European biz group to set up CDO office

• Source: http://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/994285
• Thursday, June 8, 2017

By Mark D. Francisco (PNA)

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, June 8 (PNA) -- The European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) will proceed with its plan to establish an office in this city in the third quarter of the year.

The office will be ECCP’s second in Mindanao after Davao City, said Jo-Ann Vidal, Euroepan Chamber overseer for Northern Mindanao.

She said the business group remains undaunted despite the ongoing armed conflict in Marawi City, which is situated roughly 123 kilometers from this city.

“What’s happening in Marawi has never affected our timeline so far. We are continuing preparations to set up office,” Vidal said.

Between now and September, the ECCP secretariat will be touching base with European business interests located in the northern part of the island, Vidal said.

“I still have to inventory how many businesses are located here. We’re still collating,” she added.

Once the office is in place here, ECCP will do business matching and assist the European companies in their export and import needs particularly on document followups.

ECCP will also assist Filipino businesses which will put up branches in Europe, Vidal said.

With nearly 800 members, the ECCP also offers market intelligence briefings and research, access to live business opportunities, updates on the latest business developments and industry trends, assistance in internationalizing or localizing business, marketing and promotions opportunities, networking opportunities and customized training solutions.