The Netherlands in The Philippines

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Foreword The Two Countries at a Glance Country Profile Netherlands Country Profile Philippines The Netherlands Dutch-Philippine Relations Business in the Philippines
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Dutch Companies in the Philippines
The Philippine-Netherlands Business Council The Private Sector Investment Programme The Centre for the Promotion of Imports from Developing Countries Service Sector Production Sector Agricultural Sector
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Dutch Organisations in the Philippines Dutch-Philippine Cooperation Useful Contacts Index Acknowledgements
The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands takes great pleasure in presenting this edition of The Netherlands in the Philippines. Relations between the Philippines and the Netherlands date back to the day in 1600 that a Dutch expedition entered Philippine waters for the first time. Over time this relationship has flourished and today the Dutch are present in the Philippines in many different ways. Over the years Dutch companies that are listed in this handbook have strongly contributed to trade and commercial ties and nurtured links between the Netherlands and the Philippines. Nowadays Dutch companies operate within a wide range of sectors, among others in agriculture, shipping and maritime services, information technology and energy supply, thereby sharing Dutch experience and expertise with Philippine society. Complementing their natural trading spirit, the Dutch are also known for being dedicated in their humanitarian outreach. It is therefore not surprising that a large number of Dutch NGOs and initiatives of private organisations are present in the Philippines. They work together with a growing number of local partners to enhance the lives of children, women, farmers and other disadvantaged groups in Philippine society. Likewise, numerous Dutch companies established in the Philippines contribute to the countrys development through their corporate social responsibility programmes.
FOREWORD
A good number of Dutch institutions such as universities, museums and local governments have been working together with their Philippine counterparts to exchange experience, knowledge and expertise in a number of different fields. Other promising areas of cooperation remain to be explored. Together with our partners in both the public and the private sector, the Embassy continues therefore to promote, strengthen and expand relations between the Netherlands and the Philippines. May this handbook serve as a practical and useful reference, assist in establishing contact, and even inspire new forms of cooperation between the Netherlands and the Philippines.
Robert G. Brinks Ambassador
The Two Countries at a Glance
country profile netherlands Official Name Area Capital Seat of Government Government Population Urban Population Population Growth Rate Life Expectancy Median Age Languages Religion Ethnicity Climate School Life Expectancy Education Expenditures Literacy Rate Internet Users Kingdom of the Netherlands 41.528 km2 Amsterdam The Hague Constitutional monarchy/parliamentary democracy 16.6 million 82 % of total population 0.436 % 79.25 years 40.4 years Dutch, Frisian (both official) Roman Catholic 30%, Dutch Reformed 11%, Calvinist 6%, other Protestant 3%, Muslim 6%, other 2%, none 42% Dutch 80.7%, EU 5%, Indonesian 2.4%, Turkish 2.2%, Surinamese 2%, Moroccan 2%, other 5.6%, Temperate Marine; cool summers and mild winters 16 years 5.3% of GDP 99% 15 million
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Windmills on the Kinderdijk
country profile PHILIPPINES Official Name Area Capital Government Population Urban Population Population Growth Rate Life Expectancy Median Age Languages Religion Ethnicity Climate School Life Expectancy Education Expenditures Literacy Rate Internet Users Republic of the Philippines 300.000 km2 Manila Republic 98 million 65% of total population 1.957 % 71.09 years 22.5 years Filipino (official, based on Tagalog) and English (official) + 8 major local languages Roman Catholic 80.9%, other Christian 11.6%, Muslim 5%, other 2%, none 0.5% Tagalog 28,1%, Cebuano 13,1%, Ilocano 9,0%, Bisaya/Binisaya 7.6%, Hiligaynon Ilonggo 7.5%, Bikol 6%, Waray 3.4%, other 25.3% Tropical marine 12 years 2.5% of GDP 92.6% 5.3 million
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The Netherlands
he Netherlands, affluent and densely populated, lies partly below sea level on the North Sea, in the flat delta of three major rivers - the Maas, the Rhine and the Waal. Much of the land has been reclaimed from the North Sea in efforts which date back to medieval times and have produced an extensive system of dykes. The battle against the sea is one of the Netherlands founding myths that still has a significant influence on the identity of the country. The Netherlands needs man-made flood defences to stay dry, so it is little wonder that the Dutch are the undisputed world leaders in water management, constructing sea walls, dykes, locks, levees, dredging channels and harbours.
between the political parties. In practice, the executive power is formed by the Dutch cabinet. The cabinet usually consists of thirteen to sixteen ministers and a varying number of state secretaries. The head of government is the Prime Minister, who is often the leader of the largest coalition party. He or she has no explicit powers beyond those of the other ministers. At first glance, the Dutch political system appears complex. There are eleven different political parties in parliament. Despite its apparent complexity, the political process generally runs quite smoothly. Even more extreme parties ultimately tend to accept the need for compromise. After the assassination of homosexual anti-immigration politician Pim Fortuyn in 2002, concerns were raised that Dutch societys longstanding tradition of tolerance was under threat. Anxiety over increased racial tension has intensified further since the murder of Theo van Gogh in 2004, who had made a controversial film about the position of women in Islamic society. The existence of far-right parties continues to highlight concerns about immigration. Tolerance and openness, however, still remain prevailing characteristics of Dutch society.
Dutch politics
The political and governmental structure of the Netherlands largely derives from a series of reforms that took place between 1750 and 1848. The liberal constitution of 1848, which still forms the foundation of the Dutch political system, was the culmination of a long, complex process of democratisation which incorporated the ideas of the Enlightenment into the culture and polity of the Netherlands. The current monarch is Queen Beatrix. Constitutionally, she is equipped with considerable powers but in practice she has become a ceremonial figure. The queen can exert the most influence during the formation of a new cabinet, where she serves as neutral arbiter
Dutch Foreign Policy

Dutch foreign policy is aimed at protecting and extending Dutch interests and is inspired by the wish to promote peace, freedom, prosperity, and the international rule of law. Historically speaking, a small country like the Netherlands saw this course of action as
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the best way to keep its larger neighbours at bay, thus following a strongly legalistic tradition that had existed since the seventeenth century. Dutch foreign policy is largely pursued within the framework of multilateral organisations. The Netherlands was a founding member of many of these organisations, such as the United Nations (UN), the European Union (the EU), the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO), the International Monetary Fund (IMF), and the World Bank (WB). As a relatively small country with a globallyoriented economy, the Netherlands attaches great importance to a well-structured world order and open trade. The EU, with 27 member states, is an important pillar of Dutch foreign policy. As a founding member, the Netherlands has played a vital role in promoting EU integration and in pioneering closer European ties. As a small country it benefits greatly from an overarching legal order. An organisation such as the EU, driven by common, rather than national interests, offers small countries protection. Even though there is criticism of European regulations and institutions, the Netherlands still believes strongly in the benefits of further strengthening and deepening European cooperation and regards the EU as a framework for stability, democracy and sustainable prosperity. In this regard, one of the Dutch governments priorities is to strengthen EU foreign policy. Development policy is likewise an important part of Dutch foreign policy with 0.8% of GDP being earmarked for development aid. This percentage has remained constant, even during budget cutbacks. Poverty reduction and sustainable development are central to Dutch development policy, which is inspired by the UN Millennium
Development Goals (MDGs). The five priorities of development policy education, HIV/AIDS, reproductive health care, the environment and water make a substantial contribution to the realisation of these goals.
Focus on Human Rights

The Netherlands is dedicated to promote values such as democracy, good governance and human rights, to which Dutch society attaches great importance. This is why in November 2007 the Minister of Foreign Affairs presented his human rights strategy for foreign policy. In this strategy human rights are seen as the starting point of Dutch foreign policy. For instance, the Netherlands strives for the abolition of the death penalty, an absolute ban on torture, the promotion of womens and childrens rights and the stimulation of freedom of expression. In order to help promote human rights, the position of a Human Rights Ambassador was created in 1999. Human rights and human rights abuses are issues constantly raised by the Netherlands in different international organisations of which it is a member, such as the United Nations, the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe and the Council of Europe. It strives to work together as much as possible with other EUmembers. That many international courts are situated in The Hague lends credence to the fact that the Netherlands attaches great importance to human rights. In addition, the Netherlands contributes considerably to the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) and the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).
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Dutch efforts that promote peace and security feature human rights prominently. The Netherlands understands that human rights are closely linked to stability. Security is always jeopardised when human rights are violated, and the reverse is also true. Moreover, human rights play an important role in Dutch development policy. In its partner countries the Netherlands supports programmes in the fields of good governance, environment, education, health care and water.
The Economy of the Netherlands

The Netherlands has a prosperous and open economy which depends heavily on foreign trade. The economy is noted for stable industrial relations, moderate unemployment and inflation, a sizable current account surplus, and an important role as a European transportation hub. International trade has long been a dominant force in the Dutch economy. Equally notable is the Dutch emphasis on economic consensus. The government maintains a regular, intensive dialogue with employers organisations and labour unions, referred to collectively as the social partners. Partly because of its own trading interests, the Netherlands also tends to look for consensus on the world stage. This can be seen in its promotion of the European market and international free trade agreements.
The International Criminal Court in The Hague
The Rotterdam harbour and its status as Europes main port of entry contribute to the fact that the Netherlands is strongly outward looking. By volume, the Dutch share in world trade over the last 50
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Economic Indicators (2008)

GDP GDP real growth rate GDP per capita Inflation rate Unemployment rate Exports Imports USD 687.5 billion 2.1% USD 41.300 2.6% 4.6% USD 537.5 billion USD 485.3 billion
years has remained remarkably stable at approximately 3%. That may not seem like much, but the Netherlands is home to just 0.3% of the worlds population and the Dutch account for only 0.8% of global production. Many companies from the United States, China, Korea and Japan have chosen the strategically placed Netherlands as a location for their European distribution centres. The country has been one of the leading European nations for attracting foreign direct investment and is one of the four largest investors in the United States, and also the Philippines. The Netherlands has advanced production sectors aimed at foreign markets, such as agriculture, horticulture, the food products industry, and the chemical sector. More than this, the Netherlands has produced a surprising number of major multinationals:
companies such as Shell (energy), Akzo Nobel (chemicals and pharmaceuticals), Philips (electronics), Unilever (food products) and Van Oord (hydraulic engineering), as well as large international financial organisations like ING and Rabobank. The professional services sector leads the field, but agriculture is also well-developed, innovative and productive. Dutch flowers are justifiably famous and sold all over the world. These days, relatively few work in agriculture, but the sectors contribution to the Dutch economy and exports remains strong. In recent years, its share in the economy has declined somewhat, in part because Dutch farmers have been forced to relinquish a growing amount of land to housing, business, and recreational facilities. Industry too, has its own share of success stories: food products, energy, electronics, and chemicals.
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Alongside these traditional giants a number of new sectors have emerged to meet the needs of the modern world: information and communications technology, environmental sciences, life sciences, the creative industry, and sustainable energy. The Netherlands played an important role in establishing the European internal market and within the EU it advocates reducing trade restrictions and agricultural subsidies. Along with 11 of its EU partners, it began introducing the euro currency on the 1st of January, 2002. Similarly, at a global level the Netherlands works hard to promote free trade and the serious representation of developing countries in the World Trade Organisation (WTO). At the same time, Dutch businesses and multinationals try to profit from continued globalisation by investing large sums in ICT and distribution technology.
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Dutch-Philippine relations
The Netherlands Embassy in Manila

The embassy in Manila can be considered as the eyes, ears, and voice of the Netherlands in the Philippines. It promotes Dutch interests and assists Dutch nationals living or travelling in the country. The Netherlands Embassy monitors and analyses the Philippines domestic and foreign policy. It reports to headquarters about local developments likely to affect the Netherlands directly or indirectly. The Embassy promotes Dutch culture among the people in the Philippines and provides public information about the Netherlands. For this purpose, a small budget is available to support DutchPhilippine cultural cooperation. Another task of the embassy is to promote Dutch economic and trade interests in the Philippines and assist and encourage Dutch companies in doing business with the Asian Development Bank (ADB). The embassy staff reports to headquarters about the investment climate, trade and economic policies, and trends in markets of potential interest to Dutch product and service exporters. Additionally, they conduct information meetings about Dutch commercial grant programs aimed at promoting mutually beneficial joint venture partnerships between Dutch and Filipino companies. The embassy also promotes the interests of individual Dutch companies doing business in the Philippines by linking them with relevant Philippine government offices and private industry associations.
utch-Philippine diplomatic relations go all the way back to 1866 when the first honorary consul was appointed in Manila. Nowadays, the Netherlands is represented by the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Manila and has a honorary consulate in Cebu. The Philippines is represented in the Netherlands by an embassy in The Hague and honorary consulates in Rotterdam and Amsterdam. Bilateral relations between the Netherlands and the Philippines are strong and friendly and marked by close cooperation in a variety of areas. Among others, the embassy in Manila works with the government of the Republic of the Philippines, members of civil society and international organisations to promote good governance, peace, and respect for human rights. The Netherlands and the Philippines are active partners on the international stage, working together to find solutions to global issues. Both countries work side by side at the United Nations to promote greater human security, good governance, and improved global standards of living. Furthermore, both countries are active participants in the World Trade Organization (WTO), the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the World Bank (WB), and the Asian Development Bank (ADB). Increasingly, the relations between the Netherlands and the Philippines take place within the multilateral sphere of the European Union (EU) and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
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The embassys tasks also involve protecting and promoting the interests of Dutch people in the Philippines, whether they live there or are there just temporarily for business or pleasure. It also facilitates travel to the Netherlands, by issuing visa. In 2008, 250 people took a civic integration exam. In that same year the embassy provided close to 600 consular declarations, processed almost 2700 legalisations and handed out nearly 350 Dutch passports. Every year the Embassy receives more than 6000 applications from Filipinos who want to travel to the Netherlands. The visa section receives and assesses these applications. The Schengen countries, to which the Netherlands also belongs, work closely together in carrying out visa policy. The Dutch staff of diplomatic missions is generally employed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. As policy areas of other ministries have become more global, embassies have begun to employ more of their staff as well. The Philippine embassy has employees from the Ministries of Defense and Agriculture.
which lasted from 1898 to 1946, that economical and political connections between the Philippines and the Netherlands began to develop on a more substantial scale. Before the Second World War Dutch trade with the Philippines was mostly carried out between the Philippines and the Netherlands Indies (now called Indonesia).
Dutch-Philippine imports and exports

The trade balance between the Philippines and the Netherlands has almost continuously been in favour of the former. Before the midtwentieth century, the total value of trade between the Philippines and the Dutch territories in Europe and Asia seldom exceeded 1 percent of the total external trade of the Philippines and was therefore relatively small. The main products traded were tobacco, cigars, copra (dried coconut meat) and hemp. The 1930s depression strongly reduced overall foreign commercial activities, including trade between the Netherlands and the Philippines. After the Second World War trade relations were slowly resumed and even if relative numbers remained small, the absolute value of Dutch-Philippine trade increased considerably. A drastic change occurred around 1980 when the results of a new Philippine policy of export-oriented industrialisation became visible. The transformation of the Philippine economy from an agricultural and mining industry into a manufacturing export economy began to show in its trade with the Netherlands. By the 1990s, 80 percent of the exports from the Philippines to the Netherlands was accounted for by semiconductors and automatic data processing machinery. The phenomenal increase in Philippine exports to the Netherlands
Economic relations
Economic relations between the Netherlands and the Philippines were established long before diplomatic relations when a Dutch expedition entered the waters of the Philippine archipelago for the first time in 1600. It was not until 300 years later however, that economic relations gradually began to develop. In the early nineteenth century the Spaniards slowly opened up the Philippines for trade with the West but the Dutch were hardly interested in participating. It was only in the period of American colonisation,
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in this period can be related not only to a change in Philippine economic policy, but also to the increased role of Schiphol airport in Amsterdam and of Rotterdam harbour as gateways to Europe for Philippine products. From the late nineteenth century far into the twentieth, the composition of the Dutch export package for the Philippines was rather stable. The bulk normally consisted of milk, butter, and cheese. In the 1950s exports to the Philippines increased, probably due to the devaluation of the guilder. Dutch cheese kept its favourable niche but most other products had a difficult time competing with American products. Milk and milk products amounted to 62 percent of all Dutch exports to the Philippines and still formed one quarter of all Philippine imports. Rather stable was the category of prepared food, while electric and later also electric machines and other machinery became a top category of Dutch exports. A major cluster was also to be found under the title chemicals. Over time, the general trend in composition of Dutch exports to the Philippines ran remarkably parallel to the flow of Philippine products to the Netherlands. In both cases more or less traditional agricultural products lost their dominance to modern manufactures. Dutch exports to the Philippines have been stable in the last five years. In 2007 the total value of exports to this country was EU 3,2 billion, consisting mainly of machinery, chemicals, and electronic parts. The import from the Philippines declined in 2006 and 2007 and only accounted for EU 1,4 billion in that last year. Especially agricultural products were imported less than in the previous years.
The composition of the import package from the Philippines to the Netherlands is relatively limited. It mainly consists of office and automation equipment and semiconductors.
Dutch investment in the Philippines

In the course of the interbellum years, several Dutch companies started to invest in the Philippines. Royal Dutch Shell and Unilever obtained sizeable interests. Philips also began to export to the country for the first time and set up factories after the war. For a long time however, not much Dutch investment took place apart from these companies. The Philippines went through a phase of import substitution industrialisation under strongly protective measures. From the mid-seventies economic policy shifted to export oriented industrialisation which put attractive premiums on foreign investment. In the last thirty years a steady increase of Dutch equity investments in the Philippines took place. A cumulative total of USD 1,3 billion made the Netherlands the largest European Union investor, coming just after the United States and Japan. Seen from the Philippine angle, the relative importance of Dutch investments in comparison with other foreign countries is large. In the context of all Dutch foreign direct investment, on the other hand, it remains limited.
The overseas flow of people

In quantitative terms a significant flow of people between the Netherlands and the Philippines comes from the migration of
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commercial fleet, and many of those Filipinos who travel to the Netherlands to work there are seamen boarding Dutch vessels. The stream of immigrants from the Netherlands to the Philippines has always been small. Until the early eighties the total number of migrants from the Netherlands seldom reached 100 per year. In the last three decades this number started to increase and reached a level of around 250 annually. Overall, the absolute number of registered Dutch citizens in the Philippines is small at around 900. At present, the number of Dutch visitors to the Philippines is about 22,000 a year.
The Netherlands Embassy in Manila
A history of diplomatic relations

The Netherlands established diplomatic relations with the Philippines in 1866 when the first honorary consul of the Netherlands was appointed in Manila. This honorary position was made a fulltime diplomatic function in the 1930s. At the end of that decade the bilateral economic relations had increased to such an extent that the Dutch government decided to appoint a career diplomat instead of a businessman. Until 1960 diplomatic relations between the Philippines and the Netherlands remained at a minimal level. On the 1st of March, 1960 the Dutch delegation was elevated to an embassy. In November 1962 H.R.H. Princess Beatrix paid an official goodwill visit to the Philippines as part of her reconnaissance trip to broaden her knowledge of Asia. Former President Diosdado Macapagal visited the Netherlands in 1968 in connection with a Philippine trade mission.
Filipino workers to the Netherlands. There are no complete or reliable numbers because official statistics for a long time subsumed Filipino citizens entering the Netherlands under Asian nationalities. It is estimated however that a cumulative total of at least 10,000 Filipinos have come to the Netherlands to stay since the 1960s. The number of Filipinos currently living in the Netherlands is estimated at 18,000. Women constantly dominate the flow of immigration to the Netherlands and this has been consistent with the various roles the migrants have fulfilled in Dutch society. They were largely service workers with occupations such as nurses, seamstresses, artists, entertainers, and au pairs. At the present time however, Filipino seafarers form the largest single foreign nationality in the Dutch
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Bilateral relations were further strengthened when Dutch minister of Foreign Affairs C.A. van der Klaauw paid an official visit to the Philippines in 1980, after several other ministers had preceded him on working visits. After such visits, several agreements were concluded, like a treaty regulating investment promotion and protection in 1985, and a treaty on the prevention of double taxation in 1989. After the EDSA revolution of February 1986 had brought Mrs. Corazon C. Aquino to power, the Netherlands government initiated a number of new initiatives in the field of development cooperation. The Philippines rapidly became more closely connected to the Netherlands and Dutch investments increased. Increasing mutual consultations also took place in the political field. In 1987, Dutch Minister of Foreign Affairs Hans van den Broek paid an official visit to Manila while his counterpart Robert Romulo visited The Hague in 1993. This resulted in a three days State visit by President Fidel V. Ramos to the Netherlands in 1995, during which a Memorandum of Understanding on Economic and Technical Cooperation was signed. Dutch Prime Minister Wim Kok reciprocated in 1996. In 2000 the Dutch Minister of Transport, Public Works and Water Management Tineke Netelenbos led a delegation of various companies in the field of transport to the Philippines. Bilateral relations between the Netherlands and the Philippines in recent years have gradually been complemented by multilateral relations between the European Union and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. EU-ASEAN relations are expanding continuously, and the EU is seeking an increasingly close relationship
with Southeast Asia leading to closer economic and political cooperation. After three years of exploratory talks, in February of 2009 the Philippines and the European Union started the first round of negotiations for an expanded bilateral agreement which aims to open greater economic, political, security and social cooperation between the Philippines and Europe. In 2006 the Philippines and the EU began informal talks on a draft agreement, known as Partnership Cooperation Agreement (PCA), and exchanged views on specific areas such as trade, human rights, migration, security, intellectual property, counter-terrorism and the role of civil society. Negotiations on a Free Trade Agreement between the EU and the ASEAN are also ongoing.
Development cooperation
After the Second World War development cooperation between both countries at first took the form of mainly private assistance through non-governmental organisations. Based upon a long experience of educational work, Dutch missionaries initiated projects in the media, economic and health fields as well. Dutch co-financing organisations which are partially funded by the government (such as Cordaid, ICCO and NOVIB), later created linkages with counterpart organisations in the Philippines. Sectors covered by development aid included rural development, environmental care, health, human rights advocacy, emancipation and protection of women and children, technical training, governance, awareness building and popular participation efforts in Philippine society.
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At first, Dutch development assistance was channelled via multilateral organisations like the UN specialised agencies and International Financial Institutions like the World Bank, European Commission and the Asian Development Bank as well as via nongovernmental organisations. The primary focus of the official Netherlands development assistance was on poverty alleviation through rural development. In financial terms the assistance peaked in 1996 with USD 18 million spent on ongoing activities. In 1998 a major reorientation of Dutch development policy took place, where various criteria were reassessed, including per capita annual income. In 1999 the Netherlands government announced that from then on the Philippines would only be eligible for bilateral assistance with regard to the environment sector. In 2004 development cooperation with the Philippines was cancelled altogether when the Dutch Minister for Development Cooperation decided to focus on other countries.
The Philippines however still benefits from several Dutch global programs. Under the ORIO and PSI subsidy schemes, Dutch businessmen are provided assistance in their investment projects in the Philippines. Under the NUFFIC program, fellowships in selected post-graduate courses are granted to qualified Filipinos. The Senior Experts Program (PUM) sends retired executives to render expert technical advice on business projects in the country and the Center for Promotion of Importers from Developing Countries (CBI) provides technical training to Filipino business and staff of business support organisations and also sends technical consultants to the Philippines. The Embassy in Manila moreover supports NGOs through the small grants programme and the Human Rights Fund. Apart from these bilateral global programs, Dutch funding finds its way to the Philippines through multilateral channels such as the World Bank, UNICEF and the European Union.
Contact details
Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands 26th Floor Equitable Bank Tower 8751 Paseo de Roxas Makati City, Metro Manila The Philippines T: +63 (0)2 786 6666 F: +63 (0)2 786 6600 E: man-ca@minbuza.nl W: www.netherlandsembassy.ph Embassy of the Philippines Laan Copes van Cattenburch 125 2585 EZ The Hague, The Netherlands T: +31(0)70 360 4820 Hotline (For emergency calls only) +31(0)6 5261 1079 F: +31(0)70 356 0030 E: consular@philembassy.nl W: http://philembassy.nl
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Business in the Philippines

