HISTORY
The following is a brief summary of the Chamber’s history. Click here to get the full details.
(1886 -1903)
1886
April 9, 1886
The Chamber of Commerce of the Philippine Islands (CCPI) has its origins in the Spanish period when a Royal Decree issued by King Alfonso XIII through Queen Regent Maria Cristina created the “Cámara” institutions for all Spanish colonies, and the CCPI was established by this decree on April 9, 1886.
Royal Decree
November 19, 1886
It was later renamed "Cámara de Comercio de Manila" by a subsequent Royal Order on November 19, 1886.
1887
February 8, 1887
Preparatory to the Royal Decree, the government of the islands on February 8, 1887 constituted the three (3) sectors for The Chamber of Commerce (CCPI) and named the following:
i. BUSINESSMEN:
D. Messrs. Lope Gisbert
D. Gonzalo Tuason
D. Pedro Roxas
D. Manuel Pérez
ii. INDUSTRIALISTS:
D. Francisco P. Rodoreda
D. Joaquín Santa marina
D. Baltazar Giraudier
D. Federico Guerra
iii. MARITIME MERCHANTS:
D. José Joaquín de Ynchausti
D. Claudio Iglesias
D. Francisco Muñoz
D. Telesforo de Aldecoa
May 24, 1887
The Cámara (CCPI) held its first General Assembly and elected the following Board members and officers:
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President: |
D. Joaquín María Elizalde |
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Vice President: |
D. Gonzalo Tuason |
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Sentador (Secretary): |
D. Manuel Franco
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Treasurer: |
D. José María Echeita
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Secretary General: |
D. Joaquín Santamarina |
Directors:
D. Albino Goyenechea, D. Francisco L. Roxas, Excelentisimo D. Lope Gisbert, D. Salvador Chofr"é", D. Vicente de la Torre, D. Alfredo Chaguert.
The Chamber (CCPI) was divided into 3 Sections: Commerce, Industry, and Navigation. The officers for each section were elected. President Francisco Godinez with Venencio Balbás as Secretary for the 1st section; President Lope Gisbert with Secretary Savador Chofr"é" for the 2nd section; and President Nicolás Font with Alfredo Chaguert as Secretary for the 3rd section.
June 17, 1887
The Cámara statutes and by-laws were first approved by the Gobierno Superior of the Philippines.
1888
February 9, 1888
The statutes and by-laws was approved by Queen Regent Maria Cristina.
December 13, 1888
La Solidaridad (The Solidarity), an organization aimed to increase Spanish awareness and the needs of its colony, the Philippines, and to propagate a closer relationship between the Philippines and Spain was created in Spain on December 13, 1888. It was composed of exiled Filipino liberals and students attending Europe’s universities.
It is notable that three prominent member companies of the Cámara (CCPI) during this Epoch (Epoch 1) are still continuing members of the Chamber up to this day (Epoch 8) of the Chamber’s History.
The three (3) original members of the Chamber since 1886:
1. Ynchausti y Compañía ELIZALDE AND CO.- 1881)
2. Compañia General de Tabacos de Filipinas (TABACALERA - 1816)
3. La Fábrica de Cerveza de San Miguel (1890)
1890
Don Francisco Godínez was elected as 2nd president of the Cámara De Comercio de Manila.
1891
El Filibusterismo “Filibuster” by Dr. Jose Rizal, the novel that inspired the Philippine Revolution was published in Belgium. Ferdinand Blumentritt, friend of Rizal wrote its preface.
1892
July 7, 1892
With independence from Spain as its goal, the Kataastaasan, Kagalanggalangang Katipunan ng mga Anak ng Bayan (KKK) was founded by Andres Bonifacio, Ladislao - Diwa, and Teodoro Plata.
1894
June 8, 1894
A Royal Decree was issued that discontinued issuance of passports to Filipinos.
1895
Don José Maria Echeita became the 3rd President of the Cámara De Comercio de Manila (CCPI).
1896-1903
Philippine Revolt against Spanish Rule began and on December 30, 1896, Dr. Jose Rizal was executed; followed by the Spanish-American war on 1898; Declaration of Philippine independence on June 12, 1898 by Emilio Aguinaldo and the Philippine-American war from 1899 to 1902
1903
With the advent of peace, Chamber (CCPI) preparations began for the holding of its 1st Session under the American Colonial Government.
(1903-1935)
1903
Continuity of Existence
The Chamber’s existence continued with some of its corporate and individual members of Epoch 1 (Spanish period) continuing to be Chamber members during Epoch 2 (American period), notably individual members Sr. Don Rafael del Pan and Sr. Don Francisco Reyes and corporate members Ynchausti y Compañía (ELIZALDE AND CO.), Compañia General de Tabacos de Filipinas (TABACALERA), La Fábrica de Cerveza de San Miguel.
July 19, 1903
The Cámara de Comercio de Manila held a session after turbulent years. Sr. Luis Hidalgo, Sr. Teodoro Yangco, Sr. Vicente Somoza and Sr. Faustino Lichauco called a meeting to create a Filipino Chamber of Commerce and thus, Cámara de Comercio Filipina (CCF) was born. In the said meeting, Don Francisco Reyes was elected as the President. The minutes of the First Session was handwritten in Spanish.
Handwritten Minutes July 19, 1903 in Spanish
(Original handwritten document still exists in the CCPI Archives for viewing).
July 28, 1903
The “Cámara de Comercio Filipina,” held its first session and elected Governor General William Howard Taft as the Honorary President.
CCF was later on renamed as Cámara de Comercio de las Islas Filipinas.
Documents in Spanish, covering Epoch 1 from 9 April 1886 to 5 March 1935 are still kept in the Archives of The Chamber these are:
- Royal Decree “Gaceta de Madrid, April 12, 1886”
- Royal Order “guia oficial de filipinas, 1889”
- Handwritten Minutes in Spanish, “ACTA 1 July 19, 1903”
- Libro de Actas de la Junta Directiva de la Cámara de Comercio Filipinas “ACTA 1, July 28, 1903 to ACTA 99, December 1912.”
- Estatutos de la Cámara de Comercio de las Islas Filipinas, May 3, 1915
- Escritura Social de la Cámara de Comercio de las Islas Filipinas, June 15, 1915
- Letter of the Chamber’s Board of Directors to the Bureau of Commerce and Industry, to amend the name of Cámara de Comercio de las Islas Filipinas (Chamber of Commerce of the Philippine Islands) to “Cámara de Comercio Filipinas (Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines) in Spanish, March 5, 1935
Governor General William Howard Taft, Honorary President
1904
CCF joined St. Louis World Exposition that promoted Philippine Products & Culture to the world.
