CS Manila signs agreement with Northeastern Mindanao Region Chambers of Commerce

On October 6, 2004, Commercial Service Manila signed memoranda of understanding with the Surigao Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc., the Bislig Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc., and the Butuan City Chamber of Commerce to cooperate in the promotion of business activities between the United States, Surigao City, Butuan City and Bislig. The signing ceremonies were held at the American Business Center. The agreement was signed by Leonel Santos, Regional Governor, Northeastern Mindanao Region, Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Past President of the Surigao City Chamber of Commerce; Valentin Velasco, President of the Butuan City Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc., and Dolores Marcojos, President, Bislig Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc., and David Fulton, Commercial Counselor of the U.S. Embassy in Manila.

The agreement sets the framework for cooperation between the U.S. Commercial Service Manila with the two organizations to help companies develop new trade and investment links.


VHP Group explores cooperation with Philippine Jail officials and Local Firms

On a recent Gold Key visit to Manila, CEO Victor H. Plessner of New Jersey-based VHP Group Inc., a global security and communications consulting firm, met with local prison officials to explore ways of improving the Philippine jail and corrections system. Mr. Plessner also took the opportunity to visit local jail facilities and observe existing prison conditions.

Thereafter, CS Manila organized a seminar on security threat analysis, planning and design, which highlighted VHP Group's key fields of expertise. The seminar was attended by thirty-two (32) principals and senior executives of architectural and design firms, banks, telecommunication and utility companies and port operators.

Encouraged by the positive feedback he received out of his Gold Key meetings, Mr. Plessner wrote CS Specialist Edu Niala:

"I knew before I arrived in the Philippines that this would be a successful venture for the VHP Group. It was obvious that you had our best interests at heart. Please do not hesitate to use me as a reference for Gold Key and I look forward to working with you again in the future."

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