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"The Grand Launching of the ATA Carnet System in the Philippines, in collaboration with the Bureau of Customs, with Commissioner Bienvenido Y. Rubio signing the Customs Memorandum Order on the Procedure of ATA Carnet Implementation. (15 July 2024)"

ATA Carnet Grand Launching

"3rd Customs Industry Consultative Advisory Council Meeting of Bureau of Customs and Industry Associations hosted by the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (29 April 2024)"

ICYMI: 3rd Customs Industry Consultative and Advisory Council of Bureau of Customs hosted by the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry

New PCCI Board gets fresh mandate in office

ICYMI: PCCI Board of Directors headed by President George T. Barcelon with Honorable. Senator Cynthia A. Villar during the 2nd Legislative Talks: New Agrarian Emancipation Act

PCCI Board with Honorable. Senator Cynthia A. Villar

GO SPEARHEADS ANTI-RED TAPE CAMPAIGN

Customs Industry Consultative and Advisory Council 

51st PBC

Indonesia President Joko Widodo graces chambers' meet

The PCCI delegation alongside other representatives of the CACCI chamber members

The PCCI delegation alongside other representatives of the CACCI chamber members

The Philippine Exporters Confederation, Inc.

Philippine Franchise Association (PFA)

National Grid Corporation of the Philippines 

LT Group, Inc. 

San Miguel Corporation

ICCT Colleges

Huawei

VC Securities Corporation

Megaworld Corporation

Philtrust Bank

Converge Business

Angkas

Philippine Business Bank

Zesto Corporation

ARC Refreshments Corporation

Global Ferronickel Holdings, Inc.

EMS Group

Integrated Computer Systems Inc

PMFTC

Intel

Lenovo

SM Investments

Hotel 101

Wilcon Depot

Metrobank

Waterfront

ECPAY

PAGIBIG

PAGCOR

Jaguar

First Gen

Filremit

Jollibee Foods Corporation

Toyota

Questworks

Grentek Solutions Inc

Itbs Corp

EastWest Bank

EastWest Ageas Life Insurance

The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) is pleased to announce the 24th Businessmen's Cup Golf Tournament happening on October 27, 2025 at the Eastridge Golf and Country Club, Binangonan, Rizal!
This much-anticipated shotgun tournament will gather top-level executives from PCCI members, industry associations, the diplomatic corps, foreign and local chambers, and other leading business organizations.
Be part of this prestigious tradition and experience gold, camaraderie, and business networking on the greens!
Register now and secure your slot at:
<a href="https://forms.gle/Ne3DkpgZjaM6FvZY6" target="_self">https://forms.gle/Ne3DkpgZjaM6FvZY6</a>&nbsp;

The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) is pleased to announce the 24th Businessmen's Cup Golf Tournament

Business World

Business Mirror

The Manila Times

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Malaya Business Insight

Daily Tribune

The Philippine Star

Manila Bulletin

DZAR 1026

GMA Network

DZBB Super Radyo

ABS CBN

DZMM TeleRadyo

Cathayland

BA Securities Inc

PCCI Pres. Consul Enunina V. Mangio recently met with Honduras Ambassador to Japan H.E Harold Burgos and Mr. Miguel Medina, Executive Secretary and Minister of Investment- National Investment Council to explore potential business ventures and avenues for collaboration between the Philippines and Honduras. Joining Pres. Mangio is PCCI Chairman for Science and Technology Ferdinand Ferrer. On the sidelines of the meeting, Pres. Mangio extended a formal invitation to Ambassador Burgos to attend the 51st Philippine Business Conference and Expo (PBC&amp;E) on 20-21 October 2025 at the SMX Convention Center Manila.

PCCI Pres. Consul Enunina V. Mangio recently met with Honduras Ambassador

The forum brings together a Turkish business delegation led by Türkiye Exporters Assembly (TiM) and Philippine industry leaders for a day of B2B meetings to strengthen bilateral trade and investment ties.

PCCI Vice President for International Affairs Mr. Jude G. Aguilar delivers welcome remarks at the Philippines–Türkiye Business Forum

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) partners with Japan-based Rinna Co. Ltd. to launch Project TRINA (Trade and Industry Assistant), the agency’s first AI-powered assistant!
Available 24/7 on the DTI website, TRINA will provide seamless, accessible, and efficient support for the public, helping reduce the need for in-person visits and manual searches.
Discover how AI is shaping the future of public and private sectors! Join the 51st PBC&amp;E on October 20–21 to hear from leaders driving digital transformation.

