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 Chamber of Thrift Banks (CTB) is once again urging the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to reduce the minimum liquidity ratio (MLR) for thrift banks to 16 percent. Despite the central bank's opposition, CTB president Cecilio San Pedro said a lower MLR would provide much-needed flexibility for...
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 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...
The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) has raised concerns that the high number of holidays in the Philippines is detrimental to the economy, as it hampers productivity and diminishes the country’s appeal as an investment destination. PCCI President Enunina V. Mangio emphasized...
First row, left to right: AmCham’s Victoria Co, Lorish Lozano, Ebb Hinchliffe (AmCham Executive Director), Debbie Sy (SM Foundation Executive Director), Tessie Sy-Coson (SMIC Vice Chairperson), Linda Atayde (SM Foundation). Second row, left to right: Sophia Mauleon (AmCham), Anne Racoma (SM...
The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industries (PCCI) has voiced its support for Energy Secretary Mr. Raphael P.M. Lotilla amid the recent graft complaint filed against him by certain progressive groups. In a statement on Monday, Aug. 5, the business group dismissed the graft charges...
The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) is calling for a comprehensive impact assessment of the proposal to set a new benchmark for healthy processed food products to evaluate its potential economic and social implications. Eunina V. Mangio, PCCI president, said in a statement on...
The American Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (AmCham) is throwing full backing to the legislative measures which had been outlined by President Marcos in his State of the Nation Address (SONA) as the next priority policies to be pursued by the government. In the energy sector, the key piece...
