To update CEOs about the necessary tools that might be useful in formulating strategies and implementing systems that will make their companies globally competitive, JobsDB.com held a Special CEO Forum entitled “International Trade:  Tools for Transformation into a Global Giant” last July 6 at the New World Renaissance Hotel, Makati City.

The forum discussed he global economic map, emerging international laws and trends, and opportunities that companies can take hold of to secure a larger place in the international arena.

The four speakers and forum moderator Atty. Joel Nunez are shown in the first photo. Shown in the photographs on the right (clockwise): Mr. Raphael Madarang, Research Director, Trade Advisory Services; Dr. Ed Rodriguez, Senior Consultant, World Bank; Atty. Tony Abad, Managing Director, Trade Advisory Services; and Dr. Cielito Habito, Director of the Ateneo Center for Economic Research and Development.