Promotional materials during St. Louis World Exposition in 1904
1905
The COMMERCE Magazine
The Chamber published its official Magazine "Revista de la Camara de Comercio Filipina" in 1905 to be able to share aspirations and common concerns about business which later became “Revista de la Camara de Comercio de las Islas Filipinas.” In 1927, it was renamed "The COMMERCE” and in the same year, the slogan “Voice of Business” was adopted.
Oldest copy of COMMERCE Magazine
1909
CCF (CCPI) petitioned for the removal of discrimination against Philippine Businesses that became the basis for the Tariff Act of 1909 or the Phil-US Fair Trade Agreement.
1913
October 3, 1913
Enactment of the Underwood – Simmons Tariff Law establishing free trade relations between the Philippines and the United States.
1915
MAY 3, 1915
CCF (CCPI) By-Laws “Estatutos de la Cámara de Comercio de las Islas Filipinas” was adopted.
JUNE 19, 1915
CCF (CCPI) Articles of Incorporation “Escritura Social de la Cámara de Comercio de las Islas Filipinas” was approved.
1917
January 11, 1917
CCPI participated in naming Filipino Cabinet members furthering the Filipinization of the Government.
1919
English language began its use instead of Spanish language. Hence, Cámara de Comercio de las Islas Filipinas (CCPI) was officially referred to, in documents, as the Chamber of Commerce of the Philippine Islands (CCPI) — which became its official name succeeding prior names, as appearing in government records.
1926
Ours First, Yours Later
CCPI issued a manifesto entitled “Ours First, Yours Later” that urged people to patronize locally-made products.
1933
July 17, 1933
During the Third session of the Ninth Philippine Legislature, the Secretary of Agriculture and Commerce was authorized to sell to The Chamber of Commerce of the Philippine Islands (CCPI), a land to erect its building. The said sale was approved on December 6, 1933.
1934
March 24, 1934
Public Act. No. 127 of the U.S Congress known as the TYDINGS-MCDUFFIE ACT was approved and adopted by the Philippine Legislative on May 1, 1934. On the same year, delegates were elected on the Constitutional Convention.
September 15, 1934
The Registry of Deeds City for the City of Manila issues Transfer Certificate of Title under its name “CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS.”
November 19, 1934
To hasten industrialization, the National Economic Protectionism Association (NEPA) was organized by the Chamber Committee on Protectionism was formed to accelerate industrialization and promote local products.
September 15, 1934
November 19, 1934
1935
February 08, 1935
The Constitution of the Philippine was adopted by the Constitutional Convention.
February 26, 1935
Annual Membership Meeting amending the name of CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS to CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE PHILIPPINES.
March 5, 1935
The Chamber’s Board of Directors wrote the Bureau of Commerce and Industry, to amend the name of Cámara de Comercio de las Islas Filipinas (Chamber of Commerce of the Philippine Islands) to “Cámara de Comercio Filipinas (Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines.)
March 23, 1935
The US Government of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt approved the Philippine Constitution.
September 16, 1935
Election of the 1st Commonwealth President of the Philippines. Manuel Luis Quezon won the election.
to the Bureau of Commerce and Industry, to amend its name to “Cámara de Comercio Filipinas (CCP), March 5, 1935
(1935-1946)
1935
Architect Juan Arellano, the famous Filipino architect best known for the Manila Metropolitan Theater, was commissioned to design The Chamber building.
November 1935
The Commonwealth Government inaugurated the 10-year transition period (1935-1945) for Philippine Independence.
Sketch of the Chamber building
1936
May 21, 1936
Notification from the Department of Engineering and Public Works of the City of Manila permitting the Chamber to begin the foundation of the building (With Official Receipt No. G903627, dated May 11, 1936 in the amount of ₱547.05 paid by the Chamber.
ORIGINAL BUILDING
Designed by Architect Juan Arellano Pedro Siochi & Co. (Contractor)
1937
May 18, 1937
CERTIFICATE OF FINAL INSPECTION of the Building of the Chamber, issued by the City Engineer of the City of Manila, forwarded by Pedro Siochi & Co., Inc. the Contractor in a letter dated July 6, 1938.
The “CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS” 3-storey building was built through the contributions of private businesses.
1938
July 29, 1938
Inauguration of The Chamber Building by 1st Commonwealth President Manuel Luis Quezon.
President Manuel L. Quezon during the inauguration of the Chamber building on July 29, 1938 with then Chamber President Vicente Madrigal & General John Hughes.
1940
February 27, 1940
TAX DECLARATION from the City Assessor of Manila to the “Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines.”
1940 February 27, 1940 TAX DECLARATION from the City Assessor of Manila to the “Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines.” Philippine Chamber head welcomes entertains President J. Van Norman of Los Angeles Chamber, 1940.
1st Page of TAX Declaration, February 27, 1940
1944
August 1, 1944
Sergio Osmeña became the 2nd Commonwealth President.
1945
July 5, 1945
Declaration of the liberation of the Philippines from Japanese Occupation as per Communique by General Douglas MacArthur: “The entire Philippine Islands are now liberated…”
Letran College building fronting the Chamber building on fire
American soldiers looking at the Chamber Building view from ruins of the Letran Campus / Intramuros Walls
1941
December 8, 1941 - May 08, 1941 - 2nd World War
On 8 December 1941 to 8 May 1942, the Japanese Imperial Army invaded the Philippines, 10 hours after the attack on Pearl Harbor. CCPI building was occupied by the Japanese Imperial Army as one of their headquarters, but it was spared by American bombs.
Letran College building fronting the Chamber building on fire
MacArthur landing at Leyte, October 20, 1944 Image by US Army Signal Corps officer Gaetano Faillace, courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration, 531424
1946
May 28, 1946
Manuel A. Roxas became the 3rd Commonwealth President.
July 4, 1946
The Philippine was granted independence by the United States of America. President Manuel Roxas was inaugurated as the 5th President of the Philippines and the first president of the Third Republic on July 4, 1946 at the Independence Grandstand (now Quirino Grandstand), Manila.
