First Philippine Industrial Park (FPIP), through its representative Ricky Carandang, was elected External Vice President of the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) – Tanauan City Chapter during its first official meeting held on March 26, 2026 at Tanauan City Hall.
Carandang is Vice President and Head for Marketing, External Affairs and Communications of FPIP.
“Through the PCCI, we can raise the industry’s needs and work with the government on solutions that will help bring investments, grow businesses and generate jobs,” said Carandang.
The PCCI-Tanauan chapter serves as a platform for the private sector to engage with the local government on business concerns, local economic policies, and investment-related matters.
The meeting was organized by the Local Economic Development and Investment Promotion Office (LEDIPO) of Tanauan City and attended by city officials and business leaders, with Mayor Sonny Perez Collantes represented by City Administrator Atty. Ferdinand Perez, alongside members of the Sangguniang Panlungsod.
Atty. Cristine Collantes, elected President of the chapter, highlighted the initiatives of Mayor Nelson “Sonny” P. Collantes aimed at building a dynamic and inclusive business environment that nurtures entrepreneurship and attracts investments.
“In support of these efforts, PCCI–Tanauan City will work closely with the local government and key stakeholders to advance business-friendly policies, strengthen MSME capabilities through capacitybuilding programs, and create opportunities for networking, trade, and investment,” she said.
Other officers include Mr. Marcial V. Goguanco Jr. as Internal Vice President, Atty. Janine Jimena-Perez as Secretary, and Ms. Gloidan Mia Papas as Treasurer, along with board members from various sectors.
FPIP, which hosts over 150 world-class locators in export and domestic industries and home to more than 80,000 employees, is one of the key industrial hubs in the city and a major source of employment for residents of Tanauan and nearby communities.|
