Vision
PCCI is the voice of Philippine business recognized by government and international institutions. As a proactive catalyst of development, PCCI promotes and supports the drive for globally competitive Philippine enterprises in partnership with government, local chambers, and other business organizations.
Mission
The main responsibility of PCCI is to provide focused advocacy for business growth and sustainable development by providing business services for the advancement of grassroots entrepreneurship, chamber development, international trade relations, business innovation and excellence, and operating efficiency. These will be achieved through a professional organization working in close cooperation with various stakeholders in public and private sectors.
PCCI OFFICERS JOIN THE ASEAN MANUFACTURING NETWORK (AMN)
OFFICIAL HANDOVER OF CHAIRMANSHIP AND 3RD AMN MEETING
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The ASEAN Manufacturing Network (AMN) Official Handover of Chairmanship and the 3rd AMN Meeting was held last 6 April 2022 via Zoom wherein the chairmanship of AMN for 2022 was officially turned over to Neak Oknha Kith Meng, President of Cambodia Chamber of Commerce (CCC). Activities and initiatives carried out in 2021 and the AMN priorities for 2022 were also discussed during the virtual meeting.
Representing the PCCI were President Mr. George T. Barcelon, Director for Agriculture and Fisheries Committee and Chairman for Asia/ASEAN Affairs Mr. Roberto C. Amores, Chairman for International Affairs Committee Mr. Jude Aguilar, Assistant Secretary-General for International and Regional Affairs Mr. Edwin R. Glindro, International Affairs Department Manager Ms. Lyn Gabionza, and International Affairs Department Specialist Ms. Graciella C. Flores.
Tan Sri Dato’ Soh Thian Lai, Pro Tem Chairman of AMN and President of the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM), welcomed the attendees of the virtual meeting and gave a recap of the AMN activities held in 2021. He thanked the AMN members for the unwavering support which was given to him as Pro Tem Chairman of AMN, and he requested the AMN members to extend the same level of support to the new AMN Chair for 2022.
AMN Chair for 2022 Neak Oknha Kith Meng, represented by Oknha Sok Piseth, enumerated the AMN priorities for 2022 such as the continued focus of AMN on food and medical industries as part of its work plan given the importance of re-establishing the supply of these essential goods for business recovery, limiting trade-hampering effects of technical regulations by harmonizing product standards across ASEAN and operationalizing Mutual Recognition Agreements, supporting sustainable development in ASEAN through effective public-private sector participation in environmental governance, and enabling of cross border data flow across ASEAN.
Oknha Sok Piseth emphasized that AMN looks forward to deepening its relationship with the ASEAN BAC and development partners in specific areas such as trade facilitation, RCEP, healthcare, and smart manufacturing, among others. He added that the Cambodia Chamber of Commerce (CCC) hopes to hold a physical AMN meeting in Cambodia next time.
Mr. Amores suggested having an agreement on timelines, specifically on mutual recognition agreements to reduce technical barriers and accelerate trade within the region.
The next AMN meeting shall be scheduled before the ASEAN BAC meeting.