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.

PCCI-Tanauan 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 of Tanauan City and attended by city officials and business leaders, with Mayor Sonny Collantes represented by city administrator Atty. Ferdinand Perez, alongside members of the Sangguniang Panlungsod.

The newly elected PCCI officers led by president Atty. Cristine Collantes (center), with FPIP representative Dinno Datu (2nd from right), internal vice president Marcial
Goguanco Jr. (3rd from left) and fellow members

Atty. Cristine Collantes, elected president of the chapter, highlighted the initiatives of the Tanauan mayor 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 capacity-building programs and create opportunities for networking, trade and investment,” she said.

Other officers include Marcial Goguanco Jr. as internal vice president, Atty. Janine Jimena-Perez as secretary and Gloidan Mia Papas as treasurer along with board members from various sectors.

FPIP is one of the key industrial hubs in the city and a major source of employment for residents of Tanauan and nearby communities.

Story By (Charizze Henson)