WHEN President Rodrigo Duterte called for reviving ties and trade deals with Russia, the Philippine-Russian Business Assembly (PRBA) was quick to follow through.
Since 2009, the PRBA has been the principal organization driving business relations between the Philippines and the Russian Federation.
In offering its services to the Duterte administration, PRBA says its experience in dealing with the Russian government and business community makes it suited to “take the lead in materializing private sector cooperation initiatives between the business communities of the two countries in support of the overall direction of the economic relations between the Philippines and Russia.” It is also prepared to help organize a business delegation to accompany the President when he visits Russia later this year.
The PRBA is a network of businesses involving real estate, airline and travel, financial services, construction, shipping, supply chain/logistics management, education, and other industries.
Leading the PRBA since 2009 is Russian Honorary Consul Armi Lopez Garcia, whose tenure – first, as founding president of PRBA and now as chairperson of the PRBA Board – was largely responsible for the initial gains towards mutually beneficial and sustained relations between the two countries.
Describing its mission to “boost business by bringing governments, business chambers and individuals together”, PRBA invites companies, organizations and individuals to join the Assembly.
Counted among the benefits to members are: direct access to the latest business intelligence, building a powerhouse business network with key businesspeople, and important business groups, credibility status, business matching opportunities, access to trade exhibitions and tours, priority status in investment opportunities. PR