The corruption in government projects is the main concern of the private sector this year, as embodied in recommendations presented to the government by the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI). PCCI, the country’s largest business group, presented its resolutions detailing policy...
The European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) is pushing the government to accelerate negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA) with the European Union (EU) as it warns of “severe” impact on its key exports if no deal is reached by the end of 2027. In its 2025 Advocacy Papers,...
Parañaque City Mayor Edwin Olivarez proudly announced that the Business Permit and Licensing Office (BPLO) was chosen by the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) as one of the finalists to the “2025 Most Business-Friendly Local Government Unit Award – City Level 1A (for Highly...
The Philippines’ largest business group is calling for a transparent and collaborative process in reviewing the claim filed by a unit of San Miguel Corp. against the country’s main power distributor. In a statement on Wednesday, Sept. 10, the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI)...
Global Ferronickel Holdings Inc. (FNI) is urging the release of its embattled chairman, Joseph Sy, who continues to be detained in the Bureau of Immigration (BI) facility in Bicutan, Taguig City. In a stock exchange filing on Tuesday, Sept. 9, FNI reported that the Regional Trial Court (RTC) of...
The British Chamber of Commerce Philippines (BCCP), in partnership with Shell Energy Philippines Inc. (SEPH) and Manila Bulletin as a media partner, introduces a forum on clean energy transition titled, “Powering Progress: A Look into the Philippine Clean Energy Transition” in the Colliers...
The Philippine semiconductor industry is pinning its hope on the government to secure a favorable deal with the United States (US) with the looming announcement of tariffs against foreign-made semiconductors, which could be as high as 300 percent. Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI)...
The European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) said that the Philippines maintaining its position as the second-highest ranked country in terms of trade facilitation in Southeast Asia bodes well for its ongoing free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations with the European Union (EU). In the...
The country’s leading business groups commended President Marcos for his stance against corruption during his recent State of the Nation Address (SONA), while noting that his words must be backed by strong reforms. In a statement, the Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce and...
The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) said the minimal cut in tariffs imposed by the United States (US) on the Philippines should prompt the government to address other trade barriers, ensuring the resiliency of local industries amid headwinds. The PCCI said the US’ move to...
The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) is seeking the endorsement of President Marcos for 20 legislative measures that cover digital transformation, trade reforms, and regulatory modernization, aiming to promote inclusive economic growth. In a statement, PCCI President Enunina...
The country’s oldest business group is urging President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to advance his administration’s entire agenda through a single bill, similar to the One Big Beautiful Bill recently signed into law by United States (US) President Donald Trump. The Chamber of Commerce of the...
