Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry Explores Business Opportunities in France

Ambassador Ma. Theresa Lazaro (seated, center) welcomes the members of the Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry

21 November 2017 PARIS — 36 members of the Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII), led by Honorary President Angel Ngu, went to France to explore business opportunities between the two countries. The Federation was welcomed by H.E. Ambassador Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro at the official residence on November 13.  

During the reception, Ambassador Lazaro provided a brief background on France and its priority sectors, such as technology and innovation.

The Federation is scheduled to visit the innovation hub of French multinational Schneider Electric which has 3,000 employees in four manufacturing facilities in the Philippines. The Federation is also visiting Bordeaux to look at possible investments in the agri-food industry.

“I know this is the first time that the Federation is coming to France, and I am very happy to welcome such a big delegation. I certainly hope this will not be your last visit because there are many business opportunities in this country,” the Ambassador urged the group.

The Federation was established in 1954 with the fusion of the existing Chinese chambers at that time. Today, the Federation has 68 member chambers in the National Capital Region (NCR) and 81 member chambers outside NCR, representing all industry sectors, from lumber to garments and to electronics, among others.

FFCCCII is the largest business chamber in the Philippines. END

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