Business Mission to the Philippines

Expecting a consistent growth of 6.1% per year in the period 2018-22, the Philippine archipelago proves to be one of the most stable and growing economies in the region.

Its focus on economic reforms - enabling the population to have a greater purchasing power - has had very positive results in what concerns domestic consumption, making its market one of the most dynamic in the region of East Asia and, consequently, one of the most attractive for foreign investors.

A substantial increase in public spending is expected, along with the expected growth of imports and exports.

Its solid economic base and competitive labour force make the country one of the most attractive markets in the region, as well as an attraction for all types companies.

In this sense, the national development plan for the period 2017-2022 intends to continue to boost the economy and external competitiveness, given its location geographically close to major markets such as Australia, China, Japan or New Zealand.

In what concerns the business opportunities, the country still lacks an industrial development and technological capacity adequate to its weight in the world economy. For the Portuguese people, the sectors of construction of equipment and infrastructures, renewable energies, water networks management, construction materials, food processing, waste treatment and ICT are central. In these areas, the technology and quality of our products and services can consolidate this new stage in the Philippine economy.

This business multisector mission is intended to all Portuguese companies which wish to export or invest in this market.

- The purpose of this mission is to provide participating companies with a range of opportunities, such as:

- To know the country's business environment;

- To conduct individual business meetings in the city of Manila and other cities according to the profile of each company;

- To develop contacts with local government entities to support investment in the Philippines;

- To know the main market players in the sector of each company and the competition;

- To establish contacts with the local business community;

- To contact local reference partners.

Monitoring a member of the Chamber of Commerce and of a local partner during the mission;

Support in the post-mission business period, so that the follow-up contacts can take place as soon as possible.

Members of the Chamber of Commerce may enjoy of a guarantee of success: the Chamber of Commerce returns the registration value to the Associates who are part of the Mission and who, within two years, do not make business.

Submit your data through this link until February 23 and send us a presentation of the company in English (PDF or PPT format – max. 5MB). After your registration, you will be contacted in order to validate the feasibility and suitability of your company profile to the Philippine market and, if these are verified, to confirm the registration and to make the corresponding payment. 

Promoting Entity: Chamber of Commerce and Portuguese Industry