The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) headed by its President George T. Barcelon paid a courtesy call to H.E. Medardo G. Macaraig, Philippine Ambassador to the Republic of Singapore on 16 March 2023 to discuss Philippines - Singapore trade and investment relations as well as potential initiatives to further enhance business collaboration between the Philippines and Singapore.

 

Barcelon informed the ambassador that the PCCI actively engages itself with the public sector through its participation in the state visits of the Philippine president and business missions abroad. 

 

Barcelon also mentioned that the PCCI assists the public sector in the promotion of the Philippines, and in attracting foreign direct investments into the country through its various initiatives. Moreover, the PCCI president informed the ambassador on the existing memoranda of understanding (MOUs) with its Singapore counterparts including the Singapore Business Federation (SBF).

 

The Philippine Embassy in Singapore assured PCCI that a communication channel will be established to update the PCCI on all economic and business activities/ engagements concerning the Philippines and Singapore. Additionally, the Philippine Embassy invited the PCCI’s support in the  holding of the annual Philippines - Singapore business and investment forum.

 

Also in attendance were Joy Anne Lai, third secretary and vice consul (Economic, Cultural, and Filipino Community Relations); Ferdinand A. Ferrer, vice president for Industrial Affairs/ Director for Digital, Science, and Technology; Enunina V. Mangio, vice president of Regional Affairs/ Director for Chamber Management; Ma. Alegria S. Limjoco, honorary chairman/ past president/ advisor; Jude Aguilar, chairman of the International Affairs Committee; and Ms. Chloe Tan, specialist of the International Affairs Department. Chloe Tan