First 1946 presidential inauguration of Manuel Roxas (Commonwealth Period) Chief Justice Manuel Moran (left) swearing in Manuel Roxas (right) as the President of the Philippines, 3rd and last President of Commonwealth, May 28, 1946
(1946-1977)
1946
July 4, 1946
The Philippine Trade Act of 1946
The Philippines gained full independence from the United States of America ending the 10 year Commonwealth period and the continuation of Nation Building. On that same day, July 4, 1946, the Philippine President and US President signed the Philippine Trade Act of 1946, that provided incentives for the rehabilitation and development of the productive capacity of the war-ravaged Philippines stability to future commerce between the Philippines and the United States, & established mutually advantageous trade relations between the two countries for a period of 28 years.
A joint session of Congress listening to President Manuel Roxas reading his message urging acceptance of the “Philippine Trade Act of 1946”
1947
January 1947
The Chamber became the Depository of the Official Gazette of all Laws passed by the Congress of the Republic of the Philippines. Therefore, Lawyers & Students were able to research and study in The Chamber building or in the Congress building.
Oldest Gazette at the Chamber Library
1948
September 22, 1948
Chamber petitioned to SEC/Department of Commerce & Industry to reconstruct the records destroyed during World War II of the Cámara de Comercio Filipinas or Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines, formerly Cámara de Comercio de las Islas Filipinas (Chamber of Commerce of the Philippine Islands.)
1st Page of the S.E.C. Decision on the Chamber petition letter dated September 22, 1948
December 30, 1948
NEPA is launched anew - FOCUSED ON INDUSTRIALIZATION
The Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (CCPI) sponsored the revival of the National Economic Protectionism Association (NEPA) and presented the “Creed of NEPA.” that promoted local Industries. These formative years was FOCUSED ON “economic nationalism and economic self-sufficiency” TOWARDS industrialization.
President Elpidio Quirino is flanked by CCP (CCPI) President Gil J. Puyat and Pedro J. Ocampo, secretary-treasurer as he arrived in the NEPA Revival banquet at the Fiesta Pavilion, Manila Hotel, 1948.
Presidential table - left to right congressman Domingo Veloso, Senator Prospero Sanidad Secretary of National Defense Ruperto Kanleon, President Quirino, Chamber president Puyat and Secretary of Commerce Conerlio Balmaceda.
1949
April 6, 1949
The Department of Commerce & Industry/ Securities & Exchange Commission, CERTIFIED the Reconstruction of Records per Republic Act No. 62, of the Articles of Incorporation, amended Articles of Incorporations, By-Laws, Amended By-Laws, of the CÁMARA DE COMERCIO DE FILIPINAS or CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE PHILIPPINES formerly CÁMARA DE COMERCIO DE LAS ISLAS FILIPINAS or CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS.
1950
February 1, 1950
Seattle World Trade Mission
CCP (CCPI) President Aurelio Periquet, Sr., led the “Seattle World Trade Mission” that intensified and increased trade relations between Seattle and the Philippines.
May 19, 1950
The New Import Control Law
Republic Act No. 426 also known as “The New Import Control Law” was approved for imports and for other purposes.
1949 Certificate of
RECONSTRUCTION OF RECORDS
1951
April 28- May 1, 1951
From April 28 to May 1, 1951, more than three hundred Filipino businessmen sat down together at the Burnham Auditorium in Baguio City to discuss ‘ national issues affecting Philippine economy. This national convention of Filipino businessmen was also sponsored by The Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines with the assistance of the Baguio Chamber of Commerce. Above is shown Vice-President Fernando Lopez flanked by officers and members of the convention.
1952
November 1952
CCP (CCPI) president Antonio de las Alas with Benjamin F. Sawin, president of Provident Trust Company of Philadelphia and J. Harry La Brum, president of The Chamber of Commerce of Greater Philadelphia.
Reading left to right: John W. Graham, Manager, Foreign Sales, Union Company of California and Chairman of the Philippine Trade Committee; Antonio de las Alas, President of The Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines; Terrell C. Drinkwater, President, Western Air Lines, Inc., and President of the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce; Sofronio V. Abrera, Consul of the Philippines; Frank J. Connolly, President of the Western Hardwood Lumber Co., and Director, Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce, Chairman World Trade Committee.
1953
February 1, 1953
President Quirino officially declared open the Philippines International Fair.
President Elpidio Quirino officially declared open the Philippine International Fair 1953
1954
November 26, 1954
Plans for the reception of Eric Johnston, president of the Motion Picture Association of America, recent Philippine visitor, were taken up by a group represented in meeting, with Teofilo D. Reyes, Sr.(at extreme right). president of The Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines, presiding.
Left to right - H. P. Vibal of The Chamber: Mr. Gonzales of the Ideal Theater; and Alvin Cassel of the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Manila office. Back to camera is Stanley Fisher, executive vice-president of the American Chamber of Commerce. Johnston made his only public address in the Philippines on November 26.
1955
Joining the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC)
National Committee from each nation was entitled to official representation at the meetings and conferences of the ICC at Paris or anywhere else. The Philippines, with the organization of its National Committee, representing Philippine Trade bodies led by The Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines, joins 57 nations in the ICC.
1956
First National Foreign Trade Convention
President Ramon Magsaysay delivered a speech at the formal opening of the 1st National Foreign Trade Convention in 1956 with Director H. R. Reyes, Director Ben R. Medrano and CCPI President Cesar M. Lorenzo.
President Magsaysay speaking at the Chamber (CCPI) podium at the National Foreign Trade Convention, 1956
1958
May 5-10, 1958
International Week of The Chamber of Commerce
A week-long meeting of representatives from different Chambers of Commerce all over the world was held in Brussels, Belgium in 1958, attended by about three hundred delegates from many of the world’s Chambers of Commerce.
Delegates to the International Week of The Chambers of Commerce
1959
January 1959
Osaka Trade Promotion group visits Manila
Seated, left to right: Kosaku Yamaguchi, Shinpei Onishi (group leader); CCP President Marcelo S. Balatbat, M. Harigai of the Japanese embassy and CCP Director M. G. Abad.
Standing in the same order: y. Yashui of the Japanese embassy; Tadashi Tsujimoto, Zoilo C. Alberto, Ryozo Hamaguchi, G. P. Nava, Yoshio Kuwabara, Naotoshi Tsuchiya of the Japanese embassy and B. F. Medina, CCP secretary-treasurer.
1960
June 16, 1960
Luncheon in honor of United States President Dwight “Ike” D. Eisenhower.
President Eisenhower brushed aside a prepared text and delivered a hearty extemporaneous speech at the luncheon in his honor given jointly by The Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines
August 15, 1960
Chamber luncheon in honor of former French Minister Antoine Pinay.
