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12/06/2026

🌍 A Milestone in Human History: Earth Has Its First Trillionaire

Today marks a moment that once sounded impossible: Elon Musk has become the first trillionaire on Earth.

Whether one admires him, questions him, or debates the meaning of such extreme wealth, this milestone says something powerful about our time: we are living in an age where technology, space exploration, electric vehicles, artificial intelligence, and bold entrepreneurship can create value at a scale never before seen in human history.

But perhaps the bigger reflection is this:

A trillionaire should not only remind us of how far one person can go. It should also challenge us to ask how innovation, wealth, and opportunity can lift more lives, create more jobs, inspire more entrepreneurs, and solve more of humanity’s real problems.

From PayPal to Tesla, SpaceX, Starlink, Neuralink, and beyond, Elon Musk’s story is not just about money. It is about audacity — the courage to imagine the impossible, take massive risks, and keep building even when critics say it cannot be done.

Congratulations to Elon Musk on this historic milestone.

May this also inspire a new generation of builders, dreamers, engineers, entrepreneurs, and changemakers — not just to become wealthy, but to create something meaningful for the world. 🚀

06/06/2026

Warm greetings Past National President Engr. Alberto “Bert” D. Dosayla Sr., a distinguished leader of the Philippine Society of Mechanical Engineers and a former Member of the Energy Regulatory Board.

PNP Bert’s service to PSME left a meaningful mark on the organization, including important initiatives during his term that helped strengthen the profession, improve governance, and support the growth of PSME chapters. Beyond PSME, his work in the energy regulatory sector reflected the important role of mechanical engineers in nation-building, public service, and the development of the Philippine power industry.

We extend our warmest greetings and deepest respect to PNP Bert Dosayla. Thank you for your leadership, service, and lasting contribution to mechanical engineering and the energy sector.

Mabuhay po kayo, PNP Bert! ⚙️🇵🇭

05/06/2026

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*🚨 CALL FOR NOMINATIONS: 2026 Injap Sia Outstanding Young Entrepreneurs Award (ISOYEA) 🚨*

Do you know a trailblazing young Filipino entrepreneur who is innovating ideas, developing new markets, creating wealth, and generating jobs? The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) is looking for the country's next captains of business!

Help us recognize the exceptional talents and contributions of our youth to economic growth and nation-building.

Who is eligible?

- Filipino citizens, 45 years old or younger.

- Founder or major shareholder (at least 20% ownership) and key decision-maker of the company.

- The enterprise must be Philippine-incorporated/registered, operating for at least two (2) years, compliant with basic government requirements, and profitable over the last two years.

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30/05/2026

📢 𝐂𝐏𝐃 𝐒𝐄𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐑 𝐀𝐋𝐄𝐑𝐓

Enhance your expertise in process piping engineering and elevate your professional competence through this specialized technical session.

🔧 𝐓𝐄𝐂𝐇𝐍𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐋 𝐒𝐄𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐑 𝐎𝐍 𝐅𝐔𝐍𝐃𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐀𝐋𝐒 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐀𝐃𝐕𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐃 𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐋𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 𝐎𝐅 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐂𝐄𝐒𝐒 𝐏𝐈𝐏𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐃𝐄𝐒𝐈𝐆𝐍, 𝐀𝐍𝐀𝐋𝐘𝐒𝐈𝐒, 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐆𝐑𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐀𝐆𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓

📅 July 11, 2026
⏰ 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
💻 Via Zoom Teleconferencing

🎙️ 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫: 𝐀𝐫𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐨 𝐋. 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐧, 𝐏𝐌𝐄

This seminar is designed to strengthen your knowledge in design, evaluation, and maintenance of process piping systems aligned with industry standards—bridging theory and real-world applications.

💼 Registration Fee: Php 550 (PSME Members)
📌 CPD Points: Applied with PRC

⚠️ Limited slots only – First 100 participants will be accommodated.

📩 Register here:

https://forms.gle/h56ZNG1qND9XxNGK9

Hosted by: PSME Pagadian Chapter

Don’t miss this opportunity to upgrade your skills and earn CPD points. Secure your slot now!

29/05/2026

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19/05/2026

TODAY >
Microsoft Teams meeting
Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/41265022665845?p=zKtodHRDO1SXtTHnuR
Meeting ID: 412 650 226 658 45
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💡 Think the stock market is only for corporate giants? Think again.

