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Join the Embassy of Slovenia and Stratbase Institute for a B2B event on April 22, 2026, 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM at Manila Polo Club, Makati City.
Explore renewable energy solutions, connect with Slovenian innovators, and discover collaboration opportunities to boost energy efficiency and resilience in the Philippines.
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<li>Limited slots for PCCI members – confirm participation by April 17.&nbsp;</li>
<li>For any queries/clarifications, your good office may reach out through rpm@stratbase.ph, or Ms. Dana Dinsay, Chief of Staff through dad@stratbase.ph or +63 995 321 0300.</li>
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Science2Business: Energy Resilience for Enhanced Security

The VABC continues to be the premier gathering of business leaders, chamber representatives, and stakeholders across the region—an opportunity to strengthen partnerships, exchange ideas, and advance Visayas business together.
&nbsp;Throughout the years, VABC – an annual event organized by the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry, has become the perfect platform for policy dialogue, investment opportunities, and economic exchange. It continues to bring together leading entrepreneurs, industry stakeholders, government officials, and private sector leaders—creating a dynamic space for collaboration and innovation that drives regional and national growth.
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<li>Anchored on the theme: "Future Forward: Shaping Sustainable and Resilient Communities and Smarter Business" A journey towards innovation, sustainability, and inclusive growth.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Hosted by the Metro Bacolod Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MBCCI), this milestone event will take place on May 13 - 15, 2026 at SMX Convention Center, Bacolod CIty.</li>
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?? Register now and secure your place at the 35th VABC!
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??Let’s come together to celebrate progress, partnership, and the vibrant spirit of Visayas enterprise.

The 35th Visayas Area Business Conference is fast approaching!

Something BIG is happening in North Luzon this June --- and if you're serious about growth, you'll want to be in the room.
The 35th North Luzon Area Business Conference (NLABC) brings together business owners, professionals, and decision-makers from across the region for two days of real conversations, insights, and opportunities.
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<li>June 2 - 3, 2026 | 9:00 AM</li>
<li>Bulwagang Kanlahi, Diwa ng Tarlac Convention Center, Taguig City</li>
<li>Early Bird Rates available until April 30, 2026</li>
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? Local Chamber of Commerce Industry Members: ?4,000
? Non-Members: ?4,500
Register now to secure discounted hotel rates!
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<li>Register Here: bit.ly/35thNLABC</li>
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If you’re ready to grow, connect, and move forward—this is where you need to be.
??For inquiries: 0918-909-7918 | pcci.provinceoftarlac@gmail.com
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35th North Luzon Area Business Conference (NLABC)

The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) in partnership with the Malaysian International Chamber of Commerce (MICC), the Philippine Exporters Confederation, Inc., and the Mindanao Development Authority is pleased to invite you to the 3rd BIMP - EAGA Trade, Investment, and Halal Conference. This event will take place on September 2, 2026, at the Sabah International Convention Center in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia.
This conference is a strategic platform to strengthen regional collaboration in expanding the Halal industry across the Brunei Darussalam–Indonesia–Malaysia–Philippines East ASEAN Growth Area.&nbsp;&nbsp;
In addition to the conference, attendees will have access to two other major events:
- Sabah International Business Luncheon Talk 2026 (SIBLT2026): September 3, 2026.
- Sabah International Expo 2026 (SIE2026): September 4–6, 2026. This is East Malaysia’s largest trade fair and a signature event for a region of over 81 million people.
We are offering a comprehensive registration package for *USD 300.00*, which includes full access to the BIMP-EAGA Conference, SIBLT2026, and SIE2026.
Register now!&nbsp;
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PCCI Chairman Emeritus George T. Barcelon recently attended a meeting with U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Undersecretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Michelle Bekkering and Chargé d’Affaires a.i. Robert Ewing together with Philippine food sector stakeholders to discuss opportunities of reducing trade deficit with the United States. At said meeting, Chairman Emeritus Barcelon underscored the need to import more dairy and meat products as a way to address the deficit and to consider the inclusion of US exports of IT products through companies such as Dell, Hewlett Packard, Cisco, Apple and Microsoft to balance trade statistics.
Deficit currently stands at $8.6 billion in favor of the Philippines.

PCCI Chairman Emeritus George T. Barcelon recently attended a meeting with U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

* Important Update: Venue Change!
The 35th Visayas Area Business Conference (VABC) will now be held at the L'Fisher Hotel, Bacolod City on May 13-15, 2026.
* May 13-15, 2026
* NEW VENUE: L'Fisher Hotel, Bacolod City
Join business leaders, innovators, and stakeholders from across the Visayas as we gather to discuss key issues, explore opportunities, and strengthen regional growth. With just a month left, preparations are in full swing — and we’re excited to welcome you to Bacolod City’s premier venue.
* Registration remains open!
Participants may still secure their slots through the official conference registration link:
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With only 30 days to go, we’re excited to welcome you to this premier venue for an unforgettable conference experience.
Don’t miss this milestone event. ?????? ?????? ???? ???????? ????????!

