formulate and enforce standards of quality in the processing, preservation, packaging, labeling, importation, distribution and advertising of agricultural and fisheries products; conduct research on product standardization, alignment of local standards with international standards; and, conduct regular inspection of processing plants, storage facilities, abattoirs, as well as public and private markets in order to ensure freshness, safety and quality of products. Programs and Services: 1. Standards Development and Harmonization Formulate standards for fresh agriculture and fisheries products, vegetables, fruits, ornamentals (cutflowers), corn, coconut by-products, fisheries, livestock, organic rice and muscovado. 2. Technical Services

Codex Contact Point, Chair of Codex Committee on Geneal Principles and Task Force on Biotechnology Corn Quality Management Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) Organic Agriculture (OA) Food Safety and Quality Seminars

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Accomplished the following Philippine National Standards for:

Ornamental Plants o Carnation o Chrysanthemum: standard type; spray type; and live-potted plants o Orchid Food Safety and Quality Seminars Green Coffee Beans Organic Agriculture Bulb Onions Shelled Corn Saba Banana and Cardaba Banana Fresh Pineapple Fresh Mango Fresh Durian Fresh Pomelo Corn Grits Virgin Coconut Oil Dessicated Coconut Fresh Milk Fresh Table Egg Vegetables o Leafy Lettuce o Head Lettuce o Cauliflower o Cabbage o Brocolli Ornamental Plants o Roses o Anthuriums Standards which are on the consultation process: o Fruits: mandarin and lanzones o Vegetables: garlic, ginger, cassava chips and taro o Livestock: meat cuts (hogs); and pet foods o Fisheries: marinated bangus, boneless danggit, tilapia fillet and organic seaweeds o Coconut by-products: buko juice, nata de coco, lambanog, coir and revision of standards for virgin coconut oil o Others: organic rice and muscovado All Philippine National Standards accomplished by the Bureau are available at this website: www.bafps.da.gov.ph.

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BUREAU OF FOOD AND DRUGS (BFAD) Department of Health (DOH) Civic Drive, Filinvest Corporate City Alabang, Muntinlupa City Phone: (632) 807.0721 i 842.5606 Telefax: (632) 809.4390 Email: bfad@bfad.gov.ph Website: www.bfad.gov.ph

RA 3720 created the Bureau of Food and Drugs (BFAD) as a regulatory agency mandated to ensure safety, efficacy, and quality of foods, drugs, cosmetics, medical devices, diagnostic reagents, and household hazardous substances. It is further strengthened in Section 12, Article XIII of the 1987 Philippine Constitution which translates that, the state shall establish and maintain an effective food and drug regulatory system and undertake appropriate health manpower development and research, responsive to the countrys health needs and problems. Services: 1. General

Develops, reviews, and updates policies on the regulation and monitoring of food, drug, devices, cosmetics and household hazardous products and establishments; Provides and/or coordinates the provision of critical information and technical assistance to other agencies, the private sector, the media, the general public and other clients of the Bureau on matters pertaining to food and drug laws, regulations, functions and services; Develops and conducts internal and external reform and advocacy programs on priority food and drug regulation concerns in coordination with DOH offices, other related agencies, civil society and private sector partners; and, Advises the Secretary and the Undersecretary of Health on matters pertaining to regulation of processed foods, drugs, and other related products.

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Licensing and Monitoring of Establishments

Conducts inspection and issues licenses for the operation of establishments involved in the manufacture, re-packaging, importation, exportation, distribution, and retailing of processed food, drugs, medical devices, in-vitro diagnostic reagents, cosmetics, and household
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Monitors and ensures quality of processed food and drugs through collection of samples for analysis from manufacturers and outlets and recommends action to the Bureau of Customs prior to admission or entry of imported products; Enforces orders covering products/establishments violating food laws, regulations and standards; and, Monitors and ensures compliance of manufacturers and other establishments with the requirements of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) and other best practices, such as, but not limited to Good Agricultural Practice (GAP), Good Distribution Practice (GDP), Good Storage Practice (GSP), Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Good Laboratory Practice (GLP), etc.

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Product Registration

Responsible for the evaluation, registration, verification, and acceptability of processed food, drugs, cosmetics, medical devices, in-vitro diagnostic reagents, household hazardous substances, traditionally-used herbal products, herbal medicines, vaccines/ biologicals and veterinary products regulated by the Bureau following established standards of safety and quality; and, Establishes and participates in the development of product standards.

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Laboratory

Conducts quality monitoring activities through laboratory testing and analysis of foods, drugs, medical device, veterinary products, diagnostic reagents and cosmetic products regulated by the Bureau; and, Establishes scientific data for use in the development of product standards.

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Legal

Provides legal services in the enforcement of food and drug laws and regulations; Reviews/modifies BFAD implemented issuances, guidelines, advisories and rules and regulations in coordination with the BFAD technical working group;
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Conducts administrative proceedings and quasi-judicial hearings for violation of laws and regulations related to products under BFADs jurisdiction; Prepares recommendations, resolutions and other administrative issuance pertaining to regulation of processed food, drugs and other related products; and, Monitors product advertisements and approves sales promotion of products under BFADs jurisdiction.

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Accreditation/Recognition

Conducts inspection and audit of analytical laboratories to be recognized/accredited by BFAD; and, Conducts inspection and audit of Bioavailability/Bioequivalence Centers to be accredited by BFAD.

Programs: 1. Sangkap Pinoy Seal Program

Encourages food manufacturers to fortify food products with one or more of the following micronutrients: Vitamin A, Iron, and iodine following the set standards of BFAD.

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Salt Iodization Program

Encourages compliance of Salt Importers/Distributors and Traders with RA 8172, better known as Act for Salt Iodization Nationwide (ASIN); Promotes consumption of iodized salt by the general public; and, Strict monitoring of salt entry into the country.

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Food Fortification Program

Aims to help prevent micronutrient deficiencies by making available products fortified with micronutrients that are usually inadequate in the Filipino diet; and, Encourages compliance of manufacturers/producers of rice, cooking oil, salt, flour, and sugar with RA 8976 better known as Philippine Food Fortfiication Act of 2000.
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Milk Code

Aims to ensure the provision of safe and adequate nutrition for infants, promotion of breastfeeding and the proper use of milk supplements when these are necessary.

How to avail yourself of these services: Contact the BFAD office in Alabang, Muntinlupa City, or the DOH-Center for Health Development in different regions in the country. Additional information may be obtained through the BFAD website at www.bfad.gov.ph.

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BUREAU OF IMPORT SERVICES (BIS) Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) 3rd Floor, Tara Building 389 Sen. Gil J. Puyat Avenue, Makati City Phone: (632) 896.4430 Telefax: (632) 896.4431 Email: bis@dti.gov.ph

The Bureau of Import Services (BIS) facilitates imports, administers import regulations on selected items, and monitors the importation of liberalized and sensitive items. It initiates and conducts preliminary investigations on dumping, countervailing, and safeguards protests. Programs and Services: 1.

Pre-Import Clearance Importation of used motor vehicles by returning residents/immigrants under the No-Dollar Import (NDI) programs pursuant to Executive Order (E.O.) No. 156; Used and brand new automotive replacement parts and brand new motorcycle replacement parts under Central Bank Circular No. 1389; Donation of used motor vehicle to local government units (LGUs) under E.O. 443; Importation by government agencies, units and institutions under Letter of Instruction (LOI) 1307; Importation of used parts and components for Truck rebuilding purposes under DTI-DAO No. 08; and, Importation of trucks and buses under E.O. 156 o Used trucks 2.5 to 6.0 tons (excluding pick-up trucks) o Used buses 6.0 to 12.0 tons

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Import Documentation Shipment of goods; and, Determination of export value. Information Services Basics of importing; Customs and tariff rates; Import liberalization program; and, Import monitoring of sensitive and liberalized commodities.
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Industry Assistance

Initiation and preliminary investigation of dumping, countervailing, and safeguards protests; Technical assistance on dumping, countervailing, and safeguards matters; and, Trade Defense (ad hoc).

How to avail yourself of these services: Visit or call the BIS.

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BUREAU OF PRODUCT STANDARDS (BPS) Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) 3rd Floor, Trade and Industry Building 361 Sen. Gil J. Puyat Avenue, Makati City Phone: (632) 751.3123/25 i 751.4740 Fax: (632) 751.4706 i 751.4748 Email: bps@dti.gov.ph Website: www.bps.dti.gov.ph

The Bureau of Product Standards (BPS), as the National Standards Body of the Philippines, develops, promulgates, implements and coordinates standardization activities in the Philippines as prescribed in R.A. 4109 (Standards Law) and R.A. 7394 (Consumer Act of the Philippines). BPS is an active member of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), and the ASEAN Consultative Committee on Standards and Quality (ACCSQ). Programs and Services: 1. Standards Development

Develops, reviews, and updates Philippine National Standards (PNS) for products and services; and, Harmonizes PNS with international standards.

2. Standards Promotion Promotes standards and standardization and conformity assessment activities; Conducts awareness sessions, training programs, fora, exhibits, trade fairs, and seminars; Develops collaterals on BPS services and projects and on standards specifications, policies and guidelines; Prepares media materials for release; and, Establishes network with trade associations, industry organizations, academe, other government agencies, and media to facilitate communication with regards to the implementation of standards.

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Conducts regular market monitoring and enforcement operations nationwide; Acts on consumer complaints/reports; and, Holds seminars for the manufacturers, importers, traders, wholesalers, distributors, retailers on their responsibilities to the buying public.

Product Testing Services

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Offers third-party testing of products through its BPS Testing Center; and, Performs electrical, chemical, and mechanical testing of products primarily to support the BPS Product Certification Scheme.

Product Certification Program

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Issues the Philippine Standards (PS) License and the Import Commodity Clearance (ICC) to manufacturers and importers, respectively, that complies with the safety and quality requirements of a specific standard.

6. Registration of Assessors Services

Supervises the National Registration Scheme for Quality Management System (QMS) and Environmental Management System; and, Updates assessors on matters concerning international quality and environmental standards.

7. Information Services

Offers Library services/Standards Data Center; and, Receives inquiries and fills orders for copies of local, foreign and international standards, catalogues, standards-related publications, and metrication materials.

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WTO TBT Enquiry Point Services

Assists exporters in identifying and obtaining overseas standards, regulatory and testing requirements that are affecting their products.

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International Services

Performs and oversees activities concerned with regional and international affairs of the BPS particularly on the development of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and Mutual Recognition Arrangements (MRA) in a bilateral and multilateral level.

10. PETC Accreditation

Verifies and issues the Certificate of Accreditation to Private Emission Testing Centers (PETCs) based on the Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999, the DENR-DTI-DOTC Joint Administrative Order (JAO) 01:2001 and the DTI Department Administrative Order (DAO) 03:2002.

11. Training

Extends technical assistance through seminars and training programs both for the government and private sectors.

Who may avail of these services: Micro, small, medium and large industries, exporters, importers, consumers, the academe, professionals and other government agencies How to avail yourself of these services: Write or call BPS. Bureau of Product Standards Department of Trade and Industry 3rd Floor, Trade and Industry Building 361 Sen Gil J. Puyat Avenue, Makati City Phone: (632) 751.3123 i 751.4740 Fax No: (632) 751.4748

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BUREAU OF TRADE REGULATION AND CONSUMER PROTECTION (BTRCP) Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) 2nd Floor, Trade and Industry Building 361 Sen. Gil J. Puyat Avenue, Makati City Phone: (632) 751.3288 i 751.3233 Fax: (632) 890.4949 i 751.3234 Email: btrcp@dti.gov.ph

The Bureau of Trade Regulation and Consumer Protection (BTRCP) functions as a policy-making body and oversees the overall implementation of trade regulation and consumer protection laws. Programs and Services: 1. 2. Oversees the implementation of Fair Trade Laws and other related laws; Formulates programs and policies on Fair Trade Laws and other related laws such as:

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The Consumer Act The Price Act Business Name Law Accreditation of Service, Shops, and Its Technical employees

Provides systems and standards in the accreditation of service and repair enterprises, licenses and permits for realty service, fire extinguishers, and bonded warehouses; Professionalizes the realty service practice by the administration of qualifying examinations; Educates consumers through massive tri-media, consumer education, and information dissemination; Releases information materials such as Consumer Alerts, Consumer Tips, etc; Promotes consumer awareness on basic issues and concerns; Prepares guidelines in the development and strengthening of consumer organizations; Provides speedy resolution of consumer complaints through maintenance of Consumer Welfare Desks in DTI provincial offices and in business establishments;
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10. Acts as Secretariat to ConsumerNet and coordinates its programs/activities for speedy redress of consumer complaints and consumer information dissemination; 11. Establishes Consumer Welfare Center (CWC) in malls to serve as a onestop service center wherein consumer welfare inquiries/complaints can be acted upon. Registration of Business Name can also be processed at CWCs; 12. Conducts regional consultancy services on enforcement of Fair Trade Laws and provides technical and legal services to regional/provincial offices, NGOs, consumers, and other DTI clients on matters of trade and industry regulations; 13. Facilitates and coordinates training programs and seminars to strengthen LPCCs; and, 14. Sets and issues guideline advisories on the price and supply situation especially during calamities and emergency situations. Who may avail of these services: Regional Operations Group on policy-making and monitoring matters, and general public How to avail yourself of these services: Visit or call BTRCP.

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BUREAU OF WORKING CONDITIONS (BWC) Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) 3rd Floor, DOLE Building Muralla St., Intramuros, Manila Phone: (632) 920.2585 i 920.2381 Email: bwc@dole.gov.ph Website: www.bwc.dole.gov.ph

The Bureau of Working Conditions (BWC) is a staff bureau of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) performing primarily policy and program development and advisory functions for the Department in the administration and enforcement of laws relating to working conditions. The BWC envisions well-guided employers and workers committed to a safe, healthful and productive work environment. Programs and Services: 1. Policy Formulation The BWC formulates policies, rules and guidelines related to working conditions. It reviews regional data on labor standards enforcement, and other relevant data as bases for policy formulation.

D.O. No. 57-04 series of 2004: Implementing Guidelines on the Labor Standards Enforcement Framework (LSEF) The LSEF uses three modes of enforcement: Training and Advisory Visits (TAV), Inspection and Self-Assessment in order to build a culture of self-regulation and voluntary compliance with labor standards in all types of establishments. Major provisions: o Enforcement of labor standards using TAV for micro and small enterprises with less than 10 workers and those registered as BMBEs regardless of employment size Inspection for medium-sized establishments with 10-199 workers and prioritized on those with existing complaints, hazardous establishments and those employing child and women workers Self-assessment for establishments with at least 200 workers and unionized firms regardless of size
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Expanding the reach of the Department through partnerships with all stakeholders Information dissemination, training and education as major strategies to promote a culture of self-regulation

D.O. No. 16 series of 2001: Amendments to Rule 1030 of the Occupational Safety and Health Standards (OSHS) As provided for in the OSHS, competent health and safety personnel are required in order to prevent occupational injuries and illnesses, to protect workers health, and to promote their safety. Major provisions: o The Bureau either directly or through accredited organizations or the Occupational Safety and Health Center (OSHC) or other institutions authorized by law shall conduct continuing programs to increase the supply and competence of personnel qualified to carry out the provisions of the OSHS. The Bureau shall prescribe the required training programs, in consultation with the OSHC or other institutions authorized by law and other technical societies.

BWC Advisory No. 01-04: Linkages/Partnerships Between BWC Accredited Safety Training Organizations (STOs) and All Regional Offices (ROs) To effectively implement the new LSEF through partnership with the different stakeholders, all DOLE-BWC accredited Safety Training Organizations (STOs) are hereby advised to coordinate with the concerned DOLE Regional Offices in the conduct of the BWC approved/ prescribed OSH training courses.

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Technical supervision of DOLE Regional Offices on the enforcement of labor standards The BWC develops guidelines and tools for implementation by regional implementers, and monitor and evaluate enforcement activities of DOLE regional offices.

Handbooks: Handbook on Workers Statutory Monetary Benefits 2010 edition The Occupational Safety and Health Standards
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Manuals on the LSEF: Manual on Labor Standards Procedural Guidelines for Accreditation of Practitioners, Consultants and Organizations on OSH Procedural Guidelines Governing OSH in the Construction Industry Procedural Guidelines on Accreditation and Performance Audit of Testing Organizations for Construction Heavy Equipment Regional Reports: Data on the implementation of the LSEF through the Statistical Performance Reporting System (SPRS) Monthly reports on TAV

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MSME Programs and Projects

The National Program to Enhance the Implementation of the LSEF The Bureau in partnership with the International Labor Organization has undergone a project to develop a national program to enhance the implementation of the LSEF. The national program has four (4) components, namely: Capability Building; Promotion of Awareness through Information, Training and Education; System of Linkages and Networking; and Design of an efficient monitoring and evaluation system. Trainers Manual on Self-Assessment (SA) and Training and Advisory Visit (TAV) are developed as well as presentation materials in CD. Relevant to micro enterprises is the Training and Advisory Visits (TAV) approach of the LSEF. TAV refers to the conduct of orientation seminars and authorized advisory visits by trained DOLE personnel. TAV orientation courses are conducted by all regional offices of DOLE. The overall goal is to create an enabling environment for compliance with labor standards by intensifying education and information that would encourage micro enterprises to adhere to the value of safety, health and welfare at the workplace. To further enhance TAV implementation, BWC has conceptualized a complementary program dubbed as KAPATIRAN PROJECT derived from the Filipino tradition of brotherhood. Kapatiran dwells on MSMEs (as small brother) to be adopted by large companies (as big brother) for an improved working condition that will lead to compliance with labor standards including occupational safety and health.

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Regional Monitoring and Evaluation of Work Improvement in Small Enterprises (WISE) Activities Regional monitoring is done in terms of performance on the conduct of WISE activities, the number of trainings conducted and the number of entrepreneurs/workers benefited by the low cost improvements implemented by participating enterprises. These activities are now incorporated in the TAV approach of the LSEF.

Evaluation of OSHS Reporting Requirement Compliance of establishments with the OSHS report requirements are validated through the submission of work accident/illness reports, health and safety committee reports and annual medical reports.

Accreditation of OSH Practitioners, Consultants and Organizations Accreditation is established as a complementary mechanism in the enforcement of OSHS, through the issuance of certificates of accreditation to authorized individuals to practice OSH, and allow organizations to conduct OSH training, thereby increasing the number of competent and qualified individuals to carry-out the provisions of the OSHS.

Who may avail of these services: MSMEs, professionals, organized labor, employers group, government agencies, professional organizations How to avail of these services: Visit, call, write or email BWC.

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CENTER FOR INDUSTRIAL COMPETITIVENESS (CIC) Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) 6th Floor, Trade and Industry Building 361 Sen. Gil J. Puyat Avenue, Makati City Phone: (632) 890.4889 Fax: (632) 751.3404 Email: cic@dti.dti.gov.ph dti_cic@yahoo.com

The Center for Industrial Competitiveness (CIC) implements quality and productivity programs for industrial competitiveness. Programs and Services: 1. Conducts orientation and training programs on:

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Partnerships for Quality and Productivity Value Re-orientation for Service Excellence Strategic Visioning and Hoshin Planning

Implements Philippine Quality Award (PQA) Program Promotes:

5S Quality Control Circles Total Quality Management Quality and Productivity Programs

Who may avail of these services: Labor and management representatives of small, medium, and large industries, especially export and labor-intensive firms, DTI corporations and subsidiaries, and businesses in export/industrial centers/zones How to avail yourself of these services: Interested parties may contact CIC staff directly.

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CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY AUTHORITY OF THE PHILIPPINES (CIAP) Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) 4th Floor, Jupiter I Building #56 Jupiter St., Bel-Air, Makati City Phone: (632) 895.4424 i 897.9313 Fax: (632) 897.9336 Email: ciap@info.com.ph

In recognition of the important role of the construction industry in national development, the Construction Industry Authority of the Philippines (CIAP) was created by virtue of Presidential Decree 1746 in 28 November 1990. It aims to promote, accelerate and regulate the growth and development of the construction industry in conformity with national goals. As an attached agency to the Department of Trade and Industry, the CIAP coordinates with other government entities that conduct business with or exercise regulatory power over the construction industry. It operates through its four implementing arms, namely, the Philippine Contractors Accreditation Board (PCAB), the Philippine Overseas Construction Board (POCB), the Philippine Domestic Board (PDCB) and the Construction Industry Arbitration Commission (CIAC). Programs and Services: 1. Provides information on industry policy development, prices of construction materials, contractors profiles, industry performance and prospects and blacklisted contractors; 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Issues licenses to contractors; Registers and classifies contractors for government projects; Registers Philippine contractors for overseas construction operations; Issues project authorization to overseas contractors; Prepares and disseminates Project opportunities/studies to contractors; and, Country profiles of high opportunity market countries.

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Formulates and recommends Contractors Performance Evaluation System (CPES) among various government tendering agencies and other concerned entities; Promotes the adoption of CPES among various government tendering agencies and other concerned entities;

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10. Accredits CPES of government agencies technical personnel; 11. Resolves construction contract disputes through arbitration, mediation/ conciliation; and, 12. Subsidizes small claims (P1 million and below) through the Arbitration Development Fund.

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COOPERATIVE DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (CDA) 827 Aurora Boulevard Brgy. Immaculate Concepcion Cubao, Quezon City Phone: (632) 373.6894 i 373.6906 Fax: (632) 371.2077 Email: cda_oc@yahoo.com Website: http://www.cda.gov.ph

The Cooperative Development Authority (CDA) was by virtue of Republic Act No. 6939 in compliance with the provisions of Section 15, Article XII of the Philippine Constitution of 1987 which mandates Congress to create an agency to promote the viability and growth of cooperatives as instruments for equity, social justice and economic development. RA 6939 was signed into law on March 10, 1990. The CDA is governed by a Board of Administrators consisting of a Chairman and six (6) members appointed by the President and are chosen from among the nominees of the cooperative sector with two (2) representatives each from Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. They serve for a term of six (6) years without reappointment. The Authority shall have the following powers, functions and responsibilities:

Formulate, adopt and implement integrated and comprehensive plans and programs on cooperative developent consistent with the national policy on cooperatives and the overall socio-economic development plans of the Government; Develop and conduct management and training programs upon request of cooperatives that will provide members of cooperatives with the entrepreneurial capabilities, managerial expertise, and technical skills required for the efficient operation of their cooperatives and inculcate in them the true spirit of cooperativism and provide, when necessary, technical and professional assistance to ensure the viability and growth of cooperatives with special concern for agrarian reform, fishery and economically depressed sectors; Support the voluntary organization and consensual development of activities that promote cooperative movements and provide assistance towards upgrading managerial and technical expertise upon request of the cooperatives concerned; Coordinate the efforts of the local government units and the private sector in the promotion, organization and development of cooperatives;

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Register all cooperatives, their federations and unions, including their divisions, consolidations, dissolutions or liquidation. It shall also register the transfer of all or substantially all of their assets and liabilities and such other matters as may be required by the authority; Require all cooperatives, their federations and unions to submit their annual financial statements, duly audited by certified public accountants, and general information sheets; Order the cancellation after due notice and hearing of the cooperatives certificate of registration for non-compliance with administrative requirements and in case of voluntary dissolution; Assist cooperatives in arranging for financial and other forms of assistance under such terms and conditions as are calculated to strengthen their viability and autonomy; Establish extension offices as may be necessary and financially viable to implement this Act. Initially, there shall be extension offices in the cities of Dagupan, Manila, Naga, Iloilo, Cagayan de Oro and Davao; Impose and collect reasonable fees and charges in connection with registration of cooperatives; Administer all grants and donations coursed through the Government for cooperative development, without prejudice to the right of cooperatives to directly receive and administer such grants and donations upon agreement with the grantors and donor thereof; Formulate and adopt continuing policy initiatives consultations with the cooperative sector through public hearing; Adopt rules and regulations for the conduct of its internal operations; Submit an annual report to the President and Congress on the state of the cooperative movement; and Exercise such other functions as may be necessary to implement the provisions of cooperative laws and, in the performance thereof, the Authority may summarily punish for direct contempt any person guilty of misconduct in the presence of the Authority which seriously interrupts any hearing or inquiry with a fine of not more than Five hundred pesos (P500.00) or imprisonment of not more than ten (10) days, or both. Acts consisting indirect contempt as defined under Rule 71 of the Rules of Court shall be punished in accordance with the said rule.

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FERTILIZER AND PESTICIDE AUTHORITY (FPA) Department of Agriculture (DA) FPA Building, BAI Compound Visayas Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City Phone: (632) 922.3368 i 441.1601 Telefax: (632) 920.8173 i 920.8573 Email: fpa_77@yahoo.com Website: http://fpa.da.gov.ph

The Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA) was created on 30 May 1977 by virtue of Presidential Decree 1144 for the purpose of assuring the agricultural sector of adequate supplies of fertilizer and pesticide at reasonable prices, rationalizing the manufacture and marketing of fertilizer, protecting the public from the risks inherent in the use of pesticides, and educating the agricultural sector in the use of these inputs. It is the FPAs mission is to a catalyst in the empowerment of farmers and fisherfolk by helping them become better informed, and more efficient and conscientious in the management of their plant nutrition and crop protection requirements and preservation of marine and aquatic resources. It envisions improved quality of life for all Filipinos through the increased farm productivity and food production using the necessary agricultural inputs that do not endanger human health and environment on a sustainable basis. Powers and Functions:

Make continuous assessment of fertilizer supply and demand situation. Regulate and control the quality of the different grades of fertilizer and to set new grades when necessary. Do all such things necessary to maintain adequate supply of fertilizer at reasonable price while maintaining the long term viability of the industry. Establish and enforce tolerance levels and good agricultural practice for the use of pesticides in raw agricultural commodities. Restrict or ban any pesticide and the formulation of any pesticide in specific areas or during certain periods upon evidence that the product is an imminent hazard, has caused and is causing widespread serious damage to crops, fish and livestock and to public health and environment.

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Prevent the importation of agricultural commodities containing pesticide residues above the accepted tolerance levels. Inspect establishments and premises of pesticide handlers to ensure compliance to industrial health, safety and anti-pollution regulations.

Programs and Services: 1. Product Registration

As a regulatory agency for fertilizer, pesticide and other agricultural chemicals, the FPA has imposed upon itself the mission to support agricultural productivity and food security without sacrificing peoples health and the environment. As such, FPA was created to ensure availability of fertilizer and pesticide and regulate their importation, production, distribution and usage vis--vis their efficacy, affordability and of equal importance, for protection of public health and the environment. Registration of fertilizer and pesticide for agricultural and household use require pertinent data including those generated from local field testing and experimentation by FPA accredited researchers to ensure product efficacy and adherence to set standards.

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Pesticide Product Registration

A mechanism to generate relevant information to ensure safety, public health and environmental protection in the use of the pesticide. Data and information generated are required to be presented to support the product label statement for effective application, precaution and direction for use that include specific instructions in case of poisoning. Registration of biorational pesticide that includes biochemical and microbial pest control agents which are naturally occurring or must be structurally identical to naturally occurring chemicals if synthesized. Exposure studies are required for new proprietary products with strong toxico logical concern. Fast tracking of registration of less hazardous, less persistent, environmentally friendly, target specific and Integrated Pest Management (IPM) compatible pesticide products. Harmonization of pesticide registration requirements envisioned to share expertise and pooled resources to build the necessary capabilities for such purpose.
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Fertilizer Product Registration

All fertilizer products, organic or inorganic, raw materials and ingredients for fertilizer, which are imported or produced locally, should be registered with FPA. Registration requirements include the submission of product specification supported by chemical analysis, mode of action, product type and the result of efficacy trials conducted by an accredited and independent researcher. The set of data is evaluated by a registration consultant. With the continued production of new grades, brands and types of locally produced and imported fertilizers, to take advantage of the increasing market demand, a wide range of products for selection are provided. Registration of these commercially processed fertilizers is therefore needed to give greater assurance that the quality of each brand is maintained at the specified standards (characteristics and effects) as claimed by the producer or importer. Fertilizer handlers such as importers, distributors, exporters, manufacturers, bulkblenders and processors should register their products with FPA.

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Import Regulation

Licensing shall be required as a condition precedent to the importation, exportation, manufacture, formulation, repacking, distribution, delivery, sale, transport, storage and use of any fertilizer, pesticide and other agricultural chemicals. Pesticide product importers have to secure from the FPA Certificate Authorizing Importation of Pesticide (CAIP) as basis of the Bureau of Customs for its release. Fertilizer importers can also avail of Value Added Tax (VAT) exemption certificate from the FPA for their imported fertilizer products which will be submitted to the Bureau of Internal Revenue and Bureau of Customs.

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Product Quality and Adherence to Safety

In coordination with government product standards agencies, FPA designs and implements quality control standards for fertilizer and pesticide products.

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Monitor safe handling, use, application and compliance with industrial health and safety in manufacturing and formulation plants, impose penalties and sanctions for violation of set rules and standards.

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Institutionalization of Product Stewardship Program

Pesticide industry and end-users, the manufacturers, sellers and buyers, are enjoined to adopt and undertake a cradle-to-grave approach to pesticide management, primarily the training of handlers and the public on the safe and judicious use of pesticide and the dissemination of information materials. The program is required for every pesticide product wherein registrants are made primarily responsible for the conduct of stewardship program for their product.

