THREE business organizations in the province united and converged to make Pampanga an economic powerhouse.
This, after the successful joint board meeting first-ever Tri-Chamber General Membership Meeting and Induction of New Members was held on October 24 at the LausGroup Event Centre in the City of San Fernando.
The event was participated by Pampanga Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc. (PamCham), headed by Rene Romero; Metro Angeles Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (MACCII), led by Myra Rivera; and Clark Investors and Locators Association (Cila), chaired by Dr. Irineo “Bong” Alvaro.
According to Romero, the event was historic as this was the first time the three top chambers assembled to make the voice of the business community louder, the local economy of the province stronger, and the organizations a better partner for Pampanga’s inevitable progress.
Prior to this, Romero said, PamCham already signed a sisterhood agreement with the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) in Quezon City that aims to give each chamber an opportunity to enhance their respective organizations.
During the general membership meeting, Dr. Cielito Habito, Economics professor at Ateneo de Manila University and former National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Director General, discussed the trends, opportunities, and threats the Philippine economy has.
Habito said that business chambers in Pampanga should make sure to “give that kind of a pressure on our local leaders to provide the kind of environment that you need so that your potentials can be fully realized.”
Governor Dennis “Delta” Pineda, who graced the event, has expressed his full support for the business sector and openness to partner with them in achieving economic growth.
In response, Romero said that their sector is also willing to propose ideas that could help in the development of the whole province of Pampanga.
“Kami ay natutuwa, dahil napakagaling ng ating gobernador na si Governor Dennis Pineda. Lagi niyang tinatanong kung may maitutulong siya sa amin, kaya gusto rin namin siyang tulungan sa mga pangangailangan na hindi alam ng Kapitolyo, kami ay handang magmungkahi,” he said. (PR)