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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

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Intel

Lenovo

SM Investments

Hotel 101

Wilcon Depot

Metrobank

Waterfront

ECPAY

PAGIBIG

PAGCOR

Jaguar

First Gen

Filremit

Jollibee Foods Corporation

Toyota

Questworks

J. Chemie Laboratory Inc.

Grentek Solutions Inc

Itbs Corp

Business World

Business Mirror

The Manila Times

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Malaya Business Insight

Daily Tribune

The Philippine Star

Manila Bulletin

DZAR 1026

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DZBB Super Radyo

ABS CBN

DZMM TeleRadyo

Cathayland

BA Securities Inc

MANILA—The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) has elected Consul Enunina “Nina” Mangio as the new president of the country’s most prominent business organization.
Mangio, owner of several large businesses including the SamgyeopMasarap chain of restaurants, was unanimously elected by the incoming 20-member board of directors of the PCCI during its annual meeting held last Friday, December 1, 2023.
Mangio is the third woman president of the PCCI since its inception in 1978. She is currently the Vice President for Regional Affairs of the trade group, which now has a 30,000-strong membership.
“I am honored by the trust and confidence that my colleagues in PCCI have entrusted in me. I will do my best to serve the chamber movement and represent the organization in the local and global arena,” Mangio, who is also an Honorary Consul of the Republic of Liberia in West Africa, said.
Mangio vowed to continue the works that her predecessor started and committed to proactively work with the national government in attracting local and foreign investors to the country. She also aims to push for programs that will create more business and generate jobs across the country.
Aside from Mangio, other newly-elected directors are George T. Barcelon, president of the Integrated Computer Systems; Dr. William S. Co, chairman of William and Company Philippines, Inc.; Ferdinand A. Ferrer, Chairman/CEO of EMS Group of Companies; Byan Ang, vice president of CLMC Group Corp.; Samie Lim, president of BLIMS Lifestyle Group, Inc.; Michael Tan, COO of Asia Brewery Inc.; Atty. Benedicta Du-Baladad, founding partner of Du Baladad and Associates; Philip G. Romualdez, president of Benguet Corporation; Jude Raymund Aguilar, president of Electronic Payment Inc., (ECPay); Edgardo G. Lacson, president of MIS Maritime Corp.; Arturo C. Guerrero III, president of Temps and Staffers Inc.; Ma. Alegria S. Limjoco, chairman of Phoenix Publishing, Inc.; Joseph C. Sy, president of Platinum Group Metals Inc; and Anthony Dennis H. Uy, president of Converge ICT Solutions; Dr. Hernando B. Delizo, CEO of Clinica Manila; (PCCI NCR); Atty. Maria Amalia T. Cayanan, president of Centro Colegio de Tarlac (PCCI North Luzon); Ms. Sallie Lacson, president and general manager of SC Lacson Enterprises (PCCI South Luzon); Ms. Melanie C. Ng, executive vice president of Ng Khai Development Corp., (PCCI Visayas); and Ms. Elena U. Haw of PCCI Mindanao.
The incoming PCCI officers will officially assume their posts in January 2024.
A licensed chemical engineer by profession, Mangio has been engaged in several businesses including Servcare International Corporation, an international holding company with subsidiaries in the US, Asia, and Dubai, where she sits as President. She is also the Chairman of the Board of Mawell Chemical Corporation, a Triple-A Electrical &amp; Mechanical Contractor, and Choosers Choice Food &amp; Development Corporation—a chain of casual dining restaurants serving Korean and Japanese cuisines with a total of 56 branches all over the Philippines.
She is a graduate of the Mapua Institute of Technology, holding a double degree in mechanical and chemical engineering. She also earned her master's degree in business management from the Ateneo Graduate School of Business. At present, Mangio is also the Board Governor of the Employers Confederation of the Philippines (ECOP), a Board of Trustee for the Philippine Food Exporters Confederation (Philexport), Honorary Chair and Senior Adviser for Philippines-Korea Business Council.
The PCCI has had the government’s ear and guidance in formulating policies that will spur businesses and economic growth. Its members, especially the MSMEs, have also relied on the PCCI leadership to take on the cudgels for them, represent them on all fronts, and speak as a solid voice of business.

