January - February 2008

“Connecting Philippine Exporters to The World” (page 58)

Kimberly Ting and Jerry Perez, Jr. are paving the way for Filipino companies to reach the world via cyberspace.

September 2007

“Trade Exhibit on the Net” (page 38)

Two young entrepreneurs setup an online platform that provides Philippine made products not just exposure to markets worldwide but also tools to bag sales...

October 2007

Finalist in the 10^th Philippine Web Awards

E-commerce Category

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November 2007

2007 GLOBALBRAND AWARD

GLOBAL EXCELLENCE CITATION

OUTSTANDING B2B I.T. MARKETING AND TRADING PORTAL

Awarded by the Quality Awards Committee and the Asia-Pacific Awards Council (APAC)

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GlobalTradePhilippines.com Promotes Philippine made Products Globally

A global market is booming and local companies have a chance to get on board--and with good reason. The Philippines takes pride in its products, making sure that they are truly world-class and are made of the best materials to ensure high quality. As a result, many local exporters have been able to successfully market their merchandise to international companies. Many foreign companies source their products and materials from beyond their shores, and the Philippines is at the top of the list of these countries which provide them with what they need.

Yet the road to exporting one's products wasn't always easy. In the past, it used to be a gruelling, time-consuming, and above all, expensive process for exporters to establish partnerships with foreign buyers. Nowadays, with the advent of the Internet as well as faster ways of communicating, it's more important than ever to be able to compete and be able to provide quick responses to customer issues as well as services in real-time. The Internet makes it easier for foreign companies to search for people who can provide their needs and makes communication faster as well.

Web portals are just one tool to make such transactions easier, and GlobalTradePhilippines.com is one of the newest and most feature-packed portals online. This portal has come up with numerous solutions to provide worldwide exposure for Philippine products. It helps connect Philippine Suppliers to Global Buyers by offering them a venue to showcase their products and enable the buyers to locate the exact kind of products they need. GlobalTradePhilippines.com is open to users all over the globe and includes features that allow users to transact online, track the status of orders, and update buyers.

GlobalTradePhilippines.com gives Filipino manufacturers a place of their own where they can display their products and all the relevant information needed by the buyer to make a sound business decision. GlobalTradePhilippines.com is a cheaper and easier option for Philippine companies because, instead of setting up their own websites, they can use the portal to display and promote their products as well as maximize its interactive tools to transact business in new markets.

With the presence of online tools for the use of the country's exporters, GlobalTradePhilippines.com definitely levels the playing field and allows Philippine companies to get the leading edge over their competitors.