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The Philippines Where East Meets West

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The Philippines Where East Meets West

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    1. The Philippines Where East Meets West Brought to you by: Eric Co, Marc Cosico, Lee Enrile, Bong Florendo, Dan Laserna, Martin Prieto, Glenn Yap Lou Diamond Philips - Actor Phoebe Cates - Actress Whilce Portacio - Comic Book Artist Lea Salonga - Singer Elizabeth Punsalan - Skater Efren “Bata” Reyes - 1999 World 9 Ball Billiards Champion Angela Perez Boraquio - Miss America 2000 Josie Natori - Designer Tia Carrere - Actress Luisito Espinosa - WBC Flyweight Boxing Champion Rob Schneider - Actor Loida Nicolas Lewis - CEO of TLC Beatrice Corazon Aquino - former President of the Philippines Jocelyn Enriquez - SingerLou Diamond Philips - Actor Phoebe Cates - Actress Whilce Portacio - Comic Book Artist Lea Salonga - Singer Elizabeth Punsalan - Skater Efren “Bata” Reyes - 1999 World 9 Ball Billiards Champion Angela Perez Boraquio - Miss America 2000 Josie Natori - Designer Tia Carrere - Actress Luisito Espinosa - WBC Flyweight Boxing Champion Rob Schneider - Actor Loida Nicolas Lewis - CEO of TLC Beatrice Corazon Aquino - former President of the Philippines Jocelyn Enriquez - Singer

    2. Overview Quick facts History People Food Culture Business practices Business Environment Customs & Etiquette Strategies to Success Business Meetings Lou Diamond Philips - Actor Phoebe Cates - Actress Whilce Portacio - Comic Book Artist Lea Salonga - Singer Elizabeth Punsalan - Skater Efren “Bata” Reyes - 1999 World 9 Ball Billiards Champion Angela Perez Boraquio - Miss America 2000 Josie Natori - Designer Tia Carrere - Actress Luisito Espinosa - WBC Flyweight Boxing Champion Rob Schneider - Actor Loida Nicolas Lewis - CEO of TLC Beatrice Corazon Aquino - former President of the Philippines Jocelyn Enriquez - SingerLou Diamond Philips - Actor Phoebe Cates - Actress Whilce Portacio - Comic Book Artist Lea Salonga - Singer Elizabeth Punsalan - Skater Efren “Bata” Reyes - 1999 World 9 Ball Billiards Champion Angela Perez Boraquio - Miss America 2000 Josie Natori - Designer Tia Carrere - Actress Luisito Espinosa - WBC Flyweight Boxing Champion Rob Schneider - Actor Loida Nicolas Lewis - CEO of TLC Beatrice Corazon Aquino - former President of the Philippines Jocelyn Enriquez - Singer

    3. Famous People of Filipino Heritage Lou Diamond Philips - Actor Phoebe Cates - Actress Whilce Portacio - Comic Book Artist Lea Salonga - Singer Elizabeth Punsalan - Skater Efren “Bata” Reyes - 1999 World 9 Ball Billiards Champion Angela Perez Boraquio - Miss America 2000 Josie Natori - Designer Tia Carrere - Actress Luisito Espinosa - WBC Flyweight Boxing Champion Rob Schneider - Actor Loida Nicolas Lewis - CEO of TLC Beatrice Corazon Aquino - former President of the Philippines Jocelyn Enriquez - SingerLou Diamond Philips - Actor Phoebe Cates - Actress Whilce Portacio - Comic Book Artist Lea Salonga - Singer Elizabeth Punsalan - Skater Efren “Bata” Reyes - 1999 World 9 Ball Billiards Champion Angela Perez Boraquio - Miss America 2000 Josie Natori - Designer Tia Carrere - Actress Luisito Espinosa - WBC Flyweight Boxing Champion Rob Schneider - Actor Loida Nicolas Lewis - CEO of TLC Beatrice Corazon Aquino - former President of the Philippines Jocelyn Enriquez - Singer

