Jose Mari Chan lauded by FFCCCII head Cecilio Pedro for support of charitable works

Dr. Cecilo K. Pedro

The Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII), led by its president Dr. Cecilio K. Pedro, threw a bash recently for select members of entertainment media as well as content creators.

Over a sumptuous feast, Pedro extended the group's heartfelt appreciation to renowned singer-songwriter and respected businessman Jose Mari L. Chan for his unwavering support of its various socio-civic charitable endeavors. 

Jose Mari Chan

A video was shown of Chan, himself, highlighting the federation’s extensive network of 170 Filipino Chinese chambers and diverse industry organizations nationwide from Aparri to Tawi-Tawi. 

The FFCCCII plays a pivotal role in economic advocacy, calamity relief, free medical missions, and the support of rural public schools, as well as providing assistance to Filipino Chinese volunteer fire brigades which aid victims of fires and disasters regardless of ethnic or socio-economic backgrounds.

Cecilio Pedro with Wilson Flores (standing in blue) and other VIP guests at the party

Pedro, also the owner of Happee toothpaste company, is no stranger to the impact that players from the field of entertainment are capable of. The first endorsers of Happee toothpaste were celebrities, namely Ruffa Gutierrez and BB Gandanghari. 

But, indeed, it's not all glitter and gold for FFCCCII. In response to recent  six significant typhoons, the FFCCCII led the Filipino at Tsino Magkaibigan Foundation to promptly deliver emergency food relief supplies to the hard-hit Bicol region, flood-affected areas of Metro Manila, and other provinces. 

Pedro reiterated the  longstanding commitment of the Filipino Chinese business community to assist fellow Filipinos affected by disasters and to uplift underprivileged communities across the nation.

The event ended on a "happee" note with FFCCCIII distributing special gifts to the attendees, as well as raffling off cash prizes.

Pedro also delivered a timely message about who the real star of Christmsas should be: Jesus Christ.