The PCCI Board of Directors comprises accomplished business leaders representing key sectors of the Philippine economy. Together, they provide strategic direction and governance, ensuring that PCCI remains the premier advocate for Philippine business interests.

Atty. Jobert Peñaflorida

Area Vice President

Biography

Atty. Jobert A. Peñaflorida is a CPA-lawyer, entrepreneur, and community leader. He serves as Co-Chairman of the Regional Development Council for Western Visayas and Area Vice President for the Visayas of the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry. He is also an entrepreneur in the restaurant and tourism industries, with business operations in Metro Manila, Iloilo, and Boracay.

Education

Accounting Degree: Graduated Summa Cum Laude
Law Degree: Graduated Magna Cum Laude
Master’s in Management: University of the Philippines
Special Courses in Asian Economics and Management: Sophia University, Tokyo, Japan

Key Achievements

CPA Board Examination Recognition: Received the SGV Gold Medal of Excellence for obtaining the highest national rating in Auditing.
Business Leadership: Operates several restaurant and tourism-related businesses in Metro Manila, Iloilo, and Boracay.
Tourism Entrepreneurship: Recognized as one of the 2023 Most Inspiring Tourism Entrepreneurs by the Department of Tourism and Go Negosyo.
Regional Recognition: Named one of the Most Outstanding Ilonggos of Iloilo City in 2024.
Regional Development: Recognized as a champion in regional development at the 2025 Asia’s Golden Icon Awards.

Committee Memberships

Regional Development Council, Western Visayas: Co-Chairman from 2022 to presentPhilippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry: Area Vice President for the VisayasPCCI-Iloilo: Past PresidentPCCI-Western Visayas: Past Regional GovernorWest Visayas State University: Member of the Board of RegentsAteneo de Iloilo: Member of the Board of TrusteesUniversity of San Agustin: Member of the Board of Trustees