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Public Information

Conduct of training and accreditation program for handlers of fertilizer and pesticide products that include: o o o o o o Fertilizer and pesticide dealers and distributors Pest Control Operators Mango Contractors Pesticide Applicators (pest exterminator and fumigators) Fertilizer and pesticide researchers for the conduct of field-testing and experimentation for product registration Personnel of hardware stores, supermarkets and drugstores handling fertilizer and pesticide product.

Monitor fertilizer and pesticide prices Disseminate information on the proper and effective application of fertilizer and the safe, judicious use of pesticide through direct information activities, media, dialogues and symposia, trainings and seminars

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Developmental

Encourages the development of biopesticide/biorational fertilizer and pesticide products that are more economical and safe in use. Industry coordination and support Coordination of research and technology development for optimum use of fertilizer and promote sage and judicious use of pesticides and effect the packaging and dissemination of such technology to the rural sector and the general public
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Advocacy in balanced fertilization Rapid composting technology transfer

Monitoring and Enforcement Monitor safe handling, use, application and compliance with environmental and health safety in the manufacturing and formulation plants, impose penalties and sanctions for violation of set rules and standards. Among the monitoring activities conducted by the FPA field officers are as follows:

Inspection visits covering fertilizer and pesticide handlers (fertilizer and pesticide importers, distributors, dealers, mango contractors, manufacturers, pest control operators (fumigators) and farmers Monitoring relative to the Conduct of Experimental Use Permits (EUP) for data generation for product registration Monitoring visits on the proper waste disposal of used pesticide impregnated plastic in banana plantations Clean-up drives Good housekeeping Fertilizer and Pesticide Watch (regular monitoring of fertilizer/pesticide prices)

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INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE OF THE PHILIPPINES (IP PHILIPPINES) Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) IP Philippines Building 351 Sen. Gil J. Puyat Avenue, Makati City Phone: (632) 752.5450 to 65 i 890.4942 Fax: (632) 890.4862 Email: mail@ipophil.gov.ph

IP Philippines draws its mandate from Republic Act No. 8293, otherwise known as the Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines, which took effect on January 1, 1998. It is mandated to administer an effective intellectual property system to promote creativity and competitiveness, facilitate transfer of technology, attract foreign investments, and ensure market access for Philippine products. The IP Philippines also promotes the diffusion of knowledge and technology for socio-economic and cultural development. IP Philippines strategic thrust is to underscore the developmental role of intellectual property in nation-building. Thus, the new vision of IP Philippines is: Fostering a creative Philippines that uses intellectual property as a strategic tool for national development and competitiveness. IP Philippines Mission: To foster creativity and competitiveness by: Delivering quality patents and trademarks Facilitating technology transfer Providing speedy and effective legal remedies Supporting small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and creative industries Leading the IP system in developing a vibrant IP culture Powers and Functions: Grant patents for the protection of inventions

Register utility models, designs and topographies of integrated circuits Register trademarks, service marks and other marks of ownership Adjudicate contested proceedings affecting IP rights o Inter partes cases o Administrative cases on violations of IP Register technology transfer arrangements and promote technology transfer activities
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Strengthen the IP system and enhance IP enforcement in the country Promulgate policies on IP taking into account emerging issues on IP protection Participate in international discussions and negotiations affecting IP rights and systems Coordinate public and private sector efforts towards the effective and efficient implementation and enforcement of the IP system in the country through the following initiatives: o Advocate for businesses and academic institutions to aggressively use the IP system o Establish private sector/government sector network on enforcement o Advocate for the institutionalization of IP policies in public R&D institutions o Advocate for the establishment of IP Units in relevant government offices Organize information dissemination activities to increase level of IP awareness in the country and to promote an IP culture among Filipinos.

Programs and Services: 1. Information Dissemination Develops and organizes information dissemination programs that specifically address the level of understanding of MSMEs, with the objective of assisting them reach the highest potential use of their intellectual property rights. 2. IP Information Help Desk Provides a more focused advisory and technical assistance to MSMEs, universities, research and development institutions (RDIs), industries, etc. 3. MSME Seminars

Making Your IP Your Most Valuable Business Asset The Role of the IP System in Economic and Technological Development Catapult Your Business Growth Through Intellectual Property Making IP an Active Partner in Your Business Strategies for Commercializing and Marketing IP Assets Use of Information by MSMEs.

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4. IP Satellite Offices (IPSOs) and IP Business Development Service (IP BDS)

Envisions to contribute significantly towards upgrading the competitiveness of the countrys MSMEs by making IP services more accessible to MSMEs in key areas of the country. Promotes, establishes, and enhances business linkages between prospective users of technology, the MSMEs, and the IP generators like the inventors, patent holders, academic institutions, RDIs, and the like.

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Training Opportunities

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Extends training opportunities for MSMEs, not only in the Philippines, but also in other countries.

Two-Tiered Fee Structure

Fifty percent (50%) reduction in the fees assessed by IP Philippines. For a small entity: o Any natural or juridical person whose assets amount to twenty million pesos or less; o Any entity, agency, office, bureau, or unit of the Philippine government including government-owned or controlled corporations, state universities and colleges, and government-run schools.

Fifty percent (50%) reduction in the fees for Youth Filers.

How to avail of these services: For more information on the programs/projects of the IPO, write or call: Ms. Carmen G. Peralta Director Documentation, Information and Technology Transfer Bureau 2/F, IP Philippines Building 351 Sen. Gil J. Puyat Avenue, Makati City Phone: (632) 752.5450 to 65 local 201 Fax: (632) 897.1724 Email: dittb@ipophil.gov.ph

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PHILIPPINE ACCREDITATION OFFICE (PAO) Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) 3rd Floor, Trade and Industry Building 361 Sen. Gil J. Puyat Avenue, Makati City Phone: (632) 751.3126 Fax: (632) 751.4706 Email: pao@dti.gov.ph Website: www.pao.dti.gov.ph

The Philippine Accreditation Office (PAO) is the national accreditation body for conformity assessment bodies in the country. The office, which is under the Consumer Welfare and Trade Regulations Group (CWTRG) of the DTI is mandated by virtue of RA 9236 and EO 802 to operate accreditation schemes, inspection, testing, certifying bodies and other bodies offering conformity assessment services needed by the country. These accreditation schemes are for the following:

Quality Management System Certification Bodies Environmental Management System Certification Bodies Personnel Certification Bodies Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point Certification Bodies Food Safety Management System Certification Bodies Information Security Management System Certification Bodies Inspection Bodies Laboratories (doing chemical, biological, mechanical, electrical, medical tests and calibration)

Programs and Services: 1. Through accreditation, PAO can indirectly serve the small and medium enterprises (SMEs) by providing them ready means to find reliable testing and/or calibration services able to meet their needs according to local or international requirements. The overall accreditation scheme provides the customer with assurance that products and services they purchase from companies certified by accredited Certification Bodies meet their requirements and that these companies are committed to continual improvement. The PAO also extends its services through public run training on ISO/ IEC 17025:2005 and ISO 9001:2000 in coordination with Philippine Trade Training Center.

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Who may avail of these services: Conformity assessment bodies (e.g. testing and calibration laboratories, inspection and certification bodies and other bodies doing conformity assessment) How to avail of these services: Kindly visit our website www.pao.dti.gov.ph or email us at pao@dti.gov.ph.

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PHILIPPINE ECONOMIC ZONE AUTHORITY (PEZA) Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) PEZA Building Roxas Boulevard corner San Luis Street Pasay City Phone: (632) 551.3432 i 551.3454 to 55 Fax: (632) 891.6380 Email: dglbl@peza.gov.ph Website: www.peza.gov.ph

The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) - attached to the Department of Trade and Industry - is the Philippine government agency tasked to promote investments, extend assistance, register, grant incentives to and facilitate the business operations of investors in export-oriented manufacturing and service facilities inside selected areas throughout the country proclaimed by the President of the Philippines as PEZA Special Economic Zones. It oversees and administers incentives to developers/operators of and locators in world-class, ready-to-occupy, environment-friendly, secured and competitively priced Special Economic Zones. PEZAs dynamic, responsive and client-oriented ethics have earned the trust and confidence of investors in its Special Economic Zones, the local business sector, and the foreign chambers of commerce in the Philippines. All Industrial Economic Zones are manned by a PEZA officer and staff to immediately attend to stakeholders needs and concerns. Information Technology companies are attended to by Head Office. PEZA is ISO 9001:2000 certified. The creation of PEZA, the development of Special Economic Zones throughout the country, and the very competitive incentives available to investments inside PEZA Special Economic Zones are embodied in the Special Economic Zone Act of 1995, a law passed by the Philippine Congress. Activities Eligible for PEZA Registration and Incentives 1. Export Manufacturing Manufacturing, assembly or processing activity resulting in the exportation of at least 70% of production. (Manufacturing/Processing shall mean the process by which raw materials or semi-finished materials are converted into a new product through a change in their physical, mechanical, or electro-magnetic characteristics and/or chemical properties. Assembly shall mean the process by which semi-finished parts or materials are put together or combined to form a distinct product without substantially
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changing its physical or mechanical characteristics or electro-magnetic and/or chemical properties.) Eligible firms shall qualify for registration as Economic Zone Export Manufacturing Enterprise. 2. IT (Information Technology) Service Export IT service activities, of which 70% of total revenues is derived from clients abroad. (IT Service Activities are activities which involve the use of any IT software and/or system for value addition). Among the IT service activities eligible for incentives are: IT-enabled services such as business process outsourcing, call centers, data encoding, transcribing and processing, etc.; software development and application, including programming and adaptation of system softwares and middlewares; for business, media, ecommerce, education, entertainment, etc.; content development for multimedia or internet purposes; and others. Eligible firms shall qualify for registration as IT Enterprise. 3. Tourism Establishment and operation within PEZA Tourism Special Economic Zones of sports and recreation centers, accommodation, convention, and cultural facilities and their special interest attraction activities/establishments, with foreign tourists as primary clientele. Eligible firms shall qualify for registration as Tourism Economic Zone Locator Enterprise. 4. Medical Tourism Medical health services, endorsed by the Department of Health, with foreign patients as primary clientele. Eligible firms shall qualify for registration as Medical Tourism Entreprise in a Medical Tourism Special Economic Zone Park or Center. 5. Agro-Industrial Export Manufacturing Processing and/or manufacturing of agricultural products resulting in the exportation of its production. (Processing shall mean the conversion of any agricultural and marine products from its raw state into intermediate or final product which undergo physical and/or chemical change through mechanical and/or chemical process.) Eligible firms shall qualify for registration as Agro-Industrial Economic Zone Export Enterprise. 6. Agro-industrial Bio-Fuel Manufacturing Specialized manufacturing of agricultural crops and eventual commercial processing which shall result in the production of clean energy such as biofuels and the like. Eligible firms shall qualify for registration as AgroIndustrial Economic Zone Enterprise.
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Logistics and Warehousing Services (a) operation of a warehouse facility for the storage, deposit, safekeeping of goods for PEZA-registered Economic Zone Export Manufacturing Enterprises, and or (b) importation of local sourcing of raw materials, semifinished goods for resale to or for packing/covering (including marking/ labeling), cutting or altering to customers specification, mounting and/or packaging into kits or marketable lots for subsequent sale to PEZAregistered Export Manufacturing Enterprises for use in their export manufacturing activities, or for direct export, or for consignment to PEZAregistered Export Manufacturing Enterprises and eventual export. Eligible firms shall qualify for registration as Economic Zone Logistics Services Enterprise.

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Economic Zone Development and Operation 8.a. Manufacturing Economic Zone Development/Operation Development, operation and maintenance of an economic zone for export manufacturing enterprises, inclusive of the required infrastructure,facilities and utilities such as light and power system, water supply and distribution system, sewerage and drainage system, pollution control devices, communication facilities, paved road network, administration building. Eligible firms shall qualify for registration as Manufacturing Economic Zone Developer/Operator. 8.b. IT Park Development/Operation Development, operation and maintenance of an area as a complex capable of providing infrastructures and other support facilities required by IT Enterprises, as well as amenities required by professionals and workers involved in IT Enterprise, or easy access to such amenities. Eligible firms shall qualify for registration as IT Park Developer/ Operator. 8.c. Tourism Economic Zone Development/Operation Development, operation and maintenance of an integrated resort complex, with prescribed carrying capacities of tourist facilities and activities, such as but not limited to sports and recreation centers, accommodations, convention and cultural facilities, food and beverage outlets, commercial establishments and other special interest and attraction activities/establishments, and provided with roads, water supply facilities, power distribution facilities. drainage and sewerage systems and other necessary infrastructure and public utilities. Elegible firms shall qualify for registration as Tourism Economic Zone Developer/Operator.
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8.d. Medical Tourism Economic Zone Development/Operation Development, operation and maintenance of a Medical Tourism Park or Medical Tourism Center which are planned and designed in accordance with the standards of the Department of Health and the Department of Tourism to have support facilities and services required for health and wellness, and provided with required infrastructure facilities and utilities. Eligible firms shall qualify for registration as Medical Tourism Economic Zone Developer/Operator. 8.e. Agro-Industrial Economic Zone Development/Operation Development, operation and maintenance of an agro-industrial economic zone planned and designed to have support facilities and services required for processing and agro-based manufacturing facilities, and provided with the required infrastructure facilities and utilities. Eligible firms shall qualify for registration as Agro-Industrial Economic Zone Developer/Operator. 8.f. Retirement Economic Zone Development/Operation Development, operation and maintenance of a Retirement Economic Zone Park or Center, planned and designed in accordance with the accreditation standards of the Philippine Retirement Authority, and provided with the required infrastructure facilities and utilities. Eligible firms shall qualify for registration as Retirement Economic Zone Developer/Operator. 9. Facilities Providers 9.a. Facilities for Manufacturing Enterprises Construction as owner/operator of factory buildings inside a PEZA Special Economic Zone for lease to PEZA-registered Export Manufacturing Enterprises. Eligible firms shall qualify for registration as Economic Zone Facilities Enterprise. 9.b. Facilities for IT Enterprises Construction as owner/operator of buildings and other facilities inside IT Parks which are leased to PEZA-registered IT Enterprises. Eligible firms shall qualify for registration as IT Park Facilities Enterprise.

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9.c. Retirement Facilities Establishment, operation and management of retirement facilities and other related activities, with foreign retirees as primary clientele, duly endorsed by the Philippine Retirement Authority, and located in a Retirement Economic Zone. Eligible firms shall qualify for registration as Retirement Economic Zone Facilities Enterprise. 10. Utilities Establishment, operation and maintenance of light and power systems, water supply and distribution systems inside Special Economic Zones. Eligible firms shall qualify for registration as Economic Zone Utilities Enterprise.

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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) SEC Building EDSA, Greenhills, Mandaluyong City Phone: (632) 584.0923 i 584.5767 Fax: (632) 584.5293 Email: mis@sec.gov.ph Website: www.sec.gov.ph

The Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) was established on 26 October 1936 by virtue of the Commonwealth Act No. 83 or the Securities Act. Its establishment was prompted by the need to safeguard public interest in view of local stock market boom at that time. Operations began on 11 November 1936 under the leadership of Commissioner Ricardo Nepomuceno. Its major functions included registration of securities, analysis of every registered security, evaluation of the financial condition and operations of applicants for security issue, screening of applications for brokers or dealers license and supervision of stock and bond brokers as well as the stock exchanges. The agency was abolished during the Japanese occupation and was replaced with the Philippine Executive Commission. It was reactivated in 1947 with the restoration of the Commonwealth Government. Due to the changes in the business environment under President Ferdinand Marcos. the agency was reorganized on 29 September 1975 as a collegial body with 3 commissioners and was given quasi-judicial powers under PD902-A. In 1981, the Commission was expanded to include two (2) additional commissioners and two (2) departments, one for prosecution and enforcement and the other for supervision and monitoring. Then on 01 December 2000, the SEC was reorganized as mandated by R.A. 8799 also known as the Securities Regulation Code. Powers and Functions The Commission shall have the powers and functions provided by the Securities Regulation Code, Presidential Decree No. 902-A, as amended, the Corporation Code, the Investment Houses Law, the Financing Company Act, and other existing laws. Under Section 5 of the Securities Regulation Code, Rep. Act. 8799, the Commision shall have, among others, the following powers and functions: (a) Have jurisdiction and supervision over all corporations, partnerships or associations who are the grantees of primary franchises and/or a license or permit issued by the Government;

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(b) Formulate policies and recommendations on issues concerning the securities market, advise Congress and other government agencies on all aspects of the securities market and propose legislation and amendments thereto; (c) Approve, reject, suspend, revoke or require amendments to registration statements, and registration and licensing applications; (d) Regulate, investigate or supervise the activities of persons to ensure compliance; (e) Supervise, monitor, suspend or take over the activities of exchanges, clearing agencies and other SROs; (f) Impose sanctions for the violation of laws and the rules, regulations and orders issued pursuant thereto; (g) Prepare, approve, amend or repeal rules, regulations and orders, and issue opinions and provide guidance on and supervise compliance with such rules, regulations and orders; (h) Enlist the aid and support of and/or deputize any and all enforcement agencies of the Government, civil or military as well as any private institution, corporation, firm, association or person in the implementation of its powers and functions under this Code; (i) Issue cease and desist orders to prevent fraud or injury to the investing public; (j) Punish for contempt of the Commission, both direct and indirect, in accordance with the pertinent provisions of and penalties prescribed by the Rules of Court; (k) Compel the officers of any registered corporation or association to call meetings of stockholders or members thereof under its supervision; (l) Issue subpoena duces tecum and summon witnesses to appear in any proceedings of the Commission and in appropriate cases, order the examination, search and seizure of all documents, papers, files and records, tax returns, and books of accounts of any entity or person under investigation as may be necessary for the proper disposition of the cases before it, subject to the provisions of existing laws; (m) Suspend, or revoke, after proper notice and hearing the franchise or certificate of registration of corporations, partnerships or associations, upon any of the grounds provided by law; and
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(n) Exercise such other powers as may be provided by law as well as those which may be implied from, or which are necessary or incidental to the carrying out of, the express powers granted the Commission to achieve the objectives and purposes of these laws. Under Section 5.2 of the Securities Regulation Code, the Commissions jurisdiction over all cases enumerated under Section 5 of PD 902-A has been transferred to the Courts of general jurisdiction or the appropriate Regional Trial Court. The Commission shall retain jurisdiction over pending cases involving inta-corporate disputes submitted for final resolution which should be resolved within one (1) year from the enactment of the Code. The Commission shall retain jurisdiction over pending suspension of payments/rehabilitation cases filed as of 30 June 2000 until finally disposed. Considering that only Sections 2,4, and 8 of PD 902-A, as amended, have been expressly repealed by the Securities Regulation Code, the Commission retains the powers enumerated in Section 6 of said Decree, unless these are inconsistent with any provision of the Code. Online Services

SEC-iRegister The Philippine SEC offers the public the convenience of online registration through SEC-iRegister, the web-based Company Registration of the Philippines Securities and Exchange Commission. SEC-iRegister, is a quick, affordable and user-friendly service that is available to the public 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. An easy, step-bystep guide allows everyone even the computer novice to use this webbased company registration system from the convenience of their desktop. With SEC-iRegister, clients can do the following online: a. Verify the availability of the desired name for corporation or partnership b. Reserving the verified name c. Accomplishing and printing the registration online without the need to buy the SEC forms

SEC-iView SEC-iView is one of the components of the SEC-iReport project. Once it is fully operational, it is intended to give the public the convenience of getting copies of the documents they need from their own Internet-enabled PCs at their home or office 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Thus, they can get these documents even beyond the customary 8:00am to 5:00pm office hours on weekdays.
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CANADIAN INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CIDA) Level 7, Tower 2 RCBC Plaza 6819 Ayala Avenue, Makati City Phone: (632) 857.9000 Fax: (632) 843.1083

The Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) is Canadas lead agency for development assistance. It has a mandate to support sustainable development in developing countries in order to reduce poverty and contribute to a more secure, equitable, and prosperous world. The objectives of CIDAs strategy in the Philippines are to foster efficient, responsive, transparent and accountable governance at all levels; and support the development of sustainable small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that create more, better, and decent jobs for both men and women. This strategy is closely aligned with the Medium-Term Philippine Development Plan (2004-2010). Programs and Projects: 1. Gender Responsive Economic Actions for the Transformation of Women (GREAT Women) The GREAT Women project assists the National Commission on the Role of Filipino Women, and its partners at the national and local levels, to contribute to the economic empowerment of women by strengthening their capacities to develop, implement, monitor and evaluate genderresponsive economic legislation, policies, programs, and services, especially those related to micro enterprise. 2. Local Governance Support Program for Local Economic Development The program supports national agencies to develop and/or improve policies, laws, programs and activities in order to enhance local governance and economic development as well as strengthen relevant coordinating mechanisms (horizontal and vertical) at the national level. In addition, it supports the strengthening of umbrella organizations (e.g. leagues of provinces, cities and municipalities) of Local Government Units (LGUs) in order to increase their capacity to advocate for national level measures to enhance the enabling environment for LGUs. The program aims also at strengthening the capacity of LGUs to equitably and effectively formulate policy and to implement and monitor programs. The program supports the meaningful participation of civil society and the private sector in local
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development processes and strengthens resource generation and management capacities of LGUs. To improve conditions for local economic development, it supports also the strengthening of LGU/private sector/ civil society partnerships, development of supportive policies, incentives and regulatory frameworks, and helps to increase transparency and fairness in government systems and processes. 3. Assistance to Small and Medium Enterprises The project aims to assist the growth of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the Philippines through enhancement of the business environment for SMEs. The project has three components: (1) Improving access to finance by SMEs through targeted training of selected financial institutions; (2) Improving the business enabling environment through business regulation reforms in partner cities; and (3) Developing viable supply chains in agribusiness. The project also ensures gender equality and environmental sustainability in all its components. 4. Promoting Rural Industries and Market Enhancement (PRIME) The PRIME program will support the establishment of 50 micro enterprises and strengthen three commodity-specific industries. The project will also help institutionalize the Philippine Development Assistance Program (PDAP) so it can continue to assist rural micro enterprises and industries after CIDA support. The project has four (4) expected outcomes:

Micro Enterprise Development Participating rural poor communities have established viable rural micro enterprises aimed at food security, increased household income and job creation.

Enhanced Participation in the Market Micro enterprises with industry potential are scaled up and connected with the market through appropriate market-participation mechanisms.

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Program and Policy Analyses in Support to Rural Micro Enterprises/Industries Industry-specific policy reform initiatives developed and directed towards relevant government agencies (national and local) that regulate and assist rural enterprises/industries.

Strengthened Institutional Capacity of PDAP Enhanced PDAP organizational capacity leading towards long-term institutional sustainability.

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Private Enterprise Accelerated Resource Linkages - Phase II The project focuses on the following three (3) initiatives to support the development of SMEs:

The Sectoral Enhancement Component Supports the development of key labor-intensive sectors within the Philippines such as Furniture and Home Furnishings, Gifts and Housewares, Food and Food Processing, etc. Within these sectors, the project works with strong sector associations that play a lead role in delivering business support services to, and mobilizing SME members, and related suppliers, to improve their production performance, market expansion, management capabilities, and long term sustainability.

The Partnership Development Facility A responsive mechanism that contributes to projects of eligible business society organizations in their efforts to promote SME development and job creation.

The Capacity Development for Investment Promotion Component Provides assistance and support to the Board of Investments (BOI) and local investment promotion groups to increase their capacity to promote Philippine SMEs as potential strategic partners with foreign companies. It also supports the Canada Desk at the BOI.

Program activities are concentrated in the National Capital Region, Western Visayas, Mindanao, and the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao.
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EMPLOYERS CONFEDERATION OF THE PHILIPPINES (ECOP) 3rd Floor, ECC Building 355 Sen. Gil J. Puyat Avenue, Makati City Phone: (632) 890.4845 Fax: (632) 895.8576 Email: secretariat@ecop.org.ph Website: www.ecop.org.ph

ECOP is the official voice and representative of employers on labor and social policy issues and concerns. Programs and Services: 1. Representation

Government Tripartite Bodies o Tripartite Industrial Peace Council o National Labor Relations Commission o National Wages and Productivity Commission o Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Boards o Social Security Commission o Employees Compensation Commission o Technical Education and Skills Development Authority o Tripartite Voluntary Arbitration Council International o International Labor Organization o International Organization of Employers o ASEAN Confederation of Employers o Confederation of Asia-Pacific Employers

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Research and Advocacy

Develops and articulates the position of Philippine employers on relevant labor and social policy before tripartite and other public fora including the Department of Labor and Employment and the Philippine Congress.

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Two pronged advocacy objective: o Promote reforms on labor market policies conducive to the creation of wealth and jobs at the enterprise level; and o Promote and maintain industrial peace and stable labormanagement relations. Conduct and publication of surveys and special studies to provide benchmarking tools and information for employers and industrial relations practitioners as well as policy guidance for the ECOP leadership. Labor Market Information Service o Corporate Compensation Survey (annual) o Collective Bargaining Agreements Survey Report (biennial) o Periodic Quick Surveys Special Studies o Cases on Business Initiatives on Work Life o Business Case Studies: Global Compact in Practice o National Study on Small and Medium Enterprises

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Training

Designs and organizes seminars and workshops in the areas of labormanagement relations, HRD, labor law and jurisprudence, productivity and other topics involving current and critical issues. Sends participants to foreign training programs on a broad range of technical topics under the auspices of the ILO and the NICC.

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Information Dissemination

ECOP Bulletin: A semi-monthly publication providing members quick update of activities and programs undertaken by ECOP or with other organizations/institutions. ECOP Policy Bulletin: A semi-monthly publication providing update on policy issuances, proposed bills, and advocacy activities of ECOP. Philippine Employer: A monthly newsletter containing news, columns and features on ECOP activities, highlights of positions on policy issues, latest labor and economic indicators and other developments related to labor-management relations.
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Circulars: Periodic issuances to members on matters requiring their immediate attention or response. ECOP Website

Membership Services

National Conference of Employers An annual ECOP activity where CEOs and other corporate executives discuss issues of national concerns affecting labor-management relations. The output of the conference is a set of resolutions presented to the President of the Philippines. KAPATID Awards A biennial award conferred to enterprises which have excelled in the field of industrial relations, productivity and quality, social accountability, and strategic visioning for business and job survival.

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ECOP Institute for Productivity and Competitiveness

Big Enterprise Small Enterprise Productivity Improvement Program It aims to migrate technology to SMEs and allow them to compete internationally. The project trains SMEs on productivity improvement that will utilize the full cycle approach.

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GERMAN AGENCY FOR TECHNICAL COOPERATION (GTZ) 10th Floor, German Development Center PDCP Bank Centre Building V.A. Rufino cor. L.P. Leviste Streets Salcedo Village, Makati City Phone: (632) 812.3165 local 32 Fax: (632) 753.7441 Email: info@smedsep.ph Website: www.smedsep.ph

The GTZ, under commission from the German Federal Government, has worked with government and communities in the Philippines, sharing the best in German technology and its wealth of experience in international cooperation. GTZs overarching goal in the Philippines is to contribute to the reduction of poverty and inequalities. Sustainable development is ensured by taking a systems approach to development, through the concept of capacity development. By using the advice of experts, the facilitation of small grants and the multi-stakeholder approach, GTZ enables Filipinos themselves to address the issues such as poverty, conflict, disease and environmental management. Programs and Services: 1. Small and Medium Enterprise Development for Sustainable Employment Program (SMEDSEP) The SMEDSEP project was conceived to help improve the Philippine business and investment climate for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Its mission is to facilitate the development and replication of sustainable models for improving the local business climate (especially for SMEs) in the Visayas. With an improved business and investment climate, SME growth in turn will hopefully contribute to the countrys sustainable development by bringing in both economic (increase in jobs, income) and social benefits (poverty reduction) while maintaining an ecologically sound development in all settings. GTZ is implementing this program in the Visayas. The experiences gathered here will, however, be echoed at the national level and therefore will alsobe available to other regions. GTZ works closely with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and aligns its activities with the
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national development plan for SMEs. The program supports all those involved in implementing the national development plan in the 16 provinces of the Visayas. Methods and practices which improve the business climate are developed, applied, adapted, documented and advocated in this process. This includes simpler business registration processes, consultancy services tailored to SMEs, improved access to business loans and markets and the joint identification and promotion of competitive products and sectors in locations signifying their interest to participate. This program comprises the following components:

Promotion of Business Loans for SMEs Many money-lending institutions in the Philippines still cling to securitylinked lending: this is mostly because too little is known about the easily available alternative finance mechanisms. As part of the aforementioned program, GTZ and its partners have developed an approach to improve access to business loans. The banks and savings institutions in the Visayas are enabled to enter a new (to them) business sector and to develop it further. In the preparatory phase, studies were conducted and presented that substantiate the needs of SMEs for credit. Subsequently credit institutions were examined according to prescribed criteria (stability, transparency, profitability) and after passing the test were admitted to the program. In the implementation phase, bank staff members were trained in the new methods of granting credit and the necessary structures were created in each bank. In cooperation with the University of the Philippines, training programs in the new procedures are being established in the Philippines. This is bringing about an improvement in the access of SMEs to credit.