    4. Philippine Quick Facts Did you know that the Philippines… …consists of 7,101 islands. …has a land area the size of Arizona. …has a combined coastline longer than that of the U.S. …is the only Christian country in Asia. …is the world's third English-speaking country, after the United States and the United Kingdom. …has over 90 regional dialects spoken Lou Diamond Philips - Actor Phoebe Cates - Actress Whilce Portacio - Comic Book Artist Lea Salonga - Singer Elizabeth Punsalan - Skater Efren “Bata” Reyes - 1999 World 9 Ball Billiards Champion Angela Perez Boraquio - Miss America 2000 Josie Natori - Designer Tia Carrere - Actress Luisito Espinosa - WBC Flyweight Boxing Champion Rob Schneider - Actor Loida Nicolas Lewis - CEO of TLC Beatrice Corazon Aquino - former President of the Philippines Jocelyn Enriquez - SingerLou Diamond Philips - Actor Phoebe Cates - Actress Whilce Portacio - Comic Book Artist Lea Salonga - Singer Elizabeth Punsalan - Skater Efren “Bata” Reyes - 1999 World 9 Ball Billiards Champion Angela Perez Boraquio - Miss America 2000 Josie Natori - Designer Tia Carrere - Actress Luisito Espinosa - WBC Flyweight Boxing Champion Rob Schneider - Actor Loida Nicolas Lewis - CEO of TLC Beatrice Corazon Aquino - former President of the Philippines Jocelyn Enriquez - Singer

    5. History …300 years in the convent, 50 years of Hollywood Pre-Spanish rule trading ties with neighboring countries Spanish rule Major influences: Christianity, language, culture, food American rule Major influence: Education system, form of government Lou Diamond Philips - Actor Phoebe Cates - Actress Whilce Portacio - Comic Book Artist Lea Salonga - Singer Elizabeth Punsalan - Skater Efren “Bata” Reyes - 1999 World 9 Ball Billiards Champion Angela Perez Boraquio - Miss America 2000 Josie Natori - Designer Tia Carrere - Actress Luisito Espinosa - WBC Flyweight Boxing Champion Rob Schneider - Actor Loida Nicolas Lewis - CEO of TLC Beatrice Corazon Aquino - former President of the Philippines Jocelyn Enriquez - SingerLou Diamond Philips - Actor Phoebe Cates - Actress Whilce Portacio - Comic Book Artist Lea Salonga - Singer Elizabeth Punsalan - Skater Efren “Bata” Reyes - 1999 World 9 Ball Billiards Champion Angela Perez Boraquio - Miss America 2000 Josie Natori - Designer Tia Carrere - Actress Luisito Espinosa - WBC Flyweight Boxing Champion Rob Schneider - Actor Loida Nicolas Lewis - CEO of TLC Beatrice Corazon Aquino - former President of the Philippines Jocelyn Enriquez - Singer

    6. What does it mean to be Filipino? The Average Filipino … Loves eating delicious food Enjoys singing karaoke Is very religious Smiles a lot! Lou Diamond Philips - Actor Phoebe Cates - Actress Whilce Portacio - Comic Book Artist Lea Salonga - Singer Elizabeth Punsalan - Skater Efren “Bata” Reyes - 1999 World 9 Ball Billiards Champion Angela Perez Boraquio - Miss America 2000 Josie Natori - Designer Tia Carrere - Actress Luisito Espinosa - WBC Flyweight Boxing Champion Rob Schneider - Actor Loida Nicolas Lewis - CEO of TLC Beatrice Corazon Aquino - former President of the Philippines Jocelyn Enriquez - SingerLou Diamond Philips - Actor Phoebe Cates - Actress Whilce Portacio - Comic Book Artist Lea Salonga - Singer Elizabeth Punsalan - Skater Efren “Bata” Reyes - 1999 World 9 Ball Billiards Champion Angela Perez Boraquio - Miss America 2000 Josie Natori - Designer Tia Carrere - Actress Luisito Espinosa - WBC Flyweight Boxing Champion Rob Schneider - Actor Loida Nicolas Lewis - CEO of TLC Beatrice Corazon Aquino - former President of the Philippines Jocelyn Enriquez - Singer

