AUGUST 2025
August 1, 2025
Our chamber, led by President Rene Vincent Torralba, was represented by Secretary General, Mr. Elfred Lope. An accredited Civil Society Organization (CSO) and member of the City Development Council (CDC), recently attended a meeting to formulate the Multi-Sectoral Plans for Calendar Year (CY) 2026.
August 7 & 8, 2025
Our Chamber, led by President Rene Vincent Torralba, recently showcased its commitment to sustainable development, earning a Plaque of Recognition for its Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Initiatives during the highly successful 2025 Metro Manila Business Conference (MMBC).
August 11, 2025
PCCI-Paranaque, one of the accredited Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in Parañaque, recently attended a CSO Consultation held on August 11, 2025. This important gathering, conducted by Councilor Shanine Olivarez, was designed to help and provide knowledge to the various groups and members within the City of Parañaque.
August 12, 2025
Our chamber, a voice for the local business community, has taken a significant step in strengthening civic participation in Parañaque City. The chamber, led by President Rene Vincent Torralba, was represented by Secretary General Mr. Elfred Lope, who recently submitted a Draft Ordinance for the creation of a CSO Peoples Council in Parañaque. In addition to the draft ordinance, Mr. Lope also submitted the necessary CSO Accreditation Requirements to the office of the Committee on Accreditation.
August 15, 2025
Our Chamber, a Civil Society Organization (CSO) accredited in Parañaque, will participate in Session 2 of the 2025 "Ugnayan Series" last August 15, 2025. The session, titled "Extreme Heat and Extreme Rainfall: Understanding the Two Sides of Urban Climate in NCR," will focus on the dual challenges of climate change affecting the National Capital Region. The training aims to provide CSOs, LGU's and other sectors with a deeper understanding of urban climate phenomena, including the impacts of extreme weather events on communities and infrastructure.
August 19, 2025
Our chamber, led by President Rene Vincent Torralba, as one of the accredited Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in Parañaque, has been officially approved at the committee level following a deliberation on August 19, 2025. This significant development took place during a meeting led by Councilor Shanine Olivarez-Bernardo, the Committee Chairman on Accreditation.