Business Consulting and Services for SMEs With its partners, GTZ trains private business consultants and service providers to analyze potentials and risks of markets and sectors, and then to develop and market consultancy packages corresponding to the demands of SMEs. At the same time, GTZ advises the DTI not to distort the market but to withdraw from it. The development of demand-oriented consulting and service products help the business consultants and service providers involved to tap potential clientele among SMEs and to support these enterprises in developing. The approach is spreading in the Visayas and beyond.

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Growth Through Local and Regional Economic Promotion The Local and Regional Economic Development (LRED) is a method of systematically drawing public and private actors from the economic world into the planning and implementation of projects and initiatives addressing the economic promotion of a region. LRED motivates people to set mutual goals and to work for positive changes in their economic sector. Together with its partners, GTZ has put this approach into practice in the administrations of Baybay, Carigara, Ormoc and Palompon. In strongly participative planning processes, economic potential and local government sectors with competitive capacity (in tourism, for example) were identified. One-year plans were drawn up and implemented in close cooperation between the state and private sector. This stimulated growth and generated momentum at local level. Investment increased, jobs were created and income rose., leading in turn to more purchasing power and further growth. The LRED method is integrated into the ongoing daily activities of government offices and the institutions involved in economic life. This frees development potential, promotes competitive capacity and spurs economic growth. LRED has become today an integrated component and the systemic foundation of economic promotion in the participating local governments. This takes place with the participation of all actors in order to strengthen solidarity and arouse commitment to the common goal: to improve the overall economic situation. LRED results have proven so attractive that, in addition to the DTI, other ministries, additional donors and cities all over the Visayas are introducing elements and methods from LRED to make their economic cycles more dynamic.

Simplified Procedure for Granting Business Licenses at Local Level Discussion groups in eight (8) cities in the Visayas, organized by GTZ and the DTI, have concluded that simplifying the granting of business licenses is a fast and economical way to improve the investment and business climate appreciably. In the pilot cities, Ormoc and Bacolod, GTZ and its partners, together with hose involved (government bodies, business associations, companies) have investigated the process by which licenses are granted and what could be improved. The successful approach will now be phased gradually in all 16 Visayan provinces. Awarding a business license in Ormoc and Bacolod cities now takes only two (2) days as opposed to nine (9) days (Bacolod) or 17 days
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(Ormoc) in 2005. The number of licenses issued has increased by nearly 10 percent in Bacolod and by almost 25 percent in Ormoc. The experience gained in the pilot cities serves as a basis for further projects in other towns. It became clear that 1) a process like this must also be supported by the respective governments and their leaders, 2) on a national level, those involved must be integrated into the process to increase the chances of its success; 3) besides the authorities, companies and their management must also be very intensively involved in the process. Now many other local governments in the Visayas have begun to simplify the way they grant business licenses.

Accessing Markets Through the Value Chain Approach The Value Chain approach aims to facilitate SMEs better access to markets and increased productivity and competitiveness in a given sector through the strategic analysis and focused improvement of a production process. It is an institutional arrangement linking and coordinating producers, processors, traders and distributors of a particular product. It is the sequence of productive process (functions) from the provision of specific inputs for a particular product to primary production, transformation, marketing and up to final consumption. It is also an economic model which combines the selection of a product and the appropriate technology with a particular way of organizing the actors in order to access the market.

Throughout the implementation process, the program maintains a constant emphasis on learning, dissemination of experience and replication through a Knowledge Management Framework which includes communication strategy, information exchange, peer learning and public-private dialogue.

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INTERNATIONAL LABOUR ORGANIZATION (ILO) 19th Floor, Yuchengco Tower RCBC Plaza, 6819 Ayala Avenue Makati City Phone: (632) 580.9900 Fax: (632) 580.9999 Email: manila@ilo.org Website: www.ilo.org/manila

The International Labour Organization (ILO) is the United Nations agency devoted to advancing opportunities for women and men to obtain decent and productive work in conditions of freedom, equity, security and human dignity. Its main aims are to promote rights at work, encourage decent employment opportunities, enhance social protection and strengthen dialogue in handling work-related issues. The ILO is the only tripartite United Nations agency in that it brings together representatives of governments, employers and workers to jointly shape policies and programs. The ILO is the global body responsible for drawing up and overseeing international labour standards. Working with its 181 member States, the ILO seeks to ensure that labour standards are respected in practice as well as principle. Programs: 1. National Action Program for Decent Work The ILOs Action Program for Decent Work in the Philippines pursues the overall objective of supporting national efforts to reduce poverty through the adoption and consistent implementation of appropriate policies an programs that promote full, decent and productive employment of Filipino workers. Decent work is the integration of the four strategic objectives of the ILO rights at work, employment, social protection and social dialogue. In the Philippines, ILOs work has increasingly focused on support to government and workers and employers organizations to move towards an integrated approach to the creation of decent work. Activities under the Action Plan combine sector and integrated responses. The sector responses encompass ILO commitment in support of the initiatives of national constituents to reduce Decent Work deficits under each of the ILOs four strategic objectives of the Decent work agenda. The integrated responses support national efforts in addressing priority concerns through developing more comprehensive and integrated approaches.
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Technical Cooperation Programs and Projects

International Program on the Elimination of Child Labour (IPEC) IPECs aim is the progressive elimination of child labour worldwide, with the eradication of the worst forms an urgent priority. Since it began operations in 1992, IPEC has worked to achieve this in several ways: through country-based and regional programs which promote policy reform, building institutional capacity putting in place concrete measures to end child labour; and, through awareness raising and mobilization intended to change social attitudes and promote ratification and effective implementation of ILO Child Labour Conventions. These efforts have resulted in hundreds of thousands of children being withdrawn from work and rehabilitated or prevented from entering the workforce. Complementary to this direct action throughout has been substantial in-depth statistical and qualitative research, policy and legal analysis, program evaluation and child labour monitoring, which have permitted the accumulation of a vast knowledge base of statistical data and methodologies, thematic studies, good practices, guideliens and training materials.

Training for Rural Economic Empowerment (TREE) In Mindanao, the ILO has worked through its proven partnership with government agencies and local organizations in providing communitybased skills development and enterprise development projects and programs. Through this initiative, target communities especially vulnerable groups such as youth, women, indigenous peoples, and peoples with disabilities are given immediately usable and relevant skills, entrepreneurial capacity and access to credit. The objective of the project is to contribute to lasting peace and development in Mindanao by providing assistance to poor and disadvantaged sectors in expanding their economic opportunities and income security through workforce training and employment creation.

Indigenous and Tribal Communities Through Cooperatives Project (INDISCO) The development objective of INDISCO is to contribute to the strengthening of individual and collective self-reliance and empowerment among indigenous and tribal peoples, within the framework of Decent Work, through the promotion of their fundamental rights as well as their social, cultural and economic advancement.
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Technical Assistance in the Infrastructure for Rural Enhancement Productivity Sector (InfRES) Project The main objective of the InfRES Project is to increase incomes in the rural areas and to contribute to the alleviation of poverty. In addition, the project aims to improve and support the devolved management of such projects through effective capacity building.

Youth Employment The project envisions to have a prosperous economy driven by small and medium-sized enterprises; a culture where innovation and creativity is the norm rather than the exception; a society that looks at entrepreneurship as the preferred option for employment; and, to create generations of youth enterprise champions.

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JAPAN EXTERNAL TRADE ORGANIZATION (JETRO) 44th Floor, Philamlife Tower 8767 Paseo de Roxas, Makati City Phone: (632) 892.4373/76 i 892.4359 Fax: (632) 818.7490 Email: jetroinfo@jetro.com.ph Website: www. jetro.go.jp/philippines/

The Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) is a Japanese governmentrelated organization that promotes trade and investment. JETRO Manila belongs to the organizations worldwide network of 70 offices in 54 countries. JETRO gives particular focus on assisting both the Japanese and Filipino small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). For Japanese companies, JETRO provides the means to create business tie-ups with overseas companies to help improve their competitiveness in the Japanese and global market. Philippine companies on the other hand, benefit through JETROs programs for technology improvement, environmental protection and business matching. Programs and Services: 1. Trade Promotion JETRO offers support programs for SMEs in the development and expansion of the export of their finished goods and services to Japan. These include, among others, the dispatch of Japanese experts on specific target industries to the Philippines, international trade fair participation of local industries and business matching services. It currently focuses its assistance programs on the following sectors: information technology, trade, industry, SME development, human resources development and furniture. Activities

JETRO Service Expert Abroad (JEXSA) Program In order to assure the medium term economic development of developing countries in Asia, the establishment of a sound environment for trade investments is critical. Initiated and funded by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) of Japan, this program utilizes the network formed by the JETRO with the industry associations in these developing economies. It entails the dispatch of Japanese experts to relevant industry associations and human

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resources development institutions in order to promote the formation of systems and rules for trade procedures and in order to support industry development in developing countries. The specific cooperation propositions for the dispatch of experts can be classified according to focal scope as: o Assistance of the supporting industries in the ASEAN nations, to include human resources development and strengthening of the foundations of SMEs; Assistance in improving the logistics and distribution system of the Philippines; and, Assistance in dissemination of standards, qualifications, technologies for the Information Technology sector.

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Programs for the IT Services Industry Business Matching Program for Asian IT Companies JETRO has been focusing its attention on the potential of the IT software industry of the Philippines and has been supporting business matching between the local IT industry and Japanese IT companies through various projects such as IT fairs and dispatching business delegations. Dispatch of IT Experts As part of its business matching and investment promotion activities, JETRO invites IT experts to conduct seminars, to provide consultation and guidance to individual companies, and to exchange opinion/views with industry members. Participation in ICT Exhibitions JETRO also supports programs of the Philippine government such as the e-Services, an IT Outsourcing Conference and Exhibition held annually in Manila. JETRO promotes this event to Japanese businessmen based in Japan and provides interpretation services to facilitate business matching with Filipino counterparts. JETRO also sets up an information booth to local visitors.

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Promotion of and Participation in International and Local Trade Fairs JETRO offers support for companies of developing countries to participate in specialized trade fairs and related conferences, so that they can have opportunities to penetrate the Japanese market, promote exports to Japan and adapt effective Japanese systems and procedures in the local industries concerned. Likewise, efforts to promote JETROs programs and services in the local scale are made through involvement in several recognized trade fairs. Exhibits and Fora Promoted/Attended in Japan: o Asian Trade Promotion Forum (ATPF) o CEATEC Japan o FOODEX Japan o International Furniture Fair Tokyo (IFFT) o Japan Food Fair o JETRO Bizmatch@CEATEC Japan o JETRO Global Eye o Software Development Expo and Conference (SODEC) o Tokyo International Gift Show (TIGS) Local Trade Fairs and Conferences o ASEAN o Cebu ICT o e-Services Philippines o Manila F.A.M.E International o Mindanao ICT o PCCI Area Business Conferences o Philippine Business Conference and Expo o The Philippine International Furniture Show Manila NOW

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Trade Tie-Up Promotion Program (TTPP) TTPP is a tool used to assist in the search of international business partners through the internet. A wide range of business opportunities and demand for export/import of products/parts, technology transfer, investment, business tie-ups, establishment of offices/factories and business support is offered thru the website: www.jetro.go.jp/ttppe/. Registration, browsing and searching are free of charge.

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Philippine IT Industry Update The Philippine IT Report is a publication aimed at informing, promoting, and updating IT companies in Japan on developments in the Philippine IT industry. It seeks to inform as many people as possible of the great potential of the Philippines as an overseas outsourcing partner of Japanese IT companies. These reports are being sent to more than 2,000 Japanese IT companies in Japan through JETROs email magazine and are also posted in the JETRO headquarters website www.jetro.go.jp in Japanese language.

Japan Trade Directory The Directory provides information on Japanese companies seeking export or import services and other international business opportunities. The directory also offers general information and guides about direct investment conditions, the industrial setting and trade opportunities available in each prefecture and major city. Visit our Business Library or contact JETRO Manila for more information.

J-MESSE (JETRO Trade Fair Website) Use this web page to find trade shows both in Japan and around the world. Search by keywords, industries, dates and locations. Also, search for JETROs virtual trade shows for foreign products targeted at Japanese customers. Organizers are welcome to register their shows on the website free of charge.

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Investment Promotion

Promoting Japanese Direct Investment in the Philippines JETRO Manila provides comprehensive information on the Philippines investment climate and policies to potential Japanese investors and existing Japanese companies doing business in the Philippines through various activities and the Business Support Center in the Philippines (BSCP). o Information Services at JETRO Business Library o Consultation Service by Senior Investment Advisor at BSCP - Lectures and Seminars by Experts (including legal experts, accountants, human resource management experts, etc.)

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Invest Japan Business Support Center JETRO Manila also supports Filipino companies who wish to invest in Japan by providing relevant information on registration procedures, laws and regulations and through advisory services of the Senior Investment Advisor.

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Business Support Center in the Philippines (BSCP) JETRO established the BSCP for the purpose of promoting investments from Japan to the Philippines and strengthening industrial and economic relations between the two nations. The BSCP offers complimentary offices and advisory services to Japanese SME companies interested in making direct investments or outsourcing in the Philippines. It also functions as a one-stop center for Japanese businessmen in the Philippines by providing relevant investment information that JETRO acquires through close coordination with the relevant Philippine government agencies such as the Board of Investments (BOI) and the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA). This facility, located at the JETRO Manila office premises, was established in March 2003, in response to a Philippine government request made by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo to the Japanese government when she visited Japan in May 2002.

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Supporting Industries Promotion Program With the significant growth of foreign direct investment in the assembly industries such as automobile, rubber, electrical equipment and electronic equipment industries, the SI Program was conceptualized to simultaneously develop the local parts and materials industry. Through the dispatch of technical experts and/or sending of local personnel for training in Japan, improvement of the local supply market creates a balance in the industrialization process and lessens trade deficits. Green Aid Plan (GAP) GAP is a program for the cooperative transfer and diffusion of energy and environment technology to developing countries to counter the resulting pollution and environmental problems consonant to industrialization and economic growth. JETRO implements the GAP through the dispatch of experts to partner countries to conduct basic environmental surveys, research on environmental topics and conduct seminars.
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JETRO holds the annual GAP Policy Dialogue where the host country (the Philippines) brings forward requests and ideas regarding current environmental problems and the concerted efforts/endeavors of the government towards solving the problems. The Japanese government on the other hand, presents their experiences and policy measures undertaken in the past to overcome these problems. Both governments discuss specific projects and proposals, examine their significance and effects, then decide which projects are best to implement.

JETRO Expert Service Abroad for Improving Business Environments It entails the dispatch of Japanese experts to relevant industry associations and human resources development institutions in order to promote the formation of systems and rules for trade procedures and in order to support industry development in developing countries. The specific cooperation propositions for the dispatch of experts can be classified according to focal scope as: o o o o o Assistance in establishing the intellectual property rights system; Assistance in dissemination and harmonization of standards and certification systems; Assistance in promoting the harmonization and facilitation of distribution and customs procedures; Assistance in dissemination of standards, qualifications, technologies for energy conservation and the environment; and, Assistance of the supporting industries in the ASEAN nations, to include human resources development and strengthening of the foundations of SMEs.

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Philippine Business Information As a form of assistance to Japanese businesses operating in the Philippines, JETRO Manila collects and analyzes information on the global and local business environment. Mostly written in Japanese, these compilations are constantly updated to help businessmen make timely business decisions. These information may be classified into Business Reports, Legal Information Update and Philippine Economic Indicators. Japanese Business Information Japan market reports on everything from coffee to computers. Read about market trends, current topics and growth.

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Market Reports Analytical reports on Japanese sectors categorized by industries and report titles. Section covers a wide range of products, services, business and industrial environments, regional enterprises, current
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Standards and Regulations Numerous documents devoted to Japans standards and regulations concerning import procedures, quarantine periods, technical requirements, etc. Section also details laws/ordinances and amendments concerning import standards and regulations.

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Business Library The facility offers information on Japanese trade, economy and business conditions in the following forms:

Statistics on exports, imports, investments Books: Economy, Industries, Laws & Regulations, Politics, White Papers, Market Reports Reference Books: Handbooks, Guidebooks, Yearbooks, Dictionaries Tariff Schedules Electronic Information Resources: Internet-based business matching Video Materials: VHS tapes on Japanese Technology, Business Practices and Culture

Publications are mostly in English, with a limited number of materials written in Japanese. 8. JETRO Dateline JETRO Dateline is the monthly newsletter of JETRO Manila to inform the public about JETROs programs and activities in the Philippines and recent trends and developments in Japanese trade and industry.

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JAPAN INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION AGENCY (JICA) 40th Floor, Yuchengco Tower, RCBC Plaza 6819 Ayala Avenue, Makati City Phone: (632) 889.7119 Fax: (632) 889.6850 Website: www.jica.go.jp/philippines/

The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is a governmental agency of Japan which is responsible for the technical cooperation of Japans Official Development Assistance (ODA) Programs. For over a quarter of a century, JICA has been working eagerly, as an active partner in the pursuit of sustainable development of the Philippines. The Philippines is one of the largest recipients of the technical cooperation provided by the Government of Japan through JICA. JICAs technical cooperation is aimed at transferring technology and knowledge that can contribute to the socio-economic development of developing countries. Programs and Services: 1. Technical Cooperation Project The Technical Cooperation Project (TCP) is one of JICAs main types of overseas activities. Projects under the TCP are results-oriented, where Japan and a developing country pool their knowledge, experience and skills to resolve specific issues within a certain timeframe. The projects may involve the following components:

Expert Dispatch Based on the request of a Philippine government agency, JICA may dispatch either a Japanese or a third country expert to perform tasks related to his or her area of specialization and the actual requirements of the proponent agency. Third country experts refer to experts coming from another country besides Japan and the Philippines. Long-term experts are those assigned for a year or more while short-term experts have assignments, which are less that a year. Equipment Supply The Japanese side may provide equipment to facilitate technology transfer within the scope of a project. However, the equipment supply component may only be availed of, if the request is in conjunction with other components e.g., equipment to support the work of JICA experts assigned in the project.
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Training in Japan Filipino counterparts of JICA Experts may be sent to Japan to receive training from the various JICA training centers located throughout Japan to facilitate better technology transfer. In-Country Training In-country training denotes a method of training under which instruction is provided in their home countries to their fellow-countrymen by people who have themselves previously been trained through technical cooperation provided by Japan. This method makes possible the effective transfer of technology from Japan to the fringe areas of developing countries. And since local technicians are trained in their own languages, linguistic communication presents no problem and technology transfer can take place smoothly in line with local conditions. Third Country Training Third Country Training conducted in the Philippines is geared primarily towards the officials and technical people of other countries. Similarly, Filipino trainees may also be trained in another country. By promoting technical cooperation in this way, participants can study in a climate and socio-economic environment similar to their own and are able to acquire appropriate technologies that are easy to apply to their own countries. JICA supports such third-country training by bearing the training costs involved as well as sending instructors from Japan. Facility Development Under this component, recipient agencies may avail of assistance in the form of construction of facility. Said construction/improvement should support the technology transfer activities of a certain Technical Cooperation Project. Community Empowerment This component is designed to facilitate the dissemination of technologies developed by a certain project to the grass-root level. A proponent agency that wishes to disseminate a certain technology to the grass-root level may go into partnership with a non-governmental organization (NGO) to do the actual dissemination. The Japanese side will support the contractual arrangement between the proponent agency and the NGO. Research Support This component is designed to support the research activities of Filipino researchers. Research topics should contribute to the social and economic development of the Philippines.
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JICA-Net: Expanding the Potential of Japans Technical Cooperation JICA-Net is a computerized network of digital communications that enables simultaneous multilateral conference and distance learning. The main objective of this system is to complement JICAs ongoing/past technical cooperation programs and by introducing this facility, it is expected to improve both effectiveness and efficiency in terms of time and cost conservation. JICA-Net consists of TV conference system and distance education system. It connects Japan and countries worldwide via high speed ISDN and Leased Lines. The system now includes 19 sites in Japan and more than 30 countries around the world, with more being build each year. In the Philippines, JICA-Net has two centers both located at the JICA Philippine Office in Makati City. By linking these centers with a computer network, more collaborative activities between countries can be pursued, such as: mobilization and effective use of dispersed expertise created by national and project boundaries; expansion of opportunities for participation (by both beneficiaries of developing countries and partners in Japan); and, sharing and creation of knowledge with developing countries, rather than the traditional top-down basis. JICA-Net is being utilized by JICA as a major tool for implementing distance technical cooperation. It is available to those involved in JICA programs among others. Some of the applications of JICA-Net is as follows: JICA-Net Application Examples

Project-Type Technical Cooperation o Distance lecture for counterpart training from Japan or a third country. o Follow-up of completed technical cooperation programs. Expert o Distance lecture from Japan as a complementary program. o Follow-up of completed technical cooperation programs. Training Course in Japan o Course delivery from Japan to overseas countries. o Distance lecture and orientation before coming to Japan. o Follow-up training for ex-trainees.

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Third-Country Training / In-Country Training Course o Distance lecture from Japan or a third country. o Course delivery to overseas or remote areas. o Follow-up training for ex-trainees. Overall o Multinational knowledge exchange among similar projects. o Enriching local seminar with distance lecture and participation. o Holding international forum through TV conference system.

JICA-Net has an operational staff in the Philippine Satellite Center. They will facilitate request to use the JICA-Net. It is expected that JICA-Net will eventually provide multiple programs of training of counterparts in their respective countries. For more information on JICA-Net, visit the website: www.jica-net.com.

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PHILIPPINE BUSINESS FOR SOCIAL PROGRESS (PBSP) Philippine Social Development Center Magallanes cor. Real Streets, Intramuros, Manila Phone: (632) 527.7741 to 48 Fax: (632) 527.3743 Email: pbsp@pbsp.org.ph Website: www.pbsp.org.ph

Committed to poverty reduction, Philippine Business for Social Progress (PBSP) is the largest corporate-led social development foundation in the Philippines. PBSP is the first of its kind in Asia leading the promotion and practice of corporate social responsibility (CSR). More than 250 large, medium-scale and small businesses comprise PBSP. Together, PBSP members help the poor rise above poverty and become selfreliant. PBSP operates nationwide, with programs in Education, Health, Sustainable Livelihood, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise Development, and the Environment implemented with partners and communities as empowered players in development. Since its founding in 1970, PBSP has benefited 4.5 million Filipinos and assisted over 6,200 social development projects through more than Php 7 billion in grants and development loans. Leading the way in the practice of corporate citizenship, PBSP has been influencing companies to integrate CSR into their core businesses, and advocating the application of business solutions to poverty. Programs and Services: 1. Sustainable Livelihood Development An area-based enterprise development program aimed at helping specific poverty groups increase their productivity and incomes.

Provides financial and technical assistance to help poor rural and urban communities initiate or expand and develop their livelihood activities into non-formal micro enterprises and eventually into formal MSMEs. Integrates environmental conservation and protection and climate adaptation to ensure the sustainability of livelihood activities.

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Increases MSME and microfinance loan portfolio of SMEC-accredited intermediary financial institutions (IFIs) such as Rural Banks and Thrift Banks and Microfinance Institutions (MFIs). Enhances the institutional capacity of accredited IFIs and MFIs to deliver credit.

How to avail of these services: A. To access a SMEC loan, the borrower must meet the following qualifications: The principal owner is a citizen or permanent legal resident of the Philippines Duly registered business organization which is at least 60% owned by Philippine nationals Have their principal place of business in the Philippines

Must be 100% privately owned with total assets of not more than Php 15 million at the time the loan is granted

B. Loan funds may be used for: Starting a new business

Acquiring fixed assets such as land, building and machinery Upgrading of facilities or equipment, or adoption of cleaner technology Services such as equipment installation Working capital

C. Loan Amount, Interest, Repayment Terms and Security: Subject to negotiation by the MSME sub-borrower with the IFI/MFI.

Improves the competitiveness and business performance of assisted enterprises Enhances assisted enterprises adoption of practices that promote decent work, gender fairness and environmental sustainability

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How to avail of these services: A. Qualification of MSME-clients: Registered with the appropriate government agency

Has been engaged in the business for the last three years The enterprise engages in ethical business practice and (the owner) has no criminal or derogatory record The enterprise is willing to share in the cost of the delivery of business advisory services The client is willing to learn and cooperate with the Volunteer Adviser

B. Priority Sectors Manufacturing (clothing and apparel, furniture, gifts and home decors)

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Agribusiness (off-farm production and trading) Food Processing (meat and fish processing, delicacies and baked products, fruits and vegetables processing) Tourism (small hotels, restaurants, resorts, tour operators)

Philippine Business in Development (BiD) Challenge An online global business plan competition offering entrepreneurs the opportunity to develop and execute business plans that improve the living conditions of poor Filipinos. Encourages the germination of an idea, identifies excellent concepts and plans, and provides mentors and coaches that can direct the idea towards viability and sustainability. Matches investors with highly committed entrepreneurs from developing countries.

How to join the Philippine BiD Challenge: A. Apply online at http://www.bidnetwork.org/philippines, create your profile and submit a 3-page business concept. The business concept should be: About the creation of new business or expansion of an existing one

With a total investment of Php 450,000 or more Profit generating in a span of 3 years Addressing a specific social concern

B. Those who pass the first screening shall submit a complete business plan. They are provided with coaches to help them craft their full-blown plans.
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PHILIPPINE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (PCCI) 3rd Floor, ECC Building 355 Sen. Gil Puyat Avenue, Makati City Phone: (632) 896.4549 i 896.4798 Fax: (632) 899.1727 Email: pcci@philippinechamber.com Website: www.philippinechamber.com

The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) is a non-stock, non-profit, and non-government organization of small, medium, and large enterprises as well as local chambers and industry associations. It represents the various sectors of business committed to working together for a healthier Philippine economy and to improve the viability of business. PCCI acts as a proactive catalyst in building globally competitive enterprises in partnership with government, local chambers, academe, and other business organizations. Throughout its 100-year existence, the Chamber has been an important partner of government in advancing key policy reform measures aimed at improving the countrys economic condition and promoting business development. Key focus is given on the steadfast support for the promotion and growth of micro, small, and medium enterprises nationwide. PCCI promotes the interests of the business community through its representation in government policy making and consultative bodies, to constructively engage government on issues affecting the business community. This comprises the core of PCCIs strategy of focused advocacy for business growth. Programs and Services: Representation in Government Policy-Making Bodies

Access to Regional Chamber Network Access to Business Opportunities Listing in the Philippine Trade & Industry Directory Access to Local and Foreign Business Information and Statistics Opportunity to Serve in Committees Opportunity to Meet and Do Business with Foreign Businessmen Business Facilitation Business Information Updates

Who may avail of these services: 1. Charter members Founders of the 11 incorporators and other duly elected charter members satisfying membership obligations.

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Regular members Private enterprises doing business in the Philippines and are registered with the appropriate government agencies; must consist of at least five (5) employees. Affiliate members Business associates or sectoral organizations duly registered under the laws of the Philippines. Associate members Entities that do not meet the membership qualifications as regular members as stated in the PCCI by-laws. Local chamber members Local chambers of commerce and industry registered under the laws of the country and are duly accredited with the chamber in accordance with its existing rules. Government agencies Other organizations

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PHILIPPINE EXPORTERS CONFEDERATION, INC. (PHILEXPORT) International Trade Center Complex Roxas Boulevard corner Sen. Gil J. Puyat Avenue, Pasay City Phone: (632) 833.2531 to 34 Fax: (632) 831.3707 Email: communications@philexport.ph Website: www.philexport.ph

The Philippine Exporters Confederation, Inc. (PHILEXPORT) is the countrys umbrella organization of exporters which is mandated, under the Export Development Act of 1994, to strengthen the countrys export industry through its export promotion and development programs. It started as the Philippine Exporters Foundation which was established in October 30, 1984 under Executive Order 992. It later merged with another exporters association, the Confederation of Philippine Exporters, in October 25, 1991 to become what it is today. PHILEXPORT is a non-stock, non-profit service organization which intends to work towards a sustainable development and prosperity for the Philippines and the Filipinos through exports. PHILEXPORT aims to lead the export community and work with government in the pursuit of an export-led national growth and development and turn the Philippines into a globally-competitive exporting nation by establishing an export-friendly environment and by further unifying and strengthening the export sector. To date, PHILEXPORT has a membership of about 4,000, including companies belonging to 19 regional and provincial chapters and 52 industry associations that have affiliated themselves with PHILEXPORT. They are represented by 17 Trustees elected every two years by their sectoral members. Programs and Services: 1. Policy Advocacy As the unified voice of exporters, PHILEXPORT is actively engaged in policy discussions and deliberations on issues affecting the industry. Position papers and policy programs are developed and implemented based on inputs generated from its Trustees and members. It has an extensive network covering the academe; three branches of government; other traderelated government agencies; media and trade-related non-government organizations.

