The CAMANAVA Business Conference 2026 media launch marked a significant milestone in the region’s efforts to foster economic growth and resilience across the four northern cities of Metro Manila—Caloocan, Malabon, Navotas, and Valenzuela. Held at the Navotas Convention Center on August 19, 2026, the event brought together key stakeholders from the local government units, business chambers, and industry leaders to unveil the upcoming conference scheduled for September 3-4, 2026. With the theme “Reigniting Businesses: CAMANAVA on the Lead,” the launch emphasized the region’s progress and its strategic role in the national economy.
Malabon Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc. President Benjamin Chua highlighted the region’s improved resilience, noting that CAMANAVA is no longer among the areas heavily affected by flooding in Metro Manila. During the event, he stressed the importance of increased collaboration between the government and private sector to sustain this resilience and promote business continuity. Chua pointed out that recent developments, such as Navotas being spared from flooding and the modernization of key infrastructure like the Navotas Fish Port, demonstrate the region’s potential for economic expansion.
The launch also showcased the first-ever CAMANAVA Business Conference, which will feature nearly 100 exhibitors in a manufacturing, production, and processing expo. The event aims to serve as a platform for networking, learning, and exploring business opportunities. PCCI–National Capital Region North Sector Regional Governor Charlie Policarpio underscored the conference’s dual purpose: to facilitate meaningful discussions among entrepreneurs and industry experts while fostering collaboration among the four cities. The conference is designed to include keynote sessions, breakout discussions, and exhibit areas that promote regional integration and economic development.
Local government leaders expressed their strong support for the initiative. Navotas City Mayor John Reynald Tiangco emphasized the city’s thriving fishing industry and ongoing modernization efforts that aim to attract emerging industries and investments. Meanwhile, the organizers highlighted the importance of partnerships between local governments and the private sector in creating economic opportunities and sustainable growth. The conference’s host city, Navotas, is envisioned as a vital industrial hub that can leverage its strategic location and infrastructure to contribute significantly to the region’s economic landscape.
As the event drew to a close, organizers reiterated their commitment to making the 2026 CAMANAVA Business Conference a landmark occasion for regional development. The two-day conference promises to be a comprehensive gathering of entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and policymakers working together to reinvigorate the local economy. With the support of the five chambers—PCCI Caloocan, PCCI Malabon, PCCI Navotas, PCCI Valenzuela, and MCCII—the conference aims to unlock new opportunities, foster investments, and position CAMANAVA as a dynamic industrial and economic hub in the Philippines. The upcoming event on September 3-4 is anticipated to set the stage for long-term regional growth and resilience.