June 2024 - The Bulacan CCI, PCEDO, DTI-Bulacan, LGU Bustos, and LGU Meycauayan participated in a roundtable discussion conducted last June 7, 2024, in the PCEDO Conference Room, City of Malolos. Following the successful launch of InvestBulacan Plus last April 5, 2024, the City Government of Meycauayan represented by Mr. Jun Torres and the Municipality of Bustos represented by Mary Madeleine S. Javier expressed their intent for the creation of chamber of commerce in their locality in order to encourage and promote the growth and development of their community. Ms. Ruth Jimenez, Finance and Admin Officer of BCCI recalled that there were an organized LCCIs in Meycauayan and Bustos in 2009, but unfortunately after few years, the organization suddenly became inactive. An overview on how to reorganize the LCCI was discussed citing the experiences of the reorganization of Malolos CCI for reference. Since the two LGUs are also vying for the Most Business Friendly LGU Awards, BCCI President, Ms. Corina Tengco-Bautista gave them advise on how they can present their bid books. Ms. Grace Dela Cruz ,OIC of IPU-PCEDO presented the Provincial Government of Bulacan’s best practices in its bid to the same award to give the two LGUs a guide. Also present in the Roundtable Discussion were DTI-Bulacan OIC, Ms. Cristina Valenzuela, and Unit Head of the Office of the PD, Ms. Lota Yasa.