The Philippine American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Chicago (PACCGC) is proud to co-organize the U.S. Northeast and Midwest Business Mission to the Philippines, taking place July 6-10, 2026 across Manila, Clark, Subic, and Palawan.
This mission is organized in partnership with the Philippine Trade and Investment Center in New York (PTIC-NY), the Philippine Consulate General in New York, the Philippine Consulate General in Chicago, and the Philippine American Chamber of Commerce (PACC) New York. It is part of the official activities celebrating the 80th Anniversary of Philippines-U.S. bilateral relations.
What to Expect
Delegates will take part in high-level investment briefings, pre-arranged B2B meetings, networking events, and site visits across the Luzon Economic Corridor – one of Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing development corridors spanning Manila, Clark, and Subic.
The mission concludes with an optional trip to Palawan, featuring emerging opportunities in agri-tourism, a visit to a coconut plantation, a tour of Jewelmer’s world-renowned pearl facilities, and presentations from a leading real estate development project.
Itinerary at a Glance
- July 5 (Sun) – Manila: Arrival and hotel check-in
- July 6 (Mon) – Manila: Investment forum hosted by SGV & Co. and the American Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines; PEZA briefings; B2B meetings; welcome reception hosted by TIEZA
- July 7 (Tue) – Clark: Briefings with BCDA, CDC & CIAC; working lunch with Clark locators; industrial park and airport site visits
- July 8 (Wed) – Corregidor: Full-day activities exploring trade and tourism opportunities on Corregidor Island
- July 9 (Thu) – Subic: Subic Economic Zone briefings, working lunch, site visits; return to Manila
- July 10 (Fri) – Palawan (Optional): Tour of tourism estate and real estate development site; project briefs by La Marchea Projects and Jewelmer Corporation
This itinerary is provisional and may be revised without prior notice.
Who Should Join?
This mission is ideal for C-level executives, business owners, investors, and company representatives in sectors such as manufacturing, logistics, IT-BPM, energy, real estate, healthcare, green technologies, food manufacturing, telecommunications, agri-business, shipbuilding, and startups in fintech, AI, and IT services.
What’s Included
The following are hosted by partner organizations and the Philippine government at no cost to participants:
- Airport courtesies
- Local transportation between designated pick-up points and meeting venues
- Logistical assistance
- Pre-arranged B2B meetings
- Briefings and site visits
Participants are responsible for their own international airfare, accommodation, meals outside of business events, and personal expenses.
Accommodation
The preferred hotel option is Makati Diamond Residences at 118 Legazpi Street, Legazpi Village, Makati (Studio Room at Php 6,800/night). Additional nearby options include The Charter House, The Prince Plaza II Hotel, KL Serviced Residences, and Citadines – all within walking distance. Full details and contact information are available in the infokit.
Travel Arrangements
For flight and accommodation bookings, you may contact:
- Rowena Lipa | GTT – rowenalipa@gtttravel.com | +1 (201) 432-4616 ext. 8801
- Elsa Sagun | Mondee Travel – mesagun@mondee.com | +1 (470) 241-2162
- Evelyn Holcolm | Skybird Travel – evelyn@skybirdtravel.com | +1 (888) 759-2473 ext. 35105
- PAL Flights – Goldwyn Salazar – goldwyn_salazar@pal.com.ph | +63 (917) 675-7431
Register Now
Registration closes on April 30, 2026.
📄 Download the full Business Mission Infokit (PDF)
For questions and inquiries, contact: newyork@dti.gov.ph
