Newly-elected Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) President Enunina “Nina” Mangio (Courtesy of PCCI)
MANILA – The country’s largest business organization Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) has named SamgyeopMasarap chain of restaurants owner Enunina “Nina” Mangio as its new president.
Mangio, along with the 20-member board of directors of PCCI, was elected last Dec. 1 and will assume office at the start of 2024.
She is succeeding the current PCCI president George Barcelon.
Mangio is the third female who will be leading the country’s biggest business group for a period of two years.
She currently sits as the Vice President for Regional Affairs of the trade group, which now has a 30,000-strong membership.
“I am honored by the trust and confidence that my colleagues in PCCI have entrusted in me. I will do my best to serve the chamber movement and represent the organization in the local and global arena,” said Mangio, who is also an Honorary Consul of the Republic of Liberia in West Africa.
With Mangio taking the PCCI’s helm, she vowed to continue the works that her predecessor started and committed.
She also underscored the need to proactively work with the national government in attracting local and foreign investors to the country.
The new PCCI president also aims to push for programs that will contribute to increasing the number of entrepreneurs across the country and generating jobs.
Mangio is a licensed chemical engineer by profession, a graduate of the Mapua Institute of Technology, holding a double degree in mechanical and chemical engineering. She earned her master's degree in business management from the Ateneo Graduate School of Business.
Aside from the PCCI, Mangio also serves as the board governor of the Employers Confederation of the Philippines, a member of the board of trustee for the Philippine Exporters Confederation, Inc. and honorary chair and senior adviser for Philippines-Korea Business Council. (PNA)
