Philippine Consulate and Amazon Web Services Explore Collaboration Opportunities

PHILIPPINE CONSULATE AND AMAZON WEB SERVICES EXPLORE COLLABORATION OPPORTUNITIES

Consul General Neil R. Ferrer held an introductory meeting with Ms. Jamie Lim, Senior Policy Global Advisor at Amazon Web Services (AWS), and Mr. Anthony Lopez, Executive Assistant to the AWS Vice President of Global Public Policy on 26 August 2024 at AWS Headquarters in Seattle, Washington (San Francisco PCG photo)

SAN FRANCISCO, USA- Philippine Consul General in San Francisco Neil R. Ferrer met with executives from Amazon Web Services (AWS), Ms. Jamie Lim, Senior Policy Global Advisor at AWS, and Mr. Anthony Lopez, Executive Assistant to the AWS Vice President of Global Public Policy, to explore potential collaborations that would support the growth of the Philippines’ digital economy.

The meeting, held at the AWS headquarters in Seattle, Washington, was also attended by Philippine Tourism Director Marie Soleil Tropicales and Economic Assistant Jennifer Sto. Domingo.

Consul General Neil Frank Ferrer thanked AWS for its continued presence and investment in the Philippines. “We greatly appreciate AWS’ commitment to the country,” he said. “Investments in the Philippines’ digital infrastructure, such as those made by hyperscalers like Amazon, are welcome.”

AWS highlighted its dedication to skilling the Philippine workforce through programs like AWS re/Start and partnerships with local universities. The meeting concluded with a shared commitment to continued dialogue and collaboration, recognizing the immense potential for mutual benefit. END

Consul General Neil R. Ferrer met with AWS to learn about their growth in the Philippines and discuss potential partnership opportunities to support the country’s digital economy. (San Francisco PCG photo)

San Francisco PCG’s economic team toured the Spheres, AWS’s remarkable biophilic workspace (San Francisco PCG photo)

The Spheres promote a connection to nature, enhancing employee well-being and productivity, while providing a distinctive and inspiring setting for Amazon employees to work and collaborate. (San Francisco PCG photo)

The Amazon Spheres are iconic glass domes that showcase Amazon’s dedication to innovation and sustainability. They create a unique workspace that seamlessly combines technology with nature, offering an exceptional environment for employees. (San Francisco PCG photo)