Luncheon tendered by the board of directors of The Chamber of Commerce. of the’Philippines in honor of former French Minister Antoine Pinay at the New Europe Restaurant on August 15, 1960. Shown in picture are: Alfonso Calalang, CCP Vice President H. R. Reyes Minister Pinay, CCP President Gaudencio E. Antonino, French Ambassador Francois Briere, PNB President Eduardo Z Romualdez, CCP Directors Jovino S. Lorenzo, Gil R. Carlos, Domingo Arcega, CCP Secretary Benito F. Medina, Commerce editor Domingo C. Abadilla, assistant to the PB president Ignacio Debuque, PB Director Benjamin V. Guiang, PB Executive Vice President Conrado Sevilla, and Cesar M. Lorenzo.
1961
January 3-8, 1961
Trade Mission to Hong Kong
Acknowledged as the most successful and fruitful trade mission. The trade delegation to Hong Kong was organized by The Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines, under the chairmanship of CCP (CCPI) Director Domingo Arcega.
MEMBERS of the CCP (CCPI) trade delegation to Hongkong pose at the entrance of the 18th Exhibition of Hongkong Products with officials of the Chinese Manufacturers’ Association of Hongkong. The delegates went around the exposition and were impressed by the wide variety, high quality and low prices of Hongkong-manufactured goods.
March 29, 1961
Vietnam Trade Mission
The Vietnam Trade Mission headed by Tran Van Chieu, president of the Saigon Chamber of Commerce paid a courtesy call on the Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines on March 29, 1961.
July 3, 1961
MacArthur makes Final “Return” to Philippine Islands.
Don Aurelio Periquet, former president of the CP and member of the U.P. Board of Regents, escorts General MacArthur and President Garcia at the lobby of the Manila Hotel. Periquet was chairman of the Program Committee.
December, 1961
New York Commerce official feted - Thomas Jefferson Miley, consultant of the Commerce and Industry Association of New York, and Mrs. Miley were honored at a dinner given by The Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines at the Manila Hotel, December 1961.
Photo shows from left, Mrs. Teotto D. Reyes, Sr., CCP (CCPI) Director Roberto Villanueva, Mr. Miley, Gil R. Carlos, CCP (CCPI) vice president, Mrs. Miley, CCP (CCPI) Directors Marcelo Balatbat (partly hidden) and Gregorio S. Licaros, and A. Litorjua. At right are CCP (CCPI) Secretary-Treasurer Benito F. Medina and Allen Routen, Manila businessman.
1962
January, 1962
Japanese Goodwill Mission
The CCP (CCPI) gave its own luncheon for the visiting Japanese goodwill mission at the Sunburst Room of the Manila Hotel.
Posing for a photo, from left, are: Nagahide Mori, head of the mission; Mauro Mendez, ambassador-designate to Japan; Mrs. Mori President Calalang; Acting Secretary of Finance Fernando E. V. Sison; Japaness Ambassador Jun Tsuchiya; CCP (CCPI) Vice President Gil R. Carlos.
October, 1962
CCP FETES U.S. TRADE MISSION
Reception line of the cocktail party recently given by The Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines in honor of the U.S. trade mission at the Manila Hotel.
from left: Robert Wilburn, John R. Long Jr., Russel J. Cameron, Eugene M. Lang, Babiano L. Meer (CCP committee co-chairman), Thomas C. Ballagh, William H. Flood (team leader), acting CCP president Demetrio A. Muñoz, Joseph Rand (American commercial attaché), CCP directors Cesar Lorenmericacp committee chairman) and Clemente C. Abella.
1963
Architect Otilio A. Arellano’s design of the proposed remodeling of the historic CCP (CCPI) building.
April 17, 1963
Remodeled CCP (CCPI) Building Inauguration
The guest of honor, Mrs. Evangelina M. Macapagal.
Architect Otilio A. Arellano’s design of the proposed remodeling of the historic CCP (CCPI) building, removing the ornamental balcony and staircase of the old edifice to give way to an addition to the second floor and canopy-covered main entrance. To be added are a lounging room and canteen for CCP (CCPI) members and their guests.
The guest of honor, Mrs. Evangelina M. Macapagal, is shown in left photo raising the Philippine flag during the flag-raising ceremony of the remodeled CCP building inauguration, while CCP President H.R. Reyes holds the flag and CCP Director Demetrio A. Munoz assists. the First Lady. At the background may be seen His Eminence Rufino J. Cardinal Santos, who officiated at the blessing rites, CCP Vice-President.
1964
October 7, 1964
CERTIFICATION by DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY SECURITIES & EXCHANGE COMMISSION certifying that the CÁMARA DE COMERCIO DE FILIPINAS or CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE PHILIPPINES formerly CÁMARA DE COMERCIO DE LAS ISLAS FILIPINAS or CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS was duly incorporated under the laws of the Philippines sometime in 1915 and further certifying that the corporation has not been revoked, cancelled or withdrawn and that as then called the “CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE PHILIPPINES or CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS” has neither been dissolved nor its corporate term of existence shortened.
1965
June 14, 1965
CERTIFICATE OF FILING OF AMENDED ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION FROM S.E.C EXTENDING FOR ANOTHER 50 YEARS the term of existences of the “CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS.”
Certification of Incorporation Sometime in 1915, October 7, 1964
Extending for Another 50 Years the Term of Existences, June 14, 1965
1968
March 13-15, 1968
THE SECOND NATIONAL CONVENTION OF FOREIGN TRADE
The Chief Executive is flanked by CCP (CCPI) President Teofilo Reyes, Jr. (left) and CCP (CCPI)Vice-President Teopisto Guigona, Jr.
President Ferdinand E. Marcos, keynote Speakers at the Second National Convention on Trade sponsored by the CCP (CCPI), Manila Hotel March 13-15, 1968
May 6- 8, 1968
2nd Confederation of Asian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (CACCI) Chief delegates from Asian countries represented at the Seoul Conference of CACCI pose with Korean President C. Park.
Seated . D. A. Muñoz, first CACCI president, is shown to Park’s left Lower photo shows CCP’s Muñoz presiding at the opening of the 3rd Council Meeting at Bando Hotel.
October 8, 1968
CCP (CCPI) Trade Mission to Eastern Europe and the U.S.S.R. at the Manila International Airport.
