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12/05/2026

The Supreme Court has clarified that the lack of tools, equipment or machinery of a company does not automatically amount to the prohibited labor-only contracting scheme.

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05/05/2024

(UPDATE) AFTER 22 years and 28 management teams, 145 employees of the Intercontinental Broadcasting Corp. (IBC-13) finally received their retirement pay from the state-run media corporation, Malacañang said Saturday.

02/04/2024

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PCCI-QC, together with several government line agencies, local governments of Quezon City and Cagayan de Oro, and various non-government organizations, joins the World Vision in implementing the Project Against Child Exploitation (Project ACE).

Let us all fight and address the worst forms of child labor (WFCL) including online sexual abuse and exploitation of children (OSAEC) and violations of acceptable conditions of work (ACW).

To report incidents of abuse and violence against children, please contact these emergency hotlines.

19/02/2024

Are you Data Privacy compliant? Are your data processing practices secured and protected?

Attend the Data Privacy Seminar of ADM & Partners on February 23, 2024, 1pm at the Hop Inn Hotel Tomas Morato and get to know more about the Data Privacy Law, Appointment and Registration of Data Protection Officer, and Breach Management.

Click the link below to access the registration form, or scan the QR code at the bottom of the poster.

For registration form: https://forms.gle/bWJHfb8tQoRj3nfk8

See poster for details.

ADM & Partners Data Privacy and Consulting Inc. is a proud member of PCCI-QC!

07/02/2024

The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry - Quezon City Chapter invites you to an enlightening session on "Leadership in Business: Entrepreneur as Captain of His Business" featuring esteemed guest speaker Capt. Stanley K. Ng, President and CEO of Philippine Airlines on February 28, 2024, from 1:00PM to 5:00PM, at Luxenr Hotel, Timog Ave., Quezon City.

Join us as Capt. Stanley K. Ng shares invaluable insights on effective leadership and navigating the dynamic landscape of entrepreneurship.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to gain inspiration and strategic knowledge for your business journey.

To register, simply scan the QR code or reach out to the secretariat through Ms. Jasmin Valle at 0917-1627224.

24/01/2024

Congratulations to our Senior Partner Atty. Arnel Mateo! Your MDL family is proud of you!

Making a difference: Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry- Quezon City with it’s new President

One of the young leaders of today, Atty. Arnel Mateo (ARNEL) is a recognized data privacy and protection lawyer. He is currently the President & CEO of ADM & Partners Data Privacy and Consulting Inc. (ADM & Partners), one of Philippines’ leading data privacy firms and one of the institutional privacy trainers accredited by the National Privacy Commission. Established in 2017, ADM & Partners provides data privacy protection, compliance and legal services to several government offices and private business organizations.

As a young businessman, he believes that mentoring and inspiring employees are essential for the success of any enterprise.

“It is important to choose the right people who are willing to learn, who are not afraid to take calculated risks, and who are willing to embrace the company’s core values.”

As a leader, he advocates for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. He believes that any organization or business for that matter will grow if it welcomes people from different backgrounds and perspectives. Everyone should be given equal opportunity to express their thoughts, share their talents, and lead a project. Everyone in a group should feel that their presence, ideas, and contributions are appreciated and valued.

If life, he believes that we measure happiness and success with how others become because of you. Prior to getting married, ARNEL was a professor of business and law in several universities and colleges. He takes pride that most of his students are now successful lawyers, entrepreneurs, and civic leaders.

He is a Rotarian, a member of the Rotary Foundation’s Arch Klumph Society, and an active member of Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry - Quezon City where he currently holds the position of President from 2024-2026.

A lawyer, litigator by profession, and a career service professional, ARNEL is also the Vice-President for Legal at SPD Jobs Inc. (SPD), a leading service contracting/staffing company in the Philippines which is already twenty-six (26) years in the industry.