The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) is the oldest and largest business organization in the Philippines. It was created through the merger of the Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines est.1903 and the Philippine Chamber Industry est. 1950 in 1978. It is recognized as the "sole official representative and voice of the private business community" by virtue of letter of Instruction no. 780 signed by then President Ferdinand Marcos during the same year 1978.
Currently, the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry - Quezon Province Inc. (PCCI-QPI) boasts a robust network of local chapters strategically positioned across Quezon Province, such as the Sariaya Local Chapter, the Tayabas Local Chapter, the Lucban Local Chapter, the Mauban-Sampaloc Local Chapter, the Buenavista Local Chapter, the Real Local Chapter, the Dolores Local Chapter and the Pagbilao Local Chapter
These chapters serve as vital hubs for the promotion of quality, productivity principles, driving sustainable economic growth and development within their respective regions.
PCCI acts as a mechanism for the Philippine business community to put forward policy proposals and implement programs promoting a globally competitive environment that moves business for forward. Toward this end, PCCI provides focused advocacy and services aimed at easing and reducing the cost of doing business in the country; promoting innovation productivity and operational efficiency for SME and industrial development expanding and strengthening international relations; promoting national and countryside development; advancing sustainable business practices and inclusive business and enhancing the capacity of its chambers to better serve their constituents.
PCCI acts as a mechanism for the Philippine business community to put forward policy proposals and implement programs promoting a globally competitive environment that moves business for forward. Toward this end, PCCI provides focused advocacy and services aimed at easing and reducing the cost of doing business in the country; promoting innovation productivity and operational efficiency for SME and industrial development expanding and strengthening international relations; promoting national and countryside development; advancing sustainable business practices and inclusive business and enhancing the capacity of its chambers to better serve their constituents.
April 19, 1886 - Camara De Commercio De Filipinas
To promote business interests, a group of Spanish businessmen formed the Camara de Commercio de Filipinas on April 19, 1886. The three largest Spanish companies in Manila--- La Compania General de Tabacos de Filipinas, La Fabrica de Cerveza de San Miguel, and Elizalde y Cia – founded the Camara primarily to “settle petty disputes between merchants.” Not many accounts on the member companies of the Camara were available, except that their businesses range from manufacturing tobacco, sugar, liquor, and rope, among other ventures.
July 19, 1903 - Chamber Of Commerce of The Philippines
At the beginning of the 20th century, La Camara's influence waned, prompting the establishment of the Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (CCP) on July 19, 1903. This new organization was led by key Filipino and Chinese mestizo businessmen, such as Don Ricardo Aguado, Don Tomas Arguelles, Don Ariston Bautista, and Don Teodoro Yangco. The CCP was created to represent and support the business interests of its members, signifying a notable shift in the Philippines' economic landscape during that period.
March 4, 1950 - Philippine Chamber Of Industries (PCI)
In 1948 Hilarion Henares, Sr., and 20 local industrialists and entrepreneurs estabished the Small Industries and Machine Shop Owners of the Philippines (SIMSOP). With Henares as SIMSOP president, which by then was composed of 200 members, held its first national convention on March 4, 1950, with the theme “Intensified Manufacturing and Solid Support for Basic Philippine Industries.” It was during this convention that Gonzalo Puyat, the “Dean of Filipino Industirlaists,” urged the SIMSOP to change its name to Camara de Industria de Filipinas or the Philippine Chamber of Industries (PCI). SIMSOP now became known as PCI. Advocated for Philippine- made products through educational campaigns aimed at altering the centuries-old colonial mentality, and eventually fostered the interest of Filipinos to become manufacturers and entrepreneurs ready to take risks by investing huge capital in new industries.
July 1, 1978 - Merger Of The CCP And PCI
The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) was formed through the merger of two influential business organizations, the Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (CCP) and the Philippine Chamber of Industry (PCI). As both entities grew strong and their activities began to overlap, leaders from both groups considered a merger. After mutual approval, 15 charter members from each organization were chosen to draft the constitution and by-laws for the new entity. Key figures from the PCI included Teofilo Reyes, Jr., and Boncan, while notable members from the CCP included Emilio Abello and Sixto Roxas. Officially established on July 1, 1978, PCCI's initial funding came from contributions by charter members and funds from the former PCI, matched by the CCP. The organization was registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission with a board comprising seven directors from the PCI and eight from the CCP, including representatives like Petronilo Guevarra and Elizalde.
December 7, 1978 - PCCI Designated As “Single Voice Of Business”
During the 4th Philippine Business Conference, the Palace issued Letter of Instruction No. 780 designating the PCCI as “single voice of Philippine business.”
July 1, 1978 - Merger Of The CCP And PCI
The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) was formed through the merger of two influential business organizations, the Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (CCP) and the Philippine Chamber of Industry (PCI). As both entities grew strong and their activities began to overlap, leaders from both groups considered a merger. After mutual approval, 15 charter members from each organization were chosen to draft the constitution and by-laws for the new entity. Key figures from the PCI included Teofilo Reyes, Jr., and Boncan, while notable members from the CCP included Emilio Abello and Sixto Roxas. Officially established on July 1, 1978, PCCI's initial funding came from contributions by charter members and funds from the former PCI, matched by the CCP. The organization was registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission with a board comprising seven directors from the PCI and eight from the CCP, including representatives like Petronilo Guevarra and Elizalde.
December 7, 1978 - PCCI Designated As “Single Voice Of Business”
During the 4th Philippine Business Conference, the Palace issued Letter of Instruction No. 780 designating the PCCI as “single voice of Philippine business.”