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In responding to this mandate, PHILEXPORT likewise sits as an active participant in various policy committees, councils and chambers of commerce including the following:

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Export Development Council (EDC) National Competitiveness Council (NCC) International Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ICCP) Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) Employers Confederation of the Philippines (ECOP) Philippines Inc. European Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines (ECCP) Committees of the Small and Medium Enterprise Development Council (SMEDC) National Agriculture and Fisheries Council (NAFC) National Consumers Affairs Council (NCAC) Philippine Article Numbering Council, Inc. (PANC) Philippine Foundation for Crime Prevention Science and Technology Coordinating Council (STCC) Export Trade Complaints Committee Women Business Council

Facilitation and Advisory Through its Export Facilitation Department, PHILEXPORT is able to provide the necessary frontline services such as trade advisory, facilitation and referral; buyer-seller and investment matching; trade fair participation; special promotions program and selling missions to members and foreign clients. Other services provided include processing of the APEC Business Travel Card and facilitation of PHILEXPORTs corporate social responsibility activities mainly through the exporter-subcontractor matching program. Specialized Training Programs, Seminars and Workshops PHILEXPORT organizes a number of regular and per-need based seminars to assist members in their technical skills, managerial, product development and other training requirements. Information Collection and Dissemination PHILEXPORT partly responds to the information needs of its members through: . PHILEXPORT News and Features the PNF is the major policy advocacy paper released every Friday to all newspapers nationwide. It
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PHILEXPORT website (www.philexport.ph) the website contains information on PHILEXPORT as an organization, its services, industry profiles, list of PHILEXPORT members, trade opportunities, calendar of events and links to relevant trade websites. There are also on-line applications for membership and its renewal, aside from providing a venue for members suggestions and comments on certain issues. Market Update, Policy Advisories and Activities Bulletin sent to all or to sectoral members within 48 hours that they are received by PHILEXPORT. Sources include embassies; online newsletters and other publications; local and international business support organizations and other similar agencies.

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Project Development and Monitoring To help address the technical and funding requirements of PHILEXPORT and its members, PHILEXPORT networks with local and foreign partners in the implementation of developmental projects. It also manages the Regional and Sectoral Support Funds from which members may draw modest amount as subsidy to their projects such as capability building, production of promotional collaterals, participation in trade shows, product development and productivity enhancement. Bonded Warehousing Operations PHILEXPORT operates a bonded warehouse, 1,045 for miscellaneous goods, to enable its members to avail of the duty-free importation of their raw materials, inputs and packaging to manufacture goods for re-export. Offering reasonable rates and computer-assisted documentation processing, PHILEXPORTs CBW provides a better alternative to other existing import for re-export schemes such as the duty drawback and reexport bond schemes. One-Stop Export Documentation Under a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) signed with the Export Development Council (EDC), PHILEXPORT and its chapters manage administratively the operations of the One-Stop Export Service Center (OSEDC) in Manila, Cebu, Davao, Cagayan de Oro, Subic and Iloilo. These OSEDCs house under one roof representatives of the different government agencies involved in export documentation processing, namely the Bureau of Animal Industry; Bureau of Customs; Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources; and Bureau of Plant Industry;Fiber Industry Development Authority; and the National Statistics Office.

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PHILIPPINE FOOD PROCESSORS AND EXPORTERS ORGANIZATION, INC. (PHILFOODEX) Unit 1205, 12th Floor, Jollibee Plaza Building Emerald Avenue, Ortigas Center, Pasig City Phone: (632) 634.2171 i 634.3304 i 643.3466 Fax: (632) 637.7434 Email: philfoodex@pldtdsl.net Website: www.philfoodex.org.ph

The Philippine Food Processors and Exporters Organization, Inc. (PHILFOODEX), is a non-stock, non-profit organization composed of micro, small, medium and large scale food manufacturers and exporters in the Philippines. Established in 1986, PHILFOODEX is the leading food association in the country with around 300 members. Recognized by the private business sector and government partners as the voice of food manufacturers and exporters, it enjoys a unique privilege of working closely with them on critical issues affecting the food industry. PHILFOODEX is one with government in its thrust on food security and abundance and in sustaining the countrys economic growth. Vision To be an internationally renowned Philippine food organization which adopts practices that will contribute to environmentally sustainable businesses, enhancing competitiveness in the global market to benefit members, employees, consumers, stockholders and the community we operate. Mission

Work closely with government to enable members to achieve global competitiveness To be the single and recognized voice of the food manufacturers and exporters Assist members in their marketing technology, raw material, financing, and other requirements Promote closer coordination among farmers, processors, exporters and other stakeholders to achieve increased exports of food.

Programs and Services: 1. Information Dissemination PHILFOODEX publishes a quarterly newsletter called The Philippine FOODEXPRESS. The newsletter incorporates market updates, the latest
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PHILEXIM Lending Facility PHILFOODEX provides collateral free loans at competitive rates to members who need to bridge capital requirements.

10. Clustering PHILFOODEX is now clustering its members according to products or interests. The objectives of clustering are to: know and to address the problems of each cluster, formulate ways on how to solve these problems, create new market, promote products locally and internationally, know the latest food trends, innovate new products, have a stronger voice with the government and promote camaraderie among its members. Who may avail of these services: Micro, small and medium enterprises who are members of PHILFOODEX. How to avail of these services: Visit, call, write or email PHILFOODEX

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PHILIPPINE SMALL AND MEDIUM BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION INC. (PHILSMED) #1 Sta. Escolastica St. corner Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City Phone: (632) 832.0996 Fax: (632) 834.2994 Email: philsmed@ph.inter.net philsmedfoundation@yahoo.com Website: www.philsmed.com.ph

The Philippine Small and Medium Business Development Foundation (PHILSMED) is a non-stock, non-profit organization established in 1992 to help in the growth and business development of SMEs. The PHILSMED Foundation is trusted by international grant giving entities and is accredited as a non-government organization (NGO). It is a member of the World Association for Small and Medium Enterprises (WASME). The foundation became an award winning organization when it received the seal of excellence from the Association of Small and Medium Enterprises in Beijing, China in 2001. Since its founding in 1992, PHILSMED has helped SMEs by: (1) Implementing a Philippine Industry Development Program covering selected areas in the Philippines, where 12 priority products and services are assisted as they are marketed locally and internationally; (2) Expanding the use of PHILSMEDs Philippine SME Entrepreneurship Handbook which was developed exclusively for SMEs; (3) Establishing of the Mindanao Product Showroom in Cagayan de Oro City, the first catalogue showroom in the Philippines, which is essentially a one-stop shop for both suppliers and buyers of products in Mindanao; (4) Conducting the yearly Business Opportunities Forum where world-class specialists and consultants from both overseas and the Philippines present new product and service trends; and (5) Conducting a regular workshop series of How-To-Do-Business in various countries. Programs and Services: 1. 2. 3. Taps institutions (local and foreign), government agencies and private companies to generate support and funds for the benefit of SMEs; Classifies and identifies SMEs based on their needs and problems and create solutions through partnerships and project collaborations among SMEs and other organizations; Serves as a channel/conduit of SMEs to meet and conduct business with large corporations and foreign governments through business fora, trade missions to foreign countries, trade fairs, e-commerce, seminars, training, and workshops, etc.; Provides assistance to SMEs primarily in the areas of marketing, advocacy, and education; and, Acts as consultant in trade and tourism management, marketing, product development, and design.
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Who may avail of these services: Small and medium enterprises, local government units, government agencies, and the academe How to avail yourself of these services: Visit, call, or e-mail PHILSMED. You may also visit its website at www.philsmed.com.ph.

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BMSMED Assistance Center 5/F, Trade and Industry Bldg. 361 Sen. Gil J. Puyat Avenue Makati City Phone: (02) 976.5744 (02) 976.5730 loc. 3144 Fax: (02) 896.7916 Email: bmsmed@dti.gov.ph Satellite Offices Quezon City Office 2/F, Cooling Tower Quezon City Hall Phone:

(02) 928.6124

Valenzuela Office 3/F, Valenzuela Convention Center Valenzuela City Hall Compound Phone: (02) 291.6765 BOI-NERBAC Board of Investment #385 Sen. Gil Puyat Avenue Makati City Phone: (02) 897.2116 Fax: (02) 895.8322 Email: clrosales@boi.gov.ph

National Capital Region (NCR) Area Offices Area 1 Office (Manila, Pasay & Paraaque) 2/F, Park N Ride Lawton P. Burgos Avenue corner Dr. Basa St. Ermita, Manila Phone: (02) 536.7153 Area 2 Office (Makati, Las Pias, Pasig, Muntinlupa, Pateros & Taguig) 2/F, Atrium of Makati Bldg. Makati Ave. cor. Paseo de Roxas Makati City Phone: (02) 501.5135 Area 3 Office (Mandaluyong, Marikina, Quezon City & San Juan) G/F, Highway 54 Plaza EDSA (across SM Megamall) Mandaluyong City Telefax: (02) 706.1767 Area 4 (Kaloocan, Malabon, Navotas & Valenzuela) 5/F Araneta Square Mall Monumento Circle, Kaloocan City Phone: (02) 332.0854 i 332.0829

Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) Abra SME Center DTI Provincial Office Capitulacion St., Zone II Bangued, Abra Phone: (074) 752.7737 Telefax: (074) 752.5616 Email: dtiabra@yahoo.com Apayao SME Center DTI Provincial Office Poblacion, Luna, Apayao Mobile: (0928) 785.9631 Email: dti_apayao@yahoo.com Benguet SME Desk DTI Provincial Office Jesnor Bldg. #4 Carino St., Baguio City, Benguet Phone: (074) 443.6549/9715 Email: bdd_dticar@yahoo.com iidd_ro@yahoo.com

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National Economic Research and Business Assistance Center (NERBAC) - Baguio (CAR) PTA Compound Gov. Pack Road, Baguio City Phone: (074) 443.6549 Telefax: (074) 442.6185 Fax: (074) 442.5688 Email: nerbac_car@yahoo.com Sustainable Partnership for Energizing Entrepreneurship Development Business Assistance Center (SPEED-BAC) Benguet State University BSU Campus, La Trinidad, Benguet Phone: (074) 422.2402 loc. 18 (074) 422.2127 loc. 18 Fax: (074) 422.2281 i 422.2127 Email: czar_dren@yahoo.com Ifugao SME Center DTI Provincial Office Abellera Bldg., Dullagan, Poblacion West Lagawe, Ifugao Telefax: (074) 382.2006 Email: dtiterraces@yahoo.com Kalinga SME Center 2/F, Lua Building Dagupan, Tabuk, Kalinga Phone: (074) 423.0748 Email: dtikalinga@yahoo.com Mountain Province SME Center DTI Provincial Office 2/F, Walter Club Centrum Bontoc, Mountain Province Telefax: (074) 602.1047 Email: dtimountain@digitelone.com

Region I Ilocos Region Ilocos Norte Investment Center Provincial Capitol Laoag City, Ilocos Norte Phone: (077) 770.5285 Fax: (077) 770.5286 Email: inquiry@intic.com Website: www.intic.com Sustainable Partnership for Energizing Entrepreneurship Development Business Assistance Center (SPEED-BAC) Mariano Marcos State University Batac, Ilocos Norte Telefax: (077) 792.3191 Ilocos Sur SME Center DTI Provincial Office 3/F, A.R. Lahoz Bldg. Jose Singson St., Vigan City Ilocos Sur Phone: (077) 722.2688 Fax: (077) 722.8731 Email: dtivigan@yahoo.com National Economic Research and Business Assistance Center (NERBAC) - Ilocos Rm. 301, Juanita Commercial Bldg. San Fernando City,La Union Phone: (072) 700.1025 Fax: (072) 700.1023 to 24 Email: merliedm@yahoo.com Website: www.nerbac.ilocos.net Dagupan Business Center Peoples Astrodome, Tapuac District Dagupan City, Pangasinan Phone: (075) 514.0417

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Sustainable Partnership for Energizing Entrepreneurship Development Business Assistance Center (SPEED-BAC) Pangasinan State University Urdaneta City, Pangasinan Telefax: (075) 568.4673 Email: psu_bac@yahoo.com

Nueva Vizcaya SME Center DTI Provincial Office 2/F, Lumicao Bldg. Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya Phone: (078) 321.2023 Fax: (078) 805.1347 Email: dtinvaviz@yahoo.com Quirino SME Center DTI Provincial Office DIP Bldg., San Marcos Cabarroguis, Quirino Telefax: (078) 692.5047 Email: R02.Quirino@dti.gov.ph

Region II Cagayan Valley Batanes SME Center DTI Provincial Office G/F, Ricardo Aberilla Bldg. National Road, Basco, Batanes Mobile: (0918) 240.9237 (0920) 900.4250 Cagayan SME Center DTI Provincial Office 3/F, Tony Go Bldg. Cor. Luna & Burgos Sts. Tuguegarao City, Cagayan Phone: (078) 846.4410 Telefax: (078) 846.1628 Email: dticagayan@yahoo.com National Economic Research and Business Assistance Center (NERBAC) - Cagayan Valley Regional Government Center Carig, Tuguegarao City, Cagayan Phone: (078) 846.7466 Fax: (078) 846.4637 Email: dtitwo@pldtdsl.net RO2@dti.gov.ph Isabela SME Center DTI Provincial Office 2/F, MercedesBldg. National Highway, Brgy. Alibago Ilagan, Isabela Telefax: (078) 622.3748 Email: dti_isabela@yahoo.com

Region III Central Luzon National Economic Research and Business Assistance Center (NERBAC) - Central Luzon G/F, Angeles Business Centre NEPO Mart Complex Angeles City Phone: (045) 625.9291 Fax: (045) 625.9607 Email: dtireg3@pldtdsl.net support@nerbac-centraluzon.com Aurora SME Center DTI Provincial Office Cordial Bldg. National Highway, Brgy. Suklayin Baler, Aurora Telefax: (042) 209.4213 Email: dti_aurora@yahoo.com Bataan SME Center Capitol Compound, Balanga City, Bataan Telefax: (047) 237.5474 Email: dtibat@pldtdsl.net

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Bulacan SME Center Bulacan Chamber of Commerce and Industry Hiyas ng Bulacan Convention Center Capitol Grounds, Malolos, Bulacan Telefax: (044) 791.2574 i 662.1180 Email: bcci@mozcom.com Nueva Ecija SME Center 2/F, Manila Bldg. Maharlika Highway cor. Gen. Tinio St. Cabanatuan City Phone: (044) 463.8296 Fax: (044) 600.0930 Email: dtinepo@pldtdsl.net Olongapo SME Center 2/F, Olongapo City Hall Olongapo City c/o DTI Provincial Office Phone: (047) 224.5988 Telefax: (047) 224.6545 Email: dtizam@subictel.com Pampanga SME Center Capitol Bldg. Capitol Compound San Fernando City, Pampanga Telefax: (045) 861.2711 Email: pampanga_pipo@yahoo.com Sustainable Partnership for Energizing Entrepreneurship Development Business Assistance Center (SPEED-BAC) Pampanga Agricultural College PAC Campus, Magalang, Pampanga Telefax: (045) 866.0809 Email: royskempis@yahoo.com Tarlac SME Center DTI Provincial Office 2/F, Anita Bldg., Zamora St. San Roque, Tarlac City Phone: (045) 982.4724 Telefax: (045) 800.1450 Email: trcbn@pldtdsl.net tarlacchamber@yahoo.com
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Zambales SME Center DOST Bldg., Balili, Iba, Zambales Phone: (047) 224.6545 Fax: (047) 224.5988 Email: dti_iba@digitelone.com

Region IV-A CALABARZON Batangas SME Center DTI Provincial Office NACIDA Bldg., B. Morada Avenue Lipa City, Batangas Telefax: (043) 756.1336 Email: dtibats@yahoo.com Cavite SME Center DTI Provincial Office #36 Malihan St., Zone 1 Dasmarias, Cavite Phone: (046) 414.0188 i 414.0904 Fax : (046) 414.0699 Email: dticav_idd@yahoo.com Laguna SME Center DTI Provincial Office Laguna Trade & Tourism Center No. 38, Purok 3, Km. 75 Banca-Banca National Highway, Victoria, Laguna Telefax: (049) 559.0254 Fax: (049) 559.0151 Email: idd_laguna@yahoo.com National Economic Research and Business Assistance Center (NERBAC) - CALABARZON Unit 1, G/F, Marcelita Bldg. National Highway, Real, Calamba City Phone: (049) 545.6169 Fax: (049) 545.7573 Email: dti4a@yahoo.com dti4aplanning@yahoo.com Website:www.nerbac-calabarzon.com

Quezon-Lucena Chamber of Commere and Industry Business Center 2/F Dinglasan Bldg. Quezon Avenue, Lucena City Phone: (042) 660.1779 Rizal SME Center DTI Provincial Office, 2/F Budgetlane Arcade, National Road Brgy. San Jose, Antipolo City Phone: (02) 630.6891 Fax: (02) 630.4231 Sustainable Partnership for Energizing Entrepreneurship Development Business Assistance Center (SPEED-BAC) Roosevelt College System Sumulong Highway, Cainta, Rizal Phone: (02) 681.6210 Email : rcs_bac@yahoo.com Rodriguez One Stop Public Center Local Government of Rodriguez Phone: (02) 941.3897 i 941.1338

Sustainable Partnership for Energizing Entrepreneurship Development Business Assistance Center (SPEED-BAC) Small & Medium Entrepreneur Association, Inc. Municipal Compound, San Jose Occidental Mindoro Phone: (043) 491.2131 Oriental Mindoro SME Center DTI Provincial Office Provincial Capitol Complex Brgy. Camilmil, Calapan City Oriental Mindoro Telefax: (043) 286.7093 Email: dtiormin@yahoo.com National Economic Research and Business Assistance Center (NERBAC) - MIMAROPA 2/F, FILCON Bldg. Corner Leuterio and Ramirez Sts. San Vicente, Calapan City Oriental Mindoro Phone: (02) 890.1712 i 890.5333 Telefax: (043) 288.1869 Fax: (02) 899.0900 Email: dti_mimaropa@yahoo.com Palawan SME Center DTI Provincial Office 2/F Circon Bldg. Rizal Avenue corner Valencia St. Puerto Princesa City, Palawan Phone: (048) 433.2492 Fax: (048) 434.2965 Email: dtipalawan@yahoo.com Romblon SME Center DTI Provincial Office 3/F, JM Diaz Bldg. Quezon St., Romblon, Romblon Telefax: (042) 567.5090

Region IV-B MIMAROPA Marinduque SME Center DTI Provincial Office Cor. Moreno & Del Mundo Sts. Brgy. Malusak, Boac, Marinduque Telefax: (042) 311.1039 i 332.1750 Email: dti-mrq@digitelone.com Occidental Mindoro SME Center DTI Provincial Office 2/F, JMJ Bldg., Lapu-Lapu St. San Jose, Occidental Mindoro Phone: (043) 491.2131 Telefax: (043) 491.2210

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Region V Bicol Region Albay SME Center DTI Provincial Office 2/F, ACCI Bldg. Pearanda Extension, Bonot Legaspi City, Albay Telefax: (052) 820.6830 Email: dtialbay@yahoo.com National Economic Research and Business Assistance Center (NERBAC) - Bicol DTI Regional Office 3/F, Albay Capitol Annex Bldg. Old Albay District, Legaspi City Phone: (052) 480.5719 Fax:(052) 245.5942 i 480.5171/5718 Email: ro@dti.gov.ph

Catanduanes SME Center DTI Provincial Office Catanduanes State Colleges Compound, Calatagan Virac, Catanduanes Phone: (052) 811.1506 Fax: (052) 811.1376 i 811.1947 Email: dticatanduanes@yahoo.com Masbate SME Center DTI Provincial Office DTI Bldg., Capitol Drive, Masbate City Telefax: (056) 333.5733/34 Email: dtimas@mozcom.com Sorsogon SME Center DTI Provincial Office 2/F, Benjamin Ty Bldg. Cor. Vera & Quezon Sts. Sorsogon City, Sorsogon Phone: (056) 211.1467 Fax: (056) 211.1479 Email: dtisor@globalink.net.ph

Camarines Norte SME Center DTI Provincial Office Carlos Segundo St., Daet Camarines Norte Phone: (054) 721.2196 i 571.2310 Fax: (054) 440.1339 Email: dti_cnpo@yahoo.com Camarines Sur SME Center DTI Provincial Office FEDMACSI Bldg. Panganiban Drive, Naga City Camarines Sur Phone: (054) 811.2787 Telefax: (054) 473.8111 i 811.2858 Email: dticamsur@yahoo.ca Sustainable Partnership for Energizing Entrepreneurship Development Business Assistance Center (SPEED-BAC) Camarines Sur State Agricultural College CSSAC Campus, Pili, Camarines Sur Phone: (054) 475.6699 loc. 127 Fax: (054) 477.3341 Email: tri_gel_ann@yahoo.com.au

Region VI Western Visayas Aklan SME Center DTI Provincial Office JSM Bldg. Veterans Ave., Kalibo, Aklan Phone: (036) 262.5919 Fax: (036) 268.5280 Email: dtiaklan@skyinet.net Sustainable Partnership for Energizing Entrepreneurship Development Business Assistance Center (SPEED-BAC) Aklan State University ASU Campus, Kalibo, Aklan Phone: (036) 268.2603 Fax: (036) 267.6821 Email: asu_bac@yahoo.com

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Antique SME Center DTI Provincial Office 2/F, Susana Bldg. Isabel-Fornier Sts., San Jose, Antique Telefax: (036) 320.1569 Email: dtiant@globelines.com Capiz SME Center DTI Provincial Office 2/F, Bermejo Bldg. McKinley St., Roxas City, Capiz Phone: (036) 621.1151 Fax: (036) 621.2637 Email: dticapiz@skyinet.net

Negros Occidental SME Center DTI Provincial Office 3/F, Prudential Life Bldg. San Juan corner Luzuriaga Sts. Bacolod City, Negros Occidental Phone: (034) 433.7920 Telefax: (034) 433.0250 Email: dti_neg@globelines.com.ph Technology and Livelihood Development Center (Provincial Government) Kadiwa Center, Gatuslao St. Bacolod City, Negros Occidental Telefax: (034) 432.3413/14 Email: ldcnegocc2000@yahoo.com

Guimaras SME Center DTI Provincial Office 2/F, JJMC Bldg. San Miguel, Jordan, Guimaras
Telefax: Email: (033) 581.3165 dtiguim@gmail.com

Region VII Central Visayas Bohol SME Center DTI Provincial Office 2/F, FCB Bldg., CPG Avenue Tagbilaran City, Bohol Phone: (038) 411.3302 i 501.8828 Telefax: (038) 411.3533 Email: dtibohol@yahoo.com Cebu SME Center DTI Provincial Office 3/F, LDM Bldg. M.J. Cuenco Avenue cor. Legazpi St. Cebu City Phone: (032) 255.7082 i 253.2631 253.5377 i 225.2165 Fax: (032) 254.0840 i 412.1856 Email: dticebu@dticebu.net.ph

Iloilo SME Center and National Economic Research and Business Assistance Center (NERBAC) - Iloilo DTI Building Corner J.M. Basa-Peralta St. Iloilo City Phone: (033) 335.0548i 335.0060 Telefax: (033) 335.0083 Email: ro6@dti.gov.ph dtireg6@skynet.net Sustainable Partnership for Energizing Entrepreneurship Development Business Assistance Center (SPEED-BAC) Central Philippine University CPU Campus, Jaro, Iloilo City Phone: (033) 329.1971 Fax: (033) 329.1094 Email: m-o-pen@yahoo.com

National Economic Research Business Assistance Center (NERBAC) - Cebu G/F, LDM Bldg. Lapu-Lapu St., Cebu City Phone: (032) 255.0036 i 412.1989 412.1868 Fax: (032) 253.7465 Email: dti7@dtiro7.net.ph RO7@dti.gov.ph 255

Sustainable Partnership for Energizing Entrepreneurship Development Business Assistance Center (SPEED-BAC) Cebu State College of Science & Technology MJ Cuenca & R. Palma Sts., Cebu City Phone: (032) 416.6501 Fax: (032) 255.2808 Email: lady_bebss@yahoo.com Negros Oriental SME Center DTI Provincial Office 2/F, Uymatiao Bldg. San Jose St., Dumaguete City Negros Oriental Phone: (035) 225.7210/11 i 422.5509 Fax : (035) 422.1764 Email : dtinegor@globelines.com.ph Sustainable Partnership for Energizing Entrepreneurship Development Business Assistance Center (SPEED-BAC) Dr. Miciano Road, Dumaguete City Phone: (035) 422.7063 Fax : (035) 225.0617 Email: chezsanbenru@yahoo.com Siquijor SME Center DTI Provincial Office CF Bldg. Legaspi St., Poblacion Siquijor, Siquijor Telefax: (035) 344.2238 Email: dtisiquijor@yahoo.com

Eastern Samar SME Center DTI Provincial Office 2/F, Formida Bldg. Cinco St., Borongan, Eastern Samar Phone: (055) 560.9746 Fax: (055) 261.3124 Email: espodti@yahoo.com Leyte SME Assistance Center and Trade Center Capitol Grounds, Tacloban City, Leyte Telefax: (053) 523.0229 Email: ltipc@leyte.org.ph floredeliz@yahoo.com National Economic Research Business Assistance Center (NERBAC) - Palo, Leyte DTI Regional Office 8 Pawing, Palo, Leyte Phone: (053) 323.3035/5680 Fax: (053) 323.4082 Email: dti8region8@yahoo.com Northern Samar SME Center DTI Provincial Office 2/F, Singson Apartment Corner Balite & Quirino Sts. Catarman, Northern Samar Telefax: (055) 251.8334 Email: dti_nsamar@yahoo.com One Stop Shop Center Calbayog City Hall J.D. Avelino St., Calbayog City Phone: (055) 209.3357 Samar SME Center DTI Provincial Office 2/F, Moratal Bldg. Cor. Mabini Ave. & San Fernando St. Catbalogan, Samar Phone: (055) 251.6417 Telefax: (055) 251.2196 Email: dtisamar@yahoo.com

Region VIII Eastern Visayas Biliran SME Center DTI Provincial Office 2/F, 4th Door, JAC Bldg. Caneja St., Naval, Biliran Phone: (053) 500.9677 Telefax: (053) 500.9390 Email: dti_biliran@yahoo.com
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Southern Leyte SME Center DTI Provincial Office Caridad Uy Bldg. S. Demetrio St., Abgao, Maasin City Southern Leyte Phone: (053) 570.8595/96 Fax: (053) 381.4099 Email: dtimaasin@yahoo.com

Region IX Zamboanga Peninsula Isabela City SME Center DTI Provincial Office City Hall Bldg. Sunrise, Isabela City, Basilan Telefax: (062) 200.7822 Zamboanga City SME Center DTI Provincial Office 2/F, Vicente Wee Bldg. Veterans Avenue, Zamboanga City Phone: (062) 991.2704/05 Fax: (062) 993.0594 Email: dtizambo@pldtdsl.net dtizambo@yahoo.com Zamboanga del Norte SME Center DTI Provincial Office G/F Executive Bldg. Government Complex Dipolog City, Zamboanga del Norte Phone: (065) 212.2331 i 212.2944 Fax: (065) 212.5862 Email: dtizdn@yahoo.com Zamboanga del Sur SME Center DTI Provincial Office NACIDA Bldg., Capitol Complex Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur Phone: (062) 214.2516/3326 Fax: (062) 850.7001 Email: dtizds@yahoo.com

National Economic Research Business Assistance Center (NERBAC) - Zamboanga 3/F VHW Bldg., Veteran Avenue Zamboanga City Telefax: (062) 990.2177 Email: dti09@yahoo.com RO9@dti.gov.ph dti9@pldtdsl.net nerbac9@gmail.com Zamboanga Sibugay SME Center DTI Provincial Office 2/F, J-Jireh Bldg. Veterans Village, National Highway Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay Telefax: (062) 333.5532

Region X Northern Mindanao Bukidnon SME Center DTI Provincial Office Manuel Bldg. San Isidro St., Malaybalay City Bukidnon Telefax: (088) 813.2101 Email: dtibuk@philcom.ph Northern Bukidnon Sub-Office Municipal Hall Manalo Fortich, Bukidnon Phone: (088) 813.2101 Southern Bukidnon Sub-Office Municipal Hall, Maramag, Bukidnon Phone: (088) 813.2101 Business Assistance Center City Hall Complex, Ozamis City Phone: (088) 521.2891