Philippine Economy
In 2007 the Philippine economy grew at its fastest pace in three decades with real GDP growth exceeding 7%. Growth slowed to 4.5% in 2008 as a result of the world economic crisis. High government spending, a relatively small trade sector, a resilient service sector, and large remittances from the nine million Filipinos who work abroad have helped cushion the economy from the current crisis. At this point, the impact of the global downturn on the Philippine economy in the medium and long term, is not yet clear.
Energy
The Philippines remains dependent on the outside world to supply 40% of its petroleum needs. Therefore, it feels the pressure of the current inflation in the energy market more than most countries. A national dialogue on energy issues has been conducted with the aim of fostering sustainable long-term power and fuel for growth. With the political and business will present to develop technologies and resources to meet the power gap, the sector is a potentially productive investment destination. In the 2007-2014 planning horizon, the Philippine energy sector has identified a broad range of business opportunities for investors. In line with this the Department of Energy has been encouraging foreign investors to actively participate in the energy business, particularly in the power-generation sector, the development of alternative fuels and renewable energy, the exploration of oil, gas, coal and geothermal resources, and the establishment of oil depot facilities and natural gas infrastructure. In 2008 the Renewable Energy Law was enacted. This law, which aims to boost the countrys level of energy self-sufficiency, provides fiscal and financial incentives to encourage investors to tap and develop renewable energy sources like solar-, wind-, hydropower and biomass energy.
Sectors in the Philippine Economy and Investment Opportunities

Transport & Infrastructure
In recent years, public and private efforts to build up the transport network in the Philippines have been stepped up with connectivity improvement through better roads and more flights. The countrys archipelagic nature makes it a strategic hub for ports, shipping and maritime logistics within the Asia-Pacific region. The next few years will see new investment from the government and increasing private involvement in the Philippine transport sector. These partnerships will be key to improving transport connectivity.
Information and Communication Technology

The Philippines IT sector is in the midst of growth. Despite low IT penetration rate among both consumers and small and medium-sized enterprises, the sector has taken off primarily as a result of outsourcing. This trend is expected to persist as multinational operators continue to set up their IT support centres in the Philippines.
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Economic Indicators (2008)
GDP GDP real growth rate GDP per capita Inflation rate Unemployment rate Exports Exports-commodities USD 320.6 billion 4.5 % USD 3,300 9.3 % 7.4 % USD 49 billion semiconductors and electronic products, transport equipment, garments, copper products, petroleum products, coconut oil, fruits US 17%, Japan 14.5%, Hong Kong 11.5%, China 11.4%, Netherlands 8.2%, Singapore 6.2%, Malaysia 5%, Germany 4.3% (2007) USD 58 billion typically 16 to 25 percent lower than wages in the United States and Europe. Because of strategic infrastructure most of the BPO centres are located in Metro Manila and Cebu. The BPO industry grew from EU 1,1 billion in 2004 to EU 2,6 billion in 2006. Prospects for growth in the short term remain positive. Companies wishing to enter the industry could seize business opportunities in back-office operations like accounting BPO, software development, animation, engineering design and game development in joint venture companies.
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Growth is expected to be driven by rising incomes and improved infrastructure with a subsequent increase in computer ownership rates and individual consumer internet demand. In addition, the government has identified technological development as a priority and is in the process of establishing a cabinet-level department of information and communication technology to regulate the industry and to promote growth and competition.
Business Process Outsourcing (BPO)

Being the second biggest outsourcing market after India, the Philippine IT enabled services industrys main attraction is its cost competitiveness. In addition, Filipino employees are valued for their relatively strong intrinsic skills in the English language and their affinity to Western culture. Moreover, wages in the Philippines are
Agriculture
The Philippines agriculture sector accounts for nearly a fifth of the countrys GDP (18%), while employing about a third of the population. Figures have increased as of late due to rising agricultural prices and limited opportunities for employment in the
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cities. Currently, crops account for 49.48%, live-stock for 11.78%, poultry for 14.92%, and fisheries for 23.82% of total agricultural production. A sustained increase in world prices of agricultural commodities could be favourable for agricultural producers. The Philippines has undertaken an ambitious programme to increase domestic crop production to attain food security and stabilise the countrys balance of payments. At the same time there are issues still being addressed on agrarian reform. How these are dealt with will have a big impact on the countrys ability to produce the food necessary to meet evergrowing demand. Innovation in terms of new seeds and fertilisers and efficiency in production will also be key factors in the years ahead.
all schools, making the Philippines the worlds third largest Englishspeaking country. Wages are typically 16 to 25% lower than in the United States and Europe. Foreign companies that are now outsourcing programming and business processes to the Philippines estimate 30 to 40% business cost savings. Aside from its diverse natural resources, from land to marine to mineral resources, the Philippines is also the biggest copper producer in Southeast Asia and among the top ten producers of gold in the world. A developed communication, transportation and business infrastructure connects the three major islands of the Philippine archipelago. Liberalisation of inter-island shipping and domestic aviation improved facilities and services. The container terminals are suited to handle cargo traffic. Communication provides good international connectivity utilising fiber optic cable as primary backbone network with satellite as backup. Economic reforms emphasise regional growth, converting remote areas into business centers. The Philippines offers telecommunications facilities and adequate and uninterrupted power supply. There are ready-to-occupy offices and production facilities, computer security and building monitoring systems, as well as complete office services in specialized IT zones. With the governments focus on building up an IT-enabled economy, the Philippines is on its way to becoming an e-services hub in Asia. On top of that the Philippine government provides a wide variety of fiscal and financial incentives for investments in key sectors such as the BPO sector.
Why doing business in the Philippines?

The Philippines is strategically located in the Asia-Pacific, one of the fastest growing regions in the world today. It is located within four hours flying time from major capitals of the region. Sited at the crossroads of the Pacific Ocean and the South China Sea, it is a critical entry point to over 500 million people in the ASEAN market and a gateway of international shipping and air lanes suited for European and American businesses. The Asian Development Bank (ADB, which offers a broad range of business opportunities is also located in Manila. The skilled Filipino workforce is one of the most compelling advantages of the Philippines compared to other Asian countries. The literacy rate in the country is 94.6 percent. English is taught in
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Dutch Companies in the Philippines
THE Philippine-netherlands business council
The Philippine-Netherlands Business Council

The Philippine-Netherlands Business Council (PNBC) was organised through the initiatives of the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands and the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI). PNBC and PCCI actively work with their counterparts in the Netherlands - the Netherlands-Philippines Business Council (NPBC) and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Rotterdam and Lower Maas. The PNBC was organised in July 2005 and was launched in October of the same year with Mr. Rene E. Cristobal as its first and current Board Chairman. In its first General Assembly meeting in July 2005, approximately 30 Philippines and Dutch companies were sworn in as PNBC members. The PNBC organises trade-related activities such as business forums, trade missions, business matching, and membership meetings. The PNBC has five development objectives. Firstly, it aims to promote trade, economic and technical cooperation, tourism and cultural relations between the Philippines and the Netherlands. Secondly, The PNBC wants to establish a formal channel of communication with its counterparts in the Netherlands and with other agencies and organisations concerned in the promotion of Philippine-Dutch economic, business, and cultural ties. Thirdly it identifies trade and investment opportunities and develops other areas of cooperation between small, medium, and large enterprises in the Philippines and the Netherlands. Fourthly, the PNBC tries to foster friendship and understanding between business communities of the Philippines and the Netherlands, and exchange information about industry, commerce, and culture. Fifthly, it assists its members in establishing and strengthening business contacts through the organisation of events such as seminars, exchange of trade groups and participation in trade fairs. Telephone numbers +63 (0)2 896 4549 loc. 125/126 +63 (0)2 890 4354 Fax number +63 (0)2 899 1727 E-mail address edith.suelto@philippinechamber.com nonoh.doringo@philippinechamber.com
Contact details:
Address Secretariat Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI), 3rd Floor Employees Compensation Commission (ECC) Building 355 Sen. Gil Puyat Avenue, Makati City Contact persons Ms. Edith M. Suelto and Ms. Nonoh R. Doringo
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THE PRIVATE SECTOR INVESTMENT PROGRAMME
The Private Sector Investment Programme

The Private Sector Investment programme (PSI) is a subsidy programme of the Dutch government. Its aim is to stimulate sustainable economic growth in developing countries by supporting innovative investment projects in these markets. The Agency for International Business and Cooperation (EVD) carried out nearly five hundred private investment projects in Latin America, Eastern Europe and Asia over the past ten years. These contributed to economic growth and poverty alleviation. The developing world offers great possibilities to entrepreneurs with ambition. But investing in emerging markets can be risky and difficult. Commercial financing is often unavailable. Cooperation with a local partner that, apart from capital, brings in knowledge of local business culture, is indispensable. The PSI programme can ease some of the financial risks that an investment in one of these markets entails. If the application meets the criteria, the programme will subsidise up to 50 or 60% of the project budget. A PSI project is never an isolated event. It leads to employment and introduces entrepreneurs in developing countries to new knowledge and technology. The market chain is further developed through cooperation with suppliers. PSI thus not only supports the investment project itself, but other industries as well. A PSI project in the Philippines needs to be carried out by a Dutch company in cooperation with a local company. The project must be innovative for the Philippines and it should be the first step of a new investment, so that it results in follow-up investments and growth of sales and employment after the project period. Moreover, the project should be commercially feasible, and have a significant, positive impact on the local economy. Since the start of the programme in 2004 a total of ten projects in the Philippines have been granted support. Four of these have already been successfully closed, two others have been stopped and four projects are ongoing. Most of the projects take place in the agricultural sector.
More Information
The Agency for Business and Cooperation (EVD) Juliana van Stolberglaan 148 2595 CL The Hague T: +31 (0)70 778 8888 E: psi@info.evd.nl W: www.evd.nl/psi Contact person Philippines: Kirsten Haak - haak@evd.nl The Netherlands Embassy Economic Affairs 26/F Equitable Bank Tower 8751 Paseo de Roxas Makati City, Metro Manila T: +63 (0)2 786 6622 F: +63 (0)2 786 6600 E: man-ez@minbuza.nl
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The Centre for the Promotion of Imports from Developing Countries
The Centre for the Promotion of Imports from Developing Countries

The Centre for the Promotion of Imports from Developing Counties (CBI) is an agency of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and part of the development cooperation effort of the Netherlands. It contributes to the equitable economic development of selected developing countries including the Philippines. The organisation does this by providing export marketing and management support to small and medium enterprise exporters and business support organisations. The purpose is to increase exports to Europe. In the Philippines CBI is active through its programmes in the area of Business Support Organisation Development (BSOD), Export Coaching Programme (ECP) and through its general training programmes related to marketing and management. ECPs are multi-year coaching trajectories for enterprises wishing to export to the EU within a selected number of potential sectors. Under this programme, a great variety of companies has been made export ready for the European market. Companies that have been coached to become competent exporters to the EU and that have passed the final selection criteria are added to CBIs Company Database, which is accessible by importers from all over Europe. Next to its direct support to Philippine companies, CBI has also directed its efforts at strengthening local intermediate organisations supporting Philippine exporters. Through capacitating these organisations in areas of export marketing and management, market information, strategic planning for the EU and market diversification the institute aims at a sustainable support to the private sector in this area. The BSO Philexport Cebu has been capacitated since 2007 in several of these areas. Capacitation in the area of export marketing and management, market information and strategic planning has resulted in the current Export Training and Coaching Centre of Philexport Cebu. Moreover, Philexport Cebu has developed a market information system which member exporters can access through the website www.philexportcebu. org. Besides long-term ECP and BSOD programmes, CBI also provides training programmes, seminars and workshops on exporting to the EU for exporters, staff of intermediate organisations and commercial attachs. These training programmes range from getting to know and understand the EU market and writing export marketing plans to how to prepare for European Trade Fair participation and CSR and EBusiness.
More Information
CBI Postal address P.O.Box 30009 3001 DA Rotterdam The Netherlands Visiting address WTC-Beursbuilding Beursplein 37 3011 AA Rotterdam The Netherlands T: +31 (0)10 201 3434 F: +31 (0)10 411 4081 E: cbi@cbi.eu W: www.cbi.eu www.cbi.eu/philippines Contact person Mrs. C. Bouwhuis cbouwhuis@cbi.eu

COMPANies
SERVICE sector
Active Discovery Inc.

Company address Telephone number E-mail address Website Chief executive Contact person Established in the Philippines Core business in the Philippines
The Malasag House Malasag, Cugman, 9000 Cagayan de Oro City, the Philippines +63 (0)88 309 1675 info@activediscovery.net http://designs.activediscovery.net Mr. Levei C. Amaneo Mr. Gustaaf Hendrik Ellenkamp 2005 Active Discovery Inc. is a provider of graphic design services and products. It designs logos, brochures and websites for its customers. The company is Dutch managed and delivers international quality web design and web development products all over the world.
Active in the Philippines Employees in the Philippines CSR activities Percentage of Dutch ownership
Worldwide 10 Active Discovery Inc. supports the education of children in local community. 40%
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SERVICE sector
COMPANies
Araw Masaya
Company address Telephone number Fax number E-mail address Chief executive Contact person Established in the Philippines Core business in the Philippines
Unit 202 2/F BMC Executive Homes Building 2385 President Osmena South Super Highway 1004, Malate, Metro Manila, the Philippines +63 (0)2 521 2795 +63 (0)2 521 2795 epolman@fastmail.net Emmanuel Polman Emmanuel Polman 2009 Araw Masaya contributes to economic, social and environmental development in the Philippines by developing and implementing concepts for adequate, affordable and reliable access to electricity through Solar Electrification. It maintains a network of co-operations with Micro Financing Institutes (MFIs), Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) and Government organisations that are dedicated to establishing Micro Financing and livelihood programs, tailor made for all families and each level within the revenues generation pyramid. Araw Masaya manages and maintains a commercial and project related distribution network of multiple provincial service workshops and training centers.
CSR activities
Electricity is considered as a prerequisite to the economic, social and environmental dimensions of human development. Araw Masaya is involved in multiple livelihood programs and contributes to the social development of rural areas by helping to fulfill the basic human needs of lighting, education, communication and public health. Araw Masaya assists in projects that protect the local environment by helping to curb deforestation and by reducing emissions. Economic activities are created or boosted when electricity is available and migration to urban areas prevented
Percentage of Dutch ownership
40%
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COMPANies
SERVICE sector
D&V Business Services

28/F Enterprise Building Tower II, 6766 Ayala Avenue, Makati City, the Philippines +63 (0)2 849 3841 s.vermeulen@dv-business-services.com www.dv-business-services.com Stefan Vermeulen, CEO Stefan Vermeulen 2006 D&V (David & Vermeulen) is a modern, state-of-the-art, Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) and Financial Management firm, offering financial services, while using the fruits and benefits of globalisation.
Active in the Philippines Employees in the Philippines Percentage of Dutch ownership
Makati, Metro Manila 50 100%
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COMPANies
ECORYS Research & Consulting

Company address Telephone number Fax number E-mail address Website Chief executive Contact person Established in the Philippines Core business in the Philippines
Watermanweg 44, 3067 GG Rotterdam, the Netherlands +31 (0)10 453 86 76 +31 (0)10 453 87 55 info@ecorys.com www.ecorys.com Drs. M. (Max) van der Sleen, Chairman ECORYS Board of Management Ms. M.J. Sijben, Marketing & Communication Adviser 1997 Ecorys is an international research-based consulting company working on commercial assignments that arise from economic, social and spatial development policies issues. Over 600 in-house staff and around 500 associates of many nationalities work worldwide with clients in the public, private and not-for-profit sectors on complex policy, market and management issues. Ecorys offers a full range of services from research and policy advice, through consulting and training, to programme management and implementation, and monitoring and evaluation. Public clients range from local governments to national governments and the European Commission. Ecorys also works regularly for international financing institutions, including the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank.
Active in the Philippines Represented in the Philippines by
Nationwide RAN Consult Suite 411, Strata 100 Building, Emerald Avenue, Ortigas Center, 1605, Pasig City, the Philippines Ms. R.A. Rafaelita Nuez T: +63 (0)2 635 2305 E: ranunez@unet.net.ph
Offices in Asia and the Pacific
Project offices in several countries
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COMPANies
SERVICE sector
Exact Software Philippines Inc.

10/F Rufino Pacific Tower, 6784 Ayala Avenue, Makati City 1200, the Philippines +63(0)2 856 5641 to 48 +63(0)2 856 5461 Aries.dinglasan@exactsoftware.com www.exactsoftware.com Aries L. Dinglasan, General Manager Aries L. Dinglasan 1998 Exact Software offers innovative, fast and user-friendly manufacturing, distribution, financial, HR and business process management solutions. Its solutions support financial, human resource management (HRM), customer relationship management (CRM), and project management processes as well as electronic workflow, business analytics, and corporate performance management (CPM). Exact provides solutions to small and medium-sized businesses, and subsidiaries of multinationals, with diverse implementation and industry requirements ranging from manufacturing, distribution and retail to trade and service environments.
Active in the Philippines Employees in the Philippines Parent company
Nationwide 15 Exact Group B.V. Poortweg 6 2613 PA Delft the Netherlands
Percentage of Dutch ownership Offices in Asia and the Pacific
100% Australia, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam

SERVICE sector
COMPANies
Filipino Travel Center Inc.

G/F Ramona Apt Bldg., 1555 M. Adriatico Street, 1000 Ermita, Metro Manila, the Philippines +63 (0)2 528 45 07 to 09 +63 (0)2 528 45 03 info@filipinotravel.com.ph www.filipinotravel.com.ph Hans van Weerden, Director Mathilda Van Weerden, VP Sales & Marketing 1998 Filipino Travel Center offers airline ticketing (domestic and international), hotel and resort accommodation, transportation rental, airport transfers, day tours, tour packages (domestic and international), cruises and customised arrangements like incentive travel, group handling or adventure tours.
Active in the Philippines Employees in the Philippines Percentage of Dutch ownership Additional information
Travel Centers on the major tourist destinations throughout the Philippines. 38 40 % Filipino Travel Center is a Department of Tourism accredited tour operator, a member of the Philippine Tour Operators Association and a member of the Philippine Travel Agencies Association.

COMPANies
SERVICE sector
GIS tailor-made Inc.

Company address Telephone number
530 Holy Name Street, Mabolo, Cebu City, 6000 the Philippines +63 (0)32 231 6209 +63 (0)918 6579 198 Skype: ubo_pakes
Fax number E-mail address Website Chief executive Contact person Established in the Philippines Core business in the Philippines
+63 (0)32 231 6209 ubo@gis-tm.com www.gis-tm.com Ing. Ubo Pakes, Director Ing. Ubo Pakes 2008 GIS tailor-made Inc. specialises in those elements of GIS that are time and labour consuming such as the digitising of paper data and data conversion. It does the hard work which offers clients the possibility to focus on the work that really matters. GIS tailor-made cooperates closely with local GIS companies and is able to be fast and flexible in its services. It has experience in applying and training GIS in a broad range of organisations worldwide.
Active in the Philippines Annual turnover Employees in the Philippines CSR activities
Office in Cebu City, worldwide operations PHP 3,500,000.00 2 10 (depending on project volume) GIS tailor-made partners with Van Hall Larenstein University for the formulation and implementation of international training programmes. It also uses part of its resources and expertise to support local organisations such as the Womens Resource Center of Cebu and Southern Partners and Fair Trade Corporation with project formulation and technical support.
40 %
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SERVICE sector
COMPANies
Holland America Line N.V.