    7. Food Filipino food is a mixture of Spanish, Chinese, and Malay influences. Popular dishes – Adobo, Kare Kare, Lechon, Halo Halo, Ice Cream, Rice Lou Diamond Philips - Actor Phoebe Cates - Actress Whilce Portacio - Comic Book Artist Lea Salonga - Singer Elizabeth Punsalan - Skater Efren “Bata” Reyes - 1999 World 9 Ball Billiards Champion Angela Perez Boraquio - Miss America 2000 Josie Natori - Designer Tia Carrere - Actress Luisito Espinosa - WBC Flyweight Boxing Champion Rob Schneider - Actor Loida Nicolas Lewis - CEO of TLC Beatrice Corazon Aquino - former President of the Philippines Jocelyn Enriquez - SingerLou Diamond Philips - Actor Phoebe Cates - Actress Whilce Portacio - Comic Book Artist Lea Salonga - Singer Elizabeth Punsalan - Skater Efren “Bata” Reyes - 1999 World 9 Ball Billiards Champion Angela Perez Boraquio - Miss America 2000 Josie Natori - Designer Tia Carrere - Actress Luisito Espinosa - WBC Flyweight Boxing Champion Rob Schneider - Actor Loida Nicolas Lewis - CEO of TLC Beatrice Corazon Aquino - former President of the Philippines Jocelyn Enriquez - Singer

    8. Religion Filipinos are predominantly Roman Catholic. Influenced by 300 years of Spanish rule. Lou Diamond Philips - Actor Phoebe Cates - Actress Whilce Portacio - Comic Book Artist Lea Salonga - Singer Elizabeth Punsalan - Skater Efren “Bata” Reyes - 1999 World 9 Ball Billiards Champion Angela Perez Boraquio - Miss America 2000 Josie Natori - Designer Tia Carrere - Actress Luisito Espinosa - WBC Flyweight Boxing Champion Rob Schneider - Actor Loida Nicolas Lewis - CEO of TLC Beatrice Corazon Aquino - former President of the Philippines Jocelyn Enriquez - SingerLou Diamond Philips - Actor Phoebe Cates - Actress Whilce Portacio - Comic Book Artist Lea Salonga - Singer Elizabeth Punsalan - Skater Efren “Bata” Reyes - 1999 World 9 Ball Billiards Champion Angela Perez Boraquio - Miss America 2000 Josie Natori - Designer Tia Carrere - Actress Luisito Espinosa - WBC Flyweight Boxing Champion Rob Schneider - Actor Loida Nicolas Lewis - CEO of TLC Beatrice Corazon Aquino - former President of the Philippines Jocelyn Enriquez - Singer

    9. Karoake Why do Filipinos enjoy singing? Famous singers – Lea Salonga, Jocelyn Enriquez Many Filipinos employed as lounge singers overseas. Singing is valued in the cultural traditions. Lou Diamond Philips - Actor Phoebe Cates - Actress Whilce Portacio - Comic Book Artist Lea Salonga - Singer Elizabeth Punsalan - Skater Efren “Bata” Reyes - 1999 World 9 Ball Billiards Champion Angela Perez Boraquio - Miss America 2000 Josie Natori - Designer Tia Carrere - Actress Luisito Espinosa - WBC Flyweight Boxing Champion Rob Schneider - Actor Loida Nicolas Lewis - CEO of TLC Beatrice Corazon Aquino - former President of the Philippines Jocelyn Enriquez - SingerLou Diamond Philips - Actor Phoebe Cates - Actress Whilce Portacio - Comic Book Artist Lea Salonga - Singer Elizabeth Punsalan - Skater Efren “Bata” Reyes - 1999 World 9 Ball Billiards Champion Angela Perez Boraquio - Miss America 2000 Josie Natori - Designer Tia Carrere - Actress Luisito Espinosa - WBC Flyweight Boxing Champion Rob Schneider - Actor Loida Nicolas Lewis - CEO of TLC Beatrice Corazon Aquino - former President of the Philippines Jocelyn Enriquez - Singer

