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PHILIPPINES spotlight on the
a peek into southeast asia’s rising tiger
presented at:
Augusto Manalo Immediate Past President, Philippine Constructors Association President, J.E. Manalo & Co. Inc.
Who we are
Who we are
Ronaldo Elepano 1st Vice President, Philippine Constructors Association 1st Vice President for Global Business Development, DM Consunji Inc. Overall Chairman, Philconstruct Events, Exhibitions & Conferences Corp.
Who we are
Anthony Fernandez President & Chief Operating Officer, First Balfour Past President, Philippine Constructors Association Inc.
Jorge Consunji Past President, Philippine Constructors Association Chief Operating Officer, DM Consunji Inc.
Who we are
Where exactly is the Philippines
First things first:
You are here
This is the Philippines
Approximately 18 hours by plane
7,.107 islands connected by
9 international
airports
Laoag
Subic Bay
Clark
Manila
Puerto Princesa
Kalibo
Cebu
Davao
General Santos
Why should you invest in this small country
You might be wondering:
The Philippines is among the top trading partners of the United States. Our countries’ close commercial relationship dates back to more than a hundred years.
The United States is one of our largest suppliers of imported goods.
Overall, the Philippines has been a star performer for 4 consecutive quarters now with over 7% economic growth rate, sending investor confidence ratings to record-breaking highs.
Net Foreign Direct Investments also rose in October 2013 by 66% to USD 254 million from USD153 million in the same month in 2012
Top gross placements in the first 10 months of 2013 came from: • United States of America • Japan • Singapore • Mexico • British Virgin Islands
Standard & Poor followed suit and named it The First Sovereign Rising Star of 2013, upgrading its investment grade from BB+ to BBB-.
Experts’ growth forecast for 2014 GDP is 7.0 percent.
We have a strong real estate market that is favorable to investors.
Fact Metro Manila ranks
4th in terms of investment prospects for real estate
in the entire Asian region.
Growth outlook for the country remains high with international banks and organizations expressing positive prognosis for the country.
The region’s economic leaders for the coming year will be: Korea, Malaysia and (despite a devastating typhoon) the Philippines. We are raising our growth forecast for the Philippines from 6.2 per cent to 6.7 per cent in 2014.
- Nomura, global investment bank
The Philippines will lead growth in Southeast Asia through [2014]. Solid domestic demand should support growth.
- International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Growth in the Philippines, one of Asia's fastest growing economies, is likely to hit 6.5 percent in 2014.
- World Bank
US business engagement with the Philippines is longstanding and promising. To add to our impressive growth over the years, here are a few unique advantages our country has to offer.
We are the 5th largest English-speaking nation in the world
Hello.
How are you? It’s nice to meet you.
We are warm and friendly people who hold American products and technologies in high regard.
What does the Philippine construction industry have to offer
You might be asking:
Our construction industry, one of our economic pillars, is
expected to grow by as much as 46% in 2014
The total of new construction projects lined up amounts to USD 23.4 billion
Source: BCI Asia
The government is looking to roll out Public-Private
Partnership deals with a value of
at least USD 4 billion over the next several years
USD 21 billion worth of remittances
from overseas workers is also seen to drive
government spending on infrastructure
Experts predict that this industry will be worth as much as USD 20.6 billion
by the end of 2015.
How can I be part of this?
You may be wondering:
Introducing:
Southeast Asia’s longest running and the Philippines’ no. 1 construction show
25th
The only trade show to be held in 2 massive
venues simultaneously
Top foreign brands represented at the show
China
13.5%
Germany
6%
8.5%
South Korea
18.5% USA 6% Japan
By country of origin
Companies & brands represented:
1,105
Trade Visitors:
64,719
Your kind of buyers
Contracting / Sub-contracting
Engineering
Architecture & Design
Property Development
Manufacturing
Others
28.15%
23.44%
21.5%
19.01%
3.9%
4.01%
November 5 to 8 SMX Convention Center
and World Trade Center Metro Manila
Questions
Philconstruct Events, Exhibitions & Conferences Corp.
Tel. No.: (+63 2) 631 31 35 Email: [email protected]
Website: www.philconstruct.com
Contact us