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) partners with Japan-based Rinna Co. Ltd. to launch Project TRINA (Trade and Industry Assistant)

18 September 2025&nbsp;
Connectivity is key to digital transformation - PCCI
Connectivity is the foundation of any meaningful and inclusive digital transformation, the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI), country’s the largest business organization said as it sets to present the 51st Philippine Business Conference (PBC&amp;E) with the theme, “The Future is Now: Unleash the Power of Digital Transformation.”&nbsp;
Even as the Philippines has made strides in digital transformation with rapid growth in digital payments, e-commerce platforms, and online public services, the country remains behind its Southeast Asian neighbors in critical dimensions of digital adoption, including infrastructure, business digitization, e-government maturity, and tech talent development, PCCI observed.
As the ASEAN region accelerates toward a digital economy, the Philippines must take decisive action to close the digital gap or risk being left further behind, PCCI urged.
For digital leap to happen, PCCI is calling for a robust and inclusive digital infrastructure.
“Broadband access, especially in rural and underserved areas, must be prioritized. If we are to achieve inclusive and sustained growth, local governments, schools, enterprises, operating in rural areas must have the same level of access and reliability as their urban counterparts. And to be competitive, cost and speed must be equivalent or even better than those of our neighbors in ASEAN who are already years ahead of us in MSME digitization, e-commerce adoption, and digital government services,” PCCI President Consul Enunina Mangio said.
PCCI cited recent legislative and policy reforms and initiatives such as the amendments to the Public Service Act, SIM Card Registration Law, the Digital Transformation Roadmap and the National Fiber Backbone as steps in the right direction. But more must be done.
“Connectivity must be treated as critical infrastructure, on par with roads, energy, and ports,” Dennis Anthony H. Uy, PCCI’s Director for ICT stressed, adding “There should be more strategic investment in both fixed and mobile broadband networks especially in underserved regions to enable more Filipinos and businesses to participate in the digital economy.”
For investments to come in, PCCI called on the country’s policymakers to:
• Expand last mile connectivity in remote areas by directing investment towards underserved areas and critical backbone infrastructure, leveraging public-private partnerships (PPPs).
• Accelerate infrastructure rollout by streamlining permitting processes for telecom infrastructure (towers, fiber ducts), enforcing infrastructure sharing policies, and prioritizing national broadband initiatives in the process;
• Foster competition and affordability by implementing policies and spectrum management strategies (to accelerate 5G rollout);
• Support community networks and localized digital hubs;
• Provide incentives for infrastructure sharing and open access models.
“Open, affordable, and nationwide connectivity will not just future-proof our economy, it will empower every Filipino to take part in that future starting today,” Uy, who is also the chairman of the 51st PBC&amp;E said as he invited the public to the conference taking place on October 20-21 at the SMX Convention Center.
About Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry
The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) is a non-stock, non-profit, non-government business organization that comprised of small, medium, and large enterprises, local chambers and industry associations representing various sectors of business, all working together to foster a healthier Philippine economy and improve the viability of business in the community. As a proactive catalyst of development, PCCI promotes and supports the drive for globally competitive Philippine enterprises in partnership with government, local chambers, and other business organizations. ###
Media Contacts:
Ms. Donna Angulo | Ms. Merryl Abano
Corporate Communication Division
E-mail: donna.angulo@philippinechamber.com | merryl.abano@philippinechamber.com

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The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) is urging local entrepreneurs to adopt the ATA Carnet system, calling it a “passport for goods” that simplifies participation in overseas trade fairs.
The system allows temporary admission of goods without paying duties and taxes or securing multiple customs clearances, PCCI vice president for trade Bryan Ang said at the Transport &amp; Logistics Forum 2025 at the World Trade Center.
The Philippines adopted the ATA Carnets in July 2022 after joining the Istanbul Convention on Temporary Admission. PCCI acts as the national guaranteeing and issuing association, processing and accrediting applications and guaranteeing the temporary release of goods.
“Trade facilitation is not just about moving goods,” Ang said. “It empowers our local entrepreneurs, especially small and medium-sized enterprises, to showcase their products globally without the friction of complex customs procedures.”
ATA Carnets, which have a one-year validity, are accepted in more than 80 customs territories, including China, the United States and Japan. They cover commercial samples, professional equipment and exhibits such as cameras, medical devices, booth displays, vehicles for auto shows and artwork.
Perishable and consumable goods, including food, drinks and farm products, are not eligible.
“For our customs authorities, the ATA Carnet reduces administrative workload while ensuring revenue protection through the guarantee chain,” Ang said, adding that the initiative demonstrates how private sector support can help government agencies deliver more efficient services.

source: https://bilyonaryo.com/2025/09/17/pccis-bryan-ang-urges-ph-businesses-to-leverage-ata-carnet-for-smoother-global-trade/trade/

PCCI’s Bryan Ang urges PH businesses to leverage ATA Carnet for smoother global trade

