The Arangkada Philippines Project (TAPP)

A private-sector advocacy for investment and jobs — accelerating Philippine development since 2010.

As the major advocacy arm of the Joint Foreign Chambers (JFC), Arangkada works to make the Philippines a more competitive, investment-ready, and sustainable economy—one where businesses can grow, investments can create jobs, and Filipinos can benefit from greater economic opportunities. Launched in 2010, Arangkada’s work is grounded in Arangkada Philippines 2010: A Business Perspective (https://arangkadaphilippines.com/arangkada-philippines-a-business-perspective/), a policy agenda developed from the perspective of businesses committed to the Philippines’ long-term growth. Over the years, that vision has evolved into sustained engagement with government, business organizations, industry leaders, and other stakeholders to turn policy recommendations into meaningful reforms.

Our impact is measured not only by the policies we help advance, but by what those policies can make possible. From helping improve the environment for foreign investment to supporting reforms that open previously restricted sectors to greater foreign participation, Arangkada contributes to changes that can encourage businesses to invest, expand, innovate, and create employment. Our advocacy has supported important reforms, including the CREATE MORE Act and amendments to the Public Service Act, which expanded opportunities for foreign participation in telecommunications, airports, and other public services.

But policy change does not happen through advocacy alone. It happens when business and government listen to one another, find common ground, and act on shared priorities. That is why Arangkada brings together business leaders, government officials, investors, diplomats, industry associations, and other stakeholders through policy dialogues, roundtable discussions, research, policy briefs, and strategic engagements. Through these platforms, we bring the experience of the business community to the policy table—and bring policy developments back to the people and companies they affect.Every year, the Arangkada Philippines Forum brings this community together to look beyond the challenges of today and ask a bigger question: What will it take to build a Philippines that is ready for the opportunities of tomorrow? For more than a decade, Arangkada has helped create the space for these conversations and, more importantly, for action.

We believe that when good policy meets responsible investment, the result is more than economic growth—it is opportunity. Opportunity for businesses to grow, for industries to thrive, for communities to prosper, and for Filipinos to build better futures. That is the purpose of Arangkada: to help move the Philippines forward, together.

Key Legislative Impact

Through concerted advocacy, Arangkada has facilitated breakthrough reforms including the Retail Trade Liberalization Act (RTLA) amendments, Foreign Investments Act (FIA) updates, and streamlined ease of doing business frameworks across local governments.

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