Great British Festival 2024 (19-20 October 2024) Manila

Great British Festival 2024

  • THE British Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (BCCP) announced the return of the Great British Festival; following its great success in its return last 2023 since its hiatus in 2019 due to the pandemic–in partnership with the British Embassy Manila and the British Council
  • Celebrates UK-Philippine Friendship Day on 20 October 2024
  • A total of 38 UK Companies and over 50,000 attendees joined the event in 2023
  • GBF 2023 Activities: Radical Sportscars F1 simulators, Bike show by Triumph Motorcycles, Bathbomb making by Lush, Samples and selling of One World Butchers, Union Jack Tavern, Quorn, The Borough Pizza Pub, Face-painting and Caricature making
  • GBF 2024 aims to host a much-larger event with more British companies to join

For further information contact BCCP at info@britcham.org.ph 

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UK – Philippines Trade Data (2nd August 2024)

UK - Philippines Trade Data

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Diplomatic Reception on the Terrace of the House of Lords

 

 

Gabriella Quimson Vice Chairman  Philippine British Business Council(PBBC)  and His Excellency Ambassador Locsin arriving the House of Lords.

Joseph Miro Chairman of Philippine British Business Council(PBBC) was also present at a Diplomatic Reception on the Terrace of the House of Lords to hear a speech given by the Rt Hon Lord Howell of Guilford.

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PBBC 30 years Anniversary

 

PBBC Members from left to right: Former British Ambassador to the Philippines Paul Dimond, David H. Bill, Rowena Romulo, Dr. Gabriella Tuason Quimson, Chairman Joseph Miro, Melissa Dizon, representatives from the UK’s Department for Business and Trade Priya Soni and John Williams, and Alistair M. Fulton, taken at the Philippine Embassy in London during their May 2024 meeting.

As the Philippine-British Business Council (PBBC) moves towards our 30th anniversary, under our new London Chairman Joseph Miro the background for the further development of bilateral trade and direct investment opportunities for both countries has never been stronger. The value of UK exports to the Philippines in the four quarters to the end of Q3 2023 was £1.3 billion (+16%), with imports of £1.7 billion (+22%). Services contributed about 40% of the former. UK outward direct investment to the Philippines in 2021 reached £449 million. In recent years, cases of inward direct investment have also grown.

In 2024, we have welcomed among others as members of the PBBC London Dr Gabriella Tuason Quimson and Mr Stephen Philips. Dr Quimson is a governance and anti-corruption specialist. Her father was Philippine Ambassador to the Court of St James’s in the 1980s. She has long experience in the UK and holds both Filipino and British citizenships, dividing her time between the two countries. Mr Philips was appointed Senior Adviser at BDO Unibank in January 2024, in a long career focused on cross-border trade, investment and finance in Asia. Before his appointment as Chief Executive of the China-Britain Business Council in 2006, he had been International Trade Director of UK Trade and Investment in the British Government.

As a business-led apolitical body, the PBBC works closely with both Governments’ trade and investment Departments, with much non-financial support from the Philippine Embassy in London and the British Embassy and the British Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines in Manila. Individual PBBC members (all volunteers) have cumulative experience of trading conditions and contacts of well over 100 years. Unlike other surviving Business Councils, the PBBC itself has long adopted the policy of focus on those sectors offering the more obvious opportunities. These have included IT, agribusiness, energy and retail and we are currently aligning our focus with sectors identified by both Governments.

We offer a free service of advice in the UK to bona fide companies new to the market and are happy to hear from British firms interested in the Philippine market, whether diversifying from other ASEAN markets or completely new to the region, whether they wish to export products or services, find joint partners in the Philippines or invest there directly for longer-term market share. We are equally happy to hear from Philippine companies seeking partners in the UK or looking for direct investment opportunities.

 

All contacts should be directed to info@philippinebritish.com

 

Philippine-British Business Council

London

3 June 2024

 

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UK Export Finance

Discover what the UK offers in finance to support major projects when buying UK Goods and services.

UK export finance

Clink on the link below to see a presentation of the UK Export Finance Scheme

> > UK export Finance – Competitive finance when you buy from the UK < <

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May 17

Environment Trade Mission June 2016

Opportunities in the Water and Renewable Energy sector (07 – 10 June 2016)renewable energy

The British Chamber of Commerce Philippines (BCCP) and the UK Trade and Investment (UKTI) Manila, with the support of the Philippine Trade & Investment Center – London, invite you to an Environment Trade Mission focusing on water and renewable energy on 7-10 June 2016. The Mission is envisaged to benefit UK environment and energy companies/entrepreneurs that are eyeing to expand or boost their business in the Philippine market. Participants will acquire industry knowledge on the water and renewable energy sectors and will meet potential business contacts to help them explore opportunities in the Philippines for large-scale water and energy projects, aid funded business, advisory services and supply chain technology products and services. Highlights of the Mission include Asian Development Bank’s Clean Energy Forum 2016, dialogues with public and private sectors, Networking Reception, and bespoke 1-2-1 meetings aimed at helping the delegates explore business opportunities and meet potential partners/ contacts in the country. More details can be found here.