    10. Beauty Pageants Why do Filipinos enjoy beauty pageants? Continuation of Spanish tradition Community Event during Fiestas Lou Diamond Philips - Actor Phoebe Cates - Actress Whilce Portacio - Comic Book Artist Lea Salonga - Singer Elizabeth Punsalan - Skater Efren “Bata” Reyes - 1999 World 9 Ball Billiards Champion Angela Perez Boraquio - Miss America 2000 Josie Natori - Designer Tia Carrere - Actress Luisito Espinosa - WBC Flyweight Boxing Champion Rob Schneider - Actor Loida Nicolas Lewis - CEO of TLC Beatrice Corazon Aquino - former President of the Philippines Jocelyn Enriquez - SingerLou Diamond Philips - Actor Phoebe Cates - Actress Whilce Portacio - Comic Book Artist Lea Salonga - Singer Elizabeth Punsalan - Skater Efren “Bata” Reyes - 1999 World 9 Ball Billiards Champion Angela Perez Boraquio - Miss America 2000 Josie Natori - Designer Tia Carrere - Actress Luisito Espinosa - WBC Flyweight Boxing Champion Rob Schneider - Actor Loida Nicolas Lewis - CEO of TLC Beatrice Corazon Aquino - former President of the Philippines Jocelyn Enriquez - Singer

    11. Friendly Filipinos are by nature very warm and hospitable. Filipinos are extremely tolerant people, and are always ready to give a smile. Lou Diamond Philips - Actor Phoebe Cates - Actress Whilce Portacio - Comic Book Artist Lea Salonga - Singer Elizabeth Punsalan - Skater Efren “Bata” Reyes - 1999 World 9 Ball Billiards Champion Angela Perez Boraquio - Miss America 2000 Josie Natori - Designer Tia Carrere - Actress Luisito Espinosa - WBC Flyweight Boxing Champion Rob Schneider - Actor Loida Nicolas Lewis - CEO of TLC Beatrice Corazon Aquino - former President of the Philippines Jocelyn Enriquez - SingerLou Diamond Philips - Actor Phoebe Cates - Actress Whilce Portacio - Comic Book Artist Lea Salonga - Singer Elizabeth Punsalan - Skater Efren “Bata” Reyes - 1999 World 9 Ball Billiards Champion Angela Perez Boraquio - Miss America 2000 Josie Natori - Designer Tia Carrere - Actress Luisito Espinosa - WBC Flyweight Boxing Champion Rob Schneider - Actor Loida Nicolas Lewis - CEO of TLC Beatrice Corazon Aquino - former President of the Philippines Jocelyn Enriquez - Singer

    12. Business Environment Lou Diamond Philips - Actor Phoebe Cates - Actress Whilce Portacio - Comic Book Artist Lea Salonga - Singer Elizabeth Punsalan - Skater Efren “Bata” Reyes - 1999 World 9 Ball Billiards Champion Angela Perez Boraquio - Miss America 2000 Josie Natori - Designer Tia Carrere - Actress Luisito Espinosa - WBC Flyweight Boxing Champion Rob Schneider - Actor Loida Nicolas Lewis - CEO of TLC Beatrice Corazon Aquino - former President of the Philippines Jocelyn Enriquez - SingerLou Diamond Philips - Actor Phoebe Cates - Actress Whilce Portacio - Comic Book Artist Lea Salonga - Singer Elizabeth Punsalan - Skater Efren “Bata” Reyes - 1999 World 9 Ball Billiards Champion Angela Perez Boraquio - Miss America 2000 Josie Natori - Designer Tia Carrere - Actress Luisito Espinosa - WBC Flyweight Boxing Champion Rob Schneider - Actor Loida Nicolas Lewis - CEO of TLC Beatrice Corazon Aquino - former President of the Philippines Jocelyn Enriquez - Singer

