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    German Firms Explore Security and Defense Partnerships in the Philippines

    MANILA, Philippines – The German-Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GPCCI), in cooperation with The Defense Expo PHL and Stratbase, hosted the German-Philippine Security Conference at Makati Diamond Residences on 6 October 2026.

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    German Meat Industry Seeks Long-Term Partnerships to Strengthen Philippine Food Supply

    MANILA, Philippines – The German-Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GPCCI), in cooperation with the Meat Importers and Traders Association (MITA), hosted the German-Philippine Meat Industry Conference at the Glasshouse, New World Hotel Makati on 27 October 2026.

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    The Philippine Business Environment Report 2026

    The Philippine Business Environment Report 2026 was prepared by the German-Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GPCCI) through its Policy and Advocacy Committee and its Tax and Finance Working Group. It draws on the IMPACT Dialogue Series, GPCCI's regulatory exchanges with Philippine government agencies held between March and July 2026, on feedback from companies and participants of the series, and on the AHK World Business Outlook.

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    2026 Doing Business Forum Highlights the Importance of Stronger Economic Governance in the Philippines

    On 16 October 2026 at Dusit Thani, Makati City, the German-Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc. (GPCCI) successfully convened the 2026 Doing Business Forum: Building a Better Business Environment, bringing together over 70 leaders from government, business, academia, and the diplomatic community to discuss how stronger economic governance can contribute to a more transparent, efficient, and competitive business environment in the Philippines.

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    Exploring Export-Ready Footwear at BFD Global Manufacturing in Freeport Area of Bataan

    GPCCI Members traveled to the Freeport Area of Bataan (FAB) to visit BFD Global Footwear Manufacturing Inc., gaining firsthand insights into the company’s footwear production processes, research and development capabilities, and export-ready operations. The visit also featured a briefing from the Authority of the Freeport Area of Bataan (AFAB), providing valuable perspectives on investment opportunities in the region while fostering networking, collaboration, and knowledge exchange among the business community.

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    German Visa Insights: Business Visa Applications and Open Forum

    The exclusive 2026 GPCCI Visa Briefing event was held at German Club Manila last September 29, 2026, where Filipino travelers, and German citizens, gathered to discuss and address queries related to visa application and procedures for different Schengen visa types.

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    New Landscapes with Pax Silica: Perspectives from the Philippines and Germany

    The German-Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GPCCI), in cooperation with the German Club Manila and the German Embassy Manila, successfully convened its Economic Forum, “New Landscapes with Pax Silica: Perspectives from the Philippines and Germany,” on 10 September 2026 at the German Club Manila. The forum brought together members, partners, and guests for an exchange on the role of technology, investment, and international cooperation in shaping the Philippines’ industrial future under the Pax Silica initiative.

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    Train-the-Trainer Program: AdA International Basis equips professionals to strengthen workplace training.

    From 24-28 August 2026, the German-Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GPCCI) conducted the Train-the-Trainer Program: Ausbildung der Ausbilder (AdA) International Basic, bringing together professionals from different industries to strengthen their capabilities in workplace training.

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    GPCCI Statement on the concluded negotiations of the EU-Philippines Free Trade Agreement

    MANILA, Philippines – The German-Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GPCCI) warmly welcomes the substantial agreement reached today on the EU-Philippines Free Trade Agreement.