Corporate address Contact address
Schottegatweg Oost 44, Curaao, Netherlands Antilles c/o Holland America Line Inc. Attn: Vice President, Human Resources 300 Elliott Avenue West, Seattle, WA 98199
Telephone number Fax number E-mail addresses Website Chief executive Contact person Core business in the Philippines
+1 (206) 301 5271 +1 (206) 284 8332 bvierra@hollandamerica.com jbeattie@hollandamerica.com www.hollandamerica.com Micky Arison, General Proxyholder Stein Kruse, Proxyholder Brendan Vierra, Vice President, Human Resources Holland-America Line operates a fleet of luxury cruise vessels that employs approximately 3000 Filipino seafarers. Its agent, United Philippine Lines (UPL), is responsible for hiring and training the Filipino crewmembers.
Active in the Philippines Parent company Percentage of Dutch ownership Offices in Asia and the Pacific
UPL is based in Manila but recruits from all over the Philippines. HAL Antillen N.V. 100% None
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COMPANies
SERVICE sector
Spliethoff Group
pliethoff, established in 1921, was for many years successful as a shipbroker specialising in forest
Spliethoff Groups experience working with Philippine crew members has been positive as Filipinos are known to be flexible and loyal to the company. Additionally, they have good English skills and tend to mingle well with their Dutch colleagues. Since 1987, Spliethoff has been working with Sealane Marine Services to recruit Filipinos to work aboard of the companys vessels. New officers are also recruited from the Palompon Institute of Technology, with which Spliethoff and other Dutch shipping companies have an agreement (see box). Further training of Philippine officers takes place at the Maritime Academy in IJmuiden, the Netherlands. In July 2008 Spliethoff opened an office in Manila to handle the
products from the Baltic to Western Europe. Today Spliethoff manages a fleet of 55 multipurpose tween deck vessels ranging in size from 8.000 to 20.000 tonnes. The core activities of the Spliethoff Group are worldwide transportation of forest products and the movement of large projects, especially for the oil-, gas- and telecom industry. The companys policy of building a large number of sister vessels in series has resulted in the availability of many vessels of the same size. This creates flexibility whilst also providing reliable and punctual service to customers. Around 1500 crew members work on board of the 55 Spliethoff vessels. To ensure smooth operations, it is the companys aim to work with as little nationalities as possible. In addition to the approximately 450 Dutch and 250 Russian and Estonian crew members, more than 700 employees on board of the Spliethoff ships are Filipino. These are among others officers and engineers, Able Bodied Seamen (AB), Ordinary Seamen (OS) and cooks. The
increasing amount of administrational work that comes with the employment of the many Filipino staff. In this office 10 employees take care of the contracts, medical examinations and visas for the Philippine seamen, and also book their flights. Because of good rotation and planning Spliethoff is able to offer its Filipino employees almost continuous possibilities to work; around ninety percent of them are rehired after their first term on sea.
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COMPANies
About Spliethoff
Company address
Unit 2203 Antel Corporate Centre, 121 Valero Street, Salcedo Village, Makati City, the Philippines
Cooperation with the Palompon Institute of Technology

The College of Maritime and Shipping Administration (COMSA) is in charge of the maritime education programme of the Palompon Institute of Technology (PIT) in Manila. It provides students with maritime education and training that meet international quality standards and help supply the manpower needs of the worlds maritime industry. PIT receives a comprehensive assistance package from the Royal Association of the Netherlands Ship owners (KVNR) in consortium with the Shipping and Transport College (STC) of Rotterdam in the Netherlands. This maritime upgrading project consists of four areas: curriculum improvement, cadet training and placement, shipboard rotation for faculty members, and provision of equipment. This programme sends PIT maritime cadets for shipboard training on board the vessels of Dutch shipping companies that are members of the KVNR, first as apprentice deck or engine cadets and later on as regular deck and engine officers.
Telephone number E-mail address Website Chief executive Contact person Active in the Philippines Parent company
+63 (0)2 889 3394 +63 (0)2 844 1779 em@spliethoff.com www.spliethoff.com Erwin Meijnders, Managing Director HRM Erwin Meijnders Metro Manila, Cebu, Leyte Spliethoff Beheer B.V. Radarweg 36 1042 AA Amsterdam T: +31(0)20 448 8400 F: +31(0)20 448 8502
100% Agencies in South-Korea, Japan and Singapore
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COMPANies
SERVICE sector
Van Oord Manila
an Oord builds infrastructure on land and sea. Dredging and reclamation are the companys core
oversees the operations of its local manning agent in the recruitment and deployment of the required Filipino crew, the office in Manila was also set up to undertake and carry out possible Van Oord projects in the Philippines. Globally, Van Oord is an ambitious player in dredging, a position it retains by pushing the boundaries of dredging technology. The companys innovations include water injection dredging, dredging at great depths and environmentally sustainable dredging. These technologies are cost-effective and contribute to a better world. Van Oords high precision sub sea rock installation activities are vital for the stabilisation and protection of offshore pipelines, cables and other installations such as wind farm foundations. With a large and modern fleet of DP flexible fall pipe vessels and side stone dumping vessels Van Oord can provide pre-pipe lay and post-pipe lay rock installation, scour protection, seabed improvement and ballasting services for offshore structures in water depths up to 1200 meter. One of the projects in the Philippines involves the protection of the Malampaya pipeline that Shell built to transport natural gas from Palawan to Batangas.
activities and the signature talents that it has improved since the establishment in 1868. Other activities include building tourist infrastructure, protecting coastal areas and constructing ports. On land, Van Oord consolidates and stabilises soil. And out at sea, it builds wind parks and protects vital sub sea oil and gas infrastructure. Over time, Van Oord grew substantially through acquisitions of leading dredgers and marine engineering firms. These include companies like Volker Stevin Dredging, HAM (Hollandsche Aanneming Maatschappij) and Ballast Nedam Dredging. Today Van Oord employs over 4,500 employees that are engaged in dredging and marine contracting. It has one of the worlds most advanced fleets at its disposal and an extensive portfolio of projects. Out of the 3,000 employees that work in the fleet about 600 are Filipinos. This makes them the second largest nationality after the Dutch crew. The Van Oord office in Manila with its support service to the parent company in the Netherlands plays an important role in deploying Filipino crew onboard the companys ships. While it
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COMPANies
About Van Oord

Company address Telephone number Fax number E-mail address
12/F Ramon Magsaysay Centre, 1680 Dr. J. Quintos St. Roxas Blvd., Metro Manila, the Philippines +63 (0)2 303 2803/04 +63 (0)2 338 0234 manila.crw@vanoord.com gma@vanoord.com les@vanoord.com
Website Chief executive Contact person Established in the Philippines Active in the Philippines Employees in the Philippines Parent Company
www.vanoord.com Glenn M. Madrideo, Crewing & Marketing Representative Lino Esteban, Resident Agent 1997 National Capital Region 2 Van Oord Dredging NV Watermanweg 64 3067 GG Rotterdam the Netherlands T: +31 (0)10 447 8517 F: +31 (0)10 447 8100 E: info@vanoord.com
100 % Singapore (Southeast Asia Office)
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COMPANies
SERVICE sector
IHC Merwede
Company address Telephone number Fax number E-mail address Website Contact person Core business in the Philippines
PO Box 204, 3360 AE Sliedrecht, the Netherlands +31 (0)184 411 555 +31 (0)184 411 884 info@ihchollandmerwede.com www.ihchollandmerwede.com Mr. L. van der Valk, Managing Director Sales (Asia) IHC Merwede is the worlds market leader in the construction of sophisticated and specialised dredgers. Virtually all large international marine contractors use IHC Merwede equipment. From small to large trailing suction hopper dredgers, cutter dredgers, bucket dredgers or grabs, these vessels are found worldwide. All vessels that come off the IHC Merwede Offshore and Marine slipways are fully equipped with the latest technology, custom-built for demanding customers. The Technology and Service Division is where the expertise and know-how is focused. This becomes the source of significant improvement and technological innovation of the equipment built a IHC Merwede.
Represented in the Philippines by
Dredge One Corporation Suite 1007, Prestige Tower F. Ortigas Jr. Road, Ortigas Center 1605 Pasig City, the Philippines T: +63 (0)2 638 8725 / 26 F: +63 (0)2 914 1091 E: dlreyes@info.com.ph
Regional IHC office in Singapore
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SERVICE sector
COMPANies
Jumbo Manila
5/F Price Center Building, Chino Roces Ave., Cor. Bagtikan Street, Makati City 1200, the Philippines +63 (0)2 895 2095 +63 (0)2 899 4760 info@jumboship.com.ph www.jumboshipping.nl Capt. Cors. J.A. Tromp, Owners Representative Maya Guilateo, Human Resources Manager 2006 Jumbo Shipping BV Rotterdam owns and manages 14 state-of-the-art and high-tech heavy lift vessels with a lifting capacity of 1800 tons over ships side. In the Philippines Jumbo has an owners representative office in Manila handling the 130 Philippine seafarers, officers and crew working onboard the Jumbo shipping fleet.
Active in the Philippines Employees in the Philippines CSR activities Parent company
Manila (Cebu, Mindanao) 130 Jumbo undertakes seafarer family related activities including a medical insurance programme for dependents and educational assistance for children. Jumbo Shipping BV Agent: Kahn Scheepvaart BV Van Vollenhovenstraat 3, 3016 BE Rotterdam, the Netherlands
100% Singapore, Seoul, Tokyo, Perth
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COMPANies
SERVICE sector
Nicha Metier Enterprise (NME)

Company address Telephone number Fax number E-mail address Chief executive Contact person Established in the Philippines Core business in the Philippines Active in the Philippines Employees in the Philippines Percentage of Dutch ownership
5/F Amber Place, 19 Bayani Road, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City, the Philippines +63 (0)2 856 6453 to 55 +63 (0)2 856 6456 nichametier@yahoo.com Ms. Rizza Nicha, Managing Partner Ms. Rizza Nicha 2009 NME is specialised in the importation and distribution of Dutch and Belgium beers. Nationwide 2 50%
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SERVICE sector
COMPANies
Crew on board of a Jumbo vessel 4
COMPANies
SERVICE sector
ING Bank N.V.
he
Internationale
Nederlanden
Groep
(ING)
established its presence in the Philippines in 1990
with the opening of ING Bank, then a representative office. ING Bank became an offshore banking unit in 1991 and a full commercial bank in 1995. INGs Philippine franchise represents the fusion of two strong institutions, ING Bank (Manila) and Baring Securities (Philippines) Inc. Baring Securities was initially established as a research house covering the Philippines equity market and was incorporated in 1990. In 1992 ING Barings began full brokering operations and set up a focused group of local based corporate finance enabling the company to obtain the leading position for Philippine-based equity transactions. ING has now transformed into a one stop banking firm with its full complement of services comprising corporate and investment banking, financial markets, equity broking, trust, branch and private banking. ING has a local team of professionals in the Philippines to manage core relationships and identify market opportunities. Over its 19year presence in the Philippines, the bank has arranged the most number of Philippine capital market issues and provided advice on the largest and most prominent mergers and acquisitions (M&A) transactions out of the Philippines. ING Manila is a recognised leader in the areas of investment banking, debt capital markets, treasury, commercial lending, structured finance, asset management, and private banking, having received numerous awards in each of these fields. Awards won include Best
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COMPANies
About ING
Company address
20/F Tower One, Ayala Triangle, Ayala Avenue, Foreign Investment Bank, Best Structured Products Sales and Best Fixed Income House. In asset management, ING is a top-ranked foreign bank in terms of assets under management, placing 4th overall in the trust and asset management rankings. On the other hand, the bank is also recognised as a leader in private banking for the Philippines. The banks flagship Corporate Social Responsibility project is the ING Village in Baseco, Manila, under the auspices of Habitat for Humanity. The project began in 2005 when the ING network pooled both corporate and personal resources to build and complete what is now a community of 175 houses for the poor families of the locality. In addition, ING has put up a community learning center where 150 children receive supplementary lessons from ING volunteers in coordination with World Vision. Two day-care centers were also donated by the bank. Other CSR activities of ING include its patronage of Childrens Hour and the World Wildlife Foundation 1226 Makati City, the Philippines
Telephone number Fax number E-mail address Websites
+63 (0)2 479 8888 +63 (0)2 815 1116 gina.emelo@asia.ing.com www.ingim.com.ph www.ingwholesalebanking.com www.ingprivatebanking.com
Chief executive Contact person Established in the Philippines Revenues Employees in the Philippines Active in the Philippines Parent company
Consuelo D. Garcia Country Manager Gina S. Emelo 1990 PHP 3 billion 169 National Capital Region ING Bank N.V. Amstelveenseweg 500 1081 KL Amsterdam Tel: +31 (0)20 541 54 11 Fax: +31 (0)20 541 54 97
100% Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand
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COMPANies
SERVICE sector
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
LM Royal Dutch Airlines opened its office in Manila in 1951. The first flights were once a week via Manila to
Tokyo and Sydney. Flying time then was 39 hours. In 1962 KLM and Philippine Airlines (PAL) signed a cooperative agreement providing among others training of PAL pilots and aircraft maintenance. This was followed in 1968 by the institution of a combined KLM/PAL flight. During more than half a century of flights between the Philippines and the Netherlands, KLM has increased its capacity considerably by increasing the number of flights and introducing larger aircrafts. Since their merger in 2004, KLM works closely with Air France within the AIR FRANCE KLM holding company. In terms of financial turnover, AIR FRANCE KLM is the worlds largest airline partnership. It also transports the most passengers and is the worlds secondlargest cargo transporter. In 2004 KLM launched its non-stop service between Manila and Amsterdam. With no stopover between the cities flying time has reduced to only 14 hours. Since 2008 KLM is the only European airline in the Philippines flying non-stop to Europe. Apart from the passengers, cargo revenues are an important element of the total revenues on the Amsterdam-Manila flights. KLM strives to be one of the front runners in environmental policy in the aviation industry and works hard to maintain its place as one of the worlds most sustainable airline companies.
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SERVICE sector
COMPANies
About KLM
Company address
39th Floor, Yuchengco Tower, RCBC Plaza, Sen. Gil By replacing the older aircrafts with the Airbus A330s - which are up to 25% more fuel-efficient than their predecessors - KLM strives to reduce carbon emissions in which economic and ecological interests both play a part. Everywhere in the world KLM aims to strengthen its ties with the society in which it operates. One initiative that concentrates on children in developing countries is the Wings of Support scheme, involving the voluntary commitment of flight crew and ground staff. In the Philippines KLM supports numerous causes like Bantay Bata 163, Chameleon, Habitat for Humanity and the SFK Foundation. Currently there are also plans to build a KLM village in cooperation with Gawad Kalinga. KLM in the Philippines is a flexible and proactive company. Even though the current financial crisis is affecting the worldwide aviation industry, KLM managed to remain its high load factor in the Philippines. Although revenues have dropped due to lower air fares, planes are still filled to 90% of their capacity. The company aims to improve its relationship with the government and according to Commercial Manager Jose Laurente Jr. the future for KLM in the Philippines looks bright. Puyat Avenue corner Ayala Avenue, Makati City, Metro Manila, the Philippines
Telephone number Fax number E-mail address Website Chief executive Contact person Established in the Philippines Annual turnover Market share Employees in the Philippines Parent company
+63 (0)2 887 1144 +63 (0)2 886 7549 sales.philippines@klm.com www.klm.com.ph Ihab Sorial, General Manager South China Sea Jose S. Laurente Jr. Commercial Manager 1951 USD 41,300,000.00 20.2% 31 Air France KLM Amsterdamseweg 55 1182 GP Amstelveen T: +31 (0)20 64 99123
100% Each capital city in Asia Pacific
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COMPANies
SERVICE sector
TNT Express Worldwide Philippines Inc.
NT provides an extensive range of services for express delivery needs. Headquartered in the Netherlands,
the company offers efficient network infrastructures in Europe and Asia and is expanding operations to maximise its network performance. TNT Express delivers 3.6 million parcels, documents and pieces of freight a week to over 200 countries, using its network of nearly 900 depots, hubs and sorting centres. These operational networks are supported by sophisticated technology that provides customers with service reliability, automated proof of delivery and on-line, real-time information of the status of their consignments. TNT Express Worldwide began operations in the Philippines in 1982 with a small office situated in the countrys financial district of Makati. In 1997, the company moved to a 4,300 square meter prime cargo centre adjacent to the Ninoy Aquino International Airport. The current office has an available warehouse of 1,200 square meters, more than 300 employees, 83 vehicles and at least 115 flights per week. TNT Express Philippines has 4 satellite offices in Makati, Shaw, Laguna and Cebu. In the Philippines, TNT is known for providing efficient and innovative services for various industries, including clinical research and healthcare, electronics and high tech sectors. TNT Philippines is a partner of many local companies in the shipment of their documents and parcels worldwide. With the launch of its international freight services, TNT is extending its expertise in the field of time-sensitive heavy shipments.
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SERVICE sector
COMPANies
About TNT
Company address
2F, PAIR PAGS Cargo Center, NAIA Compound, Ninoy Aquino Avenue, TNT Philippines is aware of its corporate social responsibility and supports the partnership that its parent company TNT N.V. has with the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) named Moving the World. For the last six years TNT Philippines has staged Walk the World, a series of sponsored walks in 63 countries, through 24-time zones in one 24 hour period. The most recent Walk in 2009 gathered 6,000 people. Recently, TNT launched a global strategy called Planet Me to improve transparency on the companys carbon footprint, to drastically reduce CO2 emissions from the companys operations and to stimulate its 159,000 employees to do the same in their private lives. The Planet Me initiative is a certified system to measure, report and manage CO2 emissions. TNT also implemented CO2 reduction initiatives in its most important operational areas: aviation, buildings, business travel, company cars, operational fleet. The programme also aimed to stimulate employees to use less energy at home and on the road. Locally, TNT Philippines partners with NGOs and local government units for tree-planting activities. Pasay City 1300, the Philippines
Telephone number
+63 (0)2 551 0918 +63 (0)2 551 5632 Toll free: 1-800-10-551-5632
Fax number E-mail address Website Chief executive Contact person Sales volume
+63 (0)2 551 7490 marketing.ph@tnt.com www.tnt.com Cetin Yalcin Country General Manager Roberto Paterno de Guzman Country Sales Manager EU 11.2 billion (2008, TNT Group) EU 6.6 billion (2008, TNT Express)
Parent company Percentage of Dutch ownership Offices in Asia and the Pacific
TNT N.V. 40% Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Cambodia, Japan, South Korea, China, New Zealand, India and Australia
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SERVICE sector
COMPANies
Seatrade Groningen BV
c/o Scanmar Maritime Services, 2/F UPRC-1 Building, 1230 Chino Roces Avenue, Makati City, the Philippines +63 (0)2 819 3692 / 93 info@seatrade.ph www.seatrade.com Capt. Joost Mes, Owners Representative Capt. Joost Mes Joost.mes@seatrade.ph 1984 Established in 1951 by five captain-owners in the coastal trade, Seatrade is now the biggest operator of reefer ships in the world. Managing a pool of about 140 ships it carries among others about 40% of the worlds trade in bananas. Activities in the Philippines include ship management and crew management, and transport of refrigerated cargoes (fruit, fish).
Active in the Philippines Annual turnover Employees in the Philippines CSR activities
Manila and Davao USD 30 million 850 Officers and Crew on board, 8 employees in the office Seatrade supports the Kaibigan Ermita Outreach Foundation. This is an NGO providing primary and secondary education to around 400 children of urban poor families. It provides livelihood and education programmes for parents to support the education of their children. (http://kaibiganfoundation.googlepages.com)
Parent company Represented in the Philippines by
Seatrade Holding Scanmar Maritime Services Inc. Career Ship Management Inc. Elmira Shipping
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COMPANies
SERVICE sector
Subic Bay Yacht Services Inc.

Magellans Landing, 14 Argonaut Highway, 2222 Subic Bay Freeport Zone, the Philippines +63 (0)47 252 8142 +63 (0)917 860 4700 +63 (0)47 252 8142 sbys@subictel.com www.subicyachts.com Dirk van Straalen, President Dirk van Straalen 2008 Subic Bay Yacht Services Inc. provides comprehensive services to visiting (mega) yachts, it offers consultancy services to prospective buyers of pleasure yachts, is the representative for various reputable boat manufacturers and the agent for Flexiteek and the Environmental Teak Deck Alternative. With its worldwide connections, Subic Bay Yacht Services can assist its clients in selecting the boat of their choice, whether new or pre-owned, motor or sail.
Active in the Philippines Percentage of Dutch ownership
Nationwide, concentrating on Manila, Puerto Galera, Cebu and Davao. 99%
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SERVICE sector
COMPANies
VanW Creative Communication Inc.

Block 2 Unit 10 Manila Jade Garden, H Lopez Blvd. cor. Juan Luna, Manila, the Philippines +63 (0)2 212 7440 +63 (0)927 222 5275 info@vanw.eu www.vanw.eu Paul van Wijgerden, Managing Director Paul van Wijgerden 2009 VanW Creative Communication in the Philippines is involved in graphic design, including outsourced work from the Netherlands. Products include magazines, websites, logos, brochures and flyers, corporate identity, annual reports, photography etc. The company offers a unique combination of Asian and European design styles and has more than 40 years of expertise to rely on.
Active in the Philippines Employees in the Philippines CSR activities Parent company Percentage of Dutch ownership
Mainly Manila 3 VanW is partner of Young Focus - see page 118-119 of this handbook or www.youngfocus.org. Wolters van Wijgerden (the Netherlands) 100%
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COMPANies
PRODUCTION sector
Claymount Assemblies Philippines Inc.

Company address Telephone numbers Fax number E-mail address Website Chief executive Contact person Established in the Philippines Core business in the Philippines
Buildings 9 & 10, Harvard Avenue, EZP Business Park, Calamba Premiere International Park Special Economic Zone, Batino, Calamba City, 4027 Laguna, the Philippines +63 (0)49 502 4520 / 21 +63 (0)49 502 4500 ph.office@claymount.com www.claymount.com Aernout Henk Tierie, President Dula L. Villegas, Administration Manager 2002 In the Philippines Claymount is involved in the manufacturing and supply of high voltage cables and other high voltage interconnecting devices for use in medical and industrial X-ray equipment. Employees are trained to gain expertise in the manufacturing and management skills in the parent company in the Netherlands.
Annual turnover Market Share Employees in the Philippines CSR activities
EU 5,800,000.00 65% worldwide 86 Starting 2009 Claymount Assemblies Philippines Inc. is donor of Ang Bahay Parola (ABP) in Santa Rosa, Laguna. ABP is run by the Mission to the World Foundation - an American religious organisation. In their institution ABP caters to three types of children: 1) children from very poor families whose parents arent able to sustain them, 2) Stow-away children, usually abused by their parents and 3) orphans.
Parent company Percentage of Dutch ownership Offices in Asia and the Pacific
Clayworld Technologies Group (the Netherlands) 99.9% Claymount High Voltage Technologies, China
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PRODUCTION sector
COMPANies
Diretso Trading Limited

Purok IV, Barangay del Rosario, City of San Fernando, Pampanga, the Philippines +63 (0)45 963 2150 +63 (0)45 963 2477 / 861 3353 diretso@diretso.com www.diretso.com Ton van Hierden, Marketing Director Ton van Hierden 1997 Diretso is a manufacturer of furniture, fully upholstered and woven in natural fiber. The company does hotel projects in the Philippines and the rest of the world. Diretso is known for its high quality furniture products that are exported to the international market. Diretsos showroom sits on a 10,000.00 square feet lot in the city of San Fernando. 20% of the products are sold on the domestic market, while 80% is exported.
Annual turnover Employees in the Philippines Parent Company Percentage of Dutch ownership Offices in Asia and the Pacific
USD 6,000,000.00 300 Diretso Philippines Inc. Diretso Design Inc. 100% Hong Kong
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COMPANies
PRODUCTION sector
DMV International
Company address Telephone number Fax number E-mail address Website Contact person Established in the Philippines Core business in the Philippines
PO Box 13, 5460 BA Veghel, the Netherlands +31 (0)413 372 222 +31 (0)413 363 656 service@dmv-international.com www.dmv-international.com Mr. Oscar A. Alvarez, Jr., Sales Manager 1974 DMV International develops and produces functional and nutritional ingredients for the food, nutrition and pharmaceutical industry worldwide. DMV International is part of the Business Group Ingredients of FrieslandCampina, one of the largest dairy co-operatives in the world.
Rudolf Lietz Inc. Lietz Industrial, Edison Ave. (P. Leviste) Km. 14 SLEX, Paranaque City 1709, the Philippines T: +63 (0)2 821 7181 F: +63 (0)2 824 3770 E: ceo@lietz.com W: www.lietz.com
Singapore
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PRODUCTION sector
COMPANies
DSM Fibre Intermediates

Company address Telephone number Fax number E-mail address Website Contact person Core business in the Philippines
PO Box 43, 6130 AA Sittard, the Netherlands +31 (0)46 477 3284 +31 (0)46 477 0422 dfi.contact@dsm.com www.dsm.com Mr. Oscar A. Alvarez Jr., Sales Manager DSM Fibre Intermediates is a distributor of cyclohexanone. Cyclohexanone - an intermediate of caprolactam - is an organic ketone and has the appearance of a clear water-white liquid. While the vast majority of cyclohexanone is used in the production of caprolactam and adipic acid, the product is used in a variety of other applications. Cyclohexanone is a very effective solvent and is used in applications like pesticides, magnetic tapes, paints, and cleaning agents.
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DSM Special Products

Company address Telephone number Fax number Website Contact person Core business in the Philippines
PO Box 602, 1660 MK Geleen, the Netherlands +31 (0)46 477 3882 +31 (0)46 477 0461 www.dsm.com Mr. Oscar A. Alvarez Jr., Sales Manager DSM Special Products is a leading supplier of products produced by means of toluene oxidation technology, with a focus on quality, reliability and innovation. Products include benzoic acid (Purox B), sodium benzoate (Purox S), benzaldehyde and benzyl alcohol. DSM Special Products supplies these products to food and beverage, flavour and fragrance, coatings, agrochemical, pharmaceutical and feed industries around the world making use of its own global sales network and leading regional distributors.
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COMPANies
Dutch Windmill Foods Inc.