1968 CCPI Trade Mission to Eastern Europe & the U.S.S.R.
1970
March 24, 1970
Reception line of the cocktail party recently given by The Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines in honor of the U.S. trade mission at the Manila Hotel.
Dr. Koutsky Otakar, President of the Chamber of Commerce of Czechoslovakia and leader of the trade mission, paid courtesy call CCP (CCPI) President Rogelio Manalo with President Teofisto Guingona, Jr. and other members
July 27, 1970
General luncheon-meeting of members “Buy Filipino” Campaign at Winter Garden, Manila Hotel.
August 27, 1970
CCPI sponsored “ MADE IN THE PHILIPPINES WEEK” and the National Congress of Filipino Businessmen was organized.
Ten-Year Project: Sure Boost to RP Products
Proclamation of Executive Order No. 726, declaring the period of 1970-1980 as “Buy Pilipino Decade.” The CCP (CCPI) sponsored the “Buy Pilipino” project. Buy Pilipino was conceived by the CCP (CCPI) Committee on Manufacturing Industry, headed by its chairman Mr. Ceferino L. Benedicto, a Businessman and industrialist with Mr. Fernando T. Francisco, whose automotive assembly plant is considered among the most advanced in our country, as vice-chairman.
1970
Convention of Filipino Businessmen
President Marcos escorted to the Savoy Convention Hall by CCP (CCPI) President Rogelio Manalo
December 28, 1970
Credo of the Philippine Business as a philosophy and doctrine for Economic Planning and Policies, Social Justice and Welfare, Economic Independence and Foreign Policy was adapted.
Credo of the Philippine Business,1970
1971
May 08, 1971
Philippine Delegation (CCPI) meet with Chinese Premier Chou En-Lai
May 10, 1971
CCP (CCPI) First Trade Mission to China
CERTIFICATIOA.) CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE PHILIPPINES Delegation headed by Chairman Eduardo Echauz and Co-Chairman Ceferino L. Benedicto being welcomed at the Capitol Steel Mill.N OF INCORPORATION SOMETIME IN 1915, October 7, 1964
B.) Chamber Trade Mission with Red China Premier Chou En-lai, People’s Republic of China
July 20, 1971
First Anniversary Celebration of “ Buy Filipino.”
1972
September, 1972
Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines Handicraft Export Fair
All lines of handicraft products were carried by the trade fair, enabling potential buyers and foreign importers to have a firsthand look at these widely-known Philippine items.
1973
July 17, 1973
President’s Report of Trade Mission to China
1975
May 21 -23, 1975
1st National Business Conference (NBC) 1975
President Ferdinand Marcos opens 1st NBC— National Business Conference now renamed PBC- Philippine Business Conference. In head table; Aurelio Periquet, Jr., Ramon Pedrosa, Lourdes Sanvictores and President Fred J. Elizalde
1976
CCPI Establishes the Trade Fair Industry of the Country.
Chamber Officers Fred J. Elizalde & Jose Luis U. Yulo Jr., presenting the architecture design for the first Exhibit Hall of the country: PHILCITE - Philippine Center for International Trade & Exhibitions.
2nd National Business Conference (NBC)
President Marcos with Chamber President Fred J. Elizalde at the 2nd National Business Conference, now renamed Philippine Business Conference.
CCPI Establishes the Trade Fair Industry of the Country
PITF - Philippine International Trade Fair Held at PHILCITE
B). Cultural center chairperson, First Lady Imelda A. Marcos establishes the first Trade Exhibition Hall of the country PHILCITE (Philippine Center for International Trade of Exhibitions), with CCPI President Fred J. Elizalde and as Executive Director and CCPI Jose Luis U. Yulo, Jr. as Deputy Director
(1977-2009)
1977
June 20 – 23, 1977
At the 3rd National Business Conference of CCPI on June 23, 1977, former Philippine President Marcos called for a single organization to represent the business sector.
On July 11, Secretary Vicente Paterno instructed CCPI and the Philippine Chamber of Industry (PCI) to attend a meeting on July 21 to discuss the creation of a “Single Organization for Business”.
August 30, 1977
President Marcos sent a hand written note to Sec. Paterno & Sec. Gerardo Sicat to inform organizations concerned that The Chamber of Commerce of the Philippine (CCP) (CCPI).
September 08, 1977
President Elizalde reported to the CCP group that another group continued its hostility against the formation of a ne PCCI but instead of going to the press, the CCP submitted a report and south further clarification from President Marcos.
November 25, 1977
Mandated by the Martial Law Government, CCP (CCPI) and PCI were supposed to merge, but this DID NOT HAPPEN; instead the following facts happened:
A. A. PCI - Philippine Chamber of Industry abolished itself in 1978;
B. The CCP (CCPI), a foundation ever since 1886, CONTINUED ITS EXISTENCE, to preserve its history and heritage as the PROVENANCE of business economic institutions, and in continuance of its operations;
C. In order to distinguished itself from the new PCCI entity, the CCP Board of Director under RESOLUTION No. 122 Series of 1977 had passed on November 25, 1977 appending the word “Foundation”, making it the Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines Foundation (CCPF) (CCPI) even though it had always been in essence, a Non-Profit Foundation since 1886;
After intense discussions and S.E.C. COMPLAINT CASES filed for over a year, to satisfy the mandate of the martial law administration, a new Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) entity was registered with the S.E.C. with 8 CCP Representatives & 7 PCI Representatives as founding incorporators.
8 Representatives of CCP (CCPI) were Elizalde, Aurelio Periquet, Jr., Jose Barredo, Jose de Leon, Charito Planas, Jose Luis U. Yulo, Jr., Vicente Angliongto and Eduardo Escobar. 7 Representatives of PCI were Petronilo Guevarra, Dante Santos, Rosalinda Antiporda, Raoul Inocentes, Francisco Floro, Mario Alinea and Antonio Chuidian. In addition to the 15 founding incorporators, both Chambers named an additional 15 names each as founding charter members. From the CCP were Emilio Abello, Sixto Roxas, Roberto Benedicto, Benjamin Gozon, Ernest Khan, Ceferino Follosco, Vic Barrios, Roberto Ongpin, Manuel Lim, Sr., Manuel Manahan, Mike Campos, Gil Puyat, Sr., Jose Madrigal, Pio Pedrosa Sr., and Leonardo Ty. From the PCI, charter members were Teofilo Reyes, Jr., Boncan, Jose Policarpio Remedios Fournier, David SyCip, Mariano del Rosario, Ireneo Obligacion III, Victor Lim, Augusto Espiritu, Jose Marcelo Sr., Hilarion Henares, Jr., Ricardo Guevarra, Edgardo Villavicencio, Cesar Sison, and Felix Maramba. The new PCCI therefore had a total of 45 founding charter members, 23 from CCP and 22 from PCI.
