European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP)

What European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) does

The European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) is a multilateral, membership-based chamber of commerce founded on May 12, 1978, and headquartered in Makati City, Philippines. It operates as the sole pan-European chamber in the country, representing close to 1,000 member companies across 24 industry sectors (including automotive, aviation, healthcare, ICT, infrastructure, renewable energy, and financial services) and maintaining six regional offices in Manila, Clark, Cebu, Iloilo, Davao, and Cagayan de Oro. Its core mission is to advocate for fair and forward-looking economic policies, support European and Philippine businesses in cross-border market access, and convene stakeholders through policy engagement, networking, and human capital development.

ECCP delivers services through a portfolio of business offerings rather than a unified software product. Core lines include (i) a tiered membership program (Corporate Partnership, Premium, Regular, Associate, Foreign-Based, and regional tiers), (ii) advocacy and policy engagement via 24 sector committees and 46 position papers annually, (iii) business consultancy and market entry support, (iv) events management (forums, dialogues, webinars), (v) training through the ECCP Competency Hub (Management/Leadership, Professional Development, Technical), and (vi) publications (EuroPH Connect Magazine, ECCP@Work newsletter, Doing Business in the Philippines Guidebook, Sustainability Whitebook). The technology stack is a standard chamber SaaS—Glueup powers membership management, event registration, and online applications—rather than proprietary technology. A wholly-owned subsidiary, Fairs & More Inc., extends service scope into international trade-fair intermediation (e.g., Philippine Pavilion at THAIFEX-Anuga Asia 2026).

Revenue mechanics are diversified across six streams: recurring annual membership fees (subscription), event management fees, training program fees, advertising (magazine/newsletter/website), trade-fair services via Fairs & More Inc., and bespoke business consultancy. Go-to-market is hybrid: event-driven (199 government engagements, 47 Joint Foreign Chamber engagements, 104 committee engagements in 2025) and community-led (24 sector committees chaired by private-sector leaders). The customer base is split between European companies operating in the Philippines, Philippine companies with European interests, government agencies, and European embassies/consular offices. As of May 2026, governance is led by President Diana Edralin (Roche Philippines), the first female and first Filipina in the role, supported by a board of executives from HSBC, SAP, ACCIONA, Ayala Land, Airbus, and Alaska Milk.

Name

European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP)

Legal name

European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP)

Website

https://eccp.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) is a multilateral chamber founded in 1978, representing close to 1,000 European and Philippine member companies across 24 industries. It delivers policy advocacy, business consultancy, training, events, and trade-fair services through six regional offices in the Philippines.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

NAICS

Convention and Trade Show Organizers (56192), Convention and Trade Show Organizers (561920)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Conferences & Conventions Operations Services (Registration, AV, Logistics) (MPAGAGAM)

Keywords

• Business chamber services
• Policy advocacy
• Business consultancy
• Trade fair services
• Executive training

Headquarters

HQ city

Makati

HQ country

Philippines

HQ region

Asia

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership dues from corporate partners, premium members, regular members, associate members, and foreign-based members across various tiers.
2. Events Management: Expert event organization including forums, dialogues, networking events, both virtual and physical formats.
3. Training Programs: Competency Hub offering management and leadership, professional development, and technical training programs.
4. Advertising and Publications: EuroPH Connect magazine, ECCP@Work newsletter, and website advertising opportunities reaching business executives.
5. Trade Fair Services: Fairs & More Inc., ECCP's subsidiary, connects Philippine businesses to global trade through international trade fair services.
6. Business Consultancy Services: Market entry support, regulatory guidance, and business matching services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The ECCP is a membership-based business chamber that provides tiered corporate membership, policy advocacy across 24 industry sectors, business consultancy and market entry support, expert events management, and structured training programs through its Competency Hub. It also operates Fairs & More Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary that connects Philippine businesses to global trade fairs, and produces publications such as the EuroPH Connect magazine, the annual Doing Business in the Philippines Guidebook, and the Sustainability Whitebook.

Product overview

The European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) is a multilateral chamber of commerce founded in 1978, offering a portfolio of business services rather than a unified software product. Its core offerings include business consultancy and market entry support, policy advocacy across 24 industry sectors, membership program management, events organization, training through the ECCP Competency Hub, and publications including the EuroPH Connect Magazine, the annual Doing Business in the Philippines Guidebook, and the Sustainability Whitebook. These services are delivered through its network of regional offices (Manila, Clark, Cebu, Iloilo, Davao, and Cagayan de Oro) and are supported by a digital platform powered by Glueup for membership and event management. The ECCP does not offer a software-as-a-product offering with traditional product integrations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ECCP Membership Program Tiered corporate membership offering Regular Membership (PHP 55,000/yr), Associate Membership (PHP 40,000/yr), Regional Membership (PHP 18,000-20,000/yr), Foreign-Based Membership (800 EUR/yr), Premium Membership (by invitation), and Corporate Partnership (rates on request). Benefits include access to nearly 1,000 member network across 24 industry sectors, the Philippine-European Business Directory, EuroPH Connect magazine listing, and the Membership Rewards Program. Targeted at European equity/brand companies and Philippine companies with European interests.
• Business Consultancy Services Tailored business consultancy covering market entry support, business matching, regulatory guidance, and market intelligence to help companies establish or expand operations in the Philippines. Available to members and non-members seeking European-Philippine market facilitation.
• Policy Advocacy and Sector Committees Policy engagement through 24 sector-specific committees (agriculture, automotive, aviation, customs, defense, education, environment, food and beverages, healthcare, human capital, ICT, infrastructure, innovations, intellectual property rights, real estate, renewable energy, sustainability, tax and financial services, tourism, women in business, young professionals), supported by position papers, whitebooks, and direct dialogues with Philippine and European government agencies. In 2025, the chamber produced 46 signed/co-signed position papers and conducted 199 government engagements.
• Events Management Services Expert organization of forums, dialogues, networking events, and conferences for the European-Philippine business community in both physical and virtual formats. Includes flagship events like the ASEAN-EU Sustainability Summit and 45+ annual webinars and trainings delivered with 32 partner organizations.
• Competency Hub Training Programs Structured training programs organized in three clusters: Management and Leadership, Professional Development, and Technical Programs. Offered to both members and non-members, with customized corporate training options available.
• Fairs & More Inc. Trade Fair Services ECCP's wholly-owned subsidiary that organizes Philippine participation in international trade fairs (e.g., THAIFEX-Anuga Asia) and provides end-to-end trade fair management services for Philippine companies seeking global market exposure.

