Philippines

These tools and resources provide practical information on this market:

• Market Facts: Facts and other useful links
• Market Reports: Key intelligence on foreign business opportunities in leading sectors
• Visit Information: Information to help you make the most of your trip to the market
• Our Network: On-the-ground intelligence and services from our trade commissioners

Market Facts

• Accessing Resources of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to Support Private Sector Investment  2012/12/10
• Winning Consulting Services Contracts at the Asian Development Bank (ADB)  2012/12/10
• Sourcing from the Philippines  2012/10/05
• Import Regulations - Philippines  2012/06/05
• Business Opportunities with the Asian Development Bank-financed Infrastructure Projects  2012/05/24
• Office of Liaison with the Asian Development Bank - Philippines  2012/02/07

Links

• Webinar On-Demand: Cleantech Opportunities & Events in ASEAN
  
• Philippines economy a 'rare bright spot': S&P report
  The Philippines and Indonesia stand out as rare examples of emerging Asian economies with positive rating outlooks.
  
• Fact Sheet - Philippines
  
• Philippine Development Plan 2011-2016
  The country's economic development blueprint through to 2016.
  
• Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines
  Philippine government agency responsible for the protection and enforcement of intellectual property.
  
• Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Market Overview
  ASEAN has been identified as one of the 13 priority markets around the world where Canadian opportunities and interests have the greatest potential for growth.
  

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Market Reports

Aerospace and Defence

Links

• Department of National Defense (DND) DND is responsible for guarding against external and internal threats to peace and security in the country
  
• Department of Transportation and Communications Official website of the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC)
  

Agriculture, Food and Beverages

Links

• Canadian Food Inspection Agency Search page for federally registered meat establishments that are accredited to export to the Philippines
  
• Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Philippines The FDA oversees and regulates processed foods, drugs and medical devices in the Philippine market
  
• Philippine Agriculture Market Information AAFC's Agricultural Trade Service site for Country Information and Product Reports/Market Briefs on the Philippine food and beverage sector.
  

Building Products

• Infrastructure Opportunities in the Philippines  2011/11/17

Links

• United Architects of the Philippines Industry association of Philippine architects
  

Education

• Summary of International Student Recruitment Market - Philippines  2012/08/15

Links

• EducManila's Youtube Channel Watch EducManila's Youtube channel
  

Electric Power Equipment and Services

Links

• Department of Energy Official Web Site of the Philippines Department of Energy.
  

Forest Industries

Links

• Forest Management Bureau An agency which provides support for the effective protection, development, occupancy management, and conservation of forest lands and watersheds.
  

Information and Communications Technologies

• Philippines Telecommunications Report 2011  2011/11/10
• Digital Content Market Overview for 2011 - Philippines  2011/09/30

Links

• Computerworld Philippines Computerworld is a monthly magazine for information and communication technology professionals and executives.
  

Metals, Minerals and Related Equipment, Services and Technology

• Mining Equipment and Services Market Report - Philippines  2012/03/23

Links

• Corporate Social Responsibility Counsellor The Office of the CSR Counsellor has a mandate to review CSR practices of Canadian companies operating outside of Canada
  
• Governance for Sustainability: Corporate Social Responsibility Guidelines These Guidelines provide guidance to board directors and senior management on a best practice approach for CSR Governance
  
• Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB)

Oil and Gas Equipment and Services

Links

• Department of Energy Official Web Site of the Philippines Department of Energy.
  

Rail and Urban Transit

Links

• Department of Transportation and Communications Official website of the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC)
  

Service Industries and Capital Projects

• Winning Consulting Services Contracts at the Asian Development Bank (ADB)  2013/06/11
• Business Opportunities with the Asian Development Bank-financed Infrastructure Projects  2012/12/10
• Infrastructure Opportunities in the Philippines  2011/11/17
• Winning Consulting Services Contracts at the Asian Development Bank (ADB)  2009/06/30

Links

• Department of Science and Technology (DOST) DOST is the premiere science and technology body in formulating policies and programs to support national development.
  

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Visit Information

Note: Please use your travel agent to make appropriate hotel and travel arrangements.

• Tips for Business Travellers - Philippines  2013/05/01
• List of Service Providers - Philippines  2013/03/20
• List of Law Firms - Philippines  2013/03/11
• List of Accounting Firms - Philippines  2013/03/11
• List of Hotels - Metro Manila, Philippines  2013/02/14
• List of Hotels - Cebu City  2013/02/05
• List of Hotels - Davao City  2013/02/05

Links

• Travel Reports and Warnings - Philippines
  Consult important information on health, safety and security, local laws and customs, entry requirements, and more.