e-Bulletin – Vol. 5, Issue No. 10 (18 April 2024)

by | Apr 19, 2024 | Info Notes

ECOP participates in the 5th meeting of the NEDA Stakeholders’ Chamber

Last April 3, ECOP participated in the 5th Meeting of the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Stakeholders’ Chamber held at Astoria Plaza, Ortigas. The SDGs Stakeholders’ Chamber, which is lodged under the Development Budget Coordination Committee (DBCC) Subcommittee on the Sustainable Development Goals (SC-SDGs), endeavors to collaborate and synergize non-government investments and advocacies, enhance the SDG implementation and promote awareness in the country.

The discussion covered the accomplishments, activities, and future plans of the four working groups (WGs) within the Stakeholders’ Chamber which includes:

1. Economic

2. Environment

3. Social

4. Peace, Security, and Governance

In addition to the four WGs, the creation of the Monitoring and Measurement and Communications and Advocacy were also proposed as functional WGs. The two groups are intended to function in support of the activities of the 4 thematic WGs especially in promoting the SDGs and the Chamber’s activities, and monitoring the timely implementation of the Chamber Roadmap and the progress of SDG implementation in the country.

ECOP is currently a part of the Economic WG which shall be tasked to implement Programs, Activities, and Projects (PAPs) that will support any of the following SDGs:

  • SDG 4: Quality Education
  • SDG 8: Decent work and economic growth 
  • SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities 
  • SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals 

ECOP was represented by DI SPA2 Project Coordinators Daniella Reyes and Angela Usero.

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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.