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Camiguin SME Center DTI Provincial Office Tourism Pavillon, J.P. Rizal St. Mambajao, Camiguin Phone: (088) 387.0036/0237 Telefax: (088) 387.0037 Email: dti_camiguin@yahoo.com Lanao del Norte SME Center DTI Provincial Office 0171 PM Durias Bldg. Quezon Avenue Ext., Pala-o Iligan City, Lanao del Norte Phone: (063) 221.5532/5534 Telefax: (063) 221.6151 Email: dti_lanao@yahoo.com UNLAD Kabayan Migrant Services Foundation, Inc. SEEDS Center Bag-ong Linamon, Lanao del Norte Telefax: (063) 349.1144 Email: unladkailigan@yahoo.com Misamis Occidental SME Center DTI Provincial Office Casing Bldg. J. P. Quijano St., Oroqueta City Misamis Occidental Telefax: (088) 531.1231 Email: dtimoc@yahoo.com Misamis Oriental SME Center Oro Business Promotion Center 2/F, 52nd Bldg. T. Gaerlan St., Cagayan de Oro City Phone: (08822) 857.4867 Fax: (08822) 722.291 i 712.473 Email: dti10mor@websprinter.net National Economic Research Business Assistance Center (NERBAC) - Northern Mindanao NACIDA Bldg. Corrales Ave. cor. A Luna St. Cagayan de Oro City Phone: (08822) 729.291i 722.278
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(08822) 726.354 dti.r10@yahoogroups.com

Region XI Southern Mindanao Compostela Valley SME Center DTI Provincial Office 2/F, Tru Bank Bldg. Aravejo St., Nabuntulan Compostela Valley Telefax: (084) 376.0500 Email: dticomval@yahoo.com Davao City SME Center Davao City Chamber of Commerce & Industry Inc. 2/F, DCCCII Bldg., J. P. Laurel Avenue Bajada, Davao City Phone: (082) 221.7515/7552 Fax: (082) 226.4433 Email: info@davaochamber.bayandsl.ph National Economic Research Business Assistance Center (NERBAC) - Davao 2/F, Mintrade Bldg. Monteverde corner Sales Sts. Davao City Telefax: (082) 225.4847 Phone: (082) 224.0511 local 205 Fax: (082) 300.9579 i 221.4952 Email: R11@dti.gov.ph Sustainable Partnership for Energizing Entrepreneurship Development Business Assistance Center (SPEED-BAC) MASIKAP Foundation, Inc. DBP Bldg., CM Recto, Davao City Phone: (082) 225.0960 i 228.6470 Email: speed_davao@yahoo.com

Davao del Norte SME Center DTI Provincial Office Government Center, Mankilam Tagum City, Davao del Norte Phone: (084) 217.3337/3832 Telefax: (084) 400.1451 Email: dtidn@yahoo.com St. Marys College Business Resource Center National Highway Tagum City, Davao del Norte Phone: (084) 217.2398 Davao del Norte Technology and Livelihood Development Center National Highway Tagum City, Davao del Norte Phone: (084) 400.4298 Davao del Sur SME Center Institute for Community Services and Development Corjesu College, Sacred Heart Ave. Digos City, Davao del Sur Telefax: (082) 553.2507 Email: icsd@cjc.edu.ph Davao Oriental SME Center DTI Provincial Office 3/F, Valles Bldg. Rizal St., Mati, Davao Oriental Phone: (087) 388.3735 Fax: (087) 811.4072 Email: dtidvor@yahoo.com

General Santos SME Center DTI General Santos City Field Office 2/F, R.A. Bldg. South Osmea, General Santos City Phone: (083) 301.8057 Fax : (083) 552.8385 Email: dti12_gs@pldtdsl.net dti12_gs@yahoo.com National Economic Research Business Assistance Center (NERBAC) - GenSan G/F, RA Bldg. South Osmea, General Santos City Phone: (083) 228.9837 i 520.0071 Fax : (083) 552.8385/8250 Email: nerbac12@yahoo.com Notre Dame Business Resource Center Foundation, Inc. Notre Dame of Dadiangas College Marist Ave., General Santos City Phone: (083) 552.3252 i 301.4606 Fax: (083) 552.5400 Email: nddc@manista.nddc.edu.ph brbmbrc@yahoo.com North Cotabato Investment Promotion Center Provincial Capitol, Amas Kidapawan City, North Cotabato Phone: (064) 278.7052 Kidapawan City Investment Promotion Center Kidapawan City Hall Kidapawan City, North Cotabato Phone: (064) 278.3344 Sarangani SME Center DTI Provincial Office 2/F NGA Bldg. Capitol Park, Alabel, Sarangani Phone: (083) 508.2277 Telefax: (083) 508.2014 Email : dti12_sp@pldtdsl.net dti12_sp@yahoo.com

Region XII SOCSKSARGEN Cotabato City SME Center DTI Provincial Office 5/F, CYM Bldg. Don Rufino Alonzo St., Cotabato City Phone (064) 421.9952 Fax: (064) 421.3351 Email: dti12_cc@pldtdsl.net dti12_cc@yahoo.com
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South Cotabato SME Center DTI Provincial Office 3/F, Deluz Bldg. Gensan Drive cor. Aquino St. Koronadal City Telefax: (083) 228.2659 Email: dti12_sc@yahoo.com Sultan Kudarat SME Center DTI Provincial Office 2/F, Quality Appliance Bldg. Alunan Highway, Tacurong City Sultan Kudarat Phone: (064) 477.0059 Telefax: (064) 200.3166 Email: dti12_sk@yahoo.com

Surigao del Norte SME Center DTI Provincial Office 2/F, Tamayo Bldg. Capitol Road, Surigao City Surigao del Norte Phone: (086) 826.4047 Telefax: (086) 826.2373 Email: dtisdn@yahoo.com Surigao del Sur SME Center DTI Provincial Office 3/F, Alex Bautista Bldg. Donasco St., Brgy. Bag-ong Lunsod Tandag, Surigao del Sur Telefax: (086) 211.3029 Email: dtitandag@yahoo.com

CARAGA Region Agusan del Norte SME Center DTI Provincial Office 3/F, Rudy Tiu Bldg. A.D. Curato St. Butuan City, Agusan del Norte Phone: (085) 341.9257 i 225.3341 Fax: (085) 815.6158 Email: dti_adn@yahoo.com National Economic Research Business Assistance Center (NERBAC) - CARAGA 3/F, D&V Plaza Bldg. J.C. Aquino Avenue, Butuan City Phone: (085)225.8847 Fax: (085) 815.6136 Email: nerbac_caraga@yahoo.com dti_caraga@yahoo.com Website: www.ourcaraga.com Agusan del Sur SME Center 2/F, Tourism Bldg. 703 National Highway San Francisco, Agusan del Sur Phone: (085) 242.3134 i 343.8591 Fax: (085) 839.2025 Email: dtiads@yahoo.com
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CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE
American Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines, Inc. (AmCham) 2/F, Corinthian Plaza CPO Box 2562, Paseo de Roxas Makati City Phone: (02) 818.7911 to 13 Fax: (02) 811.3081 Email: amcham@amchamphilippines.com Website:www.amchamphilippines.com Australian New Zealand Chamber of Commerce (Philippines) Inc. (ANZCHAM) 7/F, Ascott Makati, Glorietta 4 Ayala Center, Makati City Phone: (02) 755.8840 to 41 Fax: (02) 755.8843/44 Email: anzcham@anzcham.com Website: www.anzcham.com Australian Trade Commission Level 23, Tower 2, RCBC Plaza 6819 Ayala Avenue, Makati City Phone: (02) 757.8321 Fax: (02) 757.8327 Email:opportunities@austrade.com.ph British Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines c/o The British Embassy Manila 120 Upper McKinley Road McKinley Hill, Taguig City Phone: (02) 858.2255/2372/2373 Fax: (02) 858.2390 Email: secretariat@bccphil.com Website: www.bccphil.com Canadian Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines Unit 1406, Antel Corporate Centre 121 Valero St., Salcedo Village Makati City Phone: (02) 843.6457 i 843-6466/71 Fax: (02) 843.6469 Email: info@cancham.com.ph Website: www.cancham.com.ph
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European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) 19/F Axa Life Center Sen. Gil Puyat Ave., cor. Tindalo St. Makati City Phone: (02) 845.1324 i 759.6680 Fax: (02) 845.1395 to 97 (02) 759.6690 to 91 Email: info@eccp.com Website: www.eccp.com Indian Chamber of Commerce Phils., Inc. Rm. 1803, Cityland 10, Tower 1 156 H.V. Dela Costa St., Makati City Phone: (02) 814.0918 i 844.7222 Fax: (02) 844.6983 Email: icc@indianchamberphils.com indianchamberphils@tri-isys.com Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Philippines, Inc. 22/F, Trident Tower 312 Sen. Gil Puyat Avenue Salcedo Village, Makati City Phone: (02) 816. 6877, 892.3233 Fax. (02) 815.0317 Email jccipi@jccipi.com.ph Website: www.jccipi.com.ph Korean Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines, Inc. (KCCPI) Unit 1104, Antel Corporate Centre 121 Valero St., Salcedo Village Makati City Phone: (02) 885.7342 Fax: (02) 855.7343 Le Club-French Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines Unit B, 7/F, YL Holdings Bldg. 115 V. Rufino cor Salcedo St. Legaspi Village, Makati City Phone: (02) 813.9005 Fax: (02) 892.6114

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info@leclub-fcc.org www.leclub-fcc.org

Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) 3/F, ECC Bldg. 355 Sen. Gil Puyat Ave., Makati City Phone: (02) 896.4549 i 896.4798 Fax: (02) 899.1727 Email: pcci@philippinechamber.com Website: www.philippinechamber.com

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National Capital Region (NCR) Regional Office 12/F, Trafalgar Plaza 105 H.V. Dela Costa St. Salcedo Village, Makati City Phone: (02) 811.8231 to 33 (02) 811.836 Fax: (02) 811.8271 Email: orddti-ncr@info.com.ph NCR@dti.gov.ph Website: www.dtincr.ph/ Area 1 Office (Manila, Pasay & Paraaque) 2/F, Park N Ride Lawton P. Burgos Avenue corner Dr. Basa St. Ermita, Manila Phone: (02) 536.7153 Email: eca@dtincr.ph dtincr@info.com.ph NCR.AreaI@dti.gov.ph Area 2 Office (Makati, Las Pias, Pasig, Muntinlupa, Pateros & Taguig) 2/F, Room 208, Atrium of Makati Bldg. Makati Ave. cor. Paseo de Roxas Makati City Phone: (02) 864.0847 Fax: (02) 864.0829 Email: dtincr2@gmail.com NCR.AreaIII@dti.gov.ph Area 3 Office (Mandaluyong, Marikina, Quezon City & San Juan) G/F, Highway 54 Plaza EDSA (across SM Megamall) Mandaluyong City Telefax: (02) 706.1767 Email: mgrs@dtincr.ph dtincr3@info.com.ph Quezon City Satellite Office 2/F, Cooling Tower Quezon City Hall Phone: (02) 928.6124 Area 4 (Kaloocan, Malabon, Navotas & Valenzuela) 5/F, Araneta Square Mall Bonifacio Monumento Circle Rizal Avenue Ext. cor. Samson Road Kaloocan City Phone: (02) 332.0854 i 332.0829 Email: emd@dtincr.ph dtincr4@info.com.ph NCR.AreaIV@dti.gov.ph Valenzuela Satellite Office 3/F, Valenzuela Convention Center Valenzuela City Hall Compound Phone: (02) 291.6765

Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) Regional Office Jesnor Bldg. 4 Cario St., Baguio City, Benguet Phone: (074) 442.8634 i 442.1326 Fax: (074) 442.5688 Email myrnpablo@yahoo.com carmelitausman@dti.gov.ph dti_cordi@yahoo.com Abra G/F, King David Palace Hotel Capitulacion St., Zone II Bangued, Abra 2800 Phone: (074) 752.7737 Telefax: (074) 752.5616 Email: dtiabra@yahoo.com

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Apayao Troy n Pearl Bldg. 58 Aglipay Road Poblacion, Luna, 3813 Apayao Mobile: (0928) 785.9631 (0920) 938.9791 Email: dtiapayao@yahoo.com Benguet 3/F, Manongdo Bldg. 17 Private Road, Magsaysay Avenue 2600 Baguio City Phone: (074) 304.1129 i 442.3776 Telefax: (074) 619.2722 Email: dtibgt@yahoo.com.ph Ifugao 2/F, ABC Bldg. Poblacion West, Lagawe, Ifugao Telefax: (074) 382.2006 Email: dtiterraces@yahoo.com Kalinga 2/F, Lua Annex Bldg. Poblacion, Tabuk, Kalinga Phone: (074) 423.0748 Email: dtikalinga@yahoo.com Mountain Province 2/F, Walter Clapp Centrum Poblacion, Bontoc, Mountain Province Telefax: (074) 602.1047 Email: dtimountain@yahoo.com

Ilocos Norte 3/F, Pacific Bldg. Abadilla St., Laoag City, Ilocos Norte Phone: (077) 770.3243 Telefax: (077) 771.4268 Email: dtilaoag@yahoo.com dtilao@digitelone.com R01.Ilocos.Norte@dti.gov.ph Ilocos Sur Judy Chiu Bldg. Mabini St., Brgy. 1 Poblacion Vigan City, Ilocos Sur Phone: (077) 722.2688 i 722.0473 Fax: (077) 722.8731 Email: dtivigan@yahoo.com dtivigan@digitelone.com R01.Ilocos.Sur@dti.gov.ph La Union 2/F, Shaina Tower Quezon Avenue, San Fernando City La Union Phone: (072) 888.2455/4597 (072) 700.4142 Fax: (072) 700.0213 Email: dtilu@hotmail.com cwdlaunion@yahoo.com R01.La.Union@dti.gov.ph Pangasinan 2/F, Star Bldg. Arellano St., Dagupan City Pangasinan Phone: (075) 515.3183 Fax: (075) 523.4031 Email: dtipang@yahoo.com cwdpangasinan@yahoo.com R01.Pangasinan@dti.gov.ph

Region I - Ilocos Region Regional Office 4/F, Juanita Commercial Bldg. Quezon Avenue, San Fernando La Union Phone: (072) 700.1022 to 25 (072) 242. 4864 Fax: (072) 700.1023 Email: R01@dti.gov.ph dtireg1@yahoo.com dtireg1@hotmail.com FloranteLeal@dti.gov.ph
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Region II Cagayan Valley Regional Office 4/F, Tony Go Bldg. Corner Luna & Burgos Sts. Tuguegarao City, Cagayan Phone: (078) 846.2370 i 846.4635

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(078) 846.4637 dtitwo@gmail.com R02@dti.gov.ph

Region III Central Luzon Regional Office 2/F, Angeles Business Centre Teresa Avenue, Nepo Mart Complex Angeles City Phone: (045) 625. 9290/91 (045) 898.4900 i 625.9996 Fax: (045) 625.9607 Email: dtireg3@pldtdsl.net R03@dti.gov.ph corregidor@mozcom.com Aurora Cordial Bldg. National Highway, Brgy. Suklayin Baler, Aurora Telefax: (042) 209.4213 Email: dti_aurora@yahoo.com Bataan 3/F, Criselda Marie Bldg. Capitol Drive, Balanga, Bataan Telefax: (047) 237.3005 i 791.4221 Email: dtibat@pldtdsl.net dtibat@info.com.ph Bulacan 2/F, BFCCI Bldg. Mac Arthur Highway, Sumapa Malolos City, Bulacan Phone: (044) 791.0113 Telefax: (044) 791.2283 Email: dtimal@pldtdsl.net dti_bulacan@yahoo.com Nueva Ecija 2/F, CAL Bldg. 113 Gen. Tinio St. Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija Phone: (044) 602.5622 Telefax: (044) 463.8296 Email: dtinepo@pldtdsl.net

Batanes Aberilla Bldg. National Road, Basco, Batanes Mobile: (0918) 240.9237 Email: R02.Batanes@dti.gov.ph dti_batanes3900@yahoo.com Cagayan 3/F, Tony Go Bldg. Corner Luna & Burgos Sts. Tuguegarao City, Cagayan Phone: (078) 846.4410 Telefax: (078) 846.1628 Email: dticagayan@yahoo.com R02.Cagayan@dti.gov.ph Isabela G/F, Mercedes Bldg. Maharlika Highway, Brgy. Alibago Ilagan, Isabela Telefax: (078) 622.3748 Email: dti_isabela@yahoo.com R02.Isabela@dti.gov.ph Nueva Vizcaya ZB Saddul Bldg. #2 National Road, Sta. Rosa Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya Phone: (078) 321.2023 Telefax: (078) 805.1347 Email: dtinvaviz@yahoo.com R02.Nueva.Vizcaya@dti.gov.ph Quirino DIP Bldg. San Marcos, Cabarroguis, Quirino Telefax: (078) 692.5047 Email: R02.Quirino@dti.gov.ph dtiqno@yahoo.com.ph

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Pampanga 2/F, ABN Plaza Mac Arthur Highway, Sindalan San Fernando City, Pampanga Phone: (045) 860. 4625 Telefax: (045) 455. 1413 Email: dtipampanga@yahoo.com Tarlac 2/F, Anita Bldg. Zamora St., San Roque Tarlac City, Tarlac Phone: (045) 800.1450 Telefax: (045) 982.4724 Email: trcbn@pldtdsl.net Zambales 2/F, Silangan Bldg. 2410 Rizal Avenue, East Bajac-Bajac Olongapo City, Zambales Phone: (047) 224.6545 i 224.1135 Fax: (047) 224.5988 Email: dtizam@info.com.ph dti-iba@digitelone.com Zambales Satellite Office 4/F, Livelihood Center Zone 4, Iba, Zambales Phone: (047) 811.1331 Email: dti_iba@digitelone.com dtizam@info.com.ph

Batangas NACIDA Bldg. Old City Hall Compound B. Morada Avenue Lipa City, Batangas Phone: (043) 756.2330/6477 Telefax: (043) 756.1336 Email: dtibats@yahoo.com dtibats@info.com.ph dtibats@pldtdsl.net R04a.Batangas@dti.gov.ph Cavite 36 Malihan St., Zone I Dasmarias, Cavite Phone: (046) 416.4700/3579 Telefax: (046) 416.4799 Email: dticav_idd@yahoo.com dticavr4@pacific .net R04a.Cavite@dti.gov.ph Laguna Laguna Trade and Tourism Center No.38 Purok 3, Km.75 Brgy. Banca-Banca, National Highway Victoria, Laguna Telefax: (049) 559.0254/0151 Fax: (049) 559.0520 Email: dtilaguna@hotmail.com R04a.Laguna@dti.gov.ph Quezon 2/F, Lucena Grand Terminal Diversion Road Barangay Ilayang Dupay Lucena City Phone: (042) 795.0686/0382 Fax: (042) 795.0442 Email: dti_quezon@yahoo.com R04a.Quezon@dti.gov.ph Rizal 2/F, Altica Arcade 83 Circumferential Road Brgy. San Jose Antipolo City, Rizal Telefax: (02) 695.1711 Email: dti_rizal@yahoo.com R04a.Rizal@dti.gov.ph

Region IV-A CALABARZON Regional Office 3/F, Marcelita Bldg. National Highway Brgy. Real, Calamba, Laguna Phone: (049) 545.6169/7570/7448 Fax: (049) 545.7573 Email: dti4a@yahoo.com

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Region IV-B MIMAROPA Regional Office 5/F, Oppen Bldg. 349 Sen. Gil Puyat Ave., Makati City Phone: (02) 890.1712/5333 Telefax: (02) 899.0900 Email: dti_mimaropa@yahoo.com R04b@dti.gov.ph Marinduque Corner Del Mundo & Moreno Sts. Malusak, Boac, Marinduque Telefax: (042) 332.1750 i 311.1039 Email: cfabalena@yahoo.com dtimdq@digitelone.com R04b.Marinduque@dti.gov.ph Occidental Mindoro SME Center, Municipal Compound San Jose, Occidental Mindoro Phone: (043) 491.2131 Telefax: (043) 491.2210 Email: dti_occmin@hotmail.com R04b.Occidental.Mindoro@dti.gov.ph Oriental Mindoro Provincial Capitol Complex Brgy. Camilmil, Calapan City 5200 Oriental Mindoro Phone: (043) 441.0245 i 286.7285 Telefax : (043) 286.7093 Email: dtiormin@yahoo.com R04b.Oriental.Mindoro@dti.gov.ph Palawan 2/F, Circon Bldg. Rizal Avenue cor. Valencia St. Puerto Prinsesa City, Palawan Phone: (048) 433.2492 Telefax: (048) 434.2965 Email: dti@pal-onl.com R04bPalawan@dti.gov.ph

Romblon Fajarito Bldg. J. Luna cor. N. Aquino Sts. Brgy. Liwayway, Odiongan, Romblon Telefax: (042) 567.5090 Email: dtiromblon@yahoo.com R04b.Romblon@dti.gov.ph

Region V Bicol Region Regional Office 3/F, Capitol Annex Bldg. Old Albay District, Legaspi City Phone: (052) 480.5749/5717 to 21 Fax: (052) 245.5942 Email: JocelynBlanco@dti.gov.ph R05@dti.gov.ph Albay 2/F, DBP Bldg. Quezon Avenue Legaspi City, Albay Phone: (052) 480.6834 Telefax: (052) 820.6830 Email: dti_albay@yahoo.com RodrigoAguilar@dti.gov.ph R05.Albay@dti.gov.ph Camarines Norte Carlos Segundo St. Daet, Camarines Norte Phone: (054) 571.2310 i 440.1339 Telefax: (054) 721.2196 Fax: (054) 721.4124 Email: dti_cnpo@yahoo.com ErnestoPardo@dti.gov.ph R05.Camarines.Norte@dti.gov.ph

Camarines Sur FEDMACSI Bldg. Panganiban Drive Naga City, Camarines Sur Phone: (054) 811.2787 Telefax: (054) 811.2858 i 473.8111 Email: dticamsur@yahoo.com EdnaTejada@dti.gov.ph R05.Camarines.Sur@dti.gov.ph 267

Catanduanes Catanduanes State Colleges Compound Calatagan, Virac, Canduanes Phone: (052) 811.1307 Telefax: (052) 811.2778 Email: dticatanduanes@yahoo.com IreneoPanti@dti.gov.ph R05.Catanduanes@dti.gov.ph Masbate DTI Bldg. Capitol Drive, Masbate City, Masbate Phone: (056) 333.5733 Telefax: (056) 333.5734 Email: EdgarRamos@dti.gov.ph R05.Masbate@dti.gov.ph Sorsogon 2/F, Benjamin Ty Bldg. Corner Vera & Quezon Sts. Sorsogon City, Sorsogon Phone: (056) 211. 1475/1479 (056) 421.5553 Fax: (056) 421.5399 Email: dtisor@gmail.com LeahPagao@dti.gov.ph R05.Sorsogon@dti.gov.ph

Antique 2/F, Susana Bldg. #3 T. Fornier St., San Jose, Antique Phone: (036) 540.8726 Telefax: (036) 320.1569 Email: dtiant@globalines.com.ph dti_antique@yahoo.com R06.Antique@dti.gov.ph Capiz 2/F, Bermejo Bldg. McKinley St., Roxas City, Capiz Phone: (036) 621.1151 Fax: (036) 621.2637 Email: dticapiz@skyinet.net dticapiz@roxas-online.net.ph R06.Capiz@dti.gov.ph Guimaras 2/F, Mavikks Bldg. San Miguel, Jordan, Guimaras Phone: (033) 237.1663 Telefax: (033) 581.3165 Email: dtiguim@gmail.com R06.Guimaras@dti.gov.ph Iloilo G/F, DTI Bldg. Corner J.M. Basa -Peralta Sts. Iloilo City Phone: (033) 509.9942 Telefax: (033) 337.0392 Email: dti_iloilo@yahoo.com R06.Iloilo@dti.gov.ph dtiilo@info.com.ph Negros Occidental 3/F, Prudential Life Bldg. San Juan & Luzurriaga Sts. Bacolod City, Negros Occidental Phone: (034) 708.2423 Telefax: (034) 433.0250 Email: dti_neg@globelines.com dti-negocc@yahoo.com R06.Negros.Occidental@dti.gov.ph

Region VI Western Visayas Regional Office 3/F, DTI Bldg. Corner J.M. Basa-Peralta Sts. Iloilo City Phone: (033) 335.0548/0060 Fax: (033) 335.0083/1980 Email: dtireg6@skyinet.net R06@dti.gov.ph Aklan JSM Bldg. Veterans Avenue, Kalibo, Aklan Phone: (036) 268.3405/500.7605 Telefax: (036) 268.5280 Email: R06.Aklan@dti.gov.ph dtiaklan@skyinet.net

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Region VII Central Visayas Regional Office 3/F, Rm. 311, WDC Bldg. Osmena Blvd. corner Burgos St. Cebu City Phone: (032) 255.0036 Fax: (032) 253.7465 Email: dti7@dtiro7.net.ph R07@dti.gov.ph Bohol 2/F, FCB Bldg. CPG Avenue, Tagbilaran City, Bohol Phone: (038) 411.3302/3523 (038) 501.8828 Fax: (038) 411.3533 Email: dtibohol@globelines.com.ph R06.Bohol@dti.gov.ph Cebu 3/F, LDM Bldg. M.J. Cuenco Ave. corner Legazpi St. Cebu City Phone: (032) 253.2631i 255.2165 (032) 255.7082 Fax: (032) 412.1856 i 254.0840 Email: dticebuphil@yahoo.com dticebuphil@gmail.com R07.Cebu@dti.gov.ph Negros Oriental 2/F, Uymatiao Bldg. San Jose St., Dumaguete City Negros Oriental Phone: (035) 225.7210/11 (035) 422.5509 Fax : (035) 422.1764 Email: dtinegor@cvpc.edu.ph R07.Negros.Oriental@dti.gov.ph Siquijor CF Bldg. Legaspi St., Poblacion Siquijor, Siquijor Telefax: (035) 344.2238 Email: dtisiquijor@eudoramail.com R07.Siquijor@dti.gov.ph
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Region VIII Eastern Visayas Regional Office Government Center Pawing, Palo, Leyte Phone: (053) 323.4163/3035/5680 Fax: (053) 323.4082 Email: dtiregion8@yahoo.com R08@dti.gov.ph Biliran P. Inocentes St. 6543Naval, Biliran Phone: (053) 500.9677 Telefax: (053) 500.9390 Email: dti_biliranpo@yahoo.com R08.Biliran@dti.gov.ph Eastern Samar 2/F, Pormida Bldg. Cinco St., Borongan, Eastern Samar Phone: (055) 560.9746 Fax: (055) 261.3124 Email: espodti@yahoo.com R08.Eastern.Samar@dti.gov.ph Leyte R & L Fernandez Bldg. 785 Seaside, Fatima Village Tacloban City, Leyte Phone: (053) 325.5263 Telefax: (053) 325.6448 Email: dti_leyte@yahoo.com R08.Leyte@dti.gov.ph Northern Samar 2/F, Singson Apartment Corner Balite & Quirino Sts. Catarman, Northern Samar Telefax: (055) 251.8334 Email: dti_nsamar@yahoo.com R08.Northern.Samar@dti.gov.ph

Samar 2/F, Moratal Bldg. Cor. Mabini Ave. & San Francisco St. Catbalogan, Samar Phone: (055) 251.6417 Telefax: (055) 251.2196 Email: dtisamar@yahoo.com R08.Samar@dti.gov.ph Southern Leyte S. Demeterio St. Abgao, Maasin, Southern Leyte Phone: (053) 570.8595/96 Telefax: (053) 381.4099 Email: dtimaasin@yahoo.com dtisoleyte@gmail.com R08.Southern.Leyte@dti.gov.ph

Zamboanga Del Norte G/F, Felicidad I Bldg. Quezon Avenue, Miputak Dipolog City, Zamboanga Del Norte Phone: (065) 212.2331 Fax: (065) 212.2944 Email: dtizdn@yahoo.com R09.Zamboanga.Norte@dti.gov.ph Zamboanga Del Sur NACIDA Bldg. Capitol Complex Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur Phone: (062) 214.3326/2516 Fax: (062) 925.0560 Email: dtizds@yahoo.com R09.Zamboanga.Sur@dti.gov.ph Zamboanga Sibugay Project Office 2/F, J-Jireh Bldg. Veterans Village, National Highway Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay Phone: (062) 333.2507 Telefax: (062) 333.5532 Email: dti_ipil_sibugay@yahoo.com R09.Zamboanga.Sibu@dti.gov.ph

Region IX Zamboanga Peninsula Regional Office Gov. Ramos Avenue Sta. Maria, Zamboanga City Phone: (062) 991.3237 to 38 Fax: (062) 991.3232 Email: dti9@pldtdsl.net dti09@yahoo.com R09@dti.gov.ph Isabela City Satellite Office City Hall Bldg. Sunrise, Isabela City, Basilan Phone: (062) 200.7995 Fax: (062) 200.7822 Email: dti_ic@yahoo.com R09.Basilan@dti.gov.ph Zamboanga City 2/F, VHW Bldg. Veterans Avenue, Zamboanga City Phone: (062) 991.2704/05 Fax: (062) 993.0594 Email: dtizambo@pldtdsl.net dtizambo@yahoo.com.ph R09.Zamboanga.City@dti.gov.ph

Region X Northern Mindanao Regional Office NACIDA Bldg. Corrales St. corner A. Luna St. 9000 Cagayan de Oro City Phone: (08822) 729.291i 722.278 Telefax: (08822) 726.354 Email: dti.10@gmail.com a.eusena@gmail.com R10@dti.gov.ph Bukidnon Manuel Bldg. San Isidro St. 8700 Malaybalay City, Bukidnon Telefax: (088) 813.2101 Email: dti.r10.bukidnon@gmail.com R10.Bukidnon@dti.gov.ph

