The Voice 2022

147.

Business groups appeal to PBBM to revoke the implementation of PPA AO 04-2021

Business groups are once again raising their vehement objection against an order of the Philippine...

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145.

PCCI tells members to brace for tightening electricity supply and possible higher rates

The PCCI is calling on its members to prepare for a tight power supply situation and potential higher...

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143.

Qatari company to set up $500M worth of integrated dairy facility in Ph

A Qatari company, Baladna is set to establish a USD500 million integrated and state-of-the-art...

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141.

PCCI, Embassy of India to promote Ph participation to India’s 2023 Trade Events

India’s First Secretary for Economic and Commerce Nishikant Singh recently paid a courtesy visit to...

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139.

PCCI, Pakistan rice exporter explore potential rice trade, other biz opportunities

PCCI President George T. Barcelon hosted the Ambassador of the Embassy of the Islamic Republic...

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137.

APEC releases a study on services competitiveness, structural reform

The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation has released a policy brief on Service Competitiveness...

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135.

SIGNED Joint Statement re: ILO HLTM

In the context of the High-Level Tripartite Mission (HLTM) of the International Labor Organization...

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133.

PH exporters urged to prepare for EU’s carbon border adjustment mechanism

Filipino companies exporting particularly iron and steel, aluminum, cement and fertilizers...

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131.

PCCI tapped as USAID-SPEED Project partner for MSME digital evolution

Transitioning of businesses to the digital space has become inevitable with almost all transactions now...

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129.

PCCI, UPISSI to partner for agri-tech generators commercialization

The PCCI Agriculture and Fishery Committee, together with the PCCI SME Committee, had a productive..

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127.

Learnings from the Pandemic: A Strategic Management Perspective

2020 was a year of great uncertainty for the Philippines. Covid-19 reached the Philippine...

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125.

Marcos appoints PCCI prexy as LEDAC private sector rep

President Ferdinand B. Marcos Jr. appointed George T. Barcelon, president of the Philippine...

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123.

PCCI, UP-CIFAL launch SDG leadership program for domestic, export enterprises

The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) and the UP-CIFAL recently launched a...

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121.

PCCI, KANKEIREN eye more collaboration on trade, investment

The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) and Kansai Economic Federation...

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119.

PCCI participates in the Turkiye-Philippines Business Forum

Philippines-Turkiye Business Council Chairman Ernesto Chua represented the Philippine...

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117.

Container deposit return system expands network of carriers, subscribers

More shipping lines and port stakeholders have joined the Container Ledger Account (CLA), ...

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115.

PCCI honors Most Business Friendly LGUs for 2022

Nine (9) Local Government Units (LGUs) that have been successful in restoring and increasing business...

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113.

PCCI honors three young entrepreneurs during the 48th PBC& E

The PCCI conferred the Injap Sia Outstanding Young Entrepreneurs Award (ISOYEA) to three young...

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111.

48th PBC&E a huge success, ignites hope for Philippine economy

The Philippines is indeed ready and open for business. Over a thousand local and international delegates...

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109.

PCCI Pays Courtesy Call to New TESDA Director-General

The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) board members and officers...

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107.

PCCI, USAID-SPEED Project Explore partnership on SME digitization

The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry met with the USAID-SPEED project team to...

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105.

PCCI promotes stronger cooperation with Israeli ICT companies

PCCI President George T. Barcelon was a speaker at the Israel Connect, a forum organized by the Israel.

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103.

PCCI holds briefing and fellowship of new members

A briefing and fellowship of new members was held last August 30, 2022 at the PCCI Office Taguig..

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101.

PCCI pushes for business sector’s representation in the SRA board

The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) is backing the call of the local food...

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99.

PH, Indonesia Discuss Enhancing Bilateral Trade Cooperation

His Excellency Indonesian Ambassador to the Philippines Agus Widjojo ((fifth from left) pays a...

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97.

RCEP rules of origin compliance vital to get preferential treatment—official

While waiting for the Philippines to ratify the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP),.

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95.

PCCI pushes for agriculture modernization and SME development with House Committee on Trade and...

