ABOUT US 商总简介

Vision

“Economic Prosperity to whole nation and alleviate poverty”

Mission

“To devote time, talent and resources to projects that will contribute to the country’s economic, social cultural development.”

Goals / Objectives

• To cooperate with the Philippine Government in the implementation of its national policies;
• To foster and encourage the development and growth of trade industries in the Philippines;
• To promote the integration of local Chinese community into the mainstream of Philippines body politic
• To correct trade abuses;
• To create and maintain higher standards in business dealings trade organizations in the Philippines, irrespective of nationality or religion;
• To compile, translate and study laws affecting its members and guide them properly in the observance of such laws;
• To cultivate, promote and enhance friendly relations between Filipinos and Chinese in general and between Filipino and Chinese merchants in particular; and
• To conduct and maintain educational, charitable and social welfare projects.

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Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc.

“By devoting your resources to the improvement of our society, the Federation has consistently played a vital role in ushering a period of greater cooperation and understanding not only in the promotion of business and trade, but also in facing various challenges that we face as a nation.”– President Rodrigo Roa Duterte (32nd Biennial Convention of FFCCCII, 21 March 2019, SMX Convention Center Pasay City)

 


Presentation of Barrio School to President Rodrigo Roa Duterte

Since 1954, the Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII) has been a strong partner of government in nation-building and development. It has channeled its efforts to unite the Chinese-Filipino community, promote the growth of business, and implement social welfare projects to bring forth progress for the whole country. The Federation’s more than 170 member organizations across the Philippines play vital roles in their respective sectors and communities. Its membership is actively engaged in trading, manufacturing, service industry, and other economic activities that help fuel the country’s engine of progress.


President Rodrigo Roa Duterte confers the Order of Lakandula, Rank of Maringal na Pinuno to FFCCCII President Dr. Henry Lim Bon Liong

FFCCCII is a non-stock, non-profit corporation. As the largest organization of Filipino-Chinese businesses, the Federation brings together under one roof chambers of commerce and trade associations from National Capital Region, Northeastern Luzon, Northwestern Luzon, Central Luzon, Southern Luzon, Bicol, Eastern Visayas, Cebu-Bohol, Occidental & Oriental Negros, Panay, Northern Mindanao, Southern Mindanao, and Southwestern Mindanao.

Sixteen Committees take charge of specific areas of concern, namely: External Affairs Committee, Trade and Industry Committee, Industrial Relations Committee, Tax and Business Advocacy Committee, Belt and Road Committee, Ways and Means Committee, Welfare Committee, Mediation Committee, Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee, Organization Committee, Education and Culture Committee, Social Responsibility Committee, Youth and Integration Committee, Media and Public Information Committee, Property Management Committee, and Science and Information Technology Committee.

Over the years, FFCCCII has undertaken a broad range of activities in keeping with its deep commitment to serve the Filipino nation.


FFCCCII join the business delegation during President Rodrigo Roa Duterte’s visit to China

Promotion of entrepreneurship and business growth. The Federation actively promotes the growth of entrepreneurship by supporting projects for the development and competitiveness of micro, small and medium enterprises.

The Federation provides free seminars, workshops and symposia on productivity improvement and other topics to encourage the setting up of more businesses and improve company performance.

“Buy Pinoy, Save Jobs” is a movement launched by FFCCCII to promote Philippine-made products and services in order to save and create jobs; promote consumer welfare, and encourage the growth of industries.

Trade missions. FFCCCII conducts trade, investment and goodwill missions to other countries to gain market access at a business-to-business level. The Federation also forms partnerships and cooperation with chambers of commerce and business organizations overseas.

FFCCCII encourages investments in the Philippines in various fields such as agriculture, tourism, energy, information and communications technology, and other competitive industries.