Venue Change: The 35th Visayas Area Business Conference (VABC) 

TAX ADVISORY
EXTENSION OF DEADLINE FOR FILLIG OF 2025 ANNUAL INCOME TAX RETURNS Re: BIR Revenue Memorandum Circular No. 030-2026
New deadline: May 15, 2026 (extended from April 15, 2026)
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has extended the deadline for the filing of 2025 Annual Income Tax Returns (AITRs), payment of the corresponding taxes due thereon, and submission of required attachments.

EXTENSION OF DEADLINE FOR FILLIG OF 2025 ANNUAL INCOME TAX RETURNS Re: BIR Revenue Memorandum Circular No. 030-2026

Join the Embassy of Slovenia and Stratbase Institute for a B2B event on April 22, 2026, 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM at Manila Polo Club, Makati City.
Explore renewable energy solutions, connect with Slovenian innovators, and discover collaboration opportunities to boost energy efficiency and resilience in the Philippines.
* Limited slots for PCCI members – confirm participation by April 17.
* For any queries/clarifications, your good office may reach out through rpm@stratbase.ph, or Ms. Dana Dinsay, Chief of Staff through dad@stratbase.ph or +63 995 321 0300.

Science2Business: Energy Resilience for Enchanted Security

PRESS RELEASE
10 April 2026
PCCI pricks Guerrero as chair of 52nd PBC&amp;E
The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) today announced the appointment of Arturo “Butch” Guerrero as the Chair of the 52nd Philippine Business Conference and Expo, the country’s premier gathering of business leaders, policymakers, international partners, and MSMEs, happening on 13-14 October at the historic The Manila Hotel.
The PCCI leadership unanimously appointed Guerrero as Chair. Guerrero led major conferences in the past, including the National Conference of Employers in 2023. Last year, Guerrero served as Vice Chair in the 51st PBC&amp;E.
“With his experience and expertise in organizing events, we trust that this year’s conference will be equally substantive, meaningful, and successful as the previous PBCs,” PCCI President Perry A. Ferrer said.
The 52nd PBC&amp;E with the theme “Raising the Bar: Empowering Business for a Resilient Future” coincides with the Philippines' Chairship of the Association of the Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the 60th Conference of the Confederation of the Chamber of Commerce of Commerce and Industry (CACCI) that PCCI is hosting in Manila this year.
“Three major business summits will happen towards the end of the year. We will align our efforts and PBC agenda with that of the two other events – after all, we share a common goal of creating a dynamic and prosperous regional economy,” Guerrero said.
A forward-thinking business leader, Guerrero brings more than 30 years of experience in labor and employment policy, workforce solutions, and tripartite collaboration.
As Chairman of Temps and Staffers, Inc, a leading staffing firm and a senior national employer representative, he has consistently driven progressive, data-enabled labor strategies while championing reforms that strengthen social protection and promote industrial peace in the Philippines.
His expertise spans national policy, corporate governance, digital transformation, and social security systems—allowing him to bridge the priorities of workers, employers, and government institutions.
The 52nd Philippine Business Conference will convene leaders from across industries to address pressing challenges and opportunities in the Philippine economy. It traditionally opens with the Vice President of the Philippines delivering a keynote address and concludes with the President of the Philippines receiving a set of policy recommendations that emanate from PCCI members, local chambers, and industry partners.

PCCI picks Guerrero as chair of 52nd PBC&E

The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) in partnership with the Malaysian International Chamber of Commerce (MICC), the Philippine Exporters Confederation, Inc., and the Mindanao Development Authority is pleased to invite you to the 3rd BIMP-EAGA Trade, Investment, and Halal Conference. This event will take place on September 2, 2026, at the Sabah International Convention Center in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia.
This conference is a strategic platform to strengthen regional collaboration in expanding the Halal industry across the Brunei Darussalam–Indonesia–Malaysia–Philippines East ASEAN Growth Area.
In addition to the conference, attendees will have access to two other major events:
- Sabah International Business Luncheon Talk 2026 (SIBLT2026): September 3, 2026.
- Sabah International Expo 2026 (SIE2026): September 4–6, 2026. This is East Malaysia’s largest trade fair and a signature event for a region of over 81 million people.
We are offering a comprehensive registration package for *USD 300.00*, which includes full access to the BIMP-EAGA Conference, SIBLT2026, and SIE2026.
Register now!
*<a href="https://forms.gle/AybPfDTR6GXP8pqY8" target="_self">https://forms.gle/AybPfDTR6GXP8pqY8</a>*

