PCCI-Parañaque, led by President Rene Vincent Torralba and its Board of Directors, successfully celebrated its 30th Anniversary alongside the 12th PCCI-Parañaque Business Conference and Fellowship on the theme “Doing Business in Parañaque 2.0” at Kingsford Hotel Manila, Tambo, Parañaque City.
The event featured an insightful keynote address by Mr. Ramon Pascual, Secretary-General of the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry. It was graced by representatives from the local government, including Atty. Ding Soriano and Mr. Mel Alipoon of the Tourism Office, on behalf of Congressman Edwin Olivares and Mayor Eric Olivares.
Distinguished speakers included Dr. Carl Balita, Director Alex Lai, and Ms. Annie Amor Abis of the Taiwan Trade Center, Mr. Albei Keith Tolete of DOST NCR, and Mr. Wally Don Calderon of Small Business Corporation. A dynamic panel discussion on “Discovering Business Opportunities in the City” featured panelists Mr. Bryan Sy Lato, Ms. Rabab Hasan Ali, and Ms. Dulce Sy.
The celebration highlighted PCCI-Parañaque’s significant contributions to the local business community over the past three decades and reaffirmed its commitment to empowering businesses, fostering partnerships, and promoting sustainable economic growth as it enters its fourth decade.
The successful event was made possible through the generous support of major sponsors led by MVENT Philippines Inc., Chinabank, Bellevue Manila, and Small Business Corporation, together with booth and minor sponsors.
Our Chamber successfully conducted its 11th Parañaque Business Conference on July 19, 2023, at Max Restaurant Sucat, Dr. A. Santos Avenue, Parañaque City.
Anchored on the theme “Parañaque, a City of Opportunities,” the conference aimed to promote a business-friendly environment in the city through strong collaboration between local and national government agencies. It also sought to strengthen public-private partnerships among the LGU, national government agencies, and the business community.
The event was made possible through the generous support of its sponsors, led by Major Sponsor San Dionisio Credit Cooperative, along with various minor and booth sponsors including Access Solar, Awards Cargo Agency, Cement Plus, Intellicare, LED Express Services, United Portusers Confederation, Alveo, BPI Business Banking, Filinvest, Security Bank, and QNE Software.
Under the leadership of President Yolanda Dela Cruz Arandia and the Board of Directors, the Chamber expressed its deepest gratitude to Mayor Eric Olivarez, local and national government partners, and all chamber members for their continued support.
The successful conference served as an invitation for more businesses in Parañaque to join the growing organization and be part of its initiatives for the benefit of the local business community.
This year’s conference is anchored on the theme “Digital Marketing Today, Towards the Future.”
The theme aims to highlight the vital role of digital marketing in today’s business landscape. Modern marketers now have access to a wide array of free and low-cost tools that provide valuable insights into customer behavior, competitors, and market trends. These tools also enable businesses to compete more effectively across both digital and traditional marketing channels using desktop and mobile platforms.
PCCI Parañaque successfully held its 7th Parañaque Business Conference on February 22, 2013, at the PAGCOR Grand Theater. The conference carried the theme “2013: Beyond Survival,” reflecting the business community’s determination to move past economic challenges and focus on growth, resilience, and innovation.
The event gathered local entrepreneurs, industry leaders, government representatives, and stakeholders, providing a platform for meaningful dialogue on the evolving business landscape. Participants were encouraged to shift their mindset from merely sustaining operations to actively pursuing expansion opportunities, strengthening competitiveness, and embracing new strategies in a rapidly changing economy.
Aligned with the Chamber’s mission to foster collaboration and empower enterprises, the conference featured insightful discussions on market trends, business sustainability, and the importance of public-private partnerships. It also highlighted the vital role of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in driving local economic development, reinforcing the need for continuous learning, adaptability, and strong networking among business players.