Company address Telephone number Fax number E-mail address Chief executive Contact person Established in the Philippines Core business in the Philippines
Bldg 3, Lot 12, Madrid street, Springville Executive II, Molino 4, Bacoor, Cavite, the Philippines +63 (0)46 517 5607 +63 (0)917 810 5352 +63 (0)46 517 5607 waffles@globelines.com.ph Rens Koekenbier Rens Koekenbier 2000 Dutch Windmill Foods Inc. manufactures processed meats, premium sausages such as Hungarian, Schublig, Frankfurter etc. and local items like tapa, tocino, longanisa etc. These products are available at SM Hypermarket and SM Supermarket. It also manufactures Holland Waffles, Classic and Caramel Flavour. The waffles are available at Rustans, Shopwise, SM Hypermarket, Fuel stations, 7-eleven and Mercury Drug.
Active in the Philippines
Metro Manila, Luzon
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COMPANies
PRODUCTION sector
Europa Design Philippines Inc.

Circumferential Road, Allijis, Bacolod City, the Philippines +63 (0)34 446 3377 +63 (0)34 446 3378 info@europa-design-philippines.com www.europa-design-philippines.com Mr. Kees Koelman, Managing director Mr. Cees J. Dekeling, Sales director 2007 Europa Design Philippines Inc. manufactures, assembles, and sells European style uPVC windows and doors for the upper middle class and high-end housing, hotels and commercial buildings. Europa Design customises any exterior window and door to the needs of the client. Europa Design is an exclusive distributor of Dimex (Germany) uPVC Window and doors profiles.
Active in the Philippines Annual turnover Market share Number of employees CSR Activities Percentage of Dutch ownership Offices in Asia and the Pacific
Luzon, Visayas, sales and service offices in Manila, Cebu, Boracay and Bacolod, assembly factory in Bacolod City PHP 100,000,000.00 (2008) Roughly 10% on the local PVC window market 80+ Europa Design supports Asenso village (www.asenso-village.com). This organisation based in Negros provides low cost housing for the poorest of the poor. 40% none
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COMPANies
Far East Furniture

Marlboro Street, Calibutbut, Bacolor, 2001 Pampanga, the Philippines +63 (0)45 887 3474 +63 (0)45 887 4029 info@far-east-furniture.com www.far-east-furniture.com Mr. Bart Neefjes, General Manager Mr. Rob Van Reisen, Marketing Manager 1998 Far East Furniture manufactures and sells high quality living, dining and bedroom furnishings, as well as supplementary home accessories. Far East Furniture is mainly an export company, but does more and more hotel projects and housing in the Philippines
Active in the Philippines Employees in the Philippines CSR activities Percentage of Dutch ownership Offices in Asia and the Pacific
Production is mainly done in Pampanga province, 80 km north of Manila. Sales takes place all over the Philippines. 250 Besides providing extra benefits for its employees like healthcare and life insurance, Far East Furniture supports an orphanage in Lubao with around 200 children - see page 125 of this handbook. 90% None
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PRODUCTION sector
Joh-Ensched Security Printers

Company address Telephone number Fax number E-mail address Website Chief executive Contact person Core business in the Philippines
Oudeweg 32, 2031 CC Haarlem, the Netherlands +31 (0)23 5184 205 +31 (0)23 5184 220 t.wiersum@joh-enschede.nl www.joh-enschede.nl Mr Arie Piet Mr Tjaart Wiersum, Marketing & Sales Director Since 1703 Royal Joh-Ensched has become a leader in the field of graphical and digital security systems and applications. Operating company Joh-Ensched Security Print serves central banks with banknotes and related services: state printing works with pre-press products and services: post offices with stamps: ministries with tax stamps and security documents, and commercial companies with brand protection solutions.
Special Steel Products Inc. Joseph Anthony B. Pardo Chief Operating Officer 51 4th. Ave., Bagumbayan, Taguig, Metro Manila, the Philippines T: +63 (0)2 837 2110 to 12 F: +63 (0)2 837 2746 E: specialsteelproducts@yahoo.com.ph
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PRODUCTION sector
COMPANies
Kusters Engineering B.V.

Company address Telephone number Fax number E-mail address Website Chief executive Contact person Established in the Philippines Core business in the Philippines Active in the Philippines Represented in the Philippines by
L.J. Costerstraat 6, P.O. Box 230, 5900 AE Venlo, the Netherlands +31 (0)77 354 3334 +31 (0)77 354 4974 info@kustersengineering.com www.kustersengineering.com Mr. George Kusters, Chief Executive Officer Mr. Angelo Kok 1997 Sales of and service to Currency Disintegration and Briquetting Systems. Nationwide Special Steel Products Inc. Mr. Joseph Anthony B. Pardo, Chief Operating Officer 51, 4th. Ave., Bagumbayan, Taguig, Metro Manila, the Philippines T: +63 (0)2 837 2110 to 12 F: +63 (0)2 837 2746 E: sspiphil@pldtdsl.com
Kusters Engineering India (Mumbai)
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COMPANies
PRODUCTION sector
Liquigaz Philippines Corp.

Company address Telephone number Fax number E-mail address Websites Chief executive Contact person Established in the Philippines Core business in the Philippines
3/F NOL Tower Commerce Ave. Madrigal Business Park, Ayala Alabang Muntinlupa City, the Philippines +63 (0)2 771 0560 / 5429 +63 (0)2 771 0569 customerservice@liquigaz.com www.liquigaz.com / www.autogas.com.ph Patrick Libihoul, President Patrick Libihoul 1995 Liquigaz is a major distributor of LPG in the Philippines. The company provides LPG in various applications; household cooking, commercial cooking, manufacturing of food, glass, can and ceramic. Also, Liquigaz is supplying in bulk to independent refillers that use the product to their own cylinder brand. Liquigaz is the market leader in the Autogas application, LPG being used as an alternative fuel for automobiles.
Active in the Philippines Annual turnover Market share Employees in the Philippines CSR activities
Luzon; Manila, Greater Manila Area (GMA) PHP 12,000,000,000.00 26% 81 Liquigaz advocate is to help the deserving unfortunate students in finishing their school by providing educational grants. Liquigaz is also a major player in preserving the environment through the Artificial Reef Program and various activities of the Bataan Coastal Foundation such as coastal clean-up days and mangrove planting.
Parent company Percentage of Dutch ownership
SHV GAS 100%
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PRODUCTION sector
COMPANies
Perfetti Van Melle Philippines Inc.

Company address
Perfetti Van Melle Philippines Inc. 16/F Octagon Centre, San Miguel Ave., Ortigas, Pasig City, the Philippines
Telephone number Fax number Website Chief executive Contact person Core business in the Philippines Active in the Philippines Parent company
+63 (0)2 634 7653 to 56 +63 (0)2 635 3183 www.perfettivanmelle.ph Markus Schmidt, General Manager Markus Schmidt Perfetti Van Melle produces and distributes candies and chewing gums in more than 130 countries worldwide. Nationwide Zoete Inval 20 4815 HK Breda P.O. BOX 3000 4800 DA Breda the Netherlands T: + 31 (0)76 527 5000 F: + 31 (0)76 522 8692 E: info@nl.pvmgrp.com W: www.perfettivanmelle.nl
Australia, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Thailand, Vietnam, India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka
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PRODUCTION sector
Smartdesign Inc.
Company address Telephone number Fax number E-mail addresses Website Chief executive Contact person Established in the Philippines Core business in the Philippines
Unit 16A1-C, Philexcel Business Park, M.A. Roxas Highway, Clark Freeport Zone, the Philippines 2009 +63 (0) 45 499 0603 +63 (0) 45 499 0603 rfrimmel@smartdesign.ph, admin@smartdesign.ph, info@smartdesign.ph www.smartdesign.ph Mr. Rudolf Frimmel, President and General Manager Mr. Rudolf Frimmel 2006 Smartdesign engages in the manufacturing of custom design resin products for export. It is able to undertake custom one-off or limited production projects. Its services include design, product development, prototyping, sculpturing, pattern and mold making, scenery and decorative interior and exterior products, artist paint works, and automotive finishes customised to the clients needs. The licensed decorations for Disney, Sega and well-known artists produced by the Smartdesign team are displayed in theme parks and game arcades around the world.
Active in the Philippines Sales volume Employees in the Philippines Percentage of Dutch ownership
Central Luzon 0 products in 2006, 42 products in 2007, 600 products in 2008 12 70%
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PRODUCTION sector
COMPANies
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COMPANies
PRODUCTION sector
Philips Electronics and Lighting Inc.
hilips presence in the Philippines dates back to 1920 when it started marketing lighting products and
shortwave radio sets. Encouraged by a growing Philippine economy, in 1956 Philips opened its electronic and lighting company in Binondo, then Manilas prime business centre. Philips Electrical Lamps Inc. was registered in 1956, marking the official launch of the company in the Philippines. Operations for the local manufacturing of incandescent lamps and glass bulbs began in 1959 in a plant located in Las Pias. Exploring the tremendous potential in the local market and the Filipino lifestyle, Philips started to offer audio and video systems, domestic and personal care products, medical systems, and data hardware products, apart from marketing and distributing lighting products. As a result of its exploding growth, it also ventured into manufacturing semiconductors servicing various technology-based companies all over the world. Tremendous demand for Philips semiconductors caused its operations to move to larger factories in Laguna in the early nineties. These plants housed state-of-the-art facilities for the assembly and testing of more than 5,000 different products. While global Philips geared to strengthen its healthcare business, it acquired Respironics, a leading US-based global provider of innovative respiratory and sleep therapy solutions for hospital and home use in 2007. This acquisition added 400 more employees and a factory (manufacturing patient interface devices for the global sleep and respiratory market in Canlubang, Laguna) to the operations of Philips in the Philippines. Philips in the Philippines is the number one lighting company in the country with around 30% market share. It is among the top three brands in Consumer Lifestyle and holds the number one position in DVD, CD-RCR and Home Theater Systems. In Healthcare, Philips ranks among the top three players in the industry.
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About Philips
Company address
Corporate Social Responsibility of Philips in the Philippines focuses on three advocacies: energy management, healthcare and poverty alleviation. In energy management, Philips engages with NGOs and corporate partners in spreading the good news in energy conservation via a simple switch from incandescent to CFLs. This campaign educates consumers and the general public about how much savings is made for every lamp switched and how this can be spent for other basic needs. Philips advocacy in healthcare involves partnership with the government in facilitating upgrades in hospital equipment all over the country. This allows Filipinos to have cost efficient options in healthcare, because expert care, expertise and state of the art equipment are made available in hospitals located in several provinces. Philips also partners with Gawad Kalinga in helping nation building. It has its own village, the GKPhilips Village which is home to 109 families displaced by the extension of the South Luzon Expressway. The village, which is located in Calamba Laguna, has a multi-purpose hall, a playground and gardens. 48th Floor PBCom Tower, 6795 Ayala Avenue corner VA Rufino St., 1226 Makati City, Metro Manila The Philippines
Telephone number Fax number E-mail address Website Chief executive Contact person
+63 (0)2 816 2617 +63 (0)2 816 6349 Makati.PH_Receptionist@philips.com www.lighting.philips.com.ph Rico Gonzales, Chief Executive Officer Healthcare - Cromwell Tarca crowmwell.tarca@philips.com Lighting Jaycee Colayco jaycee.colayco@philips.com Consumer Lifestyle Vic Caindec vic.caindec@philips.com
Established in the Philippines Employees in the Philippines Parent company Percentage of Dutch ownership Offices in Asia and the Pacific
1956 80 in Makati Office 400 in Respironics Plant in Laguna Royal Philips 100 % Singapore (ASEAN Cluster Office)
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PRODUCTION sector
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COMPANies
Tradinco Instruments
Industrieweg 74, 26501 BD Berkel en Rodenrijs, the Netherlands +31 (0)10 5112911 +31 (0)10 5115114 info@tradinco.com www.tradinco.com Ir. J.C. Geluk, CEO Richard Derksen, Sales Manager 1993 Tradinco Instruments distinguishes itselve from a wide range of instrument suppliers by investing significantly in the development and manufacturing of its instruments. Its scope of supply is focused on test, measurement and calibration instrument for pressure, electrical and temperature signals. From handheld indicators to full automatic instruments, modular calibration testbenches and software. Costum-engineered, these systems include worktables and calibration equipment. With Tradincos calibration system AutoCal, manual, semi- and full-automatic calibrations can be performed. Beside this, Tradinco Instruments offers the ease of one-stop shopping, representing all well reputed manufacturers on the market.
Active in the Philippines Represented in the Philippines by Offices in Asia and the Pacific
Nationwide Under evaluation Wide coverage by local representatives in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Taiwan, China, India, Australia etc.
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Shell companies in the Philippines
he Shell companies in the Philippines (SciP) represent various companies operating in oil and gas exploration,
extraction, refining and delivery to consumers. Commencing its operations in 1914, SciP has grown to be one of the Philippines largest investors, employing over 3,000 employees nationwide. SciP is part of Shell, a global group of energy and petrochemicals companies operating in more than 100 countries and territories, with approximately 102,000 employees. Shell helps to meet the worlds growing demand for energy, aiming to do so in economically, environmentally and socially responsible ways. Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corporation (PSPC) is involved in the manufacture, marketing, sales, supply and distribution of oil products, serving customers in almost every field of transport, commerce and industry with its wide range of high quality fuels, lubricants, liquefied petroleum gas, aviation fuel, bitumen and other specialty products. Pilipinas Shell commenced operations of its first crude distiller in Tabangao, Batangas in 1962 (since 1994 an oil refinery). Shell also opened a refrigerated LPG terminal in 1983, the first of its kind in Asia operated by Shell Gas Easter, Inc. with trading handled in the region by Shell Gas Trading Asia Pacific. In the business of oil and gas exploration and production, Shell Philippines Exploration B.V. (SPEX) together with its joint venture partners, operates the Malampaya Deepwater Gas-to-Power project. Malampaya represents the largest and most significant industrial investment in the history of the Philippines. It heralded the birth of the countrys natural gas industry, enabling the supply of clean, environment-friendly fuel and providing 2,700 megawatts of power to Luzon for a period of 20 years. This represents roughly 30% of Luzons power generation requirements, providing the country a considerably long-term revenue stream to the government, in addition to considerable foreign exchange savings.
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PRODUCTION sector
COMPANies
Shell Shared Service Centre - Manila [SSSC-Manila]

In 2004, Shell set up a new activity in the Philippines with the establishment of the Shell Shared Services Centre (SSSC)-Manila, which provides accounting, human resources and other business-related processing services to Shell companies in various parts of the world. SSSC-Manila now employs close to 2,000 staff. To further strengthen and support SciPs corporate social responsibility thrusts, Pilipinas Shell Foundation, Inc. (PSFI) was established in 1982 to serve as the social investment arm of Shell in the Philippines. PSFI began its direct participating in social development through industrial and agricultural skills training, livelihood and entrepreneurship training, promotion of science and technology education, and other community development programmes around Shell work sites
RCBC Plaza, Sen. Gil Puyat cor. Ayala Ave., Makati City, the Philippines +63 (0)2 490 4000 +63 (0)2 490 4055 SCIP-intouch@shell.com www.shell.com.ph Vince Ocampo, Common Infrastructure Management General Manager Vince Ocampo 2004 SSSC-Manila provides accounting, human resources and other businessrelated processing services to Shell companies in various parts of the world.
Number of employees Parent Company
1768 FTEs Shell Shared Services (Asia) B.V. Carel van Bylandtlaan 30 The Hague 27155369 Tel: +31 (0)70 377 2458 Fax: +31 (0)70 377 6790 E: hugo.bijl@shell.com
100 %
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About Shell Philippines Exploration B.V. (SPEX)

19/F Asian Star Cond. Bldg., Asean Drive, Filinvest Corporate City, PO Box 171 Ayala Alabang, Muntinlupa City, the Philippines +63 (0)2 876 4000 +63 (0)2 850 4334 sebastian.quiniones@shell.com www.shell.com.ph www.malampaya.com Mr. Sebastian Quiniones, Managing Director and Asset Manager Mr. Roberto Kanapi, Communications Manager 1990 SPEX is managing Shells exploration and production activities in the Philippines and is at the forefront of the countrys exploration activities with firm commitments to search for indigenous sources of energy.
Sales volume Annual turnover Market share Employees in the Philippines Parent Company
Around 350 mmscf/day In excess of USD 1,5 billion Close to 100% of Natural gas sales 160 Shell Philippines Exploration B.V. Carel van Bylandtlaan 30, Commercial Register The Hague 27155369 Tel: +31 (0)70 377 2458 Fax: +31 (0)70 377 6790 E: hugo.bijl@shell.com
100%
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COMPANies
About Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corporation (PSPC)

156 Valero Street, Salcedo Village Makati City 1227, Metro Manila, the Philippines +63 (0)2 8166501 +63 (0)2 8183583 mylene.santos@shell.com www.shell.com.ph Edgar O. Chua, Chairman and President Mylene M. Santos 1959 PSPC blends, transports, and sells a wide range of high quality fuels, lubricants, liquefied petroleum gas, aviation fuel, bitumen, and other specialty oil-based products. It runs a network of over 900 retail stations and 24 depots nationwide.
Sales volume Annual turnover Market share Employees in the Philippines Parent company Percentage of Dutch ownership Offices in Asia and the Pacific
over 5600 million liters in 2008 PHP 193 billion 33% 900 Royal Dutch Shell Petroleum Corporation PO Box 162, 2501 AN Den Haag 67% Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Pakistan, Vietnam, Thailand, Brunei, Hong Kong, Sri Lanka, Australia and New Zealand
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COMPANies
PRODUCTION sector
Weir Minerals Netherlands B.V.

Egtenrayseweg 9, 5928 PH Venlo, the Netherlands +31 (0)77 389 5200 +31 (0)77 382 4844 weir@weirminerals.com www.weirminerals.com C. Zaalberg, Managing director Mr. Jess Gutierrez (Philippines) Mr. B. van den Broek, Regional Manager Asia & Australia (Netherlands) Weir Minerals Netherlands B.V. designs, manufactures, markets, and services high quality centrifugal pumps and pumps for the transportation of a wide variety of slurries and sludge, ranging from dirty water to slurries with solids concentration up to 90%. In the Philippines Weir Minerals is mainly involved in the sales and service of piston diaphragm (GEHO) pumps for the mineral industry.
PowerGears Machinery and Supply Enterprise The CK Center, 3/F Mile Long Bldg, Amorsolo Cor. Herrera Sts. Legaspi Village, Makati City, the Philippines T: +63 (0)2 843 7443 / 2711 F: +63 (0)2 810 5787 E: pgrsmach@mozcom.com
China, Australia
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COMPANies
PRODUCTION sector
Unilever Philippines Inc.
nilever Philippines started in 1927 as an oil-milling company and for a long time was known as the
Philippine Refining Company (PRC). After years of successful coconut oil refining in the 1930s the PRC diversified into the manufacture of other products such as detergents. During World War II the facilities were destructed but rebuilt on the same 10-hectare plant where Unilever is still located. In 1994 the PRC launched a new corporate name and identity: Unilever Philippines Inc. Today Unilever is a leading manufacturer of home and personal care products, foods, and ice cream. With annual sales of over PHP 30 billion, its roster includes many popular brands. Unilevers mission is to add vitality to life. It meets everyday needs for nutrition, hygiene, and personal care with brands that help people feel good, look good, and get more out of life. Recognised annually among the top 20 tax payers in the country, Unilever employs over 1,000 people in the Philippines directly, but as a result of its business presence also provides jobs for 10,000 people indirectly (i.e. distributors and suppliers). It is known to be one of the few companies in the industry that has succeeded in keeping the majority of its manufacturing base in the Philippines. Unilever Philippines is also a leading company in the area of Human Resources Management and Development. The company has excellent relations with its employees. Unilever is also known in the industry as a sound training ground for young Filipino graduates. Some of its managers have progressed to senior levels in government and public life. Unilever seeks to manage and grow its business successfully and sustainably by being committed to Corporate Social Responsibility. As a responsible business, the company aims to live out its vitality
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About Unilever
Company address
mission in the areas of Environment, Childrens Nutrition, Community Building and Youth Empowerment. These efforts find an overarching mandate from the United Nations Millennium Development Goals (MDG) call for the business sector to align CSR initiatives and contribute to the achievement of the countrys MDG targets. Unilever for example set up supplemental feeding and livelihood programmes in several communities. Under the Unilever Volunteer Programme called InLUV (Integrated League of Unilever Volunteers), employees interact with the children in this programme through arts activities and deliver nutrition lectures for mothers. Because garbage is one of the biggest environmental issues facing Metro Manila, Unilever wants to make sure that its operations have the minimal possible effects on the environment. To demonstrate its commitment to the rehabilitation of the Pasig River, the company constructed the first domestic waste water plant in the industry to take care of the domestic liquid waste generated by the company. Unilever has already ensured that the factory does not pollute the air or the water and over recent years solid waste was reduced by 90%. 1351 U.N. Avenue, Manila 1007, the Philippines +63 (0)2 588 7400 +63 (0)2 588 7711 Fernando.fernandez@unilever.com www.unilever.com.ph Mr. Fernando Fernandez, Chairman and CEO Ms. Jika Mendoza-Dalupan 1927 PHP 30 billion 1200 Country wide Unilever N.V. Corporate Centre, Weena 457 3013 AL Rotterdam Tel: +31 (0)10 217 4000 Fax: +31 (0)10 217 4798
Telephone number Fax number E-mail address Website Chief executive Contact person Established in the Philippines Annual turnover Employees in the Philippines Active in the Philippines Parent company
50% Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam
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East West Seed
imon Groot - founder of East West Seed (EWS)- started his business in the Philippines in 1982 with the goal of
blending European style seedsmanship with Asian tropical vegetables. Seeds until then were imported from abroad, using varieties that were not adapted to the regions environment and customers. By introducing intensive breeding programs to developing vegetable seed markets the lives of farmers could be improved while building a successful business. After introducing the first hybrid vegetable seeds in Asia, EWS soon became market leader by selling premium quality hybrid and open pollinated seeds for all major tropical vegetable crops. The companys strategy is based on breeding appropriate varieties by living and working in the markets it serves. From its early work in the Philippines, EWS has expanded to include breeding programs in Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, India and China. The success of EWS has come from a combination of factors. The company heavily invests in research and development to always stay ahead of the competition. It has one of the best tropical Asian vegetable germplasm collections in the world, which helps its creative group of international breeders to develop superior varieties. But EWS also has a unique approach to market development and assisting farmers through the Technology Transfer Projects and training for year-round vegetable production. As one of the projects sustainability mechanisms, organised marketing is being introduced to small-scale and medium-scale vegetable-producing farmers. EWS is very active in the field of corporate social responsibility. The company gives out scholarships to students from families with a farming background to enable them to enjoy education and study
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About East West Seed

