What PCCI and 
PCCI-MAKATI
can do for you

PCCI-MAKATI (MAKATI CHAMBER)

EASE OF DOING BUSINESS IN MAKATI CITY

In supporting the city as a business and investment center in the Philippines and in accordance with the 2018 Ease of Doing Business and Efficient Government Service Delivery Act , PCCI-MAKATI is working closely with the local government of Makati to enhance the services needed.

As a member of Makati Chamber (PCCI-MAKATI) ,you are assured of the assistance in the renewal of your business permit as well as registering a new business. You have the opportunity to be up-to-date with enhancements to government facilities and legislative changes.

Enjoy an exceptional return on investment by leveraging Makati Chamber’s marketing, savings, advocacy, and networking benefits.

REPRESENTATION IN THE PHILIPPINE GOVERNMENT ACTIVITIES

PCCI, the parent organization of the PCCI Makati (Makati Chamber) is acknowledged as the voice of the Philippine business. PCCI represents the biggest business sector in a number of government agencies responsible for implementing various policies and support programs.

As part of the national organization, the opinion of the PCCI Makati (Makati Chamber) is also eagerly sought by the top leaders of the country, even on non-economic issues that affect the national interest.

PCCI also participates as an observer in bids and awards from various government agencies in order to ensure transparency in government pursuant to Section 9 of the Implementing Rules and Regulation of Executive Order No. 40. As a member of PCCI Makati you can be an observer in the biddings of the different government agencies.

OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN MAKATI CHAMBER COMMITTEES

Participation in PCCI-MAKATI committees brings us up-to-date with the problems and questions that impact various businesses or sectors. Here, one gets the ability to directly influence the decision-making processes within the chamber that form the positions or actions of PCCI-MAKATI on local and international economic matters. Membership of committees is a privilege only accorded to members of the PCCI-MAKATI.

ACCESS TO TRADE AND INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS

PCCI has also has a broad network of trade and industry associations that serve as a sounding board on issues and concerns relating to their respective industries/sectors.

ACCESS TO LOCAL AND NATIONAL BUSINESS THROUGH THE LOCAL CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY

PCCI-MAKATI is part of more than one hundred organized local chambers of commerce and industry all over the country. These chambers represent an important network of local business leaders and entrepreneurs. Engaging them will also provide good and successful representation on civic topics and concerns.

OPPORTUNITY TO MEET AND DO BUSINESS WITH FOREIGN BUSINESS PARTNERS

PCCI through its networks conducts overseas commercial missions regularly. PCCI-MAKATI is able to recognize participants meeting the mission's criteria, based on the field of concern of these visiting entrepreneurs, and they are invited to one-on-one meetings to discuss potential tie-ups. The national organization PCCI continually explores possible local and foreign business partners and trading partners through:

Inbound/Outbound Trade Missions - PCCI sends and receives regular trade missions and delegations to and from numerous countries and foreign organizations. These missions are intended to explore possible tie-ups or the fulfillment of pre-existing bilateral agreements with other countries, foreign organizations, or bilateral counterparts. These visits and bilateral exchanges are fertile communication sources from which major joint ventures develop.
PCCI Makati has been consistently participating in these trade missions.

Business Councils - Business councils are designed to facilitate commerce and commercial ties with and among PCCI leaders and representatives of international trade organizations. These councils aim at creating closer partnerships and cooperation through the sharing of information; organizing conferences, trade missions, and exhibitions; and developing joint business councils.

ACCESS TO BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

PCCI and PCCI Makati (Makati Chamber) regularly receive requests from all over the world about business, trade and research. Most of these inquiries come from companies that are either searching for suppliers and buyers, or enterprise ties. Such international business inquiries are paired with local counterparts from PCCI's database for future trade relationships through referral of trade opportunities via the PCCI's network.

PCCI-MAKATI members can also take advantage of this program when finding local and international buyers and suppliers. PCCI-Makati provides the following ways to navigate enterprise opportunities:

- Business Database Indexing (Search System) 
- One-on-One Business Matching Session
- Online Classified Ads  

INFORMATION SERVICES

PCCI-MAKATI (Makati Chamber) offers a wide range of information services through:

PCCI E-Newsletter
Philippine Trade and Industry Directory
PCCI-Makati Website (pcci-makati.com)

PCCI-Makati Facebook page
PCCI-Makati President’s Report