FFCCCII joins the Mentor ME program of the Department of Trade and Industry & Go Negosyo as mentors to micro, small & medium enterprises

Growth through Agriculture. The Federation is supportive of efforts to modernize the Philippine agriculture and fishery sectors in order to increase productivity and global competitiveness, and ensure food security.  Many Filipinos living in the countryside depend on agriculture directly or indirectly for their source of living. Promoting agricultural growth would contribute significantly to improvement of rural life.

The country’s agriculture industry presents major investment opportunities in the following areas: rural infrastructure, food processing, transportation and distribution, financing, and biotechnology.


FFCCCII President Dr. Henry Lim Bon Liong presents the rice harvested to President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, Agriculture Secretary William Dar and guests during the Grand Harvest Festival in Nueva Ecija province

Growth through Tourism. FFCCCII considers the tourism industry to be a top priority because the Philippines is blessed with world-class tourism destinations, and Filipinos are friendly, hospitable and speak English very well. Tourism is a lucrative investment because of the Philippines’ competitive advantage and location.


Bohol, Philippines

Growth through Energy Development.  FFCCCII encourages investments in energy and more private sector participation in energy-related projects such as alternative sources of energy like wind, solar and hydro. The development of a viable energy sector would provide stable and affordable energy supply to local industries and consumers.

Growth through ICT Services.  In the field of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) services, the Philippines can be an active player because it has an adequate pool of executives and workers for ICT services with the right skill levels at comparative costs. Growth areas for ICT are Business Process Outsourcing, animation, call centers, software development, engineering design & medical transcription.

Tax and business advocacy. The Federation organizes public seminars on tax policies and encourages businesses to comply with tax laws.

Information about tax regulations are regularly disseminated to the public through newspaper publications, posters and printed materials.


FFCCCII officers with Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III

Industrial relations. To disseminate information on labor laws, policies and regulations, FFCCCII conducts labor-related seminars to the public and businesses for free.

The Federation also supports the annual Job Fairs conducted by the Department of Labor and Employment to match job seekers with available jobs.


“Work Appreciation Program” Symposium conducted by FFCCCII in partnership with Department of Labor and Employment

Peace and order. FFCCCII works in partnership with law enforcement agencies and the community in fighting criminality by promoting vigilance and cooperation.

The Federation has successfully mobilized its membership and the Chinese-Filipino community in various projects promoting peace and order to ensure an environment conducive to business growth.


Interior and Local Government Secretary Eduardo Año presents the plaque of Appreciation to FFCCCII President Dr. Henry Lim Bon Liong in recognition of FFCCCII’s support to the “Search for Model PNP Families”

Overseas Chinese Service Center. An Overseas Chinese Service Center (OCSC) was established at FFCCCII to provide assistance to Chinese nationals on various matters.

Naturalization and immigration. The Federation has assisted in facilitating several applications for the naturalization of Chinese born in the Philippines pursuant to Republic Act 9139. It likewise assists Chinese nationals who have inquiry about their Alien Certificate of Registration I-card with the Bureau of Immigration.


Forum on “Proposed Laws on Alien Legal Residency Status and other relevant Immigration Laws”

Mediation. To maintain harmony in the Chinese-Filipino community and prevent costly court proceedings, the Federation mediates and settle business dispute referred by member organizations.

Chinese language education. To make Filipino students and workers globally competitive, the Federation cooperates with Office of Chinese Language Council International (Hanban) to bring into the country volunteer trainers from China to enhance Chinese language teaching in Filipino-Chinese schools, and institutions such as Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA).

FFCCCII has also launched a Scholarship Program for students taking up Bachelor of Secondary Education major in Teaching Chinese as a Second Language.


FFCCCII officers with college scholars

Culture and Heritage. To promote cultural understanding, FFCCCII undertakes activities during historical and special events such as Chinese New Year, Filipino Heritage Festival, Philippine Independence Day, and Filipino-Chinese Friendship Day.

Youth development. Recognizing the role of the youth in nation-building, FFCCCII implements programs to promote youth entrepreneurship and camaraderie.