In a meeting with Congressman Marvey Mariño, chair of the House of Representatives’ Committee on...

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93.

PCCI, Huawei, Aboitiz Foundation to collaborate on MSME digitalization

The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) met with Huawei Technologies and the...

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91.

Market Intelligence Report on F&B launched

The PCCIHRDF’s Launching of the Labor Market Intelligence Report on the Fruits and Vegetables...

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89.

Industry leaders back bill scrapping PPA’s revenue generating function

Business groups have expressed support for a new legislation that aims to strip the Philippine Ports...

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87.

Biz groups support sugar importation to address supply shortage, rising prices

The Philippine Chamber of Commerce, and Industry (PCCI), Philippine Food Exporters.

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85.

PCCI, DOTr tackle better transport system, logistics fees

The Department of Land Transportation assured the business community that the government...

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83.

PCCI pushes for priority policy reforms to improve internet connectivity

Regulatory reforms are urgently needed to expand internet coverage and ensure that the...

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81.

PCCI South Luzon, Bacoor Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc., successfully hold the 31st SOLABC

After two years of lockdown, business leaders of PCCI South Luzon and the Bacoor Chamber of...

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79.

PCCI, DOTr MEET TO DISCUSS BETTER TRANSPORT SYSTEM AND LOGISTICS FEES

Leaders of the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) led by President George T. Bar...

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77.

PCCI welcomes appointments of Lotilla, Loyzaga to key gov’t posts

The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry welcomed the appointments of Raphael...

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75.

Rice sufficiency is possible for the country

The Philippines can attain rice sufficiency with the appropriate solutions and support for the...

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73.

Retail electricity consumers advised to look for risk management in contracts

Under the regime of Retail Competition and Open Access, where large consumers of...

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71.

MEMBERS CORNER: PCCI welcomes new members to its growing family

PCCI welcomes the membership of thirty-two (32) companies – thirty-one (31) corporate members and...

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69.

PCCI, Nigerian Embassy agree to collaborate on trade expansion

PCCI President George T. Barcelon recently conferred with the Nigerian Ambassador to the...

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67.

PCCI pushes for public-private partnership in developing strategies for agri modernization

Economic experts are pushing for the development of the agriculture sector to speed up recovery and...

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65.

PCCI cites ARTA for effectively implementing EODB, anti-red tape initiatives

The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) cited the Anti-Red Tape Authority...

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63.

PCCI assures president-elect Marcos Jr. of business support, cooperation

The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI), the recognized voice of business in ...

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61.

United Call to Revoke PPA Administrative Order No. 04-2021 and Investigate

We, the undersigned, in consultation with various stakeholders and port users...

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59.

PCCI urges government to expedite the exploration of indigenous resources

As the country’s vital resource for energy supply continues to exhaust and the prices of oil and its impact..

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57.

PCCI pushes for economic reform bills to strengthen and solidify economic gains

As President Duterte ends his term on a high note, the incoming government could continue to...

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55.

Monetary Policy Report and 2022-2023 Prospects May 2022

At its monetary policy meeting on May 19, 2022, the BSP decided to raise its key policy interest rate by...

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53.

DA convenes 2nd National Banner Program Committee Meeting on High-Value Crops

The Department of Agriculture (DA)-National Banner Program Committee on High-Value Crops...

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51.

Business leaders take their oath as officers of PCCI’s sectoral committees

PCCI brought together industry leaders and business executives in a meaningful gathering that saw...

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49.

PCCI names Ferrer 48th PBC&E Chair

EMS Group of Companies Chairman and CEO Perry Ferrer is leading this year’s 48th Philippine Business...

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47.

PCCI, other biz groups demand nullity of PPA’s order on container monitoring policy

The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry, along with other business groups, strongly...

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45.

PCCI, PYEA explore possible partnership with ITC

The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) and its youth arm, the Philippine...

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43.

PCCI, WIPO to strengthen partnership on IP awareness

The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the World Intellectual Property Office...

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41.

PCCI expresses support to incoming admin

The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI), the largest business organization...

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39.

PCCI South Luzon, ICCPI co-organizes 1st Calabarzon Business Conference

Last April 28, PCCI South Luzon in partnership with the Italian Chamber of Commerce of the...