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Camiguin DBP Bldg. Gen. B. Aranas cor. J.P. Rizal Sts. 9100 Mambajao, Camiguin Phone: (088) 387.0036 Telefax: (088) 387.0037 Email: dti.r10.camiguin@gmail.com R10.Camiguin@dti.gov.ph Lanao Del Norte 0171 PM Durias Bldg. Quezon Ave. Extension, Pala-o 9200 Iligan City, Lanao del Norte Phone: (063) 221.5532/5534 (063) 492.0025 Telefax: (063) 221.6151 Email: dti.r10.lanao.norte@gmail.com R10.Lanao.Norte@dti.gov.ph Misamis Occidental Corner Rizal-Pastrano Sts. Poblacion I, 7207 Oroquieta City Misamis Occidental Phone: (088) 521.2891 Telefax: (088) 531.1231 Email: dti.r10misamis.occidental@gmail.com R10.Misamis.Occidental@dti.gov.ph Misamis Oriental 3/F, Muoz Bldg. 52 Gaerlan St., Cagayan de Oro City Misamis Oriental Phone: (08822) 857.4043 Telefax: (08822) 722.291 Email: dti.r10misamis.oriental@gmail.com R10.Misamis.Oriental@dti.gov.ph

Fax: Email:

(082) 300.9579 i 221.4952 dti11.ord@gmail.com

Compostela Valley Project Office 2/F, Genacor Bldg. Corner Arebejo-Fuentes Sts. Nabunturan, Compostela Valley Province Telefax: (084) 376.0500 Email: dti11.cv@gmail.com Davao City 4/F, Mintrade Bldg. Monteverde Avenue cor. Sales St. Davao City Phone: (082) 224.0511 i 300.9580 Fax: (082) 221.4952 Email: dti11.dcfo@gmail.com Davao Del Norte Government Center Mankilam, Tagum City Davao del Norte Phone: (084) 217.3337 Telefax: (084) 217.3832 Email: dti.dn@gmail.com Davao Del Sur 2/F, Medic Pharma Bldg. Corner Dona Aurora & Corregidor Sts. Digos City, Davao del Sur Telefax: (082) 553.2507 Email: dti11.ds@gmail.com Davao Oriental 2/F, Valles Bldg. Rizal St., Mati, Davao Oriental Phone: (087) 388.3735 Telefax: (087) 811.4072 Email: dti11.do@gmail.com

Region XI Southern Mindanao Regional Office 3/F, Mintrade Bldg. Monteverde Ave. cor. Sales St. Davao City Phone: (082) 222.1625 i 224.0511 (082) 300.9580
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Region XII SOCSKSARGEN Regional Office 4/F, De Luz Bldg. Gensan Drive, Koronadal City Phone: (083) 228.9837 Fax: (083) 520.0071 Email: dti12@pldtdsl.net Cotabato City 5/F, CYM Bldg. Don Rufino Alonzo St., Cotabato City Telefax: (064) 421.3351 Email: dti12_cc@pldtdsl.net dti12_cc@yahoo.com General Santos City G/F, R.A. Bldg. South Osmea St. General Santos City Phone: (083) 552.8385 Fax: (083) 553.1033 Email: dti12_gs@yahoo.com dti12_gs@pldtdsl.net North Cotabato Singao Road, Apo Sandawa Homes Phase III Kidapawan City, North Cotabato Phone: (064) 288.1531 Telefax: (064) 288.1527 Email: dti12_cp@pldtdsl.net dti12_cp@yahoo.com R12. North.Cotabato@dti.gov.ph Sarangani 2/F, National Agency Bldg. Capitol Compound, Alabel Sarangani Province Phone: (083) 508.2277 Telefax: (083) 508.2014 Email: dti12_sp@yahoo.com dti12_sp@pldtdsl.net

South Cotabato 2/F, Del Rosario Bldg. Corner Zulueta St. & Gensan Drive Koronadal City, South Cotabato Telefax: (083) 228.2659 Email: dti12_sc@pldtsl.net dti12_sc@yahoo.com Sultan Kudarat 2/F, Quality Appliance Bldg. Alunan Highway, Tacurong City Sultan Kudarat Phone: (064) 200.3166 i 477.0059 Telefax: (064) 200.3881 Email: dti12_sk@pldtdsl.net dti12_sk@yahoo.com

CARAGA Region Regional Office 4F, D&V Bldg. JC Aquino Avenue, Butuan City Phone: (085) 342.5615 i 341.2293 Fax: (085) 815.1271 Email: dti_caraga@yahoo.com Agusan Del Norte Rudy Tiu Bldg. II JC Aquino Avenue 8600 Butuan City Agusan del Norte Phone: (085) 225.3341i 341.9257 Fax: (085) 815.6158 Email: dti_adn@yahoo.com CRG.Agusan.Norte@dti.gov.ph Agusan Del Sur Faustino A. Asis Bldg. Gov. D.O. Plaza Government Center Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur Phone: (085) 839.2025 i 242.3134 Fax: (085) 839.2025 Email: dtiads@yahoo.com CRG.Agusan.Sur@dti.gov.ph

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Surigao Del Norte 2/F, Tamayo Bldg. Capitol Road, 8440 Surigao City Surigao del Norte (086) 826.4047 Phone: Telefax: (086) 826.2373 Email: dtisdn@surigao.philcom.com.ph CRG.Surigao.Norte@dti.gov.ph Surigao Del Sur 3/F, Alex Bautista Bldg. Donasco St., Bag-ong Lungsod Tandag, Surigao del Sur Telefax: (086) 211.3029 Email: dtitandag@yahoo.com CRG.Surigao.Sur@dti.gov.ph

Sulu Provincial Capitol Site Jolo, Sulu Phone: (085) 341.8911 Tawi-Tawi Iimoh St., Brgy. Lamion Bongao, Tawi-Tawi Phone: (068) 268.1246 Telefax: (068) 268.1043

Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) Regional Office #3 & 4 Ilang-Ilang St. Mother Barangay, Rosary Heights 6 Cotabato City Phone: (064) 421.3442 Telefax: (064) 421.7729 Email: dtiarmm@pldtdsl.net ARMM@dti.gov.ph Basilan N. Valderosa St., Isabela City, Basilan Telefax: (062) 200.3610 Fax: (062) 200.7281 Email: dtibas@jetlink.com.ph Lanao del Sur Suzanne Apartment 1-C, Echeveri and Consunji St. Iligan City, Lanao del Sur Mobile: (0920) 936.0115 Maguindanao Alonto-Biruar Bldg. Mabini St., Cotabato City Telefax: (064) 421.7775

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Philippine Economic Zone Authority Roxas Blvd cor San Luis St. Pasay City Phone: (02) 551.3454  55 Fax: (02) 891.6380 Email: info@peza.gov.ph National Capital Region (NCR) 6750 Ayala Avenue Building 6750 Ayala Avenue, Ayala Center Makati City Phone: (02) 848.5346 Fax: (02) 848.5392 6780 Ayala 6780 Ayala Avenue, Makati City Phone: (02) 810.1701 to 13 Fax: (02) 810.1703 6788 Ayala Avenue Building 6788 Ayala Avenue, Makati City Phone: (02) 886.6788 Fax: (02) 886.6813 Amkor Technology Special Economic Zone East Service Road South Super Highway, Brgy. Cupang Muntinlupa City Phone: (02) 850.7106 Fax: (02) 772.3375 Email: timagbanua@peza.gov.ph Asahi Special Economic Zone Brgy. Pinagbuhatan, Pasig City Phone: (02) 641.1981 to 87 loc. 340 Fax: (02) 641.1988 Aurora Tower Aurora Blvd. cor. Gen. Aguinaldo Ave. Araneta Center, Cubao, Quezon City Phone: (02) 911.3101 loc. 7334 Fax: (02) 913.1061 Email: vrkalaw@aranetagroup.com
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BPI Buendia Center Sen. Gil Puyat Avenue, Makati City Phone: (02) 816.9393 i 754.6956 Fax: (02) 754.6721 Email: esreyesjr.@bpi.com.ph Burgundy Corporate Tower 252 Sen. Gil Puyat Avenue, Makati City Phone: (02) 843.0411 to 16 Telefax: (02) 886.4236 Email: rts@pacific.net.ph Convergys IT Building Ayala Avenue cor. Salcedo St. Makati City Phone: (02) 841.5809 Telefax: (02) 848.5392 Cyber Park Building One Corner Gen. Aguinaldo & P. Tuazon Araneta Center, Cubao, Quezon City Phone: (02) 911.3101 Fax: (02) 913.1061 Diliman IT Building Commonwealth Ave., Diliman, Q.C. Phone: (02) 241.7031 i 242.1901 Fax: (02) 243.1312 DPC Place Building 2322 Chino Roces Ave., Makati City Phone: (02) 889.8861 to 64 Fax: (02) 889.8631 Email: jaime.silva@philonline.com.ph East Cyber Gate Building 169 EDSA, Mandaluyong City Phone: (02) 533.6101 Fax: (02) 532.5686 Eastwood City Cyberpark E. Rodriguez Avenue Bagumbayan, Quezon City Phone: (02) 867.8826 Fax: (02) 837.8806

EDSA Central IT Center EDSA corner United St. Mandaluyong City Phone: (02) 818.3601 loc. 3501 Fax: (02) 867.4117 EDSA Central IT Center 2 EDSA corner United St. Mandaluyong City Phone: (02) 818.3601 loc. 3501 Fax: (02) 867.4117 E-Square IT Park Fort Bonifacio, Global City, Taguig Phone: (02) 555.0001 to 12 Fax: (02) 551.1042 Eugenio Lopez Jr. Communication Center Mother Ignacia Avenue corner Sgt. Esguerra St., Diliman, Quezon City Phone: (02) 924.4101 to 22 i 415.2272 Fax: (02) 411.1174 Export Plaza Building Export Bank Drive corner Chino Roces Ave., Makati City Phone: (02) 878.0700 Fax: (02) 878.0829 Food Terminal Incorporated Special Economic Zone Food Terminal Complex East Service Road, Taguig Phone: (02) 837.1385 i 838.4301 Fax: (02) 866.1231 Email: fti@peza.gov.ph GT Tower International Ayala Ave. corner H.V. Dela Costa St. Makati City Telefax: (02) 819.0302 Gateway Call Center Office Ayala Center, Cubao, Quezon City Phone: (02) 911.3101 loc. 8323 Fax : (02) 911.5328 Email: trasuncion@aranetagroup.com
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Gateway Office Tower Ayala Center, Cubao, Quezon City Phone: (02) 911.3101 loc. 8323 Fax : (02) 911.5328 Email: trasuncion@aranetagroup.com Global Trade Center 1024 EDSA, Quezon City Phone: (02) 426.3890 Fax : (02) 426.3888 to 89 Email: sales@handyware.net.ph HTMT Cyber Park 86 E. Rodriguez, Jr. Ave. Brgy. Ugong Norte, Quezon City Phone: (02) 564.1521 to 27 Fax : (02) 564.0429 Insular Life Building 6781 Ayala Ave. cor. Paseo de Roxas Makati City Phone: (02) 771.1944 Fax: (02) 771.1717 Email: JLF@mx.insular.com.ph Insular Life Corporate Center Insular Life Drive, Filinvest Corporate City Alabang Muntinlupa City Phone: (02) 771.1944 Fax: (02) 771.1717 Email: JLF@mx.insular.com.ph JG Summit Center 6783 Ayala Ave., Salcedo Village Brgy. Bel-Air, Makati City Phone: (02) 687.5681 Fax: (02) 632.7566 JGC Philippine Building 2109 Prime St. Madrigal Business Park Ayala Alabang, Muntinlupa City Phone: (02) 876.6000/6100 Fax: (02) 807.6977

Libran House IT Center 144 Legaspi St., Makati City Phone: (02) 810.5621 Fax: (02) 817.0175 Macroasia Economic Zone Nichols Field, NAIA, Pasay City Phone: (02) 855.2222 loc. 8933 Fax: (02) 840.1892 Email: macroasia@peza.gov.ph Manila COD IT Building Gen. Romulo St., Araneta Center Cubao, Quezon City Phone: (02) 911.2451/2413 Fax: (02) 911.2415 Manila Harbour Center Tondo, Manila Phone: (02)925.3301 to 08 Fax: (02) 920.7661 Market! Market! Lot C, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig Phone: (02) 848.5643 loc. 5851 Fax: (02) 841.5851 Marvin Plaza Building 2153 Chino Roces Avenue corner Herrera St., Makati City Phone: (02) 840.2280 Fax: (02) 892.6419 McKinley Hill Cyberpark Fort Bonifacio Global City, Taguig Phone: (02) 840.2280 Fax: (02) 892.6419 MSE Center Ayala Avenue, Ayala Triangle Makati City Phone: (02) 848.5346 Telefax: (02) 848.5392 Multinational Bancorporation Centre 6805 Ayala Avenue, Makati City Phone: (02) 813.3827/29 Fax: (02) 813.3830
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Niscom IT Building No. 41 Commonwealth Avenue Brgy. Holy Spirit, Quezon City Phone: (02) 932.0428 Fax: (02) 931.0687 Northgate Cyber Zone Filinvest Corporate City, Alabang Muntinlupa City Phone: (02) 809.5440 Fax: (02) 842.1158 Octagon IT Building Octagon Center, San Miguel Avenue Ortigas Center, Pasig City Phone: (02) 816.6595 Telefax: (02) 894.1985 Orient Square Emerald Avenue, Ortigas Center Pasig City Phone: (02) 636.8888 Fax: (02) 636.1000 Email: ccu@daiichi.com.ph Pacific IT Center Pascor Drive, Brgy. Sto. Nino Paranaque City Phone: (02) 855.8600 Fax: (02) 855.8690 Pacific Star Building Corners Sen. Gil Puyat & Makati Ave. Makati City Phone: (02) 811.5965 Fax: (02) 818.2375 PBCom Tower Ayala Ave. cor. Herrera St., Makati City Phone: (02) 807.6729 Fax: (02) 807.2913 People Support Center IT Building Amorsolo St., Makati City Makati City Phone: (02) 841.5575

Philamlife IT Building 1207 Acacia Avenue, Madrigal Business Park, Brgy. Ayala Alabang Muntinlupa City Phone: (02) 885.8989 Fax: (02) 885.8984 Philamlife IT Tower 8767 Paseo de Roxas, Makati City Phone: (02) 885.8741 Fax: (02) 885.8756 to 57 Email: Edgardo-A.Grau@aig.com Philippine International Air Terminals Co. Special Economic Zone Villamor Airbase, Pasay City Phone: (02) 854.5633 Fax: (02) 854.5583 PSMT Philippines, Inc. 73 Ortigas Avenue Extension Brgy. Sta. Lucia, Pasig City Phone: (02) 888.0433 Telefax: (02) 888.0689 Email: fdelgado@info.com.ph RCBC Plaza Ayala Avenue cor. Sen. Gil Puyat Ave. Makati City Phone: (02) 815.9636 Fax: (02) 834.4694 Riverbanks Center ICT Building I A. Bonifacio Ave. , Barangka Marikina City Phone: (02) 948.9793 Telefax: (02) 948.9791 Email: rdcfin@compass.net.ph Riverbanks Center ICT Building II A. Bonifacio Ave. , Barangka Marikina City Phone: (02) 948.9793 Telefax: (02) 948.9791 Email: rdcfin@compass.net.ph

Robinsons Cyberpark EDSA cor. Pioneer St. Mandaluyong City Phone: (02) 637.1670 Fax: (02) 634.5277 Robinsons-Equitable Tower ADB Avenue cor. Poveda St. Ortigas Center, Pasig City Phone: (02) 687.1521 Fax: (02) 687.1529 Robinsons Place Novaliches 1199 Quirino Highway corner Maligaya Road, Brgy. Pasong Putik Novaliches, Quezon City Phone: (02) 632.7069 Fax: (02) 632.0667 SDC IT Building Dr. A. Santos Ave. corner Soreena Ave. Paranaque City Phone: (02) 810.3272 Fax: (02) 819.5091 SM Cyber Zone I Block 9, SM Central Business Park Bay City, Pasay City Phone: (02) 833.5522 Fax: (02) 833.5521 SM iCity SM Central Business Park Bay City, Pasay City Phone: (02) 834.1105 Fax: (02) 833.5521 Summit One Office Tower Shaw Boulevard, Mandaluyong Phone: (02) 718.0148 Fax: (02) 718.0147 The Annex@Shaw Shaw Boulevard, Mandaluyong Telefax: (02) 718.3410 Email:jnavarrete@crownasia.com.ph

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The Enterprise Center 6766 Ayala Ave. cor. Paseo de Roxas Makati City Phone: (02) 818.7562 Fax: (02) 817.3145 The Facilities Center 548 Shaw Blvd., Mandaluyong City Phone: (02) 718.0148 Fax: (02) 718.0147 The Paseo Center IT Building 8757 Paseo de Roxas cor. Sedeno St. Salcedo Village, Makati City Phone: (02) 912.0756/1498 Fax: (02) 912.1255 Email: tynor@skyinet.net Union Bank Plaza Meralco Ave. cor. Onyx & Sapphire Sts. Ortigas Center, Pasig City Phone: (02) 892.0011 loc. 2511 Email: teddyp@unionbankph.com UP Science and Technology Park (N) Commonwealth Avenue, Quezon City Telefax: (02) 928.2888 UP Science and Technology Park (S) C.P Garcia Road, Quezon City Telefax: (02) 928.2888 V-Tech Tower G. Araneta Avenue cor. Ma. Clara St. Quezon City Telefax: (02) 410.8406 Victoria Wave Special Zone Malaria, Tala, Caloocan City Phone: (02) 327.0106 Fax: (02) 939.7218 Email: vwsez@peza.gov.ph Wynsum Corporate Plaza Emerald Avenue, Ortigas Center Pasig City Phone: (02) 635.5051 Fax: (02) 636.1612
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Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) Abra Agro-Industrial Center Gaddani, Tayum, Abra Phone: (02) 893.2383 Fax: (02) 893.3453 Baguio City Economic Zone Loakan Road, Baguio City Phone: (074) 447.3334 Fax: (074) 447.3330 i 449.4154 Email: bcez@peza.gov.ph John Hay Special Tourism Economic Zone Baguio City, Benguet Telefax: (074) 444.5823 Kelly Special Economic Zone Kelly, Tuding & Gumatdang Itogon, Benguet Phone: (02) 812.5078 Fax: (02) 812.5168 SM Baguio Cyberzone Building Harrison Road, Baguio City Phone: (02) 831.1000 loc. 1222 Fax: (02) 833.8621

Region I - Ilocos Region Fort Ilokandia Tourism Economic Zone Brgy. Balacad, Laoag City Ilocos Norte Phone: (077) 772.1166 Fax: (077) 772.1411 Pangasinan Industrial Part II Alos, Alaminos, Pangasinan Phone: (02) 533.7727 Fax: (02) 531.0176 Poro Point Special Economic Zone San Fernando City, La Union Phone: (072) 242.4016 Fax: (072) 242.0683

Sanctuary IT Building McArthur Highway, Brgy. Nancayasan Urdaneta City, Pangasinan Phone: (075) 568.4286 Telefax: (02) 895.9503

Megacenter IT Building Gen. Tinio & Melencio Sts. Cabanatuan City Phone: (044) 463.1686/7449 Fax: (044) 600.3788 Plastic Processing Center Special Economic Zone Alion and Cabcaben, Mariveles Bataan Phone: (047) 561.2405/2431 Email: fslegaspi@peza.gov.ph PNOC Petrochemical Complex Batangas Dos, Mariveles, Bataan Phone: (02) 892.0293 Fax: (02) 892.0346 Subic Hermosa Cyber City Culis and Sumalo, Hermosa, Bataan Phone: (02) 843.0411 to 16 Fax: (02) 844.1071/9270 Subic Shipyard Special Economic Zone Cabaangan Point, Cawag, Subic Zambales Phone: (047) 232.2910 Fax: (047) 232.3881 Email: ippestio@peza.gov.ph Tarlac Information Technology Park I Brgy. Tibag, San Isidro, Tarlac City Phone: (045) 982.3041 Fax: (045) 982.5341 Tarlac Information Technology Park II Brgy. Tibag, San Isidro, Tarlac City Phone: (045) 982.3041 Fax: (045) 982.5341 Tarlac Information Technology Park III Brgy. Tibag, San Isidro, Tarlac City Phone: (045) 982.3041 Fax: (045) 982.5341

Region III Central Luzon Agus Industrial Estate Bulac, Sta. Maria, Bulacan Telefax: (02) 327.0106 Email: mlalberto@peza.gov.ph Angeles Industrial Park Calibutbut, Bacolor, Pampanga Phone: (045) 326.6195 to 96 Email: aip@peza.gov.ph Bataan Economic Zone Nassco, Mariveles, Bataan Phone: (047) 935.4004 Fax: (047) 935.6046 Email: bez@peza.gov.ph Central Technopark San Miguel, Tarlac Phone: (02) 886.6800 to 01 & 03 Fax: (02) 886.6799 Clark Special Economic Zone Angeles City, Municipalities of Mabalacat and Porac, Pampanga and Municipalities of Capas and Bamban, Tarlac Phone: (045) 599.9000 Fax: (045) 599.2507 Hermosa Economic Zone Hermosa, Bataan Phone: (02) 815.8066 Fax: (02) 813.0409 Luisita Industrial Park San Miguel, Tarlac Phone: (045) 985.1125 Fax: (045) 985.0526 Email: lip@peza.gov.ph
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TECO-Special Economic Zone Brgys. Bundagul and Paralayunan Mabalacat, Pampanga Phone: (045) 323.4488 Fax: (02) 840.2445 Email: teco@peza.gov.ph

Lima Technology Center (Malvar) Santiago & Payapa, Malvar, Batangas Phone: (02) 813.2781 Fax: (02) 840.3852 Philtown Technology Park Trapiche, Pagaspas & Baloc-Baloc Tanauan, Batangas Phone: (02) 631.8101 loc. 7685 Fax: (02) 632.7353 RLC Special Economic Zone Simlong, Batangas City Phone: (02) 637.1670 Fax: (02) 634.5277 Robinsons Place Lipa JP Laurel National Highway Mataas na Lupa, Lipa City Phone: (02) 637.1670 Fax: (02) 634.5277 South Coast Economic Zone Papaya, Nasugbu, Batangas Phone: (02) 894.4748 Fax: (02) 812.8799 Tabangao Special Economic Zone San Vicente, Batangas Phone: (043) 723.4322 Fax: (043) 723.1722 Email: fasayo@peza.gov.ph Province of Cavite Cavite Economic Zone Rosario, Cavite Phone: (046) 437.6090 Telefax: (046) 437.6344 Cavite Eco-Industrial Estate Pasong Kawayan II, Gen. Trias, Cavite Cavite Productivity & Economic Zone Sahud-ulan, Tanza, Cavite

Region IV-A CALABARZON Province of Batangas Cocochem Agro-Industrial Park Aplaya & Danglayan, Bauan, Batangas Phone: (043) 727.1511 to 13 loc. 451 Email: rlminoza@peza.gov.ph First Batangas Industrial Park Manghinao and Balayong, Bauan, Batangas Phone: (02) 635.0870 Fax: (02) 635.0707 First Philippine Industrial Park Sta. Anastacia, Sto. Tomas, Batangas Phone: (043) 405.5012 Fax: (043) 405.5590 Email: fpip@peza.gov.ph First Philippine Industrial Park (Extension) Pantay & Ulango, Tanauan, Batangas Phone: (02) 637.1854 to 61 Fax: (02) 637.9448 Light Industry & Science Park III San Rafael & Sta. Anastacia Sto. Tomas, Batangas Phone: (02) 811.4656 Fax: (02) 841.0287 Lima Technology Center San Lucas & Bugtong na Dulo Inosluban, Lipa City Phone: (043) 981.0901 Fax: (043) 981.0118 Email: lima@peza.gov.ph
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Daiichi Industrial Park Maguyam, Silang, Cavite Telefax: (046) 430.2923 Email: daiichi@peza.gov.ph EMI Special Economic Zone Brgy. Anabu II, Imus, Cavite Phone: (046) 471.1546 Fax: (02) 712.3604 Email: emi@peza.gov.ph Fil-Estate Industrial Park Trece Martirez City and Tanza, Cavite Phone: (02) 637.0100 loc. 2035 Fax: (02) 711.0533 Filoil Special Economic Zone Rosario, Cavite Telefax: (02) 840.2651 First Cavite Industrial Estate Langkaan, Dasmarinas, Cavite Phone: (046) 402.1007 Fax: (046) 402.1008 Email: fcie@peza.gov.ph Gateway Business Park Javalera, Gen. Trias, Cavite Phone: (046) 433.0471 Fax: (046) 433.0440 Email: gbp@peza.gov.ph Golden Mile Special Economic Zone Governors Drive, Brgy. Maduya Carmona, Cavite Phone: (046) 430.3050 Email: rmlimtengco@peza.gov.ph Island Cove Tourism Economic Zone Covelandia Road, Binakayan, Kawit Cavite Phone: (046) 434.0210 Fax: (046) 434.5273 Peoples Technology Complex Maduya, Carmona, Cavite Phone: (046) 430.1630 Telefax: (046) 430.1530 Email: ptc@peza.gov.ph
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SM City Bacoor Gen. Aguinaldo cor. Tirona Highway Brgy. Habay II, Bacoor, Cavite Cavite Phone: (02) 834.9585 Fax: (02) 834.1300 Province of Laguna Allegis IT Park Carmelray Industrial Park II Brgy. Tulo, Calamba, Laguna Phone: (02) 810.6306 Fax: (02) 817.5051 Calamba Premier Industrial Park Batino, Parian & Barandal Calamba, Laguna Phone: (049) 545.4576 Fax: (049) 545.5827 Email: cpip@peza.gov.ph Carmelray Industrial Park I Canlubang, Calamba, Laguna Phone: (049) 549.3369 Email: cip1@peza.gov.ph Carmelray Industrial Park II Punta & Tulo, Calamba, Laguna Phone: (049) 545.0639 Fax: (049) 545.9379 Email: cip2@peza.gov.ph Carmelray International Business Park Canlubang, Calamba, Laguna Phone: (02) 8102.6306 Fax: (02) 817.5051 Filinvest Technology Park Punta & Burol-Bubuyan, Calamba, Laguna Phone: (049) 545.6996 Email: nvbalingit@peza.gov.ph Greenfield Automotive Park Don Jose, Sta. Rosa, Laguna Phone: (049) 541.3335/2989 Email: gab@peza.gov.ph

Laguna International Industrial Park Ganado & Mamplasan, Binan, Laguna Phone: (049) 539.0575 Fax: (049) 539.0095 Email: liip@peza.gov.ph Laguna Technopark, Inc. Binan, Laguna Phone: (049) 541.1476/0575 Fax: (049) 541.1477 Email: lti@peza.gov.ph Laguna Technopark II Binan, Laguna Phone: (02) 818.4040/3840 Fax: (02) 818.3696 Laguna Technopark III Binan, Laguna Phone: (02) 818.4040/3840 Fax: (02) 818.3696 Laguna Technopark IV Brgy. Don Jose, Sta. Rosa, Laguna Phone: (02) 818.4040/3840 Fax: (02) 818.3696 Light Industry & Science Park I Diezmo, Cabuyao, Laguna Phone: (049) 543.0984 Fax: (049) 543.0125 Email: lisp1@peza.gov.ph Light Industry & Science Park II Real & La Mesa, Calamba, Laguna Phone: (049) 545.0525 to 26 Fax: (049) 244.5677 Email: lisp2@peza.gov.ph Sta. Rosa Commercial IT Park Brgy. San Jose, Sta. Rosa, Laguna Phone: (02) 810.0740 Fax: (02) 812.8130

Toyota Sta. Rosa (Laguna) Special Economic Zone Pulong Sta. Cruz, Sta. Rosa, Laguna Phone: (049) 541.0586 Fax: (049) 544.3020 YTMI Realty Special Economic Zone Brgy. Makiling, Calamba, Laguna Phone: (049) 502.1530 loc. 2546 Email: czvelena@peza.gov.ph Province of Rizal Eastbay Arts, Recreational & Tourism Zone San Roque, Angono & Darangan Binangonan, Rizal Phone: (02) 633.6142 Fax: (02) 633.6182 Robinsons Big R Supercenter Sto. Domingo, Ortigas Ave. Extension Cainta, Rizal Phone: (02) 637.1670 Fax: (02) 637.5277

Region IV-B MIMAROPA Pamalican Island Tourism Ecozone Pamalican Island, Brgy. Manamos Cuyo, Palawan Phone: (02) 819.0251 to 70 Fax: (02) 811.5068 Rio Tuba Export Processing Zone Brgy. Rio Tuba, Bataraza, Palawan Phone: (02) 892.1006 to 10 Fax: (02) 817.6191

