Mission Statement
To serve as the unifying force among all Filipinos in the footwear industries outside and inside of the Philippines regardless of specialization so that we can maintain our competitive advantage in the international arena and sustain this in the next generation of Filipinos to come.Current News
FFI China Holds 10th FFI Bowling Tournament
by: Jojo Dancel
FFI China Chapter held their 10th Edition of the regular Open Bowling Tournament last July 03 2011 at Jin Duo Li Bowling Alley in Dongguan, Guangdong , China . FFI Bowling Chairman Jess Miranda was the one who coordinated and facilitated the holding of the games in Dongguan. There were 29 FFI members and 47 guest players who participated in the tournament... read more...
POEA Advisory
Further to POEA Advisory No. 30, Series of 2011, on the revised procedures in the processing of Balik-manggagawa (BM) or returning workers, it is hereby clarified that the existing one-day processing of BM documents is still in place. The new two-phase procedure merely provides options to returning workers to manage their time better instead of waiting for hours for the release of their documents... read more...
Pioneering Innovation in the Philippines: 100 Million Chickens a Year
by: Joey Concepcion
I am a big fan of simple things that work. I also believe that modern technology can improve the lives of many. Technology can become instruments of progress of a country like ours.I remember Tennyson Chen sharing this principle. He explained how it can affect one's negosyo and how it can impact the lives of people. Tennyson has proven it himself and is considered one of the most successful entrepreneurs in the Philippines today... read more...
Another Stupid System From POEA
To keep the queues of vacationing OFWs short, the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) has adopted new procedures and processing of the mandatory travel exit clearance. “The new procedures would allow our OFWs to efficiently manage their time in securing travel exit clearance by adjusting the processing time in two phases,” POEA chief Carlos Cao Jr. said... read more...
Social security expanding to include expats
by: Chen Xin
China plans to include all foreign workers in its social security system starting from July, a senior social security official said on Monday."The move will ensure foreign employees in China enjoy the same social insurance benefits as Chinese nationals do," Xu Yanjun, deputy director of social security center with the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security, said at a news conference... read more...
Made In America (BCG study)
by: Jojo Dancel
Within the next five years, the United States is expected to experience a manufacturing renaissance as the wage gap with China shrinks and certain U.S. states become some of the cheapest locations for manufacturing in the developed world, according to a new analysis by The Boston Consulting Group (BCG)... read more...
11th FFI China Golf Tournament
by: Jojo Dancel
FFI CHINA CHAPTER held its 11th edition of the twice yearly Golf Tournament last April 17,2011 at the Guangzhou International Golf Club. There were 79 participants ( including 14 members of FFI China ). Registration began earlier on the day – with Ms. Ely Martinez , Lolit Chua and Rose Benaza manning the registration counter , with the help of Ben Ducusin, Rod Cansino and Norman Leano. After registering, players were asked to partake of a sumptuous lunch with different array of foods. read more...
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China Rules – article on China News Daily by Zheng Caixiong
Contributed by : Dan Neri
Guangdong province has tightened up rules governing foreigners living and working there as part of efforts to crack down on illegal immigration. A provincial regulation, which takes effect on May 1, encourages people to report malpractice involving foreigners, such as illegal entry, overstaying, working without permits or conducting business without a license... read more...
EU Duties on Chinese Shoes
Contributor : Stephen Fortuna
Decision made after European footwear industry association withdraws petition. The European Union (EU) plans to terminate its four-year-long anti-dumping duties on leather shoes imported from China as of April 1. The move will present an opportunity for Chinese shoe manufacturers to expand business in the European markets... read more...
A Glimpse of Nanjing
by: Juliet Bautista
In December of 1937, the Japanese Imperial Army marched into China's capital city of Nanking and proceeded to murder 300,000 out of 600,000 civilians and soldiers in the city. The six weeks of carnage would become known as the Rape of Nanking and represented the single worst atrocity during the World War II era in either the European or Pacific theaters of war... read more...
Filipino Shoemakers in Indonesia holds Gathering
Last Sunday, March 06 2011, Filipino shoemakers working in Indonesia held a 2nd gathering to kickstart their own FFI chapter. The event was attended by the following : Bong Buiza, Boy Razal, Egay Dionisio, Abner Gonda , Jowin Anastacio, Freddie Pilapil, Arnel Aranilla, Bernie Mijares , Ric Marave, Emman Morales, Vincent Gomez, Carlos Manalo, Ver Bonayog, Sam Cereno and others. This event is hopefully to kickstart an active FFI chapter in Indonesia . All the best of luck to the group. Click here for photos.
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September 07, 2009
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