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agriculture or other subjects. EWS employees also travel to the least developed markets where they work together with local organisations to improve the live of farmers and their families by giving them technical training and building capacity. The company furthermore tries to link farmers to markets and financial institutions in order to enlarge their revenues. Moreover, it has just started a new project to promote the eating of vegetables among young children. East-West Seed has grown from a single vision to an impressive network including five breeding stations, hundreds of seed dealers, thousands of contract farmers, and millions of commercial growers. This network is the key to its continuing success and future growth. Km. 54 Cagayan Valley Rd., Sampaloc, San Rafael, Bulacan, the Philippines
Telephone number Fax number E-mail address Website Chief executive Contact person Established in the Philippines Sales volume Annual turnover Market share Employees in the Philippines Parent company Percentage of Dutch ownership Offices in Asia and the Pacific
+63 (0)2 299 8232/33 +63 (0)44 766 4952/57 +63 (0)2 711 1369 +63 (0)44 766 1005 info.ph@eastwestseed.com www.eastwestseed.com Mr. Joost Pekelharing, President Ms. Mary Ann P. Sayoc, General Manager 1982 350 tons PhP 658 million 65 90 % (depending on crop) 260 regular employees 416 contractual workers East West Seed International B.V. 99.80 % Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, India and China
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World famous Dutch tulips
agriculture sector
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ACGS Inc.
Company address Telephone number Fax number E-mail address Website Chief executive Contact person Established in the Philippines Core business in the Philippines Active in the Philippines Employees in the Philippines Percentage of Dutch ownership Offices in Asia and the Pacific
5/F, Amber Place 19 Bayani Road, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City, the Philippines +63 (0)2 856 6453 to 55 +63 (0)2 856 6456 acgs@pldtdsl.net www.acgs.com.ph Ms. Rizza Nicha, CEO Mr. Michiel Leegemaate, Business Consultant 2004 All Creatures Great & Small (ACGS) Inc. is a retail supply company specialised in products for horses, dogs, cats, and poultry to the end user. Nationwide 8 40% Thailand

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Agrico
Duit 15, 8305 BB Emmeloord, the Netherlands +31 (0)52 763 9911 +31 (0)52 763 9880 iwema@agrico.nl www.agrico.nl Mrs. Ir. I Mastenbroek, General Director Mr. H. Iwema Bsc, Agr. Export Manager 1990 Agrico is a Dutch farmers cooperative of 1,100 specialist potato growers. It is committed to breeding and growing a quality product geared to the customers specific preferences and demands, anywhere in the world. Agrico has an extensive international network of subsidiaries and agents in almost all seed importing countries. In the Philippines Agrico supplies seed potatoes and cultivation consultancy. It also supplies chip-stock for direct processing (URC).
Baguio, Mindanao L.A. Agro Techniek Enterprises 32 Alchan St. Barangka Itaas, Mandaluyong, the Philippines T: +63 (0)2 533 7916 F: +63 (0)2 531 9204 Mr. Luis A Adriano Jr. E: la_agro@pacific.net.ph
99.9% Representatives in Vietnam, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Japan, Bangladesh, New Zealand and Australia
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Avebe (Far East) Pte Ltd

371 Beach Road, Keypoint #03-03/04, Singapore 199597 +65 (0)63 919 045 +65 (0)63 965 363 info@avebe.com www.avebe.com Lucas Markvoort, Director Serene Lau, Commercial Executive Avebe in the Philippines is involved in the sales and marketing of potato starch and derivatives to food, paper, adhesive, textiles and specialty industries. Avebe, founded in 1919 - was at first a marketing and sales organisation for several independent Dutch potato starch cooperatives. Nowadays, Avebe operates wholly owned starch processing facilities - mainly in Europe - and is selling high quality starch and starch specialities worldwide. Avebe (Far East) Pte Ltd was established in Singapore in 1985 as a regional headquarter with offices across the Asia Pacific Region.
Sales volume Annual turnover Market Share Employees in the Philippines Represented in the Philippines by
5000 MT USD 5,000,000.00 55% 86 Edward Keller (Philippines) Inc. National Starch Esta Trading Co.
100% Singapore, Tokyo, Seoul, Taipei and Shanghai
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Duyvis Wiener B.V.

Company address Telephone number Fax number E-mail address Website Chief executive
Schipperslaan 15, 1541 KD Koog a/d Zaan, the Netherlands +31 (0)75 6126 126 +31 (0)75 6158 377 sales@duyviswiener.nl www.duyviswiener.nl Duyvis is specialised in engineering, producing and installing processing machines for the cocoa and chocolate industry. With its engineering and mechanical team Duyvis holds an impressive record in providing innovative solutions to the industry in general and the cocoa and chocolate industry in particular.Wiener and Duyvis engineers, start-up technicians, and process development experts joined forces and are working side by side to guarantee process and product innovations. The integrated laboratory in Koog aan de Zaan is available for testing food products in general and cocoa, chocolate, cream and compound in particular.
Trans World Trading Co. Inc. 4/F Don Pablo Bldg. 114 Amorsolo street Legaspi Village, Makati City, the Philippines T: +63 (0)2 892 1326 to 35 F: +32 (0)2 819 2522 / 2555 E: gbrosales@twtci.com
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GEA Grasso Inc.

4A Panorama Compound, Veterans Center, Taguig City 1630, the Philippines + 63 (0)2 837 3211 + 63 (0)2 837 3120 grasso.philippines@geagroup.com www.gea-refrigeration.com Rob den Hartog, Managing Director Jojo Aquino, General Manager 1995 GEA Grasso Philippines provides engineering and contracting services for industrial refrigeration systems, using Grasso Screw and Reciprocating compressors, suitable for; Food & Fish processing plants, Cold Storage, Slaughterhouses, Dairies, Breweries and Beverage, IQF & Blast Freezers, Block/ Tube/Flake Ice plants. After sales service engineers and local stock of spare parts are available.
Active in the Philippines Market share Employees in the Philippines Parent company Offices in Asia and the Pacific
Nationwide with branch offices in Cebu and General Santos 40% 27 Royal GEA Grasso Holding N.V. Parallelweg 27, P.O. Box 275, 5201 AG s-Hertogenbosch, the Netherlands GEA Grasso (Thailand) Ltd. Bangkok GEA PT Grasso Indonesia Jakarta GEA Grasso ( Vietnam) Ltd.- HCMC GEA Grasso Australia Pty.Ltd., Melbourne GEA Grasso Refrigeration Systems (Shanghai)

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Global Fruit B.V.

Easterein 25, 9263 PA Garyp, the Netherlands +31 (0)511 521 450 +31 (0)511 521 695 kootstra@global-fruit.nl www.global-fruit.nl Bareld Kootstra 2002 Global Fruit is a sales and marketing organisation for the food industry. Its main product groups are fruit-juice concentrates, fruit juices, fruit purees, concentrated fruit purees, natural aromas, and other fruit ingredients. Global Fruit is specialised in organic and fair trade fruit products.
Active in the Philippines Annual turnover Employees in the Philippines Percentage of Dutch ownership
Mindanao EU 2,500,000.00 4 100%
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Haas-Mondomix B.V.
Damsluisweg 41, 1332 EA Almere, the Netherlands +31 (0) 36 5210 999 +31 (0) 36 5210 900 Esondaar@mondomix.nl www.mondomix.nl Peter Meyer, Sales Director Erik Sondaar, Area Sales Manager 25 years Haas-Mondomix B.V. is a supplier of continuous aeration related process equipment and turn key solutions for the bakery, confectionery and dairy industries. The headquarters are based in the Netherlands from where 95% of its machinery is exported around the world. Haas-Mondomix B.V. is a general trading company mostly involved in food equipment, ingredients, and raw materials.
Active in the Philippines Market share Employees in the Philippines Represented in the Philippines by
Nationwide 90 % 1 Service Engineer Uniworld Food and Allied Services, Co. #14 Magsaysay Street, South Admiral Village, Bgy. Merville, Paranaque City, Philippines 1709 T: +63 (0)2 822 0963 F: +63 (0)2 821 7444 Mr. Francisco I. Galman, Jr. E: fgalman@tri-isys.com M: +63 (0)917 531 4153
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Heemhorst International B.V.

Rollecate 57, 7711 GG Nieuwleusen, the Netherlands +31 (0)529 488 080 +31 (0)529 401 188 sales@heemhorst.nl www.heemhorst.nl Ir. Paul den Ouden Ing. Rik Woestenenk Heemhorst has been involved in the animal feed milling industry for over 200 years. Products of Heemhorst International in the Philippines include animal feedmills: mills and installations for the production of feeds for poultry, pork, ruminants, fish and pets: grain storage and handling equipment, breweries malt handling equipment, dust filters, environmental equipment, recycling equipment a.o. for production of wood pellets and rubber granulates from truck and car tyres, potting soil storage, and dosing installations.
Active in the Philippines Annual turnover Represented in the Philippines by
Nationwide Strongly depending on projects Normandy Enterprises Mr. Jos Sy 128 M.H. del Pilar Street 1403 Grace Park East, Kalookan City, the Philippines
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Holland Tulips (Euroblooms Corp.)

P2 Aurora Bldg., Alabang-Zapote Road, Alabang, Muntinlupa City, the Philippines +63 (0)2 807 7854 +63 (0)2 809 2435 +63 (0)2 772 2366 hollandtulips@philonline.com www.hollandtulips.com.ph Sherin S. Consolacion, President Arch. Alvin E. Justiniani, General Manager 1996 Holland Tulips distributes (wholesale and retail) fresh, imported cut flowers in the Philippines. It has more than 18 shops located in the prime shopping areas of Metro Manila and Cebu. Holland Tulips offers arrangements for occasions such as weddings, birthdays, funerals, inaugurations, debuts, anniversaries and other special occasions.
Active in the Philippines Sales volume Employees in the Philippines
National Capital Region, Metro Cebu PHP 48,000,000.00 40
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Hypor B.V.
32-C Sterling Street, Jem. 9 Subdivision Banlat, T. Sora, Quezon City 1100, the Philippines +63 (0)2 454 0705 +63 (0)2 453 9196 hypor.manila@hendrix-genetics.com www.hendrix-genetics.com Evaristo U. Macalino Jr. D.V.M. Area Manager Asia (Manila Office) 1980 Hypor is a supplier of swine (pig genetics, swine breeders and boar semen) to the hog industry. Hypor offers swine breeder technology to hog farmers allowing them to continuously produce fatteners efficiently. Hypors close herd program Bio-Hypor is a technology being offered to bigger farmers wherein upon an initial acceptance of Hypor Pureline Breeding stocks will continuously and efficiently produce breeders and fatteners. Hypor is the second biggest swine genetic company operating internationally.
Active in the Philippines Market Share Number of employees Parent company
Luzon, the Visayas and Mindanao 8-10% 3 Hendrix Genetics PO Box 30, Veerstraat 38, 5831 AA Boxmeer, the Netherlands T: +31 (0)48 558 9933 F: +31 (0)48 558 9676 E: info@hypor.nl
90% China

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Royal Campina Friesland Foods

Company address Telephone number Fax number Website Contact person Established in the Philippines Core business in the Philippines Represented in the Philippines by
Blankenstein 142, 7943 PE Meppel, the Netherlands + 31 (0) 522 276 276 + 31 (0) 522 276 477 www.en.frieslandcampina.com Mr. Willy T. Lambengco 1994 Royal FrieslandCampina reaches millions of people in more than one hundred countries around the world, with their milk products, cheese, butter and ingredients. Wilmington Imex Inc. 14 C. Benitez Street, Cubao, Quezon City, the Philippines T: +63 (0)2 723 8398 F: +63 (0)2 722 4991 E: wilmingtoninc@skyinet.net

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Schippers Philippines Inc.

Company address Telephone numbers Fax number E-mail address Website Chief executive Contact person Established in the Philippines Core business in the Philippines
2/F Esquire Center, 412 Gomezville St., Addition Hills, Mandaluyong City, 1552 Metro Manila, the Philippines +63 (0)2 722 4811 to 21 +63 (0)2 722 4811 schippers@infarmco.com www.schippers.nl Mark Schippers, Schippers Europe B.V. Jimmy N. Chua, Schippers Philippines Inc. Natalie Teng, General Manager 2001 Schippers Philippines provides a wide range of supplies for the Filipino farmer, particularly swine raisers. It is one of the largest service suppliers for swine artificial insemination equipment. Schippers Philippines promotes the industry-wide use of artificial insemination to improve swine genetics and productivity in the Philippine hog industry. Nationwide
Active in the Philippines Employees in the Philippines CSR activities Parent Company
10 Tied up with Infarmco Foundation Schippers provides technical know-how on artificial insemination to improve productivity, especially for backyard hog farmers. Schippers B.V. Rond Deel 12, 5531 AH Bladel, the Netherlands T: + 31 (0)497 382 017 F: + 31 (0)497 382 096 E: contact@schippers.nl
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Schuurmans & Van Ginneken Inc.

Company address Telephone number Fax number E-mail address Website Chief executive Contact person Established in the Philippines Core business in the Philippines Active in the Philippines Sales volume Annual turnover Market share Employees in the Philippines CSR activities Parent company Percentage of Dutch ownership Offices in Asia and the Pacific
37C Rufino Pacific Tower, 6784 Ayala Ave., Makati City, the Philippines B6 WSC Bldg. Locsin cor San Sebastian Sts. Bacolod City, Negros Occidental, the Philippines +63 (0)2 811 1000 +63 (0)2 811 0670 Cora.bundoc@svghp.com www.edfman.com Tark Bartlema, Country Manager Ms. Ma. Corazon D. Bundoc, Accounting and Administrative Manager 1997 Schuurmans & Van Ginneken Inc. trades in, stores and distributes molasses both for domestic and export markets, to be used in the alcohol production and animal feeds. Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao 150,000 mt 200,000 mt depending on market condition > PHP 1,000,000,000.00 25% - 30% depending on market condition 14 SVG is a constant contributor of Gawad Kalinga and supports calamity stricken areas. E D & F NETHERLANDS, B.V. 100% Bangkok, Indonesia, Korea, and Singapore
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Topigs Philippines Inc.

Company address Telephone number Fax number E-mail address Website Chief executive Core business in the Philippines
Suite 2305 Antel Global Corporate Center, Julia Vargas Avenue, Ortigas Center, 1605 Pasig City, Metro Manila, the Philippines +63 (0)2 916 8816 +63 (0)2 687 2950 international@topigs.com info@topigsphil.com www.topigs.com Mr. Alexander Reyes, Managing Director Topigs supplies the genetic basis for successful pig farming in the form of semen, boars and sows. The scale on which Topigs operates makes it possible to deliver customised solutions. Users of Topigs genetics can select the genetic material that best suits their farms and sales market. Topigs does not only supply genetics, but also genetics-related services and assistance. The service and assistance in the fields of breeding, reproduction, fertility, and other matters directly related to genetics make it possible to achieve a maximum result with the Topigs pig, which is the highest possible quality, a maximum yield, and a low cost price.
Parent Company
Topigs International BV PO box 86, 5268 ZH Helvoirt the Netherlands T: +31 (0)411 648 870 F: +31 (0)411 648 803
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Valk-Omni Philippines Co Ltd

Company address Telephone number Fax number E-mail address Chief executive Contact person Established in the Philippines Core business in the Philippines Active in the Philippines Employees in the Philippines Percentage of Dutch ownership Offices in Asia and the Pacific
5/F, Amber Place 19 Bayani Road, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City, the Philippines +63 (0)2 856 6453 to 55 +63 (0)2 856 6456 mike@acgs.com.ph acgs@pldtdsl.net Mr. Michiel Legemaate, Managing Partner Mr. Michiel Legemaate 2007 Valk-Omni Philippines Co Ltd is a wholesale company active in the supply of animal products for horses, dogs, cats, and poultry towards retailers. Nationwide 9 50% Thailand
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Van Aarsen Pacific Inc.

Company address Telephone number Fax numbers E-mail address Website Chief executive Contact person Established in the Philippines Core business in the Philippines Active in the Philippines Annual turnover Market share Employees in the Philippines Parent Company
5B Valero Tower, 122 Valero St., Salcedo Village, Makati City 1227, the Philippines +63 (0)2 640 2844 +63 (0)2 840 1737 +63 (0)2 640 2844 +63 (0)2 893 9677 pacific@vanaarsen.com.ph http://aarsen.com Rene E. Cristobal, President Victor S. Mantos, Vice President 1987 Van Aarsen Pacific is mainly engaged in the feed milling technology. It is a turn key supplier of feed mill plants and has the financial and technical capability to undertake 100% turn key contracts. Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. EU 1,000,000.00 16% 4 Van Aarsen International B.V. Heelderweg 11 6097 EW Panheel the Netherlands
40%
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Van Luin Foods Philippines

5 Sitio Ulahan, Barangay Santiago, Baras, Rizal, the Philippines +63 (0)2 710 7028 h.smidstra@vanluinfoods.com www.vanluinfoods.com H. Smidstra, Regional Manager Philippines H. Smidstra 2006 Van Luin Food Group is a worldwide processor, packer and distributor of poultry, pork, beef, and other food products with more than 16 years experience in the meat business. The office in the Philippines is selling food products to industry and retail market. Mainly (South) American beef, European, American and Canadian pork and American chicken are imported to the Philippines.
Active in the Philippines Annual turnover Market share Employees in the Philippines Parent Company
Nationwide USD 500,000.00 One of the top three players in this market. 3 Van Luin Food Group P.O. Box 598, 3770 AN Barneveld, the Netherlands P: +31 (0)342 423 020 F: +31 (0)342 423 424 E: info@vanluinfoods.com
100% Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, China, Taiwan, and Australia.
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Van Ruyten Meattrading B.V.

Company address Telephone number Fax number E-mail address Website Chief executive Contact person Established in the Philippines Core business in the Philippines Active in the Philippines Represented in the Philippines by
Gardenierslaan 3, 7314 CS Apeldoorn, the Netherlands +31 (0)55 357 4302 +31 (0)55 355 7473 Sales@vrmtrading.com www.vrmtrading.com Drs. C. Wendt A.F. Tiggeloven, Commercial Director 1986 Van Ruyten Meattrading B.V. imports meat products into the Philippines Nationwide Mayon Consolidated Co. 91-95 Panay Avenue, Quezon City, the Philippines T: +63 (0)2 372 3944 to 48 F: +63 (0)2 372 3253 E: info@mayon.com.ph
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Vostermans Companies (EMI)

PO Box 3025, 5902 RA Venlo, the Netherlands +31 (0)77 389 3232 +31 (0)77 382 0803 ventilation@vostermans.com www.vostermans.com Henk Vostermans Brian G. Calubad 1982 Vostermans Ventilation develops, manufactures and distributes axial fans for the agricultural and industrial market worldwide. With Specialist in Air as its core business, Vostermans Ventilation manufactures the well-known brands Multifan and EMI fans, Mf-Flex motors and motor accessories and the modular control system Mf-Net.
Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao Zenith International Phils. Inc. 747 San Bernardo St., Sta. Cruz, Manila T: +63 (0)2 733 4526 F: +63 (0)2 734 2901 W: www.zenithelectrical.com
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Agriterra
Organisation address Postbus 158 6800 AD Arnhem The Netherlands Telephone number +31 (0)26 44 55 445 Fax number +31 (0)26 44 55 978 E-mail address agriterra@agriterra.org Website www.agriterra.org Contact person Roldan Muradian muradian@agriterra.org Number of employees and volunteers 45 Budget for the Philippines EU 300,000.00
Agriterra, founded in 1997, is an agri-agency. This means that it is an organisation for international cooperation that was founded by civil society organisations in rural areas and the agricultural private sector in the Netherlands. Key focus in the work that Agriterra carries out is the cooperation from farmer to farmer. Every organisation has accumulated experiences that can be useful to others. Agriterra mobilises the knowledge that Dutch agricultural organisations have for the benefit of organisations in developing countries. It acts as a mediator in the creation of various forms of cooperation among organisations in developing countries and their colleagues in the Netherlands. All in all, Agriterra works together with approximately 80 rural peoples organisations in Latin America, Africa, Asia, and Central and Eastern Europe, as well as with approximately 30 organisations in the Netherlands. Projects range from rural-tourism, the improvement of potato production, and the establishment of farmers credit banks to the penetration of new products in the market or of existing products in new markets. Initial contacts with Philippine organisations were made in 1999 and projects in the Philippines started in 2001. Focus Points in this country are institutional strengthening and agricultural cooperatives. Around 30 projects of 9 Philippine partner organisations are supported by Agriterra.
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Business in Development (BiD) Network Foundation

