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: secretariat@philconstruct.com

Website: www.philconstruct.com

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