The rule of law is the bedrock of peace, order and fairness in modern societies. The recent aggressive behavior by China in the Spratley islands of the South China Sea casts a shadow over any semblance of that rule of law. Chinese navy ships have fired on unarmed Philippine fishing boats. They [...] Read more »
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Chamber to Host PPP Conference in NYC
by PACC July 20, 2011 » Add the first comment.
The Philippine American Chamber of Commerce will host a conference on Philippine Public-Private Partnership (PPP) projects on September 21, 2011 in New York City. Speakers will include senior government officials responsible for major infrastructure projects, executives from private-sector companies in the Philippines, and representatives of global infrastructure development and finance companies. The formal program and [...] Read more »
Chamber Leaders Confer with New Philippine Ambassador to Washington
by PACC June 12, 2011 » Add the first comment.
The leadership of the Philippine American Chamber of Commerce had a private briefing in New York City with H.E. Jose I. Cuisia, Jr., the new Philippine Ambassador to the United States. The Ambassador and the Chamber leaders discussed trade and investment between the Philippines and the United States, opportunities for US businesses and investors [...] Read more »
Energy and Infrastructure Opportunities in the Philippines
by PACC November 27, 2010 » Add the first comment.
The Philippine American Chamber of Commerce held a briefing on Energy and Infrastructure Opportunities in the Philippines on Tuesday, October 19, 2010, at The Philippine Center in New York City. The speaker was John Howley, President of Davies Energy Systems, Inc. Mr. Howley is an internationally recognized expert, educator and thought leader on the business [...] Read more »
PhilAm Chamber Hosts Philippine Business Delegation in New York
by PACC November 12, 2010 » Add the first comment.
Business Leaders Visit Sustainable Energy Projects. The Philippine American Chamber of Commerce hosted a series of four events for members of the business delegation that traveled to New York City with President Benigno S. Aquino III. The Chamber arranged visits to two different sustainable energy projects in New Jersey, a presentation on real estate repurposing [...] Read more »
Chamber Congratulates New Philippine President
by admin July 12, 2010 » Add the first comment.
June 30, 2010 The Honorable Benigno Aquino III President Republic of the Philippines Malacañang Palace 1610 J.P Laurel St. San Miguel, Manila Philippines Dear President-Aquino: On behalf of The Philippine American Chamber of Commerce, Inc. in New York, we would like to extend our sincere congratulations on your election as the new President of the [...] Read more »
2009 Elections & News for Members & Friends
by admin April 5, 2009 » Add the first comment.
Dear Members & Friends of the Philippine-American Chamber of Commerce: The Board of the Philippine-American Chamber of Commerce (the Chamber) is pleased to announce the results of its 2009 Board elections, including the appointment of David T. Kinnear, CEO of Lisnagol Global Services as President of the Chamber. In doing so, the Board extends its [...] Read more »
Philippine-American Chamber of Commerce renews support for Philippines in face of Glorietta blast
by admin October 19, 2007 » Add the first comment.
New York, NY, October 20, 2007 – The Philippine-American Chamber of Commerce, one of the oldest bilateral business organizations in the U.S., today renewed its support for the Philippines and its faith in the Filipino people in the face of yesterday’s Glorietta blast. “We believe in the Philippines and its future, we believe in the [...] Read more »
Philippine President claims number two spot behind India for Philippine outsourcing industry
by admin October 18, 2007 » Add the first comment.
New York, NY, October 10, 2007 — Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo hailed the giant strides made by the Philippine outsourcing industry, telling an audience of 300 American business executives recently that the Philippines is now a strong number two to India in outsourcing preferences. The President made her remarks at a dinner hosted [...] Read more »
Welcome remarks of Philam Chamber President Butch Meily
by admin October 5, 2007 » Add the first comment.
(Welcome remarks of Butch Meily, Chamber president, at the dinner for Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo at the Starlight Roof, Waldorf Astoria in New York, September 27, 2007.) LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, GOOD EVENING. I’M BUTCH MEILY, PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINE AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND I’D LIKE TO WELCOME YOU TO TONIGHT’S EVENT. TONIGHT [...] Read more »