The Anvil Business Club, one of the Philippines’ premier organization of Filipino-Chinese entrepreneurs, is set to celebrate its 35th anniversary with the Anvil Business Summit 2025: Rising with the Giants. The event will be held on September 15, 2025, from 12:30 PM to 6:30 PM at Edsa Shangri-La, Manila, and is proudly supported by Taipan by CHiNOY TV. The summit promises to bring together business leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals for a day of insight, dialogue, and inspiration.
Summit Features and Speaker Lineup
The summit will feature some of the country’s most respected business leaders. Speakers include Sec. Frederick Go, Special Assistant to the President for Investment and Economic Affairs; Bernie Liu, CEO of Golden ABC, known for building Penshoppe and other Filipino retail brands into regional icons; Josephine Gotianun-Yap, Vice Chairperson of Filinvest Development Corporation, a trailblazer in sustainable urban development and women’s leadership; and Isidro “Sid” Consunji, President & CEO of DMCI Holdings, who has expanded his family’s construction legacy into a multi- industry giant shaping Philippine infrastructure and services.
Summit Overview
Christopher Yae, President of Anvil Business Club, emphasized the significance of the upcoming summit as a milestone in the club’s journey:
“As Anvil celebrates its 35th year, we’re preparing for our biggest and most anticipated event yet: the Anvil Business Summit 2025: Rising with the Giants. Over 500 entrepreneurs, business owners, and professionals all in one room, sharing ideas, stories, and possibilities. It will be an afternoon of inspiration, dialogue, and connections that could spark a next wave of innovation for our community.”
The summit is designed to do what Anvil Business Club has always done best: connecting generations of leadership to spark transformation. “When today’s great business leaders share their journeys with tomorrow’s rising entrepreneurs, something powerful happens. Young entrepreneurs discover courage. They see what’s possible. They learn that success isn’t just about building companies, but more about shaping communities and contributing to a more progressive country. That is the true legacy we’re building together.”
To register, participants must fill out the provided Google Form: https://bit.ly/RisingWiththeGiants and pay the registration fee. The standard fee is ₱5,000,
About Anvil Business Club
The Anvil Business Club is a leading organization of Filipino-Chinese entrepreneurs and professionals dedicated to advancing positive values, fostering a healthy economy, and promoting a progressive society. Anvil has been committed in its mission to guide the next generation of visionary leaders and change-makers in both business and Philippine society. Through mentorship, networking, and civic engagement, the Anvil Business Club continues to shape conscientious, decisive, and well-informed leaders committed to driving national progress.
About CHiNOY TV
CHiNOY TV is a Philippine-based media agency and television program that focuses on the Chinese-Filipino community, promoting culture, news, and events through TV, social media, and magazines. It serves as a platform for Chinese- Filipino professionals and businesses, offering public relations, translation services, and community-focused events. The organization aims to bridge the Chinese and Filipino communities, empowering Chinese-Filipinos to embrace their unique identity.
