About Us - FFCCCII

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

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 channels its efforts to unite the Filipino Chinese community, promote the growth of business, and implement social welfare projects to bring forth progress for the whole country. The Federation’s 170 member organizations across the Philippines play vital roles in their respective sectors and communities. Their members are actively engaged in trading, manufacturing, service industry, and other economic activities that help fuel the country’s engine of progress.

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.

Seventeen 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 Initiative Committee, Ways and Means Committee, Welfare
Committee, Mediation Committee, Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee, Organization and Chapter Members Development Committee, Education and Culture Committee, Social Responsibility Committee, Youth and Integration Committee, Media and Public Information Committee, Property Management and Special Projects Committee, Science and Information Technology Committee, and Government Affairs and Legislative Liaison Committee.

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

Serving The Filipino Nation

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

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, and workshops on productivity improvement and other topics to encourage the setting up of more businesses and improve company performance.

Buy Pinoy, Save Jobs

“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 businessto-business level. The Federation also forms partnerships and cooperation with chambers of commerce and business organizations overseas.

Advocacies for Growth

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.

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.

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 Filipino Chinese community in various projects promoting peace and order to ensure an environment conducive to business growth.

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.

Mediation

To maintain harmony in the Filipino Chinese 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 universities in China to invite language trainers to enhance Chinese language teaching in Filipino Chinese schools. FFCCCII has also launched a Scholarship Program for students taking up Bachelor of Secondary Education major in Teaching Chinese as a Second Language.

Science and Technology

FFCCCII supports science and technology development, young Filipino inventors, and the propagation of locally developed technologies which industries may tap for possible application.

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.

Youth Development

More than 6,500 units of school buildings, or a total of more than 13,000 classrooms, have been constructed from donations of FFCCCII officers and benevolent donors from the Filipino Chinese community.

Special Assistance for Education (SAFE)

Special Assistance for Education (SAFE) and FFCCCII-GT Foundation “Share A Gift of Education (SAGE).” 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 program.

Social Welfare Programs

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 ofthe Filipino people. “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.

Relief Operation for calamity victims

‘Libreng Gamutan’ Medical Mission ​

Relief Operation for calamity victims

‘Libreng Gamutan’ Medical Mission