Splash welcomes Myanmar delegates, announces expansion into Myanmar

Manila, Philippines -  Splash Corporation, one of the country’s leading personal care products and fast-moving consumer goods companies, recently held a cocktail dinner at the Sofitel Hotel in honor of some visiting delegates headed by Myanmar Foreign Minister U Wunna Maung Lwin. The welcome dinner was hosted by Splash Corporation chairman and CEO Dr. Rolando Hortaleza, with members of the Splash board and Splash executives also in attendance.

The Minister led a delegation to attend the recently concluded Philippines-Myanmar Joint Commission for Bilateral Cooperation. During his visit to the country, Minister U Wunna Maung Lwin met with President Aquino and was congratulated by the President on the significant steps achieved by Myanmar toward reform and democratization.

While the event was primarily a social and cultural affair, the gathering also had a business agenda as it marked the official announcement of Splash’s foray into Myanmar, one of the burgeoning economies in the Southeast Asian region. 

Dr. Hortaleza said that Splash Corporation, through its International Operations Division, is affirming its commitment for a stronger presence in Myanmar. He thanked Foreign Minister Maung Lwin for welcoming Splash with open arms and for opening the doors for other Philippine companies to do business in Myanmar. “Splash will continue to establish stronger corporate relations with the Myanmar business community. We look forward to expanding our business in Myanmar, as well as other Asian countries,” he added.     

The black-tie affair was attended by VIPs led by officials of the Philippine government and Myanmar embassy, including Senate Majority Floor Leader Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan, DSWD Secretary Corazon “Dinky” Soliman, Undersecretary of Education Rizalino Rivera, Myanmar Ambassador to the Philippines U Aung Khin Soe, and Philippine Ambassador to Myanmar Hellen Dela Vega. Also present were top Philippine business executives, including Jose Antonio, chairman of Century Properties.       

Prior to the event, a dinner was also hosted by Dr. Hortaleza at his residence to welcome the chairman of the board of the Dagon Group of Companies, Win Aung. The Dagon Group is one of Myanmar’s biggest business conglomerates and Splash Corp.’s partner in Myanmar. The by-invitation intimate dinner was likewise attended by a group of select businessmen, bankers and dignitaries.