1978
July 1, 1978
A new legal entity, Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) was registered with Securities and Exchange Commission, of which the incorporators were 8 Directors from the Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (CCPI) and 7 Directors from the Philippine Chamber of Industries (PCI).
The PCI abolished itself in 1978 while CCPI continued its legal existence since 1886 to the present and into the future. There was no merger between the CCP(CCPI) and the PCI.
1979
December 10, 1979
SUPPORT TO PCCI
S.E.C. Amended Certificate was given to the CCPI as The Chamber OF COMMERCE OF THE PHILIPPINES FOUNDATION (CCPF) (CCPI). The Chamber supported the newly created PCCI by allowing it to use the Chamber Building as an office, endorsing Chamber personnel to PCCI, and endorsing CCPI members to join the new PCCI. The Chamber also gave the Annual NBC - National Business Conference to PCCI in 1978 and changed its name to the 4th PBC - Philippine Business Conference.
Post Martial Law
With regained freedoms, other business organizations came to the fore, and the PCI re-emerged as the Federation of Philippine Industries (FPI), along with other organizations. The Chamber continued its existence in research, niche business advocacies and other activities in accordance with its By-Laws.
Former Philippine President Corazon Aquino with CCPI Former President Aurelio Periquet, Jr. and CCPI Future President Jose Luis U. Yulo, Jr.
1982
October 4, 1982
Certificate of filing from s.e.c appending the word “foundation” to the chamber of commerce of the Philippines (ccpi), continuing its legal existence
November 15, 1982
The strength of the CCPI as a Foundation is derived not only from its tradition, its long line of dynamic and resourceful leaders and its relevance to Philippine business and economy, but also from its having been registered with the Bureau of Internal Revenue as a Donee Institution then.
1984
Under the management of CCPF (CCPI) President Paulino S. Dionisio, Jr. the CCPF building underwent repairs and renovation for effective building space utilization. The CCPF (CCPI) continued to give support and assistance to PCCI and to the Employers Confederation of the Philippines (ECOP) to pave the way for public-private dialogues on various aspects of the economy
1986-2002
Post Martial Law:
People Power Revolution of 1986 February, re-emergence of other similar business related organizations.
With regained freedoms, various other business organizations came to the fore and the abolished Philippine Chamber of Industries – PCI re-emerged as the Federation of Philippine Industries (FPI), along with other organizations/associations. The CCPF (CCPI) continued to exist with its moderate operations in preservation of its PROVENANCE and objectives.
CCPF (CCPI) TIN Card
1998
July 24, 1998
With regained freedoms, various other business organizations came to the fore and the abolished Philippine Chamber of Industries – PCI re-emerged as the Federation of Philippine Industries (FPI), along with other organizations/associations. The CCPF (CCPI) continued to exist with its moderate operations in preservation of its PROVENANCE and objectives.
Tax Declaration 1st page
2003
July 19, 2003
Induction of CCPF Officers by Former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo
November 15, 2003
The National Historical Institute (NHI) former name of the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) gave a Marker to the CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE PHILIPPINE FOUNDATION, INC. in Filipino as HERITAGE HISTORICAL INSTITUTION in existence since 1886 as CÁMARA DE COMERCIO DE MANILA.”
National Historical Institute Marker 2003
2005
June 8, 2005
CCPF (CCPI) Special meeting with National Economic and Development authority (NEDA) Secretary Romulo Neri (center)
November 22, 2005
CCPF (CCPI) Monthly Business Forum with Bureau of Immigration and Deportation Commissioner Alipio Fernandez
2006
June 9, 2006
Ribbon Cutting during the Inauguration of the ACTETSME – Apec Center for Technology Exchange and Training for Small and Medium Enterprises. Induction of CCPF (CCPI) New Board of Trustees and Officers with former Philippine President Fidel V. Ramos.
Shown in photos are (from left) new elected president Melito S. Salazar, former Philippine President Fidel V. Ramos, UPLB Chancellor Luis Rey I. Velasco and President Emeritus Francis Chua
February 21, 2006
CCPF (CCPI)Monthly Business forum with Securities and Exchange Commission Chairperson, Fe Barin on Corporate Governance
Officers of the CCPF (from left) Alex Reyes, Office Manager; Emmanuel O. Almonte, Executive Director; Mario Antoni Teodoro Salazar, Trustee and Corporate Secretary; Ceferino Benedicto, Executive Vice President; Rose Teodoro, Vice Chairperson; Skye Garcia, Chairman of the Board; the Guest Speaker, Fe Barin; Ramon Pedrosa, Chairman Emeritus; Jose Luis Yulo Jr., Trustee; Melito Salazar, Trustess and Vice President and Guest from Korea, Kwan Soo Lee.
August 29, 2006
A Roundtable Discussion om Free Trade Agreements... The What, Why, How Aspects, a joint sponsored project by the CCP (CCPI) and National Livelihood Support Fund.
A Roundtable Discussion om Free Trade Agreements... The What, Why, How Aspects, a joint sponsored project by the CCP (CCPI) and National Livelihood Support Fund. Shown in photos (seated from left) are Cris S. Frianeza, PCCI secretary general; Noel Padre, Department of Agriculture planning division and representative of D.A. Under secretary Salacup; Melito S. Salazar, Jr, CCP president; Mr. Benigno N. Ricafort, conference chairman and member of APEC Business Advisory Council; Edsel Custodio, DFA undersecretary; Ramon Kabigting, director of the DTIN Bureau of International Trade Relations; and Dr. Epictetus Patalinghug, professor, U.P. college of business administration.
2007
July 6, 2007
A Roundtable Discussion on Nuclear Energy - The Answer to Global Competitiveness for the Philippines.”
TOP (L-R): Mr. Antonio A.S. Valdez, Chairman, Katipunan ng Demokratikong Pilipino; Dr. Michael Clancy, Chairman & CEO Philippine Business Leaders Forum; Prof. Raymond G. Quilop, Department of Social Sciemce, University of the Philippines; Mr. Vic Sison, Manila Electric Corporation; Engr. Roberto Verzola, Philippine Rural Reconstruction Management.
Bottom (L-R): Philippine Representative Ms. Sylvia Regina Araneta of Electricite de France, Chairman Dr. Arnel Salvador of CHED Technical Committee for Physics.
