# Business lauds comprehensive SONA The private sector seemed to agree with President Marcos that “the state of the economy is sound and improving” and lauded the comprehensive report to the nation, but disagreed with the president on how to further ease doing business in the country, stating...
Ease of doing business to reduce corruption in government topped the wish list of the business sector that they want President Marcos to commit in his second State of the Nation Address (SONA) today, July 24. Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry President George T. Barcelon said that top of...
The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) and US Chamber of Commerce have agreed to further expand trade, investment, and economic cooperation between the Philippines and the US. PCCI President George T. Barcelon and US Chamber of Commerce Executive Director for Southeast Asia John...
Alarmed by the education crisis in the country, the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) has proposed a set of recommendations to reform the education system and upskill people young and old to meet the evolving requirements of the world of work. The PCCI Education Task Force (ETF)...
Czech defense and security companies are keenly eyeing the Philippines for the supply of their military hardware and equipment, the country’s natural and long expertise, just in time for the government’s efforts to boost the country’s defense capabilities. Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala is...
The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) is requesting the government to allocate a portion of the limited sugar importation for the domestic food and processing industry, stating the high cost of sugar in the country could trigger another spike in inflation due to higher prices in...
The ball is now in the hands of the business sector to take advantage of opportunities, said Trade and Industry Secretary Alfredo E. Pascual a day after the Senate concurred the ratification of the mega trade deal. The challenge was readily accepted by the private sector, which composed of...
The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) is pushing for the imposition of higher taxes on luxury items, but not the “wealth tax”, to help address the country’s huge budget deficit. PCCI President George T. Barcelon raised this proposal in reaction to clamor to impose wealth tax,...
The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) said that a seven percent GDP growth in the domestic economy this year is attainable following encouraging oil price situation and China’s positive outlook in 2023. “Given the stability in oil price and China's positive outlook of five...
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has been strongly urged to consider allowing the importation of onion by legitimate traders to address the high cost and shortage of supply of this important food spice in Filipino households. George T. Barcelon, president of the Philippine Chamber of...