3rd BIMP-EAGA Trade, Investment, and Halal Conference

Something BIG is happening in North Luzon this June --- and if you're serious about growth, you'll want to be in the room.
The 35th North Luzon Business Conference (NLABC) brings together business owners, professionals, and decision-makers from across the region for two days of real conversations, insights, and opportunities.
* June 2-3, 2026 | 9:00 AM
* Bulwagang Kanlahi, Diwa ng Tarlac Convention Center, Tarlac
* Early Bird Rates available until April 30, 2026
* Local Chamber of Commerce &amp; Industry Members: ?4,000
* Non-Members: ?4,500
Register now to secure discounted hotel rates!
* Register here: <a href="https://bit.ly/35thNLABC" target="_self">bit.ly/35thNLABC</a>
If you’re ready to grow, connect, and move forward—this is where you need to be.
* For inquiries: 0918-909-7918 | pcci.provinceoftarlac@gmail.com
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PCCI Chairman Emeritus George T. Barcelon recently attended a joint activity organized by the business advisory councils of APEC and ASEAN along with the Asia-Pacific Financial Forum (APFF) hosted by ASEAN-BAC Philippines. In his remarks, Chairman Emeritus Barcelon emphasized the importance of digital adaptation as key to ensuring financial health and building a strong and resilient financial system. Specifically, he stated how digitalization can contribute not only to the empowerment of MSMEs through higher financial literacy but also to the enhancement of digital protection through more reliable data for credit scoring and combating fraud.
The event, conducted in hybrid format in response to the government’s directive to reduce in person meetings in recognition of the current oil crisis, also tackled disaster and pandemic risk financing as well as energy and green transition in the lead up to the 13th ASEAN Finance Ministers’ and Central Bank Governors’ Meeting in April.
Chairman Emeritus Barcelon was joined by Finance Secretary Frederick Go as speaker together with ABAC Finance and Economics Task Force Chair and Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation Institute for Global Financial Affairs President Mitsuhiro Furusawa.

Asia-Pacific Financial Forum (APFF) hosted by ASEAN-BAC Philippines

PRESS RELEASE
PCCI welcomes opening of Strait, urges gov't to act swiftly
The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI), the country’s largest business organization, welcomed the announcement of a two-week opening of the Strait of Hormuz as it urges the government and industry stakeholders to use this time to secure critical shipments of oil and fertilizers to ensure sufficient supply for the country.
“The two-week opening of the Strait is an opportunity for the Philippines to secure vital imports. We need to buffer stock for any possible disruptions. However, we see this temporary opening as a critical move in stabilizing global oil prices,” PCCI President Perry Ferrer said as he hopes for the complete resolution of the war in the Middle East.
He said that if the Strait of Hormuz remains open and shipments flow smoothly, it could result in ease in fuel cost worldwide, including the Philippines.
Ferrer underscored the need for coordinated logistics, transparent communication, and contingency planning among key stakeholders, ensuring that shipments are prioritized and delivered efficiently.
The PCCI Chief also reiterated its commitment to work proactively with the government in ensuring stability in the country amidst global uncertainty.

PCCI Welcomes opening of Strait, urges gov't to act swifly

PCCI successfully conducted the Tax Talks: PCCI Area Webinar Series on Tax Filing Updates, Tips, and Reminders from March 24 to 26, 2026 via Zoom, bringing together participants from South Luzon, Visayas, North Luzon, Mindanao, and the National Capital Region. The five-session webinar series garnered a total of 660 attendees, reflecting the strong interest of the business community in timely tax updates and practical filing guidance.
Organized by the PCCI Taxation Committee, the webinar series served as PCCI’s annual learning platform ahead of the April 15 income tax return filing deadline, equipping members and other participants with timely updates on tax rules, filing requirements, and practical compliance reminders.
The series featured experts from the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), BDB Law, SGV &amp; Co., and P&amp;A Grant Thornton, who discussed the latest revenue regulations and tax filing updates, income tax return filing tips and reminders, and the effective handling of BIR Letters of Authority (LOA). Participants also had the opportunity to engage speakers directly during the open forum.
Among the highlights of the discussions were reminders on the correct use of tax forms, filing deadlines, required attachments, substantiation of tax credits, deduction rules, and recent developments in BIR audit and assessment procedures.
Through initiatives like this, PCCI remains committed to supporting the business community by promoting greater awareness, preparedness, and compliance in tax administration.
Thank you to all our speakers, moderators, officers, and participants for helping make this year’s Tax Talks a meaningful and successful series.

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