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On the 27th of March 2010 at 8:30 PM, cities and towns across the world will turn off their lights for one hour – Earth Hour - sending a powerful global message that it is time to take action on global warming.

Earth Hour aims to empower individuals to commit to the challenge of solving the climate change crisis. It sends a strong message to world leaders to effect a positive change by calling upon individuals, communities, businesses and government to switch off their lights for one hour. Earth Hour 2010 also aims to send the message that we, the citizens of the world, demand commitment to actions that will reduce greenhouse gas emissions for the benefit of the planet.

PCCI elects new board

03/04/10 - The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI), the organization known as the voice of Philippine business, has elected Special Envoy on Trade and Investments Francis Chua as its new President. Chua would lead the 20,000 corporate and industry association members of PCCI for 2010.

The PCCI is an active mover in the policy and legislative processes of the country as the representative of the private sector. The advocacies of the chamber are expected to be fueled more by Chua who is a former President of the Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII) and past Vice-President for Industry of PCCI.

Leading Presidential Candidates Present Their Economic Agenda to Business Community

22/02/10 - Five leading candidates for the 2010 Presidential Election gave an overview of their economic platform to business leaders at the Presidentiables’ Forum organized by the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) on February 16, 2010 at the Marriot Hotel, Pasay City.

The candidates who attended the forum were Sen. Benigno Aquino, Jr., Atty. Gilbert Teodoro, Jr., Sen. Manny Villar, Bro. Eddie Villanueva, Senator Richard Gordon, and former president Joseph Estrada.

At their opening statements, the presidentiables gave an outline of their economic agenda, highlighting lowering of the cost of doing business, streamlining procedures and the importance of consistency in policies to make the country’s investment climate competitive.

Business groups call for quick solution to Palawan brownout problem; fear severe damage to tourism industry

22/02/10 - The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Palawan Chamber of Commerce call on all the parties involved to urgently resolve the dispute that is causing the power brownouts in the main island of Palawan, especially the City of Puerto Princesa.

The very popular tourist City of Puerto Princesa was unexpectedly thrown into darkness when power generator Delta P decided to shut down their 16mw plant last February 2 claiming that they have already delivered the 55 million kwh a year they have contracted and will lose money if they supply more power under the rate approved by the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC).
“We are facing the summer months when the influx of tourists reach its annual peak and when the vibrant local tourism industry depend on for a big portion of their annual revenues. We are supposed to have a very good year for tourism because the hot summer seems to be coming earlier. The lost revenues could run into a million pesos if local and foreign tourists are not assured of power and air-conditioning and they decide to go to alternative vacation destinations like Cebu, Bohol, Davao, and Baguio,” the Palawan Chamber said in a statement.

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Phil-Chinese Bus. Council

The Philippine-Chinese Business Council (PCBC) and the Chinese-Philippine Business Council (CPBC) were founded by Dr. Aurelio Periquet Jr. and Dr. Jeffrey L.S. Koo in 1985. At that time, both the Philippines and Taiwan were undergoing transformation. In the Philippines, there were widespread protest movements and growing dissatisfaction that the public clamor at that time was no less than a new leadership. In the case of Taiwan, it was also near the threshold of change towards democracy.

After more than twenty years, the anticipated turnaround of these two economies is now a reality. Taiwan is now one of the newly-industrialized countries in Asia and the Philippines has finally taken off and is pursuing structural reforms and infrastructure developments, amidst the present economic condition in the region.

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2009 Most Outstanding Chamber in the Philippines

For the second time around, the Metro Naga Chamber of Commerce & Industry was honored as the 2009 Most Outstanding Chamber in the Philippines and the 2009 Most Outstanding Chamber in South Luzon. The much coveted honor was given by the PCCI, during the 35th Philippine Business Conference and Expo held last October 21, 2009 at the Rigodon Ballroom, Manila Hotel, City of Manila. Her Excellency, President Gloria Macapagal- Arroyo, the guest of honor gave the award together with the 35th PBC&E Chairman, Mr. Roberto C. Amores, PCCI Pres. Mr. Edgardo Lacson, DTI Secretary Peter B. Favila, and Mr. Miguel Varela, Chairman of 35th PBC award committee. Mr. Alberto ‘Abet’ Bercasio, MNCCI President, together with Mr. Apolinar “Boy” Aure, PCCI –AVP South Luzon received the two plaques of recognition and two HP printers sponsored by PLDT SME NATION.

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SAN MIGUEL CORPORATION (SMC)

Established in 1890 as a brewery, San Miguel Corporation (SMC) is Southeast Asia's largest publicly listed food, beverage and packaging company with over 15,000 employees in over 90 major facilities throughout the Asia-Pacific.

One of the Philippines' leading business conglomerates, San Miguel carries the brand names of some of the most formidable players in the Philippine food and beverage industry, including San Miguel Pale Pilsen, Ginebra San Miguel, Monterey, Magnolia, and Purefoods. San Miguel Beer--the company's flagship product--is one of the largest selling beers and among the top 10 beer brands in the world.

Today, San Miguel is built around closely related businesses: beverages--both non-alcoholic and alcoholic--food, and packaging. Each of which are dominant in their respective segments, holding No. 1 or No. 2 positions in their markets.