Organisation address Sarphatistraat 652/656, 1018 AV Amsterdam, The Netherlands Telephone number +31 (0)20 755 5000 Fax number +31 (0)84 830 0022 E-mail address info@bidnetwork.org Website www.bidnetwork.org Philippine partner PBSP PSDC Building, Real corner Magallanes Sts. 1002 Intramuros, Manila, Philippines T: +63 (0)2 527 7741 to 48 F: +63 (0)2 527 5972 / 3743 E: info.philippines@bidnetwork. org
The essence of the BiD Networks activities is to fight poverty by stimulating entrepreneurship and by creating access to finance for the best entrepreneurs. This concept was developed in the Netherlands as a means to promote commitment to the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals (MDG). Spearheaded by the Dutch National Committee for International Cooperation and Sustainable Development (NCDO), the BiD Challenge is pursued actively by engaging Dutch companies and their employees in initiatives for market-oriented sustainable development. The BiD Network is an on-line community where entrepreneurs, investors and markets converge. This community is a vehicle to develop entrepreneurship in developing countries, make high potential business plans visible, and link finance and expertise to business opportunities. To generate business ideas and to impress among individuals that poverty reduction can be achieved through market-oriented means, the BiD Network Foundation mounted the BiD Challenge. This is a worldwide business plan competition which started in 2004. The Philippine BiD Challenge was the very first in the world to host its own local BiD Network with the support and participation of local partners. The challenge was first launched in Manila in 2006 with the Philippine Business for Social Progress (PBSP) as official partner. The Philippines BiD Challenge offers entrepreneurs the opportunity to develop and execute business plans that improve the living conditions of poor Filipinos. Its uniqueness is that it encourages the germination of an idea, identifies excellent concepts and plans, and provides mentors and coaches that can direct the idea towards viability and sustainability.
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Child at Venture
Organisation address Weissenbruchstraat 12h 1058 KM Amsterdam Telephone number +31 (0)20 770 33 54 E-mail address info@childatventure.org Website www.childatventure.org Contact person Liesbeth Gort Project and Managing Director Number of employees and volunteers 3 Budget for the Philippines EU 50,000.00
Child at Venture is a young Dutch NGO - established in December 2005 - that stimulates entrepreneurship among young adults in developing countries. In many countries young adults have a very difficult time trying to build an independent future. For some vulnerable groups this challenge is even more difficult. Child at Venture believes that starting their own business - apart from generating income - will stimulate young adults to be creative, self-confident and responsible. The organisations approach consists of providing both financial support and entrepreneurial training and coaching to young adults (+/- 15-24 years) and social institutions working with young adults. Small businesses connected to social institutions not only generate income, but create a place to learn and work for the resident children as well. Also, an enterprise can reduce the social isolation of the institute. Think for example of a guesthouse connected to an orphanage or a shop to a farming school. Participation of young people in every phase of the project - from formulation up to and including implementation - is an essential aspect of all projects Child at Venture supports. It never owns the companies it helps set up; ownership always remains with the local partners. Child at Venture, together with its local partner organisations, is at the moment implementing 8 entrepreneurial projects for young adults in the Philippines. The organisation is focusing on very poor, young people in the rural areas and young people in extremely difficult situations in Manila and its surrounding. In San Jose, Mindoro, for instance young people set up a coffee shop at the beach. They came up with idea after brainstorming with the mayor and the Centre of Young Heart and Minds (CYMH). The Bay Bees Coffee shop now is a learning, working and social environment for young people where they can generate income. Child at Venture supported the project with financial means and training for the first group of youngsters that worked in the coffee shop. The project was set up in cooperation with the Dutch NIBC bank.
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Cordaid
Organisation address Lutherse Burgwal 10 2512 CB The Hague The Netherlands Telephone number +31 (0)70 31 36 300 Fax number +31 (0)70 31 36 301 E-mail address cordaid@cordaid.nl Website www.cordaid.com
Cordaid combines more than 90 years of experience and expertise in emergency aid and structural poverty eradication. It stands in the long tradition of Mensen in Nood (Caritas Netherlands), Memisa Medicus Mundi, the Dutch Bishops Lenten Campaign (Vastenaktie) and Cebemo. Cordaid is one of the biggest international development organisations with a network of almost 1,000 partner organisations in 36 countries in Africa, Asia, Central and Eastern Europe, and Latin America. These counterpart organisations work on various themes, including healthcare, quality of urban life, access to markets and peace and conflict. Each year around EU 170 million is spent on initiatives in the South. Of that amount, over EU 30 million is available for emergency aid. A small part is spent in the Netherlands on lobby, public support and consciousness-raising. Cordaid has a strong support base in the Dutch community. Since January 2007 the organisation of Cordaid is structured around programmes. In the Philippines Cordaid is active in the following programmes: minorities, care for vulnerable groups, entrepreneurship and access to financial services. It works with many counterparts organisations, having developed mid or long term relationships with them. In total Cordaid supports about 70 organisations. These are mainly NGOs but also Social Action Centers (Church related organisations) and Microfinance Institutions. The total amount available for projects varies from one year to another. The past years the total amount available was about EU 3,0 million. Cordaid Nederland supports private initiatives in the Netherlands. These initiatives support their own small projects in the Philippines and are in general complementary to Cordaids policy. Approximately 70% of these initiatives are church related. Philippine migrants are also active in the Philippines through their foundations in the Netherlands. The focus of projects of migrant organisations with contacts in Mindanao is often on peace and reconciliation processes.
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ICCO
CCO, the interchurch organisation for development cooperation, was founded in 1964 with the mission to
work towards a world in which people live in dignity and prosperity and where poverty and injustice are no longer present. ICCOs work consists of financing activities that stimulate and enable people to organise dignified housing and living conditions in their own way. The organisation is active in 55 countries in Africa and the Middle East, in Latin America and the Caribbean, and in Asia, Oceania and Eastern Europe. On the 1st of January 2007, the ICCO and Kerk in Actie international departments merged into one operation sharing resources, staff, and management. ICCO gives financial support and advice to local organisations and networks across the globe that are committed to providing access to basic social services, bringing about fair economic development and promoting peace and democracy. ICCO respects the individual culture, history, and social role of the organisations concerned. In cooperating, it gives importance to active listening and thinking with these organisations. ICCO provides support to projects that contribute to the success of any of its three main programmes, namely: Basic Social Services, Fair Economic Development, and Democratisation and Peace Building. The specific theme on which emphasis is placed in a given country is dependent on the political and economic situation in that country. In the Philippines ICCOs activities are mostly focused on Fair Economic Development. ICCO works together with 25 partner organisations in Manila, Negros, Samar, and Mindanao on projects that mainly focus on agrarian reform, farm productivity, and
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About ICCO
enterprise development. The four programmes it distinguishes in the Philippines are the Local Market Development Programme, the Financial Services Programme, the Cooperation with Private Sector Programme, and the Democratisation and Peace Building Programme. ICCO in the Philippines also supports several organisations that strive towards the implementation of the agrarian reform bill. For many poor people in the Philippines this law on agrarian reform is the biggest hope for a better existence. However, many challenges and competing interests hinder its effective implementation. On national and regional level ICCOs partners advocate to keep the law on agricultural reform on the political agenda. Communities on the local level are being organised to enforce the execution of this law. Through micro credit programmes ICCO provides financial support to start small-scale economic activities. Additionally ICCO and its partner organisations in the Philippines work together to ensure fair prices are being paid for products on the local, national and international market. Sustainability, professionalism and cooperation are key to the successful implementation of ICCOs programmes in the Philippines.
Organisation address
Joseph Haydenlaan 2a 3533 AE Utrecht The Netherlands
Telephone number Fax number E-mail address Website Contact person Budget for the Philippines
+31 (0)30 692 78 11 +31 (0)30 692 56 14 Dirk.bakker@iccokerkinactie.nl www.icco.nl Dirk Bakker EU 2,000,000.00
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Liliane Foundation
he Liliane Foundation was founded in 1980 when a Dutch couple - Liliane Brekelmans-Gronert and her
husband Ignaas - spontaneously decided to help a 15 year old girl from Indonesia who was left disabled by polio. Nowadays the Liliane Foundation helps tens of thousands of children and adolescents with a disability in 80 developing countries every year. The Liliane Foundation is determined to improve the quality of life of as many disabled children in developing countries as possible. This help is needed very much, as the majority of estimated 34 million children with serious to severe disability cannot be rehabilitated without any help. Poverty is the most important factor in this. The objective of the Liliane Foundation is to give access to medical and social rehabilitation to children and youngsters up to 25 years. Assistance provided is direct, small-scale and tailor-made, supporting the childrens personal growth and furthering the childrens integration in society. The help involves (para)medical treatment, surgery, appliances, (special) education, vocational training and income generating projects. At the same time, the Liliane Foundation wants to further increase awareness among the Dutch public and as a result solicit additional contributions for helping these children. The work of the Liliane Foundation in the Philippines began in 1985 when Sister Agnetia Naval started as a mediator and eventually became National Coordinator in 1994. Assistance to handicapped children is provided in cooperation with reliable, dedicated local organisations. Presently the Liliane Foundation has 113 active partner organisations composed of faith based organisations,
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About the Liliane Foundation

NGOs, institutions, schools, and civic organisations. Such partners implement comprehensive rehabilitation programmes and services for children with disabilities with trained and competent staff. The Liliane Foundation provides partner organisations with the opportunity to strengthen their capacity through Basic Facility Projects. Operational cooperation between the foundation and its partner organisations is sustained through regular, relevant communication channels. The Liliane Foundation and its partners adhere to the promotion and protection of the United Nations Convention of Persons with Disabilities and the Convention of the Rights of Children. The foundation has a good working collaboration with different national and government agencies as well as with international NGOs. Since the Liliane Foundation started its work in the Philippines in 1985 a total of 31,572 children and youngsters with disabilities have been supported. In 2008 a total of 9,482 were provided with rehabilitation assistance through partner organisations of the foundation.
Philippine Office
c/o St. Joseph College Compound 295 E. Rodriguez Sr. Blvd. Quezon City, Metro Manila
Telephone number Fax number E-mail address Head Office
+63 (0)2 726 56 50 +63 (0)2 276 56 50 info@lilianefoundationphil.org Havensingel 26 5211 TX s Hertogenbosch The Netherlands
Website Contact person Philippines
www.lilianefoundationphil.org www.lilianefonds.org Sister Agnetia Naval, SFIC National Coordinator/ Country Representative
Number of employees Number of volunteers and mediators Budget (2008) Administration: Direct Assistance: Basic Facilities:
3 116 PHP 1,756,737.00 EU 840,000.00 EU 91,758.00
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Young Focus
oung Focus is a Dutch organisation set up in 1992 to help children from the poorest families in the Philippines so
they can have a more hopeful future. To be as effective as possible Young Focus works in the neighbourhoods where these children live. This is mainly in squatter areas such as Smokey Mountain II - a garbage dump in Manila - on and around which thousands of people live, earning a meager living as scavengers. The school sponsorship project forms the basis of Young Focuss approach in helping children from poverty-stricken families. These children have no future without education. The school sponsorship project provides the finances to cover the school expenses. Young Focus sponsors children aged six and above through school, supporting them up to the day they find a job. The sponsorship covers a childs total education: from elementary school, through high school, including college or university. From high school age onwards, students are given extra coaching to prepare them socially, mentally, and practically for entering society. The organisation provides a combination of individual school sponsorship plus various supporting projects because children from squatter areas are not only disadvantaged in terms of their educational development, but also struggle with other issues such as low self-esteem. In addition to sponsoring education Young Focus therefore has a Student Center where it provides various supporting activities. This centre is a place where all sponsored high school, college and university students can use computers and a library to do their homework. The centre also offers educational programmes and classrooms for extra tuition in English and mathematics and
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About Young Focus

workshops covering all kinds of subjects relevant for students during their studies: career planning, creativity, school subjects, and other courses. With a team of nine local full-timers and some volunteers Young Focus can give comprehensive and dynamic support to the sponsored students. Due to malnutrition in their early years children from Smokey Mountain are often less developed physically as well. One of Young Focuss other activities therefore is to track down those children who are most severely malnourished. These children are brought into the feeding project run by Young Focus Child Care to help them reach an acceptable weight. During the programme they are also given medical support. The feeding project is very mobile and takes place on the garbage dump where the people live. The objective of Young Focus is to launch the feeding project in different areas of Smokey Mountain II. Once the most severely malnourished young children have been helped in a certain area, the project enters a follow-up phase to quickly recognise and tackle returning malnourishment. This approach is aimed at effectively helping as many young children living in the danger zone as as possible.
Philippine Address
Block 2 Unit 10, Manila Jade Garden, Hon. Lopez Boulevard corner Juan Luna, Tondo, Manila, Philippines
Telephone number E-mail Address Dutch Address Website Contact Person
+63 (0)2 2554932 ronnel@youngfocus.org paul@youngfocus.nl Cosmeastraat 14 1338 XA Almere www.youngfocus.org www.youngfocus.nl Ronnel T. Golimlim, RSW (Executive Director) Paul van Wijgerden (Founder, Senior Consultant)
Number of Employees Number of Volunteers Budget for the Philippines
9 3 PHP 7-10 million
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Dark & Light Blind Care

Organisation address Vendelier 13 3900 PB Veenendaal The Netherlands Telephone number +31 (0)318 586 358 Fax number +31 (0)318 586 359 E-mail address info@darkandlight.org Website www.darkandlight.org Contact person Drs. K. Aikes Partner in the Philippines Resources of the Blind (RBI) www.blind.org.ph Budget Worldwide: EU 2.900.000.00 (2007) Philippines: EU 200,000.00 annually
Dark & Light Blind Care is a non-profit organisation founded in 1982 to help visually impaired and other disabled people (regardless of their race or religion) in Asia and Africa. In many countries visually or otherwise disabled persons have less access to social services and often belong to the most vulnerable groups in society. Dark & Light tries to help them in the most sustainable way: through projects for prevention, treatment, education, vocational training and income generation, run by local partners. The organisations mission is to eliminate avoidable blindness and improve the quality of life of people with disabilities in the poorest and least served communities in developing countries The partner of Dark & Light in the Philippines is Resources of the Blind (RBI). Geographical focus lies on the Visayas and Mindanao. Several programmes and projects in the Philippines are sponsored with money from Dark & Light. The RBI centres in Cebu and Mindanao work together with the Ministry of Education to implement inclusive education for blind or visually impaired children, to give medical treatment to prevent and cure blindness, to rehabilitate blind adults and train them in income generation activities and to train teachers for inclusive education. Another project focuses on kids eye care in Luzon. This project coordinates eye screening in day care centres and elementary schools and refers pupils with eye problems to ophthalmologists and optometrists for operation or glasses. Approximately 320,000 pupils are screened every year.
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Emergency Help Philippines Foundation

Organisation address 5 Sitio Ulahan, Barangay Santiago, Baras Rizal 1970 The Philippines Telephone number +63 (0)7 107 028 +63 (0)917 812 6210 E-mail address smidstra@live.nl Website www.streetchildrenphilippines. eu Contact person Herke Smidstra Number of employees 8 Budget for the Philippines EU 20,000.00
The Emergency Help Philippines Foundation - Stichting Noodhulp Filipijnen - was set up in 1992. The idea came up earlier during the last few years of the Marcos regime when the situation of street children in the Philippines was very bad. In 1993, Felicisimo Aurora - Bahay Kalinga Inc. (FABKI) - was founded and a home called Bahay Aurora was built to create shelter for those who needed it most. The children Bahay Aurora houses are in the range of 3 to 18 years old and used to live on the streets. They are orphans, or are neglected, maltreated or abused. The children are only released when they are independent and can look after themselves. The foundation pays strong attention to education because it believes this might help the children to have a chance in the future and break the vicious circle of poverty. The children who live in Bahay Aurora are treated with love and care. During their stay they are thought to live with norms and values. The childrens home is located in Rizal, about 80 kilometers from Manila. The three buildings can accommodate 45 children. There also is an office with medical space, a playground and a big basketball court. Bahay Aurora has 2 housemothers, a social worker, 3 teachers, a night housefather for security and also a coordinator in charge of daily operations. Other projects of the foundation include a pre-school, feeding missions for children, computer learning programmes, supply of clothing and health prevention programmes. Expenses are covered by approximately 120 donors from the Netherlands.
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FNV Mondiaal
Organisation address Naritaweg 10 1043 BX Amsterdam The Netherlands Telephone number +31 (0)20 5816 487 Fax number +31 (0)20 5816 341 E-mail address fnvmondiaal@vc.fnv.nl Website www.fnv.nl/mondiaal Contact person Wilma Roos wilma.roos@vc.fnv.nl Budget for the Philippines EU 0.00
FNV Mondiaal works together with trade unions in the whole world. These unions unite themselves to appeal for decent work, equality, democracy and the fight against poverty, oppression, and child labour. In the Netherlands and throughout the world FNV dedicates itself to corporate social responsibility and calls multinationals to account on their social policies. FNV Mondiaal gives direct support to democratic trade unions and labour related organisations in Africa, Asia, Latin-America, and Central and Eastern Europe. This support usually takes place in the form of financial contributions to projects. Financial means for this support largely come from the Dutch Minister of Development Cooperation. Other contributors are FNV unions and donors. On a yearly basis FNV Mondiaal supports between 150 and 200 projects worldwide. It gives colleagues from development countries a voice in the Netherlands, for example through the organisation of campaigns and through lobbying in The Hague. In the Philippines, FNV Mondiaal last year closed a project aiming to reduce discrimination against women in the garment industry. The International Textile, Garment and Leather Workers Foundation (ITGLWF) and its affiliates in the Philippines have successfully implemented a gender project in the country. During the project, enabling policies and structures have been set up. Womens committees, which had been inactive, now function effectively both at the national and plant levels. Other projects covering the whole of Southeast Asia and focusing mainly on women, children, and migrants are still running in the Philippines and its neighbouring countries. FNV financial support for activities in the Philippines will be phased out to zero expenditure in the year 2012.
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Heeten Helpgood Center Philippines Inc.

Organisation address Herfkensstraat 11 8111 AL Heeten The Netherlands Telephone number +31 (0)57 238 1313 +31 (0)6 2024 3722 E-mail addresses info@hhcp.nl Schoorlemmer21@kpnplanet.nl Website www.hhcp.nl Contact persons Truus en Jo Schoorlemmer
The Heeten Helpgood Center Philippines (HHCP) is a volunteer organisation that collects, receives, packs, and sends goods to less endowed people in the Philippines. Goods are sent regularly to the Philippines in big containers. HHCP aims to help people in the province because they usually live under the most difficult circumstances. Support is based on 3 pillars; social, educational and medical. In 1990 missionary Ben Schoorlemmer asked the Schoorlemmer couple in the Netherlands to help the people in Baguio, North Luzon after their city was hit by an earthquake. With help from the local church food, clothes, and sowing machines were collected and sent to Baguio in cooperation with Philippine Airlines. After this, Dutch people kept bringing goods and with the years bigger containers were needed to send everything to the Philippines. Now, every year 3 or 4 40 feet containers are shipped. These contain medical supplies and instruments, food, clothes, and sowing machines and textile. Additionally 2 or 3 medical specialists travel to the Philippines to support the different hospitals where goods of the HHCP are delivered. Because of textiles and sowing machines that were collected and sent to the Philippines, women were able to set up their own sowing studios and thereby generate income. With help from Wilde Ganzen (Wild Goose) and the National Committee for International Cooperation and Sustainable Development (NCDO) HCCP was able to build classrooms for handicapped children in Buhi and also an operating and delivery room in a hospital on Camiguin. Many schools have been equipped with old materials from Dutch schools and many medical goods are sent to hospitals in the Philippines.
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Help Filipino Children Foundation

Organisation address Marsstraat 58 6043 VD Roermond The Netherlands Telephone number +31 (0)475 853 302 +31 (0)6 1844 1515 E-mail address info@helpfilipinochildren.com Website www.helpfilipinochildren.com Contact person Diana Halmans-Mondragon Budget for the Philippines EU 30,000.00
The Help Filipino Children Foundation was founded in the Netherlands in 2008 and is a non-profit charitable organisation. Its goal is to help poor and underprivileged children in the Philippines by providing medical assistance, food, education, and other social needs that improve childrens lives. The means of the foundation are collected from annual contributions from its members, donations and sponsorships, and fund raising programmes and charitable activities organised by the foundation. The Help Filipino Children Foundation is composed of Dutch and Filipino board members. Every year one of the board member travels to the Philippines. With the help of the Rural Health Center in their municipality they identify children who need help and propose to the foundation a project that needs support. In 2009, the most important goal of the Help Filipino Children Foundation is to start the construction of a 24-hour Pediatric and Childrens Clinic in the municipality of Miagao, Iloilo. The foundation will support the construction and renovation of the clinic financially and will also provide it with basic and important medical supplies and equipment needed. The clinic will help children in Miagao and neighboring municipalities. Everything spent and done in order to complete a project is submitted to the foundation in the form of reports, receipts, pictures and films. This way, the foundation can control and verify that all means attributed were spent on the project. Because it personally facilitates events, the foundation can be certain that 100% of resources go directly to the children and goals are achieved.
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Horizon Holland Foundation

Organisation address Laan v. Meerdervoort 245 2563 AC Den Haag The Netherlands Telephone number +31 (0)70 345 2300 E-mail address horizon.holland@planet.nl Website www.horizonholland.org Contact person Nelleke Nugteren Partner in the Philippines Pag-Amoma Foundation T: +63 (0)82 305 2761 E: pag.amoma@gmail.com W: http://www.pag-amoma. co.cc
The Dutch Horizon Holland Foundation together with the Filipino Pag-Amoma Foundation built a childrens house in Calinan, Mindanao. The children living in the Childrens House are orphans or children who have lost one parent and were left by the other. The purpose is to take care of these children and to let them grow up as they would have in a normal, healthy family. The house has 5 aims in terms of care: love, faith, trust, safety and structure. The children are safe in the house, they learn about structure, live with faith and they learn to relax, play, be creative, and stand up for themselves. The children additionally learn how to grow vegetables, keep chickens and participate in household activities. They go to school and receive professional education. To teach them responsibility and to open doors to independence, the children are being involved in all possible decisions that are made within the house. They are also being stimulated to take part in social activities outside the house. The goal is to have all children ready to take care of themselves and to guide them to independent living situation at an age between 16 and 18 years old. In the Netherlands this project is supported by a church in Berlicum. A big benefit party is held annually and several times a year the Horizon Holland Foundation organises jewellery and art sales. Additionally, the project also receives support from the Flanagan Foundation in Germany. A school in The Hague has supported the project by donating a toy for every child.
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International Child Support

Organisation address Elspeterweg 42, 8071 PA Nunspeet, The Netherlands Telephone number +31 (0)341 271 090 E-mail address info@ics.nl Website www.ics.nl Partner in the Philippines Haligi ng Bata, Inc. (Pillars for the Children, Inc.) #4 Faustino Street, Isidora Hills Subdivision, Don Antonio, Commonwealth, Quezon City, Philippines 1121 T: +63(0)2 430 0112 E: hbisdrc@yahoo.com W: http://haligingbata.com Mrs. Leticia L. Magaan Executive Director Budget for the Philippines EU 85,000.00 (2009)
International Child Support (ICS) helps children in developing countries by accompanying them and their parents to an independent future. The central point is the child in the school, where the child is the ambassador for its direct environment. The aid of ICS can be divided into three main elements: education, health education and health care, and fighting poverty with income generating projects. These three elements together enable a sustainable improvement of life. They do not only lead to self respect but also to independence of the ones involved. International Child Support (ICS) works in close cooperation with partners, communities, families and children in order to create a safe environment in which children can develop themselves and be child again. Currently ICS has programmes in Southeast Asia (Thailand, Cambodia, Laos and the Philippines) and East Africa (Tanzania, Uganda and Kenia). Partner of ICS in the Philippines is Haligi ng Bata. Through its Child Sponsorship Program Haligi ng Bata is committed to assist and provide socio-economic, health and nutrition, and educational programmes or opportunities to its target beneficiaries: the marginalised sector of Philippine society. By doing so, the organisation wants to enable these people to have access to resources that will develop and strengthen their potentials and capabilities. In 1998 with the support from funding partner ICS The Netherlands, the construction of a four-storey, multi-service social development centre called the HBISkills Development Resource Centre - HBI-SDRC Holland House - was realised.
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Oxfam Novib
Organisation address Mauritskade 9 PO Box 30919 2500 GX Den Haag The Netherlands Telephone number +31 (0)70 342 1777 E-mail address Ton.Meijers@oxfamnovib.nl Website www.oxfamnovib.nl Contact person Mr Ton Meijers, Head of East and South East Asia Department Budget for the Philippines EU 1,000,000.00
Oxfam Novib is a Dutch organisation that together with people, organisations, businesses and governments fights for a just world without poverty. The organisation is part of Oxfam International. All the Oxfams worldwide are working together to gain more influence and achieve more. The basis of Oxfam Novibs work is cooperation with counterparts in developing countries and their networks. The organisation invests actively in combining forces at international level. Oxfam Novib operates in the Philippines through a joint Oxfam programme. It collaborates with Oxfam Great Britain, Oxfam Hong Kong and Oxfam Australia. The joint programme has four components: - The Mindanao Programme focuses on development of sustainable livelihoods within a secure and peaceful environment. In this programme specific attention is given to women leadership. - The Economic Justice Campaign seeks support for pro-poor trade and investment policies, specifically in agriculture and fisheries, women leadership and climate change. - The Rights in Crisis Programme builts capacity in the Philippines in prevention and preparedness for conflicts and disasters as well as responses in case of disasters. - The Gender Justice Programme is set up to mainstream gender aspects in the above three programmes as well as support national advocacy of womens rights issues. Oxfam Novib does not have a representation in the Philippines and works through direct partnerships with local Philippine organisations. Regular communication takes place between these organisations and the East and Southeast Asia desk of Oxfam Novib in the Netherlands, which is composed of 15 employees.
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People on a Mission
Organisation address Lutherse Burgwal 10 2500 BK Den Haag The Netherlands Telephone number +31 (0)70 3136700 (general) +31 (0)70 3136744 (Advisor Programmes Philippines) Fax number +31 (0)70 3136777 E-mail address MarjolijnEshuis@ mensenmeteenmissie.nl Website www.mensenmeteenmissie.nl Contact person Marjolein Eshuis Budget for the Philippines EU 400,000.00 Number of employees and volunteers 30
People on a Mission (Mensen met een Missie) is a Netherlands Catholic missionary development organisation. Its mission is to work towards a world with justice and peace for mankind. Over the past 75 years, People on a Mission has sided with those who do not give in to adversity and repression and who take their fate into their own hands. To this end, the organisation makes staff and funds available to religious institutes, popular movements, organisations, and local churches in the south, which make self-confident efforts to end injustice and inequality based on the principle of solidarity. People on a Mission is active in African, Asian, Latin American and Eastern European countries and provides people from the south with a voice in Dutch society. People on a Mission supports religious communities that resist repression and exclusion both locally and globally. Alongside education and capacity building of local religious communities, the emphasis lies on stimulating innovative activities within theology and pastoral services based on the souths cultural context. People on a Mission supports organisations that strive for social and economic justice. It primarily combats the international trafficking of women and girls, who often end up being coerced into prostitution. In cooperation with local partners, the organisation works towards prevention, increasing resilience and restoring the womens sense of dignity. People on a Mission also supports initiatives in the field of food security which reinforce the position of local farmers (especially organic farming). Additionally, People on a Mission supports peace initiatives in (impending) conflict situations giving a special role to local churches. People on a Mission also fights for the rights of repressed groups such as indigenous people. People on a Mission supports almost 40 projects in the Philippines. The project focus on faith in liberation, global justice, and peace and reconciliation.
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Phil Fonds Foundation

