Join us for "Opportunities for Waste Management and Recycling in the Philippines" webinar hosted by the German RETech Partnership in collaboration with the European Union-Philippines Green Economy Partnership.

📅 Date: Wednesday, 22 April 2026
⏰ Time: 09.00-10.15 CEST (15.00-16.15 PHT)

The webinar will explore market entry opportunities for European companies in the waste management and circular economy sector in the Philippines.

In more detail, the session will discuss the following topics:

The Philippines at a Glance: Economic Indicators, Macroeconomic Data
The Philippines: Opportunities for Waste Management and Recycling Solutions
Examples of Implementation of Partnerships on the Ground

Get to know our speakers:

Tsvetomir Svilenov is a Project Manager at the Delegation of the European Union to the Philippines, where he works on green investments, energy, environment, and regional connectivity. He brings nearly 20 years of professional experience, including over 13 years at the European Commission, with a strong focus on sustainable investment and environmental policy, supporting the EU’s green priorities in the Philippines.
Ma. Corazon Halili‑Dichosa is the Executive Director of the Board of Investments – Industry Development Services (BOI‑IDS) of the Philippines. She oversees industry development and promotion, investment and operational policies, environmental matters, and industry‑related negotiations, and serves on several national governing and advisory bodies. She is a seasoned career executive with 30 years of public service in Philippine industry and investment policy.
Meg Santos is the ECCP Environment & Water Chair, as well as the Head of Sustainability and Assistant Vice President at Nestlé Philippines, where she leads the company’s sustainability strategy and implementation across operations and the supply chain. She works to reduce environmental impact and integrate sustainable practices into manufacturing and product development, aligning local action with global sustainability goals. She brings over a decade of experience in sustainability, manufacturing, and the circular economy.
Charlotte Bandelow is the Deputy Executive Director and Head of Trade Promotion at AHK Philippinen / German-Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GPCCI), bringing over a decade of experience in advising German companies on market entry and leading public export promotion programs. With her German‑Filipino background, she has successfully implemented more than 28 delegation trips and built strong cooperation formats at the state and federal level.
Sebastian Kastner works with GIZ Philippines under the EU-PH Green Economy Partnership, serving as Stakeholder Manager for Europe. He supports collaboration between European partners and Philippine counterparts and brings extensive experience in implementing international development programmes. He joined GIZ in 2010 and has worked across multiple thematic areas relevant to sustainable economic development.

Target group
The webinar is designed for European companies and institutions from the waste management and circular economy sector seeking to enter or expand in the Philippines market.

About the Inside Out Webinar Series
The Inside Out webinar series provides German companies with exclusive insights into waste and recycling markets worldwide. Each session focuses on regions with strong market potential and current developments and is linked to an upcoming sector event, offering the chance to deepen conversations directly on the ground. The webinars feature local experts who share first-hand perspectives on business opportunities, regulatory frameworks, and market dynamics.

Webinar: Opportunities for Waste Management and Recycling in the Philippines