We have been contacted by the organisers of the Liverpool Waves Music Festival who are keen to attract Marching Bands from all over the world to their festival in Liverpool.
Dates for the first festival will be from
July 4th – August 18th 2024
There will be various performances throughout these dates.
Liverpool WaVeS Music and Marching Band Festival is not a competition but a showcase of some of the best youth and community groups from around the world, coming to assemble here in Liverpool in the United Kingdom, one of the most renowned cities in the world for music heritage.
We aim to have a mix of marching bands and drumlines / corps with their colour guards and cheerleaders, orchestras, non-marching bands including jazz, symphonic and show bands, vocal groups, choirs and not forgetting the dance groups throughout the summer, making this a truly multicultural visual music festival.
The festival organisers have been in talks for many months with high schools and community groups from many areas around the world including; Japan, USA, Canada, Thailand, Australia, Europe, South America and as far away as Tonga, with a good response from groups keen to come and perform here in Liverpool at the festival.
It is recognised that the cost for a band from the Philippines to visit the UK could be prohibitive and therefore sponsors may need to be identified to cover some or all of the costs. Interested bands and sponsors should contact John Perry at johnstevenperry@yahoo.co.uk.
TINIG means VOICE in Tagalog and therefore it is the voice of Filipinos in the UK. It provides news and information to the Filipino community in the UK and organises events relevant to the community. One such event coming up in the near future is:
The Philippine Gross Domestic Product (GDP) posted growth of 7.6 per cent in the third quarter of 2022, exceeding the median analyst forecast of 6.3 per cent. This puts the Philippines firmly in second place in terms of highest growth in the region and on track to achieving the government’s growth target of 6.5 to 7.5 per cent in 2022.
The main drivers for growth in the third quarter were wholesale and retail trade, repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles, financial and insurance activities, and construction.
Major economic sectors posted positive growth in the third quarter, including agriculture, forestry and fishing at 2.2 per cent, industry at 7.7 per cent, and services at 9.1 per cent.
Household consumption and investment helped drive growth on the demand side as more Filipinos returned to regular activities after the pandemic.
The relaxation of border restrictions and simplified travel protocols helped provide a boost to tourism and other related sectors. From February to November 2022, the Philippines recorded 2,219,634 tourist arrivals.
The unemployment rate declined and is now at 5 per cent, the lowest since January 2020. This equates to a decrease of 1.8 million unemployed individuals.
The Philippine government aims to reinvigorate job creation and reduce poverty rates to single-digit levels. Similar to many other countries in the world today, the Philippines is currently dealing with higher levels of inflation but the government is taking the necessary steps to address this.
President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. has also identified food security as a top priority of his administration. The government will boost domestic agricultural production and sustain agricultural productivity and resilience through climate-adaptive technologies.
The Philippines remains committed to supporting businesses and creating a more enabling regulatory and investment environment through the full implementation of landmark reforms such as the amendments to the Public Service Act, Foreign Investments Act, Retail Trade Liberalization Act, and the Corporate Recovery and Tax Incentives for Enterprises or the CREATE law.
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority; National Economic and Development Authority
The Philippines is poised to recover strongly post-pandemic due to its strong economic fundamentals and responsive government interventions. With the capability and capacity to host critical activities and high growth industries through its highly skilled, resilient, innovative and adaptable workforce, foreign investors continue to show confidence in the Philippines evident with the country’s FDI experiencing an increase by almost a third in contrast with the decline in global FDIs in 2020.
The DTI-Board of Investments presents “Make It Happen in the Philippines: A Forum on the Philippines’ Role in Your Global Business.” Learn more about business opportunities in the country and our attractive business environment as economic experts discuss updates on the Philippine investment climate and investors share insights and experiences in growing their business in the Philippines. The Forum is on 23rd March 2021 at 09.00 GMT.
The Speakers
Ramon Lopez Secretary Department of Trade and Industry
Ceferino Rodolfo Undersecretary Department of Trade and Industry
Rosemarie Edillon Undersecretary National Economic Development Authority
Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala Chairman & CEO Ayala Corporation
Elmar Lutter President & CEO Lufthansa Technik Philippines
Join us in our first virtual event of the year for Europe!
The Philippines is poised to recover strongly post-pandemic due to its strong economic fundamentals and responsive government interventions. With the capability and capacity to host critical activities and high growth industries through its highly skilled, resilient, innovative and adaptable workforce, foreign investors continue to show confidence in the Philippines evident with the country’s FDI experiencing an increase by almost a third in contrast with the decline in global FDIs in 2020.
