ICTSI, Go Negosyo boost partnership

Port operator International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI) has strengthened its partnership with the Philippine Center for Entrepreneurship through its Go Negosyo program.

ICTSI said its support to Go Negosyo would help its ongoing programs that aim to catalyze entrepreneurship 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 medium 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,” ICTSI global corporate and Asia Pacific head Christian Gonzalez said.

An advocacy that started in 2005, Go Negosyo believes that Filipinos can address poverty in cultivating an entrepreneurial culture through mentorship and opening linkages to business opportunities and funding sources.

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.

The Manila-based port operator continues to support the advocacy as one of its corporate partners.

“We draw our everyday lessons from ICTSI’s humble beginnings and the challenges we managed to weather along the way. Partnering with the PCE and Go Negosyo is our own little way to help businesses in the country succeed,” Gonzalez said.

To date, ICTSI has a portfolio of 30 port terminals and projects in 18 countries. It has a workforce of more than 10,000 employees worldwide.

The company started as a niche port operator in Manila 30 years ago and then expanded its horizons by jumpstarting an aggressive international and domestic expansion program to become a Filipino global company it is known today.