Spanning five decades of promoting transformative agenda for the country, the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) recently celebrated 50 golden years of the Philippine Business Conference and Expo (PBC&E), the biggest and most-highly anticipated in the country. Over 1,500 local...
The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) has launched a second phase of review for GCash’s planned acquisition of a 100-percent stake in Electronic Commerce Payments Inc. (EC Pay) for P3 billion. In an emailed statement on Friday, Nov. 22, the competition watchdog said a second round of review...
Bank of Commerce (BankCom), an affiliate of San Miguel Corporation (SMC), posted a 10 percent year-on-year increase in unaudited net income to P2.21 billion in the third quarter of 2024, mainly due to higher revenues. The bank said in a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) that this...
The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) has lauded the signing of the Corporate Recovery and Tax Incentives for Enterprises-Maximize Opportunities for Reinvigorating the Economy (CREATE MORE) Act, saying it will boost investment and simplify tax administration. In a statement,...
The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) has recognized SM Investments Corporation and BDO Unibank Inc. as among this year’s “Country Movers,” to highlight their significant contributions to national development. Presented during the 50th Philippine Business Conference and Expo...
The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) said that the imposition of value-added tax (VAT) on non-resident digital service providers creates a fairer competitive landscape for local businesses. In a statement, Enunina Mangio, PCCI president, said the recent signing of the VAT on...
The Philippines' e-commerce market is poised for sustained growth over the next five years, driven by Filipinos' increasing preference for online shopping, despite challenges such as high unbanked rates and limited financial literacy. GlobalData forecasts that the Philippines' e-commerce market...
The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) calls on the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) to increase the healthcare benefits and packages offered to its members. In a statement, PCCI President Enunina V. Mangio said that PhilHealth's mandate is to provide affordable and...
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) to strengthen joint monitoring of commodities and ensure fair practices that protect local industries. The MOU was formalized during the 6th Customs and Industry...
The sustainability event brought together non-profit groups, stakeholders, and media to drive positive conversations and develop partnerships around critical environmental topics such as water security and recycling. (From left) Coca-Cola Beverages Philippines, Inc. (CCBPI) Director for Corporate...
The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) has called on the Department of Education (DepEd) to prioritize initiatives that align educational outcomes with industry needs. In a statement on Tuesday, Aug. 20, the business group said that the newly-confirmed DepEd Secretary Sonny...
For more than seven decades, the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce Phil Inc. (FICCI) has played a pivotal role in fostering robust economic ties between the Philippines and India. Established in 1951, FICCI has been instrumental in driving business growth, forging partnerships, and...