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Region V Bicol Region Camarines Sur Information Technology Park Capitol Complex, Cadlan, Pili Camarines Sur Phone: (054) 475.7806 Fax: (054) 475.7810 Global Industrial Maritime Complex Larap, Jose Panganiban Camarines Norte Phone: (054) 731.1029 Fax: (054) 912.4816 Jose Panganiban Special Economic Zone Municipality of Jose Panganiban Camarines Norte Phone: (02) 812.5246 to 47 Fax: (02) 818.8971 Legaspi City Special Economic Zone Sitio Caridad, Banquerohan Legaspi City Phone: (052) 820.1400 Fax: (052) 820.1843 Misibis Resorts and Estates Cagraray Island, Brgy. Misibis Bacacay, Albay Phone: (052) 480.5000/7000 Fax: (052) 820.4244 Rapu-Rapu Economic Zone Brgys. Malobago and Pagcolbon Rapu-Rapu, Albay Phone: (02) 813.4131 Fax: (02) 893.9349

Region VI Western Visayas Amigo Mall Corner Iznart and Delgado Sts. Iloilo City Phone: (033) 337.7162/3394 Fax: (033) 335.0921 Bacolod Information Technology Park Brgy. Estefania, Bacolod City Phone: (034) 435.2568 Fax: (034) 433.3352 Boracay Eco-Village Resort Tourism Ecozone Brgy. Yapak, Boracay Island, Malay Aklan Phone: (02) 533.6101 loc. 112 & 114 Fax: (02) 532.1071 Monfort Information Technology Building 22nd St., Lacson, Bacolod City Phone: (034) 435.2089 Fax: (02) 435.1684 Robinsons Metro Bacolod Araneta St., Singcang, Bacolod City Phone: (02) 637.1670 Fax: (02) 634.5277 Robinsons Place Iloilo Ledesma St., Iloilo City Phone: (02) 637.1670 Fax: (02) 634.5277 San Carlos Economic Zone Palampas & Punao, San Carlos City Negros Occidental Phone: (034) 312.5478 Fax: (034) 729.3055 SMCI IT Center Benigno Aquino Avenue, Mandurriao Iloilo City Phone: (02) 831.8000 loc. 2774/75 Fax: (02) 833.5521
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The Block IT Park Brgy. Villamonte, Bacolod City Negros Occidental Phone: (0920) 904.1922

Federated IT Park Brgy. Sacsac, Bacong Negros Oriental Phone: Fax:

(02) 897.6821 (02) 897.6805

Region VII Central Visayas Arcenas Estate IT Building Banawa Hills, Brgy. Labangon Cebu City Phone: (032) 416.7800 Fax: (032) 254.6189 Asia Town IT Park Lahug and Apas, Cebu City Phone: (032) 231.5301 to 09 Fax: (032) 231.530 Big Foot IT Park Brgy. Mactan, Lapu-Lapu City Phone: (032) 412.8811 Fax: (032) 255.2359 Cebu IT Tower Corner Mindanao and Bohol Sts. Cebu Business Park, Cebu City Phone: (032) 255.2020 Fax: (032) 255.2413 Cebu Light Industrial Park Basak, Lapu-Lapu City, Mactan, Cebu Phone: (032) 340.7350 Telefax: (02) 819.0941 Cebu South Road Properties Tangke and Talisay, Cebu City Phone: (032) 233.0811 to 12 Fax: (032) 253.7256 DBP IT Plaza Brgy. Calindagan, Dumaguete City Negros Oriental Phone: (02) 848.1021 to 27 Fax: (02) 848.1006

HDWF-WTCI IT Tower Mindanao Ave., Cebu Business Park Cebu City Phone: (032) 234.2570 Telefax: (032) 234.2560 HVG Arcade IT Park Subangdaku, Mandaue City, Cebu Phone: (032) 231.9193 Fax: (032) 233.1838 Innove IT Plaza Samar Loop cor. Panay Road Cebu Business Park, Cebu City Phone: (032) 412.4472 Fax: (032) 415.8611 JY Square IT Center Salinas Drive, Lahug, Cebu City Phone: (032) 232.7247 Fax: (032) 231.2522 KRC IT Zone Lopez Jaena St., Subangdaku Mandaue City, Cebu Phone: (032) 254.6356 Fax: (032) 255.2413 Lexmark Plaza Cebu Business Park, Cebu City Phone: (032) 231.7551 to 54 Fax: (032) 231.9539 Mactan Economic Zone Lapu-Lapu City, Mactan, Cebu Phone: (032) 340.0593/95 Fax: (032) 340.0591 Email: mez@peza.gov.ph

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Mactan Economic Zone II Basak, Lapu-Lapu City, Mactan, Cebu Phone: (032) 341.4474 Fax: (032) 340.4694 Email: mez2@peza.gov.ph Mango Square Maxilon Ave. corner Juana Osmena St. Cebu City Phone: (032) 253.8567 Fax: (032) 412.6899 MRI Special Economic Zone Sabang, Danao City, Cebu Phone: (032) 417.0001 loc. 1060 Email: slylaya@peza.gov.ph New Cebu Township Cantao-an, Naga, Cebu Phone: (032) 340.0591 Fax: (032) 340.0593 Oakridge IT Center 880 A.S. Fortuna St., Banilad Mandaue City, Cebu Telefax: (032) 344.3574 Pioneer House Cebu Lot 8, Blk. 14, Cardinal Rosales Ave. Cebu Business Park Brgy. Mabolo, Cebu Phone: (02) 812.7777 loc.703/626 Fax: (02) 894.0453 Polambato-Bogo Economic Zone Polambato, Bogo, Cebu Phone: (032) 414.2201 Synergis IT Center F. Cabahug St., Kasambagan Cebu City Phone: (032) 261.5443 to 44 Taft IT Park Brgys. Poblacion and Subangdaku Mandaue City, Cebu Phone: (032) 420.8888 Fax: (032) 340.6003
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West Cebu Industrial Park Arpili & Buanoy, Balamban, Cebu Phone: (032)333.2263 Telefax: (032) 333.2728 Email: jsorbeta@peza.gov.ph

Region VIII Eastern Visayas Amihan Woodlands Township Daja Daku & Taglawigan, San Isidro Leyte & Jubay, Calubian, Leyte Phone: (02) 735.4071 Fax: (02) 735.4070 Eastern Visayas Regional Growth Center Tagpuro, San Isidro, New Kawayan Sto. Nino, Tacloban City Phone: (053) 321.2055 Fax: (053) 325.5129 Leyte Industrial Development Estate Isabel, Leyte Phone: (053) 337.6639 Fax: (02) 551.3428 Email: lide@peza.gov.ph Leyte Information Communication Technology Park Brgy. Pawing, Palo, Leyte Phone: (053) 523.9635 Telefax: (053) 321.6484

Region IX Zamboanga Peninsula Ayala de Zamboanga Industrial Park Ayala, Zamboanga City Phone: (062) 991.0713/4823

Region X Northern Mindanao CIIF Agro-Industrial Park Brgy. Kiwalan, Iligan City Lanao del Norte Phone: (063) 225.2559 Email: sapinagayao@peza.gov.ph Jasaan Misamis Oriental Ecozone Solana and Luz Banzon, Jasaan Misamis Oriental Phone: (0882) 276.0122 Fax: (0882) 635.2621 Email: vtplimaco@peza.gov.ph Pueblo de Oro IT Park Pueblo Business Park Brgy. Upper Carmen Cagayan de Oro City Phone: (02) 811.4656 Fax: (02) 841.0287 SMCO IT Center Pueblo de Oro, Upper Carmen Cagayan de Oro City Phone: (02) 833.5522 Fax: (02) 833.5521

Sarangani Economic Development Zone Cannery, Polomotok, South Cotabato Phone: (02) 810.2601 loc. 3209 Email: amsuyo@peza.gov.ph SRC Calumpang Economic Development Zone Brgy. Calumpang, Gen. Santos City Phone: (083) 500.2500 loc. 3203 Fax: (083) 500.2500 loc. 3209 Email: amsuyo@peza.gov.ph

CARAGA Region Nasipit Agusan del Norte Industrial Estate Camagong and Talisay, Nasipit Agusan del Norte Phone: (085) 283.3099 Philnico Industrial Estate Nonoc Island, Surigao del Norte Phone: (02) 867.4334 Shannalyne Technological and Environment Park Milagros, Esperanza,Agusan del Sur Phone: (02) 840.4229 Tubay Agro-Processing Center Dona Rosario, Tubay Agusan del Norte Phone: (085) 342.8022

Region XI Southern Mindanao Damosa IT Park J.P. Laurel Ave. cor. Angliongto St. Lanang, Davao City Phone: (082) 235.2134 Fax: (082) 234.1384 First Oriental Business & Industrial Park Ilang, Bunawan District, Davao City Phone: (082) 222.8736 Samal Casino Resort San Isidro and Libertad Island Garden City of Samal Davao del Norte Telefax: (02) 6921081
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Coordinating Office
3/F, DTI International Building 375 Sen. Gil J. Puyat Avenue Makati City Phone: (632) 897.9659/72 i 890.8378 Fax: (632) 890.5073 Email: ftscmnl@dti.gov.ph ftscmnl@yahoo.com Website: www.dti.gov.ph Southeast Asia and Greater China Beijing, P.R.O. China Philippine Trade & Investment Center Rm. 1703, Tower C, Ocean International Center 60 Dongsihuanzhonglu, CBD East Beijing Chaoyang District, Beijing, P.R.O.C. Phone: (86.10) 8586.581 Fax: (86.10) 8586.597 Email: dtibeijing@yahoo.com Shanghai, P.R.O. China Philippine Trade & Investment Center Suite 1711, Shanghai Mart 2299 Yanan West Road 200336, Shanghai, China Phone: (86.21) 6236.7297/7577 Fax: (86.21) 6236.7576 Email: dtishanghai@yahoo.com Guangzhou, P.R.O. China Rm. 712, Guangdong Intl Hotel 339 Huanshi Donglu, Guangzhou Guangdong, P.R.O.C. Phone: (86.20) 8331.6331/32 Fax: (86.20) 8331.2391 Email: pticgz@163.com Nanning, P.R.O. China Philippine Trade & Investment Center Rm. 1903B, 19/F Orient Manhattan Plaza, Jin Hu Lu, Nanning City Guangxi Autonomous Region,P.R.O.C.
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Phone: Fax: Email:

(86.20) 8331.6331 to 32 (86.77) 5590.899 pticgz@126.com

Hong Kong Philippine Trade & Investment Center Philippine Consulate General 14/F, United Centre, 95 Queensway Admiralty, Hong Kong SAR, China Phone:(85.2) 2845.5223 i 2823.8559 Fax: (85.2) 2866.8261 Email: dtihk@netvigator.com Indonesia Jakarta Philippine Trade & Investment Center Jalan Imam Bonjol No. 6-8, Menteng Jakarta, Pusat 10310 Republic of Indonesia Phone: (62.21) 315.0109 i 391.9910 Fax: (62.21) 314.9773 Email: dtijkt@ptic.or.id South Korea Seoul Philippine Trade & Investment Center Embassy of the Philippines Jinsong Bldg., 34-44 Itaewon-dong Yongsan-gu, Seoul, Korea Phone: (82.2) 798.2502 i 798.2503 Fax: (82.2) 798.2504 Email: dtisel@kornet.net Malaysia Kuala Lumpur Philippine Trade & Investment Center Office Suite 19-8-5 Level 8 UOA Centre 19 Jalan Pinang 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Phone: (60.3) 2164.3861 Fax: (60.3) 2164.3863 Email: dtikl@streamyx.com

Singapore Philippine Trade & Investment Center 230 Orchard Road #07-234 Faber House Singapore 238875 Phone: (65) 6887.3186 Fax: (65) 6734.4539 Email: dtispore@singnet.com.sg Taiwan Taipei Philippine Trade & Investment Center MECO-Phil. Rep. Office in Taiwan 11/F, No. 176, Chang Chun Road Taipei, Republic of China Phone: (886.22) 508.3162 i 508.1611 Fax: (886.22) 508.1239 Email: dtitpe@gmail.com Thailand Bangkok Philippine Trade & Investment Center Embassy of the Philippines 760 Sukhumvit Road Bangkok, 10110 Thailand Phone: (66.2) 258.5382 Fax: (66.2) 261.6869 Email: pticbangkok@buddybb.com India New Delhi Philippine Trade & Investment Center Embassy of the Philippines 50-N Nyaya Marg, Chanakyapuri New Delhi, 110021 India Phone:(91.11) 2688.9091i 2410.1120 Fax: (91.11) 2688.76401 Email: vykeroaring@dti.gov.ph vykeroaring@gmail.com Vietnam Ho Chi Minh Philippine Trade & Investment Center Embassy of the Philippines
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Unit 4E Harvest Center 12 Le Thanh Ton St., Ben Nghe Ward District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Phone: (84.8) 3825.7195 Fax: (84.8) 3825.7194 Email: pticvietnam@gmail.com Australia Sydney Philippine Trade & Investment Center Philippine Consulate General Suite 302, Level 3, Thakral House 301 George St., Sydney NSW 2000, Australia Phone: (61.2) 9299.0002 Fax: (61.2) 9299.0007 Email: dtisydney@bigpond.com.au Japan Tokyo Philippine Trade & Investment Center Embassy of the Philippines 5-15-5 Roppongi, Minato-ku Tokyo 106-8535, Japan Phone: (81.3) 5562.1571/1591 to 92 Fax: (81.3) 5562.1572/5562.1581 Email: dtijapan@gol.com
Jurisdiction: Hokkaido, Tohoku, Kanto, Shizuoka, Okinawa, Hokuriku (Niigata), Chubu (Yamanishi, Nagano, Shizuoka)

Osaka Philippine Trade & Investment Center Philippine Consulate General Annex 5/F, Osaka Chamber of Commerce & Industry Building 2-8 Hommachibashi, Chuo-ku Osaka, 540-0029 Japan Phone: (81.6) 6910.7191 to 92 Fax: (81.6) 691.07193 Email: dtiosaka@kaigisho.com
Jurisdiction: Kansai, Kinki, Chugoku Shikoku, Chubu (Gifu, Aichi and Mie), Kyushu, Hokuriku (Toyama, Ishikawa and Fukui)

Middle East Saudi Arabia Jeddah Philippine Trade & Investment Center Philippine Consulate General Al-Sayeddah Kaddja St., Al-Faisaliyah District 1, P.O. Box 4974 Jeddah 21412, KSA Phone: (96.62) 283.2876 Fax: (96.62) 283.2648 Email: jackpot51kl@yahoo.com vmp_pticjed@yahoo.com United Arab Emirates Abu Dhabi Philippine Trade & Investment Center Embassy of the Philippines Villa No. 2, Street 5, E-18-02, Plot No. 97 (behind Al-Falah Plaza) Madinat Zayed, P.O. Box 3215 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Phone: (97.12) 641.5922/44 Fax: (97.12) 641.2559 Email: jojiedinsay@yahoo.com Dubai Philippine Trade & Investment Center Philippine Consulate General Suite 1507, 15/F, Al Masraf Bldg. Baniyas Road, Deira, Dubai, UAE P.O. Box 14066, Dubai, UAE Phone: (91.14) 223.6526 Fax: (91.14) 222.9588 Email: comatdxb@emirates.net.ae State of Kuwait Kuwait City Philippine Trade & Investment Center Philippine Consulate General Rm. 2933, 29/F, Arraya Center Al Shuhada Street, Sharq, Kuwait City Phone: (96.5) 2299.7828 Fax: (96.5) 2299.7800 Email: ptic.kuwait@yahoo.com
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Europe Belgium Brussels Philippine Trade & Investment Center Embassy of the Philippines 207 Avenue Louise, Bte. 5 1050, Brussels, Belgium Phone: (32.2) 649.4400 i 649.8948 Fax: (32.2) 649.8940 Email: dtibrussels@skynet.be France Paris Philippine Trade & Investment Center Embassy of the Philippines CNIT Center 3, Rm. 220, BP 427 2-Place dela Defense, 92053 Paris La Defense, France Phone: (33.1) 4692.2705 Fax: (33.1) 4692.2716 Email: dtiparis@sfr.fr Spain Madrid Commercial Office of the Philippine Embassy, Philippine Trade & Investment Center Gran Via 57, 8A, 28013, Madrid, Spain Phone: (34.91) 549.0551 Telefax: (34.91) 541.0589 Email: contactar@pticmadrid.e.telefonica.net Germany Berlin Philippine Trade & Investment Center Embassy of the Philippines Rankestrasse 3, 10789 Berlin Germany Phone: (49.30) 8800.7719 (49.30) 8867.7499/5266 Fax: (49.30) 8867.7501 Email: ptic-berlin@t-online.de Website: www.philippine-embassy.de

Italy Rome Philippine Trade & Investment Center Embassy of the Philippines Viale Medaglie d Oro No. 112 00136 Rome, Italy Phone: (39.06) 3974.6621 Fax: (39.06) 3974.0872 Email: fil.trade.roma@gmail.com Website: www.philippineembassyrome.com The Netherlands Rotterdam Philippine Trade & Investment Center Embassy of the Philippines Rm. 337a, Beurs-World Trade Center Beursplein 37, Postbus 30159, 30011AA, Rotterdam The Netherlands Phone: (31.10) 205.1950 to 52 Fax: (31.10) 205.1955 Email: trade@pticnetherlands.nl info@pticnetherlands.nl Website: www.ptic.netherlands.nl Sweden Stockholm Philippine Trade & Investment Center Embassy of the Philippines Skeppsbron 20, Box 2092, SE-103 12 Stockholm, Sweden Phone: (46.8) 206.717 i 235.665 Fax: (46.8) 247.105 Email: dti.stockholm@swipnet.se dti.stockholm@gmail.com philtrade.stockholm@swipnet.se Switzerland Geneva Permanent Mission of the Philippines to the WTO Trade & Investment Center 8/F 80-82 Rue de Lausanne
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1202 Geneva. Switzerland Phone: (41.22) 909.7900/06 Fax: (41.22) 909.7916 Email: trade@philippineswto.org United Kingdom London Philippine Trade & Investment Center Embassy of the Philippines 1A Cumberland House Kensington Court London W8 5NX England United Kingdom Phone: (44.20) 7937.1898/7998 Fax: (44.20) 7937.2747 Email: dtilondon1@aol.com North America Washington, DC Philippine Trade & Investment Center Embassy of the Philippines 1600 Massachusetts Avenue N.W. Washington D.C., 20036 USA Phone: (1.202) 467.9418 to 19 Fax: (1.202) 467.9428 Email: pticwdc@verizon.net
Jurisdiction: Alabama, Arkansas, North Carolina, South Carolina, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississipi, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia

New York Philippine Trade & Investment Center Philippine Consulate General 556 Fifth Avenue, New York 10036 USA Phone: (1.212) 575.7925 Fax: (1.212) 575.7759 Email: pticny@verizon.net
Jurisdiction: Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Maine, Massachussets, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont

Silicon Valley Philippine Trade & Investment Center Philippine Consulate General Suite 429 The Philippine Center 447 Sutter St., San Francisco California 94108 USA Phone: (1.408)980.9637 (1.415) 773.2336 Fax: (1.415) 773.1813 Email:ptic-sv@philippinecentersf.com
Jurisdiction: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Montana, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming

Chicago Philippine Trade & Investment Center Philippine Consulate General 30 N. Michigan Avenue, Suite 1217 Chicago, Illinois, 60602 USA Phone: (1.312) 345.9030 Fax: (1.312) 345.9031 Email: ptic-ch@sbcglobal.net
Jurisdiction: North Dakota, South Dakota, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, Wisconsin

Los Angeles Philippine Trade & Investment Center Philippine Consulate General Suite 602, 3250 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles, California 90010 USA Phone: (1.213) 822.4479/572.7204 Fax: (1.213) 639.0990 Email: ptic-la@earthlink.net
Jurisdiction: Southern California, Southern Nevada, New Mexico, Arizona, Texas, Hawaii, Guam and Mexico

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GOVERNMENT FINANCING INSTITUTIONS

Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) DBP Building Sen. Gil J. Puyat Avenue corner Makati Avenue, Makati City Phone: (02) 818.9511 to 20 (02) 818.9611 to 20 Email: info@devbankphil.com.ph Website: www.devbankphil.com.ph Land Bank of the Philippines (LBP) Land Bank Plaza 1598 M.H. Del Pilar corner Dr. J. Quintos Sts., Malate, Manila Phone: (02) 522.0000 i 450.7001 (02) 551.2200 loc. 2655 Fax: (02) 528.8580 Email: landbank@mail.landbank.com Website: www.landbank.com National Livelihood Development Corporation (NLDC) 7/F, One Corporate Plaza 845 A. Arnaiz Avenue Makati City Phone: (02) 817.2657 Fax: (02) 817.2659 Peoples Credit & Finance Corporation 2/F, Accelerando Building 395 Sen. Gil J. Puyat Avenue Makati City Phone: (02) 897.8521 to 23 (02) 897.3370 Fax: (02) 897.8528 Email: info@pcfc.ph Website: www.pcfc.gov.ph Philippine Export-Import Credit Agency (PHILEXIM) formerly Trade and Investment Development Corporation (TIDCORP) 17/F, Citibank Tower Valero corner Villar Sts., Makati City Phone: (02) 848.1900 i 893.4204 Fax: (02) 893.4474 i 893.4510 Website: www.philexim.gov.ph Quedan and Rural Credit Guarantee Corporation (QUEDANCOR) Quedancor Center 34 Panay Avenue, Quezon City Phone: (02) 373.9711 Telefax: (02) 373.9452 i 373.9453 Email: quedan@quedancor.gov.ph Website: www.quedancor.gov.ph Small Business Guarantee and Finance Corporation (SBGFC) 17/F & 18/F, Antel Corporate Center 139 Valero St., Salcedo Village Makati City Phone: (02) 751.1888 Telefax: (02) 813.5720

Email: Website:

blagua@sbgfc.org.ph www.sbgfc.org.ph

Social Security System (SSS) SSS Building East Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City Phone: (02) 920.6446 to 55 Fax: (02) 926.1644

Email: webmaster@sss.gov.ph member_relations@sss.gov.ph Website: www.sss.gov.ph

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TRADE ASSOCIATIONS
AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS Cassava Planters & Millers Association of the Philippines Unit 2905, 9/F Raffles Corporate Center Emerald Ave., Ortigas Center Pasig City Phone: (02) 910.5063 to 54 Fax: (02) 910.5062 Central Luzon Egg Producers Association San Pablo, Magalang, Pampanga Phone: (045) 866.0082 Fax: (045) 343.4352 Cocoa Foundation of the Philippines, Inc. 1977 Commonwealth Ave., Quezon City Phone: (02) 952.6397 Federation of Cattle Raiser Association of the Philippines (FCRAP) #39 Canada St., Betterliving Subd. Sucat, Paraaque City Phone: (02) 832.9648 Fax: (02) 822.7577 to 78 Email: carmel@mindgate.com.ph National Federation of Egg Producers of the Philippines (NFEPP) #1139 F. Halili Ave. Turo, Bocaue, Bulacan Telefax: (044) 278.6242 Email: phileggboard@yahoo.com Philippine Association of Broilers Integrators 18/F, JMT Bldg. ADB Avenue, Ortigas Center Pasig City Phone: (02) 702.5909 Telefax: (02) 637.3506
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Philippine Association of Feed Millers, Inc. (PAFMI) 27/F, 2703 D. East Tektite Tower PSEC Exchange Road, Ortigas Center Pasig City Phone: (02) 687.2472 i 687.5269 Fax: (02) 687.2429 Email: elypafmi@yahoo.com Philippine Association of Hog Raisers, Inc. (PAHRI) 122 Cordillera corner Samat St. Sta. Mesa Heights, Quezon City Telefax: (02) 741. 9532 Pork Producers Federation of the Philippines, Inc. 2/F, Reliance House 205 EDSA cor. Rochester St. Greenhills, Mandaluyong Telefax: (02) 726.3644 i 744.3500 Email: hogfederation@gmail.com hogfederation@globelines.com.ph United Broilers Raisers Association (UBRA) 539 Gen. Luna St. Malanday, San Mateo, Rizal Telefax: (02) 654.5523 Email: deltaman.mildred@gmail.com

AUTOMOTIVE PARTS AND ACCESSORIES Association of Consolidated Automotive Parts Producers, Inc. (ACAPP) G/F, Guieb Bldg. 961 Pres. Quirino Ave., Malate, Manila Phone: (02) 522.0533 Fax : (02) 536.8138 Email: hella@att.global.net

Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines (CAMPI) Suite 1206, 12/F Jollibee Center San Miguel Ave., Ortigas Center Pasig City Phone: (02) 632.9733 to 35 Fax: (02) 633.9941 Email: campi@globelines.com.ph Motor Vehicles Parts Manufacturers Association of the Philippines (MVPMAP) #24 Gen. Araneta cor. Gen. Atienza Sts. Brgy. San Antonio, Pasig City Telefax: (02) 633.5382 Email: mvpmap2004@yahoo.com Philippine Association of Battery Manufacturers, Inc. (PABMA) #80-82 Roces Ave., Quezon City Phone: (02) 373.1234 z 374.1670 Fax: (02) 374.1671 to 72 Philippine Automotive Federation Inc. (PAFI) Suite 1206, 12/F Jollibee Center San Miguel Avenue, Pasig City Telefax: (02) 633.9941 Email: campi@pacific.net.ph Tire Manufacturers Association of the Philippines (TMAP) c/o Goodyear Philippines, Inc. Alabang-Zapote Road Almanza, Las Pias City Phone: (02) 876.4777 Fax: (02) 876.4596 Email: bernie_depedro@hotmail.com

CHEMICAL AND CHEMICAL PRODUCTS Chamber of Cosmetic Industry of the Philippines (CCIP) Rm. 203, Mega State Bldg. 737 G. Araneta Avenue Tatalon, Quezon City Telefax: (02) 743.3897 Email: ccipsecretariat@pldtdsl.net Philippine Oleochemical Manufacturers Association (POMA) c/o Pilipinas Kao, Inc., 6/F Raffles Corporate Center Emerald Avenue Ortigas Center, Pasig City Phone: (02) 915.0951 to 58 Fax: (02) 915.0940 to 43 Samahan sa Pilipinas ng mga Industriyang Kemika (Chemical Industries Association of the Philippines) Unit 2201, Cityland 10 Tower 1, H.V. Dela Costa St. 6815 Ayala Ave., North, Makati City Phone: (02) 753.1752 Telefax: (02) 814.0970 Email : spik.secretariat@gmail.com

CONSTRUCTION Cement Manufacturers Association of the Philippines (CEMAP) Corporal Cruz cor. E. Rodriguez Jr. Ave. Bagong Ilog, Pasig City Telefax: (02) 671.7585 to 86 Email: cementinfo@cemap.org.ph Ceramic Tiles Manufacturers Association c/o Mariwasa, C. Raymundo Avenue Bo. Rosario, Pasig City Phone: (02) 628.3871 to 80 Fax : (02) 628.1985 Email: Ecs@mariwasa.com

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Chamber of Real Estate and Builders Associations, Inc. (CREBA) 3/F, CREBA Center Don Alejandro Roces Avenue Cor South A St., Quezon City Phone: (02) 373.2265 to 70 Fax: (02) 373.2271 to 74 Email: creba_inc@yahoo.com Philippine Constructors Association, Inc. (PCA) 3/F, Padilla Bldg. Emerald Avenue Ortigas Center, Pasig City Phone: (02) 631.3135 Telefax: (02) 631.2788 Email: email@philconstruct.com

Confederation of Philippine Jewellers, Inc. c/o Philippine Jewelry Business Club 1903-B West Tower PSEC Exchange Road, Ortigas Center Pasig City Telefax: (02) 687.5028 to 32 loc. 285 Email: philjewelryclub@yahoo.com Fashion Accessories Manufacturers and Exporters Foundation Philippines Inc. Costume Jewelry Center DOST Compound Sudlon, Lahug, Cebu City Phone: (032) 255.0851 z 255.0861 Fax: (032) 255.0832 Email: infor@cebufame.com.ph Guild of Philippine Jewellers, Inc. Unit 1103, Cityland Pasong Tamo Tower #2210 Don Chino Roces Avenue Makati City Telefax: (02) 728.1722 or 26 Email: gpjewels@globelines.com.ph Meycauayan Jewelry Industry Association, Inc. Philippine Jewelry Center Pandayan, Meycauayan, Bulacan Phone: (044) 721.0178/80 (044) 288.2611 Fax: (044) 228.2840 Email: mjia@bulacan.ph Philippine Association of Pearl Producers/Exporters #45 Don Vicente Madrigal Avenue Corinthian Gardens, Quezon City Phone: (02) 810.0572 Fax: (02) 818.9778 Philippine Jewelry Business Club Foundation Suite 1903-B, West Tower Philippine Stock Exchange Center Ortigas Center, Pasig City Telefax: (02) 687.7602 Email: jewelrybusiness@meridian.ph