    13. Business Environment Multinational companies in the Philippines Coke: 6th largest soft drink market in the world. P&G: Second biggest subsidiary in Asia. FedEx: Asian hub in Subic Bay. Intel & TI: Major manufacturing operations in the Philippines. Lou Diamond Philips - Actor Phoebe Cates - Actress Whilce Portacio - Comic Book Artist Lea Salonga - Singer Elizabeth Punsalan - Skater Efren “Bata” Reyes - 1999 World 9 Ball Billiards Champion Angela Perez Boraquio - Miss America 2000 Josie Natori - Designer Tia Carrere - Actress Luisito Espinosa - WBC Flyweight Boxing Champion Rob Schneider - Actor Loida Nicolas Lewis - CEO of TLC Beatrice Corazon Aquino - former President of the Philippines Jocelyn Enriquez - SingerLou Diamond Philips - Actor Phoebe Cates - Actress Whilce Portacio - Comic Book Artist Lea Salonga - Singer Elizabeth Punsalan - Skater Efren “Bata” Reyes - 1999 World 9 Ball Billiards Champion Angela Perez Boraquio - Miss America 2000 Josie Natori - Designer Tia Carrere - Actress Luisito Espinosa - WBC Flyweight Boxing Champion Rob Schneider - Actor Loida Nicolas Lewis - CEO of TLC Beatrice Corazon Aquino - former President of the Philippines Jocelyn Enriquez - Singer

    14. Business Environment Large domestic market Competitive advantages Educated, English speaking workers (literacy rate: 95%) Relatively cheap labor Strong IT education Lou Diamond Philips - Actor Phoebe Cates - Actress Whilce Portacio - Comic Book Artist Lea Salonga - Singer Elizabeth Punsalan - Skater Efren “Bata” Reyes - 1999 World 9 Ball Billiards Champion Angela Perez Boraquio - Miss America 2000 Josie Natori - Designer Tia Carrere - Actress Luisito Espinosa - WBC Flyweight Boxing Champion Rob Schneider - Actor Loida Nicolas Lewis - CEO of TLC Beatrice Corazon Aquino - former President of the Philippines Jocelyn Enriquez - SingerLou Diamond Philips - Actor Phoebe Cates - Actress Whilce Portacio - Comic Book Artist Lea Salonga - Singer Elizabeth Punsalan - Skater Efren “Bata” Reyes - 1999 World 9 Ball Billiards Champion Angela Perez Boraquio - Miss America 2000 Josie Natori - Designer Tia Carrere - Actress Luisito Espinosa - WBC Flyweight Boxing Champion Rob Schneider - Actor Loida Nicolas Lewis - CEO of TLC Beatrice Corazon Aquino - former President of the Philippines Jocelyn Enriquez - Singer

    15. Business Facts Population: 82,841,518 GDP growth rate: 3.6% (est. 2002) Per capita income: $1,040 GDP - composition by sector: agriculture:  20%, industry:  32%, services:  48% Inflation rate: 5% Lou Diamond Philips - Actor Phoebe Cates - Actress Whilce Portacio - Comic Book Artist Lea Salonga - Singer Elizabeth Punsalan - Skater Efren “Bata” Reyes - 1999 World 9 Ball Billiards Champion Angela Perez Boraquio - Miss America 2000 Josie Natori - Designer Tia Carrere - Actress Luisito Espinosa - WBC Flyweight Boxing Champion Rob Schneider - Actor Loida Nicolas Lewis - CEO of TLC Beatrice Corazon Aquino - former President of the Philippines Jocelyn Enriquez - SingerLou Diamond Philips - Actor Phoebe Cates - Actress Whilce Portacio - Comic Book Artist Lea Salonga - Singer Elizabeth Punsalan - Skater Efren “Bata” Reyes - 1999 World 9 Ball Billiards Champion Angela Perez Boraquio - Miss America 2000 Josie Natori - Designer Tia Carrere - Actress Luisito Espinosa - WBC Flyweight Boxing Champion Rob Schneider - Actor Loida Nicolas Lewis - CEO of TLC Beatrice Corazon Aquino - former President of the Philippines Jocelyn Enriquez - Singer

