Makati Business Club

MBC Member Edilberto de Jesus talks about the growing consensus and concern of Americans about the course of the war and its consequences for them. Check out MBC’s Business Matters archive: mbc.com.ph/mbc-business-m… #MBC #BusinessMatters

MBC IN THE NEWS: "MBC on Wednesday supported the government’s declaration of a national energy emergency which recognizes the country’s vulnerability to external supply shocks and volatile global oil markets." Read more on Manila Times: manilatimes.net/2026/04/02/bus… #MBC #News

The number of unemployed Filipinos decreased to 2.66 million in February 2026, bringing the unemployment rate down to 5.1% from 5.8% in January. For a wider range of updated economic data, please see the MBC Economic Dashboard: mbc.com.ph/economy-dashbo… #MBC #LaborForce #Economy

Honoring the courage and sacrifice that shaped our nation this Day of Valor.

The Makati Business Club, represented by President & CEO of Shell Pilipinas Lorelei Quiambao-Osial, shared industry insights at the Senate’s PROTECT Committee hearing last March 26 on the global energy crisis. Read more about MBC's position: mbc.com.ph/2026/03/31/mbc… #MBC

MBC IN THE NEWS: "We believe that the suspension of excise taxes on fuel will further erode the government's ability to provide the short-term targeted assistance needed while other medium and long-term projects are being implemented." Read more: abs-cbn.com/news/business/… #MBC

MBC Trustee Ramon Del Rosario Jr. underscores the importance of multi-stakeholder collaboration in building a stronger agriculture sector, where government, businesses, farmers, and cooperatives work toward shared goals. Know more about the initiative: mbc.com.ph/agriculture/mb…

NEXT WEEK: MBC's Foreign Leaders Series will have the British Ambassador to the Philippines and Palau H.E. Sarah Hulton OBE in this year’s first installment of the series. See more MBC events: mbc.com.ph/events #MBC #Embassy #global #foreign #WorkingWithEmbassies

PH inflation rose sharply to 4.1% in March 2026, up from 2.4% in February 2026 and 1.8% in March 2025. This is above the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas' target range of 2.0% to 4.0% for 2026 and the highest inflation recorded so far this year. See more: mbc.com.ph/economy-dashbo…

MBC Trustee and Agriculture Program Chair Lito Tayag highlights the shared responsibility between the government and the private sector in developing the agriculture industry in the Philippines. Check out MBC’s Business Matters archive: mbc.com.ph/mbc-business-m… #MBC

MBC IN THE NEWS: Makati Business Club chairman Edgar Chua said the government and oil companies have been working to diversify supply sources. He added that crude oil from Russia takes only one to two days to be refined. Watch the full interview: youtube.com/watch?v=ROu66y… #MBC

Announcement on Leadership Transition

The Makati Business Club lauds the government’s declaration of a national energy emergency, which recognises the Philippines’ continued vulnerability to external supply shocks and volatile global oil markets. Read it on MBC's website: mbc.com.ph/2026/03/31/mbc… #MBC #crisis

Take this time to pause, reflect, and find renewed peace. Please be advised on the special changes in MBC’s office hours during this week.

[JOINT STATEMENT] FFCCCII, FPI, MBC, MAP, and PCCI's Statement on Protecting the Filipino Consumers Read more on MBC's website: mbc.com.ph/2026/03/30/joi… #MBC #statement

At the Agriculture and Food Security Summit: Food is Everyone’s Business on March 17, AgriBiz Connect showcased the impact of collaboration through an exhibit of agriculture enterprises, cooperatives, and innovators. Know more about the initiative: mbc.com.ph/agriculture/mb… #MBC

[#BizGovForum HIGHLIGHTS] ARTA Secretary Perez underscores the power of digitalization and transparency. Read more about the 2026 Business -Government Forum here: mbc.com.ph/working-with-t… Watch it on YouTube: youtube.com/shorts/PcadiU8… #MBC #BusinessGovernment #PPP

MBC IN THE NEWS: Chairman Edgar Chua shares his expertise on the ongoing energy and oil crisis during Bilyonaryo News Channel’s Business Brief hosted by Robert Tan. Watch the full interview: youtube.com/live/2VejiBC8H… #MBC #News

MBC IN THE NEWS: Makati Business Club Chairman Edgar Chua highlights some suggestions of the business sector to the government in handling the impacts of the crisis in the Middle East to the country’s economy. Watch the full interview: youtube.com/watch?v=Az2o8E… #MBC #News

[#MBCAgriSummit2026 RECAP] On March 17, over 200 participants, including business leaders, policymakers, farmer cooperatives, and agri-enterprises, gathered for Food is Everyone’s Business. Know more about the initiative: mbc.com.ph/agriculture/mb… #MBC