Public Transportation Issues & Concerns Corporate Social Responsibility  In September 2008,the oil prices has been on the downward Notable Activities trends. CILA has been very active in the consultation with the CILA occasionally holds fund-raising activities. Some revenue locators and meetings with CDC and Federation of the drivers is also produced in the selling of CILA trash bags. Parts of these association to address the tranport issues in the area. Finally in funds are used in several CSR activities. Last year, CILA was the January 2009, CDC released a memorandum circular that able to donate 1,000 school desks divided among 5 of the most aims to standardize the tranportation system. It was conformed deserving Public Schools in the area. This year, 100 ceiling fans by CILA and the Federation and noted by the LTFRB. It was the are being donated to 10 Public Schools as beneficiaries of the results of the series of consultations recently-concluded golf tournament. There is also a plan before the end of the year to do a feeding program to the most malnour- Other notable activities that CILA has spearheaded includes: ished school children among these schools. This year, through regular consultative meetings with the different Clark Freeport Tax Incentives - CILA was as the forefront in advocat- government offices and service providers: ing for the passage into law of Republic Acts 9399 and 9400, the 1. There is now a more efficient collection of waste. CILA pieces of legislations that fully restored the tax incentives of trash bags also allow Locators to be charged only P20/bag ver- locators and freed them from all liabilities that resulted from a sus P36 if not using the CILA bags. Clark Freeport as Mega-Logistic Hub Supreme Court Decision that declared all tax incentives of 2. The Aviation Convention was co-organized by CILA in Feb locators inside Clark as null and void. and has finally turned the government to look at Clark as the  CILA has been working closely with SCADC, UP, $100 Privilege - The filling and winning of a court case against EO immediate alternative to complement NAIA as a result. 444 and 303 which would have scrapped the $100 privilege – a 3. CILA was able to negotiate with CDC to extend the validity CIAC, and other advocates for logistics develop- key to the survival of the commercial sector. of the Permit – To – Operate (PTO) to 3 years from what used to ment to put Clark on the World Logistics Map. Labor Bureau – considering that manpower resources are one of the be only 1 year.  It also helps in the promotion of Subic-Clark Corri- major concerns of locators inside Clark, CILA formed a Labor 4. CILA is presently in discussions with CDC to improve their Bureau that is envisioned to be a one-stop center that is to help sub-leasing policies for Developers and Sub-Lessors dor as Mega- Logistic Hub through its coordination address HR needs of locators. 5. CILA is working with CDC to promote Clark by organizing with Subic-Clark Alliance for Development Council Association of HR Managers – to support the initiatives of the Labor the Clark Festival. This is expected to bring in tourists and shop- Bureau, CILA organized HR Practitioners inside Clark into a (SCADC) chaired by Sec. Edgardo Pamintuan. pers and improve the business environment. cohesive and proactive group that meets regularly to address  CILA has strengthen the business partnerships 6. CILA is talking to the governors of the 6 provinces in Cen- the labor concerns of locators. tral Luzon to help promote Emirates and Qatar flights to ensure between the two corridors as it renews its Joint Sectoral Roundtable Meetings – recognizing that various sectors its success as trendsetters for which other airlines may follow. Memorandum of Agreement with Subic Bay Free- within the zone have unique concerns, CILA started a series of 7. CILA is helping Subic and the Central Luzon cargo industry roundtable discussions with significant sectors among the loca- port Chamber of Commerce (SBFCC). by pushing for the full development of Subic as an alternate port tors to discuss their particular concerns and requirements to to Manila for better efficiency. allow them to remain globally competitive. 8. Locators (mostly manufacturers) with problems with Cus- SCTEX Exit Central Luzon Integrated HR Development – CILA together with toms are made to meet with the new Customs Collector to thresh  The question on whether the Clark Freeport has a Cyber City, TESDA, and CHED are in the forefront of promoting out their concerns in a mini-forum arranged by CILA. an integrated approach towards Human Resource development strategically located interchange from the Subic- 9. CILA, together with CDC was also able to provide opportu- for Clark Freeport and its environs. Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX) has been an nities for a more productive life to PWDs and IPs through a Jobs Lower Rental rate – CILA, as it has for the past few years, has been Fair for this marginalized group. indefinable issue for several years now. CILA has assisting locators with exorbitant lease rates in their negotiations 10. CILA is able to assist in the development of the Information been a vigilant vanguard of this issue and has tire- with CDC for better terms. and Communications Technology industry in Clark as an execu- Congress for Peace – aware of the need to have political stability as lessly petitioned for the same. tive officer of the Metro-Clark ICT Organization a platform for sustained economic growth, CILA was among the 11. CILA is able to contribute in the development of Clark to-  Panday Pira interchange has been opened for the main proponent of a multi-sectoral congress calling for national gether with CDC and the mayors of the 5 towns and 1 city that public and more interchanged have been under unity for prosperity held at the Paskuhan Village last November are within the environs of Clark as a member of the Metro Clark 6, 2007. constructions to service the needs of the locators Advisory Council. Luzon Urban Beltway – CILA has been coordinating closely with the and passengers of the SCTEX Subic Clark Alliance for Development Council (SCADC) towards the realization of the proposed Economic Super Region As a member, Locators have first-hand access to the differ- Power Rate Reduction in Clark ent government offices and service providers of Clark espe- dubbed as Luzon Urban Beltway and putting it in a better posi- tion to participate in policy formulation and identify opportunities cially when problems, issues, and concerns come up that that may arise from this mega-project. they may feel could affect their business as a result of a new  CILA, in coordination with CEDC and CDC, has or existing policy. It is also a way of touching base with all been able to negotiate for additional reduction of the top guys of the biggest companies in Clark for network- our power rates to the tune of P 0.24/kilowatt hour. ing purposes. This is through the GMMs and fellowships. At our current consumption levels, this translates to Members are also kept abreast of everything that’s happen- savings of about P 4.4 million/month in energy cost ing in Clark for locators of CFZ. Large companies like Yoko- hama realize savings of about P600,000/month.

