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 promotes stronger cooperation with Israeli ICT companies
(Left to right) Information and Communications Undersecretary for E-Government, Mr. David L. Almirol, Jr., Israel Ambassador to the Philippines, His Excellency Ilan Fluss, PCCI President, Mr. George T. Barcelon and, Israel Economic Counselor, Mr. Tomer Heyvi.
PCCI President George T. Barcelon was a speaker at the Israel Connect, a forum organized by the Israel Economic Mission to the Philippines in partnership with PCCI on September 14, 2022, at the New World Hotel. In his speech, Barcelon underscored the PCCI’s support for the growth of the Philippine information and communication industry. He added that visit of the Israeli business delegation representing 10 leading companies with innovative ICT and mobile technologies is expected to widen PCCI’s engagements and help accelerate the growth of the ICT industry. Barcelon also highlighted the PCCI’s partnership with the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) to pilot test satellite broadband connectivity to boost connectivity in remote areas. --- Lyn Gabionza