 

The Philippines is one of the fastest growing economies in Asia with an average GDP growth rate of 6.4% and a remarkable positive GDP growth trajectory. With the exponential growth of the economy, there is significant development in the infrastructure sector which includes cleaner sources of technology and energy.

If you have any inquiries, please contact Christine Barawid at Christine.Barawid@fco.gov.uk / +63 2 858 2266 or PTIC-London at london@dti.gov.ph / +44 020 7937 1898.

 

Further details on the mission can be obtained from

Kristine Umali

Commercial Attaché & Director

PHILIPPINE TRADE & INVESTMENT CENTRE | Embassy of the Philippines – Commercial Section  1A Cumberland House, Kensington Court, London W8 5NX, United Kingdom Phone: +44 (0) 20.7937.1898 | +44 (0) 20.7937.7998 | Fax: +44 (0) 20.7937.2747

E-mail: KristineUmali@dti.gov.ph | amkcumali@philippinetrade.org

www.investphilippines.gov.ph | www.dti.gov.ph

Invest Philippines                      Trade Philippines

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May 01

A Taste of The Philippines in London

The 23rd March 2016 saw the official opening of a new Philippines restaurant in London. The occasion was attended by many dignitaries from the Philippines and the UK.

The Romulo family was there in force to celebrate the first branch of the successful Romulo Cafe outside of Manila.

An article in the Philippine Star Business Chic section by Johnny Litton can be seen below. this includes many photos of the opening event.

A taste of Filipino in London – Business Chic by Johnny Litton – Philippine Star 18th April 2016

Johnny Litton writes:-

“Anticipation ran high among the good friends and kababayans over the opening of Romulo’s Cafe’s first branch outside of Manila – a heroic 6,700 miles away in the UK – that the occasion necessitated two launch parties.

Indeed, the Philippines very own Romulo Cafe has a smart new London address on Kensington High Street.

There to offer familial support to the driving force and ex-JP Morgan banker Rowena Romulo and her fellow managing partner Chris Joseph, was the proud father, lawyer Ricardo Romulo who flew in from Manila with his other daughter Sandie Romulo-Squillantini and her husband Enzo Squillantini, and niece Maritina Romulo, who was representing her father Ambassador Roberto Romulo.

A collective undertaking of the globe-trotting, food loving Romulo family, Romulo Cafe London replicates the successful formula of good comfort food and chic ambience of its sister restaurants in Manila, founded by Enzio and Sandie.

All are gastronomic tributes to the life and times of legendary statesman Carlos P. Romulo.

The new Romulo Cafe London has been a truly Filipino undertaking – with the kitchen run by Filipino executive chef Lorenzo Maderas, interiors designed by UST and Chelsea College of Art alumnus, Karen Soriano, and communications by Gina Consing McAdam.

Deputy Chair of DAKS and former ambassador of the UK to the Philippines Paul Dimond said it well: “We are confident that it will transform the image of Philippines style cuisine in London, be a great success and contribute much to the Kensington area as a prime quality destination for British and foreign diners alike. You must be immensely and justifiably proud of your family heritage”

Cheers to the Romulos on this brave and much anticipated adventure!”

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Mar 24

The Philippines : Keeping up the momentum

We are very happy to promote an Asia House event in April, headed up by a regular Philippines Government visitor to the UK, Cesar V. Purisima. Come and hear first-hand how The Philippines is continuing to grow, exhibiting strong financial management of a strong economy.

The Philippines: Keeping up the momentum
Thursday 7 April
10.00 – 12.00

Asia House, London

Join us at Asia House for a conference on the Philippines investment climate as the country goes to the polls this May for presidential elections. Once dubbed the ‘sick man of Asia’, the country has become one of the most resilient economies in Asia with sound economic fundamentals. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) expects the economy to grow by 6% in 2016. Private consumption and investment are expected to maintain solid growth in 2016. But will the momentum be maintained as political dynamics change?

CONFIRMED SPEAKER:

Cesar V. Purisima

Cesar V. Purisima, Financial Secretary of the Philippines

More speakers to be confirmed.

This conference will see Cesar V. Purisima, Financial Secretary of the Philippines, who is said to be the helmsman behind the transformation, in discussion with Asia House Chief Executive, Michael Lawrence, on the current and future outlook of the Philippine economy. This will be followed by a panel bringing together high-level corporate representatives.

This conference is organised in partnership with the Philippine Embassy in London.

To register your place, please click here: Asia House Purisima.
For any queries or for further information please email Samantha Deave on samantha.deave@asiahouse.co.uk.

Sponsorship opportunities available.

