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PHILIPPINE CHAMBER OF FOOD MANUFACTURERS, INC.
On December 5, 1958, the Philippine Food Chamber of Manufacturers, Inc. (formerly the Chamber of Filipino Food Manufacturers, Inc.) was organized by some of the most respected names in food manufacturing and food service in the country and duly registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on the 20th day of March 1959.
To date, the Philippine Chamber of Food Manufacturers, Inc. (PCFMI, or also known as the PH Food Chamber) remains at the forefront as one of the most recognized voices of the food industry in the Philippines. We have member companies engaged in the local manufacture and distribution of essential commodities of different food categories (such as milk, coffee, bakery products and noodles among others).
Our Mission
To lead and be the voice of the food industry in advocating compliant, safe, nutritious and sustainable supply of food.
Our Vision
The Philippines’ Premiere Food Industry Organization That Advocates Safe, Nutritious and Sustainable Supply of Food Compliant to Local, National, and International Laws and Regulations.
Advocacy
As the PH Food Chamber, we undertake these public advocacies:
- Legislative and Regulatory Support to food industry: Science-based Best Practices
- Consumer Education: Nutrition Labelling, Food Storage and Handling, Wellness and
- Community-based activities, Diet and Physical activity programs
- Innovation and Renovation
- Pledge on Responsible Marketing to Children
- Safe and Sustainable Food Supply: Food Waste Management, Brand Protection
Philippine Chamber of Food Manufacturers, Inc.
Members of the Board and Officers, CY 2023
RITA IMELDA B. PALABYAB
Chairman and President
(San Miguel Foods Inc.)
ERNESTO S. CARLOS
1st Vice-President (Internal)
(Ajinomoto Philippines Corporation)
MARIA ANGELA N. ESQUIVAL
2nd Vice-President (External)
(Alaska Milk Corporation)
Jose T. Uy III
Corporate Secretary and Chairman for Regulatory and Scientific Affairs Committee
[Nestle Philippines Inc.]
MARITES T. DIRECTO
Treasurer
[Universal Robina Corporation]
Ma. Cecilia R. Dela Paz
Auditor
[Promesso Business Solutions Corporation]
ANGELINA D. MILES
Public Relations Officer
[Coca-Cola Far East Ltd.]
FRANCES CLAUDINE J. CONGRESO
Director and Chairman for Plans and Programs Committee
[Fonterra Brands (Philippines) Inc.]
ELVIRA S. MENSALVAS
Director and Chairman for Plans and Programs Committee
[Fonterra Brands (Philippines) Inc.]
Joseph R. Fabul
Director
[Unilever Philippines Inc.]
Alvin A. Marcelo
Director
[Golden Arches Development Corporation]
Philippine Chamber of Food Manufacturers, Inc.
Secretariat
JEENEL B. CANILLO
Head Secretariat
November 2013- Present
NILO C. TALOSIG
Administrative Officer
July 2007- Present