FFCCCII has also gone above and beyond as a business organization with its strong involvement in social development.

The Federation’s social welfare programs have advanced the well-being of the Filipino people.


Youth Council Mid-Autumn Festival celebration

“Operation: Barrio Schools.”  Since 1961, this ongoing flagship project of the Federation involves the donation of two-classroom school buildings to public schools across the country.

More than 5,800 units of school buildings, or a total of more than 11,600 classrooms, have been constructed from donations of FFCCCII officers and benevolent donors from the Filipino-Chinese community.


“Operation: Barrio Schools” turnover ceremony at Barangay San Jose, General Santos City

Special Assistance for Education (SAFE) and FFCCCII-GT Foundation “Share A Gift of Education (SAGE) III.” To provide educational assistance to a greater number of bright but underprivileged students in Filipino-Chinese schools, FFCCCII implements the SAFE scholarship program, and has also partnered with GT Foundation for the SAGE III program.


Turnover of school building to Ocampo National High School, Camarines Sur in support of Vice President Leni Robredo’s “Angat Buhay” anti-poverty program

“Libreng Gamutan” Medical and Dental Missions. Through its medical missions, FFCCCII provides medical and dental services and free medicines to indigent patients. Since the 1960s, the Federation and its local chapters have rendered these free services with the help of doctors, dentists and nurses.


Turnover of medicines and vitamins for ‘Libreng Gamutan’ Medical Mission in Catbalogan, Samar

Volunteer fire brigades. In the 1960s, the Federation initiated the establishment of volunteer fire brigades to augment government firefighting efforts.  Since then, Chinese-Filipino communities all over the country followed through and organized their own volunteer firefighting brigades.

Relief operations. In times of natural calamities and disasters, the Federation and its chapters are among the first to extend relief assistance in coordination with local government units. Food, clothing, medicines, and basic needs are delivered to calamity victims at the soonest time.


Relief Operation for flood victims in Pampanga

Donation of Rehabilitation Center buildings. In 2016, FFCCCII started a program that involves the donation of rehab center buildings to some barangays. This shows the Federation’s support to help drug surrenderees on the path to rehabilitation.

The Federation’s programs and advocacies mirror the greater participation of its members in continuing its tradition of service to the nation.


Turnover of Rehabilitation Center building to Mati, Davao Oriental

 

菲 華 商 聯 總 會

杜特地總統在商總於二零一九年三月廿一日假SMX會展中心舉行第卅二屆全菲代表大會擔任主講時表揚商總 “貴會在奉獻資源以改良社會狀況時,並堅持不懈地大力推展商貿,克服國家所面臨的各項挑戰,扮演著舉足輕重的角色”。

自一九五四年,商總就開始作為政府國家建設及發展的強有力伙伴,它致力為菲華社會團結作了大量工作,促進商業增長,推行各項社會福利方案,以帶動整個國家的發展,商總屬下一百七十個會員單位遍佈全菲,在各自區域發揮重要作用。菲華商聯總會的會員們從事着各行各業,有貿易、製造業、服務業與其他經濟活動,從而有效推動我國發展引擎。


中國國僑辦主任許又聲閣下蒞訪本會

商總是非股份、非盈利公司。作為規模最大的華商組織,商總帶動來自大岷區、東北呂宋、西北呂宋、中呂宋、南呂宋、美骨、東未獅耶、宿務—武運、黑人省、班乃、北棉蘭佬、南棉蘭佬及西南棉蘭佬的各個菲華商會及行業組織團結起來。


中國駐菲大使館、菲華商聯總會、菲華各界聯合會聯合華社各團體慶祝中華人民共和國成立七十周年大型文藝餐會,使館羅剛參贊兼總領事,大會名譽主席陳永栽博士,商總理事長林育慶博士,菲華各界主席楊華鴻先生共同主持大會。

