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Our Services

Work performed, billed at cost.

GPCCI assists and supports companies with their market entry, expansion plans, training needs, and engagement with government services in the Philippines and Germany. In close cooperation with our clients, we develop custom-tailored solutions and professionally guide you throughout the process.

Dienstleistungen
Dienstleistungen

Six departments, six services

Each with the name their own German pages give it, and their own summary.

Markteintritt und GeschäftsentwicklungMarket Entry and Business Development
We provide comprehensive support for businesses aiming to enter the Philippine market, from identifying reliable partners and analyzing market potential to evaluating investment locations and managing operations. With our local expertise and extensive network, we help you navigate challenges and seize opportunities, ensuring a smooth and successful market entry. Their page
Marketing und EventmanagementMarketing and Events Management
We provide end-to-end marketing solutions and events management services tailored to help you effectively engage your target audience in the Philippines and Southeast Asia. From strategy conceptualization to event execution, we ensure your message is delivered with impact, whether through compelling design, strategic communication, or seamless event organization. Their page
ADB-GeschäftsmöglichkeitenAccess ADB Business Opportunities
Learning about projects and tenders, guidance throughout the bidding process, navigating through and accessing key stakeholders at the bank. Their page
FachkräftezuwanderungSkilled Labor Migration
We assist German companies in navigating the process of hiring Filipino workers, ensuring compliance with Philippine regulations and promoting ethical recruitment practices. Our services include guidance on accreditation, intercultural training, and fostering a smooth integration for both employers and employees. Their page
Schulung, Aus- und WeiterbildungTraining and Development
We offer customized training programs tailored to the needs of your company. We support the growth and development of your team with personalized solutions. Their page
RegierungsangelegenheitenGovernment Affairs
The Government Affairs Department serves as the dynamic entity of advocacy for German businesses in the Philippines in ensuring a stable and predictable business environment and to provide a platform in connecting German businesses to the Philippine government. Their page

Billing on a cost basis: As a publicly mandated organization, we do not target profits but cost recovery. This reduces the financial investment of our customers.

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Markteintritt und Geschäftsentwicklung

Market entry, itemised

Six products with their own headings on their own page, each defined in one line.

Business Partner Search
Targeted identification and evaluation of sales partners and suppliers. Organization and support of business meetings in the Philippines.
Market Analysis and Studies
Compilation, analysis and evaluation of market information according to customer needs.
Location Analysis
Identification and evaluation of potential investment locations according to company requirements.
Background Check
Background check of potential local business partners, for their business situation and financial standing.
HR Support
We can help you create a job profile and communicate your vacancies through our channels, shortlist candidates and manage the search on your behalf.
Office-in-Office
An AHK employee manages your business activities in the Philippines, as a cost-effective and risk-free alternative to opening a representative office.

The AHK has therefore proven itself as a “door opener” for initiating business partnerships.

What three clients said

Published on their market entry page, each with the person and the company that said it.

Despite the business challenges brought by the pandemic, AHK Philippinen accommodated our requirements and followed through every lead in order to connect us with Philippine companies. We couldn’t have done it without their support

Richard Chee Hian Chua, Sales Director of Viessmann

We experienced AHK Philippinen as very professional and reliable partner in order to expand our business activities on the Philippines. Even in difficult times like these they perfectly managed to provide us with totally convincing results.

International department, Dr. Grandel GmbH

Entering a new market can be challenging, but with the right support, it can also be a thrilling opportunity for growth and success. AHK Philippinen provided us with the right expertise and tools needed to navigate unfamiliar terrain in the Philippines

Fritz Maier, Managing Director, ERBE Singapore
German medical technology delegates at a briefing inside the Asian Development Bank
MedTech Delegates ADB Briefing
ADB-Geschäftsmöglichkeiten

The Asian Development Bank is on their doorstep

In 2020 alone, ADB’s procurement spending reached over US$10B, with almost US$ 98M awarded to German contractors.

Facilitated Introductions
Facilitating introductions and meetings with key contacts at the Asian Development Bank, including networking events or one-on-one meetings.
Consulting Services
Helping German companies understand the project pipeline, procurement processes, and how to position themselves for upcoming opportunities.
Business Missions
Organizing and leading business missions to the Philippines, including visits to the bank and to the Business Opportunities Fair.
Representation
Personalized and comprehensive support tailored to the company’s needs: a dedicated point of contact, follow-up, and feedback.

