The FFCCCII hosts the 2nd ASEAN-Chinese Business Leaders Summit and Business Forum 2026 in Pasay City, drawing regional business leaders and officials to discuss trade, investment and cooperation. Source: FFCCCII Facebook page
The Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry Inc. (FFCCCII) hosted the 2nd ASEAN-Chinese Business Leaders Summit and Business Forum 2026 on Oct. 18 and 19 at the Marriott Grand Ballroom in Pasay City.
The event brought together business leaders, entrepreneurs and political and commercial representatives from across ASEAN. Under the theme “Leading ASEAN Forward: Innovation, Resilience, and Regional Collaboration,” the forum explored ways to deepen regional trade, expand investment, boost tourism and strengthen cross-border business ties to turn regional cooperation into tangible economic outcomes.
FFCCCII president Victor Lim said Chinese business communities across ASEAN share deep-rooted connections. He highlighted the role of chambers of commerce in bridging businesses and communities, fostering dialogue and advancing commercial collaboration. Lim urged enterprises to build on their strengths through innovation, regional cooperation and cross-border partnerships to support ASEAN’s development.
Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian thanked the FFCCCII for convening the forum, saying it helps connect enterprises through interpersonal exchanges and promotes trade and tourism. He encouraged businesses to expand commercial ties across national borders, make ASEAN a priority investment partner and ensure cooperation benefits a broader population.
Other participants included ASEAN Business Advisory Council chairman Jose Ma. Concepcion III, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr., Department of Trade and Industry Undersecretary for Data Analysis and Knowledge Management Verna Esmeralda Buenasuceso, Securities and Exchange Commission chairperson Rogelio Quevedo and Jollibee Group Global president and CEO Ernesto Tan Mantiong.
A panel titled “Building Tomorrow Together: The Future of ASEAN Business Partnerships” brought together representatives from Malaysia, Singapore, Myanmar and the Philippines.
The panelists were Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Malaysia (ACCCIM) vice president Dato Jeffrey Lai Jiun Jye, Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCCI) International Affairs Committee chairman Chia Kim Huat, Myanmar Chinese Chamber of Commerce Vice President Kyaw Wing Aung, ASEAN Business Advisory Council Philippines Council member George Barcelon and Profood chairman and president Justin Uy.
They discussed opportunities for partnerships among member-state markets and ways to strengthen competitiveness through resource-sharing, exchange of experience and cross-border collaboration.
The forum also addressed regional financing, trade and investment, tourism development, corporate governance, the internationalization of local brands and business partnerships.