The BMW Car Club of the Philippines, or BMWCCP, held its first meeting on October 28, 2001. The club has grown from a small gathering of five BMW enthusiasts to more than 100 members today. BMWCCP is the only official BMW car club in the country recognized by BMW AG and is a member of the International Council of BMW Clubs under BMW Clubs Asia. Its mission is to promote interest in motoring, touri
ng activities, and to encourage safe skillful driving classes. The club members meet twice a month for social and technical meetings related to fun drives. Bimmerfest Ph, the club's annual all-BMW car show, is held in appreciation of the BMW marque. BMWCCP also engages in community social responsibility programs annually and is currently supporting organizations. They are the Philippine Red Cross, Shepherd of the Hills Children's Foundation, Wildlife Fund for Nature Philippines, and the Philippines School for the Deaf.