1. Business Opportunities: Philippines Philippine Trade & Investment Center Philippine Consulate General – Chicago 10 March 2010 10 March 2010 MBDA Global Business Forum

4. ASEAN Economic Community ASEAN as a single market and production base by 2015 Market of 583 million people Engaged with FTA negotiations (China, Japan, Korea, ANZ, India and EU) Dynamic growth (4.5% GDP growth in 2010) Global trade of $$ 1.3 trillion Hosts $153 B FDI from US (7% share)

5. The Philippines  Deep historical and cultural ties  “Solidly pro-American” Market of 90 million US is largest market and among top sources of FDI Bilateral trade : $ 16 billion Electronics & components Machinery & components Auto parts & components Garments Wheat & soy

6.  Quality Human Resources  Affinity with the West  Natural Endowment  Strategic location in Asia The Philippine Advantage

7.  Highly educated  English proficient  Strongly customer service oriented  Excellent in the practice of professions  Highly trainable and with fast learning curve  Cost efficient  Adaptable to universal cultures  High level of commitment and loyalty Available Quality Human Resources

9. Regional Hub Access to ASEAN Market Asian key cities are within 4 hours by plane Strategic Location

10. Agriculture / Agribusiness & Fishery Infrastructure Engineered Products Tourism / Health & wellness IT Services / BPO Philippine Business Agenda

11. Philippine IT Services  Business Processing  Contact Center  Software Development  Engineering & Architectural Design Services  Medical & Legal Transcription  Computer Graphics & Animation  Game Development

12. Leadings Sectors for US Exports & Investments Best Prospects for Non-Agricultural Goods and Services Information Technology with Focus on Hardware, Software, and Consulting Service Telecommunications Equipment Construction Equipment Building Materials Pharmaceuticals Water Resource Equipment/Services Medical Equipment Food Processing and Packaging Equipment Pollution Control Equipment/Services Electric Power Systems

13. Leadings Sectors for US Exports & Investments Best Prospects for Agricultural Products wine and beer dairy products fruits & vegetable (fresh/juices/canned) breakfast cereals and pancake mixes poultry meat red meat products (fresh/chilled/frozen/prepared/preserved/processed) snack foods chocolate candies and confectionery frozen french fries sauces, dressings and condiments pet foods

14. Leadings Sectors for US Exports & Investments Investment Opportunities Information & Communication Technology Retailing Franchising Power

15. Philippine Trade & Investment Center Philippine Consulate General Chicago, IL USA 60602 Tel: 312 345 9030 Email: ptic-ch@sbcglobal.net GLENN G. PEÑARANDA Special Trade Representative Your focal point for doing business with the Philippines :