EMPLOYERS CONFEDERATION OF THE PHILIPPINES

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About ECOP Chapters

As of the latest results of the Annual Survey of Philippine Business and Industry, there are some 900,000 registered establishments in the whole country ranging from micro to large enterprises. Of this number, only an approximate of 600 are regular members of ECOP.

Due to the geographical make up and economic diversity of the Philippines, chapters have a vital role to play in terms of providing representation and support to employers.

Since its establishment in 1975, ECOP’s territorial reach has been growing. As of today, ECOP recognizes four (4) area chapters under which fourteen (14) sub-chapters operate. These chapters are the conduits of ECOP outside the National Capital Region. They represent employers within their respective jurisdictions in consultation meetings and dialogues convened by the regional offices of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) on labor management issues. When ECOP cascades some of its programs and training to the chapters, the chapters coordinate the preparation and provide the technical and administrative support.

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Edgardo Lacson

Chairman of the Board

Edgardo G. Lacson is currently the Chairman of the Board of the Employers Confederation of the Philippines (ECOP), and Director of the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE). He was formerly President and Honorary Chairman of the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI).  He was the President of ECOP from 2010 to 2016. Ed Lacson also serves as the President of various business firms, including MIS Maritime Corporation, Safe Seas Shipping Agency, Marine Industrial Supply Corporation, and EML Realty. He serves as Chairman of Metrostore Corporation, MIL Export Philippines, Beacon Environmental Management Services and Primelode, among others.

He is likewise Trustee of both the De La Salle Canlubang, Inc. and Philippine Petroleum Sea Transport Association (PHILPESTA), Managing Director of Link Edge, and a member of the Management Association of the Philippines (MAP), Philippine Interisland Shipping Association (PISA), and Makati Business Development Council (MBDC).

An alumnus of then De La Salle College and now De La Salle University where he earned his degree in Bachelor of Science in Commerce (BSC) Major in Accounting, Ed Lacson indeed through the years has expanded his horizons.

Edgardo Lacson serves as Honorary Chairman at PCCI. His previous business affiliations include the Philippine National Oil Company (PNOC), Marine Chemical Corporation, VLK Traders Philippines, Inc., and Esso Standard Eastern.