I convey my warmest felicitations to the Coalition of Filipino American Chambers of Commerce, Inc. (COFACC) for its first-ever “Franchising and Retail Trade Conference”.
A conference like this effectively creates a platform for business entities in the Philippines and Southern California to share information, facilitate business connections and establish of widen promising networks.
I would like to welcome the members of the Philippine delegation with full confidence that they will be able to bring back to the country significant trade and investment interest and opportunities.
It is my hope that this Conference will produce a new breed of business enthusiast, who, after having been exposed to innovative ideas and an expansive network of business acumens, will be inspired to bring their business endeavors to new heights.
It is, likewise, my hope that this Conference highlights the unique importance of cutting-edge technology in keeping with the evolving trends of global trade and investment, including the ways with which we maintain connection. This becomes more significant as this Conference will certainly forge business links between the Philippines and Southern California.
I have full confidence in the fulfillment of COFACC’s mission in harnessing the skills, opportunities and support network of their fellow entrepreneurs. I look forward to working closely with the Coalition in discovering and unlocking the many untapped potential of the trade and investment relations between the Philippines and Southern California.
Mabuhay po kayo!
[Signed]
Adelio Angelito S. Cruz, Consul General
