Joint Foreign Chambers to hold 2025 Arangkada Forum: Driving Investment in Key Growth Sectors

MANILA, Philippines — Registration is now open for the Arangkada Philippines Investment Forum 2025, the flagship event of the Joint Foreign Chambers (JFC) of the Philippines. 

Taking place on September 25–26, 2025 at the Marriott Grand Ballroom, Metro Manila, this annual high-level forum will convene hundreds of top leaders from government, business, civil society, academe, and media to promote deeper investment and economic growth in the Philippines. 

“This year’s Arangkada Forum will focus on the policies, partnerships, and innovations needed to scale up investment and job creation in the Philippines’ most promising sectors,” said the Joint Foreign Chambers in a joint statement. 

“We look forward to bringing together public and private sector leaders to forge stronger collaboration that drives inclusive and sustainable growth.” 

Now in its 14th year, the 2025 Arangkada Forum has expanded into a two-day event to explore strategies to accelerate growth across seven key sectors: agribusiness, infrastructure, manufacturing and logistics, tourism, critical minerals, creative industries, and IT-BPM (Information Technology-Business Process Management). 

The Arangkada Forum goes beyond traditional dialogue by offering a more immersive and interactive experience through sector-focused discussions, business networking, live exhibits, and on-the ground investment tours. 

Day 1 (September 25, 2025) of the forum will feature keynote addresses and plenary panels with prominent officials including Secretary Frederick Go, Special Assistant to the President for Investment and Economic Affairs and Chairperson of the Economic Development Group; Secretary Ralph Recto of the Department of Finance; Director General Ernesto Perez of the Anti-Red Tape Authority; and Gonzalo Varela, Lead Economist at the World Bank in the Philippines, among others. 

Sector-specific breakout sessions will follow in the afternoon, offering delegates the opportunity to gain insights into industry trends, reforms, and investment opportunities. 

Day 2 (September 26, 2025) will highlight business-to-business and business-to-government networking, interactive booth exhibits, and in-depth industry talks, providing a unique platform for direct engagement between investors, business leaders, and key government decision-makers. 

Delegates may choose between a Regular Pass or the Immersive Investors Pass, the latter of which includes curated investment site tours, cultural experiences, and exclusive closed-door briefings with top officials and industry players. To learn more and register, visit www.arangkadaphilippines.com/forum2025 or contact forum@arangkadaphilippines.com. 

Members of the JFC are encouraged to reach out to their respective chambers for special member discounts. Companies interested in visibility and branding opportunities may explore sponsorship packages, including booth sponsorships. 

The 2025 Arangkada Forum is proudly supported by sponsors, including First Philippine Holdings, Mastercard, SGV, Ayala Corporation, Capital One, Citi Philippines, Eastern Communications, International Container Terminal Services, Inc., Marubeni, Aboitiz InfraCapital Economic Estates, AIG, BDO, Cargill Philippines, Converge Business, OceanaGold, and KPMG R.G. Manabat & Co. 

The event is also supported by event and media partners, such as the Center for International Private Enterprise, Makati Business Club, Management Association of the Philippines, British Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines, Employers Confederation of the Philippines, Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce (Phil) Inc., Financial Executives Institute of the Philippines, Foundation for Economic Freedom, La Camara, Monde Nissin, Inc., Philippine Mining Club, Semiconductor and Electronics Industries in the Philippines Foundation, Inc., Stratbase Group, Swiss Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines, US-ASEAN Business Council, Astoria Vacation and Leisure Club Inc., Xperto, BusinessMirror, BusinessWorld, GMA Network, Inquirer.net, Malaya Business Insight, Philippine Daily Inquirer, and The Philippine Star. 

About the Joint Foreign Chambers and Arangkada 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, Incorporated. 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.