ASEAN BAC Philippines

31/07/2026

Strengthening preparations for the Philippines’ ASEAN 2026 Chairship, DTI 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐬 𝐀. 𝐑𝐨𝐪𝐮𝐞 met with ASEAN-BAC Philippines Chairman Joey Concepcion and representatives of the ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC) Philippines to align priorities for key regional engagements.
Discussions focused on upcoming ASEAN 2026 activities, strategic collaboration between the DTI and ASEAN-BAC Philippines, and coordinated efforts to advance business, investment, MSME development, and the creative economy across the region. 🇵🇭

31/07/2026

DTI 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐬 𝐀. 𝐑𝐨𝐪𝐮𝐞 met with ASEAN-BAC Philippines representatives to strengthen collaboration on key ASEAN 2026 initiatives, underscoring a shared commitment to fostering innovation, expanding economic opportunities, and enhancing regional competitiveness. 🇵🇭

31/07/2026

In his welcome address at the ASEAN Tech Summit 2026, ASEAN BAC Philippines Chair Joey Concepcion calls for an inclusive ASEAN digital economy, highlighting the accessible opportunities for markets, fintech to help entrepreneurs scale up and shape ASEAN’s future economy.

Organized by FintechAlliance.Ph, in collaboration with the ASEAN Business Advisory Council, the summit convened thought leaders, innovators, and tech experts with support from the public-private sector government agencies.

31/07/2026

ASEAN-BAC Senior Adviser for ASEAN Food Security Alliance (AFSA) James Penaflorida Amparo met with the leadership of the Myanmar Rice Federation, the country's largest network of rice processors, to explore areas of collaboration as part of the Philippines’ wide efforts in advancing food security across ASEAN.

The strategic meeting cross-border opportunities to advance innovation in rice processing and agricultural development, strengthen resilient and efficient regional supply chains, and promote greater trade, investment, and knowledge exchange between the Philippines and Myanmar.

This engagement represents another significant milestone in AFSA's mission to build stronger public-private partnerships and accelerate regional cooperation toward a more integrated, resilient, and food-secure region.

30/07/2026

ASEAN-BAC Philippines Chair Joey Concepcion and Department of Trade and Industry Secretary Cristina Aldeguer-Roque convened a regular coordination meeting to align key ASEAN public-private sector initiatives in support of the Philippines’ ASEAN Chairmanship.

Discussions focused on preparations for the September ASEAN Economic Ministers (AEM) Meetings and related engagements, as well as the November ASEAN-BAC flagship events, ensuring close coordination between government and the private sector to maximize participation and deliver meaningful outcomes.

29/07/2026

On day 2 of ASEAN Tech Summit, ASEAN-BAC Philippines Senior Adviser for Digital and AI Josephine Romero served as a panelist for the session, “One Network, One Nation: Can Nexus and CBDCs Become the Internet of Money for ASEAN and the World?” During the discussion, she emphasized the need to strengthen cross-border MSME participation, expand B2B exchanges, and advance supply chain integration to accelerate ASEAN's digital economy and regional connectivity.

This event organized by FintechAlliance.Ph promotes an inclusive vision of ASEAN Digital Diplomacy that drives growth through strategic partnerships among regional stakeholders. It brought together policymakers, regulators, innovators, and technology leaders from across ASEAN and the global community.

29/07/2026

A legacy of excellence continues.

For years, the ASEAN Business Awards has recognized the region's most outstanding enterprises celebrating innovation, resilience, sustainability, and businesses that are shaping ASEAN's future.

This August, a new chapter begins. The ASEAN Business Awards 2026. Coming Soon.

29/07/2026

ASEAN-BAC Philippines Council Member George Barcelon joined the ASEAN Tech Summit Gala Night organized by FintechAlliance.Ph. The event recognized key government institutions for their contributions to advancing the country's digital economy and welcomed the organization's new members through an oath-taking ceremony. Also joining the event were ASEAN-BAC Brunei Chair Musa Bin Adnan, ASEAN-BAC Timor Leste Representative Sidonio Trindade Freitas, and Executive Adviser for Creative Economy, Malyn Molina.

More than a celebration, the Gala Night provided an opportunity to strengthen partnerships, foster meaningful connections, and reaffirm a shared commitment to advancing digital innovation and inclusive prosperity across ASEAN.

28/07/2026

At the ASEAN Tech Summit Manila 2026, one of the region's premier platforms for advancing the digital economy and artificial intelligence, organized by FintechAlliance.Ph headed by Lito Villanueva. ASEAN-BAC Chair Joey Concepcion delivered the opening address, underscoring the importance of an inclusive digital economy that expands opportunities for MSMEs, empowers women entrepreneurs, and strengthens regional connectivity through ASEAN's digital transformation.

As one of the summit's key panelists, ASEAN-BAC Philippines Senior Adviser for Digital and AI Josephine Romero emphasized the importance of advancing the ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA) through stronger digital initiatives and public-private collaboration to accelerate regional integration and build a secure, sustainable, inclusive, and connected digital economy.

Also representing ASEAN-BAC Philippines at the summit were Council Member Michael Tan, Executive Adviser for Creative Economy Malyn Molina, Executive Adviser for Digital Trade Bettina Quimson, and Senior Adviser for Women Nora Kakilala Terrado.

28/07/2026

[PRESS RELEASE]

[28 JULY 2026 | Makati, Philippines] - ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC) Philippines Chair Jose Ma. Concepcion III called for a more inclusive and borderless ASEAN digital economy. The Go Negosyo founder made the call in his Keynote Speech at the ASEAN Tech Summit Manila 2026 last July 28, 2026 at the Marriott Grand Ballroom in Newport City, Pasay.

The summit brought together policymakers, regulators, financial institutions, technology leaders, and innovators from across Southeast Asia to discuss digital trade, financial technology, artificial intelligence (AI), cross-border payments, and the future of the region's digital economy.

In his keynote address, Concepcion stressed that ASEAN's digital transformation must create opportunities for everyone, especially micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), women entrepreneurs, and other underrepresented sectors.

"We want to have an inclusive economy. Many of these people who are in micro business are women. These are the people we must help," Concepcion said.

Technology, he said, has become a powerful equalizer by giving entrepreneurs greater access to markets, digital finance, and new business opportunities. "Digitalization has done wonders by providing access to markets, fintech, and these new technologies. This will enable our entrepreneurs to scale up. ASEAN will only be successful if we truly make it inclusive,” he said.

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[28 JULY 2026 | Makati, Philippines] - ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC) Philippines Chair Jose Ma. Concepcion III called for a more inclusive an...