Mangio takes helm of PCCI, New prexy vows to strengthen PPP under her leadership

The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) renewed its collaboration with the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) and the Alay Buhay Foundation for its tripartite project towards sustainable development of the Central Luzon workforce through health and upskilling programs.
PCCI, through its Sustainable Development Goals (SGD) Committee, inked a new Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) last Nov. 24 with TESDA and Alay Buhay to facilitate skills mapping activities and to identify the competencies required by industries, chambers, and related associations in Region 3.
Under the MOA, TESDA is set to provide grants based on available slots which will be implemented by Technical Vocational Institutions (TVIs) related to ICT, construction, and other skills.
The institution will also offer access to various training programs that will help enterprises meet the reskilling and upskilling requirements of the current market.
Additionally, TESDA will continue to support recovery programs for enterprises after COVID. Meanwhile, the Alay Buhay Foundation, in partnership with the PCCI SDG Committee and PCCI North Luzon, will work closely with other agencies to identify and locate the most vulnerable groups and informal sector workers during the health program.
The program will include Case Finding Activities such as screening and free x-ray services. In addition, the program will provide livelihood training, mentoring, and microfinance to TB-positive individuals who wish to pursue income-generating activities after completing their treatment.
“By providing relevant and updated knowledge and training, upskilling program can help in adapting to the changing demands of the market and the economy,” PCCI President George T. Barcelon said.
“The programs that we have with TESDA can increase the employability and productivity of the workers, as well as their income and quality of life,” he added.
Further, Alay Buhay Foundation President Anton Sayo shared that they successfully conducted a TB Mass Screening program for a total of 34,191 individuals from the vulnerable population, including senior citizens, smokers, persons with co-morbidities, 4Ps, and drivers of public conveyances, between March and December last year.
He added that from January to June this year, they were also able to screen a total of 24,816 individuals, noting that these individuals were then enrolled in the TB cure regimen.
Sayo also emphasized that the program was effective in confirming TB Positives for a total of 1,206 cases from March to December 2022, and 635 cases from January to June 2023.
Moreover, the program, which involved providing TB preventive medication to relatives or persons living with TB patients, was able to provide TB preventive therapy to a total of 213 patients between March and December 2022, and 77 patients between January and June 2023, according to Sayo.
Source: Manila Bulletin BY <a href="https://mb.com.ph/author/joselie-garcia" target="_self">MA. JOSELIE C. GARCIA</a>
https://mb.com.ph/2023/11/28/pcci-tesda-alay-buhay-foundation-renew-collaboration-in-developing-region-3-workforce

PCCI, TESDA, Alay-Buhay renew collaboration for Region 3 workforce Dev't

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Nation-building is a shared responsibility and the role of business in this process cannot be overemphasized. Hence, the Nation Builders’ Award, a first of the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI), which recognizes the significant contributions of Philippine companies in building a nation that is resilient and inclusive.
At the recently concluded 49th Philippine Business Conference and Expo (PBC&amp;E), which was attended by over 1000 local and foreign delegates, the PCCI presented the commendation to the country’s 15 “conglomerates that have undertaken infrastructure projects of national significance through which they have contributed extraordinary support in the areas of job creation, poverty alleviation, and building resilience and long-term growth towards Vision 2050: The Philippines, A First World Economy.”
49TH PBC&amp;E Chairman, Architect Felino Palafox, Jr., personally recommended the awardees that made a great impact in the area of infrastructure development and contributed to providing employment and economic activities across the country.
“In my five decades of professional experience, I have seen, visited, and helped many countries, and I could say that infrastructure is really central to the progress and development of a country. I know that these companies that we have recognized fully deserve the spotlight having been able to essentially provide jobs to the people and growth to our economy,” Palafox said.
The awardees were picked based on the criteria of having been able to create the foundation for a resilient, sustainable and inclusive future that is aligned with the Philippine Development Plan (PDP) 2023-2028, significantly contribute high gains to the economy directly, and indirectly in terms of employment and income within the supply chain; and, c) promote distinct ideas and actions, and cultivated leadership strategies to foster long-term planning and sustainability of the economy, environment, and human capital development
Included in the list of awardees were San Miguel Corporation led by Mr. Ramon S. Ang; SM Investments Corporation led by Ms. Teresita Sy-Coson; JG Summit Holdings, Inc. under the leadership of Mr. James L. Go; Ayala Corporation led by Mr. Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala; Aboitiz Group in the charge of Mr. Sabin Aboitiz; LT Group of Companies led by Dr. Lucio C. Tan; GT Capital Holdings, Inc. led by Mr. Francisco Sebastian; Megaworld Corporation under the leadership of Dr. Andrew L. Tan; DMCI Holdings in the charge of Mr. Isidro Consunji; International Container Terminal Services, Inc. steered by Mr. Enrique Razon, Jr.; Asian Terminals Incorporated headed by Mr. Eusebio H. Tanco; National Grid Corporation of the Philippines guided by Mr. Henry Sy, Jr.; Converge ICT Solutions Inc. led by Mr. Dennis Anthony H. Uy; Anflo Group of Companies led by Ms. Ma. Linda F. Lagdameo; and Alcantara Group with Mr. Nicasio I. Alcantara at the helm.
The awards and citations were conferred at the 49th PBC&amp;E by Palafox and PCCI President George T. Barcelon, together with PCCI Vice President for Industry Ferdinand Ferrer, PCCI Vice President for Regional Affairs Enunina Mangio and PBC&amp;E Co-chair Jude Aguilar, held at the historic Manila Hotel.