商總設立十六個委員會來負責推動各方面的工作:外交委員會、工商委員會、勞工委員會、稅務委員會、一帶一路委員會、財經委員會、福利委員會、調解委員會、農資委員會、組織委員會、文教委員會、社會責任委員會、青合委員會、新聞委員會、物業管理委員會及科技資訊委員會。

這些年來,菲華商聯總會也開展了各種各樣的活動去實現服務菲律賓國家的承諾。


出席第二屆“一帶一路”國際合作高峰論壇

促進商業及創業成長。商總支持微型及中小型企業的發展和競爭,積極促進創業成長。商總提供有關創業、改善競爭力及其他相關課題的免費講座、講習會或專題討論會,來鼓勵創立更多商業並改善我國競爭力。

買國貨,創就業。商總推出“買國貨,創就業”運動來鼓勵菲律濱人購買本國生產的物品及服務。它旨在拯救及創造工作機會;促進消費者利益;鼓勵更多國內外投資者;打擊走私及促進我國工業。


歡迎新加坡中華總商會投資考察團

商務考察。商總組織貿易、投資及友好代表團到外國考察,並在商業層面上打入外國市場。商總與多個外國商會及商業組織建立合作夥伴關係,來加強市場聯繫並為菲律濱招來所需要的投資項目。


禮訪國家經濟發展署署長兼社會經濟規劃部部長Ernesto Pernia

商總鼓勵投資予菲律濱,諸如農業、旅遊、能源、資訊及通訊科技服務以及其他競爭性行業。

促進農業成長爲了提高産量,提高國際競爭能力,確保食品自給自足,菲華商聯總會支持農業和漁業現代化。大部分國民居住在農村,絕大部分人的生活資源直接或間接地依靠農業。因此,促進農業的發展是改善農村生活的關鍵。菲律濱的農業,在以下幾個方面存在著較大的投資機會:農村基礎建設、食品加工、運輸和分銷、融資、生物技術等。

巴拉灣風景

發展旅遊業菲華商聯總會認爲旅遊業應該優先發展,因爲菲律濱得天獨厚,擁有很多世界上最美好的旅遊景點,尚未全面發現的還有很多。菲國人民友善,熱情好客,英語能力好,最適合旅遊業的發展。菲律濱旅遊業是一項有利可圖的行業,因為本國具有競爭優勢,且在地理上具有戰略位置。


菲華商聯總會理事長林育慶博士大力推廣種植雜交水稻,為鼓勵農民增產糧食而推出Masaganang Ani300方案,凡是公頃產量達300包(15噸)者,將被邀請到總統府受獎

能源開發前景菲華商聯總會希望能源投資能有所增長。菲華商聯總會支持開發並逐步採用菲律濱原有的替代能源,如风力,太陽能,水力等。我們支持努力開發切實可行且具持續性的能源,提供穩定而且消費得起的能源供給,滿足本地工業和消费者的需求。


