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IBM Governmental Programs is a globally integrated corporate function providing worldwide public policy and government relations expertise. Our execution supports IBM's growth and business operations. With dedicated resources in the Americas, Europe, Africa, and Asia, we are driven by the mutual objectives of global consistency and local relevancy. We work with governments on key economic, governmental, and societal issues, helping them solve problems and create strategies for the future.

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IBM reaffirms commitment to RP

Officials of technology giant IBM recently paid President Arroyo a visit in Malacañang to reaffirm the company's commitment to its investment program in the Philippines. In photo are (standing from left): Renato Jiao, human resources (HR) delivery executive, IBM Asia Pacific; Secretary Peter Favila, Department of Trade and Industry; Alejandro Melchor III, governmental programs executive, IBM Philippines (seated from left) Stephen Braim, vice president for governmental programs, IBM Growth Market Unit; Cordelia Chung, IBM ASEAN general manager; President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and James Velasquez, country general manager, IBM Philippines.


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Palmisano honored as Distinguished Leader

The Atlantic Council brought together more than 800 people in Washington, D.C. to recognize five individuals with its Distinguished Leader award. Our Chairman was honored among other leaders of our age - President George H.W. Bush (link resides outside of ibm.com) and Helmut Kohl (link resides outside of ibm.com), former Chancellor of Germany - for his role in building the largest and most diversified IT services organization in the industry, connecting investment, technology and innovation.

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2008 IBM Corporate Responsibility Report

Learn how our business and citizenship strategies have merged in the 2008 IBM Corporate Responsibility Report.