PCCI President, Mr. Perry A. Ferrer, delivered the opening remarks for the 40th CACCI Conference

PCCI President, Mr. Perry A. Ferrer, delivered the opening remarks for the 40th CACCI Conference and 60th Anniversary Closing Ceremony and Gala Dinner. “The true measure of the conference is measured not by the speeches delivered, but by the action that will happen after this conference.” Hosted in the spirit of fellowship and Filipino hospitality, President Perry hopes the meaningful discussions shared throughout the conference will grow into partnerships that turn shared visions into reality.

Outgoing President of the Confederation of Asia-Pacific Chambers of Commerce and Industry (CACCI), Mr. Peter McMullin, AM, followed Mr. Ferrer, acknowledging the presence of MSMEs in the Asia Pacific and their contribution to the region's dynamic economy. “We also heard that without skills, upskilling, and skills development, our economy will be stagnant. So skills development is one of the keys to continued growth, and specifically, as AI is coming into our ecosystems.” Likewise, he expressed optimism for sustained regional collaboration, concluding his remarks on a powerful note.