City holds economic briefing

By Maricar M. Calubiran

Iloilo City Mayor Jerry Treñas is inviting all sectors to attend the economic briefing on Thursday at the Amigo Terrace Hotel. The program is in partnership with the local business associations.

Treñas said the economic briefing which is dubbed as Economic Outlook Oil Crisis, EVAT and Tougher Times 2005 aims to provide important updates on the looming energy crisis, status of the country's fiscal management particularly with the implementation of EVAT.

The briefing which starts at 1:00 pm will also include insights on the economic situationer and relevant tips on how to cushion the effect of crisis on the different sectors of business and the society.

The oil crisis will be discussed by Dr. Peter U, dean of the school of Economics of the University of Asia and the Pacific while Atty. Raul Anlocotan, chief economic development specialist of the National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) VI will deal give insights on the regional economic situationer.

Mr. Victor Bola , program director, Strategic Business Economics program of the University of Asia and the Pacific will talk on the EVAT and fiscal management and Senior Economist Winston Padojinog of the University of the Asia and the Pacific will discuss the topic regarding surviving the times.

The economic briefing is in coordination with the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Iloilo, Filipino Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Federation of Filipino Chinese Chamber of Commerce of Panay, Iloilo Business Club Inc., Iloilo Multi-Sectoral Business Organization, Iloilo Investments and Incentives Board and Philippine Retailers Association of Iloilo.