NCR General Membership Meeting

AmCham Philippines

AmCham came to life in 1902 as the Manila Coffee Round Table and later as Manila Merchants Association. Incorporated in 1920, it has since then recognized and reconfirmed the commitment of American business to the development and welfare of the Philippines and the Filipino people.

This is a commitment of long-standing, as its mission statement declares:

The Chamber exists to serve the interests of U.S. businesses through the participation of members in promoting their long-term objectives while contributing to the civic and economic development of the Philippines.”

Event Details

The pandemic has disrupted business operations across the nation wherein most are restricted as it observes strict countermeasures to aid the increasing transmission rate of the virus. From across regions, Luzon all the way to Mindanao, everyone is finding a way to cope with the distress, especially the private sector. The Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) recently issued a memorandum for the guidelines on the issuance of permits and licenses under the "new normal". Discussions by ARTA will tackle how they can help agencies improve different sectors and their respective operations.

AmCham's General Membership Luncheon Meeting for August will have ARTA Director General, Atty. Jeremiah Belgica to discuss the current guidelines of application processes, the world bank approvement of the Ease of Doing Business, the plans of different government agencies, as well as policies that safeguard the different sectors.

Members

Two (2) complimentary passes.

Use this ticket if your company is a member of AmCham Philippines or if you are a member's proxy.

Register here

(you can email bernice@amchamphilippines.com if you are unsure if complimentary passes are available for your organization)

Additional Members

For additional members.

Standard Price: ₱500 + 10% | $11.00
-For online payments through credit card or Paypal, with an additional tariff due to service charge.

Standard Price₱500

Standard Price$11

Non-members

For non-members.

Standard Price: ₱1000 + 10% | $22.00
-For online payments through credit card or Paypal, with an additional tariff due to service charge.

Standard Price₱1,000

Standard Price$22

Speaker

Atty. Jeremiah B. Belgica

Director General of Anti-Red Tape Authority

Atty. Jeremiah B. Belgica , is the current and the first ever appointed Director General of the Anti-Red Tape Authority or ARTA.

Prior to being appointed by President Rodrigo Duterte as the ARTA czar last 3 July 2019, Director General Belgica served as a founding and managing partner of his own law firm – the Belgica Aranas Baldueza (Alim) Dela Cruz and Associates – where he practices private law.
A collegiate graduate of University of Santo Tomas, Director General Belgica carried his religious heart on his sleeve, serving as the youngest pastor to be ordained by the Lord's Vineyard Covenant Community Church and performing his duty as resident Pastor for the Manila Congregation for almost ten years.

Some of DG Belgica’s achievements include the following: served as the youngest consultant to the Office of the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC), founder and chairman of Kabataang Bagong Buhay, an organization which was awarded as one of the Ten Accomplished Youth Organization of the National Capital Region, and founder and chairman of the Youth Moral Force Society of Former Chief Justice Reynato Puno.

Not only in the field of law, Director General Belgica also excels in the media industry. With over 10 years of experience as a radio host of several programs and formerly hosted and co-hosted “Bangong Bayan Ko” and “Bagong Buhay” programs of DZRB and DWIZ respectively, Director General Belgica continues to charm the public as the ARTA chief, appearing in radio shows and news interviews to spread the good news that is RA 11032. An experienced public speaker, organizer and training developer, DG Belgica has been able to put up his own show called “My Law IQ” where he discusses various laws to the public.

A practicing lawyer, a licensed real estate broker, an Environmental Planner, a Christian Pastor, and now Director General of the Anti-Red Tape Authority, Atty. Jeremiah Belgica aims to use his skills and experience to serve the Filipino people.