PCCI confers Nation Builders Awards to 15 Philippine Conglomerates

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The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the country’s biggest trade group, and the Department of Trade and Industry, or DTI, have combined forces to push for the promotion and utilization of the country’s trade agreements.
Trade Secretary Alfredo Pascual and PCCI president George Barcelon on Monday sealed the memorandum of understanding, which will complement the department’s trade education and advocacy campaign to ensure that stakeholders are aware of the opportunities that these trade agreements bring and that they are able to utilize the FTAs.
“The MoU is another concrete step to help boost the competitiveness of domestic industries. We aim to undertake initiatives that will empower our stakeholders to compete in a bigger market and seize the available opportunities therein. Through these FTAs, it will provide an enabling environment for businesses, particularly as we advocate the utilization of these FTAs and build the capacity of our stakeholders,” according to Pascual.
The latest FTA was sealed by the Philippines and South Korea, aimed to significantly contribute to the Philippines’ value proposition as a strong market for smart and sustainable investments, especially as a manufacturing and export hub in the region, a milestone to further enhance the Philippines and South Korea partnership through increased trade and investment relations as well as job generation.
Barcelon said PCCI has always been a reliable partner in shaping trade and investment policies.
He said with its extensive network and partnerships with various industry associations, and business councils, PCCI is significant in empowering the export sector through the trade agreements.
The partnership is aligned with DTI’s objective to strengthen the competitiveness of Philippine businesses, particularly the micro, small, and medium enterprises.
Focus of cooperation
One of the main cooperation activities to be undertaken under the MoU is the establishment of international trade assistance centers or help desks in key regions or provinces with the help of PCCI and its local chambers. Further, building on a holistic approach, the PCCI and other industry associations will be provided with capacity-building and mentorship programs to strengthen their capability to utilize trade agreements and arrangements effectively.
Likewise, regular trade-related dialogues and consultations will be held for local business communities, especially those with export potential.
The PCCI and DTI both said the partnership is timely with the recent entry into force of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership agreement for the Philippines that will seize opportunities in the RCEP region.

Source: <a href="https://tribune.net.ph/2023/09/26/pcci-dti-forms-free-trade-front/" target="_self">PCCI, DTI forms free trade front — Daily Tribune</a>

PCCI, DTI forms free trade front

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) signed Monday a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for the promotion and utilization of the country’s trade agreements and other preferential arrangements.
The DTI said the  MOU will complement its trade education and advocacy campaign to ensure that stakeholders are aware of the opportunities that these trade agreements bring and that they are capacitated to utilize regional and free trade agreements (FTAs).
“This MOU is another concrete step to help boost the competitiveness of our industries. We aim to undertake initiatives that will empower our stakeholders to compete in a bigger market and seize the available opportunities therein.   Through these FTAs, it will provide an enabling environment for businesses, particularly as we advocate the utilization of these FTAs and build the capacity of our stakeholders,” said DTI Secretary Alfredo Pascual.
The partnership is aligned with the DTIs objective to strengthen the competitiveness of Philippine businesses, particularly the micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs).

Source: <a href="https://manilastandard.net/business/314373858/dti-pcci-vow-to-promote-use-of-free-trade-agreements.html" target="_self">DTI, PCCI vow to promote use of free trade agreements - Manila Standard</a>

DTI, PCCI vow to promote use of free trade agreements

THE Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) said it entered into a partnership with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) to promote greater use of free trade agreements (FTAs).
On Monday, PCCI and DTI signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to promote the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership and other free trade and preferential trade agreements, which is expected to help businesses and industry associations rise their participation in global value chains.
“The MoU is intended to create a strategic and institutional partnership between the government and the business community to capitalize on these agreements,” the PCCI said in an advisory.
Under the MoU, the two parties will conduct trade education and mentorship programs, establish trade assistance centers or help desks in key regions and provinces, provide networking and linkage opportunities, and share resources.
The partnership also gives the PCCI access to DTI data and DTI assistance in PCCI collaboration with other government instrumentalities.
The PCCI agreed to promote FTAs within its membership and identify industry associations to serve as pilot participants for international trade assistance centers. — Justine Irish D. Tabile

Source: <a href="https://www.bworldonline.com/economy/2023/09/25/547666/pcci-to-help-encourage-greater-use-of-ftas/" target="_self">PCCI to help encourage greater use of FTAs - BusinessWorld Online (bworldonline.com)</a>