Organisation address Postbus 623 5550 AP Valkenswaard The Netherlands E-mail address info@philfonds.nl Website www.philfonds.nl
The Phil Fonds Foundation was set up in 2000 to support handicapped children in the Philippines and enable them to get (special) education. The foundation also supports the starting of educational and well-being projects for these children. As much as possible this help is given within the childrens own environment. Support is aimed at children who - without help from third parties - would have little or no chance on education and well-being. Public elementary- and high school education in the Philippines is free, also for handicapped children. However, because of poverty parents or guardians cannot cope with the extra costs that come along with education for the handicapped children. These costs consist mainly of accompaniment and transportation. The Phil Fonds Foundation is characterised by a strong personal friendship between child and donator, molded into the adoption plan and the foundation of small educational- and wellbeing projects. The Phil Fonds Foundation tries to distinguish itself by being an organisation with little to no costs. This makes it possible to allocate almost 100% of received gifts to handicapped children in the Philippines. The National Committee for International Cooperation and Sustainable Development (NCDO) doubles all gifts to the foundation. If possible the Phil Fonds Foundation asks for voluntary help, services and support. It receives free help from a notary, a bookkeeper, a bank, an internet provider, a transportation company, a website builder and many more individuals and organisations. The Phil Fonds Foundation in both the Netherlands and the Philippines is led by motivated unpaid volunteers.
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Plan
Organisation address Van Boshuizenstraat 12, P.O. Box 75454, 1070 AL Amsterdam The Netherlands Telephone number +31 (0)20 549 5555 E-mail address info@plannederland.nl Website www.plannederland.nl Contact person Michael Diamond Country Director michael.diamond@planinternational.org Budget for the Philippines USD 2,400,000.00 (2008) Plan Philippines 7th Floor, Salustiana D. Ty Tower, 104 Paseo de Roxas Corner, Perea Street, Legaspi Village,Makati City, Philippines T: + 63 (0)2 817 3871
Plan was founded in 1937 by British journalist John Langdon-Davies and refugee worker Eric Muggeridge to assist refugee children and orphans during the Spanish Civil War. From then on Plan spread its work to reach out to children, their families and poor communities in the worlds poorest countries. In 1975 Plan Netherlands started as one of the 18 national offices that together raise funds for development programs in 48 countries across Africa, Asia and the Americas. Plan Philippines started its work in 1961. Plan is an independent organisation with no religious, political, or government affiliations. Its mission is to achieve lasting improvements in the quality of life of deprived children in developing countries, through a process that unites people across cultures and adds meaning and value to their lives. Worldwide Plan works in partnership with more than 3,5 million families and their communities, as well as with organisations at local, national and international levels, and with children in particular. Plan Philippines works to ensure children and their families access to essential services such as sanitation facilities, basic education and health care. Also, Plan - together with local partners - strengthens and supports communities and local and provincial authorities to improve the lives of children in especially difficult circumstances like trafficked children, children in conflict with the law, and children who are victims of violence. Plan Netherlands supports programmes in the Philippines through various sources. Firstly, through funds raised from the Dutch public - presently, about 3,900 sponsors from the Netherlands support Philippine children. Secondly, through corporate partners funding and thirdly, through institutional donors like the Dutch government.
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PUM Netherlands Senior Experts

Organisation address Bezuidenhoutseweg 12 2594 AV The Hague The Netherlands Telephone number +31 (0)70 349 05 55 Fax number +31 (0)70 349 05 90 E-mail address info@pum.nl Website www.pum.nl Contact persons Jan de Lijster Country Coordinator Grisella Indemans Project Officer Number of employees 45 paid staff 100 volunteers 3800 experts 250 representatives abroad
In 1978 PUM arose from a commission of the two biggest employers organisations VNO and NCW. The idea was simple: companies and institutions in developing countries usually need help with organisational skills and management. The Netherlands has large numbers of retired experts who are willing to offer their services and skills free of charge. The idea was, and still is, a success. PUM believes that ensuring a sustainable development of the private sector is the best way to fight poverty. There is no ideological basis. Its policy is practical and business-like: helping small and mediumsized businesses stand on its own feet. PUM only provides help in response to specified requests and it works directly and cost-effectively. PUM deploys experienced Dutch Senior managers and experts to provide assistance to entrepreneurs in developing countries. These senior experts work on the basis of extensive expertise and experience that they have accumulated during their long careers. PUM has grown into Europes largest temp agency for placement of professional volunteers for small and medium-sized enterprises in 70 countries. In the Philippines PUM has developed a focus on projects in Northeast and Southeast Mindanao, Cebu and Negros Occidental. In 2009, a total of 45 projects are being supported by Dutch managers and experts.
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RSCC Orphanage
Organisation address Far East Furniture Malboro St. Calibutbut, Bacalor, Pampanga, Philippines Telephone number +63 (0)928 5000 449 Fax number +63 (0)45 887 4029 E-mail address vlaquieze@hotmail.com Contact person Valerie Laquieze
When more than 20 years ago Paul Cornelissen moved from the Netherlands to the Philippines for business purposes, he believed that it was important to improve the quality of life of children in the Philippines. He wanted to do something for the country and therefore decided together with his relatives, friends, and business partners to contribute to the countrys improvement by helping children and special children in the Reception and Study Centre for Children (RSCC) and an accompanying orphanage. The mission of the RSCC Orphanage is to elevate the quality of life of Filipino children and to offer orphans and physically challenged children a chance to education. All expenses are covered by Far East Furniture, the company of Paul Cornelissen. Therefore, all funds acquired can be contributed in full to the cause. The programmes of the orphanage vary from year to year. It focuses for example on building specially equipped houses for special children, finance cars for transportation to and from school, find sponsors for the childrens education and school supplies, and provide special care for physically challenged children. The Reception and Study Centre for Children is now a model for other reception centres in the Philippines, especially for handicapped children. Music therapists and physiotherapists are flown in every year from the Netherlands to help educate staff and share their knowledge with house parents on location. The organisation wants to maintain a high standard of care and extend it to other centres for children.
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Terre des Hommes

Organisation address Zoutmanstraat 42-44 2518 GS Den Haag The Netherlands Telephone number +31 (0)70 310 5000 E-mail address info@tdh.nl Website www.terredeshommes.nl Terre des Hommes Philippines Room 317, 3/F Philippine Social Science Center, Commonwealth Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City, The Philippines T: + 63 (0)2 928 1956 ext 104 E: tdhphiloffice@yahoo.com Contact person Ma. Stella Echano-Gaban Number of employees 3 Budget for the Philippines EU 1,007,000.00 (2008)
Terre des Hommes was established in the Netherlands in 1965 as a non-profit, non-governmental organisation to support children in need. In 1980 Terre des Hommes Netherlands started to support projects and organisations in the Philippines and in 1984 a regional office in Jakarta was set up to cover 4 countries: Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines, and Cambodia. Because of increased involvement of the organisation in the Philippines an office was opened in Quezon City, Manila in 1996. The mission of Terre des Hommes is to improve the quality of life of deprived children regardless of race, faith and political orientation. The organisations vision is that all children should be free from violence and exploitation, be protected, educated and cared for, and have their rights assured. The projects Terre des Hommes implements are on education, health care, livelihood (income generating), child protection (against the worst forms of child labour; anti-trafficking and anti child prostitution), special support for disabled children, and HIV/AIDS prevention campaigns. In 2009 Terre des Hommes Netherlands implemented - in cooperation with local NGOs and in a few cases with local governments - 22 projects in the Philippines and also had 1 regional programme covering 7 ASEAN countries. In the Philippines focus is on child protection. Awareness raising campaigns are conducted to prevent minors from being exploited as child labourers and to prevent them from falling victim to prostitution and trafficking. Campaigns are conducted towards (local) government for law improvements and improved law enforcement. Special support - legal aid, shelter, medical aid, education, and re-integration - is given to victims of exploitation, trafficking, and prostitution. Most projects take place in Metro Manila and Visayas.
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Trees for Travel

Organisation address PO Box 31 6950 AA Dieren The Netherlands Telephone number +31 (0)313 496 008 Fax number +31 (0)84 7480 406 E-mail address info@treesfortravel.nl Website www.treesfortravel.nl Contact persons Aart van den Berg Anton Stortelder Number of employees 13 staff 30 volunteers
Trees for Travel is an organisation that aims to compensate the negative environmental effects of flight travel by the plantation and sustainable management of forests. In addition, it sets up public awareness programs to inform people about the environmental consequences of flight travel. The organisation has been active in the establishment of sustainable forestry projects in developing countries since 2001. Trees for Travel raises the necessary funds by offering individuals, companies, governments and other bodies the means to compensate for the consumption of fossil fuels used during travelling and other activities. Most of the projects that Trees for Travel supports are located in developing countries. The planting and management of the projects is in the hands of local organisations, NGOs, and government ministries. Trees for Travel has already neutralised 170,000 tons of CO2 by planting more than 1,5 million trees and shrubs. In the Philippines the objective is sequestering CO2 from the atmosphere by rehabilitating degraded forest ecosystems in the Mt. Malindang Range Natural Park in Mindanao. The replanting with indigenous trees provides employment and non-timber forest products to communities adjacent to the park and therewith reduces pressure on the park resources, regulates the water dynamics in order to avoid erosion and landslides, and safeguards water supply and water quality for the lowland communities. The project has been started in the first year with 50 hectare. The target is to reforest 1000 hectare in 10 years.
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Walk and Work Foundation

Organisation address Central House, Mill Hill Missionaries 52 Avancenast Molo, Iloilo City Telephone number +63 (0)33 337 5988 Fax number +63 (0)33 337 9394 E-mail address jderksenmhm@hotmail.com Website www.loopenwerk.nl Contact persons Fr. Jacques Derksen MHM Dr. Jessie Villareal MD Number of volunteers 5 Budget for the Philippines EU 8,000.00
During his missionary work in the Philippines father Jacques Derksen found that many young handicapped people in the country received no medical or financial help. This is why in 1990 he started together with Dr. Jessie Villareal, a young orthopaedic surgeon from Iloilo City, the Walk and Work Foundation (Stichting Loop en Werk). The goal of this foundation is to operate and provide prosthesis to young people and try to rehabilitate them into society. Participation in society enables them to re-find their dignity as human beings and to provide in their own livelihood. Since 1990 more than 80 children and youngsters have had an operation or have received prosthesis. The foundation provides the financial means for the surgical procedures, prosthesis and after care thereby making no differentiation between the religion, ethnicity or political conviction of those it helps. The Walk and Work Foundation among others works together with the Liliane Foundation. The Walk and Work Foundation has recently started a project to build its own workshop cum rehab centre where it produces high quality but low cost prosthesis and other orthopaedic materials. The centre also provides opportunities for amputees to find work and receive training in the production of prosthetic materials. The focus points of the foundation at this moment are the provincial hospitals of Guimaras, Mandurriao and Cabatuan. These hospitals cater for the poorest of the poor as the rich will visit the many private hospitals scattered all over the city of Iloilo.
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Word and Deed

Organisation address Spijksedijk 16e, 4207 GN Gorinchem Postbus 560, 4200 AN Gorinchem, The Netherlands Telephone number +31 (0)183 611 800 Fax number +31 (0)183 611 800 E-mail address info@woordendaad.nl Website www.woordendaad.nl Contact person Mr. L. Stok Regional coordinator Philippines l.stok@woordendaad.nl Budget for the Philippines EU 900,000.00 (Philippines) EU 28,000,000.00 (Total) Number of employees 56 employees at head quarters 750 volunteers in the Netherlands
Word and Deed (in Dutch Woord en Daad) was founded in 1973 as a Christian development organisation with a strong support base in the Netherlands. From a Christian perspective, the organisation fights poverty in Africa, Asia and Central-America. Through local partners it provides a decent existence for the poor. To do this, it makes an appeal to peoples responsibilities, both in the Netherlands and in the developing world. Word and Deed aims to be a strong and reliable link between its supporters and the poor in its work area. Besides churches and individuals it has been supported by a growing number of Dutch enterprises. Over the last 10 years Word and Deed received funding from the Dutch Government as well as EU and USAID subsidies. Currently the organisation supports partners in 19 countries in the areas of education, vocational training and job mediation, enterprise development, and health/HIV-AIDS. Focus points of Word and Deed in the Philippines are education, vocational training, job mediation, and enterprise development. Projects mainly take place in and around Manila, although the organisation is planning to be active in other geographical areas as well. In 2008, thanks to Word and Deed, 1,910 children and youngsters in 25 day care centres received (additional) education and care. More than 130 youngsters received a scholarship to continue their studies in vocational colleges or universities and 225 students were professionally trained mainly in welding and computer technology. 90% of the 154 graduates (2008) found a job within 6 months. In collaboration with the Centre for Community Transformation (CCT) and TEKTON Business Development, Word and Deed supports small and medium enterprise development by offering business development services and supplying credit capital. Word and Deed has a special department for Advice and Research, which also includes evaluation studies and policy influencing.
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The signing of the memorandum of agreement between VHC and RAFI
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Cooperation between the Dutch National Museum of Ethnology and Philippine Museums
The National Museum of Ethnology Steenstraat 1 Postbus 212 2300 AE Leiden The Netherlands Contact person Dr. Steven Engelsman
The National Museum of Ethnology in Leiden cooperates with museums in the Philippines through the Asia-Europe Museum Network (ASEMUS). ASEMUS is a cross-cultural network of collaboration of museums in Asia and Europe with the goal to promote wider mutual understanding between the peoples of Asia and Europe. This cooperation takes place through collaborative programmes of museum-based cultural activity. It stimulates and facilitates the sharing and use of museum collections of mutual interest, as well as information pertinent to these collections. and cultural activities. Today, it occupies a main building where the arts, natural sciences and other support divisions are housed. Meantime, the Anthropology and Archaeology Divisions are housed in a adjacent building in the Agrifina Circle of Rizal Park now called The National Museum of the Filipino People. In 2005 the National Museum hosted an exhibition called Pang Ulo - Philippine ideas about heads, headwear, and heads-of-community. It brought together extremely old, rare, and compelling headwear from the different periods and ethnolinguistic groups of the Philippines. The exhibition was made possible through the inclusion of artifacts from the holdings of the National Museum of Ethnology in Leiden and was supported by the Netherlands Embassy. Also, the Netherlands Embassy recently provided funds for the investigation of Philippine holdings at the National Museum of Ethnology, specifically the abovementioned ethnographic items. This
National Museum of the Philippines P.Burgos Street Ermita, Manila The Philippines Contact person Ms. Corazon Alvina
The National Museum of the Philippines

The National Museum of the Philippines is the repository and guardian of the Philippines natural and cultural heritage. It was established in 1901 as an ethnography and natural history museum. The museum has since then broadened its scope to the arts and sciences. The National Museum has a threefold goal covering diverse fields of knowledge through various educational, scientific
Ayala Museum Ayala Museum Building Makati Avenue corner De La Rosa Street, Makati City 1220 The Philippines Contact person Mrs. Maritoni C. Ortigas
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project was completed in June 2009. It was the continuation of the collaboration, with the purpose of curating the objects of the holding thematically or regionally, and to provide more substantial research data on them. The curation and organised grouping will first be published as a catalogue, and later will be put on exhibit.
The Ayala Museum

With its existing core collections enhanced by loans from private and public collections, the Ayala Museum maintains a twofold identity as both a historical and an art museum. The mission of the Ayala Museum is to re-collect the past and re-present the future. The museum recollects the Philippine past by bringing back to the country overseas collections to share with the Filipino people; it represents the future by displaying contemporary Philippine art. One of Ayala Museums exhibitions entitled Embroidered Multiples: 18th-19th century Philippine Costumes features selections from the collection of Philippine garments from the National Museum of Ethnology in Leiden, The Netherlands. This collection was acquired by them from the French diplomat Brjard, who served in Manila from 1881 to 1886. The collection includes rare, embroidered silk trousers or sayasaya worn by Philippine elite men, formerly known only through nineteenth-century watercolor images. Consisting of 22 pieces that include the female blouse or baro, kerchiefs or shoulder cloths, a mans formal shirt (also called baro), wraparound skirt (tapis), and headgear worn by men (salakot and hat), the collection has been lent to the Ayala Museum for a period of five years. Embroidered Multiples is enhanced by selected 19th century Philippine costumes from the Rina Ortiz Collection. The exhibition is presented in collaboration with the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands and supported in part by Unilever Philippines, Shell companies in the Philippines, and Philips Electronics & Lighting Inc.
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About VHC
Organisation address Begoniastraat 4 1171 WL Badhoevedorp The Netherlands Telephone number +31 (0)23 5636096 E-mail address info@vhc-stedenband.nl Website www.vhc-stedenband.nl Contact person Stephan Elst Stephan.elst@gmail.com Contact person Haarlemmermeer Margo Spek Postbus 250 2130 AG Hoofddorp. T: +31 (0)23 5676242 E: m.spek@haarlemmermeer.nl
Sister Cities Haarlemmermeer and Cebu

The framework of the twin city relationship between Haarlemmermeer and Cebu was established in 1990 when a Dutch delegation traveled to Cebu to find out if there would be a basis for cooperation between the two cities. In 1992 the sister city relation became official when a declaration of intent was signed by the two city mayors. Because the aim was not only to establish relations between the two city councils but also between the citizens, the Association Haarlemmermeer Cebu (VHC) was founded in that same year. Since 1992 the VHC and its working groups have set up a number of projects. These projects include among others the building of houses, the arrangement of internships in the Netherlands for Filipino students, the renovation of a hospital, the improvement of waste processing, the cooperation between the fire departments and ambulance personnel from Cebu and Haarlemmermeer, and the support of a school and a drinking water project in the barangay Tisa. The main goal of all these The projects of the VHC and the city of Haarlemmermeer in Cebu are implemented in close cooperation with the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Incorporated (RAFI), as embodied in a memorandum of agreement that was signed in 2008. RAFI supervises the VHC projects in Cebu and mainly because of its dedicated work Apart from direct assistance, raising awareness about the differences and similarities between life in the Netherlands and the Philippines is an important aspect of the twin city relations. It was in this light that the MyCebu project was set up. Through this project young people from Haarlemmermeer visit their peers in the Philippines, are introduced to the city of Cebu and its problems and lend a helping hand in the projects developed by Haarlemmermeer. projects is to exchange knowledge and experience between the citizens and administrators of both cities.
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The ERUF project

several projects have been accomplished. To be able to finance its projects VHC also receives support from Oxfam Novib, the Association of Netherlands Municipalities (VNG) and the province of NoordHolland, among others. As a token of gratitude and appreciation for the support Cebu City has granted several awards to people and authorities from Haarlemmermeer. According to the president of the VHC, Frank van Broekhoven, a real bond of friendship is gradually developing between the citizens of Cebu and Haarlemmermeer - a realisation of the original aim of the twinning. Cebu has several (private) ambulance and fire services which operate in different parts of the city. One of these services is the Emergency Rescue Unit Foundation (ERUF). Ever since the start of the twin city relationship it has been policy of Haarlemmermeer that replaced ambulances and fire trucks will go to one of its two sister cities. The first two fire trucks were donated to Cebu in 1992 and since 1993 there has been regular contact and exchanges between the fire department of Haarlemmermeer, VZA (the united ambulance services of Amsterdam) and ERUF. In 2004 the city council of Haarlemmermeer decided to grant a three year financial support programme to ERUF to finance training and educational materials. After the mayor and some city councilors visited the project in 2006, they decided to extend the support until the end of 2009. The goal of the cooperation is to train firemen and ambulance personnel and to teach them how to maintain and work with the vehicles and materials that are sent from the Netherlands. The focus of the support is on training the instructors of ERUF - a train-the-trainer method that assures a high efficiency rate because much can be achieved with little effort. In essence, the ultimate goal for ERUF to become the training institute for the whole region has been accomplished. The fire department of Haarlemmermeer and VZA are working hard to keep the instructors and trainings up to date. More importantly, they assist ERUF in obtaining the necessary licenses that that will allow them to facilitate the programme.
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Dutch School Children 144
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Filipino School Children 145
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About Nuffic
Organisation address Kortenaerkade 11 PO Box 29777, 2502 LT The Hague, The Netherlands Telephone number +31 (0)70 4260 260 Fax number +31 (0)70 4260 399 Website www.nuffic.nl
The Netherlands Fellowship Programme