The DTI-Board of Investments presents “Make It Happen in the Philippines: A Forum on the Philippines’ Role in Your Global Business.” Learn more about business opportunities in the country and our attractive business environment as economic experts discuss updates on the Philippine investment climate and investors share insights and experiences in growing their business in the Philippines. The Forum is on 23rd March 2021 at 09.00 GMT.
The Speakers
Ramon Lopez Secretary Department of Trade and Industry
Ceferino Rodolfo Undersecretary Department of Trade and Industry
Rosemarie Edillon Undersecretary National Economic Development Authority
Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala Chairman & CEO Ayala Corporation
Elmar Lutter President & CEO Lufthansa Technik Philippines
Join us in our first virtual event of the year for Europe!
At a recent meeting of the PBBC with the British Embassy in Manila, we were presented with statistics of the latest economy and trade with the UK.
Economy
Metric
2019(year end)
2020(year end)
2021(Forecast)
GDP Growth
5.9%
-9.5%
6.5% to &.5%
Headline Inflation Rate
2.5%
2.6%
2% to 4%
Unemployment Rate
5.3%
8.7%
7% to 9%
Overseas Remittances
£22.08 bn
£22.06 bn (-0.9%)
4%
Debt to GDP Ratio
39.6%
55.5%
57%
Credit Ratings
Fitch: BBB (positive)
Fitch: BBB (stable)
S&P: BBB+ (stable)
S&P: BBB+ (stable)
Moody’s: Baa2
Moody’s: Baa2 (stable)
Sources: PH National and Economic Development Authority, Philippine Statistics Authority, and PH Bureau of the Treasury
Trade with the UK
Headline Statistics (released February 2021)
Total trade in goods and services (exports plus imports) between the UK and Philippines was £1.7 billion in the four quarters to the end of Q3 2020, a decrease of 21.8% or £468 million from the four quarters to the end of Q3 2019. Of this £1.7 billion:
Total UK exports to Philippines amounted to £796 million (a decrease of 29.2% or £328 million)
Total UK imports from Philippines amounted to £886 million (a decrease of 13.6% or £140 million)
The impacts of the lockdown restrictions are starting to show in the statistics. These figures still include around 5 months of normal trade so there will be some lag.
We are now a week away from the official launch of the ‘Make it Happen in the Philippines campaign’. To make sure you don’t forget, save the date in your calendars.
Makati city skyline. Makati city is one of the most developed business district of metro Manila and the entire Philippines.
Campaign Launch Event Join us on 24 November 2020
The international campaign launch event will include a number of high profile speakers and partners, such as officials of the Philippine government and members of the international and Philippine business community.
We will be joined by key government officials, including President Rodrigo Duterte who will deliver a keynote speech to members of the local & international business community and media You will find out about business opportunities in the country and our attractive business environment. You will also hear how the Filipino workforce’s resilience and determination have contributed to the expansion and success of foreign companies in the Philippines despite the pandemic.
Celebrate with us virtually by joining the interactive online event on 24 November 2020 via Zoom, simultaneously live-streamed on Facebook and LinkedIn: 3:00 PM (Philippines/China)4:00 PM (Japan/ Korea) 7:00 AM (UK) 8:00 AM (Europe) 11:00 PM (US – West Coast)
We are pleased to present The Michael Page Philippines Salary Benchmark 2020 Report
Philippines progresses with game-changing reforms
“Digital transformation continues to be a hot topic, and those bringing a solid track record in this area should garner more advantage”
Carla Lastimosa , Director , Michael Page Philippines
One of Michael Page’s newest focus markets in Asia-Pacific, the Philippines presents significant opportunities for our partners This is in view of its recent return to stability and growth as well as the possibility of an even stronger decade ahead
With a 10-year average GDP growth of 5.5%, and the World Bank forecasting growth of 61% and 62% in 2020 and 2021 respectively, we believe our growing range of focus markets will continue to show promise, in spite of mixed predictions on the global front
Fortunately for the Philippines, lower inflation rates and a host of business incentives have seen more global businesses enter the market particularly those in the Technology, Manufacturing and FMCG areas We foresee continued strong opportunities for returning talent who have relevant international experience to enhance the domestic workforce
As with all markets, digital transformation continues to be a hot topic, and those bringing a solid track record in this area should garner more advantage; as will those with proven technology experience. This is especially evident in a market where Finance and Sales disciplines express interest in hiring ex-tech company professionals with experience in the mobile and e-commerce spheres Hiring managers in the Philippines will continue to seek experts in Finance, HR and Marketing, particularly those with data analytics and trend-spotting abilities These hires are typically able to identify market opportunities with enough
confidence to excel at stakeholder management
In addition, we firmly believe that business leaders with a convincing growth story combined with sound organisational development strategies will see more success in employee retention
We look forward to helping you expand your business horizons even further in the year ahead
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