Forum organized by Malaysia Chamber, Taiwan Chamber, and Singapore Philippines Association – Ease of Doing Business – Taxation and Investment in the Philippines

A groundbreaking step towards enhancing the business landscape in the Philippines. MCCI co-organized an event with the theme: Ease of Doing Business – Taxation and Investment in the Philippines with Taiwan Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Philippines, Singapore Philippines Association, Foreign Business Council of the Philippines gathering 120 attendees last November 8, 2023 at Dusit Thani Manila

MCCI Chairman Edward Ling stated in his welcoming message that he is thrilled to announce the collaborative effort to enhance the business landscape through an inclusive approach that involves the active participation of foreign chambers especially Taiwan and Singapore. “This initiative is a significant step forward in our collective mission to boost the country’s ranking for EODB.”

The event was attended by Malaysian Ambassador Dato’ Malik Melvin Castelino, Singapore Ambassador Constance See, Representative Wallace Chow of Taipei Economic and Cultural Office, Chairman Silvestro Bello III of MECO, and Consul General Philip Chien.

Keynote speakers were Bureau of Internal Revenue Commissioner Romeo Lumagui Jr., Asst. Commissioner Janette Cruz, Director General Ernesto V. Perez of Anti-Red Tape Authority, Deputy Director General Vivian Santos of Philippine Economic Zone Authority, and with presentation from QNE Software Philippines.

It is evident that collaboration and innovation are key to achieving our common goal of enhancing the business landscape in the Philippines. As an entrepreneur, I firmly believe that by working together and leveraging the strengths of both local and international partners, we can create a more conducive environment for businesses to thrive.

I encourage all stakeholders, from government officials to business leaders, to continue this dialogue and translate our discussions into concrete actions. The Philippines and the ASIAN region hold immense potential, and with determination, we can further unlock opportunities for growth, investment, and prosperity.

Mr. Andrew Koh, President of Singapore Philippines Association stated in his closing remarks “It is evident that collaboration and innovation are key to achieving our common goal of enhancing the business landscape in the Philippines. As an entrepreneur, I firmly believe that by working together and leveraging the strengths of both local and international partners, we can create a more conducive environment for businesses to thrive. I encourage all stakeholders, from government officials to

business leaders, to continue this dialogue and translate our discussions into concrete actions.”

“Today’s event marks our collaboration as Foreign Chamber Council to be better, not just as one association with one country of origin, but as one Foreign Chamber Council , working for the betterment of its members in this country that we all now call home. Surviving during and after the Pandemic is hard for all of us but there are lessons learned and good positive impact, which was discussed today on the EASE of DOING BUSINESS, TAXATION AND INVESTMENT IN THE PHILIPPINES’ event.”

stated by President Frankie Yang of the Taiwan Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Philippines in his closing message.

The Chambers’ Chairman and Presidents pledge to collaborate more events in the future for better ease of doing business in the Philippines.

For more information on the MCCI’s initiatives and upcoming events, please visit www.malaysiachamberph.com.