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Business Opportunities in the Philippines for Slovenian Companies - virtual event for companies and investors

The public agency SPIRIT Slovenia (Business Development Agency), together with the Slovenian-Philippines Business Club and the Chamber of Commerce of the Philippine Islands (CCPI), is organizing a webinar on October 10, 2024 titled Business Opportunities in the Philippine for Slovenian Companies.

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In order to bring you closer to the state of the Philippine economy and doing business with this economic country in Southeast Asia, we invite you to the webinar "Business Opportunity in the Philippines for Slovenian Companies - a virtual event for companies and investors, which will be held on Thursday, December 12, 2024, starting at 10:00 a.m. (GMT +1) or 5.00pm (Manila time).

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With us will be representatives of the Chamber of Commerce of the Philippine Islands (CCPI), representatives of the Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia in Manila, the Slovenian-Philippine Business Club (SPBC), and SPIRIT Slovenia

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Program

The Philippines has a population of over 110 million, making it one of the most populous countries in the world. Economically, the Philippines is classified as an emerging market and a newly industrialized country, with its economy transitioning from a dominance of the agricultural sector to a focus on manufacturing and services.

To provide insights into the state of the Philippine economy and doing business with this Southeast Asian country, we invite you to the webinar, "Business Opportunities in the Philippines for Slovenian Companies – A Virtual Event for Businesses and Investors", taking place on Thursday, December 12, 2024, starting at 10:00 AM (GMT+1) or 5:00 PM (Philippines time).

The event will feature representatives from the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Philippine Islands (CCPI), the Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia in Manila, the Slovenian-Philippines Business Club (SPBC), and Spirit Slovenia.

Webinar Agenda:

 

  1. Welcome Address and Speaker Announcements:

 

  • On behalf of Spirit Slovenia: Director Rok Capl

  • On behalf of SPBC (Slovenian-Philippine Business Club): Club President Anamarija Toth Kostevc

  • On behalf of CCPI (Chamber of Commerce of the Philippine Islands): President Jose Luis U. Yulo, Jr.

 

  1. Entering the Philippine Market – An Overview of the Philippine Economy and Market:

 

  • Historical evolution of the market

  • Brief overview – chronology of the Philippine economy's development

  • The Philippine economy today

  • Key directions of the Philippine economy

  • Business opportunities for Slovenian companies

  • Presentation of key sectors for importing and exporting goods and services

 

Presenter: CCPI - Mr. Nilo Odulio

Duration: 20-minute presentation, 10-minute Q&A

 

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  1. Doing Business in the Philippine Market – Market Entry through Export, Import, Investment, and Joint Ventures for the Philippine and/or ASEAN Market:

 

  • Establishing business operations in the Philippines

  • Procedures, conditions, and limitations for doing business

  • Methods of conducting business with the Philippines (distribution channels)

  • Partnership as the key to success

  • Presentation of benefits and opportunities for investment

 

Presenter: CCPI (International Division / Trade Sector) - Nicole Paterno

Duration: 20-minute presentation, 10-minute Q&A

 

  1. Support for Slovenian Companies in the Philippines:

 

  • Overview of support and activities by the Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia in Manila, Philippines

  • Presentation of the Slovenian-Philippine Business Club (SPBC)

 

Presenter: Chargé d'Affaires/Ambassador and SPBC

Duration: 30 minutes (15 minutes each)

 

  1. Q&A Session

Short Speaker Profiles:

Nilo Odulio
An experienced leader and excellent communicator with extensive expertise in talent development, strategic planning, and process management. In his previous role as Vice President at De La Salle College, he guided the institution's strategic goals to enhance efficiency and productivity.

Nicole Paterno
A serial entrepreneur and mentor, founder of angel investor networks in the Philippines, and an advocate for women’s entrepreneurship. Her career spans work in government, non-profits, and investment platforms. She currently leads the startup Nansy Care Services, specializing in family care solutions.

Anamarija Toth Kostevc
A university graduate in psychology and an MBA business professional, Anamarija is a key figure in strengthening ties between Slovenia and the Philippines. Actively involved in the Philippine business environment since 2011, she founded the Slovenian-Philippine Business Club in 2023. In addition to managing her psychological consultancy, she focuses on workforce recruitment from the Philippines and enhancing business connections between the two countries, recognizing significant opportunities for growth and collaboration.

For more information and Registration for Slovenian companies click the link below (Registration - SLO).

Registration and additional information:

Participation in the seminar is free of charge. Registrations are open until Tuesday, December 10, 2024.

For more information, please contact:
Martin Zadel, SPIRIT Slovenia, Email: martin.zadel@spiritslovenia.si

A webinar link will be sent to registered participants via email one day before the event.

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