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In this Guide for Entrepreneurs, you will find key information on the leading industries and emerging sectors in the Philippine market today, such as agriculture, construction and real estate, energy, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and tourism.
Last but not least, you will be provided with more details on the administrative part of establishing yourself in the country as well as doing business in the Philippines.
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CCIFP Featured News
CCIFP holds a Networking Luncheon with DOE on Renewable Energy Updates
MAKATI, Philippines – The French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Philippines (CCIFP) organized an exclusive networking luncheon hosted by their Energy and Renewable Energy Committee (E/RE...
CCI France Philippines Hosts its first-ever Sustainability Conference, “La Conférence Bleue”
METRO MANILA, Philippines – The French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Philippines (CCIFP) successfully held its first-ever sustainability conference, La Conférence Bleue, last September 10,...
Driving Growth and Innovation in the Energy Sector: CCI France Philippines launches its Energy and Renewable Energy Committee
MAKATI, Philippines – The French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Philippines recently organized the launching of its new committee–Energy and Renewable Energy Committee (E/RE)–last Ju...
CCIFP holds a Networking Luncheon with BIR on Tax Compliance Updates
MAKATI, Philippines — The French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Philippines (CCIFP), in collaboration with BDO, organized an exclusive networking luncheon featuring the Bureau of Int...
Recto: PH-France G2G Agreement – A Major Step Toward an Inclusive Future for all Filipinos
METRO MANILA, Philippines – Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto highlighted the significance of the newly signed Government-to-Government (G2G) agreement between the Philippines and France, highligh...
CCIFP holds the 2024 edition of Tastin’ France Manila
METRO MANILA, Philippines – Wines celebrate much more than their culture and history; they also allow people to connect and bond with each other. The recent Tastin’ France Manila took this ...
Strengthening the Team France Export in the Philippines
METRO MANILA, Philippines—In the presence of H.E. Marie Fontanel, Ambassador of France to the Philippines and Micronesia, Business France and the CCIFP (French Chamber of Commerce in the Philippi...
Presenting the New CCI France-Philippines Board of Directors for the term 2024-2026
MAKATI, Philippines – This AGM provided the latest report of the Chamber for its members followed by the elections for the next board of directors of CCIFP where only Good Standing Members of...
BOC and CCIFP elevate Collaboration for Enhanced Trade Facilitation
METRO MANILA, Philippines – To further strengthen relations between the bureau and the private sector, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) and the Chamber of Commerce & Industry France Philippin...
CCIFP-TFE carries out week-long collective mission at Negros Occidental
NEGROS, Philippines – Last November 13 to 17, CCIFP’s Team France Export carried out a week-long collective mission for French companies involved in providing solutions and equipment for th...
CCIFP holds Le Trophée Bleu Awards: Sanofi, Essilor, CMA-CGM Philippines, and MAD Travel rose on the occasion
METRO MANILA, Philippines (December 13, 2023) — The 2023 edition of the Le Trophée Bleu: Business Sustainability Awards’ took place its awarding ceremony during the French Chamber of Commerce ...
CCI France Philippines holds its Annual Gala “Rendez-Vous”: A celebration of the Philippines and France’s vivid cultures
METRO MANILA, Philippines (November 10, 2023) —The French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Philippines held its Annual Gala 2023 “Rendez-Vous,” at the Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila l...
New Member Announcement
Welcome to PLARIDEL Proucts & Services Inc. !
The French Chamber of Commerce and Industry is delighted to welcome its newest member, Plaridel Products & Services Inc.! PLARIDEL Products & Services Inc. is a Filipino company with...
Welcome to ThinkPlace Philippines Inc !
The French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Philippines is pleased to welcome its newest Member: ThinkPlace Philippines Inc. ! ThinkPlace Philippines Inc. is a strategic design and...
Welcome to Scotts Philippines Inc !
The French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Philippines is delighted to welcome its newest member, Scotts Philippines Inc! A trusted hospitality company, Ascott’s presence extends...
Welcome to Wedeliver Inc. !
The French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Philippines is pleased to welcome its newest Member: Wedeliver Inc. ! Wedeliver Inc. is a cloud kitchen based in Makati, delivering delicious meals...
Welcome to KEYRUS !
The French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Philippines is pleased to welcome its newest Member, Keyrus! Keyrus is a global consultancy that provides end-to-end advisory and implementation...
Welcome to Leo Rodrigo Failma !
The French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Philippines is pleased to welcome its newest individual member, Leo Rodrigo Failma. Mr. Leo Failma is a dynamic leader and visionary entrepreneur...
Welcome to Stratcon.ph !
The French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Philippines is pleased to welcome its newest Member, Stratcon.ph! Stratcon.ph is a leading consultancy firm dedicated to providing energy...
Welcome to Evasion Tropicale !
The French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Philippines is pleased to welcome its newest Member: Evasion Tropicale!
...Welcome to WIKA!
The French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Philippines is delighted to welcome its newest member, WIKA! Founded in 2018, WIKA! is a dynamic web development firm led by a dedicated two-person...
Welcome to Solaire Resort North !
The French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Philippines is delighted to welcome its newest member, Solaire Resort North! Solaire Resort North is situated on a 1.5-hectare land and is the...
