Platinum Sponsors

Microsoft supports Asia's overseas workers, their families and communities with technology-based programs implemented in collaboration with NGOs and government agencies:

In 2004, Microsoft launched the "Tulay" ("bridge" in Filipino) program by opening community technology learning centers (CTLCs) for overseas workers and dependents. Part of Microsoft's Unlimited Potential initiative, "Tulay" bridges the digital divide as well as the physical divide between migrant workers and their families. This program also stimulates economic development back home as their new skills enable Tulay graduates to find better livelihood. Tulay is now in17 locations in the Philippines and 8 locations in Asia, Europe and the Middle East.

In China, where internal labor migration brings millions from the rural areas to the major cities annually, workers with no previous IT know-how undergo IT skills training through 24 CTLCs operating in key counties.

In 2007, Sri Lankan NGOs with the Foreign Employment Bureau established CTLCs for overseas workers and their families. India and Indonesia launched pilot programs in 2008.

In 2006-7, seven countries added a special set of CTLCs focused on those vulnerable to or victims of human trafficking. In total, Microsoft Community Affairs has provided more than USD 8 million of support to IT skills training programs focused on migrating labor.

Sofitel Philippine Plaza is Manila's only business-convention hotel in a tropical resort setting along the famed Manila Bay. Set in the heart of Manila, it commands an excellent location and provides access to the city's best being just a few steps away from foremost meeting venues such as the Philippine International Convention Center, Folk Arts Theater, World Trade Center, Design Center and Philippine Trade and Training Center, and the enormous SM Mall of Asia with hundreds of shops and audifonos espia, I-Max cinema and an Olympic-sized skating rink. Over the years, the hotel has hosted prestigious state events, international conventions, grand celebrations and product launches and other kids' toys. Conveniently, it is a 15-minute drive from the international and domestic airports.

Gold Sponsors

UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, is an international development agency that promotes the right of every woman, man and child to enjoy a life of health and equal opportunity. UNFPA supports countries in using population data for policies and programmes to reduce poverty and to ensure that every pregnancy is wanted, every smoker is quiting wanting safer childbirths, every young person is free of HIV/AIDS, and every girl and woman is treated with dignity and respect.

UNFPA - because everyone counts

Smart Link is the prepaid satellite phone service from Smart Communications. It is designed for use in areas beyond the reach of landlines or cellular signals, providing reliable and affordable means of communication to people in remote areas within Asia-Pacific, the Indian Ocean, Middle East, and Africa.

Smart Link's extensive reach that covers major sea lanes makes it an ideal communication solution for seafarers. With Smart Link, they have the power to call right on their vessel, anytime. And with call rates that go as low as P15 per minute, they can afford to communicate with their family at home more often, maintaining their strong family bond, despite the distance.

The Department of Tourism (DOT) is the Philippine government agency responsible for encouraging, promoting and developing tourism as a major socio-economic activity, spreading its benefits to the various sectors of society. DOT’s current marketing slogan, 7,107 islands beyond the usual, promotes amazing Philippine destinations and fascinating activities. The websites, www.wowphilippines.com.ph, www.experiencephilippines.ph and www.wowpinoy.net, serve as a useful source of information on the country's tourist attractions, facilities and other tourism-related matters. DOT invites everyone to explore a treasure trove of 7,107 islands filled with wonderful discoveries that include our rich history and culture, lush tropical landscapes, luxurious hotels and resorts, up-market and bargain shopping centers, exciting outdoor and nightfall activities, a variety of dining places that serve exotic concoctions of culinary wizardry…and above all, experience the warmest and friendliest welcome that is absolutely beyond the usual.

United Laboratories is the biggest and leading pharmaceutical and healthcare company in the Philippines, enjoying above 20 percent market share in an industry dominated by the world's biggest pharmaceutical conglomerates.

It develops, manufactures, and markets over 300 prescription, over-the-counter, and personal care brands covering major therapeutic categories from common illnesses like cough, colds, pain, allergy, and fever, to diseases like hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes, asthma, infections, tuberculosis, ulcer, anemia, and cancer.

Expanding its operations abroad, Unilab now has a growingly strong presence in ten other Southeast Asian countries such as Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Vietnam.

Unilab's commitment to product efficacy, safety, affordability, and quality explains why it enjoys the honor of being the trusted quality healthcare company by Filipinos.

Since 1985, the Philippine Daily Inquirer has been reaping the rewards of its hard work. Continued publishing of hard-hitting news and countless exposes established its reputation as the country's most trusted source of balanced news and fearless views. Distinguished by award-giving bodies like the Catholic Mass Media Awards, Jaime Ongpin Awards for Investigative Journalism and Anvil Awards, it is the Philippines' most awarded broadsheet with over 200 awards and citations. It is now the number one Philippine newspaper with over 2.7 million daily readers nationwide, 130 correspondents, 4 regional bureaus, and 4 satellite printing presses. Its website, Inq7.net, is ranked number one in the country and among the world's top fifteen most visited news websites.

The ABS-CBN Foundation Inc. (AFI) envisions a better world for the Filipino child. As the socio-civic arm of the ASB-CBN Broadcasting Corporation, one of the Asia's biggest media conglomerate, AFI offers outreach programs for children, their families, and the community.

The outreach programs provide assistance to child abuse survivors and disaster victims, loans for small-scale business, child care, and support for environmental initiatives.

AFI, moreover, produces television and radio shows that aim to educate children and enable them to reach their full potential. The shows combine with the outreach programs for a holistic developmental approach affecting strategic sectors of society.

Silver Sponsors

Gregorio Araneta Social Development Foundation

Overseas Workers Welfare Administrations

iRemit

LBC Express Inc.

SM Foundation
Looking for Love

Vibal Foundation

U.S. Agency for International Development

Asia Foundation
registered investment advisor

registered investment advisor

Bronze Sponsors

Air 21

Banco De Oro

Bank of the Philippine Islands

International Gender and Trade Network

Metrobank Foundation

Ramon Aboitiz Foundation, Inc.

Senator Manny Villar

Northwest Airlines

 

Richwell Trading Corporation

Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation