FAS Manila to co-host ‘Ease of Doing Business’ webinar

USDA Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) Manila will co-host a webinar with ARTA, the Philippines Anti-Red Tape Authority entitled “Ease of Doing Business: Delivering Safe Food and Agricultural Products” on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 7-9:30 p.m. Central Standard Time (Nov. 25, 9-11:30 a.m. Philippine Time).

U.S. companies are encouraged to register for and participate in this event, which is free. Register at this link on or before COB Friday, Nov. 20.

SSGA Technical Adviser for Southeast Asia Hoa Huynh says webinar this could be a beneficial event for members looking for business opportunities in the Philippines.

During the webinar, representatives of various Philippine government agencies, such as the Department of Agriculture, Food and Drug Administration, and Bureau of Customs, will discuss their efforts to streamline the issuances of licenses, import permits, and product registration certificates, and the release of products from the ports.

Organizers are encouraging participants to ask questions during the webinar. For those who prefer anonymity, questions can be asked on the registration page. A USDA representative will read the questions during the Q&A portion of the event.

Click here to see the USDA’s Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards (FAIRS) annual country report, which outlines regulations and procedures for exporting to the Philippines.

About ARTA: The Anti-Red Tape Authority is an agency attached to the Office of the President to ensure the adoption of simplified requirements and procedures, as well as to establish effective practices aimed at efficient turnaround of the delivery of government services, that will reduce red tape and expedite business and nonbusiness related transactions in government. Visit their website here.