International Business : SPOTLIGHT ON THE PHILIPPINES

Some useful addresses, phone numbers and publications for doing business in the Philippines:

OFFICIAL FOREIGN OFFICES

The Embassy of the Philippines can answer questions about visa requirements and advice about business and trade issues.

Embassy of the Philippines

1671 Massachusetts Ave. N.W. Washington, D.C. 20036 (202) 467-9300 Local offices of the Philippine Consulate General can assist the business traveler with most commonly-asked for information; detailed questions may be referred to the Philippine Embassy in Washington, DC.

Philippine Consulate

3660 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 900 Los Angeles, CA 90010 (213) 387-5321 or

447 Sutter St. San Francisco, CA 94108 (415) 433-6666

HEALTH INFORMATION

The Centers for Disease Control maintain a 24-hour health information line for travelers seeking tips on immunizations and other health advisories.

International Traveler’s Hotline

(404) 332-4559

STATE DEPARTMENT

The State Department maintains a 24-hour hot line at its Citizens Emergency Center. Travel advisories and general information about the Philippines are updated frequently.

Citizens Emergency Center

State Department

Overseas Citizens Service

2201 C. St. N.W., Room 4800 Washington, D.C. 20520 (202)647-5225

Information on safeguarding valuables and protecting personal security while traveling abroad is provided in a State Department pamphlet, “A Safe Trip Abroad,” available from:

Superintendent of Documents

U.S. Government Printing Office Washington, D.C. 20402

IN THE PHILIPPINES

The U.S. Embassy and Consulate can provide essential information and assistance to the business traveler.

U.S. Embassy

1201 Roxas Blvd. Ermita, Manila (63-2) 521-7116

U.S. Consulate

3rd Floor, PCI Bank Gororodo Avenue Lahug, Cebu (63-32) 311-261

Recorded road travel information: (63-2) 521-9261

TRADE CONTACTS

These agencies can assist businesses or offer locations and special incentives.

American Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines

2236 Chino Roces Ave. Makati, Metro Manila (63-2)818-7911 Fax (63-2)816-6359

Dept. of Trade and Industry

361 BTI Building Sen. Gil Puyat Avenue Makati, Metro Manila (63-2)818-5705 Fax (63-2)85-11-66

Board of Investment

361 BTI Building Sen. Gil Puyat Avenue Makati, Metro Manila (63-2)818-1831

Light Industry and Science Park

15/F Solid Bank Building 777 Paseo de Roxas St. Makati, Metro Manila (63-2) 88-90-61 Fax (63-2) 819-0944

Gateway Property Holdings, Inc.

G/F Jaycem Building 104 Rada St., Legaspi Village Makati, Metro Manila (63-2) 85-29-16 Fax (63-2) 817-5816

Export Processing Zone Authority

4/F Legaspi Towers 300 Roxas Boulevard, Manila (63-2) 50-56-29 Fax (63-2) 521-8659

Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry

G/F Secretariat Building PICC, CCP Complex Roxas Boulevard, Manila (63-2) 833-8591 Fax (63-2) 833-8895

Sources: Department of State; ASPAC