Business Review - Vol. XXVIII No. 5 - August-September 2012 Issue (Preview)

Europe News

THE EU IN FACTS & FIGURES

The tallest buildings

Highlights from the European Union’s 27 Countries

Tallest religious building

Ulm Minster, Germany

161.53 m

Tallest high-rise building

Shard London Bridge, United Kingdom

310 m

Tallest building

Broadcasting Tower, Gufuskalar, Iceland

412 m

3,400 m

for comparison Highest Volcano

Etna, Italy

Highest Mountain

Mont Blanc France/Italy

The largest airports

4,810 m

The largest ports

passengers handled per year 70 million

tonnes of cargo handled per year 54 million

52 million

429 million

178 million Heathrow London

Charles de Gaulle Paris

121 million

Frankfurt Airport Frankfurt Main Rotterdam Netherlands

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Antwerp Belguim

Hamburg Germany

Feature DRIVING CULTURE CHANGE:

Radical Progress achieved to promote Integrity

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ntegrity is now an honored guest at the Philippines’ table.

Once overshadowed by a systemic corruption abetted by previous government leaders, Integrity is today recognized as the even hand that levels the playing field so that business can be conducted at the speed of competition and not at the mercy of corrupt politicians. Integrity has become a powerful, existential force that has boosted economic growth.

It has restored trust in government and with trust many good things are becoming possible for the Philippines.

The victorious ascendancy of Integrity was the heartwarming backdrop to the 2nd Integrity Summit organized by the European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) and the Makati Business Club (MBC) last September 18. Over 500 visitors attended the conference at the Hotel InterContinental Manila.

The high quality of the conference’s speakers, especially those from the national government, testified to the enormous importance now attached Integrity is within government and as a way of conducting business with government.

The government’s speakers were led by President Benigno Simeon Aquino III; Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno; Secretary of Public Works and

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Highways Rogelio Singson; Secretary of Budget and Management Butch Abad; Kim Henares, Commissioner of the Bureau of Internal Revenue and Lilia de Lima, Director General of the Philippine Export Zone Authority.

Pres. Aquino, Integrity’s poster man, set the tone for this day by affirming the role Integrity played in restoring Philippine economic growth and reaffirming his commitment to ethical government.

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SHOPPING CATEGORIES: PASTRIES, BREADS, & SWEETS | BRATWÜRSTE & SPICES | PASTA & PIZZA | COLD CUTS & CHEESE | LIQUORS, WINES, & BREWS CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS | TOYS | CERAMICS, PORCELAIN, & GLASS ARTS | ARTS & CRAFTS | FASHION ACCESSORIES | OTHER CHRISTMAS GIFTS PLATINUM SPONSORS

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Member’s Corner New Members KAPCO Manufacturing Inc.

Radius Telecoms Inc.

Lots 1&2 Blk. 15 Phase 3, PEZA, Rosario Cavite Tel. No. : (046) 437-1818 to 20 Fax. No. : (046) 437-1821 Primary Representative: Yoshihika Kurosaka - President Activities : Metal Surface Treatment & Plating that caters for hard distk drive, electronics, medical, & aerospace industry

12F Tower 2, Rockwell Business Center, Meralco Compound Ortigas Avenue, Pasig City, 1604 Tel. No. : 988-5600 Fax. No. : 584-3907 Email : inquiry@radius.net.ph Website : www.radius.net.ph Primary Representative: Raymond B. RaveloPresident/CEO Activities : Fiber optic data connectivity solution

Norma Group (Asia) Pte. Ltd. Unit 20A Net Lima 5th Avenue corner 26th St. Crescent Park, West Bonifacio Global City, , Taguig City Tel. No. : 669-2712-13 Fax. No. : 651-5901 Primary Representative: Crsitopher Mercado - Country Sales Manager Activities : Global market leader in Engineered Joining Technology and provide Joining Solutions for customers by meeting their individual needs.

PNOC Renewable CorporatioN PNOC Building 6 Energy Center Rizal Drive, Fort Bonifacio Taguig City Tel. No. : 789-7662 local 7759 & 5002 Fax. No. : 840-1458/ 812-5931 Primary Representative: Roger Victor E. Buendia - OIC, President and CEO Activities : The primary vehicle of PNOC in promoting, developing and implementing new and renewable energy sources in the country

Thunderbird Filipinas 9th Floor Solar Century Tower H.V. Dela Costa corner Tordesillas Street, Salcedo Village Makati City Tel. No. : 632.885.6666 Fax. No. : 632.894.3333 Email : kagmata@thunderbird-asia.com Website : www.thunderbird-asia.com Primary Representative: Fabio Moreeti - Chairman Activities : Hotel and Resorts

Metro Dental 2F Algo Center Building 1621 LP Leviste St., Salcedo Village, Makati City Website : www.metrodental.com.ph Primary Representative: Mr. Frederic G. Peignon - COO Activities : Dental Services

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ECCP Board of Directors Michael Raeuber - President Erik Moeller Nielsen - Vice President Cyril Rocke - Vice President Consuelo Garcia - Treasurer Ed Chua - Director Anthony Cripps - Director Richard Eldridge - Director Bodo Goerlich - Director Rico Gonzales - Director Guenter Matschuck - Director John Miller - Director Bernard Poplimont - Director Philippe Reveilhac - Director Jose Luis Romero Salas - Director Roland van Wijnen - Director

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12. European Chamber network – Tap into the expertise and experience of European Chambers and European Business Organizations in surrounding markets and around the world.

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