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37.

PCCI South Luzon holds 1st Quarter Meeting via Zoom

PCCI South Luzon led by Area Vice President Sallie C. Lacson held its 1st Quarter Meeting on April 8,.

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35.

PCCI officially joins the SDG movement

The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI), represented by immediate past...

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33.

PCCI-DAP formally launch scholarship program on Data Science courses Encourages PCCI members to avail of...

The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) and the Development Academy of the..

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31.

PCCI, DOST ink pact to promote ST, digital entrepreneurship

The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Department of Science and...

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29.

PCCI Mindanao holds 2nd General Membership Meeting and Installation of Regional Governors

The inductees were Pocholo Soliven for Western Mindanao, Ruben Vegafria for Northern Mindanao...

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27.

PCCI Legislative Committee identifies priority agenda for administration

The Legislative Committee headed by Atty. Benedicta Du-Baladad met to review PCCI’s priority legislative..

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25.

Arroyo urges private sector to capitalize on RCEP, global biz trends for economic recovery

Amid the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, former President Gloria Macapagal...

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23.

PCCI-NCR Handover and Induction Ceremonies

PCCI-NCR held its Handover and Induction Ceremonies last February 8, 2022, 2:00pm via Zoom...

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21.

Strengthening the Ease of Doing Business through Government and Business Collaboration

The PCCI and the Anti Red Tape Authority (ARTA) had a meaningful and interactive exchange during...

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19.

Melanie Ng accepts role as PCCI’s new regional governor for Central Visayas

Officials of the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) have vowed to help Visayas...

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17.

PCCI South Luzon Joint Induction Ceremony

PCCI President George T. Barcelon administers the oath of office of the 21 South Luzon chamber pres...

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15.

PCCI Trade and Industry Cluster sets priority areas for 2022

Expressing concerns over the Russia-Ukraine conflict, the Ever Given cargo ship getting stuck in...

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13.

PCCI partners with Startup Village for satellite project

The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) has tapped incubator/accelerator...

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11.

Kiwi firm Zeald Limited signs MOU with Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI)

Manila, Philippines – Zeald Limited, New Zealand’s largest and most experienced SME digital agency,...

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09.

Make COVID-19 antigen test kits available for free - PCCI

As the country implements a more relaxed health protocol beginning this month, the business sector is...

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07.

Call for Congress to Ratify Public Service Act amendments

We thank and laud the Philippine Senate and the House of Representatives for passing on 3rd..

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05.

PCCI, DOF partner anew for the 6th Sulong Pilipinas

The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) is partnering anew with the...

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03.

PCCI backs amendment of RA 9184 in favor of PH locally-made products

The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI), the largest business organization in....

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01.

PCCI elects Barcelon as new president

George T. Barcelon has been elected as the new president of the Philippine Chamber of Commerce...

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146.

PCCI pays courtesy visit to Finance Secretary Diokno

On January 13, 2023, members of the Executive Committee and officers of the Taxation Committee..

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144.

PCCI, business groups call for passage of Open Access in Data Transmission

Three of the country’s national business organizations have joined hands to call urgency on the...

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142.

PCCI, Embassy of Kazakhstan to establish PH and Kazakstan Business Council

The PCCI International Affairs Committee Chairman, Mr. Jude Aguilar hosted the visit of the...

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140.

PCCI, Royal Thai Embassy explore more trade events for 2023

PCCI President George T. Barcelon and His Excellency Tull Traisorat, Ambassador of the Royal Thai...

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138.

Senate convenes Technical Working Group on RCEP

The Senate Committee on Foreign Relations’ Technical Working Group (TWG) continue to hold meetings...

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136.

Ceremonial Signing and Launch of the Philippine E-Commerce Alliance

On behalf of the USAID Strengthening Private Enterprise for the Digital Economy (SPEED)...

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134.

Interactive BIR Citizen’s Charter now available

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has announced that it has developed an Interactive BIR...

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132.

Opposition to PPA AO 04-2021 flares anew

Renewed opposition has ignited against a Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) order prescribing the...

