In line with the BCCP's move to our new office at the W 5th Avenue Building in Bonifacio Global City, the Chamber will also be using new office phone and fax numbers.  From the 5th of May, you may reach the BCCP Secretariat through these numbers: Number   (02) 5565232       Main Number (02) 5196889   …

The BCCP will be moving to our new home by next month: 8/F, W 5th. Avenue Building Corner 32nd Street and 5th Avenue Bonifacio Global City Taguig 1634   This is a significant step forward in the evolution of the BCCP as we leave the shelter of the British Embassy and establish our own presence. …

British Ambassador Asif Ahmad goes the extra mile to connect with people.   Before he came to Manila, he studied the language with a Filipino teacher in London and watched some local films.   Now, the diligent student personally answers tweets, sometimes in broken Filipino. “If you only speak English here, then you’re only listening with …

Tuesday, 18 March 2014 – Back by popular demand, the British Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines hosted another Property Matters event at the Mandarin Oriental Manila. The first Property Matters event hosted by the BCCP was held last September 2012 and was well-attended by members, guests and interested participants from the Philippine property industry. This year, speakers Eric Manuel …

Tuesday, 11 March 2014 – The British Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines hosted a Business Lunch at the Dusit Thani Manila, where guest speakers talked about Taxation and Visa matters. Atty. Edwin Abella from Alba Romeo & Co. spoke about the process individuals were to take in claiming their tax refunds. His presentation also …

The five-month ‘THIS IS GREAT Britain’ campaign that featured a full spectrum of the best in British business and culture reached its climax in the Great British Festival which happened at the Bonifacio High Street on March 7 – 9, 2014. The festival highlighted the United Kingdom’s world-class contributions in industry, entertainment, fashion and the …

7 March 2014 – Last Friday marked the first day of the culminating event of the This Is Great Britain campaign. The British Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (BCCP) with the UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) held a lunch reception at the Seda Hotel with British Ambassador Asif Ahmad. Guest speakers at the event …

  The British Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines spent a lovely morning in the Sta. Elena Golf & Country Club last 26 February 2014. The BCCP held the Great British Golf Tournament 2014, an annual golf event now on its 4th year. BCCP Members, along with their guests, started the day with breakfast from …

At the Board of Trustees Meeting on 3 February 2014, the Board approved three new policies to be applied immediately. 1. The Bad Debt Policy states that “From January 2014 onwards, the outstanding receivables from the prior calendar year will be submitted to the Board for discussion and write-off approval at the last Board meeting …

BusinessMirror Feature Article BRITISH businessman Roger Lamb has been traveling around the world for the past 21 years. He met his lovely Russian wife on one of his journeys. Their love story had a sweet and lovely start as he was then working as regional general manager for Cadbury chocolates in cold Russia and the Baltic …