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CCIFP Featured News
EU Chambers of Commerce to hold 10th Joint Economic Briefing on PH’s 2026 Business Climate
Makati City, Philippines – The European chambers of commerce in the Philippines are set to convene the 10th Joint Economic Briefing on 12 February 2026 at the Makati Shangri-La Hotel to discuss t...
CCI France Philippines Celebrates DE&I Winners at Le Prix DE&I 2026
Last 28 January 2026, CCI France Philippines held the second edition of Le Prix DE&I, an initiative recognizing exemplary leadership and transformative efforts in advancing diversity, equity,...
Le French Gala 2025 Celebrates a Decade of Climate Commitment Partnership
METRO MANILA, PHILIPPINES — The French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Philippines successfully concluded the 2025 edition of Le French Gala on November 27, 2025, at Shangri-La The Fort,...
CCIFP Honors Distinguished Businesses and Initiatives in Le Trophée Bleu: Business Sustainability Awards Year 4
The French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Philippines held the Fourth Edition of Le Trophée Bleu: Business Sustainability Awards during its flagship event, Le French Gala, last November 27,...
CCI France Philippines Hosts Year 2 of “La Conférence Bleue”
METRO MANILA, PHILIPPINES – The French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Philippines (CCIFP) held its sustainability conférence, La Conférence Bleue, for the second time last September 18,...
France-Philippines Business Forum: Strengthening Partnerships, Creating Opportunities
MAKATI CITY, Philippines—The French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Philippines, in collaboration with the Embassy of France to the Philippines, the French Foreign Trade Advisors, Philipp...
CCI France Philippines holds the 2025 Edition of Tastin’ France Manila
MAKATI CITY, Philippines—More than a beverage, wines and spirits are a shared language and the heart of vibrant communities. One glass can resurface conversations, create friendships, and bring c...
Launch of Youth for Dagat Phase 2: Expanding Recycling Units & Training Programs
The France-Philippines United Action (FPUA) proudly announced on March 24 the launch of the second phase of the Youth for Dagat project, an initiative designed to empower students in the fight agai...
CCI France Philippines Honors Trailblazers in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Inaugural Le Prix DE&I Awards
MAKATI, Philippines—On January 30, 2025, The French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Philippines (CCIFP) hosted its inaugural Le Prix DE&I Awards, recognizing individuals and organiza...
Welcoming Soirée 2025: A Night of Collaboration, Celebration, and Commitment to DE&I
MAKATI, Philippines—The French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Philippines (CCIFP) kicked off the year in style with the Welcoming Soirée 2025, an evening dedicated to collaboration, inn...
Driving Investment and Growth Potential: Highlights from the 9th Joint Economic Briefing
MAKATI, Philippines—The French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Philippines (CCIFP), in collaboration with other European chambers in the country, successfully hosted the 9th Joint Economi...
The Plastic Odyssey Expedition Arrives in Manila and Launches the “Youth for Dagat” Program with France Philippines United Action
MANILA, Philippines – On November 19, the Alliance Française de Manille hosted an Opening Event to celebrate the arrival of the Plastic Odyssey Expedition in the Philippines, uniting the Fre...
New Member Announcement
Welcome to BAUDIN CHATEAUNEUF !
The French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Philippines is pleased to welcome Baudin Chateauneuf as its new Start Up member! As a solid and key player in the building and civil engineering...
Welcome to OPKO Finance !
The French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Philippines is pleased to welcome Opko Finance as its new SME member! OPKO Finance was created to support international companies in their growth...
Welcome to FlySpaces !
The French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Philippines is pleased to welcome FlySpaces as its new Start up member! FlySpaces operates as Southeast Asia's leading tech-enabled commercial real...
Welcome to Häfele Philippines, Inc. !
The French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Philippines is delighted to welcome Häfele Philippines, Inc. as its new Corporate member! Häfele, an international company providing hardware and...
Welcome to Philippine Central Engagement Services Inc. !
The French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Philippines is delighted to welcome Philippine Central Engagement Services Inc. (PCES Inc.) as its new Start up member! Philippines Central...
Welcome to Icam !
The French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Philippines is pleased to welcome Institut Catholique d'Arts et Métiers (ICAM) as its new NGO/Educational Institution member! Icam is a network of...
Welcome to Limitless Lab !
The French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Philippines is pleased to welcome Limitless Lab as its new SME member! Limitless Lab is an impact enterprise with a mission to democratize...
Welcome to IECD !
The French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Philippines is pleased to welcome IECD as its new NGO member! The IECD is an international solidarity organisation, which operates in 18 countries...
Welcome to La Maternelle !
The French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Philippines is pleased to welcome La Maternelle by Cornerstone Learning & Playcare Center as its new Educational Institution member! La...
Welcome to All Fashion Gloves, Inc. !
The French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Philippines is pleased to welcome All Fashion Gloves, Inc. as its new Corporate member! ALL FASHION GLOVES, INC, was founded on September 08, 1997....
Welcome to Bistrot Le Coucou !
The French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Philippines is pleased to welcome Bistrot Le Coucou as its new Start Up member! Bistrot Le Coucou delivers a refined Parisian bistro wine...
Welcome to DOCONCHAIN !
The French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Philippines is pleased to welcome DOCONCHAIN as its new SME member! DOCONCHAIN is a Filipino software company founded in 2020 and based in Makati...
Member News and Promotions
TP and Globe Celebrate 15 Years of Shared Success
TP in the Philippines and Globe Telecom celebrate 15 Years of Partnership. Leaders from both TP and Globe came together in a strategic partnership discussion, aligning on how to further strengthen...
