Reaching the SMEs The Philippine Approach The Philippine

Reaching the SMEs: The Philippine Approach

The Philippine Situation • 99. 6% of all registered firms are SMEs • Employs 69. 9% of labor force • Contributes 32% to the economy • 56% are located outside Metro Manila • SMEs still lack knowledge on IP

Present

IP Philippines’ Programs and Activities for SMEs

Establishment of Satellite Offices

• Regional Trainings 2007 – 5 provinces 2008 – 12 provinces • Hands-On IP: IP Cliniquing for SMEs 2007 – PCHI during the IPR Week 2008 – monthly • Participation in Exhibits • IP Kit for SMEs • IP Training Course for Businesses

IP PANORAMA • Basics • Valuation • Commercialization • E-commerce • Exports • AND MORE

HISTORY 1890 Camara de Comercio de Filipinas 1900 Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines 1950 Philippine Chamber of Industry 1978 Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry

HISTORY 1978 Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry Letter of Instruction No. 780 Recognized the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry as the official representative of the private business sector in its relationship with the Government. As such, it shall serve as the liaison and channel of communication on matters and issues which are of common concern to the business community and government. It shall likewise be the recognized representative of the private sector in international business forums. -- 7 th of December 1978 Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry

VISION building globally competitive enterprises focused advocacy for business growth strategic business services national/international business networking Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry

STRATEGIC THRUST SME Development Address national issues and concern Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry

PCCI MEMBERSHIP 1, 207 Corporate Members 18, 000 SME’s In 5 Geographical Areas North Luzon National Capital Region South Luzon Visayas Mindanao 118 Local Chambers 126 Industry Associations Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry

CHAMBER ACTIVITIES • • • Philippine Business Conference General Membership Meeting Advocacy Information Seminars Fellowship/Special Events Chamber Management Workshops PCCI Chamber Development Institute Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry

MORE CHAMBER ACTIVITIES • • Enhancing the Business Environment Promotion of SMEs Championing Productivity and Quality Environmental Protection and Management Research Inter-Chamber Relations National and Countryside Development Corporate Social Responsibility Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Opportunity to Participate in PCCI Standing Committees Representation in Government Policy-Making Bodies Participation as Observer in Bids and Awards of Various Government Agencies Access to Trade and Industry Association Access to Business Opportunities WHAT PCCI DOES FOR ITS MEMBERS Access to Countrywide Business Through the Local Chambers of Commerce and Industry Opportunity to Meet and Do Business with Foreign Business Partners Information Services Business Facilitation Access to Local and International Training & Scholarships

WHAT PCCI DOES FOR ITS MEMBERS • Representation in Government Policy-Making Bodies • PCCI represents the business sector in a number of government bodies tasked with policy formulation and implementation. These include the following: - Technical Education and Skills Development Authority Small and Medium Enterprises Development Council National Agricultural and Fisheries Council Task Force on WTO Agreement on Agriculture Re-Negotiation Department of Agriculture – Biotechnology Committee Solid Waste Management Commission Export Development Council Customs Consultative Group Natural Ports Advisory Council Technical Working Group on Philippine Ports Authority Cargo Handling Evaluation Committee National Statistical Coordinating Board Commission on Higher Education Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry

WHAT PCCI DOES FOR ITS MEMBERS • Opportunity to Participate in PCCI Standing Committees • Membership in Committees is a privilege granted only to PCCI members. § Banking and Finance § Information Technology § Tourism § Customs Projects & Programs § Infrastructure § Training and Education § International Relations § Quality and Productivity § Economic monitoring § Trade § Enterprise Youth Development § Membership § National Issues: - Energy - Governance - Global Compact Initiative - OFW’s - Population Management - Socio-Economic Monitoring § Environment § SME Development § Export Development § Retailers and Franchising § Food and Agriculture § Tariff and Taxation § Industry Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry

WHAT PCCI DOES FOR ITS MEMBERS Access to Business Opportunities • Countrywide Business Through the Local Chambers of Commerce and Industry – M. O. V. E. Program • Trade and Industry Associations Network • Opportunity to Meet and Do Business with Foreign Business Partners • PCCI continually seeks out potential local and foreign business and trading partners through: • Trade Mission • Business Councils Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry

WHAT PCCI DOES FOR ITS MEMBERS • Business Facilitation • Certificate of Origin (CO) for exporters • APEC Business Travel Card Japan Philippines China Taiwan Brunei New Zealand Hongkong Malaysia Singapore Indonesia Papua New Guinea Australia South Korea Chile Thailand Peru • Exporter’s Accreditation • Electronic Lodgement of Import Entry Declaration Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry

BUSINESS COUNCILS 1. PHILIPPINES 2. PHILIPPINES 3. PHILIPPINES 4. PHILIPPINES 5. PHILIPPINES 6. PHILIPPINES 7. PHILIPPINES 8. PHILIPPINES 9. PHILIPPINES 10. PHILIPPINES 11. PHILIPPINE 12. PHILIPPINES 13. PHILIPPINE - BAHRAIN BUSINESS COUNCIL CANADA BUSINESS COUNCIL CHINESE BUSINESS COUNCIL INDIA BUSINESS COUNCIL INDONESIA BUSINESS COUNCIL ITALY BUSINESS COUNCIL KOREA ECONOMIC COUNCIL PROC BUSINESS COUNCIL THAILAND BUSINESS COUNCIL SAUDI ARABIA BUSINESS COUNCIL SPANISH BUSINESS COUNCIL USA BUSINESS CLUB SWISS BUSINESS COUNCIL

BUSINESS COUNCILS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. PHILIPPINES PHILIPPINES PHILIPPINES PHILIPPINES PHILIPPINES - CAMBODIA BUSINESS COUNCIL CHILE BUSINESS COUNCIL CZECH REPUBLIC BUSINESS COUNCIL NETHERLANDS BUSINESS COUNCIL ROMANIA BUSINESS COUNCIL RUSSIA BUSINESS COUNCI SLOVENIA BUSINESS COUNCIL MYANMAR BUSINESS COUNCIL VIETNAM BUSINESS COUNCIL IRAN BUSINESS COUNCIL PAKISTAN BUSINESS COUNCIL UKRAINE BUSINESS COUNCIL ARGENTINA BUSINESS COUNCIL IVORIAN BUSINESS COUNCIL FINLAND BUSINESS COUNCIL TURKISH BUSINESS COUNCIL SOUTHERN AFRICA BUSINESS COUNCIL

WHAT PCCI DOES FOR ITS MEMBERS • Information Services • The PCCI offers a wide range of information service thru various publications: • Voice of Business Magazine • Philippine Trade and Industry Directory • PCCI Website (www. philippinechamber. com) • PCCI Library Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry

STRATEGY CITIZENS GOVERNMENT PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP BUSINESS

Public-Private Partnership PCCI IP Philippines v. Creation of IPR Committee v. Support for Information Dissemination Drive v. Providing an IP Information Booth during PBC and Area Business Conferences v Inclusion of a Special Session on IPR during the PBC on October 2008

Public-Private Partnership PCCI IP Philippines Tapping into PCCI’s SME Network through: v. Seminars v. Trainings v. Inclusion of a link on IP Developments in the PCCI Website