In the field of higher education and human resources development, more than 3000 young professionals from the Philippines took the opportunity to attend post-graduate courses under the Netherlands Fellowship Programme (NFP). These courses are demand oriented fellowship programmes designed to foster institutional development. The overall aim of the NFP is to help alleviate qualitative and quantitative shortages of skilled manpower and to do so within the framework of sustainable capacity-building directed towards reducing poverty in developing countries. To maximise the fellowships impact on capacitybuilding, NFP funded training must be linked to the institutional development of organisations. A wide range of organisations are eligible; governmental, private and non-governmental. They can for example include educational institutions, planning agencies, ministries, community-based organisations and private enterprises. The Institute of Social Studies, the International Training Center for Aerospace Surveys, the Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies, UNESCO-IHE and the Radio Nederland Training Center are among the many Dutch educational institutions that have brought Philippine students to the Netherlands. The students mainly come from government and state academic institutions. In all these cases an immediate impact on their performance back home is predicted. The NFP is initiated and fully funded from the budget for development cooperation of the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The ministry has contracted the Netherlands Organisation for International Cooperation in Higher Education (Nuffic) to administer the programme.
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About NFFPI
Organisation address UP Institute of Small-Scale Industries, Emilio Jacinto Street University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City, Metro Manila Contact persons Mrs. Grace Plazo Freires, President Landline: +63 (0)2 742 1484 Mobile: +63 (0)912 00 28 10 E-mail: graceplazofreires@ yahoo.com.ph Ms. Lilia S.D. Raflores, Secretary Landline: +63 (0)2 928 7327 Fax: +63 (0)2 926 8094 E-mail: lsdr@dener.gov.ph Website www.nffpi.org
The Netherlands Fellows Foundation of the Philippines, Incorporated

Returned fellows from NFP programmes have been united in an alumni organisation, the Netherlands Fellows Foundation of the Philippines, Incorporated (NFFPI). This alumni foundation was formally organised on June 3, 1978, when some 100 Netherlands alumni gathered at the University of the Philippines. The objectives of the NFFPI are to foster friendship among its members, to develop the potentials and capabilities of the members, and to promote mutual understanding between the Netherlands and the Philippines. In order to achieve these objectives the NFFPI organises a range of activities. In partnership with the Netherlands Embassy, the NFFPI provides predeparture briefings to Filipino scholars who are going to study in the Netherlands. Furthermore the alumni foundation organises seminars, workshops and symposia, publishes Windmills, the quarterly newsletter of the organisation, and other publications and keeps in close contact with other Dutch alumni associations around the world. The foundation is a non-political, non-profit corporation. It is managed by a Board of Trustees composed of eleven members. Every year, one half of the board is elected for a term of two years to ensure continuity of the foundations projects and activities. In 2000, its chairperson Ms. Grace Plazo-Freires received a Royal Decoration for her consistent efforts on behalf of the NFFPI.
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About CVPED
Organisation address EIC Building, ISU-Cabagan 3328 Isabela, the Philippines Telephone number +63 (0)78 622 8001 Fax number +63 (0)78 622 8023 Website www.cvped.org Contact Persons Dr. Andres Masipiquea (Coordinator ISU) cvpedgarita@yahoo.com Drs. Merlijn van Weerd (Coordinator Leiden) merlijnvanweerd@yahoo.com Number of employees 2 coordinators, 5 staff, 3 PhD students, 10 graduate students Budget 100.000,00 per year
The Cagayan Valley Programme on Environment and Development (CVPED)

The Cagayan Valley Programme on Environment and Development (CVPED) is the academic partnership between the College of Forestry and Environmental Management (CFEM) of Isabela State University (ISU) in the Philippines and the Institute of Environmental Sciences (CML) of Leiden University in the Netherlands. CVPED was officially established on June 5, 1989 and holds office in the Environmental Information Centre on the Isabela State University campus in Cabagan, Isabela. The goal of CVED is to identify and investigate the underlying causes of environmental issues in the Cagayan Valley region using multi-disciplinary research techniques. The programme also aims to strengthen the research and education capacities of both Isabela State University and Leiden University. The programme has also been a partner in, or the Since 1989, CVPED has become the leading interdisciplinary research and education centre lead implementer of, several internationally funded projects among which the Dutch funded Northern on environmental issues in the Cagayan Valley and the Northern Sierra Madre mountains in Northeast Luzon. CVPED has contributed to a better scientific understanding of environmental changes in Northeast Luzon and has played a pivotal role in the establishment of the Northern Sierra Madre Natural Park, the largest and biologically most diverse protected area of the country. Fifteen Philippine and Dutch PhD students have graduated or are working on a thesis based on fieldwork conducted within the framework of CVPED. More than 200 Philippine and Dutch graduate students - MSc and MA - have conducted fieldwork for their graduation thesis through CVPED. CVPED has organised six international conferences on various environmental issues, the last one being held in June 2009 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the programme.
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The CROC project

The Philippine crocodile is a critically endangered endemic freshwater crocodile that only lives in the Philippines. In 1999, a previously unknown population was discovered in the foothills of the Northern Sierra Madre. This wild population is now seen as the most viable for in site conservation of this species. The Crocodile Rehabilitation, Observance and Conservation (CROC) project is a research, education and conservation project aimed at conserving the Philippine crocodile in its natural habitat. The project is spearheading the Philippine Sierra Madre Natural Park-Conservation Project (NSMNP-CP), the Dutch funded Junior Expert Programme, the Dutch funded Regional Network for Indigenous Peoples in Southeast Asia (RNIP), The USAID funded Community-Based Forest Regeneration and Research Project (COMFREP) and the internationally awarded Crocodile Rehabilitation, Observance and Conservation Project (CROC) funded by various donors (see box). The main research themes of CVPED are: deforestation, reforestation, grassland rehabilitation, upland agriculture, biodiversity and conservation, protected area management, indigenous people, nontimber forest products, eco tourism and the Philippine crocodile. crocodile conservation strategy in Northeast Luzon. The project has four components: (1) research, (2) communication, education and public awareness (3) protection and (4) capacity-building. In 2005, CROC started a telemetry study wherein three crocodiles were captured and released with a radio transmitter attached to it. The CROC project is now developing a more comprehensive wetland ecosystem approach where barangay officials are trained in protecting key wetlands on which local communities depend.
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ROC Zadkine
ROC Zadkine is an institute for secondary vocational education and adult education. Zadkine offers its students a wide range of education and has more than fifty years of experience in educating ships cooks and civil personnel. Since 1999 this experience is being used to train Filipinos in Dutch cuisine and hygiene rules in order to enable them to work on Dutch ships. Every summer Zadkine teachers travel to Manila to prepare and carry out the training programma. The programma is set up together with the Netherlands Transport and Water Inspectorate and takes place in the Maya Kitchen Culinary Arts Center in Makati. In three weeks time Filipino candidates are given lessons in cooking, bread baking, confectionary, storage and hygiene after which they take an exam and, if completed successfully, receive an internationally recognised certificate. Over the last 10 years more than 150 Filipinos have been successfully educated to become cooks on board of Dutch ships. Dutch dredging company Van Oord is one of the companies in the shipping sector that offer their Filipino crew the possibility to take the courses with Zadkine in Manila during their leave. Ed Slui, who works for Zadkine College and who has been the initiator and coordinator of the programma, says that he is very impressed by the will power and passion with which the candidates take part in the programma. The training gives them security for the future, not only for themselves, but also for their families. They are always very grateful and this makes it a very rewarding and special experience for us too.
Contact person Ed Slui e.slui@zadkine.nl
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Dutch students in the Philippines

Many universities and colleges in the Netherlands motivate their students to conduct research or do internships in another country. Many small Philippine organisations and NGOs on the other hand are in need of assistance and offer a challenging and interesting learning environment for these Dutch students looking for experience abroad. Connections developed over the years between Philippine organisations and universities in the Netherlands account for a growing number of Dutch students travelling to the Philippines to do research or internships. For instance, the Southern Partners and Fair Trade Corporation (SPFTC) in Cebu for example, often provides internships to students from Wageningen University. The Womens Resource Centre of the Visayas (WRCV) has also facilitated several Dutch master students in doing research for their master thesis. On page 148 and 149 of this handbook the longstanding cooperation between Isabella State University and the University of Leiden is described. ROC Nijmegen, an institute for vocational education including nursing, often sends its students to a hospital in Calinan (near Davao) for internships. To date, Van Hall Larenstein University of Applied Sciences is exploring the possibilities of cooperation with the University of San Carlos in Cebu City. Undoubtedly there are many more possibilities for cooperation in this field.
Going abroad: the Filipino experience

Sanne van der Veen (age 24) studies at the International School of Humanities and Social Science in Amsterdam where she follows a Masters programme in Childrens Rights. She wrote her master thesis on childrens perceptions of online sexual risks and went to the Philippines to do research on this topic. Together with her partner organisation (the Womens Resource Centre of the Visayas - WRVC) Sanne conducted a general survey with 85 children, several group discussions, 25 in depth interviews and a case study with victims of child pornography. With the help of WRCV she was given the opportunity to work in Philippine communities. At the end of her three month stay Sanne gave a presentation about some initial findings. In the future WRVC and similar organisations can use these findings as a basis to carry out a big awareness campaign about child pornography and childrens online activities in the Philippines.
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About FGN
Organisation address Deken Roesstraat 4 3581 RX Utrecht The Netherlands Telephone number +31 (0)30 231 9323
The Philippine Solidarity Group Netherlands

The Philippine Solidarity Group - Filippijnen Groep Nederland or FGN - is an independent organisation that aims to promote solidarity with the people in the Philippines and their fight for a just, fair and democratic society. FGN was established in 1975 by former missionaries and development workers. It wants to generate insight and understanding about the political, economic, and social developments in the Philippines and to obtain support for grassroots initiatives directed at structural economic development reforms for the poorest section of society. At the same time FGN wants to create a balanced view in the Netherlands of the situation and developments in the Philippines, about the people, its cultural identity and the cultural diversity in the country. FGN tries to achieve these aims by generating attention through a variety of activities and publicity. The group also aims to contribute to the debates about international development questions, global relations and the effects of globalisation on developing countries. FGN participates in and contributes to activities and campaigns in the Netherlands related to issues in global relations where developments in the Philippines function as an example.
Activities
To achieve its aim FGN organises various activities and campaigns. The Dutch public can learn about many aspects of life in the Philippines through theater presentations, music and dance, contacts with elementary, high schools and colleges, boxes with materials, goods, appliances for educational use, audiovisual materials and publications, media work with Dutch media outlets, and conferences. Aside from these activities, FGN also arranges meetings between Dutch people, visitors and delegations from the Philippines and Filipinos living in the Netherlands. FGN believes that through sharing, getting to know each other, learning from each other and establishing contact between people and organisations, useful exchanges,
Fax number +31 (0)30 232 1379
E-mail address fgn.nl@planet.nl redactie@tambuli.nl
Website www.filippijnengroep.nl www.tambuli.nl
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mutual understanding and solidarity will increase. This forms the basis for more durable solidarity relations and support.
workers, and indigenous people. Through the Adopt an Organiser fund of FGN for instance, local women groups are given assistance to continue their work. In its activities FGN also gives substantial attention to supporting NGOs and organisations of farmers. Through participation in the Clean Clothes Campaign and the Fair Wear Foundation - which is enforcing a code of conduct in cooperation with Dutch garment companies - FGN makes a contribution to the improvement of working condition of the workers in the garment industry, especially women.
The Tambuli Magazine

Tambuli is the only regular Dutch magazine about the Philippines. It appears online monthly on www.tambuli.nl. The magazine aims to provide additional information about the Philippine economy, society, culture, and politics that is often not found in the mass media.
Human Rights Action Alert Network

The Human Rights Action Alert Network of FGN is a network of groups and individuals that regularly sends letters and appeals to Philippine authorities regarding grave human rights violations allegedly perpetrated by government troops and paramilitary groups.
Vulnerable people
FGN supports some of the more vulnerable groups in Philippine society, for example women, farmers,
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contacts in the PhiliPPines
Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands

26th Floor Equitable Bank Tower 8751 Paseo de Roxas Makati City, Metro Manila T: +63 (0)2 786 6666 F: +63 (0)2 786 6600 E: man@minbuza.nl W: www.netherlandsembassy.ph
Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA)

Roxas Boulevard cor. San Luis Street Pasay City, Metro Manila T: +63 (0)2 551 3454 to 55 F: +63 (0)2 891 6380 E: info@peza.gov.ph W: www.peza.gov.ph
Asian Development Bank (ADB)

6 ADB Avenue 0401 Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila T: +63 (0)2 632 4444 F: +63 (0)2 636 2444 E: information@adb.org W: www.adb.org
Cebu Consulate
c/o Metaphil, Inc. METAPHIL Building Tipolo, Mandaue City T: +63 (0)32 346 1823 F: +63 (0)32 346 2791
National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA)

12 St, Josemaria Escriva Drive Ortigas Center 1605 Pasig City, Metro Manila T: +63 (0)2 631 0945 to 64 W: www.neda.gov.ph
European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP)

19/F Axa Life Center Senator Gil Puyat Avenue, cor. Tindalo Street Makati City, Metro Manila T: +63 (0)2 845 1324 F: +63 (0)2 845 1395 E: info@eccp.com W: www.eccp.com
Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)

4/F Industry and Investment Building 385 Senator Gil Puyat Avenue Makati City, Metro Manila T: +63 (0)2 895 3611 F: +63 (0)2 895 6487 E: web@dti.gov.ph W: www.dti.gov.ph
Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA)

2330 Roxas Boulevard 1300 Pasay City, Metro Manila T: +63 (0)2 834 4000 F: +63 (0)2 832 1731 W: www.dfa.gov.ph
Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI)

3/F ECC Building 355 Senator Gil Puyat Avenue Makati City, Metro Manila T: +63 (0)2 896 4549 F: +63 (0)2 899 1727 E: pcci@philippinechamber.com W: www.philippinechamber.com
Board of Investments (BOI)

Industry and Investment Building 385 Senator Gil Puyat Avenue Makati City, Metro Manila T: +63 (0)2 890 1332 F: +63 (0)2 895 3521 E: osac@boi.gov.ph W: www.boi.gov.ph
Bureau of Immigration (BI)

Magallanes Drive, Intramuros 1002 Manila, Metro Manila T: +63 (0)2 527 3248 F: +63 (0)2 527 3279 W: www.immigration.gov.ph
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Embassy of the Philippines
Laan Copes van Cattenburch 125 2585 EZ The Hague T: +31(0)70 360 4820 F: +31(0)70 356 0030 E: consular@philembassy.nl W: http://philembassy.nl
Agency for International Business and Cooperation (EVD)

Juliana van Stolberglaan 148 2595 CL The Hague T: +31 (0)70 778 8888 E: filipijnen@info.evd.nl W: www.evd.nl
The Netherlands Chamber of Commerce (KvK)

Koningskade 30 2596 AA The Hague T: +31 (0)70 314 3400 F: +31 (0)70 314 3490 W: www.kvk.nl
contacts in the netherlands
Philippine Honorary Consulate Amsterdam

World Trade Center Amsterdam Strawinskylaan 659, Toren C Etage 6 1077 XX Amsterdam T: +31 (0)20 714 7100 F: +31 (0)20 714 7101 Email: info@consulaatgeneraal.nl
Ministry of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality

Prins Clauslaan 8 2595 AJ The Hague T: +31 (0)70 378 40 62 W: www.minlnv.nl
Philippine Honorary Consulate Rotterdam

Albert Plesmanweg 63 3088 GB Rotterdam T: +31 (0)10 487 3300 F: +31 (0)10 495 2609 Email:H.Meijboom@Hon-ConsulateGeneral-Ph.nl
Ministry of Economic Affairs

Bezuidenhoutseweg 30 2594 AV The Hague T: +31 (0)70 379 8911 W: www.ez.nl
Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Bezuidenhoutseweg 67 2594 AC The Hague T: +31 (0)70 348 6486 F: +31 (0)70 348 4848 W: www.minbuza.nl
National Committee for International Cooperation and Sustainable Development (NCDO)

Mauritskade 63 1092 AD Amsterdam T: +31 (0)20 568 8755 F: +31 (0)20 568 8787 E: info@ncdo.nl W: www.ncdo.nl
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89 34 90 109 35 91 140 East West Seed Ecorys Emergency Help Philippines Foundation Europa Design Philippines Inc. Exact Software Philippines Inc. 86 37 122 66 38
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ACGS Inc. Active Discovery Design Agrico Agriterra Araw Masaya Avebe (Far East) Pte Ltd Ayala Museum
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Business in Development (BiD) Network Foundation 110
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Far East Furniture Filipino Travel Center Inc. FNV Mondiaal 67 39 123
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Cagayan Valley Programme on Enviroment and Development Campina Friesland Foods Cebu Child at Venture Claymount Assemblies Philippines Inc. Cordaid Centre for the Promotion of Imports from Developing Countries 148 99 142 111 60 112 33
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GEA Grasso Inc. GIS tailor-made Inc. Global Fruit B.V. 93 40 94
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D & V Business Service Dark & Light Blind Care Diretso Trading Limited DMV International DSM Fibre Intermediates DSM Special Products Dutch Windmill Foods Inc. Duyvis Wiener B.V. 36 121 61 62 63 64 65 92
Haarlemmermeer Haas-Mondomix B.V. Heemhorst International B.V. Heeten Helpgood Center Philippines Help Filipino Children Foundation Holland America Line N.V. Holland Tulips Horizon Holland Foundation Hypor
142 95 96 124 125 41 97 126 98
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ICCO & Kerk in Aktie IHC Merwede ING Bank N.V. International Child Support 114 46 50 127
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People on a Mission Perfetti van Melle Philippines Inc. Phil Fonds Foundation Philippine Solidarity Group Netherlands Philips Electronics and Lightning Inc. Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corporation Plan Private Sector Investment Programme PUM-Netherlands Senior Experts 129 71 130 154 74 81 131 32 132
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Terre des Hommes TNT Worldwide Express Philippines Inc. Topigs Philippines Inc. Tradinco Instruments Trees for Travel 134 54 102 77 135
J
Joh-Ensched Security Printers Jumbo Manila 68 47
U
Unilever Philippines Inc. 84
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KLM Royal Dutch Airlines Kusters Engineering B.V. 52 69
V
Valk-Omni Philippines Co. Ltd. Van Aarsen Pacific, Inc. Van Luin Foods Philippines Van Oord Manila Van Ruyten Meattrading B.V. VanW Creative Communication Inc. Verening Haarlemmermeer Cebu (VHC) Vostermans Companies (EMI) 103 104 105 44 106 59 142 107
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Liliane Foundation Liquigaz Philippines Corp. 116 70
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ROC Zadkine RSCC Orphanage 151 133
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National Museum of Ethnology Leiden National Museum of the Philippines Netherlands Fellow Foundation of the Philippines Netherlands Fellowship Programme Nicha Metier Enterprise 140 140 147 146 48
s
Schippers Philippines Inc. Schuurmans & Van Ginneken Phils. Inc. Seatrade Groningen Shell Companies in the Philippines Shell Philippines Exploration B.V. Shell Shared Service Centre Manila Smartdesign Inc. Spliethoff Group Subic Bay Yacht Services Inc. 100 101 57 78 80 79 72 42 58
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Walk and Work Foundation Weir Minerals Netherlands B.V. Word and Deed 136 82 137
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Oxfam Novib 128
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Young Focus 118
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Editor: Maaike Kriellaars Design by: QDP Graphics Services Printed by: Apple Printers Printed in: Metro Manila, the Philippines First printed in: July 2009
With many thanks to the Dutch companies and organisations and their Philippine representatives and counterparts that have provided the embassy with information about their activities in the Philippines. The embassy is also grateful to Maaike Kriellaars who dedicated her time in the Philippines to create this handbook.
Sources
Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs (www.minbuza.nl) CIA, The World Factbook The Economist, Country Report The Netherlands Otto van den Muijzenberg, Four Centuries of Dutch-Philippine economic relations, 1600-2000 Philippine Board of Investments
Pictures
Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs: cover, p9, p13, p15, p17, p18, p52, p85, p88, p144 Alex van Hagen: cover, p11, p21, p24, p56, p73, p80 and p145 Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands Manila: p23 Jumbo Manila: p49 TNT p50 ING: p54 Shell (Walter Villa and Kathy Chua): p74 Unilever: p78 Philips: p82 East West Seed: p86 Phil Fonds Foundation: p113 ICCO p114 Liliane Foundation: p116 Young Focus: p118, p120 Association Haarlemmermeer Cebu: p138, p150 National Museum of the Philippines: p141 NFFPI: p147 Merlijn van Weerd: p149 ROC Zadkine: p151 Gerard Persoon: p152
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Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, 2009

Dutch Companies in the Philippines

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Robert G. Brinks Ambassador

The Two Countries at a Glance

country profile netherlands

Windmills on the Kinderdijk 

country profile philippines

Dutch Foreign Policy

the Eastern Scheldt storm surge barrier 1

Focus on Human Rights

The Economy of the Netherlands

The International Criminal Court in The Hague

Economic Indicators (2008)

The Binnenhof in The Hague 17

The port of Rotterdam 1

The Netherlands Embassy in Manila

Dutch-Philippine imports and exports

CSR project of the ING Bank in Tondo, Manila 21

Dutch investment in the Philippines

The overseas flow of people

The Netherlands Embassy in Manila

A history of diplomatic relations

A jeepney in Baguio, North Luzon 24

Business in the Philippines

Business in the Philippines

Sectors in the Philippine Economy and Investment Opportunities

Information and Communication Technology

Business in the Philippines

Business Process Outsourcing (BPO)

Business in the Philippines

Why doing business in the Philippines?

Dutch Companies in the Philippines

THE Philippine-netherlands business council

The Philippine-Netherlands Business Council

THE PRIVATE SECTOR INVESTMENT PROGRAMME

The Private Sector Investment Programme

The Centre for the Promotion of Imports from Developing Countries

The Centre for the Promotion of Imports from Developing Countries

Active Discovery Inc.

Percentage of Dutch ownership

D&V Business Services

Active in the Philippines Employees in the Philippines Percentage of Dutch ownership

Makati, Metro Manila 50 100%

ECORYS Research & Consulting

Active in the Philippines Represented in the Philippines by

Offices in Asia and the Pacific

Project offices in several countries

Exact Software Philippines Inc.

Active in the Philippines Employees in the Philippines Parent company

Nationwide 15 Exact Group B.V. Poortweg 6 2613 PA Delft the Netherlands

Percentage of Dutch ownership Offices in Asia and the Pacific

Filipino Travel Center Inc.

GIS tailor-made Inc.

Percentage of Dutch ownership

Holland America Line N.V.

Cooperation with the Palompon Institute of Technology

Percentage of Dutch ownership Offices in Asia and the Pacific

100% Agencies in South-Korea, Japan and Singapore

Van Oord Manila

About Van Oord

Percentage of Dutch ownership Offices in Asia and the Pacific

100 % Singapore (Southeast Asia Office)

Represented in the Philippines by

Offices in Asia and the Pacific

Windmills on the Kinderdijk

the Eastern Scheldt storm surge barrier 1

The port of Rotterdam 1

Crew on board of a Jumbo vessel 4

The Taguig Skyline 7

View over Rotterdam and the Erasmus Bridge

World famous Dutch tulips