November 15, 2007
CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION from the Office of the President of the Philippines was given to the CHAMBER.
November 25, 2007
CCPI Trade Mission to Greece
The Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (CCPI) was invited by the Hellenic Foreign Trade Board of the Republic of Greece to participate in a business matching conference on the information & communication technology sector. The delegates were composed pf businessmen representing the leading ICT companies in the Philippines. They met with their Greek counterparts pm a one-on-one basis and have identified companies with high potential for business collaboration.
From left are: Mr. Oscar Sañez, COO of the Business Processing Associations-Philippines: Ms. Ma. Cristina Coronel, President of Pointwest Technologies, Inc.; Mr. Alex Ventura, Chairman, Computer Professional, Inc. Dr. Bill Torres, President of Mozcom, Inc; Mr. Emmanuel O. Almonte, Executive Director of CCP and Mission Leader, and Mrs. Elizabeth Ventura, President of Computer Professionals Inc.
2008
CCPF (CCPI) Testimonial Dinner. Mr. Melito Salazar, CCPF president presents a posthumous distinguished service award to the family of Sr. Vicente Madrigal.
(2009-2014)
2009
February 5, 2009
Misconstrued Challenge
The Chamber received two (2) letters from Clayton A. Olalia, Assistant Secretary, Department of Agriculture (DA):
(1) Letter dated 5 February 2009, addressed to Mr. Donald Dee, Chairman Emeritus of the PCCI - Philippine Chamber of Commerce & Industry, acknowledging receipt of Mr. Donald Dee’s letter dated 20 January 2009 with regards to the Chamber land & building and giving him assurance that “the matter is being studied with the end view of undertaking actions to recall ownership of the property.”
(2) Letter dated 12 Jan. 2009, addressed to President Melito Salazar, Jr. of CCPF— wrongly demanding for CCPF “Vacate the subject property within 10 days”, which DID NOT have any legal justification.
The Chamber rekindled in 2009 when its Chairperson Rose D. Teodoro wrote a letter to the Department of Agriculture, Assistant Secretary Clayton Olalia, with copies to Secretary Arthur Yap, and to Solicitor General Hon. Agnes Devanadera, in response to a Misconstrued Challenge and incorrect statutory facts on the existence of the Chamber of Commerce of the Philippine Islands and its ownership of its land and building.
Response to Misconstrued Challenge:
CCPF (CCPI) Chairperson Rose D. Teodoro wrote two letters in response:
1. To DA Sec. Arthur Yap dated 18 February 2009
2. To DA Asst. Sec. Clayton Olalia dated 23 February 2009 copy furnished Hon. Agnes VST Devandera, Solicitor General dated 24 February 2009.
- CCPF (CCPI) and PCCI never merged;
LOI 780 did not dissolve CCPI;
CCPF (CCPI) (purchased the land from the Department of Agriculture and was issued Title thereto in 1934 which is sacrosanct;
CCPF (CCPI) constructed the building with private funds;
CCPF (CCPI) is now listed as a Historical Landmark & Institution by the National Historical Institute in 2003;
The land title of CCPF (CCPI) has never been transferred;
CCPI (then referred to as CCPF) appended the word “Foundation” to differentiate itself clearly from Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) and PCCI—EMPHASIZING that Amending Articles does not in any way dissolve a corporation. The original entity continues its life.
The above Statutory Facts terminated the Misconstrued Challenge, and CCPI’s legal existence continues to this day and into the future.
2010
Continued Activities
In February 26, 2010, CCPI signed a Memorandum of Cooperation w/ the Confederación Española de Organizaciones Empresariales (CEOE) effectively reconnecting with the biggest business organization in Spain. The CCPI also participated in the following international activities: Turkey Trade Mission chaired by Vice President Joseph U. Lim to open the doors for greater economic cooperation. Former Chairman Melito Salazar, Jr. attended the South-South Global Assets and Technology Exchange (SS-GATE) Business Forum in Hanoi, Vietnam that provided a global and sustainable South-South platform for the exchange of technology, assets, services, and financial resources among private & public sectors.
In the same year, Under the Administration of Benigno Simeón Aquino III, the CCPI Signed a Memorandum of Agreement with Sec. Armin Luistro of the Department of Education for the K+12 program to reform the education system.
The Chamber in collaboration with United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), organized a Regional Workshop in Manila entitled “Strengthening the Role of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in SME Development.”
Amendment of Articles of Incorporation & By-Laws
In October 11, 2010, The CCPI (then referred to as CCPF) amended its Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws reverting to its former Government Recorded Historical Name - Chamber of Commerce of the Philippine Islands (CCPI). And in September 12, 2011, The Security & Exchange Commission reverted the name back to CCPI.
2012
In 2012, The CCPI continued the process as required to update its official legal name in all government & public documents: Bureau of Internal Revenue, Office of the City Mayor and the Barangay, Intramuros Administration, SSS, Pag-Ibig Fund, Philhealth, Bank Accounts, PLDT, Meralco, mobile phones, etc.
Senator Chiz Escudero, 2012 Chairman of Philippine Senate National Defense of Security Committee and Chairman of the Philippine Senate Education , Arts & Culture Committee in 2019, review the historical documents of the CCPI with President Jose Luis U. Yulo, Jr.
2012 DECEMBER 4-5
League of Municipalities of the Philippines (LMP) General Assembly
2014
Early part of 2014 laid the groundwork for the continued repair and renovation of The Chamber building which took several months for the permits to be issued by the City Hall and the Intramuros Administration.
On October 15, 2014, CCPI Board Director, Atty. Charito L. Planas together with the Secretariat met with Mayor Joseph E. Estrada to appeal for the reclassification of the CCPI property as a cultural property, and the request was granted.
In photo are former Philippine President & Manila Mayor Joseph Ejercito Estrada with Atty. Charito L. Planas, Denissa Venturanza, Rowena C. Fuentes and Miles Casala
(2014-2021)
2014
November 20, 2014
The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) grants unto The Chamber a Historical Marker in three languages that span The Chamber’s history: Spanish, English and Filipino, in recognition of its landmark building and stature as the oldest economic business institution.
Unveiled by the former Philippine President and then City Mayor of Manila, the Honorable Joseph E. Estrada, alongside Spanish Ambassador Antonio Luis Calvo, Mexican Ambassador Julio Macarena Villaseñor, CCPI President Jose Luis U. Yulo Jr.
