MBC statement on the final decision of the Impeachment Court in the trial of...
29 May 2012 - The Senate, sitting as an Impeachment Court, has spoken. While certain rules and parameters had to be defined along the way due to the, in many ways, unprecedented nature of this...
View ArticleMBC statement on Executive Order No. 79 on reforming the Philippine mining...
10 July 2012 - The Makati Business Club welcomes Executive Order No. 79, outlining the Aquino administration’s policy on the mining sector. MBC lauds the government’s clear designation of “no-go” zones...
View ArticleMBC position on the proposed amendment of economic provisions of the...
2 August 2012 - MBC considers the amendment of the Constitution’s economic provisions as critical to sustain the increase in investments and employment in the country. However, we believe that the...
View ArticleFor responsible parenthood
6 August 2012 - On October 21, 2010, we, the undersigned business organizations, issued the following public statement: “We strongly believe government must encourage responsible parenthood and promote...
View ArticleIn memory of Secretary Jesse M. Robredo
22 August 2012 - The Makati Business Club joins the nation in mourning the passing of DILG Secretary Jesse M. Robredo. We deeply mourn the loss of a true champion of good governance and exemplar of...
View ArticleMBC statement on the selection of Maria Lourdes Sereno as 24th Chief Justice...
25 August 2012 - The Makati Business Club hails the selection of Associate Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno as the 24th Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines. We believe that the President...
View ArticleMBC-MAP statement on the Framework Agreement on the Bangsamoro
15 October 2012 - A dramatic achievement has been reached with the signing of the 2012 Framework Agreement on the Bangsamoro between the Aquino government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF)....
View ArticleThe Pandacan oil depot and the need for policy stability
30 October 2012 - We, the undersigned business groups, express our deepest concern regarding Ordinance 8283 of the Manila City Council, which reclassifies the land where the Pandacan oil depot...
View ArticleCongratulatory message to US President Barack Obama
8 November 2012 - The Makati Business Club and the Philippines–United States Business Council extend our heartfelt congratulations to US President Barack Obama and Vice President Joseph Biden for their...
View ArticleOn the Philippines’ 2012 full-year GDP performance
31 January 2013 - The Makati Business Club (MBC) congratulates the Aquino administration for the economy’s very positive growth performance. The reported full-year GDP growth of 6.6 percent in 2012...
View ArticleMBC statement on the May 2013 midterm elections
13 May 2013 - The Makati Business Club commends the Filipino people for the successful conduct of the midterm elections. The long voting lines, the hard work of our teachers, election, and security...
View ArticleMBC supports government anti-smuggling efforts
24 May 2013 - The anti-corruption agenda of the President has proven to be the key to unleashing the Philippines’ potential to attract the right kind of investors, hastening economic progress, and...
View ArticleMBC lauds the Philippines’ first quarter GDP performance
30 May 2013 - MBC commends the Aquino administration for the continued very strong performance of the Philippine economy, again surpassing expectations. We note that the 7.8% first quarter GDP growth...
View ArticleProtecting the integrity of public funds through greater transparency
18 August 2013 - On May 2010, the Filipino people made a collective decision to place the Philippines on the straight path towards greater transparency and accountability. In this light, we express our...
View ArticleCongress must heed the people’s call
23 August 2013 - Echoing the call made in 2010, the people have again made their voices heard: ensure greater accountability and transparency in government. We strongly believe that the Constitution is...
View ArticleGreater vigilance towards institutional reform
30 October 2013 – Over the last few months, the Filipino people stood witness to the unfolding controversy regarding the mismanagement of public funds. Driven by outrage, a familiar call once again...
View ArticleStatement of support for the transfer of approval of reclamation projects to...
5 December 2013 - The Makati Business Club and the Management Association of the Philippines join concerned organizations and citizens in commending President Aquino for signing Executive Order No....
View ArticleMBC supports amendment of economic provisions of the Constitution as path to...
20 December 2013 - The Makati Business Club believes that the opportune moment for addressing the restrictive economic provisions of the Constitution regarding foreign land ownership and equity...
View ArticleMBC statement on the signed Annex on Normalization and Addendum on Bangsamoro...
29 January 2014 - The Makati Business Club congratulates the Aquino administration and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) for the successful signing of the Annex on Normalization and Addendum on...
View ArticleMBC statement on the expanded truck ban in the city of Manila
27 February 2014 - It is a fact that traffic congestion has been costing the economy billions of pesos in lost revenues arising from decreased productivity. It is also a fact that the city of Manila is...
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