 Clark is considered now having the lowest electrici-

ty rates. “CILA members believe that success is not carried on the shoulders of its leaders alone, but on the collective shoulders of all its members”

Open Skies & Liberalization of DMIA of the known consultancy firm in the country. With top-caliber government agencies signed a Memorandum of facilitators from De La Salle University and Asian Institute of Agreement for Non-Wage Benefits. The aim is  Cognizant of the vital role of the Diosdado Macapagal Management. It offered Basic Management Program to the to provide benefits to the employees in non- International Airport in promoting economic growth representatives from Cyber City Teleservices, Harris Stratex, monetary forms to help the workers cope with the inside Clark and its environs, CILA, has continued to O& G Manufacturing, Rolls-Royce, Smart Shirts Inc. Ltd., economic slowdown and avoid massive lay-offs. wage its tireless advocacy for this critical issue. Metro Clark Network and SAT-A. The government agencies pledge their support by  It conducted series of meetings and planning sessions providing more services like cheaper medicines (DOH), rice (DA)and other benefits. with the Overseas Filipino Workers groups and repre-  CILA plans to do a re-run of the Basic Management

sentatives from the Academe to work on petitioning for Program and/or upgraded level to Leadership Manage- On-line Processing (E-TAPS-E-KONEK) the E.O. 500B ment Program and Executive Management Program for higher level of Managers and Executives of the member-  In the interest of expediting operations and mini- Seminars & Training Programs locators. mizing the opportunities for corruption, CILA has  Cognizant of the significance of training in developing been very active in advocating for the soonest sustainable competitive advantage CILA, as before, Scheduled Consultative Meeting with Clark Development application of e-commerce in the processing of has been hosting a series of free seminars for mem- Corporation documents within Clark. bers on various subjects deemed relevant to locators.  CILA, as a venue for raising matters and issues of our  CILA and CDC gave series of seminars and orien-  For 2008, CILA was able to provide free seminars for locators and served as an interactive setting with the top tation on the implementation of the E-TAPS or On Supply Chain Management resource person was Mr. management of CDC. CILA and CDC planned to have -line processing on Import permits which was fully Ramon Guevarra of Philippine Institute of Supply Man- the meeting on a monthly basis. implemented last December 1, 2008. The coordi- agement (PISM ). It will be setting up a local chapter nation and support with the member companies for the said organization, hopefully, the requirements Metro Clark Advisory Council (MCAC) are continuous to date until such process has been fully integrated. will be completed for this year.  It is a member of the Technical Working Group (TWG) of

 Orientation on the implementation of the RA 9504 – the Metro Clark Advisory Council (MCAC) in the formu- Job Fair the law for the new Withholding taxes effective June lation of policies that greatly affects the different locali- 2008. Together with CDC and BIR Region 3, an ties in Pampanga.  CILA in cooperation with other parties, have been hosting well-attended Job Fairs for locators for the orientation was given to our members and other loca-  The project is the Inter-connection of telephone lines past few years. tors at Clark Museum. As soon as its IRR of was re- initially between Subic and Clark and hopefully, with the leased, the same was disseminated to all members. other nearby areas on its next phase  It conducted a well-promoted Job Fairs for the  CILA and Holy Angel University have signed a Mem- year and the most recent was co-presented by orandum of Agreement to establish partnership in the Association of Business Chambers – Central Luzon – CDC and CCTL held last November 2008 at the conduct of future seminars and trainings for the Clark (ABC CL) Children’s Playground in Bayanihan Park. At least 600 applicants were able to pooled. locators and their employees inside the said Universi-  To enhance CILA’s bargaining power and integrate it

ty. CILA is now drafting a program specifically made fit with the business community in the Metro-Clark area,

for the needs of its members. CILA spearheaded an initiative to form a coalition Greater Clark Visitors Bureau (GCVB) among all business chambers in Pampanga, initially, Certificate Courses and the rest of Central Luzon.  CILA is one of the main proponents for the estab- lishment of the Greater Clark Visitors Bureau, a  CILA, in coordination with recognized institutes from  It attended the regular meetings of the Association, the special vehicle that is envisioned to plan, spear- the academe and industry, has been developing most recent was held in Shanghai Restaurant and the head and coordinate all major tourism initiatives in courses custom-made for the Freeport and will be topic : Security Issues and Concerns of businesses in the Greater Clark Area. offering the same at subsidized rates. the area. The guest speaker was Mr. Ace Esmeralda In partnership with the Taft Consulting Groups, one of  CILA together with the different business chambers and