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Learn How to Import Goods to the Philippines

In the advent of globalization and Free Trade Agreements where tariff barriers were lowered if not removed in international trade, importation of goods can be your new source of business! Take advantage of this rare opportunity to enter the Philippine Market. 

To teach you the secrets of importers, the Center for Global Best Practices will host a pioneering program entitled, “Best Practices Guide on How to Import Goods to the Philippines” scheduled on Thursday, August 9, 2018 at the EDSA Shangri-La Hotel, Mandaluyong City, Philippines.

This special training will provide you a comprehensive step-by-step guide on the whole importation process in the Philippines – from applying for an import license to ensuring the safety and security of the delivery and arrival of your goods. This lecture will also arm you with the right knowledge and fresh insights to save you millions in costs, time, effort and even preventable mistakes committed by most importers. 

Update yourselves on the free-trade agreements (with lowered to zero-tariffs), rate of duty for the top 20 imported products in the Philippines, ways to get a faster customs clearance by unravelling the maze at customs, and many more!

This special program will feature Ms. Maria Lydia “Deedee” A. Ledonio, whom is the author of the book, The Basic Guidelines on Importing into the Philippines: A Handbook for Commercial Importers. With over 25 years of experience in the importing scene, she has help hundreds of importers to safely bring in various products from all over the world into the Philippine Market – whether it is for trading or for meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE). Currently, she is the president of Columbia Transport, Inc. (Coltrans) and managing partner of Coltrans Exhibits, Inc. She obtained her master’s degree on Entrepreneurship from the Asian Institute of Management and her bachelor’s degree in Commerce from University of Santo Tomas. She also founded Dee’s Gourmet Popcorn and many other businesses.
You may also find of interest the following International Trade Programs:


1) INCOTERMS: Revised International Rules in the Interpretation of Trade Terms

    Friday, September 14, 2018


2) Mastering the Use of LC for Import and Export

     Wednesday & Thursday, October 10 & 11, 2018



3) Revised ISBP on LC Transactions

     Wednesday & Thursday, November 28 & 29, 2018


4) ICC Model International Sales Contracts
    Date to be announced!

You may also find of interest other Best Practices Programs:

1) How to REALLY Read Financial Statements
     Thursday & Friday, July 26 & 27, 2018

2) Best Practices in Resource Mobilization and Management
     for Private Colleges and Universities
    Thursday and Friday, August 2 & 3, 2018

3) Best Practices in Implementing Effective Business Controls
     Thursday, August 16, 2018
     (CPD-Accredited)

4) BIR Computerized Accounting System Compliance
     for Medium and Large Taxpayers
     Monday, August 20, 2018 (Baguio City)
     Thursday, September 20, 2018 (Cebu City)

5) How to Use Parliamentary Procedures for Effective Meetings
     Friday, August 31, 2018

6) Understanding Cooperative Financial Statements
     Thursday & Friday, September 6 & 7, 2018

7) Corporate Governance Board Effectiveness Best Practices
     Friday, November 9, 2018

8) Tax Rights & Remedies for SMEs & Large Taxpayers
     Friday, October 5, 2018

9) Families' Guide to Wills, Trusts & Inheritance

     Friday, November 23, 2018



10) Best Practices in Handling Customs Tax Audits & Remedies

      Date to be announced!


11) many more at www.cgbp.org

Interested participants may contact
Centerfor Global Best Practices

Telephone Numbers:
Metro Manila: (+63 2) 842-7148 or 59 and (+63 2) 556-8968 or 69
Baguio Line: (+63 74) 423-2914
Cebu City: (+63 32) 512-3106 or 07
Legaspi City: (+63 52) 736-0148

CGBP also accepts in-house training and consulting for individuals, families, and corporate clients. We invite you to check our website for a complete list of Best Practices programs.

Note: Public officials and government employees attending these training programs are exempted from the P2,000 limit set by COA based on Department of Budget and Management circular 563 issued on April 22, 2016.

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