THE FRENCH

CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE AND
INDUSTRY IN THE
PHILIPPINES
HANNAH MAE TUBALINAL | IDS21
DEVELOPMENT COMMUNICATION
 THE HISTORY OF
FRENCH-PHILIPPINE RELATIONS..

From the sixteenth century
time of revelation and
investigation up to the
present, the Philippines-
France relationship has
prospered as the years
progressed, in the political
and discretionary fields, yet
in addition in the financial
and sociocultural fields.
On June 26, 1947, the signing
of a Treaty of Friendship by
then Philippine Vice President
and concurrent Secretary of
Foreign Affairs Elpidio
Quirino and French Foreign
Minister M. Georges Bidault
formally established the
diplomatic relations of France
and Philippines.
A Rappler report states
that France is the
Philippines' fourth
largest trading partner
in the European Union
after Germany, The
Netherlands and the
United Kingdom, trade
reached $2.39 billion
around October 2014.
 INTRODUCING
THE FRENCH
CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE AND
INDUSTRY IN THE
PHILIPPINES
CCI FRANCE IN THE
PHILIPPINES STAND
FOR THE
FOLLOWING:
1. Result oriented
2. Impactful
3. Diverse & inclusive
4. Network solidarity
5. French excellence
6. Valorization
7. Entrepreneurship
 “to boost and advance high quality business, social and
cultural relations & knowledge exchange, bilaterally,

MISSION between French and Filipino companies, institutions and

individuals through our unique network of local and

international experts, companies and thought leaders. ”

 “aspire to be the most valued partner of the French and

VISION Philippines corporations, institutions and individuals in

growing their businesses in the Philippines and in

France.”
CCI FRANCE SERVICES

CCI France Philippines offers a wide range of business

support related services to better approach Filipino and
French markets.

The Chamber includes a fully serviced business center which

hosts French companies and business associates growing
their business in the Philippines. A wide range of dedicated
business support services is provided to better approach the
French and Filipino market, facilitate the set-up of each
company, and enhance its operations and sales. Luncheons
are regularly organized to promote our members or a specific
industry.
 DEVELOPMENT
PARADIGMS

As a chamber of commerce, CCI France CCI France Philippines establishes goals

Philippines leans on to utilizing theories in and offers support in relation to social,
relation to business, as they specialize in economic and sustainable development.
business services.
SOCIAL
DEVELOPMENT
The CCI France Philippines is a major actor in the animation
of the French community in the Philippines.

Following a long tradition of social and networking events

under the signature of “Le Club”, monthly cocktail events
and sports tournaments are organized as well as the now
famous “Soirée Beaujolais” that takes place every
November. These events aim at bringing together members
as well as non-members in order to promote French
traditions and culture.
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ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
In 2017, the Philippines’ overall growth reached
6.7% which is considered the highest and the
fastest growth during the past 60 years. Moreover,
the country has registered faster growth compared
to Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand in the
southeast Asian region which posted a significant
achievement for the Philippines. Thanks to the
expanding labor force, it contributed a large share
in the growth of the country.
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ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
With more than a 100 million inhabitants with
exceptional skills and English proficiency, the
Philippines offers a wide range of business
opportunities and expansion. It has manifested to
create conditions for businesses such as liberalized
policies and regulations, availability and
accessibility of economic zones, ports, and
airports, a competitive edge in information
technology (IT), highly-developed legal system, and
a business-friendly democratic government.
SUSTAINABLE
DEVELOPMENT
With the support of the United Nations, the Philippines has
been progressing towards developing its development goals
and implementing its sustainable development.

With the growing economy, the country offers opportunities

for business development and investments. The country is
distinguished for an improved business climate as it strides
in good governance, transparency, and accountability. Some
of the fuelling factors that contributed the establishment of
various businesses in the country are the following: positive
growth rates, massive pool of skilled workers, lower
overhead cost, and other essential resources.
French cultural and creative industries
(CCI), which generate substantial export
revenue, also contribute to the SIGNIFANCE OF
development of tourism in France and to
the attractiveness of the French university
system.
CCI FRANCE PH
The CCI France Philippines is founded
with France-Philippines United Action
(FPUA), with the purpose of to facilitate
relief activities and initiatives led by the
French business community in the
Philippines.

France-Philippines United Action

Foundation also partners with
international and local organizations to
implement health missions and provide
free health care to the families benefiting
our housing projects.
“Politics, when it is an art and a
service, not an exploitation, is
about acting for an ideal
through realities.”
― Charles de Gaulle