    16. Business Facts Agriculture products: rice, coconuts, corn, sugarcane, bananas, pineapples, mangoes, pork, beef, fish Exports: $38 billion Export products: electronic equipment, machinery and transport equipment, garments, coconut products, human resources Export partners: US 34%, Japan 14%, Netherlands 8%, Singapore 6%, UK 6%, Hong Kong 4% Imports:$35 billion Lou Diamond Philips - Actor Phoebe Cates - Actress Whilce Portacio - Comic Book Artist Lea Salonga - Singer Elizabeth Punsalan - Skater Efren “Bata” Reyes - 1999 World 9 Ball Billiards Champion Angela Perez Boraquio - Miss America 2000 Josie Natori - Designer Tia Carrere - Actress Luisito Espinosa - WBC Flyweight Boxing Champion Rob Schneider - Actor Loida Nicolas Lewis - CEO of TLC Beatrice Corazon Aquino - former President of the Philippines Jocelyn Enriquez - SingerLou Diamond Philips - Actor Phoebe Cates - Actress Whilce Portacio - Comic Book Artist Lea Salonga - Singer Elizabeth Punsalan - Skater Efren “Bata” Reyes - 1999 World 9 Ball Billiards Champion Angela Perez Boraquio - Miss America 2000 Josie Natori - Designer Tia Carrere - Actress Luisito Espinosa - WBC Flyweight Boxing Champion Rob Schneider - Actor Loida Nicolas Lewis - CEO of TLC Beatrice Corazon Aquino - former President of the Philippines Jocelyn Enriquez - Singer

    17. Customs and Etiquette Use formal names until invited to use casual names. Handshake is customary. Personal touch and camaraderie. Business attire is shirt and tie or Barong Tagalog. Use humor freely; smile. Lou Diamond Philips - Actor Phoebe Cates - Actress Whilce Portacio - Comic Book Artist Lea Salonga - Singer Elizabeth Punsalan - Skater Efren “Bata” Reyes - 1999 World 9 Ball Billiards Champion Angela Perez Boraquio - Miss America 2000 Josie Natori - Designer Tia Carrere - Actress Luisito Espinosa - WBC Flyweight Boxing Champion Rob Schneider - Actor Loida Nicolas Lewis - CEO of TLC Beatrice Corazon Aquino - former President of the Philippines Jocelyn Enriquez - SingerLou Diamond Philips - Actor Phoebe Cates - Actress Whilce Portacio - Comic Book Artist Lea Salonga - Singer Elizabeth Punsalan - Skater Efren “Bata” Reyes - 1999 World 9 Ball Billiards Champion Angela Perez Boraquio - Miss America 2000 Josie Natori - Designer Tia Carrere - Actress Luisito Espinosa - WBC Flyweight Boxing Champion Rob Schneider - Actor Loida Nicolas Lewis - CEO of TLC Beatrice Corazon Aquino - former President of the Philippines Jocelyn Enriquez - Singer

    18. Strategies for Success Cultivate relationships Be patient Keep criticisms discreet Lou Diamond Philips - Actor Phoebe Cates - Actress Whilce Portacio - Comic Book Artist Lea Salonga - Singer Elizabeth Punsalan - Skater Efren “Bata” Reyes - 1999 World 9 Ball Billiards Champion Angela Perez Boraquio - Miss America 2000 Josie Natori - Designer Tia Carrere - Actress Luisito Espinosa - WBC Flyweight Boxing Champion Rob Schneider - Actor Loida Nicolas Lewis - CEO of TLC Beatrice Corazon Aquino - former President of the Philippines Jocelyn Enriquez - SingerLou Diamond Philips - Actor Phoebe Cates - Actress Whilce Portacio - Comic Book Artist Lea Salonga - Singer Elizabeth Punsalan - Skater Efren “Bata” Reyes - 1999 World 9 Ball Billiards Champion Angela Perez Boraquio - Miss America 2000 Josie Natori - Designer Tia Carrere - Actress Luisito Espinosa - WBC Flyweight Boxing Champion Rob Schneider - Actor Loida Nicolas Lewis - CEO of TLC Beatrice Corazon Aquino - former President of the Philippines Jocelyn Enriquez - Singer