The ADB desk

Schulung, Aus- und Weiterbildung

Four training programmes, and the system behind them

Dual training is the German vocational model, and this chamber is one of the bodies that carries it abroad.

Dual Training
Dual Training is the secret behind Germany’s continued economic success. The institutionalized cooperation between companies, vocational schools, and the local chambers of commerce and industries is the backbone of Germany’s skilled and highly effective workforce.
Intercultural Training
Customized training that provides participants with the skills to deal with the cultural differences between German and Filipino teams, with strategies to overcome common cultural barriers.
Training of Trainers (AdA) International
A concept based on the standards of the German Ordinance on Trainer Aptitude (AEVO). It contains all the vocational and occupational pedagogical basics that are indispensable for trainers.
Effective Presentation
Strategies for delivering engaging and persuasive presentations with confidence, from structuring content to mastering delivery techniques.

Training and development · Skilled labor migration and ProRecognition

Regierungsangelegenheiten

Government affairs, in their own three sentences

The department describes itself in three lines, each beginning with what it does.

We Advocate for German-Philippine Bilateral Economic Relations
Our mission is to unite the economic interests of Germany and the Philippines. We facilitate dialogues among stakeholders on critical issues faced by German companies operating in the Philippines.
We Navigate German Business in the Philippine Policy Landscape
We utilize various policy instruments such as position papers, trackers, white papers for active policy engagement, and publish materials that report advocacy-related activities and other accomplishments.
We Promote Public-Private Collaboration for German Companies
Establishing strategic partnerships, conducting meaningful courtesy visits, and organizing events that bring together government officials and business leaders.

As part of the commitment of GPCCI to the partnership, the German-Philippine Business Action Portal (GPBAP) aims to gather concerns and feedback from the German-Philippine business community regarding their business transactions with various government agencies.

The German-Philippine Business Action Portal

Initiativen

Eight initiatives the chamber runs alongside the desk work

Knowledge hubs, a regional council, the dual training system and the federal guarantee instruments.

PublikationenOur Publications
A collection of newsletters, annual reports, survey results, and resources from the AHK Network, with insights and updates on the German-Philippine business community.
German Chambers ASEAN Business CouncilGerman Chambers ASEAN Business Council
The German Chambers of Commerce and Industry in Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam established the GCABC to provide a dialogue platform, strengthen regional cooperation, and support regional trade and investment.
Wirtschaft & GesellschaftBusiness and Society
Corporate responsibility and sustainable business practices. We believe that a social market economy leads to more employment and prosperity, and ultimately to an inclusive economic growth.
Wissenszentrum für AbwasserWaste Water Knowledge Hub
Resource material for various sectors, financing and sustainability reporting.
Wissenszentrum für grünen WasserstoffGreen Hydrogen Knowledge Hub
A comprehensive resource for the latest information on green hydrogen technology in the Philippines.
Biogas auf den PhilippinenBiogas in the Philippines
From its early beginnings in 1965 to today’s industrial-scale plants, biogas is emerging as a key player in the renewable energy future of the Philippines.
Deutsche duale BerufsbildungDual Training
The institutionalized cooperation between companies, vocational schools and the local chambers of commerce and industry that underpins the German skilled workforce.
BundesgarantienFederal Guarantees
Investment guarantees and export credit guarantees are two instruments used by the Federal Republic of Germany to promote German foreign trade, protecting direct investments abroad against political risks and exports against political and economic risks.
The cover of GPCCI Annual Report 2023-2024, reading Competent. Reliable. Fast.Annual Report
Artwork for the German-Philippine Business Action PortalGerman-Philippine Business Action Portal
The waste water handbook published by the chamberWaste Water Knowledge Hub
A chamber information graphic on the share of Philippine waste that is biodegradableBiogas in the Philippines

The initiatives index

DEinternational

Why an AHK sells services at all

The third of the three functions every German Chamber Abroad performs.

  1. AHKs are the key players of German foreign business development on behalf of the Federal Republic of Germany.
  2. AHKs are member organizations for companies actively involved in the bilateral business relations.
  3. Under the brand "DEinternational" AHKs provide services to companies both from Germany and their host countries.

The German-Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc. is supported by the Federal Ministry of Economics and Energy in accordance with a Resolution of the German Parliament.

Custom-tailored solutions, and a professional guide throughout the process.

Become part of a strong network: GPCCI represents 300 German and Philippine businesses and provides a platform for exchange on current business topics and trends. We provide information, market access, business support, and connect you with the right partners or experts to make your business endeavor a success!