EIAPI's first major activity for the year was by all indications a success. Our guest speaker and inducting officer was Usec Fortunato dela Pena, representing Secretary Estrella Alabastro of the DOST. Usec Dela Pena talked lengthily on the DOST's plans and programs relating to SME's in electronics, a topic very close to the hearts of EIAPI members. Also present were Atty. Emma Francisco, Director General of the Intellectual Property Office, as well as key people from the Department of Trade and Industry.

During the affair, our president made a documentary presentation on the association's history, vision and members' capabilities. Copies of the documentary were distributed to members and guests.

The entire EIAPI board actively participated in the preparation and conduct of the GMM, with the very able administrative support from the EIAPI Secretariat.

EIAPI Participates in FGD on E-Readiness

Upon the invitation of the Ateneo e Manila University's Network for Research and Development in cooperation with the World Bank and Department of Trade and Industry, EIAPI recently participated in a focused group discussion (FGD) on the e-readiness of the electronic sector. The FGD touched on relevant Information & Communications Technology issues affecting the sector. Representing EIAPI were our directors Julius Labrador, Pepe Santiago & Patrick Co, as well as members Vic Gruet, Erickson Tan and Jojo Sarte.

EIAPI To Join DOTC Project

EIAPI has been invited by the Department of Transportation and Communication (DOTC) to contribute to the development and formulation of policies for an Intelligent Transport System (ITS) for the country. The ITS is envisioned to utilize the latest information and communication technologies for the effective and efficient use of transportation networks and facilities.

Our representatives to the ITS inter-agency committee are directors Larry de Leon and Patrick Co.