associate sector
auto parts & components sector
chemicals sector
electronics sector
fashion and accessories sector
food sector
furnitures sector
garments sector
housewares sector
information technology sector
leathergoods sector
decors and giftwares sector
metal sector
non-metal sector
resource-based sector

General Membership Meeting
Sofitel Hotel
July 13, 2010

The Philippine Exporters Confederation, Inc. (PHILEXPORT) is the umbrella organization of Philippine exporters accredited under the Export Development Act (EDA) of 1994. It is a non-stock, non-profit private organization born out of the unification of the Philippine Exporters Foundation and the Confederation of Philippine Exporters last October 1991.

It is mandated to strengthen the country's export industry through its export promotion and development programs.....

PHILEXPORT is regionally dispersed through 20 chapters and 52 industry associations.

PHILEXPORT News and Features (PNF) is the major policy advocacy paper released every Friday to all newspapers nationwide. It carries PHILEXPORT positions on issues; news and feature stories on important events and activities; and even promotional pieces.

August 27, 2010

ITC data reveals vast emerging market export opportunities for RP.While export prospects in many developed countries tend to sway from bleak to bleaker, those in emerging country markets are shining brighter than ever.
Strong peso behind boom-bust cycle, slow growth, unemployment.An overvalued peso has been found to have triggered off the boom and bust cycle that has afflicted the economy for decades, caused balance of payment crises, chronic unemployment and served as an incentive for smuggling.
DTI prepares to boost export earnings from Japan.The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is beefing up strategies for the country to least sustain its annual export earnings of over $7 billion from the Japanese market.
Businesses advised to develop goods that meet consumers' needs.Businesses are advised to develop products that meet the needs of the consumers and diversify into other multi-channel sales and distribution network to effectively capture more markets. Robert McKee, fashion industry strategy of Lawson, said they have to make fundamental changes in their business processing or model to lure more people buy their goods following the global economic downturn.
Home accents exporters to strengthen niche in high-end market.Exporters of home accents will continue catering the high-end market and utilize indigenous raw materials grown and available in the country to gain revenues despite stiffer competition.
Government's continued support for the exports sought.Furniture makers have called on the government to continue supporting the exporters, particularly in marketing their products abroad, to achieve steady revenue growth.
Feeds

The Global Economic Meltdown: its Impact on Philippine Business
By: Sergio R. Ortiz Luis Jr. - President, PHILEXPORT
Well Prepared for the Global Economic Crisis
By: Ralph G. Recto - Secretary, NEDA
The Global Economic Crisis and the Philippine Economy
By: Dennis Arroyo - Director, NEDA
Challenges and Opportunities in a Global Crisis
By: Investors Relations Office, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas

National Conference of Employers
Theme: Our Response to the Crisis
Date: April 27-28, 2009

Global Crisis: Our Response
by: ECOP
The Philippine Solution: Growth Opportunities in the BPO World
by: BPAP
Repositioning the Philippine Agri Food Export Amid Global Recession
by: PFPEOI and EEI
Sparkplug to Rev Up the Philippine Economy
by: Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas and GoNegosyo
Urgent Employmet Adjustment Measures for Survival and Growth
by: DOLE

 

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