Federation of Philippine Industries. Inc. (FPI)

VISION
The Federation of Philippine Industries (FPI) envisions a Philippines that has become globally competitive, with global presence through Filipino multinationals; a Philippines that has achieved sustained growth, characterized by a high standard of living for al and a enhanced environment. This vision of the Philippines as a global player is made possible through the Industry Development Council. The FPI envision that business will be proactive and broad-based in its concerns, sensitive not only to its own interests but also to those of other sectors such as labor and consumers, environmentally responsible.

PRIORITY GOALS
The priority goals of FPI are the following:
· Reduce costs of doing businesses: leveling the playing field by ensuring parity internally and externally so that the country’s globalization policy can be supported, including the provision of safely nels.
· Proactively propose legislation to enhance economic development.
· Continue and improve in informing members and the public about economic issues/policies which affect business directions.
· Create more jobs.
· Ensure competitive prices.
· Promote exports through strong domestic performance in quality and availability or products: FROM LOCAL TO GLOBAL.
· Openly champion fair labor practices.

STRATEGIES
In order to achieve its priority goals. FPI will undertake the following strategies:
· Develop a clear, proactive policy agenda with a clear and consistent advocacy program.
· Provide membership with service programs for specific and important issues, e.q., anti-dumping, labor contracting.
· Build a strong information facility to:
a) access business-related government plans and decisions, and
b) disseminate this information to key audiences.
· Organize and support a full-time secretarial with access to specialized, issue-focused professional expertise.
· Establish a working system of internal (FPI) and external (key sectors of Philippine society) networking.
· Reposition the public image and change the negative stereotype of local industry.

SERVICES
The FPI, through its Board of Directors, Officers, Task Forces and Secretariat, serves its stakeholders, most especially its members, by means of
1.) ADVOCACY
2.) NETWORKING
3.) PROVISION OF INFORMATION
4.) WEEKLY NEWSLETTER

As narrated in its History and Achievements. FPI has tirelessly carried out its advocacy work on many issues, e.g., tariffs, power, wages and on many fronts such as congress, the Office of the President, the various Executive Departments, etc.

The FPI continues to carry on its all-important work of advocacy by:
1.) preparing position papers on issues that vitally effect industry;
2.) attending congressional committee hearings and floor debase on relevant legislation; and
3.) networking with key sectors of Philippine society to promote business and industry: other business sectors, government, labour, media, consumers and academe.

In today’s world, information is vital to the success of business and industry. In this area, FPI:
1.) alerts members regarding current developments which vitally affect them such as proposed legislation and the status of such legislation and the status of such legislation in congress, Executive orders, etc.
2.) builds up database on key concerns such as tariffs, dumping, International agreements, etc., and
3.) disseminates information to its members via computer link p and its weekly newsletter, and to the public by means of periodic press conferences and interviews.

5.) 1997 EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
Chairman of the Board – Felix K. Maramba
President – Raul T. Concepcion
Executive vice President – Antonio M. Garcia
VP-Manufacturing – Claro C. Arriola
VP-Agriculture – Jose T. Baldonado
Board Secretary – Wilson C. Wy Tiu
Secretary General – Joseph H. Francia

6.) FPI TASK FORCES
Task Forces Chairman
Membership…………………………………… Linda T. Chai
Duty Free & Retail Trade…………………… Jesus L. Arranza
Labour …………………………………………. Wilson C. Wy Tiu
Customs Operation ………………………….. Claro C. Arriola
Peace & Order …………………………………. Menelco J. Carlos, Jr. /Jesus L. Arranza

7.) FPI STRUCTURE
At present, the FPI consists of twenty-one (21) industry association, and seventy (70) corporate members. The Board of Directors is composed of fifteen (15) elected members; eight (8) represent the industry associations and seven (7) represent the corporate members.

8.) LIST OF MEMBERS
(INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION)
1.) Association of Consolidated Automotive parts producers, Inc. (ACAPP)
2.) Association of Flexible Packaging Manufactured of the Philippines
3.) Cassava Planters and Millers Association of the Philippines
4.) Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines (CAMPI)
5.) Coconut Oil Refiners Association (CORA)
6.) Confederation of Sugar Producers Association (CONFED)
7.) Philippine Association of Local Service Contractor (PALCON)
8.) Philippine Association of Battery Manufacturers (PABMA)
9.) Philippine Association of Feed Millers, Inc.
10.) Philippine Association of Flour Millers (PAFMIL)
11.) Philippine Coconut Producers Association (PCOPA)
12.) Philippine Electrical Electronics & Allied Industry Federation (PEEAIF)
13.) Philippine Electric wires Manufacturers Association (PEWMA)
14.) Philippine Sugar Millers Association (PSMA)
15.) Philippine Swine Producers Association (PSPA)
16.) Philippine Oleochemical Manufacturers Association of the Philippines (POMA)
17.) Philippine Palm Oil Growers Association (PPOGA)
18.) Philippine Rubber Industry Association (PRIA)
19.) Pulp and Paper Manufacturers Association of the Philippines (PULPAPEL)
20.) Textile Mills Association of the Philippines (TMAP)
21.) Tire Manufacturers of the Philippines (TMAP)

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Welcome to the new NEPA website!