Quantifiable outcome

• 46 signed and co-signed position papers and letters influencing policy
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, major, strategic, core and minor.

• EU-Asean Business CouncilflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 May 2026Co-organized the inaugural ASEAN-EU Sustainability Summit held in Cebu, Philippines, bringing together over 200 senior leaders from government, industry, and civil society to discuss private-sector-led solutions for Southeast Asia's green transition.
• Boehringer IngelheimmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner for the ASEAN-EU Sustainability Summit, entirely privately funding the inaugural sustainability event.
• Coca-Cola ASEAN and South PacificmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner for the ASEAN-EU Sustainability Summit, contributing to private-sector funding of sustainability solutions.
• Philip Morris InternationalmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner for the ASEAN-EU Sustainability Summit, supporting private-sector-driven sustainability initiatives.
• ACCA GlobalmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner for the ASEAN-EU Sustainability Summit, supporting the initiative as part of broader sustainability advocacy.
• RepsMatestrategicTechnology or IntegrationRomanian AI firm designated as official AI partner of ECCP. Partnership formalizes RepsMate's selection of the Philippines as its first ASEAN expansion hub, aimed at accelerating digital transformation and providing AI-powered platforms for workforce intelligence and operational efficiency among local enterprises.
• Fairs & More Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerECCP's subsidiary that connects Philippine businesses to global trade through international trade fair services. Organized the Philippine Pavilion at THAIFEX-Anuga Asia 2026.
• Novo Nordisk PhilippinesstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare company partnered with ECCP for obesity forum, funding the EpiCOb-PH study on the economic burden of obesity in the Philippines (P1.9 trillion in 2025).
• GeotabminorGTM or Marketing PartnerJoined ECCP as a member, with collaboration aimed at supporting the BPO industry resilience through subsea cable investments.
• GlueupcoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology platform partner powering ECCP's membership management, event registration, and online membership applications.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Korean Chamber of Commerce Philippines (KCCP): KCCP is a Joint Foreign Chamber peer representing Korean business interests in the Philippines. It offers a directly comparable bilateral chamber model with membership tiers, events, advocacy, and member services targeting Korean multinationals.
• Makati Business Club (MBC): MBC is a premier Manila-based business organization of senior executives that drives policy advocacy and hosts high-level dialogues — closely mirroring ECCP's advocacy and networking model, though it focuses on top local executives rather than bilateral country representation.
• British Chamber of Commerce Philippines (BCCP): BCCP represents British business interests in the Philippines and operates a similar bilateral chamber model with membership tiers, events, and advocacy. It is a relevant sub-European peer competing for the same UK/European member segment of the Philippine market.
• Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Philippines (JCCIPI): JCCIPI represents Japanese companies in the Philippines and is another Joint Foreign Chamber peer. It mirrors ECCP's structure of country-based chamber membership, advocacy committees, events, and networking for Japanese-equity companies operating in the Philippines.
• American Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (AmCham): AmCham is a fellow Joint Foreign Chamber in the Philippines representing U.S. business interests. It is the closest direct peer to ECCP — a foreign-country chamber of commerce operating under the same bilateral advocacy and member-services model, serving multinational members with similar revenue streams (membership, events, advocacy).
• Australian-New Zealand Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ANZCham): ANZCham represents Australian and New Zealand businesses in the Philippines through a comparable bilateral chamber structure. It is a relevant foreign-country chamber peer offering similar membership, networking, and advocacy services.

Emerging players

• EU-ASEAN Business Council: The EU-ABC is a Brussels-based regional business council that ECCP co-organized the inaugural ASEAN-EU Sustainability Summit with. It is an adjacent peer operating at the broader EU-ASEAN level with overlapping policy and event functions.
• Management Association of the Philippines (MAP): MAP is a senior-executive business organization in the Philippines focused on policy advocacy and thought leadership. It is an emerging/parallel peer that competes for the same senior executive audience ECCP courts through its events, committees, and dialogue series.

Broad incumbents

• International Chamber of Commerce (ICC): ICC is the world's largest business organization, providing global policy advocacy, trade rules, and dispute resolution services. It is a broad incumbent peer operating at a vastly larger global scale than ECCP but addressing similar cross-border business and policy engagement needs.
• Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI): PCCI is the largest and most established local business chamber in the Philippines, representing domestic Philippine firms. It is a broad incumbent peer operating in the same advocacy-and-events space as ECCP but with a domestic rather than bilateral-country mandate.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/eccponline
• Facebookfacebook.com/ECCPH
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/eccponline
• Instagraminstagram.com/eccph

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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