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PCCI election

The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) is holding its board election on Friday at its headquarters in McKinley Hill, Bonifacio Global City.

In a circular to members, PCCI comelec chair Antonio Abad said casting of votes would start at 3 p.m. and end at 5 p.m.

There are 18 candidates vying for 15 positions in the national level.

Philippine-Russia Business Council

The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Federation has formally approved the formation of the Russian-Philippine  Business Council (RPBC), opening more trade and economic opportunities for Filipino entrepreneurs early this month.

Following its formation, RPBC signed a memorandum of agreement for increased cooperation with its Philippine counterpart, the Philippine-

Russian Business Assembly (PRBA).

Honorary Consul of the Russian Federation in the Philippines Armi Lopez Garcia said “the historic MOA signing of cooperation between the RPBC and the PRBA is a proof of the commitment of both countries to strengthen economic and cultural ties between Russia and the Philippines.”

For the Philippines, she said, the development should translate to more tourists and more investments from Russia. It also opens up the Russian market to Philippine exports.

RPBC is the 68th business council created under the Chamber of Commerce of the Russian Federation.

Pag-IBIG members’ desks

More than nine million Filipinos will benefit from the opening of the Pag-IBIG members’ desks in Robinsons Malls, as part of the latter’s nationwide Lingkod Pinoy Center. Concerns of Pag-IBIG members such as membership registration, loan verification and receipt of loan application will now be accessible with Pag-IBIG members’ desks opening in Robinsons Galleria, Robinsons Place Manila and Robinsons Metro East before the year ends.  More outlets are also expected to open by next year.