Working with the Government
MBC talks and works with government officials and agencies to promote job-creating, growth-creating, inclusive and sustainable policies. We are privileged to be able to serve a convening role in gathering business, other sectors, and government to advance shared advocacies.
2026
This forum will convene leaders from government, the private sector, and civil society to highlight how cross-sector collaboration is translating into real progress by advancing systemic transparency reforms that strengthen public trust and reinforce investor confidence. The discussion aims to foster constructive engagement toward a more resilient and predictable Philippine business environment.
Over the past year, MBC has strengthened its engagement with government through the Government Dialogue Series, meeting with high-level secretaries, commissioners, and LGU leaders to highlight private sector support for national economic policy efforts. The Business-Government Forum will serve as the culmination of these initiatives, underscoring transparency and multisectoral collaboration with government that drive meaningful impact in uplifting Philippine businesses.
Lessons from 2025: Clean Governance is Good Economics
MBC Policy and Programs Manager Bettina Bautista talks about clean governance and how it may determines whether economic growth leads to real gains in investment, jobs, and public services.
Business Matters is a project of the Makati Business Club.
2025
The MBC Government Dialogue series is a platform for MBC members to engage with key government leaders to address socioeconomic issues and support policy reforms and solutions that drive business growth and investment.
2024
On November 15, Makati Mayor Abby Binay, Iloilo Governor Toto Defensor, Bataan Governor Joet Garcia, and Baguio Mayor Benjie Magalong joined MBC members at the MBC Business-Government Partnership Forum. The local government leaders highlighted the critical role of Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) in fostering economic growth and innovation within their regions.
The “Business-Government Partnership Forum” is part of MBC’s contribution in providing a forum for collaboration between LGU leaders and business leaders.
This event is supported by SteelAsia Manufacturing Corporation.
The first-ever Digital Democracy Awards took place on November 15, 2024, at Hilton Manila, gathering key local government leaders, private sector representatives, and development partners. Organized by the Makati Business Club (MBC) in collaboration with USAID and Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (KAS), the event celebrated the role of digital governance in transforming public service. Fourteen (14) city LGUs were recognized for their exceptional implementation of Digital Democracy initiatives.
This landmark event recognized exemplary local government initiatives that leverage technology to enhance innovation, transparency, and citizen engagement. It highlighted the power of cooperation, creativity, and tech-driven governance in empowering local governments to better serve their communities and advance democratic values in the Philippines.
2023
2022
From June to December 2022, the Makati Business Club (MBC) reached out and met with key economy managers from different government departments and offices – such as BSP, BIR, DOF, DOLE, DOTr, DPWH, DTI, HOR, QC and Pasig LGUs – to discuss the priorities of the offices and offer the support of the business sector.
ANC Interview on MBC's Economy Dashboard and Government Meetings
MBC Executive Director Coco Alcuaz joined ANC’s Market Edge on August 18 to showcase MBC’s Economy Dashboard and to share meetings with key cabinet members in the past few months. Alcuaz highlighted the goal of the #EconomyDashboard of providing an online and more real-time tool for decision-makers, executives, and even policy makers.