PBBC Chairman’s Christmas Message

“The Philippine British Business Council wishes all its members and partners a very Happy Christmas and Prosperous New Year.

We are looking forward to activities during 2026 to help increase trade between the Philippines and the UK.

The Philippines will become Chairman of ASEAN with several trade opportunities and events to look forward to.”

Joe Miro, Chairman, PBBC

 

 

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Philippine-British Investment Forum

Invitation from the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) to the Philippine-British Investment Forum scheduled on 27 June 2025, 10:00 a.m., at the HSBC Office, Level 34, Village Room 16, 8 Canada Square, Canary Wharf E14 5HQ.

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Those who are interested to attend may register by scanning the QR code above or via this link: https://forms.office.com/r/3hmNgyg84z

 

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UK-Southeast Asia Tech Week 2025

 

Asia tech week 2025

UK-Southeast Asia Tech Week 2025 is the UK’s flagship annual event on science, innovation and technology in Southeast Asia. This year’s event will run from Monday 24 March to Friday 28 March 2025 in the Philippines (Manila) and Vietnam (Ho Chi Minh City).

This year, the UK is taking a delegation of cutting-edge UK AI and data companies to meet with stakeholders and potential partners in Southeast Asia. The companies represent the UK’s tech prowess – we are home to a $1 trillion tech sector with over 150 unicorns.

UK-Southeast Tech Week 2024 was a resounding success, with 150 bespoke business meetings organised, several of which resulted in commercial partnerships for UK companies. This is the third annual Southeast Asia Tech Week. The 2024 programme brought together 10 UK companies and over 500 Southeast Asian counterparts for a full week of activities.

Showcasing the best of UK AI and Data

We are excited to showcase 13 AI and data companies’ cutting-edge solutions in areas such as artificial intelligence, fintech, health tech, and more.

Our goal is to foster meaningful connections and partnerships that will drive technological advancements and economic growth in the UK and Southeast Asia.

See the programme, details of UK companies attending and how to register CLICK HERE

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Great British Festival 2024 (19-20 October 2024) Manila

Great British Festival 2024

  • THE British Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (BCCP) announced the return of the Great British Festival; following its great success in its return last 2023 since its hiatus in 2019 due to the pandemic–in partnership with the British Embassy Manila and the British Council
  • Celebrates UK-Philippine Friendship Day on 20 October 2024
  • A total of 38 UK Companies and over 50,000 attendees joined the event in 2023
  • GBF 2023 Activities: Radical Sportscars F1 simulators, Bike show by Triumph Motorcycles, Bathbomb making by Lush, Samples and selling of One World Butchers, Union Jack Tavern, Quorn, The Borough Pizza Pub, Face-painting and Caricature making
  • GBF 2024 aims to host a much-larger event with more British companies to join

For further information contact BCCP at info@britcham.org.ph 

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UK – Philippines Trade Data (2nd August 2024)

UK - Philippines Trade Data

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Jan 12

Philippines Financial and Professional Services Sectors

The Financial and Services Sectors in the Philippines do offer opportunities for UK Companies to operate in the Philippines. There are however some foreign ownership restrictions. Nevertheless, with the 12th largest population in the World and with a high English Speaking component, there are many opportunities.professional services

UKTI, Manila has produced a summary of these sectors to assist companies considering doing business in The Philippines. Manila is obviously the Financial capital of the Philippines and most of the financial services business are located in Manila.

The Asian Development Bank is headquartered in Manila and is therefore a strong focus for financial activity in the region.

You can access the Financial and Professional services sectors report here. You will also have contact details for relevant and experienced UKTI staff based in Manila.

 

 

 

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Jan 11

Business Risk – Operating in the Philippines

The Philippines is one of the world’s largest English-speaking countries with the 12th highest population in the World. It is a large market that should not be ignored by UK companies looking to expand internationally.Manilanight1

 

The business risk of operating in the Philippines can be straightforward if simple and sensible steps are taken.

 

UKTI has prepared a summary of the major areas for consideration when considering and setting up an operation in the Philippines. The summary contains many useful hints and tips for business in the Philippines under major headings including:

Political and Economic

Human Rights

Bribery and Corruption

Positive developments in relation to corruption and investment

Terrorism Threat

Protective security advice

intellectual Property

Organised Crime

The report, prepared by staff based in Manila, can be accessed here.

 

 

 

 

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Jan 10

Philippines Power and Renewable Energy

The Philippines Power and renewable Energy market is devloping very quickly. According to UKTI, the Philippines is the second largest geothermal power producer in the world, has the highest wind power potential in the region, large potential for solar power, and abundant hydropower and biomass resources.renewable energy

To learn more about the Power and Renewables Energy markets in the Philippines, you can read the market summary produced by the local UKTI staff in Manila here.

 

The Philippines power market represents a significant opportunity for renewable energy products in what is largely an underdeveloped market.

 

The growth of the Philippines economy is pushing the requirement for more and more Philippines power sources. Recent government legislation has enabled the Philippines poer and renewables energy market to grow and develop, offering opportunities to power companies.

 

 

 

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Dec 22

When Britain Ruled the Philippines

The era when Britain ruled the Philippines was quite some time ago and for a very short period in its long history. Fortunately Shirley Fish has written a great book on the period when Britain ruled the Philippines which is available for a great read and provides essential hitorical information on how The Philippines has developed to where it is now – one of the best growing countries in South East Asia.

This is a quick introduction to the book “When Britain Ruled the Philippines”.  The British invasion of the Philippines was the first challenge to Spain’s control of the archipelago after 191 years of rule. The Royal Navy and British Army joined with the East India Company in Madras to capture Spain’s Asian colony. In conjunction with the attack against Spain’s key possession in the Americas, Havana, both settlements were successfully seized. However, in the Philippines, whilst the expedition was launched as part of a plan to harass the Spaniards in their possessions, as well as for commercial gain and new territories, the military campaign led by General William Draper and Admiral Samuel Cornish, may have been launched under the guise of an invasion in order to gain prize money. The author describes the events concerning when Britain ruled the Philippines as they unfolded at the Admiralty in London and at the East India Company in Madras, leading to the invasion and occupation of the capital Manila and the port city of Cavite. The capital was looted, a galleon was seized, and the British commanders imposed a ransom of four million dollars upon the Spaniards. The enormous sums in prize money and valuables seized mainly benefited the commanders…

The book of this period in Philippines History – when Britain ruled the Philippines – is now availaible to buy online. Just click on the Amazon box above to buy “When Britain Ruled the Philippines”.
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