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130.

PCCI, DICT, USTDA collaboration meeting on infra projects

PCCI met with Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) and United...

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128.

DA asks PCCI support for investment generation projects

The PCCI Agriculture and Fishery Committee had a meeting with the Department of Agriculture...

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126.

PCCI expresses need for further MWF vetting, suggests gov’t to postpone proposed bill

Now that details of the proposed Maharlika Wealth Fund Bill have emerged, George T. Barcelon,...

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124.

PCCI expresses need for further MWF vetting, suggests gov’t to postpone proposed bill

Now that details of the proposed Maharlika Wealth Fund Bill have emerged, George T. Barcelon,...

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122.

PH-JAPAN KNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE

The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) opens its doors anew to global...

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120.

Annual Investment Meeting Director General pays a visit to PCCI

Annual Investment Meeting Director General Walid Farghal paid a courtesy visit to Philippine...

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118.

PCCI President meets Deputy Foreign Minister of Georgia

PCCI President George T. Barcelon recently met with the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of...

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116.

Mandaue CCI wins PCCI’s Most Outstanding Chamber in the Philippines Victory elevates chamber to hall of fame

The Mandaue Chamber of Commerce and Industry led by president, Mr. Kelie Ko is this...

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114.

Advancing Filipino Ingenuity through the Protection of Innovation: PCCI Alfredo M. Yao Intellectual Property (AMY IP) Awards 2022 Recognizes Filipino Inventors

The PCCI conferred this year’s grand winners of the Alfredo M. Yao Intellectual Property (AMY IP)...

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112.

PCCI celebrates 16th year of recognizing youth entrepreneurship

The PCCI successfully hosted the 16th Business Idea and Development Award (BIDA) with.

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110.

Congress approves Ease of Paying Taxes on 3rd and final reading

The Ease of Paying Taxes Act, House Bill (HB) 4125, was unanimously approved with 250...

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108.

BSP assures businesses it is doing its job to mitigate inflation, peso weakening

The PCCI Banking and Finance Committee led by Mr. George Barcelon paid a courtesy visit to...

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106.

PCCI backs strengthening of trade facilitation measures

In a courtesy visit to Commissioner Yogi Filemon Ruiz of the Bureau of Customs (BOC), the Philippine...

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104.

PCCI, Ghana High Commission discuss possible cooperation in agri, services, and tourism sectors

PCCI President George T. Barcelon discusses with Her Excellency, Ms. Ama Boahemaa Dwomoh, Charge...

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102.

PCCI SDG Committee and UP CIFAL introduce the SDG4BIZ project

In preparation for the implementation of the SDG4Biz: Sustainable Development Goals...

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100.

Part 5 of The Bulls Eye Webinar series “Cashing in on Your Investment”

On August 17, 2022, PCCI, PYEA, and Round One held the final leg five-part webinar series, “The Bull’s.

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98.

PCCIHRDF presents Labor Market study on the fruits and vegetable processing sector during the CAMSUR 5th Food and Beverage Expo

The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry Human Resources Development Found...

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96.

PCCI presents legislative agenda to House Speaker Martin Romualdez

As the 19th Congress convenes its regular sessions, the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and ...

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94.

PCCI-DICT push satellite connectivity for digital expansion

The adoption of digital technology is crucial to the Build. Better. More. agenda. As economies reboot...

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92.

PCCIHRDF launches study on Fruits and Vegetable Processing Sector in PH

The Philippine Chamber of Commerce & Industry Human Resources Development ...

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90.

PCCI to hold Corporate Governance Seminar on Sept. 7

The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI), in partnership with the Good...

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88.

PCCI holds General Membership Meeting with Speaker Martin Romualdez

House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez was the Guest of Honor and Speaker at the PCCI’s General...

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86.

PCCI meets DTI Secretary Pascual, discuss strategic plans for business recovery

Officials of the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI), led by PCCI President George T....

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84.

PCCI warns of a worse post-pandemic Metro Manila traffic

As the country mulls the full resumption of face-to-face activities, the Philippine Chamber...

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82.

