United Foreign Chamber of Commerce presents Arangkada Lifetime Achievement Award to former secretary Rene Almendras at the 2025 Arancada Philippines Investment Forum
The United Foreign Office of the Philippines (JFC) will present the Arangkada Lifetime Achievement Award to former secretary Rene Almendras at the Arancada Philippines Investment Forum held at the Marriott Ballroom in Pasai City from September 25 to 26, 2025. This 14Th The annual senior forum will convene 500 top leaders from the government, business, civil society, academia and the media to promote deeper investment and economic growth in the Philippines. The award speech is scheduled for 11:45 a.m. on September 25, and will be followed by a speech by Rene Almendras.
The annual Arangkada Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes a person who has been in the public, private and/or nonprofit sector for at least 25 years, promoting significant and lasting improvements in the conditions and environment of Philippine business. Through this award, the Kennedy International Agency (JFC) thanks Rene Almendras for his extensive experience in the private and public sectors, including the Minister of Energy, Cabinet Secretary and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Chairman of the Philippine Management Association, the Philippine Management Association (MAP), the Private Sector Representative, Representative Legislation-Continuous Development Advisory Committee (LEDAC), in various Leadership Councils (LEDAC), in various Leadership Councils, and in the YARIB Group, ABO and Cita and Abo. He has received several awards and recognitions, including the order of Lakandula, the Golden Cross Lawyer Level, the Presidential Award and the highest honors awarded by the Republic of the Philippines for civilians.
Mr. Almendras said in his acceptance of the award:
“I think it is a unique privilege and honor to be recognized by the common foreign office of this Lifetime Achievement Award. As a country, we are fortunate that foreign companies invest in our country here and have been well organized through foreign offices, they are united, they are united, they are all accelerating economic development. The private sector of Arangkada is both in the interests of both the corporate and private sectors.
I am very happy to attend this year’s forum where I hope to share the urgent need for economic security perspectives in response to the recent so-called global changes and trends called the new era of the new era. The new reality we face requires more Kennedy International Airport and Arangkada to support: Investment promotion and public-private partnerships. The complexity of these new realities requires a holistic and holistic perspective that calls on governments and the private sector to come together to understand, analyze and respond to global development.
Even with a new global situation, we must continue to be eager to accelerate progressive businesses, industries and economies to benefit Filipinos. Pangarap Natin Umarangkada Tayong Lahat, Walang Maiiwan (Our dream is Alankada – Speed up – Together. No one will be left behind. ”
The president of the United Foreign Parliament issued a joint statement:
“Rene Almendras embodies the collaborative spirit of the Arankada Philippines project. His leadership in the private and public sectors, and his commitment to advancing inclusive economic growth, has made him a true deserved recipient of this recognition. We are excited to formally respect him on September 25 at the Arangkada Forum.”
This year’s Arangkada Forum offers a more immersive and interactive experience through industry-centric discussions, business networks, live exhibitions and live investment trips, beyond traditional conversations. Day 1 of the forum (September 25, 2025) will be accompanied by prominent officials including Secretary Frederick Go, Special Assistant to the President for Investment and Economic Affairs, and Chairman of the Economic Development Group, including Secretary Frederick Go, including keynote speeches and plenary meetings; Secretary Ralph Recto, Secretary of the Ministry of Finance; and Ernesto Perez, Director General of the Anti-Red Tape Authority. The sector-specific breakthrough meeting will end in the afternoon, providing representatives with an opportunity to see industry trends, reforms and investment opportunities in key sectors, including agribusiness, infrastructure, manufacturing and logistics, tourism, critical minerals, creative industries and IT-BPM (Information Technology-Enterprise-Enterprise-Technology-Enterprise-Enterprise-Enterprise-Enterprise-Enterprise-Enterprise-Enterprise-Enterprise-Enterprise-Enterprise-Enterprise-Enterprise-Enterprise-Enterprise-Enterprise-Enterprise-Enterprise-Enterprise-Enterprise-Enterprise-Enterprise-Enterprise-Enterprise-Enterprise-Enterprise-Enterprise-Enterprise-Enterprise-Enterprise-Enterprise-Enterprise-Enterprise-Enterprise-Enterprise-Enterprise-Enterprise-Enterprise-Enterprise-Enterprise-Enterprise-Enterprise-Enterprise-Enterprise-Enterprise-Enterprise-Enterprise-Enterprise-Enterprise-Enterprise-Enterprise-Enterprise-Enterprise-Enterprise-Enterprise-Enterprise-Enterprise-Enterprise-Enterprise-Enterprise-Enterprise-Enterprise-Enterprise-Enterprise-Enterprise-Enterprise-Enterprise-Enterprise-Enterprise-Enterprise-Enterprise-Enterprise-En Day 2 (September 26, 2025) will be provided with a business-to-business and business-to-government network, interactive booth exhibitions and in-depth industry negotiations, providing a unique platform for direct participation among investors, business leaders and key government decision makers.
Representatives can choose between a regular pass or an immersive investor pass, which includes curated investment website trips, cultural experiences, and exclusive closed-door briefings with top officials and industry participants.
To learn more and register, visit www.arangkadaphilippines.com/forum2025 Or contact forum@arangkadaphilippines.com. Members of Kennedy KMT are encouraged to contact their respective conference rooms to receive discounts for special members. Companies interested in popularity and brand opportunities may explore sponsorship packages including booth sponsorship.
The 2025 Arangkada Forum is proudly supported by sponsors, including First Philippine Holdings, Mastercard, SGV, Ayala Corp., Capital One, Citi Philippines, Eastern Communications, International Container Terminal Services, Inc., Marubeni, Royal Cargo, Aboitiz InfraCapital Economic Estates, AboitizPower, AIG, BDO, Cargill Philippines, Converge Global Business, GHD, Meralco, Oceanagold, Acciona, KPMG RG Manabat & Co. and Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp. Manila branch. The event was also supported by event and media partners such as the International Private Enterprise Centre, Makati Business Club, Philippine Management Association, International Transportation Companies Association, Philippine British Chamber of Commerce, Philippine Employers Federation, Indian Indian Chambers of Commerce (Indian Indian Chambers of Commerce), the Philippines Foundation’s Mining Club, Semiconductor and Electronics Industry, the Philippines Swiss Chamber of Commerce, the United States Eastern Commerce Commission, Astoria Vacation and Leisure Club, XPERTO, XPERTO, ANC, ANC, ANC, ANC, ANC, ANC, ANC, ANC, Business,,,,, BusinessWorldGMA Network, Inquirer.net,,,,, Malaya business insights,,,,, Philippine Daily Inquirerand Philippine stars.
About United Foreign Room and Alancada Philippines
The Joint Foreign Chambers (JFC) is a coalition of the American, Canadian, European, Japanese, and Korean chambers, as well as the Philippine Association of Multinational Companies Regional Headquarters, Inc. Arangkada Philippines is the major advocacy project of the Joint Foreign Chambers of Commerce that supports and promotes open international trade, increased foreign investment, and improved conditions For business to benefit both the Philippines and the countries the JFC members represent. Since 2010, the Arangkada Forum has been a leading platform for high-level dialogue between the private sector and the Philippine government.
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