Many Filipino entrepreneurs assume that listing on the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) is only for multi-billion-peso conglomerates. But the PSE also has a platform designed to help high-growth smaller businesses access the capital markets: the SME Board.
If you want to transition your business from relying mainly on bank financing to tapping into public capital for expansion, this could be your gateway. 🚀
🌟 Why the SME Board Matters for Growing Companies
The PSE created the SME Board to provide emerging companies with a more accessible path to public listing compared to the Main Board.
✅ More Flexible Listing Framework
The SME Board follows a sponsor-driven model and offers qualification pathways that may place greater emphasis on business viability, growth potential, revenue generation, and sponsor support rather than long profitability history alone.
✅ Access to Growth Capital
An IPO can help companies raise substantial capital for expansion, technology upgrades, logistics, new branches, or debt optimization while still allowing founders to retain strategic control of the company.
✅ Stronger Credibility & Visibility
Publicly listed companies often gain higher levels of trust from customers, suppliers, banks, investors, and institutional partners.
🛒 A Real Example: MerryMart Consumer Corp.
When , led by , entered the market through the SME Board, it raised approximately ₱1.6 Billion through its IPO.
The listing helped support the company’s aggressive expansion of stores, distribution hubs, and retail operations. Rather than waiting to become a massive conglomerate before listing, the company utilized the capital market as part of its growth strategy.
🎙 Want to know if your business could qualify for the IPO path?
Join us for the PCCI Las Piñas “Chamber’s Voice” Business Forum and hear directly from one of the top executives of the Philippine Stock Exchange.
📌 Going Public: The SME IPO Path
🎙 Resource Speaker: Atty. Roel Refran
Executive Vice-President & Chief Operating Officer (COO), The Philippine Stock Exchange, Inc. (PSE)
📅 May 19, 2026 (Tuesday)
🕒 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
💻 Streamed Online via Microsoft Teams

🔗 Register FREE: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/.../4a448dad-a083-48fd...

Presented by: Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry – Las Piñas
Sponsored by: PSME Foundation

14/05/2026

🚀 Thinking of taking your SME to the next level?
Discover how your business can access the capital market and explore the path toward becoming a publicly listed company.
Join us for the PCCI Las Piñas “Chamber’s Voice” Business Forum webinar:
📌 Going Public: The SME IPO Path
🎙 Resource Speaker: Atty. Roel Refran
Executive Vice-President & Chief Operating Officer (COO)
The Philippine Stock Exchange, Inc. (PSE)
📅 May 19, 2026 (Tuesday)
🕒 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
💻 Streamed Online via Microsoft Teams
Learn about:
✔ IPO fundamentals for SMEs
✔ Opportunities in the capital market
✔ Preparing your company for public listing
✔ Insights from the Philippine Stock Exchange
Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable knowledge directly from one of the country’s leading capital market executives.
Presented by:
Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry – Las Piñas
“Chamber’s Voice” Business Forum
To register, click the link below:
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Sponsored by: PSME Foundation

10/05/2026

09/05/2026

A first of its kind — a Joint Membership Meeting between the Philippine Society of Mechanical Engineers – Las Piñas Muntinlupa Chapter and the business community of the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry – Las Piñas City.

This landmark collaboration brings together mechanical engineers and business leaders in one venue to strengthen partnerships, exchange ideas, and create opportunities that bridge technology, engineering, and enterprise.

The meeting highlights the importance of closer cooperation between the engineering profession and the business sector — fostering innovation, sustainability, operational efficiency, infrastructure development, manufacturing advancement, energy solutions, and smarter business systems.

By connecting engineers with entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and decision-makers, the event opens doors for:

✨️Knowledge sharing and professional collaboration
✨️Technology-driven business solutions
✨️Industry and infrastructure development
✨️Networking and business opportunities
✨️Innovation and problem-solving partnerships
✨️Mentorship and career growth for professionals and young engineers
✨️Stronger support for local economic development

Together, engineers and businesses can help build a more progressive, competitive, and future-ready community for Las Piñas and beyond.

05/05/2026

🚨 FREE EVENT for MSMEs! 🚨

Protect your business, safeguard your people, and stay compliant — all in just 90 minutes!

Join us for the Chamber’s Voice: PCCI Las Piñas Business Forum

Topic:
Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Standards (RA 11058 and related DOLE rules)

Learn directly from the expert:
Guest Speaker: Engr. Melanie Banayos
OSH Expert, Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE)

📅 May 5, 2026 | Monday
🕒 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
💻 Via Microsoft Teams

Why should MSMEs attend?

> Avoid costly DOLE penalties and shutdown risks
> Create a safer workplace that protects your employees and reduces accidents
> Understand your legal obligations under RA 11058 and latest DOLE rules
> Get practical insights you can immediately apply to your business
Network with fellow Las Piñas entrepreneurs

✅ Completely FREE – No registration fee!
📝 Register now:
https://event.sari-sari.com/PCCI-LP/CV-2605

Secure your spot today 👇
See you on May 5!
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