FASHION ACCESSORIES Association of Accessory Manufacturers and Exporters of the Philippines (AAMEP) Unit 1408, Richville Corporate Tower Madrigal Business Park Muntinlupa City Phone: (02) 772.2695 z 807.2878 Fax: (02) 772.1162 Email: unigel@pldtdsl.net Association of Philippine Leathergoods Exporters and Manufacturers (APLEM) c/o Manels Leather Asia, Inc. Block 1 Lot 7 Marian Road Marian Park Subdivision Brgy. Martin de Porres Paranaque City Phone: (02) 821.4739 Fax: (02) 776.2887 Email: aplem@hotmail.com

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Tannery Association of the Philippines (TAP) Hermoso Compound, Tugatog Meycauayan, Bulacan Telefax: (044) 294.0659 z 840.2188 Fax: (044) 277.5744 Email: clc411@yahoo.com

Association of Philippine Coconut Desiccators (APCD) c/o Peter Paul Philippine Corporation JMT Corporate Condominium Ortigas Center, Pasig City Phone:(02) 633.1674 z 633.6391 to 92 Telefax: (02) 633.1675 z 633.9883 Beverage Industry Association of the Philippines 23/F, SMPC Bldg. St. Francis St., Mandaluyong City Telefax: (02) 634.6840 Bohol Processed Foods San Isidro District, Tagbilaran City Phone: (038) 411.4894 Email: jojiesbakeshop@yahoo.com CARAGA Regional Association of Traders and Entrepreneurs in Food (CREATE FOOD) Joy Table Sauce Factory Km. 13, Purok 4, Los Angeles Butuan City, Agusan Del Norte Phone: (085) 342.2884 E-mail: jessica_clarito@yahoo.com Chamber of Flour Millers c/o San Miguel Mills Inc. 27/F, JMT Bldg., ADB Avenue Ortigas Center, Pasig Phone: (02) 633.8690 Fax: (02) 634.0194 Chamber of Philippine Coconut Oil Millers (CHAPCOM) c/o JNJ Oil Industries, Inc. Brgy. Isabang, Lucena City, Quezon Phone: (042) 710.4133 z 710.2949 Fax: (042) 710.0543 z 815.4049 Coconut Oil Refiners Association (CORA) c/o AFTA Corp., 102 Agana Circle St. BF Homes, Paraaque City Phone: (02) 825.4480 Telefax: (02) 825.5105

FRANCHISE Association of Filipino Franchisers, Inc. (AFFI) VCargo Worldwide Armal Compound, C. Raymundo Ave. Maybunga, Pasig City Phone: (02) 506.8883 Fax: (02) 642.1829 Email: affi.secretariat_raffy@yahoo.com Philippine Franchise Association (PFA) Unit 701, OMM-Citra Bldg. San Miguel Ave., Ortigas Center Pasig City Phone: (02) 687.0365 to 67 Fax: (02) 687.0635 Email: pfa@fibercity.com.ph

FRESH AND PROCESSED FOOD Albay Food Processors Association, Inc. (AFPAS) Gimenez Bldg. 176 Rizal St., Legaspi City Phone: (052) 830.6830 Fax: (052) 820.6496 z 820.6830 Association of Coconut Brokers, Inc. (ACBI) 10/F, Rufino Bldg. 6784 Ayala Ave. cor. Herrera St. Makati City Phone: (02) 817.3241 Fax: (02) 810.3927 Email: racomm@racophil.com
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Food Processors Association of Davao City SME Center, 2/F Chamber Bldg. J.P. Laurel Ave., Bajada, Davao City Phone: (082) 300.5494/95 z 722.4026 Fax: (082) 221.1528 Email: kfii@skyinet.net Fresh Frozen Seafood Association of the Philippines, Inc. #004 Cabo Subdivision Bula, General Santos City Telefax: (083) 552.2178/4287 Integrated Food Manufacturers Association of the Phils. (INFOMAP) 2/F, Santander Bldg. 20 Hemady St. cor. Aurora Blvd. New Manila, Quezon City Phone: (02) 721.9518 Fax: (02) 721.1653 Email: infomap_org@yahoo.com Organic Producers Trade Assosiciations (OPTA) #21 Makatuning St., Brgy. Manresa Quezon City Phone: (02) 363.6816 Fax: (02) 364.3517 Email: optaphil@yahoo.com Philippine Association of Flour Millers, Inc. (PAFMIL) Rm. 311, 3/F Atrium Bldg. Makati Avenue, Makati City Phone: (02) 811.4387/4366 Fax: (02) 810.9462 z 811.4033 Email: pafmil@info.com.ph Philippine Association of Meat Processors, Inc. (PAMPI) Suite 204 Sunrise Condominium Ortigas Ave., Greenhills, San Juan Telefax: (02) 942.3282

Philippine Chamber of Food Manufacturers, Inc. Rm. 1216, Cityland 10, Tower 2 H.V. dela Costa St., cor. Ayala Avenue Makati City Phone: (02) 892.4163 Fax: (02) 893.3893 Email: foodchamber@gmail.com Philippine Coconut Oil Producers Association, Inc. (PCOPA) c/o United Coconut Associations of the Philippines (UCAP) 2/F, PCRDF Bldg. Pearl Drive cor. Lourdes St. Ortigas Center, Pasig City Phone: (02) 633.9286 Fax: (02) 633.8030 Email: ucap@ucap.org.ph Philippine Food Processors and Exporters Organization, Inc. (PHILFOODEX) Unit 1205, Jollibee Plaza Emerald Avenue, Ortigas Center Pasig City Phone: (02) 634.3304 z 634.3466 Fax: (02) 637.7434 Email: philfoodex@yahoo.com Philippine Fruit Association Institute of Plant Breeding University of the Philippines Los Baos, Laguna Phone: (049) 536.2512 loc. 242 Fax: (049) 536.3438 Philippine Mango Exporters Foundation, Inc. c/o Hi-Las Marketing Corporation KKK Processing Plant Building CRB Road, FTI Complex Taguig, Metro Manila Phone: (02) 838.4941 to 42 Fax: (02) 838.4940

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Philippine Sugar Millers Association, Inc. (PSMAI) Rm. 1402, Security Bank Centre 6776 Ayala Ave., Makati City Phone: (02) 891.1138/1202 Fax: (02) 891.1144 Email: psma@psma.com.ph Pilipino Banana Growers and Exporters Association 145 Rizal Street, Davao City Phone: (082) 277.7771z 227.9113 Fax: (082) 221.2024 Seaweed Industry Association of the Philippines (SIAP) Shemberg Mktg. Cor. Lapu-Lapu & Osmea Sts. Cebu City Phone: (032) 346.0866 Fax: (032) 346.0863/1892 United Coconut Associations of the Philippines, Inc. (UCAP) 2/F, PCRDF Bldg. Pearl Drive cor. Lourdes St. Ortigas Complex, Pasig City Phone: (02) 633.8029/9286 to 87 Fax: (02) 633.8030 Email: ucap@ucap.org.ph

Chamber of Furniture Industries of the Philippines (CFIP) - National Chapter Unit H, 9/F Strata 100 Bldg. Emerald Avenue, Ortigas Center Pasig City Phone: (02) 631.2834 z 632.9007 637.2742 to 43 Fax: (02) 631.2977 Email: info@cfip.org.ph Chamber of Furniture Industries of the Philippines - Davao Chapter c/o Romars Home Furnishing Km. 3, McArthur Highway Matina, Davao City Phone: (082) 298.0373 Telefax: (082) 221.6607 Fax: (082) 297.2901 Chamber of Furniture Industries of the Philippines (CFIP) - Negros Occidental Chapter c/o DTI Provincial Office Bacolod City Phone: (034) 433.3307 Telefax: (034) 433.0905/0250 Chamber of Furniture Industries of the Philippines (CFIP) - Pampanga Chapter PFTC Bldg., Furniture City Paralayunan, Mabalacat, Pampanga Telefax: (045) 893.0091 to 93 Email: CFIP_Pampanga@yahoo.com Chamber of Furniture Industries of the Philippines (CFIP) - Vigan Chapter #14 Crisologo St., Heritage Village Vigan, Ilocos Sur Telefax: (077) 722.2997 Fax: (077) 632.2155 Furniture Industries of the Philippines - Iligan Chapter Bonifacio Avenue, Iligan City Phone: (063) 492.3171 Fax: (063) 221.6494

FURNITURE AND FURNISHINGS Albay Manufacturers Association (AFMA) 2/F, DBP Bldg., Legaspi City, Albay Phone: (052) 480.7693/7078 Fax: (052) 214.3226/3176 Cebu Furniture Industries Foundation, Inc. (CFIFI) 3/F, LDM Bldg. Cor. M.J. Cuenco Ave. & Legaspi Sts. Cebu City Phone: (032) 253.3091/0274 Fax: (032) 254.8246 Email: infocfif@yahoo.com
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Iloilo Furniture Manufacturers Association Inc. (IFMA) RTESDC Regional Center TESDA Compound Zamora St., Iloilo City Telefax: (033) 509.8355 Email: ifmailo@skynet.net

GIFTS, TOYS AND HOUSEWARES Cebu Gifts, Toys and Houseware Manufacturers & Exporters Association, Inc. (CEBU-GTH) c/o PHILEXPORT-Cebu 3/F, LDM Bldg., Legaspi St. Cor. M.J. Cuenco Ave., Cebu City Phone: (032) 255.2797 Fax: (032) 254.9259 Email: cebugth@pacific.net.ph Christmas Dcor Producers and Exporters Association of the Philippines (CDPEAP) Felipa Center-Hall 1, ITC Complex Roxas Blvd., Pasay City Phone: (02) 831.2201 local 283 Fax: (02) 831.8761 Email: cdpeap@yahoo.com GTH-Bulacan c/o DTI-Bulacan 2/F BFCCI Bldg. McArthur Highway, Sumapa Malolos, Bulacan Phone: (047) 791.0113/2283 Email: dtimal@bul.info.com Home Accents Group of the Philippines, Inc. (HAPI) Unit 218, Chateau Verde Condominium, Valle Verde I E. Rodriguez, Pasig City Phone: (02) 633.0134 Telefax (02) 689.8443 Email: hapi@hapi.org.ph Lubida Agsamcraft Weavers Association Lucac, San Francisco, Agusan Del Sur Phone: (085) 242.3134 Fax: (085) 343.8034

GARMENTS, TEXTILES AND SIMILAR PRODUCTS Confederation of Garment Exporters of the Philippines (CONGEP) Suite 609, Executive Centre Bldg. Sen. Gil Puyat Ave., Makati City Phone: (02) 897.1481 Telefax: (02) 895.7614 Email: congep@vasia.com Garment Business Association of the Philippines (GBAP) #11 Miller St., San Francisco del Monte Quezon City Phone: (02) 416.3702 z 752.4223 Fax: (02) 416.3555 z 887.2124 Email: gbap@info.com.ph Textile Mills Association of the Philippines (TMAP) Suite 7C Vernida I Bldg. 120 Amorsolo St., Legaspi Village Makati City Phone: (02) 970.0240 Telefax: (02) 810.2844 Email: textile_mails@yahoo.com Textiles Producers Association of the Philippines (TEXPAP) Rm. 513, Downtown Center Bldg. 516 Quentin Paredes St. Binondo, Manila Phone: (02) 241.1144 Fax: (02) 241.1162

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Philippine Chamber of Handicraft Industries, Inc. (PCHI) CITC Compound #20 Russet St., SSS Village Marikina City Telefax: (02) 948.2274 Email: pchi.secretariat@gmail.com Philippine Toy and Novelty Manufacturers Association, Inc (PHILTOY) c/o MERR-C Embroideries Export Intl #528 Hipolito St., Caingin Malolos Bulacan 3000 Phone: (044) 791.0443/1262 Fax: (044) 791.1262 Pottery Exporters and Manufacturers Association of Pampanga, Inc. (PEMAPI) PEMAPI Office, San Matias Sto. Tomas, Pampanga Phone: (045) 861.0506 Wooden Gifts and Accessories Manufacturers Association, Inc. (WOODTAG) #46 Calumpit St., Project 7 Veterans Village, Quezon City Phone: (02) 371.3751 Fax: (02) 374.6410 Email: peterandpaul@pldtdsl.net HOTEL AND RESTAURANT Bohol Association of Hotels, Resorts and Restaurants Agora, CPG Avenue, Tagbilaran City Phone: (038) 411.3891 z 235.5497 (038) 501.7915 Hotel and Restaurant Association of the Philippines (HRAP) Unit 803, Golden Rock Bldg. 168 Salcedo St., Legaspi Village Makati City Telefax: (02) 816.2419 Email: hrap@info.com.ph
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IT, ELECTRONICS AND ELECTRICAL PRODUCTS Albay Information & Communications Technology Association, Inc. 2/F ACCI Bldg., Bonot, Legaspi City Phone: (054) 480.6834 Fax: (054) 820.6830 Email: dnabol@yahoo.com Association of Solution Integrators of Davao (ASID) Unit 148, 14/F Landco-PDCP Corporate Center, J.P. Laurel Avenue Davao City Phone: (082) 221.3344 Fax: (082) 221.3344 loc. 555 Email: Rodney@lanesystems.com Computer Manufacturers Distributors and Dealers Association of the Philippines (COMDDAP) 7/F, SEDCCO I Bldg. Rada cor. Legaspi Sts. Legaspi Village, Makati City Phone: (02) 810.3814 z 892.7947 Fax: (02) 815.6531 z 750.9456 Email: info@comddap.org Electronic Industries Association of the Philippines, Inc. (EIAPI) UP TBI Bldg., UP-Ayala Technopark C.P. Garcia cor. Katipunan Avenue Diliman, Quezon City Phone: (02) 928.9344/9451 Fax: (02) 928.7755 Email: secretariat@eiapi.org.ph Federation of Electrical and Electronics Supplier and Manufacturers of the Philippines, Inc. (PESA) 3001 Ramon Magsaysay Blvd.

Federation of Electrical and Electronics Supplier and Manufacturers of the Philippines, Inc. (Cebu Chapter) c/o Washington Electrical & Industrial Supply, 129 Magallanes St., Cebu City Phone: (032) 254.0095 to 97 Fax: (032) 253.4888 Integrated Telecommunications Suppliers Association of the Philippines (ITESAP) Unit 1601, Cityland Condominium 10 Tower II, H.V. dela Costa St. Salcedo Village, Makati City Telefax: (02) 893.8527 Email: globatek@pacific.net.ph Philippine Appliance Industries Federation (PAIF) 2/F, Union-Ajinomoto Bldg. 331 Sen. Gil Puyat Ave., Makati City Telefax: (02) 890.6663 Email: rjc@ccac.mozcom.com Philippine Association of Electrical Industries, Inc. (PAEII) Suite 712, Bank of the Philippine Islands Bldg., Plaza Cervantes Binondo, Manila Phone: (02) 242.1161 Telefax: (02) 242.1144 Philippine Electric Wires Manufacturers Association (PEWMA) Suite 601, Campos Rueda Bldg. Urban St., Makati City Phone: (02) 843.2841 Fax: (02) 844.5448 Philippine Electronics and Telecommunications Federation (PETEF) 7/F, Unit 11 PS Bank Tower Tindalo St. cor. Sen. Gil Puyat Avenue Makati City Phone: (02) 813.6398 Fax: (02) 813.6397 Email: petef@pacific.net.ph
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Philippine Software Industry Association (PSIA) BPAP, 9th Floor Palisades Condominium, Perea St. Legaspi Village, Makati City Phone: (02) 817.2727 local 209 Email: inquiry@psia.org.ph Semiconductor and Electronics Industries in the Philippines (SEIPI) Unit 902 Tower II, RCBC Plaza Ayala Avenue cor. Sen. Gil Puyat Ave. Makati City Phone: (02) 844.9028 to 30 Fax: (02) 844.9036 to 37

METAL PRODUCTS Agricultural Machinery Manufacturers and Distributors Association Foundation, Inc. (AMMDA) Rm. 200, 2/F CLF Bldg. #1167 Don Chino Roces Ave. Makati City Telefax: (02) 890.5499 Email: ammda_inc_phil@yahoo.com.ph Metalworking Industries Association of the Philippines Manila Chapter #56 Kanlaon St., Mandaluyong City Telefax: (02) 535.5565 Email: mcz@info.com.ph Philippine Die and Mold Association, Inc. (PDMA) MIRDC Compound, Gen. Santos Ave. Bicutan, Taguig City Phone: (02) 837.0431 local 403 (02) 838.7876 Fax: (02) 837.0764 Email: pdma@fadmaonline.org

Philippine Iron and Steel Traders Association (PISTA) 213 Rizal Ave. Ext. Bet. 2 & 3 Ave. Caloocan City Phone: (02) 363.2580 Fax: (02) 362.4232 Email: kei.smpc@gmail.com Philippine Metalcasting Associations, Inc. (PMA) Quezon City Polytechnic Compound 673 Quirino Highway, San Bartolome Novaliches, Quezon City Phone: (02) 419.4278 Fax: (02) 939.9320 Philippine Nail Manufacturers Association (PNMA) #23 Kaingin Road, Brgy. A. Samson Quezon City Telefax: (02) 363.2339 Philippine Steelmakers Association (PSA) 25/F Galleria Corporate Center EDSA corner Ortigas Ave., Quezon City Phone: (02) 633.9071 to 84 Fax: (02) 633.8033 Pipes and Tubes Manufacturers Association of the Philippines, Inc. (PTMAPI) Bo. Domingo, Cainta, Rizal Telefax: (02) 655.7534 Fax: (02) 248.2399 Email: super_pipe_sic@yahoo.com Tin Can Manufacturers Association of the Philippines, Inc. (TCMAPI) #55 Amang Rodriguez Avenue Santolan, Pasig City Phone: (02) 646.0840/2476 Fax: (02) 645.2061 Email: tcmapi_philcan@pldtdsl.net

NON-METAL Glass Manufacturers Association of the Philippines (GMAP) P.O. Box No. 12903 Ortigas Center, Pasig City Phone: (02) 671.3213 Fax: (02) 671.3346 Philippine Rubber Industries Association, Inc. (PRIA) c/o Ramcar Tire Corp. 353 Henry Javier cor. Danny Floro Sts. Brgy. Oranbo, Pasig City Telefax: (02) 671.5949 Email: pria@info.com.ph

OTHERS Animation Council of the Philippines, Inc. (ACPI) 9/F, Cyber 1 Bldg. Eastwood, Libis, Quezon City Phone: (02) 457.7499 Fax: (02) 687.7362 Email: info@animationcouncil.org Association of Philippine Bookseller c/o Bookmark, Inc. 264A Pablo Ocampo St., Makati City Phone: (02) 895.8061 to 65 Fax: (02) 897.0824 Email: bookmark@globelines.com.ph Association of Firearms and Ammunition Dealers of the Philippines PBD Bldg., #27 Don Alejandro Roces Ave., Quezon City Phone: (02) 373.3088 loc. 148 Telefax: (02) 414.3062 Email: afad@pacific.net.ph

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Bohol United Woven Raffia Producers Association Cawayan, Inabanga, Bohol Phone: (038) 512.9209 Fax: (038) 512.9088 Email: jamorhandicraft@yahoo.com Chamber of Herbal Industries of the Phils. (CHIP) 406 G. Reyes St. San Juan, Metro Manila Phone: (02) 725.6241 Fax: (02) 727.2129 Community Crafts Association of the Philippines, Inc. 693 G. Araneta Ave. cor Kaliraya St. Quezon City Email: ccapbdd@pacific.net.ph Federation of Philippine Industries (FPI) Concepcion Industries Bldg. #308 Sen. Gil Puyat Ave., Makati City Phone: (02)844.0324 Fax: (02) 844.7264 Email: fpi@philonline.com Foreign Buyers Association of the Philippines (FOBAP) Unit 1215, Cityland Condominium 10 Tower I, 156 H.V. Dela Costa Ayala North, Salcedo Village Makati City Phone: (02) 892.8492 z 753.3029 Fax: (02) 893.5126 Email: fobap1@yahoo.com Philippine Exporters Confederation, Inc. (PHILEXPORT) ITC Complex, Roxas Blvd. Cor Sen. Gil Puyat Ave., Pasay City Phone: (02) 833.2531 to 34 Fax: (02) 831.0231

Philippine Institute for Supply Management (PISM) Unit 2502-C , East Tower Philippine Stock Exchange Center Exchange Road, Ortigas Center Pasig City Phone: (02) 634.6632/5942/5955 Fax: (02) 634.6348 Email: secretariat@pism.org Philippine Product Safety and Quality Foundation, Inc. (PPSQF) 3/F, Trade and Industry Bldg. 361 Sen. Gil Puyat Ave., Makati City Telefax: (02) 890.9935 Email: ppsqf@dti.gov.ph Philippine Tropical Fish Exporters Association P.O. Box 8039, Paraaque City Phone: (02) 715.1036 Fax: (02) 715.1034 Email: info@ptfea.org Supply Chain Management Association of the Philippines, Inc. P.O. Box 13254, Ortigas Center Pasig City Phone: (02) 634.0816 Fax: (02) 671.4793 Email: dmap@i-manila.com.ph

PACKAGING Packaging Institute of the Philippines (PIP) Unit 725, Cityland Shaw Tower Saint Francis St. corner Shaw Blvd. Mandaluyong City Phone: (02) 687.3051 z 687.3143 Fax: (02) 687.2018 Email: secretariat@phil-packaging.org

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PAPER PRODUCTS Association of Paper Traders of the Philippines, Inc. (APTP) 1407 Quezon Avenue, Quezon City Phone: (02) 373.3311 to 18 Fax: (02) 373.3292 Pulp and Paper Manufacturers Association, Inc. (PULPAPEL) 6/F, Ace Building 101 Rada cor. Dela Rosa Sts. Legaspi Village, Makati City Phone: (02) 894.0052 i 892.9781 Fax: (02) 894.0056 i 815.9460

Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Association of the Philippines (PHAP) Unit 502, One Corporate Plaza 845 Pasay Road, Makati City Phone: (02) 815.0325 i 816.7334 (02) 816.7373 i 816.0618 Fax: (02) 819.2702 Email: phap7346@info.com.ph

RESOURCE BASED Chamber of Mines of the Philippines Rm. 809, Ortigas Bldg. Ortigas Avenue, Pasig City Phone: (02) 635.4123 to 24 Fax: (02) 635.4160 Email:info@chamberofmines.com.ph Federation of Cutflowers and Ornamental Plant Growers of the Philippines, Inc. c/o King Louis Flowers & Plants, Inc. MSBF Bldg., Quezon Ave. cor. Edsa Quezon City Telefax: (02) 928.6189 Email: akiks@skyinet.net Philippine Wood Producers Association (PWPA) 3/F, LTA Bldg. Rm. 305, 118 Perea St. Legaspi Village, Makati City Phone: (02) 817.6751/6885 Fax: (02) 817.6884 Email: philwood@globelines.com

PETROLEUM Philippine Liquified Petroleum Gas Association of the Philippines c/o ASE Phil. Manufacturing Corp. Unit 602, Taipan Place Bldg. Ortigas Center, Pasig City Telefax: (02) 633.7781 Philippine Petroleum Sea Transport Association (PHILPESTA) G/F, Stanford Tower Condominium 1870 M.H. Del Pilar St., Malate, Manila Phone: (02) 536.2217 Fax: (02) 523.9098 Email: philpesta@pldtdsl.net

PHARMACEUTICALS Drugstores Association of the Philippines (DSAP) 3/F, AB Sandoval Bldg. Shaw Blvd. cor. Orambo Drive Pasig City Phone: (02) 631.4254 Fax: (02) 633.5253 Email: dsap_office@yahoo.com

RETAIL Direct Selling Association of the Philippines (DSAP) 7/F Gercon Plaza, 7901 Makati Avenue Makati City Phone: (02) 864.2900/2966 Fax: (02) 892.1179 Email: dsaphils@mozcom.com

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Foodcart Association of the Philippines Suite 201, Nissan Bldg. 843 J.P. Rizal St., Makati City Phone: (02) 789.8937 Fax: (02) 890.9972 Philippine Amalgamated Supermarkets Association, Inc. (PAGASA) #2 Nicanor A. Ramirez St. Cor. E. Rodriguez Sr. Avenue Welcome Rotonda, Quezon City Phone: (02) 711.1290 i 743.7065 Telefax: (02) 732.0509 Email: welcome@pagasa.org.ph Philippine Association of Supermarkets, Inc. (PASI) #1238 GOSOC Compound EDSA Balintawak, Quezon City Telefax: (02) 362.8349 Email: Pasi_1969@yahoo.com Philippine Retailers Association (PRA) Unit 2610, Jollibee Plaza Emerald Ave., Ortigas Center Pasig City Phone:(02) 687.4180 to 81i 687.4985 Fax: (02) 636.0825 Email: philretailers@gmail.com

Association of Development Financing Institutions in Asia and the Pacific (ADFIAP) Consulting 2/F Skyland Plaza, Sen Gil Puyat Ave. Makati City Phone: (02) 816.1672 i 843.0932 Fax: (02) 817.6498 Email: inquiries@adfiap.org Cold Chain Association of the Philippines (CCAP) 3/F, Steel Centre Bldg. A. Rodriguez Avenue Manggahan, Pasig City Phone: (02) 641.5690 Telefax: (02) 942.3282 Email: info@ccaphils.org Confederation of Truckers Association of the Philippines (CTAP) Rm. 110, Mercantile Insurance Bldg. Gen. Luna cor. Beaterio Sts. Intramuros, Manila Telefax:(02) 527.0610 i 524.4259 to 61 Email: ctap@pldtdsl.net Contact Center Association of the Philippines 17/F, Rm. O, Burgundy Corporate Tower Sen. Gil Puyat Ave., Makati City Phone: (02) 889.7763 i 844.8341 Telefax: (02) 886.4407 Email: admin@mediafocus.com.ph Custom Bonded Warehouse Operators Confederation, Inc. 373 Boni Avenue Brgy. Malamig, Mandaluyong City Telefax: (02) 531.1182 Email: cbwoci@yahoo.com Filipino Shipowners Association 5/F, Rm. 503, Victoria Bldg. United Nations Ave., Ermita, Manila Phone: (02) 523.7269 Fax: (02) 524.3164 Email: filiship@info.com.ph

SERVICES Advertising Board of the Philippines, Inc. (ADBOARD) 6/F, DAO I Condominium 189 Salcedo St., Legaspi Village Makati City Phone: (02) 818.6158 i 817.7724 Fax: (02) 818.7109 Email: adboard@pldtdsl.net

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Financial Executives Institute of the Philippines (FINEX) Unit 1901, 139 Corporate Center Valero St., Salcedo Village, Makati City Phone: (02) 811.4052/4184/4186/4188 Fax: (02) 811.4185 Email: admin@finex.org.ph Food Caterers Association of the Philippines (FCAP) #10 Baler St. San Francisco del Monte, Quezon City Phone: (02) 371.4830 Telefax: (02) 410.0394 Email: info@fcap.com.ph Management Association of the Philippines (MAP) Unit 608, Ayala Tower One Ayala Triangle, Ayala Ave., Makati City Phone: (02) 751.1149 Fax: (02) 751.1154 Email: mapsec@globelines.com.ph Medical Transcription Industry Association of the Philippines, Inc. (MTIAPI) 9/F, Palisades Condominium Perea St., Legaspi Village Makati City Phone: (02) 509.0802 Fax: (02) 817.2171 Email: reruma@mtiapi.com Philippine Association of Convention/ Exhibition Organizers and & Suppliers, Inc. (PACEOS) c/o PETCO, Boom Grounds Roxas Blvd corner Sen. Gil Puyat Ave. CCP Complex, Pasay City Telefax: (02) 556.2723 Email: secretariat@paceos.com

Philippine Independent Power Producers Association 3/F, Benpress Bldg., Exchange Road Ortigas Center, Pasig City Phone: (02) 449.6403 Fax: (02) 637.1969 Email: evpantangco@vppc.com Philippine Cable Television Association, Inc. (PCTA) Unit 504, Taipan Place Condominium Emerald Ave., Ortigas Center Pasig City Phone: (02) 638.8541 Fax: (02) 638.8542 Email: admin@pcta.org.ph Philippine Liner Shipping Association (PLSA) G/F, Stanford Tower Condominium 1870 M.H. Del Pilar St., Malate, Manila Phone: (02) 521.4231 Fax: (02) 404.1261 Printing Industries Association of the Philippines (PIAP) Suite 212, Dela Rosa Condominium 7648 Dela Rosa St., Makati City Phone: (02) 810.9754/9109 Telefax: (02) 894.5224 Email: piap_org@yahoo.com Production Management Association of the Philippines (PROMAP) Unit 502, Ark Condominium 92 Sierra Madre St., Mandaluyong City Phone: (02) 535.7810 Telefax: (02) 533.5720 Email: secretariat_promap77@yahoo.com

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Screenprinting and Imaging Graphic Association of the Philippines (SIGAP) c/o G-Graphics Sales Corporation 52 San Rafael St., Brgy. Plainview Mandaluyong City Phone: (02) 531.0781/7452 Fax: (02) 531.7182 Email: sigap_info@yahoo.com SPA Association of the Philippines, Inc. (SAPI) 1829 Jorge Bocobo Malate, Manila Phone: (02) 521.9904 Telefax: (02) 521.9904 Email: spaassn_philippines@yahoo.com.ph

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