Philippine-Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce New Directors Take Office, Sign MOU to Expand Cross-National Cooperation
The Philippine-Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce inaugurated its new directors, with Yang Hung-yu re-elected as president. Representative Chou Min-kan praised the chamber's contributions to Taiwan-Philippines economic and trade cooperation. PEZA Deputy Director-General Emmanuel Cortero pledged to create a friendly investment environment. The chamber signed MOUs with the Malaysian Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Philippines and the National Innovation and Entrepreneurship Association of the Republic of China to expand multilateral cooperation.
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The inauguration ceremony was held at a restaurant by Manila Bay. Yang Hung-yu was re-elected as president of the new term, with Lin Wen-chieh, Tseng Chien-chun, Lin Jen-pao, Li Tsung-yi, Chu Mao-wei, and Cheng Chih-hao serving as vice presidents, and Shih Chao-chang as secretary-general.
Yang Hung-yu stated in his speech that in the face of drastic changes and challenges in the global situation, enterprise operations and people's lives have been impacted. The chamber needs to strengthen its resilience and unity. During his term, 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 respond to 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, Representative of the Republic of China 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, culture, education, and agricultural technology exchanges in the future.
Corazon A. Padiernos, Representative of the Philippines to Taiwan, stated that the Philippine-Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce has long been an important bridge between Taiwan and the Philippines, and hopes that the new term of directors can continue to deepen the Taiwan-Philippines partnership at this time 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 fields such as electronics and high-end manufacturing.
At the event, the Philippine-Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce signed memorandums of understanding (MOUs) with the Malaysian Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Philippines (MCCI) and the National Innovation and Entrepreneurship Association of the Republic of China. In the future, through resource integration and experience exchange, they will expand business opportunities and cooperation space among Taiwan, the Philippines, and Malaysia.
The Philippine-Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce was established in March 1988. Its founding president was Chien Yu-li. At that time, the chamber was named "Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Philippines, Republic of China." To adapt to the changing times, it was renamed "Philippine-Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce" and then changed to its current name in 2010.
Over the years, in addition to promoting economic and trade exchanges, the Philippine-Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce has also actively engaged in social welfare, including donating masks and medical supplies during the COVID-19 (2019 Coronavirus Disease) pandemic, and regularly organizing relief and social activities, promoting people-to-people exchanges between Taiwan and the Philippines, and strengthening the cohesion of Taiwanese businesses in the Philippines. (Editor: Hsieh Yi-hsuan) 1150412
Yang Hung-yu stated in his speech that in the face of drastic changes and challenges in the global situation, enterprise operations and people's lives have been impacted. The chamber needs to strengthen its resilience and unity. During his term, 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 respond to 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, Representative of the Republic of China 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, culture, education, and agricultural technology exchanges in the future.
Corazon A. Padiernos, Representative of the Philippines to Taiwan, stated that the Philippine-Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce has long been an important bridge between Taiwan and the Philippines, and hopes that the new term of directors can continue to deepen the Taiwan-Philippines partnership at this time 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 fields such as electronics and high-end manufacturing.
At the event, the Philippine-Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce signed memorandums of understanding (MOUs) with the Malaysian Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Philippines (MCCI) and the National Innovation and Entrepreneurship Association of the Republic of China. In the future, through resource integration and experience exchange, they will expand business opportunities and cooperation space among Taiwan, the Philippines, and Malaysia.
The Philippine-Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce was established in March 1988. Its founding president was Chien Yu-li. At that time, the chamber was named "Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Philippines, Republic of China." To adapt to the changing times, it was renamed "Philippine-Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce" and then changed to its current name in 2010.
Over the years, in addition to promoting economic and trade exchanges, the Philippine-Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce has also actively engaged in social welfare, including donating masks and medical supplies during the COVID-19 (2019 Coronavirus Disease) pandemic, and regularly organizing relief and social activities, promoting people-to-people exchanges between Taiwan and the Philippines, and strengthening the cohesion of Taiwanese businesses in the Philippines. (Editor: Hsieh Yi-hsuan) 1150412
FAQ
Who is the new president of the Philippine-Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce?
The new president is Yang Hung-yu.
Which organizations did the Philippine-Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce sign MOUs with?
It signed MOUs with the Malaysian Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Philippines and the National Innovation and Entrepreneurship Association of the Republic of China.