This 2nd Recognition Marker in three languages, in addition to the 1st Marker given in 2003 by the National Historical Institute (NHI) - now NHCP, provides the added IMPETUS for the Chamber to Rekindle.
In the same year, COMMERCE Magazine re-launched with the slogan "History Builds the Future" and awarded Honorary Membership to 51% Filipino-owned companies over 25 years old. The CCPI continued to host business seminars, workshops, and events to promote the economy and participates in Business Missions, signing agreements with local and foreign Chambers.
Republic of Slovenian State Secretary Ales Cantarutti, Dijana Madzarac of the Slovenia Ministry for International Relations and members of it’s delegation with The Chamber’s Board of Directors and DFA’s Undersecretary Laura del Rosario, Philippine Ambassador to Austria and Slovenia, Amb. Maria Zeneida Angara-Collinson and Chief Deputy Mission Sulpicio Confiado, and Philippine Honorary Consul to Slovenia, Srecko Debelak.
2016
September 6, 2016
The Chamber was one of the five signatories of the Memorandum of Agreement on Public-Private Partnership for the People Initiative for Local Governments (LGU P4).
The Chamber was one of the five signatories of the Memorandum of Agreement on Public-Private Partnership for the People Initiative for Local Governments (LGU P4)
CCPI Delegation to Japan (L-R) President Rodrigo Duterte, director Olivia Limpe-Aw, CCPI President Jose Luis U. Yulo, Jr. and vice-president Joseph U. Lim.
China- Philippines Dialogue 2017 at the Asia Institute of Management (R-l) Federico Macaranas, Angel Ngu, Jose Luis U. Yulo, Jr,. And Nicolas Ho.
Co-hosted the Global Peace Economic Furom With Founder Dr. Hyun Jin Moon of the Global Peace Foundation
VP Maria Leonor G. Robredo, With Business Innovation Congress Organizers Florian Gottein and Konstantin Schamber, Co-hosted by CCPI (L-R) James Gregor Asuelo, Jose Luis U. Yulo, Jr., Sonia Atabug and Dr. Jose Fernando Alcantara.
In 2014, CCPI started crafting and partially adopted its main advocacy work program: ECOMP -P5 Economic Compass Pillars 5.
Draft of the Economic Compass Pillars 5 Presented to Neda Secretary Dr. Ernesto M.pernia by Ccpi President Jose Luis U. Yulo, Jr., Past President/treasurer Paulino Dionisio, Jr., and Chairman Benigno N. Ricafort
Associate Justice Antonio T. Carpio Receives Exemplar Award & Honorary Life Membership for Pillar One of Ecomp -p5. (L-r) Treasurer Paulino S. Dionisio, Jr, President Jose Luis U. Yulo, Jr. Chairman Emeritus Ramon a. Pedrosa, Chairman Benigno N. Ricafort, Vice President Ana Ine De Sequera-ugarte, Corporate Secretary Ceferino T. Benedicto Jr., and Vice President Ildefonso G. Tronqued, Jr.
(2021-Onwards)
2021
April 9, 2021
EPOCH 8 begins with the promotion of the advocacies embodied in ECOMP -P5 through the coming years.
In April 9, 2021, The Chamber solemnly observed its 135 years founding anniversary, in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic quarantine lockdown.
Private Blessing by Father Roy Gallano of San Agustin Church, with President Jose Luis U. Yulo, Jr., and Chamber Secretariat
ECOMP -P5 covers 5 Pillars and shall be championed as a main advocacy work program and guide for the Chamber, the Government, and Country as follows:
- ECOMP -P5 Conference Workshops
Restoration, Archiving & Preservation of Chamber Records, Building Premises and Artifacts
Philippine Business Museum (Digital & Actual)
Chamber Exemplar Honorary Awards
Chamber Power Lunch
Philippine International Trade Fair and Made-In-the-Philippines week
Commerce Magazine (Digital & Hard Copy)
Legacy Heritage Ball
2022
In 2022, Senator Emmanuel Pacquiao, an octuple champion in the history of boxing, and presidential candidate, participates in the Forum and Open Dialogue on the ECOMP -P5 draft held at the Chamber Building where he expressed his support especially for Pillar 1: The Filipino & Education, and Pillar 3: The Government. Senator Pacquiao also called for priority support in promoting Philippine brand companies and products.
CCPI Vice President Ildefonso G. Tronqued,jr., CCPI President Jose Luis U. Yulo Jr., Senator Emmanuel D. Pacquiao, House Deputy Speaker Lito I. Atienza, and Ccpi Corp. Sec. Ceferino T. Benedicto Jr.
2022
Presentation of ECOMP -P5 draft to the administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.
With DOT Secretary Hon. Maria Esperanza Christina Garcia Frasco With CCPI President Jose Luis U. Yulo,jr., and CCPI Corp Sec. Ceferino T. Benedicto, Jr.
With DPWH Officials Led by Usec. Eng. Maria Catalina E. Cabral
With Dict Secretary Ivan John Uy With CCPI Corp Sec. Ceferino T. Benedicto, Jr.
With DOTR Secretary Jaime Bautista With CCPI Corp Sec. Ceferino T. Benedicto, Jr., DOTR Usec. Roberto Lim
Quirino Integrated Rural Development Project With Gov. Dakila Carlo E. Cua and “lets Eat Pare” Mark Del Rosario
Courtesy Call of Consul General a.h. To Aleppo, Syria, Mr. Mohamed Wassim Nanaa
Meeting With Global Peace Foundation Representative, Mr. Ingil Ra, Regional President (Gpf Asia Pacific) & Mr. Aldrin Nituma, Executive Director (Gpf Philippines)
With Ccpi Vice-president Felipe L. Gozon, Ccpi President Jose Luis U. Yulo, Jr., and First Lady Lisa Araneta Marcos
CCPI Meets With Ireland Embassy With Ams Group of Companies (L-r) Conrad Carandang, Brian Mccrohan, Marivel Carandang, Former Vice Chairman of PCCI International Relations and Trade Affairs, CCPI President Jose Luis U. Yulo, Jr., Ireland Embassy Mdme. Brigid Laffan, Amb. William Carlos, Diego Santi Manalastas and Arnold Saulong
NHCP Chairman Emmanuel F. Calairo and Us Ambassador to the Philippines Marykay Carlson Unveils Arrival of Pan Am China Clipper Historical Marker at the Manila Yacht Club With Commodore and Chamber Vice-president Ildefonso G. Tronqued, Jr.
