Sta. Cruz Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc.

13/10/2026

12/10/2026

Raising the Bar.

27/09/2026

Business Community is the heartbeat of progress. Every enterprise plays a vital role in shaping a prosperous future through partnership, shared goals and service to our people.

24/09/2026

CONGRATULATIONS, JHUNELYNN F. NAPA! 🎉

We are so proud of you for passing the September 2026 Psychometricians Licensure Examination (PmLE)! 🧠✨

Your hard work, dedication, and perseverance have truly paid off. We wish you a fulfilling and successful career ahead as a licensed Psychometrician.
💙

16/09/2026

16/09/2026

🏆 SANTA CRUZ, LAGUNA — 2026 MOST BUSINESS-FRIENDLY LGU FINALIST

Municipality Level 1 | 52nd Philippine Business Conference & Expo

📢 OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT

Proud Moment for Laguna! ✨

The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) has officially named Santa Cruz, Laguna as a FINALIST in the prestigious 2026 Most Business-Friendly Local Government Unit (MBFLGU) Awards — Municipality Level 1.

09/09/2026

𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐒 𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐄
9 September 2026

𝐏𝐂𝐂𝐈 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐄𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐏𝐈𝐒𝐀 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐬

𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐒 𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐄
9 September 2026

𝐏𝐂𝐂𝐈 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐄𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐏𝐈𝐒𝐀 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐬

The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) today congratulated the Department of Education (DepEd), led by Secretary Sonny Angara, for the country's significant improvement in the 2025 Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA).

The Philippines recorded gains of 16 to 20 points across reading, mathematics, and science, including a 20-point increase in reading, equivalent to roughly one year of formal schooling based on OECD benchmarks. The country also moved out of the bottom ten participating education systems and posted its strongest reading performance improvement to date.

"PCCI congratulates Secretary Angara and the entire DepEd team on this important achievement," said PCCI President Perry Ferrer. "These results show that focused reforms, sustained commitment, and evidence-based interventions can lead to real improvements in learning outcomes for Filipino students."

PCCI noted that the gains reflect the impact of DepEd's initiatives, including curriculum enhancements, targeted remediation programs, and the work of the PISA 2025 Task Force. The Chamber further encouraged DepEd to complement PISA with other indicators that assess whether learners are acquiring the competencies needed for lifelong learning, employment, and active citizenship.

PCCI the importance of sustaining reform efforts and accelerating the implementation of the recommendations of the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM II).

"The positive results are encouraging; they strengthen our resolve to pursue the policy reforms that remain urgently needed," Ferrer said. "The recommendations of EDCOM II provide a clear roadmap for addressing long-standing challenges in the education sector and must be translated into concrete action."

PCCI likewise underscored the importance of reviewing the alignment and coordination of the country's trifocalized education system, recognizing that basic education, while foundational, must be effectively linked with technical-vocational and higher education to ensure a more productive, equitable, and quality education system.

"As the voice of Philippine business, we believe strengthening basic education is essential and must be complemented by better alignment across the entire education continuum," Ferrer added. "Our goal should be an education system that equips every Filipino learner with the skills and opportunities needed to thrive and contribute meaningfully to national development. We have recommended this in our PCCI Education Task Force paper Reform Our Education, Transform our Future.”

PCCI reaffirmed its commitment to work with DepEd and other stakeholders in advancing reforms that strengthen educational outcomes and build a globally competitive Filipino workforce.

09/09/2026

52nd PBC Oct 13-14, 2026

𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟓𝟐𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐁𝐂&𝐄 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧!

Mr. Arturo “Butch” Guerrero III leads Temps & Staffers, Inc., a service contracting firm that has been helping create jobs for Filipinos for the past 36 years, together with its 65-year-old mother company, Servicio Filipino, Inc., which has been serving the Filipino workforce for 65 years.

Together, they have built a legacy of connecting Filipinos with meaningful employment and helping businesses access the workforce they need to grow.

For over three decades, Temps & Staffers has contributed to the Philippine employment landscape through HR hybrid solutions serving both private and government clients. Its commitment to digital transformation, HRIS integration, and data-driven workforce deployment has enabled the company to deliver nationwide manpower solutions across diverse industries.

As a senior national employer representative, Mr. Guerrero has championed progressive labor strategies, advancing reforms that strengthen social protection, promote decent employment, and foster industrial peace in the Philippines. He also serves as an employer representative through the National Tripartite Industrial Peace Council, contributing to national dialogue and efforts to promote harmonious labor-management relations.

He has also represented business groups in the halls of Congress and the Senate, participating in discussions on labor policy and wages and helping bring the perspectives of employers into national policy deliberations.

His expertise spans national policy, corporate governance, digital innovation, and social security systems—bridging the priorities of workers, employers, and government institutions.

Mr. Guerrero presently serves as Governor of the Employers Confederation of the Philippines. He previously held the Presidency of the Philippine Association of Legitimate Service Contractors (PALSCON), the largest group of manpower agencies, and served as Chairman of its National Conference.

He has also represented the Philippine employer group at the International Labour Conference in Geneva, Switzerland, serving through the Committee on the Application of Standards, the Forced Labour Committee, and the Biological Hazards Committees for the Protection of Workers.

He is also a member of the Leaders’ Forum, a bilateral forum that brings together employers and trade unions to promote dialogue, cooperation, and industrial peace.

He has successfully steered major conferences, including the National Conference of Employers in 2023, and served as Vice Chair of the 51st PBC&E. Now, he takes the helm as Chairman of the 52nd PBC&E, continuing his mission to empower enterprises, create opportunities for Filipino workers, promote decent employment, and shape resilient futures.

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04/09/2026

September 4, 2026 l Sta. Cruz CCI proudly attended and supported the “Tunog Ng Alamat: Living Legends of Philippine Music” Concert for a Cause, presented by PCCI San Pablo City at the San Pablo Convention Center. The event featured celebrated Filipino artists Lo**ta Carbon, ASIN Band, and Sampaguita, with special participation from Ms. Kim, making it a memorable evening of iconic OPM performances and meaningful advocacy.

Through this attendance, PCCI Sta. Cruz expressed its solidarity with PCCI San Pablo City’s initiatives, strengthened inter‑chamber collaboration, and supported the concert’s mission to combine entertainment with purpose.

11/08/2026

Courtesy Visit to Honorable Benjo Agarao: Official Endorsement for "Most Business-Friendly LGU"

PCCI Sta. Cruz paid a courtesy visit to Municipal Mayor Benjo Agarao to officially endorse Sta. Cruz, Laguna for entry to the "Most Business-Friendly Local Government Unit" recognition.

This endorsement reflects the Chamber’s confidence in the municipality’s improving investment climate and support for enterprises, and recognizes Mayor Agarao’s leadership in fostering a business-friendly environment and strong public-private partnership.

Special recognition goes ti LEDIPO Sta Cruz Team headed by Pat Pat Sanigan Kalaw for diligently compiled and prepared all required documenta for this nomination.