SGV General Santos and the General Santos City Government launched its first edition of the Doing Business in General Santos City publication on 19 January 2023 at the Avior Hotel, General Santos City.
SGV Chairman and Country Managing Partner Wilson P. Tan (WPT) with OIC Mayor, City Councilor Richard Atendido during the Doing Business in GenSan launch
SGV partners and leaders, GenSan CEMCDO officials, and representatives from the GenSan Chamber of Commerce and Industry, South Cotabato Filipino-Chinese Chamber of Commerce, the LGU, and national government agencies pose
with a copy of the Doing Business in GenSan brochure
Developed by SGV in close collaboration with the General Santos City Economic Management and Cooperative Development Office (CEMCDO), the publication is a brief guide for potential foreign and local investors looking to set up business operations in GenSan. The publication aims to promote and highlight the developments in GenSan, as well as the reforms and initiatives set forth by the government and the private sector that would benefit locators and investors alike.
On behalf of General Santos City Mayor Lorelie G. Pacquiao, Executive Assistant III Johnrex Galdo delivered the opening remarks. This was followed by an opening message from SGV Chairman and Country Managing Partner Wilson P. Tan (WPT). SGV Davao and General Santos Partner-In-Charge Jose Raoul J. Balisalisa (JJB) provided a short introduction of the Doing Business in General Santos City brochure before it was officially launched. To conclude the program, City Government Department Head II Dr. Leonard V. Flores and SGV Market Group 4 Leader Veronica R. Pore (VRP) delivered their respective closing messages.
SGV Business Tax Partner Thyrza F. Marbas (TFM), SGV Global Compliance and Reporting Partner Saha P. Adlawan-Bulagsak (SAB), and SGV Assurance Senior Associate Kenneth John E. Alimosa were also present during the event. They were joined by OIC Mayor Councilor Richard Atendido, CEMCDO Department Head Dr. Leonard V. Flores, and representatives from the GenSan Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the South Cotabato Filipino-Chinese Chamber of Commerce, the LGU, and national government agencies.
The Doing Business in General Santos City publication is the latest issue in SGV’s Doing Business in the Philippines series. The brochure presents an economic overview of GenSan, its taxation rules, investment policies, incentives for investors, and essential information on GenSan’s assets.
