Economic Overview
- Service sector is the major GDP contributor followed by industry
and agriculture sectors.
- The nation has been ranked on the 24th position in terms of
purchasing parity according to the world bank.
- The nation's GDP has crossed the mark of $299.6 billion.
- National economy has been characterized as the world's 37th
largest economy.
International Trade
Major Export Items
Semiconductors and Electronic Products, Transport Equipment, Garments,
Copper Products, Petroleum Products, Coconut Oil, Fruits
Main Destinations of Exports
United States, Japan, Netherlands, China, Singapore, Malaysia
Major Import Items
Electronic Products, Mineral Fuels, Machinery and Transport Equipment,
Iron and Steel, Textile Fabrics, Grains, Chemicals, Plastic
Main Origins of Imports
United States, Japan, Singapore, China, South Korea, Saudi Arabia,
Malaysia, Thailand
Contacts of Trade
Ministries/ Associations
| Philippine Chamber of Commerce & Industry |
Chamber of International Trade |
Manila Chamber of Commerce |
G/F East Wing Secretariat
Building
PICC, CCP Complex
Roxas Boulevard, Manila
Philippines
Tel.: +(63)-(2)-8338591/5/8310340/1
Fax: +(63)-(2)-8338895
E-mail: pcciintr@mozcom.com
|
1143 Pasong Tamo
Makati, Metro Manila 1200
Philippines
Tel.: +(63)-(2)-851855/854292
Fax: +(63)-(2)-8193612
|
410 Shurdut Building
Intramuros, Manila
Philippines
Tel.: +(63)-(2)-498321
|
| European
Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines |
Federation
of Filipino-Chinese Chambers of Commerce & Industry |
Cebu
Chamber of Commerce & Industry |
19/F PSBank Tower
Sen Gil Puyat Ave. Cor. Tindalo Street, Makati City Metro Manila
Philippines
Tel.: +(63)-(2)-7596680/8451324
Fax: +(63)-(2)-7696690/1/8451395/6/7
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P.O.Box 23
6th Floor, Federation Centre
Muelle de Bindono, Manila
Philippines
Tel.: +(63)-(2)-474921/5
Fax: +(63)-(2)-5301369
|
CCCI Center, Corner 11th &
13th Street North Reclamation Area
Cebu City 6000
Philippines
Tel.: +(63)-(32)-2321421/3/4
Fax: +(63)-(32)-2321422
E-mail: ccci@esprint.com
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Business Visa Rules
- Passport with 6 months validity along with the one recent
passport size photograph.
- Fully completed and signed visa application form.
- Letter written on company's letterhead stating the purpose of
name of the applicant, job description, purpose of business visit.
It should be signed by an authorized person other than the applicant
itself.
- If the trip to philippines is sponsored by the company then the
applicant is required to submit the letter with reference to it. In
other case, the applicant is needed to give proof of his financial
stability like bank statement etc. which can clearly states that he
can bear daily financial expenditure incurred during his stay in
philippines.
- Letter of invitation from the business associate or company of
philippines.
Business Hours
Offices: Monday to Friday from 08:00 - 17:00
Banks: Monday to Friday from 09:00 - 15:00
Public Holidays
| Festival |
Date |
| New Year's Day |
January 01 |
| Sinulog |
January 16 |
| Chinese New Year |
Date Varies |
| Bian liberation day |
February 05 |
| Evelio Javier Day |
February 11 |
| Valenzuela City day |
February 14 |
| Cebu City Charter Day |
February 24 |
| Good Friday |
Date Varies |
| Osmena Day |
September 09 |
| Siquijor day |
September 17 |
| Charter day |
September 18 |
| Oroquieta City Day |
October 16 |
| Leyte Landing Day |
October 20 |
| All Saints Day |
November 01 |
| Eidul Fitr |
Date Varies |
| Bonifacio Day |
November 30 |
| Founding day |
December 13 |
| Lopez Jaena Day |
December 18 |
| Christmas |
December 25 |
| Rizal Day |
December 30 |
| New Year's Eve |
December 31 |
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