07/13/2026
Growing U.S.–Philippines trade and investment, one stop at a time.
The Philippine Trade and Investment Center - New York (PTIC-NY), in partnership with the Embassy of the Philippines in Washington D.C., the Philippine Consulate General in New York, and the Philippine Consulate General in Chicago, organized the U.S. Northeast, Midwest, and West Coast Business Mission to the Philippines — part of the official activities marking the 80th anniversary of Philippines-U.S. diplomatic relations. Delegates met with senior government officials, economic zone leaders, and top private-sector players across Metro Manila, Clark, and Subic:
🔹 Manila — The mission opened at the SGV Washington SyCip Development Center with a Business Forum on "Powering Future-Ready Economies: Smart Manufacturing, Digital Infrastructure, and Talent Partnerships," hosted by SGV & Co. and BDO with the Board of Investments and the American Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines. Opening remarks came from Philippine Ambassador to the U.S. Jose Manuel G. Romualdez, with a keynote from DTI Undersecretary and BOI Managing Head Ceferino S. Rodolfo and a panel on "Aligning Policy, Investment, and Innovation" featuring leaders from DICT, DOF, TESDA, IBPAP, and the private sector.
The delegation then moved to the World Trade Center Metro Manila for the PEZA Investment Briefing and Strategic Business Forum, "Where Investments Take Shape: U.S. Growth Opportunities in PEZA Ecozones," headlined by PEZA Director General Tereso O. Panga and a panel on "Partnering for Sustainable Growth and Innovation" with the Philippine Ecozones Association, Science Park of the Philippines, Analog Devices, Amazon, Aboitiz Economic Estate, and the World Bank Group.
The day closed with a Welcome Reception at the Admiral Hotel hosted by the Philippine Retirement Authority (PRA) and TIEZA, featuring a cultural performance by INDAK TURISMO.
🔹 Clark — The delegation traveled north for a Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) briefing under the theme "Building Great Cities," spotlighting infrastructure and investment opportunities across Clark and other BCDA-led development zones, before proceeding to Subic.
🔹 Subic Bay — The mission's provincial leg continued with a full-day program at the Subic Bay Exhibition and Convention Center, welcomed by the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority, capped by a cocktail reception hosted by Black Pearl Investments and Santa Maria Group at the Subic Bay Yacht Club.
American investors continue to see real opportunity across the Philippines' economic zones. More to come as the mission continues!