    19. Business Meetings Protocol Tea, coffee, soda and biscuits will be available. Be patient. Going straight to the point is considered ungracious. Be careful not to appear too demanding. Remember titles. At the first meeting Clearly state meeting objectives at the beginning and at the end… …but don’t go into too much detail. Urgency no, humor yes. Lou Diamond Philips - Actor Phoebe Cates - Actress Whilce Portacio - Comic Book Artist Lea Salonga - Singer Elizabeth Punsalan - Skater Efren “Bata” Reyes - 1999 World 9 Ball Billiards Champion Angela Perez Boraquio - Miss America 2000 Josie Natori - Designer Tia Carrere - Actress Luisito Espinosa - WBC Flyweight Boxing Champion Rob Schneider - Actor Loida Nicolas Lewis - CEO of TLC Beatrice Corazon Aquino - former President of the Philippines Jocelyn Enriquez – Singer Lou Diamond Philips - Actor Phoebe Cates - Actress Whilce Portacio - Comic Book Artist Lea Salonga - Singer Elizabeth Punsalan - Skater Efren “Bata” Reyes - 1999 World 9 Ball Billiards Champion Angela Perez Boraquio - Miss America 2000 Josie Natori - Designer Tia Carrere - Actress Luisito Espinosa - WBC Flyweight Boxing Champion Rob Schneider - Actor Loida Nicolas Lewis - CEO of TLC Beatrice Corazon Aquino - former President of the Philippines Jocelyn Enriquez – Singer

    20. Business Meetings Concluding the meeting Don’t be surprised if few questions are asked. Second or third meetings are common. Appear satisfied and be gracious at the end. Accept invitations to dinner or evening entertainment (personal touch). Follow-up Follow-up after a day or two (strengthens personal connection). Don’t hurry decisions. Agreements are binding. Lou Diamond Philips - Actor Phoebe Cates - Actress Whilce Portacio - Comic Book Artist Lea Salonga - Singer Elizabeth Punsalan - Skater Efren “Bata” Reyes - 1999 World 9 Ball Billiards Champion Angela Perez Boraquio - Miss America 2000 Josie Natori - Designer Tia Carrere - Actress Luisito Espinosa - WBC Flyweight Boxing Champion Rob Schneider - Actor Loida Nicolas Lewis - CEO of TLC Beatrice Corazon Aquino - former President of the Philippines Jocelyn Enriquez – Singer Lou Diamond Philips - Actor Phoebe Cates - Actress Whilce Portacio - Comic Book Artist Lea Salonga - Singer Elizabeth Punsalan - Skater Efren “Bata” Reyes - 1999 World 9 Ball Billiards Champion Angela Perez Boraquio - Miss America 2000 Josie Natori - Designer Tia Carrere - Actress Luisito Espinosa - WBC Flyweight Boxing Champion Rob Schneider - Actor Loida Nicolas Lewis - CEO of TLC Beatrice Corazon Aquino - former President of the Philippines Jocelyn Enriquez – Singer

    21. The End Lou Diamond Philips - Actor Phoebe Cates - Actress Whilce Portacio - Comic Book Artist Lea Salonga - Singer Elizabeth Punsalan - Skater Efren “Bata” Reyes - 1999 World 9 Ball Billiards Champion Angela Perez Boraquio - Miss America 2000 Josie Natori - Designer Tia Carrere - Actress Luisito Espinosa - WBC Flyweight Boxing Champion Rob Schneider - Actor Loida Nicolas Lewis - CEO of TLC Beatrice Corazon Aquino - former President of the Philippines Jocelyn Enriquez - SingerLou Diamond Philips - Actor Phoebe Cates - Actress Whilce Portacio - Comic Book Artist Lea Salonga - Singer Elizabeth Punsalan - Skater Efren “Bata” Reyes - 1999 World 9 Ball Billiards Champion Angela Perez Boraquio - Miss America 2000 Josie Natori - Designer Tia Carrere - Actress Luisito Espinosa - WBC Flyweight Boxing Champion Rob Schneider - Actor Loida Nicolas Lewis - CEO of TLC Beatrice Corazon Aquino - former President of the Philippines Jocelyn Enriquez - Singer

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