 

 

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Mar 01

Asia BPM Summit 2016 in Manila

Visit the Asia BPM Summit 2016 in Manila and see and meet the people who have made Philippines the fastest growing country in Asia.Asia-BPM-Summit-slider2 The sector known as Business Process Management (BPM) is providing tens of thousands of highly-skilled new jobs to Filipinos every month. It is driving growth clear across the country in virtually every economic sector from consumer goods, construction and hospitality to healthcare, NGO and professional services, you name it!

Join Asia BPM Summit 2016 — Center of the Universe — and connect with the leaders behind the industry powering all of it. The event will be on

Wednesday, March 16

at the Manila Marriott Hotel

(beside Resorts World). REGISTER at this web location: asia-ceo.org/?event=asia-bpm-summit-2016 . The price of admission is Php5,000 and includes elegant lunch and snacks — Php5,500 if paid at the event.

Asia BPM Summit, presented by PLDT Alpha Enterprise, with Elite Sponsorship by AIG, Aon, JLL, syncHRony Global and Valda Pastilles brings together key sector leaders to discuss the future of the key sector that is responsible for virtually all employment growth in the nation.

Despite outrageous success, severe signs of overheating are everywhere. As you read this message, 60 multinational companies are in various stages of setting up completely new operations in the country – the highest number ever at one time.

How can the sector possibly keep up when it is already stretched to the limit due to mammoth growth plans of current locators AND a crisis in transport infrastructure that is attracting global attention? The addition of so many new locators at once will push the sector over the edge, is the prediction of many.

Will Philippines continue its rise? What can be done to prevent a fall? Join us for Asia BPM Summit 2016 and get the answers from the industry’s leading figures.

Download the Event Program HERE > Event-Program-Asia-BPM-Summit-2016 Register at this web location: asia-ceo.org/?event=asia-bpm-summit-2016.

High-profile Presenters of Asia BPM Summit 2016 include (in approximate order of appearance):

 

Jonathan de Luzuriaga President Philippine Software Industry Association (PSIA)

PRESENTER: Jonathan is one of the nation’s most recognizable leaders in the IT-BPO sectors and trustee of the powerful IBPAP industry association. He is also Head of Software Development for ADEC Innovations, one of the country’s most global organizations.
Sunit Puri Head of Business Process Services (BPS), Asia Pacific Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)

PRESENTER: Based in Singapore, Sunit has 20 years of experience overseeing large transformation projects. He oversees BPO services across 12 countries for India’s largest BPO provider and one of the largest in the world.
Erik Neilsen President Global Process Manager (BPO division of the Magsaysay Group).

PRESENTER: Erik was one of the first to set up shared services operations for Maersk, the huge global logistics company. He is currently doing the same for Magsaysay, one of the world’s largest suppliers of skilled manpower for the global shipping and cruise industries.
Mark Lwin Chief Executive Officer AIG Philippines

PRESENTER: Mark oversaw shared service operations for AIG in both Philippines and Malaysia
Jason Ryan Regional Director, Southeast Asia ADP

PRESENTER: Jason has spent his entire career focused on providing human capital management solutions to many of the world’s largest and most complex organizations.
Gary Tok Regional Director for Client Management Aon

PRESENTER: Gary explains how to use analytics to gain improved employee engagement and benefits while lower costs.
Eric Kaufman Country Manager IBEX Global

PRESENTER: With senior level experience across Asia, Eric is one of the most senior industry leaders in the region.
Jibin Arjunan Geographic Head – Asia Pacific and Japan Wipro BPS

PRESENTER: Jibin oversees Business Process Services (BPS) for Wipro in the Asia Pacific and Japan regions, and functions as the Country Head of Philippines where he is based. He previously spent many years based in Shanghai and overseeing the company operations in Greater China, Japan and Korea.
Gigi Mantaring General Manager Manulife Business Processing Services

PRESENTER: Gigi helped to build Manulife’s shared services facility in Philippines from scratch into one of the most successful in the country.
Miguel Garcia President and CEO DTSI Group

PRESENTER: Miguel has played an important role in bringing the largest IT-BPO firms in the world to the Philippines. Under his leadership, DTSI Group has enabled more than 500,000 call center seats.
Darcy Lalonde Chairman and CEO syncHRony Global

PANELIST: Darcy is considered a Human Capital Management Thought Leader with over 30 years of experience in leadership of HCM and Outsourcing organisations.
Hans Montenegro Regional HR Partner Manulife Financial Asia

PANELIST: Based in Hong Kong, Hans has been a senior HR leader for many years. Prior to Manulife, he worked with premier operators such as Convergys, NorthgateArinso and The Nielsen Company.
Dr. Jay Galvez MD Owner and Medical Doctor Galvez Clinics

PANELIST: Dr Galvez is considered the country’s foremost specialists in head and neck surgery and has a special focus on workplace care and management.
Lars Wittig Country Manager Regus Philippines

PANELIST: Lars is at the front line of the BPM boom in Philippines and sees companies first as they enter the country. He is known as a big booster of the industry in Philippines. Lars is also winner of the Expatriate Executive of the Year award at Asia CEO Awards.

 

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