The Makati Business Club is a private non-stock, non-profit business association organized as a Forum for Constructive Ideas. As a forum, the MBC is dedicated to addressing economic and social policy issues which affect the development of the Philippines. The main thrust of the MBC is to foster and promote the role of the private business sector in national development efforts, both in the planning and the implementation of policy.

Founded in 1981, the MBC is composed of over 800 chief executive officers and senior executives representing almost 450 of the largest and most dynamic corporations in the Philippines. Over the years, the MBC has become the leading forum for business and government leaders to address. Issues discussed before the MBC have included trade and investment policy, monetary and fiscal matters, labor and employment, energy, education, health, media, foreign policy, and politics and elections.

MBC’s mission as a Forum for Constructive Ideas is carried primarily through three main lines of activity: policy advocacy, information services and publishing, and investment promotion. The Makati Business Club provides members business information and services and analysis of key macroeconomic indicators through its various publications and reports such as MBC Research Reports, CongressWatch Reports, Philippine Business, and the Philippine Government Directory.

MBC’s investment promotion activities are carried out mainly through its bilateral Business Councils and Regional Affiliates.