Philippines Taiwan Chamber of Commerce Inaugurates New Board, Signs MOUs to Expand Cross-Border Cooperation
The Philippines Taiwan Chamber of Commerce and Industry held an inauguration ceremony for its new board, with Yang Hong-yu re-elected as president. MOUs were signed with the Philippines-Malaysia Chamber of Commerce and the National Federation of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, R.O.C., aiming to expand cooperation between Taiwan, the Philippines, and Malaysia.
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The inauguration ceremony was held at a restaurant by Manila Bay, with Yang Hong-yu re-elected as president of the new board. The six vice presidents are Lin Wen-chieh, Tseng Chien-chun, Lin Jen-pao, Li Tsung-yi, Chu Mao-wei, and Cheng Chih-hao, with Shih Chao-chang serving as secretary-general.
In his speech, Yang Hong-yu pointed out that in the face of drastic changes and challenges in the global situation, corporate operations and people's lives have been impacted. Chambers of commerce need to strengthen resilience and unity. During his tenure, he will actively expand cooperation with chambers of commerce and organizations in various countries, promote information exchange and business opportunity sharing, and work together to cope with severe global changes and challenges.
He also emphasized that in the future, he will encourage young members to actively participate in chamber activities, cultivate innovative thinking and international perspectives through interaction, and inject sustainable development momentum into the chamber.
Chou Min-kan, Taiwan's Representative to the Philippines, affirmed the chamber's long-standing outstanding contributions to Taiwan-Philippines economic and trade and investment cooperation, and looked forward to its continued role as an important bridge for promoting bilateral trade, business, cultural, educational, and agricultural technology exchanges in the future.
Corazon A. Padiernos, the Philippine Representative to Taiwan, stated that the Philippines Taiwan Chamber of Commerce and Industry has long been an important bridge between Taiwan and the Philippines, and hopes that the new board members can continue to deepen the Taiwan-Philippines partnership at this moment of both opportunities and responsibilities.
Emmanuel Cortero, Deputy Director General of the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA), pledged that PEZA will continue to create a friendly investment environment, strengthen interaction and cooperation with Taiwanese investors, and position the Philippines as a regional investment hub, especially in high-value-added areas such as electronics and advanced manufacturing.
At the event, the Philippines Taiwan Chamber of Commerce and Industry signed memorandums of understanding (MOUs) with the Philippines-Malaysia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) and the National Federation of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, R.O.C. In the future, through resource integration and experience exchange, they will expand business opportunities and cooperation space among Taiwan, the Philippines, and Malaysia.
The Philippines Taiwan Chamber of Commerce and Industry was established in March 1988, with Chien Yu-li as its founding president. At that time, the chamber was named "Chinese-Philippine Taiwan Chamber of Commerce and Industry." To adapt to changing times, it was renamed "Philippines Taiwan Chamber of Commerce" and then changed to its current name in 2010.
For many years, in addition to promoting economic and trade exchanges, the Philippines Taiwan Chamber of Commerce and Industry has actively engaged in social welfare activities, including donating masks and medical supplies during the COVID-19 (2019 novel coronavirus disease) pandemic, and regularly organizing relief and networking activities, promoting Taiwan-Philippines civilian exchanges and enhancing the cohesion of Taiwanese businesspeople in the Philippines. (Editor: Hsieh I-hsuan) 2026-04-12
In his speech, Yang Hong-yu pointed out that in the face of drastic changes and challenges in the global situation, corporate operations and people's lives have been impacted. Chambers of commerce need to strengthen resilience and unity. During his tenure, he will actively expand cooperation with chambers of commerce and organizations in various countries, promote information exchange and business opportunity sharing, and work together to cope with severe global changes and challenges.
He also emphasized that in the future, he will encourage young members to actively participate in chamber activities, cultivate innovative thinking and international perspectives through interaction, and inject sustainable development momentum into the chamber.
Chou Min-kan, Taiwan's Representative to the Philippines, affirmed the chamber's long-standing outstanding contributions to Taiwan-Philippines economic and trade and investment cooperation, and looked forward to its continued role as an important bridge for promoting bilateral trade, business, cultural, educational, and agricultural technology exchanges in the future.
Corazon A. Padiernos, the Philippine Representative to Taiwan, stated that the Philippines Taiwan Chamber of Commerce and Industry has long been an important bridge between Taiwan and the Philippines, and hopes that the new board members can continue to deepen the Taiwan-Philippines partnership at this moment of both opportunities and responsibilities.
Emmanuel Cortero, Deputy Director General of the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA), pledged that PEZA will continue to create a friendly investment environment, strengthen interaction and cooperation with Taiwanese investors, and position the Philippines as a regional investment hub, especially in high-value-added areas such as electronics and advanced manufacturing.
At the event, the Philippines Taiwan Chamber of Commerce and Industry signed memorandums of understanding (MOUs) with the Philippines-Malaysia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) and the National Federation of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, R.O.C. In the future, through resource integration and experience exchange, they will expand business opportunities and cooperation space among Taiwan, the Philippines, and Malaysia.
The Philippines Taiwan Chamber of Commerce and Industry was established in March 1988, with Chien Yu-li as its founding president. At that time, the chamber was named "Chinese-Philippine Taiwan Chamber of Commerce and Industry." To adapt to changing times, it was renamed "Philippines Taiwan Chamber of Commerce" and then changed to its current name in 2010.
For many years, in addition to promoting economic and trade exchanges, the Philippines Taiwan Chamber of Commerce and Industry has actively engaged in social welfare activities, including donating masks and medical supplies during the COVID-19 (2019 novel coronavirus disease) pandemic, and regularly organizing relief and networking activities, promoting Taiwan-Philippines civilian exchanges and enhancing the cohesion of Taiwanese businesspeople in the Philippines. (Editor: Hsieh I-hsuan) 2026-04-12