Speaker Romualdez (3rd from right) receiving the token of appreciation from PCCI officials led by (from left) Alfredo M. Yao, honorary president and director for banking; Dr. William Co, chairman; Ma. Alegria Sibal Limjoco, honorary chair; George Barcelon, president; Sergio Ortiz-Luis, honorary chair and treasurer; Engr. Enunina Mangio, vice president for Regional Affairs; Arch. Felino Palafox Jr., director for Environment, Climate Change and Infrastructure Committee; Apolinar Aure, director for SME Committee, Joseph Sy, director; Atty. Pablo Gancayco, Corporate Secretary; and, Bernardo Benedicto III, treasurer.

House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez was the Guest of Honor and Speaker at the PCCI’s General Membership Meeting last August 4.  Vowing to listen to all relevant stakeholders before passing any legislation, Speaker Romualdez assured the country’s business sector that the House of Representatives would consult the PCCI when crafting laws related to trade and commerce.  Romualdez also encouraged the business organization to make its position very clear on issues and concerns it is advocating.