In order to provide members and friends with real-time updates on various economic, social and political issues, the leadership of NEPA created this new website – nepa1934.org.

This new website features the following:

  • a library of pasts and current writings of NEPA stalwarts and materials on economic nationalism
  • news on current NEPA activities, programs and projects
  • and position papers of NEPA on current issues
  • subscription to the NEPA Courier (official NEPA newsletter) and the NEPA Journal (the theoretical paper of the Association)
  • multimedia library of videos and photo essays of activities and interviews with NEPA leaders
  • a menu of professional services offered by NEPA experts
  • features on Filipino companies and products endorsed by NEPA
  • links to websites of progressive and nationalist organizations

As it is, the NEPA website is a work in progress.  Certain segments are still being made like the first issue of the NEPA Courier and the NEPA Journal. Videos still have to be edited. The roster of NEPA experts are still being canvassed and their services and expertise are being sorted. Profiles of Filipino companies and products that will be featured are still being made.  We hope to complete all segments by January 2012.

We promise to continue upgrading and improve upon the content and layout so as to make your trip to NEPA a worthwhile and regular feature of your internet surfing. Please feel free to send your comments and suggestions.

Mabuhay!

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NEPA Celebrates 77th Founding Anniversary

The National Economic Protectionism Association (NEPA) successfully celebrated its 77th Founding Anniversary last November 18 at the Club Filipino, San Juan with the Dangal ng NEPA Awards highlighting the event.

The Dangal ng NEPA Awards, NEPA’s recognition given to men and women who contributed significantly to the Association, were awarded to NEPA presidents and stalwarts led by Sec. Salvador M. Enriquez, Jr. NEPA chairman and former NEPA President (1978-82).

Among the other awardees were Dr. Jorge V. SIbal, (former sec-general), Dr. Rene T. Ofreneo, (NEPA president 1994-1996), Nelson Aboganda (NEPA president 1996-2000), Faustino Mendoza, Jr. (NEPA President 2000-2008), and Charito Planas (NEPA Quezon City).

In his remarks, Sec. Salvador M. Enriquez, Jr. exhorted some 100 NEPA members and friends to go on the “offensive” against imperialist powers in order to build a strong country. “If we must steal their technology, spy on their ways, so be it, but let us build our country, enough is enough,” Enriquez boomed.

The 77th Anniversary Celebration also featured the oath taking of new  NEPA members, some coming as far as Sorsogon (led by Bokal Vladimir  Frivaldo and Dr. Christine Espenilla), Naga (Helios Pastoral), and student chapters from Adamson University (led by Charry Rada) and Quezon City Polytechnic University (led by Lani Cidro).

Dignitaries led by former congressmen Satur Ocampo of Makabayan Party, Liza Maza (Gabriela) and Meneleo Carlos, president of the Federation of Philippine Industries (FPI) graced the NEPA affair.

Satur Ocampo recalled how NEPA principles taught in elementary and high school subjects during the 50’s helped him in his path to nationalism. Liza Maza proudly shared that her first job out of college at Scholastica’s College was to work as assistant executive director and researcher for then NEPA president Salvador M. Enriquez.

Meneleo Carlos, president of the FPI, bewailed the downtrend in Philippine manufacturing due to the rapid decline in tariff protection and shared NEPA’s hopes to reinvigorate the Buy Made-in-the Philippines Products Campaign. The FPI have a long standing Buy Pinoy Campaign.

Meanwhile, in his acceptance speech, Dr. Ofreneo said that the association’s economic protectionist creed must expand to environmental protectionism and social protectionism.  Ofreneo’s message echoed well with NEPA partners like the Foundation for Sustainable Society Inc. (FSSI) Executive Director Jay Lacsamana who emphasized their organization’s commitment to the triple bottom-line  echoing Ofreneo’s “three” protectionism.

Also joining the affair were NEPA partners in the civil society circuit and interests groups like Likhaan (inventors association), Center for National Budget led by Joseph Ranola, Ibon Foundation, Alternative Media Venture, Campaigns and Action for Mother Earth Foundation (CAME).

Jess Santiago, noted nationalist singer-composer performed several nationalist songs.

Bayan De la Cruz, current NEPA president, said in his closing speech recalled the year’s achievement and his plans for the coming year. He said that the campaign to reinvigorate the Buy Made-in-the-Philippines Products Week and the industrialization advocacy will top his agenda. Brian Lu, NEPA vice-president opened the ceremonies.

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