The China-Philippines Chamber of Commerce (hereinafter referred as the CPCC) was organized in January 25, 2005, being proposed by Dr. Thomas G. Aquino, Senior Undersecretary of Department of Trade and Industry; and being endorsed by His Excellency Fidel V. Ramos, Former President of the Republic of the Philippines, with a view to further promote bilateral trade and investment ties between R. P. China and the Philippines.