CS Manila celebrates World Trade Month
On May 26, 2008, CS Manila brought together its key business and
trade contacts in the Philippines at a major World Trade Month
reception hosted by U.S. Ambassador Kristie Kenney. Senior
Commercial Officer (SCO) Judy Reinke, together with Deputy SCO
Tom Brennan and the staff of Commercial Service Manila greeted
over 80 American and Filipino business leaders and partners
during the event and used the opportunity to deepen ties with
contacts from as far away as Cebu, Davao and Cagayan de Oro in
Southern Philippines. Ambassador Kenney gave remarks
during the event highlighting the importance of trade to the
bilateral relations of the two countries, and used the occasion
to recognize the contributions of three key partners who have
distinguished themselves as supporters of U.S. exports into the
Philippines. The recognized organizations were: the Rustans
Group of Companies, the Philippine Franchise Association and the
American Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines.