THIS MONTH'S HIGHLIGHTS

RP accession to RKC to facilitate trade
EDC creates Networking Committee on Human Resource Development 
EDC awarded Presidential Citation 
EDC Secretariat bags PHILEXPORT 5S Hall of Fame Award 

RP Accession to RKC to facilitate trade

 

On 25 June 2010, the Republic of the Philippines deposited the instrument of accession to the International Convention on the Simplification and Harmonization of Customs Procedures (Revised Kyoto Convention or RKC) with the World Customs Organization (WCO) during the 115th/116th Annual Sessions of the WCO’s Council.

Mr. Kunio Mikuriya, WCO Secretary General said in his speech that he is pleased with the increasing number of accessions to the WCO instrument, as it plays a key role in facilitating trade and is regarded as a blueprint for effective and modern Customs procedures.

Recognized as a major trade facilitation instrument, some of the Revised Kyoto Convention’s key elements include the application of simplified customs procedures in a predictable and transparent environment, the maximum use of information technology, the utilization of risk management, a strong partnership with the trade and other stakeholders, and a readily accessible system of appeals.
With the accession, the Philippines will now work on its compliance to RKC within 3 years.

 

EDC creates Networking Committee on Human Resource Development

 

The Export Development Council created the Networking Committee on Human Resource Development (NC-HRD) that will focus on industry-academe partnership to support the required skills of the industry. It will work for integrating the industry and the education sector to match the skills and knowledge of the workforce with the needs of the industry.

The NC-HRD shall be composed of sector representatives from the Philippine Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Semiconductor & Electronics Industries of the Philippines, Inc., Federation of Free Workers, Philippine Construction Association, Business Processing Association of the Philippines, and Motor vehicle Parts & Components as members.

The government sector representatives are from the Department of Trade and Industry and the Department of Education, the Department of Labor and Employment, the Commission on Higher Education, and the Technical Education & Skills Development Authority as members.

EDC awarded Presidential Citation

 

The Export Development Council (EDC) was awarded a Presidential Citation by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo. The Citation Plaque was handed to EDC Vice-Chair Sergio Ortiz-Luis, Jr. and EDC Excom Chair Thomas G. Aquino by Executive Secretary Leandro Mendoza last 28 June 2010 at Malacanan Palace.

EDC was nominated by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Presidential Management Staff (PMS) in recognition of its steadfast support, vital partnership and full cooperation with the Philippine government under the Arroyo Administration, which contributed significantly to the successful implementation of its policies and priorities, particularly the development of the export industry, and to the upliftment of the lives and welfare of the Filipino People.

EDC plans to continue its advocacies with the strengthening of the Export Development Act, as part of its priority legislative advocacy.

EDC Secretariat bags PHILEXPORT 5S Hall of Fame Award

 

For consistently winning five times in a row, the Export Development Council Secretariat was awarded a Plaque of Recognition as the first awardee of the 5S Hall of Fame, for consistently leading in the implementation of the PHILEXPORT 5S Standards. The simple ceremony was held at the PHILEXPORT Boardroom last 28 June 2010 during the launching of the “5S level up to 6S”.

EDC takes pride in being a role-model in keeping the office environment clean and in order at all times which enhances the productivity of the staff.