The 2025 Injap Sia Outstanding Young Entrepreneurs Award (ISOYEA) Kapihan was held on September 11, 2025, gathering ISOYEA alumni from 2015 to 2024 for an afternoon of reflection, collaboration, and inspiration. The program opened with messages from PCCI Pres. Consul Enunina Mangio, PCCI Vice President for Regional Affairs and Membership and Director for SDGs Alegria Sibal Limjoco, MSME Committee Chair Apolinar Aure, and with closing remarks delivered by MSME Committee Co-Chair Sarah Deloraya-Mateo.
The Kapihan featured a panel discussion with ISOYEA winners who shared their post-recognition journeys and entrepreneurial insights namely Nelson B. Diona of Red Gate Farm Supplies (2023 Winner – Agriculture), Veberly Jubilo-Uyaan of Vel Seirra Integrated Farm (2024 Winner – Agriculture), Ralph Ray D. Chua of Immuni Global PH (2024 Winner – Industry), and Janice P. Ariño of Service Economy Applications, Inc. (2022 Winner – Service) and moderated by Ms. Ma. Flordeliza C. Leong, Vice President for Advocacy, Communications, and Special Concerns Division of PHILEXPORT. Participants also joined roundtable discussions that tackled growth, innovation, challenges, and collaboration opportunities.
More than a celebration of success, the Kapihan reinforced the ISOYEA alumni network and the support of PCCI leaders, paving way for mentorship, partnerships, and a shared vision for strengthening Philippine entrepreneurship.

The 2025 Injap Sia Outstanding Young Entrepreneurs Award (ISOYEA) Kapihan

16 September 2025&nbsp;
Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) Congratulates
Top-Performing Cabinet Secretaries
MANILA, September 16, 2025 – The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) congratulates the top performers in the recent cabinet secretaries survey with special recognition for Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian.
Secretary Gatchalian's exceptional performance, achieving a 90.5% average rating comprised of an impressive 89% trust rating and 92% approval rating, represents the highest ranking among all cabinet secretaries.&nbsp;
The PCCI is not surprised that he topped this survey, having witnessed firsthand his exemplary service when Valenzuela City was awarded the PCCI Hall of Fame Award as Most Business Friendly LGU in the Philippines in 2015 under his leadership as Mayor. The Hall of Fame Award is given to Local Government Units that win the Most Business Friendly Award three times within five years.
The PCCI recognizes this outstanding survey result reflecting Secretary Gatchalian's transparent governance, effective program implementation, and genuine commitment to serving the country's most vulnerable populations.

This event is co-presented by the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), Converge ICT Solutions Inc., and ComClark Network and Technology Corp.
See the country's digital innovators showcase the technology that is changing the local digital landscape. Register now!

PCCI presents the 51st Philippine Business Conference and Expo (PBC&E) on October 20-21, 2025 at SMX Convention Center Manila.

From expanding market access to safeguarding e-commerce and helping MSMEs compete globally, going digital is the key to staying competitive in today’s economy.
Join us at the 51st Philippine Business Conference &amp; Expo to explore how innovation is shaping the country’s economic future.

Digital transformation is no longer optional, it’s essential

11 September 2025&nbsp;
PCCI backs CPTPP accession to diversify markets and fortify the economy amid global shifts
The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) is strongly endorsing the Philippine government's formal application to accede to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). This strategic move is critical for securing the nation’s economic future at a time of increasing global trade fragmentation and protective measures from traditional partners.
This accession is not merely an opportunity but a strategic necessity. With key trading partners becoming more cautious towards imports to reinforce their own domestic industries, the Philippines must proactively diversify its export markets and reduce its vulnerability. The CPTPP provides a powerful avenue to achieve this, allowing the Philippines to integrate deeper with a bloc of dynamic economies committed to open markets.
The CPTPP comprises 12 member economies—Australia, Brunei Darussalam, Canada, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore, Vietnam, and the United Kingdom—representing a combined population of over 500 million and a GDP of USD $13.5 trillion. By joining, the Philippines will gain preferential access to critical markets where it currently lacks bilateral trade agreements, notably Canada, Mexico, Peru, and the United Kingdom.
For Philippine enterprises, from large corporations to micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), this translates into reduced tariffs, greater predictability in trade rules, and enhanced investment prospects. It will empower our businesses to expand their reach, integrate into regional value chains, and strengthen their competitiveness on a global scale.
This initiative aligns perfectly with the goals of the Philippine Development Plan 2023–2028. It builds upon the country's existing economic commitments, such as the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) and its agreements with Japan, South Korea, and the European Free Trade Association, creating a cohesive and robust network of trade alliances.
The PCCI believes that CPTPP membership is a decisive step towards future-proofing the Philippine economy. It will attract high-quality investments in the country, create jobs, and provide our businesses with the platform they need to thrive in an increasingly competitive and protectionist global environment. We urge the government to pursue this accession with urgency and look forward to supporting the process.

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PCCI Pres. Consul Enunina V. Mangio recently met with Honduras Ambassador

PCCI Vice President for International Affairs Mr. Jude G. Aguilar delivers welcome remarks at the Philippines–Türkiye Business Forum

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) partners with Japan-based Rinna Co. Ltd. to launch Project TRINA (Trade and Industry Assistant)

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The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) is pleased to announce the 24th Businessmen's Cup Golf Tournament