Market Research

• pollution and decimation of coastal mangrove swamps
• growing fisheries depletion
• destruction of coral reefs, from river silt erosion
• loss of natural habitats and the bio-diversity within
• uncontrolled and rapid deforestation
• soil erosion
• air pollution, from motor vehicular emissions
• water pollution, from mining and other industrial activities

Primary Trading Partners

• Import Partners: Japan 19%, US 16%, EU 9%, South Korea 8%, Singapore 6%, Taiwan 6%
• Export Partners: US 30%, Japan 15%, Netherlands 8%, Singapore 8%, Taiwan 8%, Hong Kong 5%

Major Goods Exported

• electronic equipment, machinery and transport equipment, garments, coconut products

Major Goods Imported

• raw materials and intermediate goods, capital goods, consumer goods, fuels

Industrial Outlook

Much of the Philippines economic stability depends heavily on the performance of two major trading partners, the US and Japan. Major industries include textiles, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, wood products, food processing, electronics assembly, petroleum refining, and fishing.

News, Business and Culture

• Philippines Business Protocol
• American Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines
• Business in the Philippines
• Filipino Internet Business Center:
• How to Do Business in the Philippines
• Philippines Business Center
• Major Philippines search engine

Government Links

• Philippines Govt.
• Department of Foreign Affairs
• National Statistics Offices
• Office of the President

Import Export & Industrial Resources

• Philippines Industry - Official portal of the Department of Trade and Industry, Philippines
• Philippines Trade Union - The Trade Union Congress of the Philippines.
• Business Philippines - Philippine business community portal; ultimate guide/source of information.
• Philippines Business News - The online version of the Philippines' leading business newspaper.
• Australia Philippines Trade - Official site of the Australia-Philippines Business Council.
• Philippines Business Opportunities - Site to buy/sell Philippines-based products worldwide.
• B2B Philippines - Philippines business and culture column from Manila Philippines.
• European Chambers of Commerce Philippines - The leading domestic and foreign business groups in the Philippines.
• Doing Business In The Philippines - Philippine business marketing directory offering internet business program for entrepreneurs.
• Filipino.com - Philippine Information, Business, Trade & Tourism Data, Updated Regularly.