HAVAS Ortega publishes a Prosumer Report on Revenge Travel and Personal Responsibility: The Emergence of Mindful Travelling
When the world reopened, Filipinos didn’t hesitate. Flights were booked. Beaches filled up. Passports came out of drawers. “Revenge travel” became the rallying cry, a collective reclaiming of...
Academic Programs and Languages at Lycée Français de Manille
At the Lycée Français de Manille (LFM), education extends well beyond the classroom. Alongside a strong academic foundation, students benefit from sports, cultural activities, leadership roles, and...
BDO raises PHP100 billion in fifth ASEAN Sustainability Bonds issue
Championing Sustainability. BDO Unibank raised PHP100 billion for its fifth Peso-denominated ASEAN Sustainability Bonds issue, twenty times oversubscribed against the original offer of PHP5...
Keyrus acquires Vuealta’s Anaplan Practice, Uniting Two Anaplan Powerhouses to Accelerate Growth and Innovation Across Asia-Pacific
The acquisition of Vuealta’s Anaplan Practice marks a major step in Keyrus’s APAC expansion, strengthening Anaplan delivery scale, talent, and client impact in the region. Keyrus Group, a global...
Ladurée soon-to-open the first travel-retail boutique in Southeast Asia
Ladurée, the iconic Parisian maison renowned for its macarons and timeless French elegance, marks a global milestone with the opening of its first-ever travel-retail boutique in Southeast Asia,...
Deep dive into the Latest Tax Regulatory Shifts with Reyes Tacandong & Co. “Tax Tweets”
The last edition of Tax Tweets, the official monthly publication of Reyes Tacandong & Co., offers a deep dive into the latest regulatory shifts affecting the Philippine fiscal landscape. This...
BDO drives sustainable growth for the PH’s largest homegrown retail brand
“From the very start, we recognized that partnering with a trusted bank was fundamental to the success of our business,” said Virgilio Lim of Suyen Corporation. “What began as a purely deposi...
Havas Ortega and CCI France Philippines Win Bronze at MSAP ICE
“The Sustainability Award That Must StopBefore 2030” recognized for using the trophy itself as a call to climate action.Manila, Philippines — Havas Ortega, in partnership with the French Chamber of...
Galette des Rois is back at Society Lounge
The Galette des Rois "King cake" is back at Society Lounge! Available all month of January, this tradition dictates that when serving galette des rois, the entire cake should be divided such that...
HDF Energy Philippines and the National DevelopmentCompany (NDC) Sign MoU to Advance Renewstable Green Hydrogen Power Plant Projects Across Key Regions in the Philippines
HDF Energy Philippines, a subsidiary of Hydrogène de France (HDF Energy), and the National Development Company (NDC), the Philippine government’s primary investment arm, today signed a Memorandum of...
Better with Water Inaugurates a New Solid Waste Management System in Cavite
Better with water (BWW), a French-founded NGO improving access to essential services in urban poor communities, has reached a key milestone in its solid waste management pilot project in Cavite with...
Latest Economic & Regulation News
Philippines and France Strengthen Economic Ties after 11th Philippines–France Joint Economic Committee (JEC) Meeting
METRO MANILA, Philippines – France is deepening its economic engagement with the Philippines, signaling renewed confidence in the country’s growth outlook and governance reforms, as demonstrate...
EU–PH Green Economy Partnership: What CCIFP Members Need to Know
Dusit Thani Manila, 5 Nov 2025 — CCIFP attended Day 1 of the EU–Philippines Green Economy Partnership: Opportunities & Interventions for Green Business, a by-invitation conference convenin...
Philippines and ADB Reaffirm Partnership with Joint Inspection of Malolos–Clark Railway Project
METRO MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Finance (DOF) and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) have reaffirmed their strong partnership in advancing infrastructure development in the Philippine...
Philippines Signals Stronger Investment Climate with CREATE MORE IRR Signing
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine government has taken a major step toward strengthening its investment landscape with the signing of the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) for the “Co...
Philippine Economy Grows 5.6% in 2024, Poised for Further Expansion in 2025
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine economy grew by 5.6% in 2024, making it the second fastest-growing economy in ASEAN despite external and local challenges, according to the Department of Finance...
IRR for New Government Procurement Reform Act Approved, Marking Anti-Corruption Milestone
MANILA, Philippines—In a major step toward enhancing transparency and accountability in government spending, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Secretary Amenah “Mina” F. Pangandam...
Philippines, to be a Top Performer in the ASEAN
METRO MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines is emerging as the top economic performer in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), according to a recent analysis by HSBC Global Research...
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Delivers State of the Nation Address on July 22, 2024: Here are some of the Key Highlights
QUEZON CITY, Philippines – In a pivotal State of the Nation Address (SONA) delivered on July 22, 2024, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. articulated the Philippine government’s strategic in...
ATA Carnet a.k.a “Passport for Goods” now in the Philippines
MANILA, Philippines – The French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Philippines attended the recently-concluded Grand Launching of the ATA Carnet accreditation in the Philippines last July 1...
Robust Labor Market, Better Job Quality, and Historic High GNI Per Capita Solidify PH’s Positive Trajectory
METRO MANILA, Philippines – Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto announced that the Philippines’ robust labor market, improved job quality, and historic gross national income (GNI) per capita is so...
Philippine Perspectives: Country’s Macroeconomic Trends for May 2024 by BDO
MANILA, Philippines — BDO Unibank through its newest edition of Philippine Perspectives presents the macroeconomic trends of the country as of May 2024. This article will present the key takeaway...
Legislating a Sustainable Future: The Low Carbon Economy Act of 2022
MANILA, Philippines – The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has highlighted that human activities have significantly contributed to global warming, with temperatures already 1....
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