Maritime
ICTSI, Go Negosyo
strengthen partnership
F
or the second year in a row, the Philippine Center
for Entrepreneurship (PCE) through its Go Negosyo
program and port operator International Contain-
er Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) have partnered
towards its shared goal of inclusive growth and
lifting millions of Filipinos out of poverty through
entrepreneurship.
ICTSI’s support to Go Negosyo will help fund its
ongoing programs that aim to catalyze entrepre-
neurship in the country and promote the agenda
of “Prosperity for All.”
“Supporting Go Negosyo is truly reflective of ICTSI’s commitment
towards building an inclusive society. With micro, small and me-
dium enterprises (MSMEs) leading the growth of our country, our
partnership complements that of ICTSI’s principle of upholding the
long view of things – creating impact that is felt across borders and
generations,” said Christian R. Gonzalez, ICTSI Global Corporate and
Asia Pacific Head.
An advocacy that started in 2005, Go Negosyo believes that Fili-
pinos can address poverty in cultivating an entrepreneurial culture.
Through mentorship and opening linkages to business opportuni-
ties and funding sources, Go Negosyo hopes to generate competi-
tive entrepreneurs leading the country’s development.
For the first half of 2018 alone, Go Negosyo held events such as
the “Mentoring the Mentors” and “Filipina Entrepreneurship Sum-
mit.” Additionally, Go Negosyo strengthened its efforts to bring
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ICTSI Chairman and President Enrique K. Razon Jr. (third from left) joins
Presidential Adviser for Entrepreneurship Jose Maria A. Concepcion III
(leftmost) together with top business leaders and government officials
during a private sector round table held last April 17, 2018, to discuss
infrastructure initiatives under the present administration. Also in pho-
to are Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala of the Ayala Group and Michael
Tan of the LT Group.
mentorship to a new level by launching the “Mentor Me on Wheels”
program which aims to bring mentorship closer to Filipinos,
through free one-on-one mentoring session held in malls nation-
wide.
It also introduced the “Mentor Me Mobile App,” the first-ever
negosyo mentoring app in the country which provides an acces-
sible, convenient and online mentoring session for mentors and
mentees, which complements the Kapatid Mentor ME Program and
Agri Mentor ME Program.
On the other hand, ICTSI started out as a niche port operator in
Manila 30 years ago. From there, ICTSI expanded its horizons by
jumpstarting an aggressive international and domestic expansion
program before becoming the truly Filipino global company it is
now known today.
ICTSI began its partnership with the PCE and Go Negosyo last
year through the ASEAN Business Advisory Council - Philippines,
the official ASEAN linkage tasked to provide private sector feedback
and guidance towards regional economic integration. For 2018, the
Manila-based port operator continues to support the advocacy as
one of its top corporate sponsors.
“We draw our everyday lessons from ICTSI’s humble beginnings
and the challenges we managed to weather along the way. Part-
nering with the PCE and Go Negosyo is our own little way to help
businesses in the country succeed,” Mr. Gonzalez adds.
As of date, ICTSI has a portfolio of 30 port terminals and projects
in 18 countries and has a workforce of more than 10,000 employees
worldwide.
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