PCCI, TBGI, SAS explore better connectivity through satellite technology

Aiming to make full use of satellite communication services internet to provide internet access “at the...

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80.

PCCI meets with House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez on economic priorities and agenda

Honorable House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez spoke before PCCI’s 3rd General...

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78.

PCCI launches the 48th PBC&E, says PH is ready and open for business

The biggest and most highly anticipated business conference in the country is back in full face-...

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76.

Business groups ask solons to pass bills stalled in the last Congress

Three major business groups called on the new Lower House to implement urgent legislative...

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74.

Regulatory reforms critical to improve internet coverage and accelerate digitalization

The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) and Better Internet PH (BIP) are...

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72.

PCCI-Ateneo IPO renew partnership

The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) and the Ateneo Intellectual Property...

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70.

PCCI, TECO discuss 2022 Taiwan-PH Industrial Collaboration Summit

PCCI President Mr. George T. Barcelon met with the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in...

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68.

PCCI holds 4th The Bulls Eye Webinar series on Crowdinvesting

The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI), the Philippine Young Entrepreneurs...

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66.

DOST calls on Congress to prioritize bills on R&D for sustainability

Recognizing the need to implement sustainable research and development (R&D) programs in...

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64.

PCCI urges government to define agenda on energy supply security and power rates

As the country transitions towards recovery and focuses on attracting investments in heavy industries,...

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62.

The Bulls Eye Webinar Part 3: Exploring the idea of a family office

The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI), the Philippine Young Entrepreneurs...

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60.

Accessible, reliable, affordable, and secure internet for the Philippines’ growing digital economy

The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) and Better Internet PH (BIP) call on the..

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58.

PCCI welcomes new Marcos Jr. appointees in key gov’t posts

The Philippine business community yesterday welcomed the appointment of the new members...

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56.

PCCI supports amendment of CARL for better agri productivity, efficiency

The weak agriculture system in the country is principally driven by the low productivity of farmers and...

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54.

PCCI receives a Special IP Citation from IPOPHL

The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) recently presented the Philippine Chamber...

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52.

A Paper on Improving Power reliability and Reducing Costs of electricity in the Visayan Grid

Electricity Supply in the Visayan islands had improved since the 1990’s but brownouts and...

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50.

PCCI inducts new members

PCCI President George T. Barcelon administered the oath-taking of the thirty-four (34) new members...

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48.

PCCI lauds appointment of economic team for a progressive and sustainable economy

The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI), the single voice of business in the...

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46.

PCCI sets priority policies to improve broadband connectivity in the Philippines

Access to connectivity, reliability and affordability of internet connection and internet security...

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44.

PCCI, Huawei renew partnership on digital technology, innovation

The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) and Huawei Technologies Philippines...

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42.

Meeting with PCCI Region 7 officials

PCCI President Emeritus and Chairman of the Philippine Chamber Development Inc...

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40.

INQUIRER PROJECT REBOUND; Digital healthcare is here to stay

It was initially intended to fill the gap as the nation grapples with the COVID-19 pandemic, and as face...

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38.

Transport experts, stakeholders tackle Metro Manila’s traffic woes

Experts and stakeholders in the transportation industry are appealing to the outgoing and...

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36.

PCCI submits top actionable agenda to gov’t for economic growth and recovery

The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the country’s voice of business...

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34.

PCCI Officers join the ASEAN Manufacturing Network (AMN)

The ASEAN Manufacturing Network (AMN) Official Handover of Chairmanship and the 3rd AMN...

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32.

PCCI holds economic briefing with expert and private sector representatives on opportunities and challenges...

As the economy reopens and we move to the post-pandemic period, the entire community particularly...

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30.

PCCI, Polish Chamber to pursue broader trade and investment cooperation

PCCI President George T. Barcelon on Thursday (March 24, 2022) met with Embassy of Poland Chargé...

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28.

PCCI to push for agriculture to be in priority agenda of the incoming administration

The combination of rising food prices and low domestic productivity must be addressed...

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26.

PCCI Transport and Logistics Committee to craft roadmap for incoming administration

The PCCI’s Transportation and Logistics Committee headed by director, Mr. Michael G. Tan held...

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