Welcome to Asian Consulting Group Inc. !
The French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Philippines is delighted to welcome its newest member, Asian Consulting Group Inc. ! Asian Consulting Group is the Philippines' first Tax Hub for...
Welcome to Saint-Gobain Construction Chemicals!
The French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Philippines is delighted to welcome its newest member, Saint-Gobain Construction Chemicals! Saint-Gobain Construction Chemicals, a Business Unit...
Member News and Promotions
[Ask the Tax Whiz] FAQs on the CREATE MORE Act
By Mon Abrea, Founding Chairman and CEO of the Asian Consulting Group (ACG). The Philippine Tax Whiz discusses the features in the recently signed CREATE MORE Act, which aims to help the...
Jewelmer Makes History with the First Filipino-crafted Miss Universe 2024 Crown
The "Light of Infinity" crown via Jewelmer on Instagram MANILA, Philippines — From Palawan to the Universe, Jewelmer is made history in the 73rd Miss Universe pageant as the first crafter of a...
Teleperformance named among top 15 Best Companies to Work For™ in Europe
Company is the only organization in the customer experience management industry to rank within the top 25 Best Companies to Work For™ in EuropeNovember 12, 2024 – Fortune and Great Place To...
Panelo Law Office Among the Philippines’ Leading Law Firms at the 2024 ALB Philippine Law Awards
PLO was recently recognized as among the best law firms in the country in the 2024 edition of Thomson Reuters' Asian Legal Business ("ALB") Philippine Law Awards. In an announcement released by ALB...
Teleperformance in the Philippines unveils flagship Innovation & Solutions Hub
Chief Executive Officer of Teleperformance in the Philippines Rahul Jolly welcomes guests to try out the many high-tech solutions demonstrating TP’s technological offerings. MANILA, Philippines, Nov...
Keyrus Philippines Debuts with a Launch Event, Bringing Data-Driven Solutions to the Forefront of Philippine Business
On October 17, 2024, Keyrus Philippines made a grand entrance into the local market with its highly anticipated launch event at Society Lounge in Makati. The event was a huge success, allowing...
Make every moment joyful this Christmas with Pluxee
Pluxee, previously Sodexo Rewards Benefits and Services, continues to be a smart leader in making the workplace joyful for all seasons. The digital-first brand finishes the year strong by further...
Gie Garcia wins the Women in Green Building Award from the Philippine Green Building Council (PHILGBC)
Congratulations to NEO’s Co-Managing Director, Chief Sustainability Officer, and CCIFP Board Member, Gie Garcia, for winning the Women in Green Building Award from the Philippine Green Building...
Clinique de Paris – A French-Filipino Aesthetics Clinic Expands to the Penthouse on Ayala Avenue
We are excited to introduce Clinique de Paris, a premier French-Filipino aesthetics clinic, blending European precision aesthetics with warm Filipino hospitality, delivering world-class beauty and...
MARINA, French Embassy and OCEA ink partnership on Peer Review for Philippine SBSR
The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) signed a Memorandum of Agreement with the French Embassy in Manila and OCEA SA Philippines at MARINA Central Office, Port Area, Manila on 17 October 2024,...
Teleperformance Philippines recognized at 2024 Asia CEO Awards
Receiving the trophies for Teleperformance in the Philippines were, from left, Director of External Relations Nash Frias; Senior Director of Digital KC Nunez, Vice President of HR and Communications...
RATP Dev and Light Rail Manila Corporation celebrate ten years of partnership in the Philippines
PARIS, France — RATP Dev and Light Rail Manila Corporation (LRMC) are delighted to mark ten years of successful collaboration on the Light Rail Transit Line 1 (LRT-1). This partnership has been c...
Latest Economic & Regulation News
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....
Luzon Economic Corridor to Boost Investments and Job Creation in the Philippines
METRO MANILA, Philippines – Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto has emphasized that the Luzon Economic Corridor, a major government infrastructure initiative, is poised to attract substantial invest...
Coal in the Philippine Energy Mix: A Data Review by the Department of Energy
MANILA, Philippines – In 2023, the Department of Energy (DOE) released data showing that coal continues to play a significant role in the Philippine energy sector. Although there has been a s...
PH and EU proceed with FTA Negotiations
MANILA, Philippines — The resumption of negotiations for the Philippines-European Union Free Trade Agreement (PH-EU FTA) was announced on March 18 by Secretary Fred Pascual of the Department of T...
NEDA Board Approves Updated IFP List: Other Projects to Support Infra Dev’t
MANILA, Philippines — The Public Financial and Advancement Authority (NEDA) Board, led by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., approved the addition of 23 new projects and the removal of 36 old pro...
Philippine Gross Domestic Product Grew to 5.6% in 2023: An Executive Economic Summary on Philippine Perspectives
MANILA, Philippines — Strong consumption upholds the Philippine economy. Philippine Gross domestic product grew to 5.6% in 2023 regardless of inflation stresses, driven by the proceeded post-pand...
DOF celebrates Private Sector Consortium Securing NAIA Rehabilitation Project—Largest solicited PPP project under Marcos
MANILA, Philippines — Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto has invited the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) Board’s new endorsement to grant an agreement to a triumphant private bidder...
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