B2BASEAN and POCB partner to expand Philippine CAE services in Russia and ASEAN, driving exports, investment, and B2B trade partnerships.
Philippines – The Alliance of Business Structures and Entrepreneurs of Southeast Asia (B2BASEAN) has taken another bold step in strengthening cross-border business cooperation by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Philippine Overseas Construction Board (POCB). This partnership is set to open new opportunities for Philippine Construction, Architecture, and Engineering (CAE) services in Russia and across the wider ASEAN region.
B2BASEAN: Building Bridges for ASEAN Exports to Russia
Specializing in business networking by connecting Southeast Asia and Russia, B2BASEAN continues to position itself as a bridge for international trade, investment, and service exports. This MOU reflects the organization’s strong commitment to fostering digital collaboration, remote project delivery, and market integration—creating a seamless pathway for Filipino CAE firms to expand globally.
B2BASEAN President Mr. Lubarto Sartoyo and CEO Mr. Amerigo V. Tatel emphasized:
“This agreement reflects our strong commitment to working with POCB to drive sustainable growth and innovation for the Philippine CAE industry. Together, we are building stronger bridges between ASEAN and Russia.”
Driving Internationalization of Philippine CAE Services
The newly signed MOU will unlock opportunities in talent mobility, knowledge exchange, capacity building, and digital project management. By working closely with POCB, B2BASEAN will lead initiatives such as:
- Trade missions connecting Philippine CAE firms with Russian and ASEAN counterparts
- B2B networking sessions for building cross-border partnerships
- Business webinars and virtual collaboration platforms to promote digital delivery of CAE services
- Promotional campaigns to showcase Philippine expertise in construction, architecture, and engineering
These initiatives are designed to equip Filipino firms with cultural insight, market-entry strategies, and global competitiveness—positioning the Philippines as a hub for high-value CAE services.
A Defining Moment for Cross-Border Cooperation
POCB Executive Director Doris Gacho highlighted the signing as a “defining moment in our journey as trade partners”, reinforcing the shared vision of fostering deeper economic ties.
By combining B2BASEAN’s regional connections with POCB’s mission of globalizing Philippine CAE expertise, this partnership creates a powerful platform for inclusive growth, sustainable innovation, and international engagement.
Strengthening ASEAN–Russia–Philippines Economic Ties
This milestone agreement cements B2BASEAN’s role as a strategic bridge between ASEAN and Russia, while helping the Philippines advance its goal of exporting world-class CAE services.