Organization of Socialized Housing Developers of the Philippines First National Convention

One of the major concerns in the country nowadays is how to provide low-cost quality housing the growing population.

A group of private developers gathered to form the Organization of Socialized Housing Developers of the Philippines (OSHDP), to consolidate efforts in the development of socialized and low-cost housing. Through the years, the OSHDP has already gained recognition from both the government and private sectors for successfully carrying out its advocacies.

Last Aug. 19 and 20, the OSHDP held its first ever national convention at the Grand Men Seng Hotel in Davao City. Carried by the theme "Sulong Pabahay, Ginhawang Buhay," the convention sought to build a stronger OSHDP-government partnership in leaping forward thorough socialized housing.

The two-day convention was also meant to serve as an avenue for new government officials to share their views and policies and programs regarding the sustainability of the real estate and housing sector.

The event, which also coincided with the week-long Kadayawan Festival, drew out major stakeholders in the housing industry, professionals, and other invited delegates. President Benigno Aquino III was invited as an honored guest. Dennis Molina, public information officer of OSHDP Davao, said Vice President Jejomar Binay, head of the Housing Urban Development Coordinating Council (HUDCC), better known as PAG-IBIG, also graced the convention.

For inquiries, interested parties may contact the OSHDP Secretariat at 812-2357, 994-8092, or 0927-3443798, or email them at oshdp@hotmail.com.

7th Vegetables Congress in Mindanao

Consolidation and marketing opportunities in the domestic Vegetable trade were highlighted at the 7th Mindanao Vegetable Congress held at the Almont Hotel and Inland Resort, Butuan City last August 4 to 5, 2010.

“Sustaining the gains of the vegetable industry in Mindanao amidst challenges” was the theme of this year’s Congress, that showcased industry trends, provided presentations on the latest vegetable production technologies, and held “market-matching” meetings between growers and retail and institutional buyers.

The event is supported by the city government of Butuan, the provincial governments of Agusan del Norte and Agusan del Sur, the Department of Agriculture, the Southern Philippine Vegetable Council (SPVC), and USAID’s Growth with Equity in Mindanao (GEM) Program.

“This annual event has given a boost to vegetable growers in Mindanao,” said Valeriano Palco, president of the Caraga High-Value Cluster, Inc. (CHiVeCC), lead organizer of this year’s congress.

CHiVeCC is among several vegetable industry groups engaging in private sector – private sector collaboration to improve the production and domestic out-shipment of selected vegetable varieties from the region to Luzon and the Visayas, with GEM assistance.

For further information, contact the Butuan City Government office at (6385)342-3074, fax (6385)225-5737 or visit http://www.butuan.gov.ph.

19th National Retail Conference and the Stores Asia Expo set on SMX Convention Center

Experience the 19th National Retail Conference and the Stores Asia Expo on August 11-12 at the SMX Convention Center, SM Mall of Asia. It is a Twin Activity of the National Retail Conference (NRCE).

The NRCE is the biggest and most important event in the Philippine retail industry. It draws more than 600 retail owners, top-level retail executives, and industry suppliers in the country. In the last 17 years, NRCE's 2-day conference and 3-day exhibit served as the venue for networking and updates on the latest developments in the local and international retail scene. Moreover, it has also established an institution for discussion of issues and concerns affecting the industry.

Mr. Martin Roll, together with Jollibee's Tony Tan Caktiong, who is also the NRCE's Guest of Honor, will keynote the country's biggest retail conference. Roll noted that in this event, the Filipino entrepreneurs can well take advantage of a global readiness for the Asian brand.

Side by side with the conference is the Stores Asia Expo where a select group of suppliers to the retail industry are expected to showcase the latest tools and solutions for global retailing.

The exhibit is supported by PLDT Business Solutions, SM Shoemart, Banco de Oro, and Penshoppe.

For more information, call Philippine Retailers Association (PRA) Executive Secretariat at (+632) 687-4985, (+632) 687-4180, (+632) 687-4181, fax (+632) 636-0825, email: philretailers@gmail.com, philretailers@yahoo.com, ebbs@fibercity.com.ph or visit their website at http://www.philretailers.com

Philippine Six Sigma Conference 2010

Incorporate the 'Six Sigma Discipline' through the Philippine Six Sigma Conference 2010 to be held at the Hotel Intercontinental, Makati City on August 4 to 5, 2010.

This conference is presented by Fiera de Manila, Inc. in cooperation with the Center for Lean Systems and Management, De La Salle University, and the International Alliance of Quality Professionals (IAQP), Digileaf, Inc.

The conference will share learning on the benefits, costs, realities, and truths of the most powerful improvement methodology in the business world today, knowledge on the strategies to identify, evaluate, and campaign projects for Six Sigma implementation, sharing on the techniques and understanding the standard Six Sigma model, case study presentations of success and failure of Six Sigma application or implementation in the manufacturing and service sectors, and networking with Six Sigma Experts and Practitioners.

Presidents, CEOs, Senior Level Executives, Directors, General Managers, Managing Directors, Managers, Business Owners, Entrepreneurs and SMEs, in various industry sectors, such as: Telecom, Healthcare, Financial/Banking, BPOs, Logistics, Transport, Export/Import, Manufacturing, Government, NGOs, and those who are practicing and beginning the journey of quality excellence in their respective organizations are invited to join and register to the event.

The Philippine Six Sigma Conference 2010 will be graced by its keynote speaker, Mr. Dan C. Lachica, President & CEO, First Philec Solar Corporation on the topic "The Opportunities in Lean and Six Sigma". Other speakers who will also share their expertise in their respective fields will also attend the conference. Some of them will be Mr. Amante 'Teng' Araneta Aguilar, Consultant, Supply Chain Management; and Jeff S. Mejia, Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt, Digileaf, Inc. on the topics "Building a Culture of Continuous Improvement and Quality Excellence in Organizations;" "Understanding the Fusion of Enterprise Quality Models;" "Understanding Lean & Six Sigma and Its Key Benefits - What's In It for Me?"; and, "Developing Metrics for Six Sigma."

Sponsors of the Philippine Six Sigma Conference 2010 are CLSM, IAQP, Philippine Daily Inquirer, BusinessWorld, BusinessMirror, Studio 23, The Philippine Star, Magic 89.9, 103.5 Max FM, and InfoTXT.

For exhibit, sponsorship, registration, or further information on the event, call (632) 896-0639, 896-0637, 899-6216, fax at (632) 896-0637, 890-2101, e-mail at fiera@info.com.ph or visit the website at http://www.fmi.com.ph.

World Food Expo 2010 at WTC & SMX Convention - an Ultimate Food Show Experience!

Join the celebration of World Food Expo 2010 (WOFEX) for the 10th International Exposition on Worldwide Food and Beverage, Technology and Machinery  - the Ultimate Food Show Experience held at two big venues, firstly at the World Trade Center, and at the SMX Convention Center, both in Pasay City, Metro Manila on August 4 to 7.

Aside from seminars, exhibits and presentations, competition like the 1st Philippine Culinary Cup dubbed as the Country's Most Prestigious International Culinary Competition will also be one of the event's highlights to look forward to.

Some of the Expo's scheduled activities and seminars include Cake Decorating and Korean Cooking for the first day, Mediterranean Cuisines and Bartending Activity for the second day, Franchising and Trade Marking on the third day, and the Search for the Cook Idol for the last day.

WOFEX is where buyers and sellers gather every first week of August. The most number of exhibitors, the most number of trade visitors, and the most number of sales generated - these are the true measures of a successful exhibition. No wonder why WOFEX is called "The ultimate Food Show Experience!"

World Food Expo's 10th International Exposition on Worldwide Food and Beverage, Technology and Machinery sponsors are GASUL , KLG International Inc., Sun Cellular, Gomeco, Multi-Mach, Cosmic, Ajinomoto, Minami Tsushow Co. Ltd., Sunbest, Vesmach, Tefal, Joe Kuan, The Philippine STAR, Cook Magazine, BusinessMirror, Philippine Graphic, Appetite, FLAVORS, F&B World, QTV Channel 11, JIMAC, Events Incorporated, and the Sweet Life.

For more information, do contact the telefax numbers at (632) 929-7963, (632) 929-7993, (632) 426-9603, (632) 436-4209, (632) 436-4898; e-mail address at info@PEPGroup.com, or visit the website at www.pepgroup.com.