The Makati Business Club (MBC) and the American Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (AmCham) recently co-organized a high-level briefing to mobilize Philippine business leaders for the upcoming SelectUSA Investment Summit 2026.
The briefing served as a strategic platform to showcase the vast landscape of business opportunities within the United States.
By connecting Philippine delegates with American investors, industry experts, and Economic Development Organizations (EDOs), the event aimed to catalyze high-impact investment deals and strengthen the economic corridor between the two nations.
The SelectUSA Investment Summit is the highest-profile event in the United States dedicated to promoting foreign direct investment (FDI). For Philippine companies, the 2026 Summit represents a critical entry point to expand into the U.S. market, diversify operations, and form partnerships with world-leading tech and industrial hubs.
The event featured key insights from prominent leaders in the bilateral business community, including:
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Peter Maquera, Chairman of the Philippines-U.S. Business Council (PUBC) and MBC Trustee;
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Ebb Hinchliffe, Executive Director of AmCham Philippines;
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Paul Taylor, U.S. Embassy Commercial Counselor.
In his remarks, PUBC Chairman Peter Maquera emphasized the importance of global expansion for Filipino enterprises. “The partnership between the MBC and AmCham ensures that Philippine businesses are not just participants, but competitive players on the global stage. The SelectUSA Summit is a gateway for our local industries to tap into American innovation and scale,” Maquera stated.
As the Secretariat of the Philippines-United States Business Council (PUBC), the Makati Business Club continues to play a pivotal role in fostering private-sector collaboration. For decades, the PUBC has served as the primary forum for dialogue between the business sectors of both countries, advocating for increased trade, sustainable investment, and mutual economic growth.
The briefing underscored a shared commitment to deepening the Philippine-U.S. economic partnership, ensuring that local firms have the resources and networks necessary to succeed in the most diverse market in the world.
