The Philippine Consulate General in Jeddah wishes to inform you that the Fourth Anniversary Forum of Arangkada Philippines entitled “Invest NOW for Inclusive Growth!” will be held on 03 March 2015, 08:30 AM to 05:00 PM at the Rizal Ballroom of the Makati Shangri-La Hotel, Makati City. 

 Prospects for the Philippine economy and major recommendations from Arangkada on Agribusiness, Infrastructure, Manufacturing, Tourism, Education and Labor will be discussed by speakers and panels. The following officials from the public and private sectors were invited to deliver the following speeches:

1. President Benigno S. Aquino to deliver the keynote speech

2. Senate President Franklin Drilon to deliver a keynote on investment law reforms;

3. Finance Secretary Cesar Purisima to deliver the opening remarks;

4. Labor Secretary Rosalinda Baldoz to speak about labor reform that would help 

5. National Competitiveness Council Private Sector Co-Chairman Guillermo Luz;

6. Makati Business Club Chairman Ramon del Rosario, Jr; and

7. Former Finance Secretary Roberto F. de Ocampo, among others. 

The Arangkada Forum will also be streaming live in the Forum website: 

http://www.investphilippines.info/forum2015.

In this regard, may I request you to disseminate this information to parties that may be interested to participate. Further information on the Arangkada Forum may be accessed through www.arangkadaphilippines.com or by communicating with Mr. John Vincent C. Pimentel through email address This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or (632) 751-1495. 

Thank you and please accept my best regards.

Sincerely yours,

LEO TITO L. AUSAN, JR.

Consul General