London Calling!

In celebration of Philippine Airline’s ground-breaking direct flights to London, the British Chamber of Commerce held a special social networking event last 30 October 2013. Hosted by the British Ambassador, Asif Ahmad, BCCP Members and guests enjoyed a feast provided by Mandarin Oriental and San Miguel Corporation. Philippine Airlines Senior Vice President of Operations, Nicki …

Keeping You and Your Company Safe

British Chamber of Commerce Philippines invited two speakers last Tuesday, 8 October 2013 to speak on protecting your company, and ensuring your personal safety when in the Philippines. Charles Warren, Head of the Due Diligence & Investigations from Pacific Strategies & Assessments, addressed the issues of company fraud as an abuse of position, false representation, …

Lord Green Meets BCCP

The UK Minister for Trade and Investment, Lord Green of Hurstpierpoint, visited the Philippines on Sept 16-18 to further strengthen trade relations between the two countries. During the visit, Lord Green accompanied by the British Ambassador Designate Asif Ahmad and UK Trade and Investment (UKTI) Manila Director Iain Mansfield, attended the Meeting of the Board …

2013 Consumer Trends

Last Thursday, 26 September, JV Villabroza of TNS Philippines shared with BCCP members and guests the latest consumer trends that are driving the local market. “For about 60 years, Philippine GDP averaged to 4.571%” while that is not very promising in terms of long-term growth, “if we rely on the human ability to adapt and …

UK expects to double trade with Phl

By Louella D. Desiderio (Pilipino Star Ngayon)   MANILA, Philippines – The United Kingdom (UK) expects to double trade with the Philippines in the next five years, citing increasing interest from both parties for goods and services. “We expect to see trade in both directions double…in the next five years,” UK Minister of State for Trade …

HMA Ahmad Meets BCCP Members and Guests

The weather may not have been the most conducive, but that proved insignificant as members and guests arrived at the Dusit Thani Manila, last Thursday, 22 August 2013 for the social networking night: BCCP Welcome to the New British Ambassador. The British Chamber of Commerce had a grand opportunity to host a welcome reception for …

Philippines to Lead Economic Growth in ASEAN

Standard & Poor's says Philippines, Indonesia Continue to Lead ASEAN Economies   Standard & Poor’s on Tuesday raised its Philippine economic forecast for the year but cut its growth projection for Asia-Pacific as a whole and citing the  impact of a slowing growth in China, the world's second largest economy. In its report “Credit Conditions: Increased China …

Domestic Workers Law Panel Inundated with Questions

It was an eventful evening last Tuesday, 25 June 2013 at BCCP’s Panel of Speakers Night – Understanding the New Domestic Workers (Kasambahay) Law. Following a cocktail buffet and drinks, the panel discussion got underway at the Dusit Thani Manila Boardroom. BCCP Executive Director, David Mascenon, welcomed everyone to the event and introduced each of …

BCCP’s Lions’ Day a Winner!

It was a great night for the members and guests of BCCP as the British & Irish Lions won their first test match against the Qantas Wallabies in their 2013 Australian Tour. BCCP’s first family-oriented social event last Saturday, 22 June 2013 was itself a winner among members and guests. The afternoon started with BCCP …

‘Time is right to invest in the Philippines’ – Ravelas

Jonathan Ravelas, Chief Market Strategist of BDO Unibank said the time is right to invest in the Philippines, when he addressed the British Chamber of Commerce Philippines’ Business Lunch last Tuesday, 11 June 2013 at the Mandarin Oriental Manila. Speaking on the theme, “Philippines: Revving up the Tiger”, Jonathan Ravelas’ presentation referred to the Philippines …