風力、太陽能暨水力能源

信息通訊技術服務發展。在信息和通訊技術服務方面,菲律濱可以發揮積極的作用,因爲它具備充足的管理與操作人才資源,技術水平合格,而且勞力成本較低。


呼叫中心

信息暨通訊技術服務方面的優先發展領域計有:業務流程外包、動畫、客戶服務中心、軟件開發、工程設計、醫療記錄。

稅務倡導商總舉辦一系列納稅人稅務政策講座,並鼓勵商家遵守稅務法規及規則,並經常通過報紙、海報及印刷品,向公眾傳播有關稅務規章的訊息。


馬尼拉華助中心召開治安座談會


本會稅務委員會與厘務局第六稅務區(馬尼拉)聯合舉辦稅務特赦及多項稅務更新講座會

勞工關係。為了宣傳勞工政策、法律及規則,商總為公眾及企業舉辦免費勞工講座。商總也支持並配合勞工部的就業展,為尋找工作者配對合適工作


宴請中國華僑大學原校長賈益民先生

治安。商總通過提高警惕與合作,配合執法單位和社區對付罪惡,並成功動員其會員及整個華人社區參與維持治安,以確保大家有一個適宜的營商環境。

華助中心。2014年,馬尼拉華助中心在商總成立,為華僑華人提供各種協助。

歸化及移民。商總協助許多在菲律濱出生的中國人,根據第9139號共和國法令,申請歸化入籍。它同時也協助持有外僑登記證I-Card的中國公民,向移民局進行常年報到。


大岷發展署主席林德才Danilo Lim禮訪本會

調解。為了維持華社和諧及親善,並避免昂貴的法庭程序,商總協助調解由會員單位呈報的商業糾紛。


本會聯合岷市府及菲人節慶署假Lucky Chinatown Mall慶菲遺產文化月推出 “岷侖洛的八連” 文藝演出

華文教育。為增強菲律濱學生和工作人員在全球的競爭力,商總繼續從中國引入漢語志願教師,來加強華文學校以及諸如技術教育和技能開發署等政府機構的華語教學。

商總倡辦一項獎學金方案,鼓勵學生攻讀華語作為第二語言教育系。


出席菲華僑界聲討“港獨”勾連反華勢力反中亂港暴行大會


舉辦2019年 “文化中國·水立方杯” 海外華人中文歌曲成年組大賽

科技。商總支持科技發展、年輕菲人發明家,以及宣傳由本國開發技術,讓有關工業得以有機會應用。

文化與傳統。為了促進文化了解,商總參與歷史及特別節日活動,譬如農曆春節、菲律濱傳統節、菲律濱獨立節、菲中友誼日等。


本會聯合福建省檔案局在樓下展廳舉行 “僑批檔案圖片展”


岷市慶祝青少年周全體青少官員拜訪本會

青年與融合。認識到年輕人在國家建設中所扮演的角色,商總施行一系列促進青年發展和創業的方案


南棉蘭佬將軍市移交農村校舍

商總除了是商業組織外,更積極參與社會福利工作,協助促進菲律濱同胞的福祉。

農村校舍 1961年以來,此項持續至今的旗艦項目,旨在捐建兩課室的校舍,給全國各地的公立學校。商總及菲華社會的熱心人士,多年來捐贈了超過5,800多座農村校舍,或超過11,600間課室。

華校學生流失補助金(SAFE)及商總鄭少堅基金會特別資助獎學金 (Share A Gift of Education III)為了提供獎助學金給華校貧苦的優秀學生,商總推出華校學生流失補助金,同時配合鄭少堅基金會推出“人才培養洎特別資助獎學金”項目。


本會召開記者會,向被中國漁船撞沉的本國漁船漁民捐款資援

 


社會責任委員會主辦每週義診施藥方案

義診贈藥。商總通過其義診隊,為本地居民提供免費醫療及牙科服務。從上世紀60年代開始,商總及其屬下的各地區商會,在義務醫生、牙醫及護士的協助下,提供這些免費服務。

志願消防隊。在上世紀60年代,商總發起成立志願消防隊,來協助政府的救火工作。自此全國各地的菲華社區紛紛成立各自的志願防火會。

賑災。每當國家遭到天然災害襲擊,商總及其屬下的各地區商會,往往於第一時間與地方政府協調,提供賑災救助工作。食品、衣物、藥品及其他必需品均以最快時間分發給災區災民。


在菲律宾邦邦牙省地方社区開展對地震受害者的救济行動


菲華商聯總會同仁參觀卡加延德奧羅市的菲中友誼小學

2012年莊前進理事長任內並發動組織“華社救災基金”,由七個機構共同統一推動救災事宜。迨2018年成員擴大至十一個單位。

戒毒中心。2016年11月,菲華商聯總會開啟了一項計劃,為地方政府捐建戒毒中心,展示商總全力支持政府加緊打擊毒品運動,和幫助吸毒者走上康復的正軌。

商總的各種項目,反映出其會員單位不斷擴大參與國家建設工作,並繼續履行其服務社會的承諾。