| Date |
Subject |
| May 9, 2024 |
[MEDIA RELEASE] Joint Foreign Chambers Call For Immediate Passage of Bill To Expand Internet Access The JFC called for the immediate passage of the Konektadong Pinoy Bill, formerly known as the Open Access in Data Transmission Act. |
| May 16, 2024 |
JCCIPI Position Paper to Senate Committee on Ways & Means Chair Win Gatchalian on CREATE MORE Bill |
| May 23, 2024 |
JFC letter to Public Services Committee Chair Sen. Raffy T. Tulfo The letter urges the Senate to advance legislation to reform airport governance, aiming to improve the safety, efficiency, and quality of Philippine airports. |
| June 21, 2024 |
JFC-IBPAP Position Paper on CREATE MORE The Joint Foreign Chambers and IBPAP submitted comments on the latest Senate version of the CREATE MORE bill, which proposes amendments to various sections of the National Internal Revenue Code of 1997. |
| June 25, 2024 |
PBG-JFC Position Paper to Committee on Government Corporations and Public Enterprises Chair Sen. Mark Villar The letter urges the Senate to file and hear a counterpart bill to House Bills 1400 and 8055, which aim to separate the commercial and regulatory functions of the Philippine Ports Authority. |
| July 15, 2024 |
PBG-JFC Letter to President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. The letter urges support for 21 priority reform measures in the final session of the 19th Congress, aiming to drive inclusive growth, job creation, poverty reduction, and global competitiveness. |
| July 16, 2024 |
JCCIPI letter to Philippine Contractors Accreditation Board Executive Director Herbert Matienzo regarding the Proposed Final Implementing Rules and Regulations Governing Licensing and Accreditation of Contractors in the Philippines |
| July 18, 2024 |
PBG-JFC Letter to House Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez The letter urges support for 21 priority reform measures in the final session of the 19th Congress, aiming to drive inclusive growth, job creation, poverty reduction, and global competitiveness. |
| July 26, 2024 |
JFC Position Paper to DOF Sec. Ralph G. Recto on proposed incentives for EPR Compliance The letter expresses support the implementation of the Extended Producers Responsibility (EPR) Act of 2022 and emphasize the importance of private sector involvement, while also submitting recommendations on proposed fiscal and offsetting incentives based on stakeholder consultations. |
| July 30, 2024 |
JFC letter to Economic Affairs Chair Juan Miguel “Migz” F. Zubiri The letter expresses support on the passage of Blue Economy Act. |
| September 4, 2024 |
JFC-IBPAP Position Paper to Ways and Means Committee Chair Joey Sarte Salceda on CREATE More The letter is regarding Senate Bill 2762, which proposes extensive amendments to the National Internal Revenue Code of 1997, including changes to multiple sections and the addition of new provisions. |
| September 13, 2024 |
JFC Position Paper to Sen. Raffy T. Tulfo on Water reform bill The letter expresses support for HB 9663 and Senate Bill 2771, while offering suggestions and recommendations for the proposed consolidated water reform bill. |
| September 20, 2024 |
JFC letter to Sen. Cynthia A. Villar on National Land Use Act The letter expresses full support for Senate Bill 898, the proposed National Land Use Act, and urges the Senate Committee to begin deliberations for its passage within the current Congress. |
| September 26, 2024 |
JCCIPI Letter to Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin regarding the proposed extension of the Comprehensive Automotive Resurgence Strategy (CARS) Program promulgated under Executive Order (EO) No. 182, s. 2015. |
| November 5, 2024 |
JFC letter to Sen. Aquilino “Koko” L. Pimentel III on Investors’ Lease Act Reform The letter supports Senate Bill 2717, which extends the maximum lease period for private land to 99 years, and recommends adding flexibility to the bill’s three-year project commencement requirement to accommodate longer-gestating investments. |
| November 6, 2024 |
JFC letter to Sen. Mark Villar on Bank Secrecy Amendments The letter supports Senate Bills 1839, 1068, 596, and 56 to amend the Bank Secrecy Law for greater transparency and anti-corruption, and urges the Senate Committee to hold a hearing and finalize its report for passage within the 19th Congress. |
| November 7, 2024 |
JFC letter to Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano on Warehouse Receipts The letter supports Senate Bills 2173 and 1053 to modernize the Warehouse Receipts Law and urges the Senate Committee on Trade to hold a hearing and finalize its report in the coming months. |
| January 6, 2025 |
JFC Position Paper to Committee on Transportation Chair Romeo M. Acop on International Maritime Trade Competitiveness Act The paper expresses general support for House Bills 4933, 7999, and 10507 to improve maritime trade regulation and curb excessive shipping fees, while offering suggestions for the Committee’s consideration. |
| January 6, 2025 |
JFC Position Paper to Committee on Public Services Chair Raffy Tulfo on Senate Bill 2147 The paper expresses support for Senate Bill 2147, along with suggestions for the consideration of the Committee. |
| January 22, 2025 |
JFC letter to Sugar Regulatory Administrator Pablo Luis S. Azcona The letter expresses concern regarding the issuance of Sugar Order #6, Series of 2023-2024. |
| January 27, 2025 |
JFC letter to Committee on Ways and Means Chair Sen. Win Gatchalian The letter expresses support a fiscally balanced and sustainable mining regime that keeps the Philippines competitive, ensures viability for mining companies, avoids export bans, and promotes clean mining practices, while urging the Senate to fast-track the bill’s passage within the 19th Congress. |
| January 28, 2025 |
JFC letter to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. The letter urges President Marcos to certify as urgent four key bills: the Konektadong Pinoy Act, National Water Resources Management Act, Blue Economy Act, and Enhanced Fiscal Regime for Large-Scale Metallic Mining Act. |
| February 21, 2025 |
JFC-(EU-ABC)-IBPAP-USABC Joint Letter to Senate President Escudero on Konektadong Pinoy The letter urges the Senate to uphold the intent of the Konektadong Pinoy Act by avoiding data sovereignty or localization provisions that could hinder the Philippines’ digital growth. |
| February 24, 2025 |
JFC Position Paper to Energy Chair Lord Allan Jay Q. Velasco on EPIRA Amendments The JFC urges the House Committee on Energy to fast-track deliberations on the measure so that this important piece of legislation can still be passed in the remaining months of the 19th Congress. |
| March 3, 2025 |
JFC Position Paper to DOF Sec. Ralph Recto on CREATE More The position paper contains recommendations as valuable contributions toward enhancing the implementation of the CREATE Act and its IRR. |
