Date
Oct 09, 2026
7AM to 6PM
Time
Marriott Grand Ballroom
Location
ARANGKADA PHILIPPINES
The Arangkada Philippines Forum 2026 will take place on October 9, 2026, at the Marriott Grand Ballroom in Pasay City. Driven by the theme “FAST: Forging ahead a sustainable tomorrow,” this year's forum underscores the urgent need to move beyond incremental progress and rapidly accelerate economic transformation.
In its 15th installment, the forum will introduce a refreshed panel discussion model designed to encourage more focused, solutions-oriented dialogue. Panels will be structured to integrate perspectives across policy, industry, and implementation, featuring designated keynote inputs from both legislators and heads of executive agencies to frame each discussion and sharpen the policy direction for stakeholders. This approach is also aimed at providing the government with an avenue to present its vision and ongoing efforts to improve the country’s economy.
A Project of the Joint Foreign Chambers (JFC) of the Philippines:
THE ARANGKADA PHILIPPINES PROJECTS
• 2010 - 2025 ARANGKADA DATA
Forum Milestone & Testimonies
POLICIES LOBBIED
the Joint Foreign Chambers (JFC) advocate for a broad array of legislation
+
25
"Since this is my first time attending, I learned during this year's forum that there are the tourism sector is huge and there are many different organizations working together to promote the Philippines. Also, I learned the role of tourism in our economy"
Franz Jacob Urellan
"The session for the creative industry was the most impactful for me because of how it has a lot of potential especially our neighbouring countries are succeeding in the creatives industry"
Raphael Espuerta
ATTENDEES
Individuals who have attended Arangkada Forum
9,800
+
"These discussions revealed that investment is not merely about financial inflows but also about building resilient systems, fostering collaboration, and aligning private initiatives with national priorities.."
UAN ALINDAYO
ORGANIZATION
Companies that attended programs, availed of exclusive training, and board consultancies
850
+
"The private and public sectors share the same goal: to attract more foreign direct investments to the Philippines and strengthen the country’s regional competitiveness through partnerships that pave the way for sustained and unparalleled growth."
TRAM PANALIGAN
Government Speakers
A curated list of government leaders and visionary minds driving the future of global innovation and sustainable growth.
President
The Republic of the Philippines
His Excellency Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.
Secretary
Department of Tourism
Hon. Arsenio Balisacan
Secretary - Department of National
Economic Development Authority (DEPDev)
Hon. Dita Angara-Mathay
Hon. Sharon Garin
Secretary
Department of Energy
Hon. Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr.
Secretary
Department of Agriculture
Hon. Juan Miguel Zubiri
Senate Majority Floor Leader
Supervising Head, Competitiveness and Innovation Group
Department of Trade and Industry
Asst. Secretary Nylah Rizza Bautista
Hon. Javier Miguel Benitez
Hon. Sherwin Gatchalian
Senator - Chairperson, Senate Ways
and Means Committee
Representative
Vice Chairperson,
House Tourism Committee
Hon. Risa Hontiveros
Senator - Chairperson,
Senate Health Committee
Hon. Paolo Benigno "Bam" Aquino IV
Hon. Maria Cristina "Cris" Aldeguer-Roque
Secretary
Departement of Trade and Industry
Senator - Chairperson, Science
and Technology
Hon. Bella Vanessa Suansing
Representative
Our Sponsors
Mr. Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala
Chairman
Ayala Corporation
Mr. Lance Gokongwei
Director, Chairman
Universal Robina Corporation
Mr. Scott Morris
Vice-President
(East and Southeast Asia, and the Pacific)
Asian Development Bank (ADB)
Mr. Antonio Moraza
Chairman
Aboitiz InfraCapital