The CREATE MORE: Making Investments Happen in the Philippines event, hosted by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Board of Investments (BOI), marked the official launch of the 2025 CREATE MORE Domestic Roadshow. This initiative of the government aims to strengthen investment promotion, foster economic growth, and highlight the Philippines as a prime destination for both local and international investors.
Atty. Benedicta Du-Baladad, Founding Partner and CEO of BDB Law, took part in an engaging panel discussion as the Director and representative of PCCI alongside Atty. Marjorie O. Ramos-Samaniego, Governor of BOI; Mr. Ferdinand "Perry" A. Ferrer, Chairman of the Innovation and Science & Technology & Intellectual Property Committee of the PCCI; Mr. Rune Damgaard, Representative of the ECCP; and Mr. Rick Santos, Director of the American Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines. The discussion, moderated by Mr. Christopher A. Ilagan, President of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (CANCHAM), shared insights into the country’s business climate, investment prospects, and strategies to enhance competitiveness.