PCCI to help encourage greater use of FTAs

THE Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) has inked an agreement with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) to establish a partnership between the government and the business community to leverage on free-trade agreements (FTAs), preferential trade agreements (PTAs), Economic Partnership Agreements (EPAs), among others, of the Philippines with other countries.
The objective of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the DTI and PCCI is to “create a strategic and institutional partnership between the government and the business community to increase public knowledge of the Philippines’s initiatives on FTAs, PTAs, EPAs and similar or related accords, including but not limited to the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Agreement, and thereby increasing utilization of such agreements through the conduct of collaborative trade education, advocacy and related activities.”
PCCI noted that this agreement also aims to provide networking and linkage opportunities for businesses and industry associations seeking to participate in global value chains (GVCs), and share resources and related information necessary.
Among the areas of cooperation under this agreement is to “undertake capacity-building activities and mentorship programs for business leaders and technical staff members of the PCCI and industry associations to strengthen their capability to effectively and efficiently utilize FTAs, PTAs, EPAs and other similar accord.”
Based on the MOU, one commitment of DTI is to provide PCCI access to available data and information necessary for the conduct of collaborative activities, subject to relevant laws, rules and regulations, such as on confidentiality and data privacy.
The agreement also noted that the DTI shall assist PCCI in disseminating relevant information material on FTAs, PTAs, EPAs, and pertinent government regulations to business stakeholders and the public.
DTI shall also participate in collaborative activities as resource persons, or co-organizers or contributors.
According to the MOU, the DTI shall facilitate cooperation between PCCI and relevant government instrumentalities in the establishment of international trade assistance centers/help desks in key regions and cities.
PCCI, on the other hand, commits under the MOU to “promote, support and cascade information on FTAs, PTAs, EPAs and similar and related instrumentalities among its members, local chambers, industry associations and business councils with the aim of raising awareness of the business sector on the same.”
PCCI is also tasked to assist DTI in organizing consultative dialogues, roadshows, webinars/seminars and participate in such activities.
The business group shall also identify pilot local chambers and/or industry associations that can set up international trade assistance centers/help desks in their secretariat offices, the MOU noted.
The funding of programs, projects and/or activities shall be subject to the agreement of the parties, the availability of funds, and applicable laws, rules and regulations, the MOU noted.

Source: <a href="https://businessmirror.com.ph/2023/09/26/pcci-dti-to-optimize-trade-deals-gains/" target="_self">Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry, DTI to optimize trade deals’ gains • Andrea E. San Juan (businessmirror.com.ph)</a>

Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry, DTI to optimize trade deals’ gains

THE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) signed on Monday, September 25, a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to formalize their partnership in the promotion and utilization of the country’s trade agreements and other preferential arrangements.
This MOU will complement the Department’s trade education and advocacy campaign to ensure that stakeholders are aware of the opportunities that these trade agreements bring and that they are able to utilize these FTAs.
Secretary Pascual underscored “This MOU is another concrete step to help boost the competitiveness of our industries. We aim to undertake initiatives that will empower our stakeholders to compete in a bigger market and seize the available opportunities therein.   Through these FTAs, it will provide an enabling environment for businesses, particularly as we advocate the utilization of these FTAs and build the capacity of our stakeholders.”
The PCCI, regarded as “The Voice of the Business” and the largest business organization in the country has always been the Department’s reliable partner in shaping trade and investment policies in the country. With its extensive network of partnerships with various industry associations, and business councils, PCCI is significant in empowering the export industries of the country to utilize these trade agreements. Further, the partnership is aligned with the Department’s objective to strengthen the competitiveness of Philippine businesses, particularly the micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs).
One of the main cooperation activities to be undertaken under the MOU is the establishment of international trade assistance centers or help desks in key regions or provinces with the help of PCCI and its local chambers. Further, building on a holistic approach, the PCCI and other industry associations will be provided with capacity-building and mentorship programs to strengthen their capability to utilize trade agreements and arrangements effectively. Likewise, regular trade-related dialogues and consultations will be held for local business communities, especially those with export potential.
This partnership is timely with the recent entry into force of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement for the Philippines that will seize opportunities in the RCEP region.
As of date, the country’s FTA network is anchored mainly on regional FTAs via the ASEAN. It has only two (2) bilateral FTAs, that is, with Japan and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA). Recently, the country just signed another FTA with South Korea, and once effective, it will be its third bilateral FTA. The country also benefits from various Generalized Scheme of Preferences (GSP) such as the European Union GSP Plus (EU-GSP+) and the UK Developing Countries Trading Scheme (UK DCTS). PR

Source: <a href="https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/1973784/davao/business/dti-pcci-inks-partnership-to-promote-fta-utilization" target="_self">DTI, PCCI inks partnership to promote FTA utilization - SUNSTAR</a>

DTI, PCCI inks partnership to promote FTA utilization

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