The NFFPI was organized on June 3, 1978. Its founding President was former Director Paterno V. Viloria of the University of the Philippines Institute for Small Scale Industries (UP-ISSI).

The official logo is an abstract design of a “WINDMILL” and the letter “N” which is the first letter of NFFPI.

The NFFPI’s Thrusts:

• To work for the continuing professional development of its members
• To help maintain mutual cooperation and understanding between The Netherlands and The Philippines

Strengths of the NFFPI:

• The commitment and camaraderie of the NFFPI Board Members and some committed NFFPI members
• The full support of the University of the Philippines-Institute for Small Scale Industries (UP-ISSI)
• The full support of the Royal Netherlands Embassy in the Philippines (RNE) Networking (via e-mail) with other Netherlands Alumni Association around the world.
• Networking (via e-mail) with some learning institutes in the Netherlands
• Communication (via e-mail) with NUFFIC, The Hague, The Netherlands.

Best Practices of the NFFPI:

• Publication of the NFFPI Quarterly Newsletter
• Publication of the NFFPI Alumni Directory “Beyond Borders”
• Publication of the “Dutch Factor” Book, a collection of essays of Best
Practices of Netherlands Alumni.
• De-briefing and Orientation of Filipino students leaving for The Netherlands
• The holding of seminars and training on developmental topics.
• The utilization of video documentary technology.
• Regular contact with the Royal Netherlands Embassy