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Taguig City, Philippines — On 16 April 2026, the European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) and the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) formalized its partnership through a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) Signing Ceremony held at the PCCI office in Taguig City.

Through this strategic partnership, the ECCP and PCCI aim to advance joint initiatives, facilitate knowledge exchange, and expand opportunities for business engagement that support trade, investment, and broader economic cooperation.

During the ceremony, ECCP President Paulo Duarte and PCCI President Ferdinand “Perry” Ferrer both underscored their shared commitment to strengthening collaboration. They also expressed optimism that the partnership will help broaden opportunities to maximize the benefits of the EU–Philippines Generalised Scheme of Preferences Plus (GSP+), while continuously advocating for the swift and successful conclusion of the EU–Philippines Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations.

“In a time where the Philippines continues to be a highly attractive destination for European businesses, organizations such as ours play a vital role in translating potential into tangible outcomes,” said ECCP President Paulo Duarte.

PCCI also noted the significance of the partnership—one that leads to a working group with good synergies and promises to deliver results.

The signing ceremony was attended by ECCP leaders, including Vice Presidents Roman Menz, Dr. Diana Edralin, and Lars Wittig; Treasurer Albert Perez; and Executive Director Florian Gottein. They were joined by PCCI Chairman of the Board Raymund Jude Aguilar and members of the PCCI Board of Directors.

The ECCP and PCCI, each serving as the largest foreign chamber in the Philippines and the country’s largest business organization respectively, expressed their commitment to further deepen collaboration in the coming months to implement initiatives that deliver meaningful outcomes and further strengthen the growth of their respective business communities.